Common of Saints (Anglican Missal)
Work in progress: Common of Saints, scan PDF pp. 1207–1298
Common of Saints
Vigil of an Apostle
Printed F1–F3; scan PDF pp. 1207–1209.
INTROIT. Ego autem. Ps. 52.
As for me I am like a green olive tree in the house of the Lord, my trust hath been in the tender mercy of my God: and I will hope in thy Name for thy Saints like it well. Ps. ibid. Why boastest thou thyself, thou tyrant: that thou canst do mischief? ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we who on this day prevent the feast of thy holy Apostle Saint N. may by the devout observance of the same increase in godliness to the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.
¶ If this Collect has been already said in the Mass or Commemoration of the Common of a Confessor Bishop, then in place of it is said the Collect for the Vigil of St. Andrew, Nov. 29, changing the name of the Saint.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 44. 22.
The blessing of the Lord was upon the head of the righteous. Therefore the Lord gave him an heritage; and divided his portion among the twelve tribes. And he found favour in the sight of all flesh. And the Lord magnified him so that his enemies stood in fear of him. By his words he caused the wonders to cease: he made him glorious in the sight of kings, and gave him a commandment for his people, 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 everlasting covenant he made with him: the Lord beautified him with ornaments of righteousness: and clothed him with a robe of glory.
GRADUAL. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus in the house of the Lord. ℣. To tell of thy loving-kindness in the morning, and of thy truth in the night-season.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 15. 12.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: This is my commandment, That ye love one another as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth. But I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 8. Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship: and hast made him to have dominion of the works of thy hands, O Lord.
SECRET.
O Lord, who didst exalt thy blessed Saint N. to be numbered among thine Apostles: grant that we thy people, who on this day, preventing his heavenly birth, do offer unto thee these holy mysteries, may be assisted by his intercession both in the making of our supplications before thee, and in the obtaining of all that we desire. Through.
COMMUNION. Ps. 21. His honour is great in thy salvation: glory and great worship shalt thou lay upon him, O Lord.
POSTCOMMUNION.
We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy holy Apostle N.: that we may thereby obtain the pardon of our sins and the healing gifts of everlasting life. Through.
¶ On feasts of Apostles and Evangelists everything is said as in their respective places in the Proper of Saints.
Common of a Martyr Bishop
Printed F3–F8 (first Mass); scan PDF pp. 1209–1214.
INTROIT. Statuit ei. Ecclus. 45.
The Lord made with him a covenant of peace, and made him the chief of his people: that he should have the dignity of the priesthood for ever. Ps. 132. Lord remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Almighty God, mercifully look upon our infirmities: that whereas we are afflicted by the burden of our sins, the glorious intercession of thy Martyr and Bishop Saint N. may be our succour and defence. Through.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed James the Apostle. St. James 1. 12.
Dearly beloved: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted: I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil: neither tempteth he any man. But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning. Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
GRADUAL. Ps. 89. 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. ℣. The enemy shall not be able to do him violence: the son of wickedness shall not hurt him. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 21. Thou hast given him his heart's desire: and hast not denied him the request of his lips. ℣. For thou hast prevented him with the blessings of goodness. ℣. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 14. 25.
At that time: Jesus said unto the multitudes: If any man come to me, and hate not his father and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, saying: This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.
SECRET.
We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice which we offer unto thee pleading the merits of thy holy Martyr and Bishop Saint N.: that the same may effectually avail for our succour unto everlasting life. Through.
COMMUNION. Ibid. 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.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that like as we whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food do offer unto thee our outward worship: so, by the intercession of Saint N. thy Martyr and Bishop, we may inwardly be profited thereby to our salvation. Through.
Another Mass for the same
Printed F6–F8; scan PDF pp. 1212–1214.
INTROIT. Sacerdotes Dei. Dan. 3.
O ye priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: O ye holy and humble men of heart bless ye the Lord. Ibid. O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnify him for ever. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
O God, who makest us glad with the yearly festival of Saint N. thy Martyr and Bishop: mercifully grant that, as we now observe his heavenly birthday, so we may likewise rejoice in his protection. Through.
The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 2 Cor. 1. 3.
Brethren: Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation: that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation: in Christ Jesus our Lord.
GRADUAL. Ps. 8. Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship. ℣. Thou hast made him to have dominion of the works of thy hands, O Lord. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is a priest whom the Lord hath crowned. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matthew 16. 24.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man shall come in the glory of his Father with his Angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. 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.
SECRET.
Sanctify, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations: and at the intercession of Saint N. thy Martyr and Bishop look down in mercy upon us who here present them unto thee. Through.
COMMUNION. Ps. 21. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head, O Lord.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that this holy Communion may in such wise cleanse us from all our sins: that at the intercession of blessed N. thy Martyr and Bishop we may attain thereby to the fellowship of him who is the healer of our souls, even Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord.
¶ Epistles and Gospels for a Martyr Bishop can be read also for a Martyr not a Bishop; and those which are given below for a Martyr not a Bishop can be read also for a Martyr Bishop. And similarly those which are assigned to one Mass, may be said in other Masses of the same Common.
Common of a Martyr not a Bishop
Printed F9–F15 (first Mass, then another Mass); scan PDF pp. 1215–1221.
INTROIT. In virtute tua. Ps. 21.
The righteous shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord: exceeding glad shall he be in thy salvation: thou hast given him his heart's desire. Ps. ibid. For thou hast prevented him with the blessings of goodness: and hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who this day keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Martyr Saint N., may by his prayers be stablished in the love of thy holy Name. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wisdom 10. 10.
The Lord guided the righteous in right paths, shewed him the kingdom of God, and gave him knowledge of holy things: made him rich in his travels, and multiplied the fruit of his labours. In the covetousness of such as oppressed him he stood by him, and made him rich. He defended him from his enemies, and kept him safe from those that lay in wait, and in a sore conflict he gave him the victory; that he might know that godliness is stronger than all. When the righteous was sold, wisdom forsook him not, but delivered him from sin: she went down with him into the pit, and left him not in bonds, till she brought him the sceptre of the kingdom, and power against those that oppressed him: as for those that had accused him, she shewed them to be liars, and gave him perpetual glory, O Lord our God.
GRADUAL. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 21. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head, O Lord. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 21. Thou hast given him his heart's desire: and hast not denied him the request of his lips. ℣. For thou hast prevented him with the blessings of goodness: ℣. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matthew 10. 34.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. And he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. He that receiveth you receiveth me: and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple: verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 8. Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship: and hast made him to have dominion of the works of thy hands, O Lord.
SECRET.
We beseech thee, O Lord, graciously to accept these our prayers and oblations: that we being cleansed by these heavenly mysteries may obtain of thy great mercy the fulfilment of all our desires. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Matt. 16. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God: that like as we in this life do gladly honour the memory of thy Saints, so we may in heaven rejoice in their eternal fellowship. Through.
Another Mass for the same
Printed F11–F14; scan PDF pp. 1217–1220.
INTROIT. Laetabitur justus. Ps. 64.
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. ibid. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that by the prayers of thy holy Martyr Saint N. we may be delivered from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul. Through.
The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 2 Tim. 2. 8.
Dearly beloved: Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel, wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds: but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, persecutions, afflictions: which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
GRADUAL. Ps. 37. Though the righteous fall he shall not be cast away: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. ℣. The righteous is ever merciful and lendeth: and his seed is blessed. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. John 8. He that followeth me: shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of everlasting life. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matthew 10. 26.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: There is nothing covered that shall not be revealed; and hid that shall not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 21. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head, O Lord: he asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life, (alleluia.)
SECRET.
Grant, O Lord, that this our bounden service may be acceptable in thy sight: that these our oblations may, by the prayers of him on whose feast they are offered, be made profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.
COMMUNION. St. John 12. If any man serve me, let him follow me: and where I am, there shall also my servant be.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that like as we, whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food, do offer unto thee our outward worship: so by the intercession of Saint N. thy Martyr, we may inwardly be profited thereby to our salvation. Through.
Other Epistles and a Gospel for the Common of a Martyr
Printed F14–F16; scan PDF pp. 1220–1222.
¶ Other Epistles and a Gospel for the Common of a Martyr.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed James the Apostle. St. James 1. 2.
Dearly beloved: Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work: that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord. A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: but the rich in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Peter the Apostle. 1 St. Peter 4. 13.
Dearly beloved: Rejoice inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed: but let him glorify God on this behalf. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 12. 24.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Verily, verily I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be. If any man serve me him will my Father honour.
Common of Martyrs in Eastertide: of One Martyr
Printed F16–F21; scan PDF pp. 1222–1227.
INTROIT. Protexisti. Ps. 64.
Hide me, O God, from the gathering together of the froward, alleluia: and from the insurrection of wicked doers, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. 64. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. ℣. Glory be.
1. For a Martyr Bishop.
COLLECT.
Almighty God, mercifully look upon our infirmities: that whereas we are afflicted by the burden of our sins, the powerful intercession of thy Martyr and Bishop Saint N. may be our succour and defence. Through.
2. For a Martyr Bishop.
ANOTHER COLLECT.
O God, who makest us glad with the yearly festival of Saint N. thy Martyr and Bishop: mercifully grant that, as we now observe his heavenly birthday, so we may likewise rejoice in his protection. Through.
3. For a Martyr Only.
COLLECT.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who this day keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Martyr, Saint N., may by his prayers be stablished in the love of thy holy Name. Through.
4. For a Martyr Only.
ANOTHER COLLECT.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that by the prayers of thy holy Martyr Saint N. we may be delivered from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wisdom 5. 1.
Then shall the righteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him, and made no account of his labours. When they see it they shall be troubled with terrible fear, and shall be amazed at the strangeness of his salvation, so far beyond all that they looked for. And they repenting and groaning for anguish of spirit shall say within themselves: This was he, whom we had sometimes in derision, and a proverb of reproach: we fools accounted his life madness, and his end to be without honour: how is he numbered among the children of God, and his lot is among the saints!
Or 2 Timothy, Remember, as above in the Common of one Martyr out of Eastertide, p. F 12.
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 21. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head, O Lord. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 15. 1.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: I am the true vine: and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine: no more can ye except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you: ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints, alleluia, alleluia.
1. For a Martyr Bishop.
SECRET.
We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice, which we offer unto thee pleading the merits of thy holy Martyr and Bishop Saint N.: that the same may effectually avail for our succour unto everlasting life. Through.
2. For a Martyr Bishop.
ANOTHER SECRET.
Sanctify, O Lord, we beseech thee these our oblations: and at the intercession of Saint N. thy Martyr and Bishop look down in mercy upon us who here present them unto thee. Through.
3. For a Martyr only.
SECRET.
We beseech thee, O Lord, graciously to accept these our prayers and oblations: that we, being cleansed by these heavenly mysteries, may obtain of thy great mercy the fulfilment of all our desires. Through.
4. For a Martyr only.
ANOTHER SECRET.
Grant, O Lord, that this our bounden service may be acceptable in thy sight: that these our oblations may, by the prayers of him on whose feast they are offered, be made profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.
COMMUNION. Ps. 64. The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and put his trust in him: and all they that are true of heart shall be glad, alleluia, alleluia.
1. For a Martyr Bishop.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that like as we, whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food, do offer unto thee our outward worship: so by the intercession of Saint N. thy Martyr and Bishop, we may inwardly be profited thereby to our salvation. Through.
2. For a Martyr Bishop.
ANOTHER POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that this holy Communion may in such wise cleanse us from all our sins: that at the intercession of blessed N. thy Martyr and Bishop we may attain thereby to the fellowship of him, who is the healer of our souls, even Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Lord.
3. For a Martyr only.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God: that like as we in this life do gladly honour the memory of thy Saints, so we may in heaven rejoice in their eternal fellowship. Through.
4. For a Martyr only.
ANOTHER POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that like as we, whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food, do offer unto thee our outward worship: so by the intercession of Saint N. thy Martyr we may inwardly be profited thereby to our salvation. Through.
¶ The Epistle and Gospel of the above Mass may be said also in the following Mass: and those of the following may also be said in the preceding Mass.
Of Several Martyrs in Eastertide
Printed F21–F25; scan PDF pp. 1227–1231.
INTROIT. Sancti tui. Ps. 145.
Thy Saints give thanks unto thee, O Lord: they shew the glory of thy kingdom, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. ibid. I will magnify thee, O God my King: and I will praise thy Name for ever and ever. ℣. Glory be.
1. For Martyr Bishops.
COLLECT.
Protect us, O Lord, we beseech thee, who observe the feast of thy holy Martyrs and Bishops N. and N.: and grant that by their meritorious supplication we may ever find favour in thy sight. Through.
2. For Martyrs only.
COLLECT.
O God, who vouchsafest unto us to keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Martyrs N. and N.: grant, we beseech thee, that we may rejoice in the perpetual felicity of their fellowship in heaven. Through.
For Martyrs only.
ANOTHER COLLECT.
O God, which makest us glad with the yearly festival of thy holy Martyrs N. and N.: grant we beseech thee, that as we do rejoice in their merits, so we may be enkindled to follow them in all virtuous and godly living. Through.
The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Peter the Apostle. 1 St. Peter 1. 3.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Thy saints, O Lord, shall flourish like the lily: and shall be even as the odour of balsam before thee. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 116. Right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 15. 5.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 32. Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful all ye that are true of heart, alleluia, alleluia.
For Martyr Bishops.
SECRET.
Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications, which we make before thee in remembrance of thy Saints: that we who trust not in our own righteousness may be succoured by the merits of them that have found favour in thy sight. Through.
For Martyrs only.
SECRET.
We beseech thee, O Lord, that the gifts which we offer unto thee of our bounden duty and service may be acceptable unto thee for the honour of thy Saints: and by thy mercy profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.
For Martyrs only.
ANOTHER SECRET.
We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: that at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs N. and N. we may by thee be defended against all adversities. Through.
COMMUNION. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, alleluia: for it becometh well the just to be thankful, alleluia.
For Martyr Bishops.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with these saving mysteries: grant that, as on this day we do honour to thy Saints, so we may be succoured by their intercession. Through.
For Martyrs only.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs N. and N. we, who with our outward lips have partaken of this holy Sacrament, may inwardly receive the same in purity of heart. Through.
For Martyrs only.
ANOTHER POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that this holy Communion may in such wise cleanse us from all our sins: that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs N. and N., we may attain thereby to the fellowship of him who is the healer of our souls, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord.
Another Epistle and Gospel for the Common of several Martyrs in Eastertide.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of the Revelation of blessed John the Apostle. Rev. 19. 1.
In those days: After these things I, John, heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying: Alleluia: Salvation and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: for true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. And again they said: Alleluia; and her smoke rose up for ever and ever. And the four-and-twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying: Amen; Alleluia. And a voice came out of the throne, saying: Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying: Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. And he saith unto me: Write: Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 16. 20.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Verily, verily I say unto you: that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
¶ In the Common of Confessors and Virgins and in other Masses in Eastertide, all things are said as they are set out below, save that in the Introit a double Alleluia is added before the Psalm, and at the end of the Offertory and Communion a single Alleluia if there be none already: and instead of the Gradual two Verses with fourfold Alleluia as is set forth in the proper places.
Common of Several Martyrs out of Eastertide
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INTROIT. Intret in conspectu. Ps. 79.
O let the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before thee, O Lord: reward thou our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom: let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed be openly shewed upon the heathen. Ps. ibid. O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance, thy holy temple have they defiled: and made Jerusalem an heap of stones. ℣. Glory be.
For Martyr Bishops.
COLLECT.
Protect us, O Lord, we beseech thee, who observe the feast of thy holy Martyrs and Bishops N. and N.: and grant that by their meritorious supplication we may ever find favour in thy sight. Through.
If they were not Bishops the Collect is said as in the Mass following.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wisd. 3. 1.
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: and their departure is taken for misery: and their going from us to be utter destruction: but they are in peace. For though they be punished in the sight of men, yet is their hope full of immortality. And having been a little chastised, they shall be greatly rewarded: for God proved them, and found them worthy for himself. As gold in the furnace hath he tried them, and received them as a burnt offering. And in the time of their visitation they shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble. They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.
GRADUAL. Exod. 15. The Lord is glorious in holiness: fearful in praises, doing wonders. ℣. Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 44. The bodies of the Saints are buried in peace; but their name liveth for evermore. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 126. They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy. ℣. He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed. ℣. He shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 21. 9.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: When ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. Then he unto them: Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But there shall not an hair of your head perish. In your patience possess ye your souls.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 68. O God, wonderful art thou in thy Saints: even the God of Israel, he will give strength and power unto his people, blessed be God, (alleluia.)
SECRET.
Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications which we make before thee in remembrance of thy Saints: that we who trust not in our own righteousness may be succoured by the merits of them that have found favour in thy sight. Through.
COMMUNION. Wisd. 3. For though they be punished in the sight of men, yet hath God proved them: as gold in the furnace hath he tried them, and received them as a burnt offering.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with these saving mysteries: grant that, as on this day we do honour to thy Saints, so we may be succoured by their intercession. Through.
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INTROIT. Sapientiam. Ecclus. 44.
The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will shew forth their praise: their name liveth for evermore. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
O God who vouchsafest unto us to keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Martyrs N. and N.: grant, we beseech thee, that we may rejoice in the perpetual felicity of their fellowship in heaven. Through.
But if they were Bishops, the Collect shall be said as in the former Mass; and the same shall be observed in the Masses following.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wisd. 5. 15.
But the righteous live for evermore; their reward also is with the Lord, and the care of them is with the most High. Therefore shall they receive a glorious kingdom, and a beautiful crown from the Lord's hand: for with his right hand shall he cover them, and with his arm shall he protect them. He shall take to him jealousy for complete armour, and make the creature his weapon for the revenge of his enemies. He shall put on righteousness as a breastplate, and true judgment instead of a helmet. He shall take holiness for an invincible shield.
GRADUAL. Ps. 124. Our soul is escaped even as a bird out of the snare of the fowler. ℣. The snare is broken, and we are delivered: our help standeth in the Name of the Lord, who hath made heaven and earth. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 68. Let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God: let them also be merry and joyful. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 126. They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy. ℣. He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed. ℣. He shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 6. 17.
At that time: Jesus came down from the mountain and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; and they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: Blessed are ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for behold your reward is great in heaven.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 149. Let the Saints be joyful with glory, let them rejoice in their beds: let the praises of God be in their mouth, (alleluia.)
SECRET.
We beseech thee, O Lord, that the gifts which we offer unto thee of our bounden duty and service may be acceptable unto thee for the honour of thy Saints: and by thy mercy profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. And I say unto you my friends: Be not afraid of them that kill the body.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs N. and N., we, who with our outward lips have partaken of this holy Sacrament, may inwardly receive the same in purity of heart. Through.
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INTROIT. Salus autem. Ps. 37.
But the salvation of the righteous cometh of the Lord: who is also their strength in the time of trouble. Ps. ibid. Fret not thyself because of the ungodly: neither be thou envious against the evildoers. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
O God, which makest us glad with the yearly festivals of thy holy Martyrs N. and N.: grant, we beseech thee, that as we do rejoice in their merits, so we may be enkindled to follow them in all virtuous and godly living. Through.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 10. 32.
Brethren: Call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith.
GRADUAL. Ps. 34. The righteous cry and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles. ℣. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and will save such as be of an humble spirit. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The noble army of Martyrs praise thee, O Lord. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 126. They that sow in tears: shall reap in joy. ℣. He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed. ℣. He shall doubtless come again with joy and bring his sheaves with him.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 24. 3.
At that time: As Jesus sat upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying: Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered, and said unto them: Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying: I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: And ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
OFFERTORY. Wisd. 3. 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, (alleluia.)
SECRET.
We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: that at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs N. and N. we may by thee be defended against all adversities. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Matt. 10. 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 housetops.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that this holy Communion may in such wise cleanse us from all our sins: that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs N. and N., we may attain thereby to the fellowship of him who is the healer of our souls, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord.
¶ Other Epistles and Gospels for the Common of several Martyrs.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wisd. 10. 17.
God rendered to the righteous a reward of their labours, guided them in a marvellous way, and was unto them for a cover by day, and a light of stars in the night-season; brought them through the Red sea, and led them through much water: but he drowned their enemies, and cast them up out of the bottom of the deep. Therefore the righteous spoiled the ungodly, and praised thy holy name, O Lord, and magnified with one accord thine hand, that fought for them, O Lord our God.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans. Romans 5. 1.
Brethren: Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience experience; and experience hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans. Romans 8. 18.
Brethren: I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope: because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 2 Cor. 6. 4.
Brethren: Let us in all things approve ourselves as the ministers of God in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; by pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers and yet true: as unknown and yet well known: as dying, and, behold, we live: as chastened and not killed: as sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing: as poor, yet making many rich: as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 11. 33.
Brethren: Through faith the saints subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: and others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover, of bonds and imprisonment: they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all obtained a good report through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of the Revelation of blessed John the Apostle. Rev. 7. 13.
In those days: One of the elders answered and said unto me: What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? And I said unto him: Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me: These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 5. 1.
At that time: Jesus, seeing the multitudes, went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him, and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 11. 25.
At that time: Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 11. 47.
At that time: Jesus said unto the Scribes and Pharisees: Woe unto you! For ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. Therefore also said the wisdom of God: I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute: that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you: It shall be required of this generation.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. Luke 10. 16.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me. And the seventy returned again with joy, saying: Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy Name. And he said unto them: I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 12. 1.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed; neither hid that shall not be known. Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light: and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. And I say unto you my friends: Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you: Fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Also I say unto you: Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the Angels of God.
Common of a Confessor Bishop
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INTROIT. Statuit ei. Ecclus. 45.
The Lord made with him a covenant of peace: and made him the chief of his people: that he should have the dignity of the priesthood for ever. Ps. 132. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that the devout observance of this festival of thy blessed Confessor and Bishop, Saint N. may be profitable unto us for our advancement in all godliness, and for the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 44. 16.
Behold a great priest who in his days pleased the Lord and was found righteous: and in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange for the world. There was none like unto him to keep the law of the most High. Therefore by an oath the Lord assured him that he would increase him among his people. He established with him the blessing of all men and the covenant, and made it rest upon his head. He acknowledged him in his blessing; and preserved for him his mercy; so that he found favour in the sight of the Lord. He magnified him in the sight of kings: and gave unto him a crown of glory. An everlasting covenant he made with him and gave him a great priesthood and blessed him with glory, that he should execute the office of the priesthood and have honour in his name and offer unto him incense and a sweet savour.
GRADUAL. Ecclus. 44. Behold a great priest who in his days pleased the Lord. ℣. There was none like unto him to keep the law of the most High. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia. ℣. This is a priest whom the Lord hath crowned. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 25. 14.
At that time: Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: A certain man travelling into a far country called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth and hid his lord's money. After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying: Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. His lord said unto him: Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. He also that had received two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents; behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. His lord said unto him: Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. 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.
SECRET.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we remembering with gladness the righteousness of thy Saints, may at all times and in all places feel the effectual succour of their intercession. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we may so shew forth our thankfulness for the gifts which we have now received: that, at the intercession of Saint N. thy Confessor and Bishop, we may obtain yet more abundant mercies. Through.
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INTROIT. Sacerdotes tui. Ps. 132.
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints sing with joyfulness: for thy servant David's sake, turn not away the presence of thine Anointed. Ps. ibid. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
We beseech thee, O Lord, graciously to hear the prayers which we offer unto thee on this feast of thy holy Confessor and Bishop Saint N.: that, like as he was found worthy to do thee faithful service, so, by the succour of his merits, we may be delivered from the bonds of the sins which we have committed. Through.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 7. 23.
Brethren: They truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: but Jesus, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him: seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself, even Jesus Christ our Lord.
GRADUAL. Ps. 132. I will deck her priests with health: and her saints shall rejoice and sing. ℣. There shall I make the horn of David to flourish: I have ordained a lantern for mine Anointed. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. The Lord sware and will not repent: thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. The Lord sware and will not repent: thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 45. The Lord loved him and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 24. 42.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.
SECRET.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that our devout observance of this yearly festival of thy Confessor and Bishop Saint N. may render us thy servants acceptable unto thy loving-kindness: that the oblation of this our bounden duty and service may be profitable unto him in the reward of his godliness, and obtain for us thy servants the bountiful gifts of thy grace. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Matt. 24. Blessed is that servant whom his lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O God, who rewardest the souls of them that put their trust in thee: grant we beseech thee that we who keep the solemn feast of Saint N. thy Bishop and Confessor, may by his prayers obtain the pardon of thy mercy. Through.
¶ Other Epistles and Gospels for the Common of a Confessor and Bishop.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 5. 1.
Brethren: Every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, as also for himself, to offer for sins. And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 13. 7.
Brethren: Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever. Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 11. 33.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel: but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. The light of the body is the eye. Therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Mark. St. Mark 13. 33.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all: Watch.
Common of Doctors
Printed F49–F52; scan PDF pp. 1255–1258.
INTROIT. In medio Ecclesiae. Ecclus. 15.
In the midst of the congregation he opened his mouth: and the Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding: he clothed him with a robe of glory. Ps. 92. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises unto thy Name, O most Highest. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
O God by whose providence Saint N. was sent to guide thy people in the way of everlasting salvation: grant we beseech thee, that as we have learned of him the doctrine of life on earth, so we may be found worthy to have him for our advocate in heaven. Through.
The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 2 Tim. 4. 1.
Dearly beloved: I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be instant in season, out of season: reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an Evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
GRADUAL. Ps. 37. 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: and his goings shall not slide. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 45. The Lord loved him and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 45. The Lord loved him and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia. ℣. Hosea 14. The righteous shall grow as the lily: and flourish for ever before the Lord. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 5. 13.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Creed.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus.
SECRET.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee that the devout prayers of thy blessed Saint N., thy Bishop (or Confessor) and Doctor, may never fail to succour and defend us: that these our oblations may be rendered acceptable in thy sight; and that we may be made worthy to obtain for our sins the pardon of thy mercy. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord that thy holy Bishop (or Confessor) and most excellent Doctor, Saint N. may ever stand before thee as our advocate: that this sacrifice of thy ordinance may effectually avail for our salvation. Through.
¶ Another Epistle for the Common of Doctors.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 39. 5.
The righteous will give his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him, and will pray before the most High, and will open his mouth in prayer, and make supplication for his sins. When the great Lord will, he shall be filled with the spirit of understanding: he shall pour out wise sentences, and give thanks unto the Lord in his prayer. He shall direct his counsel and knowledge, and in his secrets shall he meditate. He shall shew forth that which he hath learned, and shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord. Many shall commend his understanding; and so long as the world endureth, it shall not be blotted out: his memorial shall not depart away, and his name shall live from generation to generation. Nations shall shew forth his wisdom, and the congregation shall declare his praise.
Common of a Confessor not a Bishop
Printed F53–F59; scan PDF pp. 1259–1265.
INTROIT. Os justi. Ps. 37.
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. ibid. Fret not thyself because of the ungodly: neither be thou envious against the evildoers. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
O God, who makest us glad with the yearly feast of thy Confessor Saint N.: mercifully grant, that, as we now observe his heavenly birthday, so we may follow him in all virtuous and godly living. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 31. 8.
Blessed is the man that is found without blemish: and hath not gone after gold. Who is he? and we will call him blessed: for wonderful things hath he done among his people. Who hath been tried thereby and found perfect? Then let him glory. Who might offend, and hath not offended? or done evil, and hath not done it? His goods shall be established, and the congregation shall declare his alms.
GRADUAL. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus in the house of the Lord. ℣. To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning: and of thy truth in the night-season. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. James 1. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. James 1. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 45. The Lord loved him and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 12. 35.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding: that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through. Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.
SECRET.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we who, trusting in this our sacrifice of praise, do offer it before thee to the honour of thy Saints, may by the same be delivered from all evils both in this life and in that which is to come. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Matt. 24. Blessed is that servant whom his lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O God, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with heavenly meat and drink: mercifully grant that, like as we have received the same in devout remembrance of thy Confessor Saint N., so we may evermore be defended by his intercession. Through.
Another Mass for the same
Printed F55–F58; scan PDF pp. 1261–1264.
INTROIT. Justus ut palma. Ps. 92.
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. Ps. ibid. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises unto thy Name, O most Highest. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications which we make before thee on the feast of thy holy Confessor Saint N.: that we who put not our trust in our own righteousness may be succoured by the prayers of him that found favour in thy sight. Through.
The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 1 Cor. 4. 9.
Brethren: We are made a spectacle unto the world, and to Angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ: we are weak, but ye are strong: ye are honourable, but we are despised. Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace: and labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless: being persecuted, we suffer it: being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day. I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you: in Christ Jesus our Lord.
GRADUAL. Ps. 37. 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: and his goings shall not slide. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ibid. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. Alleluia. ℣. Hosea 14. The righteous shall grow as the lily: and flourish for ever before the Lord. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 12. 32.
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms: provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 21. 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.
SECRET.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that this oblation of our humble service may be acceptable in thy sight to the honour of thy Saints, and effectual unto us for the cleansing both of body and soul. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Matt. 19. Verily I say unto you: that ye which have left all and followed me shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
POSTCOMMUNION.
We beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who have received this heavenly food, may at the intercession of thy holy Confessor Saint N. be thereby defended against all adversities. Through.
¶ Another Epistle and Gospel for the Common of a Confessor not a Bishop.
The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians. Phil. 3. 7.
Brethren: What things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea, doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 19. 12.
At that time: Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them: Occupy till I come. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying: We will not have this man to reign over us. And it came to pass, that when he was returned having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Then came the first, saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. And he said unto him: Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. And the second came, saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. And he said likewise to him: Be thou also over five cities. And another came, saying: Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. And he saith unto him: Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: wherefore then gavest thou not my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? And he said unto them that stood by: Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. And they said unto him: Lord, he hath ten pounds. For I say unto you: That unto every one that hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.
Common of Abbots
Printed F60–F62; scan PDF pp. 1266–1268.
INTROIT. Os justi. Ps. 37.
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. ibid. Fret not thyself because of the ungodly: neither be thou envious against the evildoers. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that the prayers of thy holy Abbot, Saint N. may commend us unto thee: that we, who have no power of ourselves to help ourselves, may by his advocacy find favour in thy sight. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 45. 1.
He was beloved of God and men, whose memorial is blessed. The Lord made him like to the glorious Saints, and magnified him, so that his enemies stood in fear of him. By his words he caused the wonders to cease: he made him glorious in the sight of kings, and gave him a commandment for his people, and shewed him his glory. He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness, and chose him out of all men. He made him to hear his voice, and brought him into the dark cloud, and gave him commandments before his face, even the law of life and knowledge.
GRADUAL. Ps. 21. Thou hast prevented him with the blessings of goodness: and hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head. ℣. He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life: even for ever and ever. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. Alleluia. ℣. Hosea 14. The righteous shall grow as the lily: and flourish for ever before the Lord. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 19. 27.
At that time: Peter said unto Jesus: Behold we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? And Jesus said unto them: Verily I say unto you: That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 21. Thou hast given him his heart's desire, 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 thy holy Abbot N. may intercede for us: that this sacrifice which we offer and present upon thy holy altar may be profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O Lord, we pray thee that this holy Sacrament which we have now received and the prayers of thy holy Abbot, Saint N. may effectually defend us: that we may both imitate the example of his conversation and perceive the succour of his intercession. Through.
The Common of Virgins
Printed F63–F69 (Virgin Martyr, then another Mass); scan PDF pp. 1269–1275.
For a Virgin Martyr.
INTROIT. Loquebar. Ps. 119.
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 exceedingly. Ps. ibid. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
O God, who among the manifold works of thine almighty power hast bestowed even upon the weakness of women strength to win the victory of martyrdom: grant, we beseech thee, that we, who on this day recall the heavenly birth of Saint N., thy Virgin and Martyr, may so follow in her footsteps, that we may likewise attain unto thee. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 51. 1.
I will thank thee, O Lord and King, and praise thee, O God my Saviour: I do give praise unto thy Name: for thou art my defender and helper, and hast preserved my body from destruction, and from the snare of the slanderous tongue, and from the lips that forge lies, and hast been mine helper against mine adversaries. And hast delivered me, according to the multitude of thy mercies and greatness of thy Name, from the teeth of them that were ready to devour me, and out of the hands of such as sought after my life, and from the manifold afflictions which I had: from the choking of fire on every side, and from the midst of the fire which I kindled not; from the depth of the belly of hell, from an unclean tongue, and from lying words. By an accusation to the king from an unrighteous tongue my soul drew near even unto death, my life was near to the hell beneath. They compassed me on every side, and there was no man to help me: I looked for the succour of men, but there was none. Then thought I upon thy mercy, O Lord, and upon thy acts of old, how thou deliverest such as wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the enemies, O Lord our God.
GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity. ℣. Therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ibid. The virgins that be her fellows shall be brought unto thee: with joy and gladness shall they be brought. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Come thou bride of Christ, receive the crown, which the Lord hath prepared for thee for ever: for whose love thou didst shed thy blood. ℣. Ps. 45. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. ℣. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously and reign.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ibid. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: they shall be brought unto thee with joy and gladness. Alleluia. ℣. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously and reign. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 25. 1.
At that time: Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: The kingdom of heaven shall be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise: Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying: Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage; and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said: Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: they shall be brought unto thee with joy and gladness: and shall enter into the king's palace.
SECRET.
O Lord, who seest that we do trust for our deliverance in the advocacy of thy blessed Virgin and Martyr Saint N.: grant, we beseech thee, that the gifts which we offer unto thee on this her festival may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.
COMMUNION. Ps. 119. Let the proud be confounded, for they go wickedly about to destroy me: but I will be occupied in thy commandments, and in thy statutes that I be not ashamed.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Assist us mercifully, O Lord, which have here received these holy mysteries: and grant, that at the intercession of thy blessed Virgin and Martyr Saint N. we may thereby be made worthy to rejoice in thy everlasting protection. Through.
Another Mass for the same
Printed F66–F69; scan PDF pp. 1272–1275.
INTROIT. Me expectaverunt. Ps. 119.
The ungodly laid wait for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies, O Lord: I see that all things come to an end: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. Ps. ibid. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Grant, O Lord, that, like as thy blessed Virgin and Martyr Saint N. by the merits of her chastity and godliness of conversation did ever walk acceptably in thy sight, so she may at all times effectually intercede for our forgiveness. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 51. 9.
O Lord my God, then lifted I up my supplication from the earth, and prayed for deliverance from death. I called upon the Lord, the Father of my Lord, that he would not leave me in the days of my trouble, and in the time of the proud, when there was no help. I will praise thy Name continually, and will sing praise with thanksgiving; and so my prayer was heard: for thou savedst me from destruction, and deliveredst me from the evil time: therefore will I give thanks, and praise thee, and bless thy Name, O Lord our God.
GRADUAL. Ps. 46. God shall help her with his countenance: God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed. ℣. The rivers of the flood shall make glad the city of God: the holy place of the tabernacle of the most Highest. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is a wise virgin, and one of the number of the prudent. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Come, thou bride of Christ, receive the crown, which the Lord hath prepared for thee for ever: for whose love thou didst shed thy blood. ℣. Ps. 45. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. ℣. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously and reign.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is a wise virgin, and one of the number of the prudent. Alleluia. ℣. Wisdom 4. Better it is to have no children, and to have virtue. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 13. 44.
At that time: Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world: the Angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus saith unto them: Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him: Yea, Lord. Then said he unto them: Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips: because God hath blessed thee for ever, and world without end.
SECRET.
We beseech thee, O Lord, graciously to accept this our sacrifice which we offer unto thee, pleading the merits of thy holy Virgin and Martyr Saint N.: that the same may effectually avail for our succour unto everlasting life. Through.
COMMUNION. Ps. 119. I deal with the thing that is lawful and right, O Lord, let the proud do me no wrong: I hold straight all thy commandments, and all false ways I utterly abhor.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O Lord our God, who hast fulfilled us with the bounty of thy heavenly gifts: grant, we beseech thee, that, at the intercession of thy blessed Virgin and Martyr Saint N., we may ever live by the partaking of the same. Through.
¶ Another Gospel for a Virgin Martyr.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 19. 3.
At that time: The Pharisees came unto Jesus, tempting him, and saying: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? And he answered and said unto them: Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said: For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. They say unto him: Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? He saith unto them: Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. His disciples say unto him: If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. But he said unto them: All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
Common of Several Virgin Martyrs
Printed F70–F73; scan PDF pp. 1276–1279.
Everything shall be said as above for one Virgin Martyr except the prayers which shall be said as follows; and the Epistle which shall be that appointed below for the Common of Virgins who are not Martyrs, Concerning Virgins I have no commandment, page F 74.
COLLECT.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that we may at all times so devoutly honour the triumph of thy blessed Virgins and Martyrs N. and N.: that, although we be unworthy to shew forth their praises, yet we may reverence them in all lowliness of spirit. Through.
SECRET.
O Lord, we beseech thee, look down upon these gifts, which we offer on thine altar on this festival of thy holy Virgins and Martyrs N. and N.: and, as thou dost in these mysteries increase their glory, so likewise of thy bounty bestow upon us the pardon of thy mercy. Through.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that at the intercession of thy blessed Virgins and Martyrs, we, who with our outward lips have partaken of this holy Sacrament, may inwardly receive the same in purity of heart. Through.
For a Virgin Only
Printed F71–F74 (first Mass); scan PDF pp. 1277–1280.
INTROIT. Dilexisti. Ps. 45.
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Ps. ibid. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the King. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Graciously hear us, O God of our salvation: that, like as we do rejoice in the festival of thy blessed Virgin Saint N., so we may learn to follow her in all godly and devout affections. Through.
The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 2 Cor. 10. 17.
Brethren: He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me. For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
GRADUAL. Ps. 45. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously and reign. ℣. Because of the word of truth, of meekness, and righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: they shall be brought unto thee with joy and gladness. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ibid. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear: so shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty. ℣. The rich among the people shall make their supplication before thee: kings' daughters are among thine honourable women. ℣. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: they shall be brought unto thee. ℣. With joy and gladness shall they be brought: and shall enter into the King's palace.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ibid. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: they shall be brought unto thee with joy and gladness. Alleluia. ℣. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously and reign. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 25. 1.
At that time: Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: The kingdom of heaven shall be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise: Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying: Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage; and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said: Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Kings' daughters were among thine honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in a vesture of gold, wrought about with divers colours.
SECRET.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that like as we thy faithful people do acknowledge that in the time of our tribulation we have been succoured by the merits of thy Saints: so this oblation, which we here do offer and present unto thee in their honour, may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Matt. 25. The five 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 Christ the Lord.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to feed us thy household with thy heavenly gifts: mercifully grant, that we, who celebrate the feast of thy blessed Saint N., may at all times be comforted by her intercession. Through.
Another Mass for the same
Printed F74–F77; scan PDF pp. 1280–1283.
INTROIT. Vultum tuum. Ps. 45.
The rich among the people shall make their supplication before thee: the virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: and shall be brought unto thee with joy and gladness. Ps. ibid. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the King. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Graciously hear us, O God of our salvation: that, like as we do rejoice in the festival of thy blessed Virgin Saint N., so we may learn to follow her in all godly and devout affections. Through.
The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 1 Cor. 7. 25.
Brethren: Concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife. But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you. But this I say, brethren, the time is short; it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; and they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; and they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away. But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: but he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: in Jesus Christ our Lord.
GRADUAL. Ps. 45. The King shall have pleasure in thy beauty, for he is thy Lord God. ℣. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is a wise virgin, and one of the number of the prudent. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 45. So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty. ℣. The rich among the people shall make their supplication before thee: kings' daughters are among thine honourable women. ℣. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: they shall be brought unto thee. ℣. With joy and gladness shall they be brought: and shall enter into the King's palace.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is a wise virgin, and one of the number of the prudent. Alleluia. ℣. Wisdom 4. Better it is to have no children, and to have virtue. Alleluia.
The Holy Gospel shall be either The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field, as above, page F 68, or The kingdom of heaven shall be likened unto ten virgins, page F 65.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: they shall be brought unto thee with joy and gladness: and shall enter into the king's palace.
SECRET.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that like as we thy faithful people do acknowledge that in the time of our tribulation we have been succoured by the merits of thy Saints: so this oblation, which we here do offer and present unto thee in their honour, may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Matt. 13. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to feed us thy household with thy heavenly gifts: mercifully grant, that we, who celebrate the feast of thy blessed Saint N., may at all times be comforted by her intercession. Through.
Common of Those Who Are Not Virgins
Printed F77–F81; scan PDF pp. 1283–1287.
For a Martyr not being a Virgin.
INTROIT. Me expectaverunt. Ps. 119.
The ungodly laid wait for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies, O Lord: I see that all things come to an end: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. Ps. ibid. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
O God, who among the manifold works of thine almighty power hast bestowed even upon the weakness of women strength to win the victory of martyrdom: grant, we beseech thee, that we, who on this day recall the heavenly birth of Saint N. thy Martyr, may so follow in her footsteps, that we may likewise attain unto thee. Through.
If there be several the following is said:
COLLECT.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that we may at all times so devoutly honour the triumphs of thy blessed Martyrs N. and N.: that, although we be unworthy to shew forth their praises, yet we may reverence them in all lowliness of spirit. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 51. 1.
I will thank thee, O Lord and King, and praise thee, O God my Saviour: I do give praise unto thy Name: for thou art my defender and helper, and hast preserved my body from destruction, and from the snare of the slanderous tongue, and from the lips that forge lies, and hast been mine helper against mine adversaries: and hast delivered me, according to the multitude of thy mercies and greatness of thy Name, from the teeth of them that were ready to devour me, and out of the hands of such as sought after my life, and from the manifold afflictions which I had; from the choking of fire on every side, and from the midst of the fire which I kindled not; from the depth of the belly of hell, from an unclean tongue, and from lying words. By an accusation to the king from an unrighteous tongue my soul drew near even unto death, my life was near to the hell beneath. They compassed me on every side, and there was no man to help me: I looked for the succour of men, but there was none. Then thought I upon thy mercy, O Lord, and upon thy acts of old, how thou deliverest such as wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the enemies, O Lord our God.
GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity. ℣. Therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ibid. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously and reign. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Come, thou bride of Christ, receive the crown, which the Lord hath prepared for thee for ever: for whose love thou didst shed thy blood. ℣. Ps. 45. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. ℣. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously and reign.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ibid. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously and reign. Alleluia. ℣. Because of the word of truth, of meekness, and righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 13. 44.
At that time: Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world: the Angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus saith unto them: Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him: Yea, Lord. Then said he unto them: Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips: because God hath blessed thee for ever, and world without end, (alleluia.)
SECRET.
O Lord, who seest that we do trust for our deliverance in the advocacy of thy blessed Martyr Saint N.: grant, we beseech thee, that the gifts which we offer unto thee on this her festival may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.
If there be several the following is said:
O Lord, we beseech thee, look down upon these gifts, which we offer on thine altar on this festival of thy holy Martyrs N. and N.: and, as thou dost in these mysteries increase their glory, so likewise of thy bounty bestow upon us the pardon of thy mercy. Through.
COMMUNION. Ps. 119. Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart standeth in awe of thy word: I am as glad of thy word, as one that findeth great spoils.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Assist us mercifully, O Lord, which have here received these holy mysteries: and grant, that at the intercession of thy blessed Martyr, Saint N. we may thereby be made worthy to rejoice in thy everlasting protection. Through.
If there be several the following is said:
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, we, who with our outward lips have partaken of this holy Sacrament, may inwardly receive the same in purity of heart. Through.
For One Who Is Neither a Virgin nor a Martyr
Printed F81–F85; scan PDF pp. 1287–1291.
INTROIT. Cognovi. Ps. 119.
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 judgments. Ps. ibid. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
Graciously hear us, O God of our salvation: that, like as we do rejoice in the festival of thy blessed Saint N., so we may learn to follow her in all godly and devout affections. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs 31. 10.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it: and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips: because God hath blessed thee for ever. ℣. Because of the word of truth, and meekness, and righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously, and reign. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Come, thou bride of Christ, receive the crown, which the Lord hath prepared for thee for ever. ℣. Ps. 45. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. ℣. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously, and reign.
In Eastertide, instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ibid. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously, and reign. Alleluia. ℣. Because of the word of truth and meekness and righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 13. 44.
At that time: Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world: the Angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus saith unto them: Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him: Yea, Lord. Then said he unto them: Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips: because God hath blessed thee for ever, and world without end.
SECRET.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that like as we thy faithful people do acknowledge that in the time of our tribulation we have been succoured by the merits of thy Saints: so this oblation, which we here do offer and present unto thee in their honour, may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.
COMMUNION. Ibid. Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity: therefore God, even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to feed us thy household with thy heavenly gifts: mercifully grant, that we, who celebrate the feast of thy blessed Saint N., may at all times be comforted by her intercession. Through.
¶ Another Epistle for a widow.
The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 1 Tim. 5. 3.
Dearly beloved: Honour widows that are widows indeed. But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church
Printed F86–F89; scan PDF pp. 1292–1295.
INTROIT. Terribilis. Genesis 28.
How dreadful is this place: this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven: and it shall be called the house of God. Ps. 84. 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. ℣. Glory be.
COLLECT.
O God, who yearly bringest us again unto the day of consecration of this thy holy temple, who dost likewise continually suffer us to draw near in safety unto thy holy mysteries: mercifully hear the prayers of us thy servants; and grant that whosoever entereth this house to ask thy blessing may rejoice in the obtaining of all that he desires. Through.
The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of the Revelation of blessed John the Apostle. Rev. 21. 2.
In those days: I, John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying: Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said: Behold, I make all things new.
GRADUAL. This place is God's handiwork, a mystery beyond all price, and beyond reproof. ℣. O God, before whose face standeth the choir of Angels, mercifully hear the prayers of us thy servants. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 138. I will worship toward thy holy temple: and praise thy Name. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:
TRACT. Ps. 125. 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.
In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 138. I will worship toward thy holy temple: and will praise thy Name. Alleluia. ℣. The house of God is surely founded, stablished upon the rock. Alleluia.
✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 19. 1.
At that time: Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him; for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him: Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying: That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. And Jesus said unto him: This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. The Creed is said.
OFFERTORY. 1 Chron. 29. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here: O Lord God of Israel keep this for ever in the heart of thy people, alleluia.
¶ In the prayer following the parenthesis is omitted except in the Church whose dedication is being kept.
SECRET.
O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers: (that all we, who in this thy house do as on this day call to memory its dedication unto thee, may perfectly serve thee, both in body and soul;) that, like as we do here present our supplications unto thee, so we may by thee be enabled to attain unto the rewards of everlasting felicity. Through.
COMMON PREFACE. Which is said even in Lent: but not upon Feasts of our Lord for which there is a Proper Preface.
COMMUNION. St. Matt. 21. My house shall be called the house of prayer, saith the Lord: therein whosoever asketh, shall receive: and he that seeketh shall find, and unto him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O God, who of elect and living stones dost fashion for thy divine Majesty an everlasting habitation: we beseech thee to assist the supplications of us thy people; that, like as thy Church increaseth in outward and visible habitations, so it may grow and prosper in all inward and spiritual advancement. Through.
¶ Within the Octave of the Dedication of a Church, and on the Octave day, Mass shall be said as is set forth above, for the anniversary day itself: but within the Octave the second Collect shall be of Saint Mary, and the third for the Church or for the Chief Bishop.
¶ On the day whereon a Church is dedicated and throughout the Octave, and when the prayers must be varied through the Dedication of another Church falling at the same time, the prayers following shall be said:
COLLECT.
O God, who, thyself invisible, containest all things, but dost for the salvation of mankind shew forth visibly the signs of thine almighty power: vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to enlighten this place with the power of thine indwelling; and grant that all they, who come together here to ask thy mercy, may, in whatsoever tribulation they call upon thee, obtain the blessings of thy consolation. Through.
SECRET.
O God, who art thyself the Author of all gifts that are offered unto thee, we pray thee upon this house of prayer the abundance of thy benediction: that all they, who therein shall call upon thy Name, may rejoice in the effectual succour of thine almighty power. Through.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that in this place, which although we be unworthy, we have dedicated to the honour of thy Name, thy merciful ears may be open to all them that seek thy succour. Through.
¶ On the day whereon an Altar is dedicated Mass is said as above appointed for the anniversary of the Dedication of a Church, except for the prayers, in the place of which shall be said the following:
COLLECT.
O God, who, of thy Saints gathered together out of all the world, dost prepare for thyself an everlasting habitation: we beseech thee that thou wouldest pour out upon the same the abundance of thy heavenly blessing; that like as we do here venerate with devout affection the relics of thy Saints, so we may in all things enjoy the effectual assistance of their merits. Through.
SECRET.
We pray thee, O Lord our God, that thou wouldest pour down upon this altar the abundance of thy Holy Spirit: that he may at all times sanctify the oblations of thy people, and graciously cleanse the hearts of them that shall be partakers of thy holy Sacrament. Through . . . in the unity of the same Spirit.
POSTCOMMUNION.
Almighty and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sanctify with the power of thy heavenly benediction this altar, which we have dedicated to the honour of thy Name: and to shew forth upon all, that put their trust in thee, the bounty of thy succour; that they may effectually obtain the grace of thy holy sacraments and the fulfilment of all their desires. Through.
Common of Feasts of the B.V.M.
Printed F91–F92; scan PDF pp. 1297–1298. This closing part of the Common consists of rubrics referring to the Votive Masses of the B.V.M. (G series), not of full Mass texts; it is transcribed as printed.
The Mass Salve, sancta parens, as in Votive Masses of the B.V.M. from Pentecost to Advent.
¶ In Advent, in place of the Alleluia and verse following is said the Alleluia and verse for Advent as on page G 29.
After Septuagesima, in place of the Alleluia and verse following is said the Tract as on p. G 32.
In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place of it is said the Easter Alleluia as on p. G 36.
Masses of Saint Mary on Saturdays
Printed F92; scan PDF p. 1298.
I. Throughout Advent.
Votive Mass for Advent, Rorate coeli, page G 28.
II. From the Octave of the Epiphany to Feb. 1st inclusive.
Votive Mass 2. "From Christmas to the Purification," Vultum tuum, page G 31.
III. From Feb. 3 to Saturday after Sexagesima.
Votive Mass 3. "From the Purification to Easter," Salve, sancta parens, page G 33.
IV. In Eastertide.
Votive Mass 4. "From Easter to Pentecost," Salve, sancta parens, page G 36.
V. From the Saturday after the Octave of Corpus Christi to the Saturday before Advent.
Votive Mass 5. "From Pentecost to Advent," Salve, sancta parens, page G 38.
¶ During Advent the second Collect will be of the Feria, the third of the Holy Ghost. At other times the second Collect will be of the Holy Ghost, the third for the Church or Chief Bishop.
¶ If the Mass of St. Mary on a Saturday be said within a Simple Octave of the B.V.M., then Mass is said as on the Feast, with the 2nd Collect of the Holy Ghost, and the 3rd for the Church or Chief Bishop.
Source: The Anglican Missal (London: Society of SS. Peter and Paul, 1921), Common of Saints, scan PDF pp. 1207–1298 (printed F1–F92). Scan: Internet Archive digitization of the Trinity College, Toronto copy.
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