Votive Masses and Various Prayers (Anglican Missal)

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The Votive Masses

Monday.

MASS OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

INTROIT. Benedicta sit. Tobit 13. BLESSED be the holy Trinity and undivided Unity we will confess him, because he hath shewed his mercy upon us. Ps. 8. O Lord our Governour how excellent is thy Name in all the world! ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace by the confession of a true faith to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity we beseech thee, that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities. Through.

The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 2 Cor. 13. 11. BRETHREN: Farewell, be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace shall be with you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen.

GRADUAL. Daniel 3. Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths, and sittest upon the cherubim. ℣. Blessed art thou, O Lord, in the firmament of

heaven, and above all to be praised and glorified for ever. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Blessed art thou, Lord God of our fathers, and to be praised and exalted above all for ever. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following are omitted, and instead thereof is said :

TRACT. With our whole heart we confess thee, we praise and bless thee, O God the Father unbegotten, O only-begotten Son, O Holy Ghost the Comforter, holy and undivided Trinity, ℣. For thou art great, and doest wondrous things : thou art God alone. ℣. Thine be the praise, and thine the glory, and thine the thanksgiving, O ever-blessed Trinity.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place of it is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Daniel 3. Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our Fathers, and to be praised and exalted above all for ever. Alleluia, ℣. Let us bless the Father and the Son, with the Holy Ghost. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 15. 26. AT that time : Jesus said unto his disciples : When the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. They shall put you out of the

synagogues : yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them.

OFFERTORY. Tobit 12. Blessed be God the Father, and the only-begotten Son of God, and like wise the Holy Ghost : for he hath shewed his mercy upon us.

SECRET. O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, we humbly beseech thee : that by the power of thy holy Name, thou wouldest vouchsafe to sanctify this oblation of our sacrifice; that we may thereby be enabled evermore to present ourselves unto thee to be an offering acceptable in thy sight. Through.

PREFACE of the Holy Trinity.

COMMUNION. Tobit 13. We bless the God of heaven and extol him before all the living : for he hath shewed his mercy upon us.

POSTCOMMUNION. O ETERNAL LORD GOD, who hast given unto us to acknowledge the holy Trinity to be likewise one undivided Unity : mercifully grant, that we, who have now received thy holy sacraments, may thereby be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul. Through.

Tuesday.

MASS OF THE ANGELS

INTROIT. Benedicite Dominum. Ps. 103. O PRAISE the Lord, ye Angels of his, ye that excel in strength ye that fulfil his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his words. Ps. ibid. Praise the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O EVERLASTING God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order mercifully grant, that as thy holy Angels alway do thee service in heaven, so by thy appointment they may succour and defend us on earth. Through. Glory be to God on high is always said.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of the Revelation of blessed John the Apostle. Rev. 5. 11. IN those days: I heard the voice of many Angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying : Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said : Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

GRADUAL. Ps. 148. O praise the Lord of heaven : praise him in the height. ℣. Praise him, all ye Angels of his : praise him, all his host. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 138. Even before the Angels will I sing praise unto thee : I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy Name. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following are omitted, and instead thereof is said :

TRACT. Ps. 103. O praise the Lord, ye Angels of his, ye that excel in strength ye that fulfil his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his words, ℣. O praise the Lord, all ye his hosts : ye servants of his, that do his pleasure, ℣. O speak good of the Lord, all ye works of his in all places of his dominion, praise thou the Lord, O my soul.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place of it is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 138. Even before the Angels will I sing praise unto thee : I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy Name. Alleluia, ℣. St. Matt. 28. The Angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John i. 47. AT that time : Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him: Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! Nathanael saith unto him: Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him: Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Nathanael answered and said unto him Rabbi,

thou art the Son of God, thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him : Because I said unto thee I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? Thou shalt see greater things than these. And he saith unto him : Verily, verily, I say unto you : Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the Angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.

OFFERTORY. Rev. 8. Another Angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer, and there was given unto him much incense: and the smoke of the incense ascended up before God.

SECRET. WE humbly beseech thee, Lord, that the prayers of thy holy Angels may assist us thy servants who offer unto thee this Sacrifice of praise : that this our offering may be acceptable in thy sight, and profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. Angels, Archangels, Thrones, and Dominations, Principalities, and Powers, heavenly Virtues, Cherubim, and Seraphim, bless ye the Lord for ever and ever.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to accept this frailty of our service and hast fulfilled us with thy heavenly benediction : mercifully grant, that the succour of thy holy Angels and Archangels may effectually avail for the assistance of us thy servants. Through. Another votive Mass of St. Michael Archangel may be said, as on the day of the Feast, September 29th.

Wednesday.

MASS OF THE HOLY APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL

INTROIT. Mihi autem nimis. Ps. 139. RIGHT dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. Ps. ibid. Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD, who by thy right hand didst save thy blessed Apostle Saint Peter, that he sank not when he walked upon the waves, and didst thrice in shipwreck deliver Saint Paul his fellow from the depths of the sea mercifully hear our prayers; and grant that by the merits of these thy Saints, we may be brought unto the glory of everlasting life : Who livest.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 5. 12. IN those days : By the hands of the Apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. And of the rest durst no man join himself to them. And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women. Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them that

were vexed with unclean spirits : and they were healed every one.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands : they shall remember thy Name, O Lord. ℣. Instead of thy fathers, thou shalt have children : therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 139. Right dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour : their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following are omitted, and in place of them 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. 19. 27. AT that time : Peter said unto Jesus: Behold, we have left 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. 19. Their sound is gone out into all lands : and their words unto the ends of the world.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to receive these our prayers and oblations : and grant that by the intercession of thy holy Apostles Peter and Paul they may be made an acceptable offering in thy sight. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 19. Ye which have followed me shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to defend thy people that we, who put our trust and confidence in the succour of thy holy Apostles Peter and Paul, may be preserved by thy perpetual and ready help. Through.

In Eastertide the Mass Protexisti, or the Common of one Martyr is said, excepting the Prayers, Epistle, Gospel, and Preface, which are as in the Mass above.

Another Mass for Wednesday

MASS OF ALL THE HOLY APOSTLES OUT OF EASTERTIDE.

INTROIT. Mihi autem nimis. Ps. 139. RIGHT dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour : their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. Ps. ibid. Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me : thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O ALMIGHTY GOD, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner-stone : grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians. Ephes. 4. 7. BRETHREN: Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts unto men. Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended, is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things. And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors, and teachers, for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ : till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands : they shall remember thy Name, O Lord. ℣. Instead of thy fathers thou shalt have children : therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 139. Right dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour : their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, instead of the 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. 19. 27. AT that time : Peter said unto Jesus : Behold, we have left 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. The Creed is not said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 19. Their sound is gone out into all lands : and their words into the ends of the world.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we beseech thee : that we who venerate the everlasting glory of thy holy Apostles ; may in such wise be cleansed by thy holy mysteries, that we may be made worthier for the celebration of the same. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 19. Ye which have followed me shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with these holy sacraments, we humbly pray thee : that, at the intercession of thy holy Apostles; the mysteries which we have offered in remembrance of their glorious passion may be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through. IN EASTERTIDE. Mass as above, except the following :

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. ibid. Hear my voice, God, in my prayer : preserve my life from fear of the enemy, ℣. Glory be. After the Epistle : Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works : and thy truth in the congregation of the saints. Alleluia. ℣. St. John 15. I have chosen you from the world, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain. Alleluia.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands : they shall remember thy Name, O Lord, from one generation to another, alleluia, alleluia.

COMMUNION. Ps. 19. Their sound is gone out into all lands : and their words into the ends of the world, alleluia, alleluia. The above Masses, both in and out of Eastertide, may be said as Votives of any Apostles, for whom there be no proper Votives in the Missal. But in such cases the prayers are as follows :

COLLECT. O LORD, we humbly beseech thy divine majesty : that, as thou didst send forth thy blessed Apostle Saint N., for the teaching and governance of thy Church, so we may ever feel the succour of his intercession in thy sight Through.

SECRET. O LORD, we pray thee that the devout prayers of thy blessed Apostle Saint N. may commend our sacrifice unto thee: that this bounden oblation which we offer in his honour, may by his merits be rendered acceptable in thy sight. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, Lord, that these heavenly mysteries, which we have joyfully received on this commemoration of blessed N. thine Apostle, may effectually avail for the glory of thy saints, and the forgiveness of the sins of us thy servants. Through.

A Third Mass for Wednesday.

MASS OF ST. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Mass Adjutor as on the Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph, placed at the end of the Masses of April, with observation of the rubric at the end of that Mass. If the Collects for the Prayers of the Saints be said, the words of blessed Joseph should be omitted.

A Fourth Mass for Wednesday.

MASS OF THE PATRON SAINT

So also on Wednesdays a conventual Mass may be said of the chief Patron of the Town or City, Diocese, Province, or Nation, or of the Titular of a particular Church, and of the Title or Holy Founder of an Order or Congregation.

Thursday.

MASS OF THE HOLY GHOST

INTROIT. Spiritus Domini. Wisdom i. THE Spirit of the Lord hath filled the whole world : and that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the voice. Ps. 68. Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered : let them also that hate him flee before him. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GOD, who didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit : grant us by the same Spirit to

have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit....

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 8. 14. IN those days : When the Apostles, which were at Jerusalem, heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John : who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: for as yet he was fallen upon none of them, only they were baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

GRADUAL. Ps. 33. Blessed are the people, whose God is the Lord Jehovah : and blessed are the folk that he hath chosen to him to be his inheritance, ℣. By the word of the Lord were the heavens made : and all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. (Here genuflect.) Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the hearts of thy faithful people: and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, in place thereof is said :

TRACT. Ps. 104. O send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be made : and thou shalt renew the face of the earth, ℣. O how good and sweet, O Lord, is thy Spirit within us. ℣. (Here genuflect.) Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the hearts of thy faithful people and kindle in them the fire of thy love.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said :

Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 104. O send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be made : and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Alleluia. ℣. (Here genuflect.) Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the hearts of thy faithful people : and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 14. 23. AT that time : Jesus said unto his disciples : If a man love me, he will keep my words, and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings. And the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you : not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ye have heard how I said unto you : I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said: I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. Hereafter I will not talk much with you for the Prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 68. Stablish the thing, O God, that thou hast wrought in us : for thy

temple's sake at Jerusalem, shall kings bring presents unto thee.

SECRET. SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations : that being enlightened by the beams of thy Holy Spirit, our hearts may be purified from all evil. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

PREFACE of Pentecost.

COMMUNION. Acts 2. Suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting : and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak the wonderful works of God.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE humbly beseech thee, O Lord, that thou wouldest send down upon our hearts the healthful Spirit of thy grace : and, that we may bring forth fruit unto thee, pour upon us the inward dew of his blessing. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit... To ask the grace of the Holy Ghost Mass is said as above, with these Prayers that follow:

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY GOD, unto whom all hearts be open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit ; that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that this our sacrifice may cleanse our hearts from every stain of sin : that by the power of thy Holy Spirit we may be made a dwelling-place acceptable unto thee. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we thy servants, ever seeking diligently the grace of thy Holy Spirit, may be found worthy to be defended against all temptations, and to obtain the remission of all our sins. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

Another Mass for Thursday.

MASS OF THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST

INTROIT. Cibavit eos. Ps. 81. HE fed them also with the finest wheat flour : and with honey from the rock hath he satisfied them. Ps. ibid. Sing we merrily unto God our helper make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who in a wonderful Sacrament hast ordained unto us a memorial of thy Passion : grant us, we beseech thee, so to worship the sacred mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we may ever feel within ourselves the fruits of thy redemption : Who livest and reignest with the Father in the unity of the Holy Ghost.

The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 11. 23. BRETHREN : For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you. That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread: and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said: Take, eat: This is my Body, which is broken for you : this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying: This cup is the new testament in my Blood : this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, * ye do shew the Lord's death, till he come. Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's Body.

GRADUAL. Ps. 145. The eyes of all wait upon thee, O Lord: and thou givest them their meat in due season. ℣. Thou openest thine hand : and fillest all things living with plenteousness. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. St. John 6. My Flesh is meat indeed, and my Blood is drink indeed: he that eateth my Flesh and drinketh my Blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following are omitted, and in place of them is said :

TRACT. Mal. 1. From the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my Name shall be great among the Gentiles, ℣. And in every place incense shall be offered unto my Name,

and a pure offering : for my Name shall be great among the heathen, ℣. Prov. 9. Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine which I have mingled.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. Luke 24. The Lord Jesus was made known unto his disciples in the breaking of bread. Alleluia, ℣. St. John 6. My Flesh is meat indeed, and my Blood is drink indeed : He that eateth my Flesh, and drinketh my Blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 6. 55. AT that time : Jesus said unto the multitude of the Jews : My Flesh is meat indeed, and my Blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my Flesh, and drinketh my Blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead. He that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.

OFFERTORY. Lev. 21. The priests of the Lord do offer the offerings of the Lord made by fire and the bread of their God : therefore they shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the Name of their God.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that like as we in these our oblations do shew forth in a mystery the unity and concord of thy Church : so thou wouldest ever mercifully bestow upon her these thy blessings. Through.

PREFACE of Christmas. COMMUNION. 1 Cor. 11. As often as ye do eat of this bread, and drink of this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come: wherefore, whosoever shall eat of this bread, and drink of this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord: that we who in these outward tokens have been made partakers of thy most precious Body and Blood, may after this life be replenished with the fruition of thy glorious Godhead. Who livest.

Friday.

MASS OF THE HOLY CROSS

INTROIT. Nos autem gloriari. Gal. 6. BUT as for us, it behoveth us to glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ in whom is our salvation, our life, and resurrection : by whom we were saved, and obtained our freedom. Ps. 67. God be merciful unto us and bless us : and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who by the precious Blood of thine only-begotten Son hast vouchsafed to sanctify the Cross to be the sign of our redemption : grant us, we beseech thee; so joyfully to honour that holy Cross, that we may evermore rejoice in thy protection. Through the same.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians. Phil. 2. 8. BRETHREN : Christ became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name which is above every name (here genuflect) that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

GRADUAL. Phil. 2. Christ became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross, ℣. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him : and given him the Name which is above every name. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Sweetest wood, sweetest iron, that bare so sweet a burthen which only was counted worthy to sustain the King of heaven and its Lord. Alleluia. After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following are omitted, and in place thereof is said :

TRACT. We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee : because by thy Cross thou hast redeemed the world, ℣. We adore thy Cross, O Lord, we commemorate thy glorious Passion : have mercy upon us, thou who didst suffer for us. ℣. O blessed Cross, which alone wast counted worthy to sustain the King of heaven and its Lord.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 96. Tell it out among the heathen : that the Lord hath reigned from the tree. Alleluia, ℣. Sweetest wood, sweetest iron, that bare so sweet a burthen : which only was

counted worthy to sustain the King of heaven and its Lord. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 20. 17. AT that time : Jesus took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them : Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.

OFFERTORY. By the sign of the holy Cross, defend, O Lord, thy people from all the snares of their enemies, that the service which we render may be pleasing unto thee : and our sacrifice acceptable in thy sight.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that like as thy Son did offer himself upon the altar of the Cross to take away the sins of the whole world : so this our oblation may cleanse us from all our iniquities. Through the same.

PREFACE of the Holy Cross.

COMMUNION. By the sign of the Cross, deliver us from our enemies, O Lord our God.

POSTCOMMUNION. ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord our God : that, like as thou dost vouchsafe unto us to delight in honouring thy holy Cross, so we may be defended by the perpetual succour of the same. Through.

In Eastertide, instead of the foregoing Prayer the following is said : O GOD, who for our sakes didst send thy Son to suffer death upon the Cross, that thou mightest deliver us from the power of the enemy : mercifully grant to us thy servants, that we may attain unto the grace of his resurrection. Through the same.

Another Mass for Friday.

MASS OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

INTROIT. Humiliavit. Phil. 2. THE Lord Jesus Christ humbled himself unto death, even the death of the Cross: wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name which is above every name. Ps. 89. My song shall be alway of the loving-kindness of the Lord: from one generation to another, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD JESU CHRIST, who from the bosom of the Father in heaven didst come down to earth, and shed thy precious Blood for the remission of all our sins: we humbly beseech thee; that in the day of judgment we may be found worthy to stand at thy right hand and hear thy voice : Come, ye blessed ones : Who livest and reignest with the same God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit....

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from Zechariah the Prophet. Zech. 12. 10. THUS saith the Lord : I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and of supplications :

and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. In that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, and one shall say unto him : What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer: Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the Lord of hosts : smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: saith the Lord almighty.

GRADUAL. Ps. 69. Thy rebuke hath broken my heart, I am full of heaviness : I looked for some to have pity on me, but there was no man, neither found I any to comfort me. ℣. They gave me gall to eat, and when I was thirsty, they gave me vinegar to drink. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Hail, gracious King: who alone didst pity our transgressions : obedient to thy Father, thou wast led to be crucified, even as a meek lamb to the slaughter. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following are omitted, and in place thereof is said :

TRACT. Isa. 53. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows, ℣. Yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. ℣. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities, ℣. The chastisement of our peace was upon him : and with his stripes we are healed.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place of it is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Hail, gracious King: who alone didst pity our transgressions : obedient to thy

Father, thou wast led to be crucified, even as a meek lamb to the slaughter. Alleluia. ℣. To thee be glory, hosanna : to thee triumph and victory : to thee the crown of highest praise and honour. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 19. 28. AT that time : Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith: I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar. And they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said : It is finished. And he bowed his head and gave up the ghost. The Jews therefore, because it was the Preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath-day, (for that sabbath-day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs : but one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true.

OFFERTORY. Wicked men rose up against me : without mercy they sought to kill me and they did not spare to spit in my face : they wounded me with their spears, and all my bones are broken.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that by the mediation of the Passion of thy only-begotten Son,

this sacrifice which we offer unto thee may evermore avail to quicken and defend us : Who liveth and reigneth with thee.

PREFACE of the Holy Cross.

COMMUNION. Ps. 22. They pierced my hands and my feet: I may tell all my bones.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Son of the living God, who at the sixth hour for the redemption of the world wast lifted up upon the Cross of shame, and didst vouchsafe to shed thy precious Blood for the remission of our sins : we humbly beseech thee; that, after this our life on earth, thou wouldest grant unto us joyfully to enter the gates of Paradise : Who livest and reignest.

Saturday. On Saturday Mass is said of St. Mary, in accordance with the rubric on page F 92.

MASS OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN

FROM ADVENT TO CHRISTMAS.

INTROIT. Rorate coeli. Is. 45. DROP down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness : let the earth open and bring forth a Saviour. Ps. 85. Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD who didst vouchsafe that thy Word should be made Flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the message of an Angel : grant to us thy humble servants that we, believing her to

be indeed the Mother of God, may by her intercession find favour in thy sight. Through the same.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from Isaiah the Prophet. Isaiah 7. 10. IN those days : The Lord spake unto Ahaz, saying : Ask thee a sign of the Lord thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above. But Ahaz said :I will not ask, neither will I tempt the Lord. And he said: Hear ye now, O house of David: Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign. Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel. Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil and choose the good.

GRADUAL. Ps. 24. Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in. ℣. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord, or who shall stand in his holy place? Even he that hath clean hands and a pure heart. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. Luke i. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke i. 26. AT that time : The Angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a Virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the Virgin's name was Mary. And the Angel came in unto her, and said : Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying,

and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the Angel said unto her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever and of his kingdom; there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the Angel How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the Angel answered and said unto her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren: for with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said : Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.

OFFERTORY. Ibid. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, stablish in our hearts the mysteries of the true religion: that, as we do believe thy Son, conceived of a Virgin, to be very God and very Man, so by the power of his resurrection we may be found worthy to attain to everlasting felicity. Through the same.

PREFACE of Our Lady. And that in the Veneration. Which shall be said in all votive Masses of Our Lady.

And so it shall be said in all the Masses of St. Mary following, even at Eastertide, or within any Octave in which her Mass shall be said.

COMMUNION. Is. 7. Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a son : and his Name shall be called Emmanuel.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts: that as we have known the Incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an Angel; so by his Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of his Resurrection. Through the same. FROM CHRISTMAS TO THE PURIFICATION.

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. O GOD who by the child-bearing of a pure Virgin hast bestowed upon all mankind the rewards of everlasting life: grant, we beseech thee, that we may know the succour of her intercession, through whom we have been found worthy to receive the author of all life, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Titus. Titus 3. 4. DEARLY beloved : The kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared: not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour : that being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life: in Christ Jesus our Lord.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou art fairer than the children of men: full of grace are thy lips. ℣. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. After child-bearing thou remainedst a pure Virgin: Mother of God, intercede for us. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, there shall be said :

TRACT. Rejoice, O Mary, thou alone all heresy dost slay. ℣. Thou the Archangel Gabriel's message didst obey. ℣. He who is God and man was born thy son: yet art thou still a maid, O spotless One. ℣. Mother of God, intercede for us.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 2. 15. AT that time: The shepherds said one to another: Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it,

they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

OFFERTORY. Blessed art thou, holy Virgin Mary, and most worthy of all praise: for out of thee arose the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that by the bountiful goodness of thy mercy and by the intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin these our oblations may be acceptable in thy sight : that we being delivered in this present life from all adversities, may obtain in that which is to come peace everlasting. Through.

COMMUNION. Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, that bore the Son of the everlasting Father.

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 the blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, we may attain thereby to the fellowship of him who is the healer of our souls, even Jesus Christ. FROM THE PURIFICATION TO EASTER.

INTROIT. Salve, sancta parens. Sedulius. HAIL, O Mother most holy, who didst give birth to the monarch: reigning o'er heaven

and earth world without end. Ps. 45. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the King. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, we beseech thee to keep us thy servants both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls : that by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin we may be delivered from our present sadness, and attain in the end to everlasting gladness. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 24. 9. HE created me from the beginning before the world, and I shall never fail. In the holy tabernacle I served before him: and so was I established in Sion. Likewise in the beloved city he gave me rest, and in Jerusalem was my power. And I took root in an honourable people, even in the portion of the Lord's inheritance.

GRADUAL. Blessed and worshipful art thou, O Virgin Mary; who a maiden undefiled hast our Saviour for thy child. ℣. Virgin Mother of God, the whole world cannot contain him, yet, made man for our sake, hidden he lies in thy womb. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Num. 17. Now hath blossomed Jesse's rod: a Virgin bears both Man and God: God restoreth peace to men, high and low are one again. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, shall be said :

TRACT. Rejoice, O Mary, thou alone all heresy dost slay. ℣. Thou the Archangel Gabriel's message didst obey. V. He who is God and Man was

born thy Son: yet art thou still a maid, O spotless One. ℣. Mother of God, intercede for us.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke xi. 27. AT that time: It came to pass as Jesus spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him: Blessed is the womb that bare thee and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said : Yea, rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. OFFERTORY. Blessed art thou, O holy Virgin Mary, and most worthy of all praise: for out of thee arose the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that by the bountiful goodness of thy mercy and by the intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin these our oblations may be acceptable in thy sight: that we being delivered in this present life from all adversities, may obtain in that which is to come peace everlasting. Through.

COMMUNION. Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary that bore the Son of the everlasting Father.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast appointed this holy Sacrament, which we have here received, to be the means of our salvation: mercifully grant, that we which have offered these our gifts unto thy divine majesty in honour of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, may by her protection be preserved both in body and soul. Through.

FROM EASTER TO PENTECOST.

INTROIT. Salve, sancta parens. Sedulius. HAIL, O Mother most holy, who didst give birth to the monarch: reigning o'er heaven and earth world without end, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. 45. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the King. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, we beseech thee to keep us thy servants both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls : that by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin we may be delivered from our present sadness, and attain in the end to everlasting gladness. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 24. 9. HE created me from the beginning before the world, and I shall never fail. In the holy tabernacle I served before him: and so was I established in Sion. Likewise in the beloved city he gave me rest, and in Jerusalem was my power. And I took root in an honourable people, even in the portion of the Lord's inheritance. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Num. 17. Now hath blossomed Jesse's rod: a Virgin bears both Man and God: God restoreth peace to men, high and low are one again. Alleluia, ℣. St. Luke 1. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 19. 25. AT that time: There stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother : Woman, behold thy son. Then saith he to the disciple : Behold thy mother. And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

OFFERTORY. Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, who didst bear the Creator of all things: thou didst give birth to thy Maker, and for ever remainest a Virgin, alleluia.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that by the bountiful goodness of thy mercy, and by the intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, these our oblations may be acceptable in thy sight: that we being delivered in this present life from all adversities may obtain in that which is to come peace everlasting. Through.

COMMUNION. Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary that bore the Son of the everlasting Father, alleluia.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast appointed this holy Sacrament which we have here received to be the means of our salvation: mercifully grant, that we which have offered these our gifts unto thy divine majesty in honour of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, may by her protection be preserved both in body and soul. Through.

FROM PENTECOST TO ADVENT.

INTROIT. Salve, sancta parens. Sedulius. HAIL, O Mother most holy, who didst give birth to the monarch, reigning o'er heaven and earth, world without end. Ps. 45. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the King. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, we beseech thee to keep us thy servants both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls: that by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin we may be delivered from our present sadness and attain in the end to everlasting gladness. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 24. 9. HE created me from the beginning before the world, and I shall never fail. In the holy tabernacle I served before him: and so was I established in Sion. Likewise in the beloved city he gave me rest, and in Jerusalem was my power. And I took root in an honourable people, even in the portion of the Lord's inheritance.

GRADUAL. Blessed and worshipful art thou, O Virgin Mary: who a maiden undefiled hast our Saviour for thy child. ℣. Virgin Mother of God, the whole world cannot contain him: yet, made man for our sake, hidden he lies in thy womb. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. After child-bearing, thou remainedst a pure Virgin: Mother of God, intercede for us. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 11. 27. AT that time: It came to pass as Jesus spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him: Blessed is the womb that bare thee and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they which hear the word of God, and keep it.

OFFERTORY. St. Luke 1. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that by the bountiful goodness of thy mercy and by the intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, these our oblations may be acceptable in thy sight : that we, being delivered in this present life from all adversities, may obtain in that which is to come peace everlasting. Through. COMMUNION. Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, that bore the Son of the everlasting Father.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast appointed this holy Sacrament, which we have here received, to be the means of our salvation: mercifully grant, that we which have offered these our gifts unto thy divine majesty in honour of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin may by her intercession be preserved both in body and soul. Through. In votive Masses of Saint Mary, the second Collect shall be the Collect appointed for the day, and the third of the Holy Ghost : but on Saturday when the office of Saint Mary is said, the second Collect shall

be of the Holy Ghost and the third the Collect We beseech thee, O Lord, here set forth, or the Collect for the Chief Bishop. Of the Holy Ghost.

COLLECT. GOD, who didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort. (Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.)

Against the persecutors of the Church.

COLLECT. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy people : that being delivered from all adversities and all false doctrines thy Church may serve thee in freedom and quietness. Through. Or for the Chief Bishop.

COLLECT. O GOD, the pastor and governour of them that put their trust in thee, look down in mercy on thy servant, N., whom thou hast chosen to be pastor and ruler of thy Church: grant unto him, we beseech thee, to be in word and conversation a wholesome example to the people committed to his charge; that he with them may attain at last to the crown of everlasting life. Through. Of the Holy Ghost.

SECRET. SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations: that being enlightened by the beams of thy Holy Spirit, our hearts may be purified from all evil. (Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.)

Against the persecutors of the Church.

SECRET. DEFEND, O Lord, we pray thee, us thy servants: that we cleaving fast to things heavenly may faithfully serve thee both in body and soul. Through. Or for the Chief Bishop.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: granting unto N., thy servant, that like as thou hast chosen him to be pastor and ruler of thy Church, so he may be governed evermore by thy defence. Through. Of the Holy Spirit.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE humbly beseech thee, O Lord, that thou wouldest send down upon our hearts the healthful Spirit of thy grace: and that we may bring forth fruit unto thee, pour upon us the inward dew of his blessing. (Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.)

Against the persecutors of the Church.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that we whom thou hast made partakers of heavenly gladness may by thee be defended from all earthly perils. Through. Or for the Chief Bishop.

POSTCOMMUNION. DEFEND us, O Lord, we beseech thee, who have here received these heavenly mysteries : and grant that thy servant, N. whom thou hast chosen to be pastor and ruler of thy Church, together with the flock committed to his charge, may thereby be preserved and strengthened against all adversities. Through.

MASS FOR THE ELECTION OF THE CHIEF BISHOP

During the vacancy of the See. Mass of the Holy Ghost is said, or as followeth :

INTROIT. Suscitabo mihi. 1 Sam. 2. I WILL raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house, and he shall walk before mine Anointed for ever. Ps. 132. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. WE humbly beseech thee, Lord, that of thy unbounded mercy thou wouldest grant unto thy holy Church a Pontiff who by his tender care towards us may ever find favour in thy sight and, studying to preserve in safety thy people committed to his charge, may ever be honoured by us to the glory of thy Name. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 4. 16. BRETHREN : Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest taken from among

men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins : who can have compassion on the ignorant and on them that are out of the way, for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so 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. So also Christ glorified not himself, to be made an high priest, but he that said unto him : Thou art my Son, to-day have I begotten thee. As he saith also in another place: Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, was heard in that he feared.

GRADUAL. Lev. 21. He that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil hath been poured, whose hands have been consecrated for the priesthood, and that hath been clothed with the holy garments: ought in all things to be made like unto his brethren, ℣. Heb. 2. That he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God : to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Lev. 21. Let the priest be holy, for I the Lord which sanctify you am holy. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, is said :

TRACT. Ps. 132. Arise, O Lord, into thy resting-place : thou, and the ark of thy strength. ℣. Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and thy saints sing with joyfulness. ℣. For thy

servant David's sake, turn not away the presence of thine Anointed.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Lev. 21. Let the priest be holy, for I the Lord, which sanctify you, am holy. ℣. St. John 10. I am the good shepherd: and know my sheep, and am known of mine. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 14. 15. AT that time : Jesus said unto his disciples : If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him. But ye know him, for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless : I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. OFFERTORY. 1 Esdras. 5. They shall not be partakers of the holy things until there arise up a high priest clothed with doctrine and truth.

SECRET. ASSIST us, O Lord, we beseech thee, with the abundance of thy mercy : that we, who

devoutly offer unto thee these holy gifts, may be given to our gladness a Pontiff pleasing in the sight of thy majesty to be the governour of our holy mother the Church. Through.

COMMUNION. Exod. 29. The high priest that shall be set up shall put on the holy garments, and he shall come into the tabernacle of the congregation, to minister in the holy place.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that we, whom thou hast refreshed with the Sacrament of thy most precious Body and Blood, may be comforted by the loving-kindness of thy Divine Majesty: and that thou wouldest grant unto us a Pontiff meet to instruct thy people in all godliness; and pour upon thy people a sweet savour of holiness : Who livest and reignest. ON THE DAY OF THE ELECTION AND CORONATION OF THE CHIEF BISHOP. And on the Anniversary of the same day. Mass is said as on the Feast of the Chair of blessed Peter, January 18th, with the Prayers, O God, the pastor and governour (as on page G 47), omitting the Collects of SS. Peter and Paul; the Creed is also said. == ON CONSECRATION OF A BISHOP ==

Mass is said of the Day, but the following Prayers are added under one ending, and the Prayer of Consecration is said as below:

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY GOD, we beseech thee mercifully to assist our prayers : that the service performed by the ministry of our lowliness may effectually be accomplished by thy mighty power. Through.

SECRET. ACCEPT, O Lord, the oblations which we offer unto thee for this thy servant (or me thy servant) : that thou mayest preserve unto him (or me) the bounty of thy loving-kindness. Through. WITHIN THE ACTION. ALMIGHTY GOD, our heavenly Father, who of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ, to suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption, who made there, by his one oblation, of himself once offered : on behalf also of this thy servant (or me thy servant), whom thou hast vouchsafed to advance to the order of Bishops; whom, we beseech thee, O Lord, that thou wouldest graciously receive; and deign to keep in him (or me) thy gifts, that by divine help he (or I) may accomplish what by divine grace he has (or I have) received; A full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world, and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to celebrate a perpetual memory of that his precious death until his coming again : he joins his hands. Hear us, O merciful Father, etc., as in the Canon.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE pray thee, O Lord, to accomplish in us the perfect healing of thy mercy : and of thy goodness, so work in us and comfort us ; that we may in all things be enabled to be acceptable in thy sight. Through. ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELECTION OR CONSECRATION OF A BISHOP.

INTROIT. Sacerdotes tui. Ps. 132. LET thy priests be clothed with righteousness ; and 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. O GOD, the pastor and governour of them that put their trust in thee, look down in mercy on thy servant, N., whom thou hast chosen to be pastor and ruler of thy Church: grant unto him, we beseech thee, to be in word and conversation a wholesome example to the people committed to his charge ; that he with them may attain at last to the crown of everlasting life. Through.

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, so 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.

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 Melchisedec. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, in place thereof 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 the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 110. The Lord sware, and will not repent : thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedec. 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 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 cock-crowing, or in the morning: lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you, I say unto all: Watch. The Creed is said.

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, Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations : granting unto N. thy servant, that like as thou hast chosen him to be pastor and ruler of thy Church, so he may be governed evermore by thy defence. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 24. 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.

POSTCOMMUNION. DEFEND us, O Lord, we beseech thee, who have here received these heavenly mysteries : and grant that thy servant N. whom thou hast chosen to be pastor and ruler of thy Church, together with the flock committed to his charge, may thereby be preserved and strengthened against all adversities. Through.

MASS FOR THE ENDING OF SCHISM

INTROIT. Salvos nos fac. Ps. 106. DELIVER us, Lord our God, and gather us from among the heathen : that we may give thanks unto thy holy Name, and make our boast of thy praise. Ps. ibid. O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious and his mercy endureth for ever. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who dost bring into the way of truth them that are gone astray, dost gather together them that are scattered abroad, and preserve them that thou hast gathered : we beseech thee, of thy mercy to pour out upon all Christian people thy grace of unity and concord; that, all divisions being done away, they may be joined to the true shepherd of thy Church, and do thee worthy service. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians. Ephes. 4. 1. BRETHREN : I beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love, endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling. One Lord, one faith, one baptism. One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ: till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ : that we henceforth be no more children tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive : but speaking the truth in love, may grow up unto him in all things, which is the head, even Christ : from whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart, who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But ye have not so

learned Christ if so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus.

GRADUAL. Ps. 122. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem : they shall prosper that love thee. ℣. Peace be within thy walls : and plenteousness within thy palaces. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 147. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem : praise thy God, O Sion. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, is said :

TRACT. Ps. 76. In Jewry is God known, his Name is great in Israel, ℣. At Salem is his tabernacle and his dwelling in Sion. ℣. There brake he the arrows of the bow : the shield, the sword, and the battle.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 147. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem : praise thy God, O Sion, Alleluia. ℣. He maketh peace in thy borders : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 17. 11. AT that time : Jesus, lifting up his eyes to heaven, said : Holy Father, keep through thine own Name those whom thou hast given me: that they may be one as we are. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy Name. Those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. And now I come to thee : and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word, and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am

not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth. Thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word : that they all may be one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us : that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one. I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one.

OFFERTORY. Rom. 15. God grant you to be like-minded one towards another : that ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to sanctify these gifts which we present unto thee for the union of all Christian peoples: granting unto us in thy holy Church the blessings of unity and concord. Through. COMMUNION. 1 Cor. 10. We being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread and one cup.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that this holy Communion, which we have received in token of the union in thee of all thy faithful people : may likewise work in us effectually to the unity of thy holy Church. Through.

MASS IN ANY NECESSITY

INTROIT. Solus populi. I AM the salvation of my people, saith the Lord : in whatsoever tribulation they shall call upon me, I will hear them: and I will be their Lord for ever. Ps. 78. Hear my law, O my people: incline your ears unto the words of my mouth, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD, we pray thee, shew forth upon us thy servants the abundance of thy unspeakable mercy : that we may be delivered from the chain of our sins, and from the punishment which for the same we have most righteously deserved. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from Jeremiah the Prophet. Jer. 14. 7. O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy Name's sake, for our backslidings are many : we have sinned against thee. O the hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in time of trouble. Yet thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy Name, leave us not, O Lord our God.

GRADUAL. Ps. 44. It is thou, O Lord, that savest us from our enemies, and puttest them to confusion that hate us. ℣. We make our boast of God all day long : and will praise thy Name for ever. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 79. Deliver us and be merciful unto our sins, O Lord : wherefore do the heathen say : Where is now their God? Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, is said :

TRACT. Ps. 25. Bring thou me out of my troubles, O Lord : look upon my adversity and misery, and forgive me all my sin. ℣. Unto thee, O Lord, will I lift up my soul : my God, I have put my trust in thee; let me not be confounded : neither let mine enemies triumph over me. ℣. For all they that hope in thee shall not be ashamed: but such as transgress without a cause shall be put to confusion.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 79. Be merciful unto our sins, O Lord : wherefore do the heathen say : Where is now their God? Alleluia, ℣. Ps. 31. I will be glad, and rejoice in thy mercy, for thou hast considered my trouble : thou hast known my soul in adversities. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Mark. St. Mark 11. 22. AT that time : Jesus said unto his disciples : Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain : Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you: What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 138. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, yet shalt thou refresh me, O Lord : thou shalt stretch forth thy hand upon the furiousness of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, that the offerings which we here present unto thee may cleanse us from all our sins: and make us worthy to be partakers of thy holy Sacrament. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 119. O think upon thy servant as concerning thy word, O Lord, wherein thou hast caused me to put my trust: the same is my comfort in my trouble.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord: that we who in this holy Communion have received a foretaste of thy heavenly mysteries, may thereby be brought to the fulfilment of the same. Through.

MASS FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS

INTROIT. Misereris omnium. Wisdom 11. THOU hast mercy upon all, O Lord, and abhorrest nothing which thou hast made : and winkest at the sins of men, because they should amend, and sparest them: for thou art the Lord our God. Ps. 57. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me : for my soul trusteth in thee. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy humble servants, and to

forgive the sins of them that confess the same unto thee: that they may obtain of thy lovingkindness pardon and peace. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans. Rom. 7. 22. BRETHREN : I delight in the law of God after the inward man: but I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

GRADUAL. Ps. 79. Be merciful unto our sins, O Lord: wherefore do the heathen say: Where is now their God? ℣. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy Name: O Lord, deliver us. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 7. God is a righteous judge, strong and patient : and God is provoked every day. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, is said :

TRACT. Ps. 130. Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice, ℣. O let thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint. ℣. If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: O Lord, who may abide it? ℣. For there is mercy with thee: therefore shalt thou be feared.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 7. God is a righteous judge, strong and patient : and God is provoked

every day. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 51. Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness: that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 11. 9. AT that time : Jesus said unto his disciples : Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? or if he shall ask an egg will he offer him a scorpion? If ye then being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

OFFERTORY. Ps. 102. Hear my prayer, O Lord: and let my crying come unto thee.

SECRET. ACCEPT, O Lord, we pray thee, this sacrifice which we offer for the propitiation of our sins : that we, which have gone astray by reason of our frailty, may be pardoned by thy mercy and guided by thy power. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 11. Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth: and he that seeketh findeth: and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who art our everlasting Saviour, grant, we pray thee, that we who have received

these thy gifts to the remission of our sins, may by thy grace hereafter be preserved from all transgressions. Through.

MASS TO ASK THE GRACE OF A GOOD DEATH

INTROIT. Illumina oculos. Ps. 13. ENLIGHTEN mine eyes that I sleep not in death, lest mine enemy say: I have prevailed against him. Ps. ibid. How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord, for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, who hast vouchsafed unto mankind both means for the attainment of salvation and the rewards of eternal life : look down in mercy upon us thy servants, and comfort the souls that thou hast created; that in the hour of their departure from this mortal life, they may be found worthy to be presented by the hands of thy holy Angels pure and without spot before thee. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans. Rom. 14. 7. BRETHREN : None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord and whether we die, we die unto the Lord. Whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at

nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written: As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

GRADUAL. Ps. 23. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me, O Lord. ℣. Thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 31. In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust, let me never be put to confusion: deliver me in thy righteousness: bow down thine ear to me, make haste to deliver me. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, is said :

TRACT. Ps. 25. Bring thou me out of my troubles, O Lord : look upon my adversity and misery: and forgive me all my sin. ℣. Unto thee, O Lord, will I lift up my soul: my God, I have put my trust in thee, O let me not be confounded: neither let mine enemies triumph over me. ℣. For all they that hope in thee shall not be ashamed: but such as transgress without a cause shall be put to confusion.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 114. When Israel came out of Egypt, and the house of Jacob from among the strange people. Alleluia, ℣. Ps. 108. O God, my heart is ready, my heart is ready: I will sing and give praise to thee, my glory. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 21. 34. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples : Take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life: and so that day come upon you unawares: for as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 31. My hope hath been in thee, O Lord; I have said: Thou art my God, my time is in thy hand.

SECRET. ACCEPT, O Lord, we pray thee, this oblation, which we offer for the hour of our dissolution: and grant, that all our sins being thereby purged and done away, we, who in this life are chastened by the visitation of thy wrath, may in the life to come obtain eternal rest. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 71. O Lord, I will make mention of thy righteousness only: thou, O God, hast taught me from my youth up until now: forsake me not, O God, in mine old age, when I am greyheaded.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY GOD, we humbly beseech thy mercy, that by the power of this holy Sacrament thou wouldest vouchsafe to strengthen us in thy grace: that in the hour of our death the adversary may not prevail against us, but with thy holy Angels we may be found worthy to enter into everlasting life. Through.

MASS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE HEATHEN

INTROIT. Exsurge. Ps. 44. UP, Lord, why sleepest thou? Awake, and be not absent from us for ever : Wherefore hidest thou thy face? and forgettest our misery and trouble? Our belly cleaveth unto the ground : arise, and help us, and deliver us. Ps. ibid. O God, we have heard with our ears : our fathers have declared unto us. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, in whose hand is the dominion of all kings and the governance of all kingdoms, look down in mercy and deliver all Christian peoples : that the nations of the heathen, which put their trust in the might of their violence, may be confounded by the strength of thy right hand. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the book of Esther. Esther 13. 8. IN those days : Mordechai made his prayer unto the Lord, saying : O Lord, Lord the King Almighty, for the whole world is in thy power, and if thou hast appointed to save Israel, there is no man who can gainsay thee. For thou hast made heaven and earth, and all the wondrous things under the heaven. Thou art Lord of all things, and there is no man that can resist thee, which art the Lord. And now, O Lord God and King, spare thy people, for their eyes are upon us to bring us to nought : yea, they desire to destroy the inheritance that hath been thine from the begin-

ning. Despise not the portion which thou hast delivered out of Egypt for thine own self. Hear my prayer, and be merciful unto thine inheritance : turn our sorrow into joy, that we may live, O Lord, and praise thy Name, and destroy not the mouths of them that praise thee, O Lord our God.

GRADUAL. Ps. 83. Let the heathen know that thou, whose Name is Jehovah: art only the Most Highest over all the earth. ℣. O my God, make them like unto a wheel: and as the stubble before the wind. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 80. Stir up thy strength, O Lord, and come and help us. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, is said :

TRACT. Ps. 79. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy Name : O deliver us, and be merciful unto our sins, for thy Name's sake. ℣. Wherefore do the heathen say: Where is now their God? ℣. O let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed, be openly shewed upon the heathen in our sight.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 80. Stir up thy strength, O Lord, and come and help us. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. ibid. Turn thee again, thou God of hosts, look down from heaven, behold and visit this vine : and the place of the vineyard that thy right hand hath planted. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 11. 5. AT that time : Jesus said unto his disciples : Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him :

Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him. And he from within shall answer and say: Trouble me not, the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed, I cannot rise and give thee. I say unto you: Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. And I say unto you: Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh, receiveth and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. If a son ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children : how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

OFFERTORY. Ps. 18. Thou shalt save the people that are in adversity: and shalt bring down the high looks of the proud : for who is God, but the Lord?

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to have respect unto the sacrifice, which we offer unto thee: that thou wouldest deliver them that fight for the honour of thy Name from the malice of the heathen, and stablish them with the protection of thy sure defence. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 119. My soul hath longed for thy salvation, and I have a good hope because of thy word: when wilt thou be avenged of them

that persecute me? They persecute me falsely, be thou my help, Lord my God.

POSTCOMMUNION. BEHOLD, O God our Defender, and deliver from the assaults of the heathen them that fight in thy cause: that we may be defended against all adversities, and serve thee evermore in perfect freedom. Through.

MASS IN TIME OF WAR

INTROIT. Reminiscere. Ps. 25. CALL to remembrance, O Lord, thy tender mercies, and thy loving-kindnesses, which have been ever of old: let not our enemies triumph over us: deliver us, O God of Israel, out of all our troubles. Ps. ibid. Unto thee, O Lord, will I lift up my soul: my God, I have put my trust in thee: O let me not be confounded, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who makest wars to cease, and by thine eternal might dost scatter the foes of them that put their trust in thee: assist, we pray thee, us thy servants that humbly call upon thy mercy; that we, being delivered from the rage of our enemies, may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy holy Church. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from Jeremiah the Prophet. Jer. 42. 1. IN those days: All the captains of the forces came near, and said unto Jeremiah the Prophet: Pray for us unto the Lord thy God. And the word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah. Then

called he all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, and said unto them: Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him: If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant you and not pluck you up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you. Be not afraid of the King of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid: be not afraid of him, saith the Lord: for I am with you to save you and to deliver you from his hand. And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land : saith the Lord Almighty.

GRADUAL. Ps. 77. Thou art the God, that only doest wonders: and hast declared thy power among the people, ℣. Thou hast mightily delivered thy people, even the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 59. Deliver me from mine enemies, O God defend me from them that rise up against me. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, in place thereof is said :

TRACT. Ps. 103. He hath not dealt with us after our sins: nor rewarded us according to our wickednesses, ℣. Ps. 79. O Lord, remember not our old sins, but have mercy upon us, and that soon: for we are come to great misery, ℣. Help us, O God of our salvation: for the glory of thy Name, O Lord, deliver us: and be merciful unto our sins, for thy Name's sake. During Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 59. Deliver me from

mine enemies, O God: defend me from them that rise up against me. Alleluia, ℣. Ibid. As for me, I will sing of thy power: and will praise thy mercy betimes in the morning. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 24. 3. AT that time: The disciples came unto Jesus 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.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 18. Thou shalt save the people that are in adversity, O Lord, and shalt bring down the high looks of the proud: for who is God, but the Lord?

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to look upon this our sacrifice: that we, being preserved from all the violence of war, may ever be stablished with thy sure defence. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 31. Bow down thine ear: make haste to deliver us.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who dost heal us by thy chastisement, and by

pardon dost preserve us : we beseech thee to shew forth upon us thy mercy, that peace and tranquillity being restored by thy power, we may use the same to the amendment of our lives. Through.

MASS FOR PEACE

INTROIT. Da pacem. Ecclus. 36. GIVE peace, O Lord, unto them that wait for thee, and let thy prophets be found faithful : regard the prayer of thy servants, and of thy people Israel. Ps. 122. I was glad when they said unto me : We will go into the house of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed : give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies may pass our time in rest and quietness. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the latter Book of the Maccabees. 2 Macc. 1. 1. THE brethren, the Jews that be at Jerusalem and in the land of Judaea, wish unto the brethren, the Jews that are throughout Egypt, health and peace: God be gracious unto you and remember his covenant that he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants: and give you all an heart to serve him, and to do his will, with a good courage and a willing mind: and open your hearts in his law and commandments, and send you peace, and hear your prayers, and be at

one with you, and never forsake you in time of trouble.

GRADUAL. Ps. 122. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. ℣. Peace be within thy walls : and plenteousness within thy palaces. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 147. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem : praise thy God, O Sion. After Septuagesima, Alleluia and the verse following are omitted, and in place thereof is said :

TRACT. Ps. 76. In Jewry is God known : his Name is great in Israel. ℣. At Salem is his tabernacle : and his dwelling in Sion. ℣. There brake he the arrows of the bow : the shield, the sword, and the battle.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and instead thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 147. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem : praise thy God, O Sion. ℣. He maketh peace in thy borders : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 20. 19. AT that time: The same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them: Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he shewed them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again: Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them: Receive ye the

Holy Ghost : whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them: and whosesoever sins ye retain they are retained.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 135. O praise the Lord, for the Lord is gracious : O sing praises unto his Name, for it is lovely: whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven and in earth.

SECRET. O GOD, who sufferest not any terror to confound the nations that put their trust in thee: vouchsafe to accept the prayers and oblations of the people of thine inheritance; that by thy mercy all Christian lands may be established in peace, and preserved from the fear of their enemies. Through.

COMMUNION. St. John 14. Peace I leave with you: my peace I give unto you, saith the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom: defend us thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies; that we surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries. Through.

MASS FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH

INTROIT. Deus misereatur. Ps. 67. GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us: and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us: that thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

Ps. ibid. Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who willest that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth : send forth, we beseech thee, labourers into thy harvest, and enable them to speak the word with all boldness; that thy word may run and be glorified, and that all nations may know thee, the one true God, and him whom thou hast sent, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 36. 1. HAVE mercy upon us, O Lord God of all, and behold us : and send thy fear upon the nations that seek not after thee. Lift up thy hand against the strange nations, and let them see thy power. As thou wast sanctified in us before them, so be thou magnified among them before us. And let them know thee, as we have known thee, that there is no God, but only thou, O God. Shew new signs, and make other strange wonders: glorify thy hand and thy right arm, that they may set forth thy wondrous works. Raise up indignation, and pour out wrath : take away the adversary, and destroy the enemy. Make the time short, remember the covenant, and let them declare thy wonderful works. Give testimony unto those that thou hast possessed from the beginning, and raise up prophets that have been in thy Name. Reward them that wait for thee, and let thy prophets be found faithful. O Lord, hear the prayer of thy servants, according to the blessing of Aaron over thy people, that all

they which dwell upon the earth may know that thou art the Lord, the eternal God.

GRADUAL. Ps. 67. Let all the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. ℣. God shall bless us: and all the ends of the world shall fear him. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 100. O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, in place thereof is said :

TRACT. Ps. 96. Declare the honour of the Lord unto the heathen, and his wonders unto all people. ℣. For the Lord is great, and cannot worthily be praised: he is more to be feared than all gods. ℣. As for the gods of the heathen, they are but idols: but it is the Lord that made the heavens.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 100. O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Alleluia, ℣. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 9. 35. AT that time: Jesus went about all the cities and villages teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes he was moved with compassion on them because they fainted and were scattered abroad as sheep having no shepherd.

Then saith he unto his disciples : The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 96. Ascribe unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people: ascribe unto the Lord worship and power: ascribe unto the Lord the honour due unto his Name: bring presents and come into his courts: O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

SECRET. BEHOLD, O God our Defender, and look upon the face of thine Anointed, who gave himself a ransom for all: and grant that from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, thy Name may be great among the heathen, and in every place a pure offering may be offered unto thy Name. Through the same.

COMMUNION. Ps. 117. O praise the Lord, all ye heathen: praise him, all ye nations: for his merciful kindness is ever more and more towards us, and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord: that as thou hast fed us with this reward of our redemption; so also this means of eternal salvation may avail for the furtherance of thy true religion. Through. ANOTHER EPISTLE.

The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 1 Tim. 2. 1. DEARLY beloved : I exhort, therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, inter-

cessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men: for kings, and all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus: who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time: whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

MASS IN TIME OF ANY COMMON PLAGUE OR SICKNESS OR FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DISEASE

INTROIT. Recordare. 2 Sam. 24. BE mindful of thy covenant, O Lord, and say to the destroying Angel: Stay now thine hand, and let not the land be made desolate, and destroy not every living thing. Ps. 80. Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY GOD, who wouldest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wickedness and live: look down in mercy on thy people that turneth to thee with pure devotion; humbly beseeching thee that by thy mercy we may be delivered from the scourge of thy wrath. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the second Book of Samuel. 2 Sam. 24. 15. IN those days: The Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beer-sheba seventy thousand men. And when the Angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the Lord repented him of the evil, and said to the Angel that destroyed the people: It is enough; stay now thine hand. And the Angel of the Lord was by the threshing-place of Araunah the Jebusite. And David spake unto the Lord when he saw the Angel that smote the people, and said: Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly : but these sheep, what have they done? Let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father's house. And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him: Go up, rear an altar unto the Lord in the threshing-floor of Araunah the Jebusite. And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the Lord commanded. And Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming on toward him: and Araunah went out, and bowed himself before the king on his face upon the ground. And Araunah said: Wherefore is my lord the king come to his servant? And David said: To buy the threshing-floor of thee, to build an altar unto the Lord, that the plague may be stayed from the people. And Araunah said unto David: Let my lord the king take and offer up what seemeth good unto him: behold here be oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing instruments, and other implements of the oxen for wood. All these things did Araunah, as a king, give unto the king. And Araunah said unto the king: The Lord thy God accept thee.

And the king said unto Araunah: Nay, but I will surely buy it of thee at a price, neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshing-floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver, and David built there an altar unto the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offer ings. So the Lord was intreated for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel.

GRADUAL. Ps. 107. The Lord sent his word, and healed them : and they were saved from their destruction. ℣. O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men! Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 69. Save me, O God, for the waters have come in even unto my soul. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, in place thereof is said :

TRACT. Ps. 103. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins : neither reward us according to our wickednesses, ℣. Ps. 79. O Lord, remember not our old sins, but have mercy upon us and that soon : for we are come to great misery, ℣. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy Name : O deliver us, and be merciful unto our sins, for thy Name's sake.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 69. Save me, O God, for the waters are come in even unto my soul. Alleluia, ℣. Zech. 8. I will save my people Israel in the evil day, and I will be their God in truth and righteousness. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 4. 38. AT that time: Jesus arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever, and they besought him for her. And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever, and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them. Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him: and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying: Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. And he said unto them: I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also, for therefore am I sent. And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

OFFERTORY. Num. 16. And the priest stood between the living and the dead, having a golden censer in his hand: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people, and so appeased the wrath of God: and the plague was stayed by the Lord.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to succour us, who here present our sacrifice unto thee: that by thy mighty power we may be absolved from all our sins, and delivered from all the assaults of destruction. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 6. A multitude of sick and they that were vexed with unclean spirits came to him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

POSTCOMMUNION. HEAR us, O God of our salvation: and deliver thy people from the terrors of thy wrath; that by the bountiful goodness of thy mercy they may evermore abide in peace and confidence. Through.

MASS FOR THE SICK

INTROIT. Exaudi Domine. Ps. 55. HEAR my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my petition: take heed unto me, and hear me. Ps. ibid. I mourn in my prayer, and am vexed : the enemy crieth so, and the ungodly cometh on so fast. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, the eternal salvation of them that put their trust in thee: hear us, we beseech thee, who implore thy mercy for thy servants in their sickness; that being restored to health, they may give thanks unto thee in thy holy Church. Through. If for one person only, the singular is used throughout.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed James the Apostle. St. James 5. 13. DEARLY Beloved: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. Is any sick among you? let him call for

the elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the Name of the Lord : and the prayer of faith shall heal the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.

GRADUAL. Ps. 6. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak: O Lord, heal me. ℣. For my bones are vexed: my soul also is sore troubled. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 102. Hear my prayer, O Lord : and let my crying come unto thee. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, is said :

TRACT. Ps. 31. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: and mine eye is consumed for very heaviness, yea, my soul and my body. ℣. For my life is waxen old with heaviness, and my years with mourning. ℣. My strength faileth me, because of mine iniquity : and my bones are consumed.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia. Ps. 102. Hear my prayer, O Lord: and let my crying come unto thee. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 28. My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart danceth for joy: and in my song will I praise him. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 8. 5. AT that time: When Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, and saying: Lord, my servant lieth

at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him: I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said: Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof, but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me, and I say to this man: Go, and he goeth; and to another: Come, and he cometh; and to my servant: Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, he marvelled: and said to them that followed: Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And I say unto you: That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven: but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said unto the centurion: Go thy way, and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 55. Hear my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my petition: take heed unto me, and hear me.

SECRET. O GOD, by whose ordinance the moments of our lives are numbered: receive, we beseech thee, the prayers and oblations of thy servants, for whom in their sickness we implore thy mercy; that we, which are now afraid by reason of their peril, may yet rejoice in their health and safety. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 31. Shew thy servant the light of thy countenance, and save me for thy mercy's sake : let me not be confounded, O Lord, for I have called upon thee.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who art the only assistance of our mortal frailty: shew forth, we pray thee, upon thy servants in their sickness the might of thy succour; that being delivered by the help of thy mercy they may be restored in safety to thy holy Church. Through. When there appeareth small hope of recovery for the sick person, the following shall be said :

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY, everliving God, maker of mankind, who dost correct those whom thou dost love, and chastise every one whom thou dost receive: we beseech thee to have mercy upon this thy servant visited with thine hand; and to grant that he may take his sickness patiently, and recover his bodily health (if it be thy gracious will), and whensoever his soul shall depart from the body, it may be without spot presented unto thee. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 12. 5. BRETHREN : My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him. For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 5. 24. AT that time: Jesus said unto the multitude of the Jews: Verily, verily, I say unto you: He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation: but is passed from death unto life.

SECRET. ACCEPT, O Lord, we pray thee, the sacrifice which we offer for thy servant in this hour of his dissolution: and grant that, all his sins being thereby purged and done away, he who in this life is chastened by the visitation of thy wrath may in the life to come obtain eternal rest. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY GOD, we humbly beseech thy mercy, that, by the power of this holy Sacrament, thou wouldest vouchsafe to strengthen this thy servant in thy grace: that in the hour of his death the adversary may not prevail against him; but with thy holy Angels he may be found worthy to enter into everlasting life. Through.

MASS FOR PILGRIMS OR TRAVELLERS

INTROIT. Redime me. Ps. 26. DELIVER me, O Lord, and be merciful unto me: my foot standeth right: I will praise the Lord in the congregation. Ps. ibid. Be thou my judge, O Lord, for I have walked innocently: my trust hath been also in the Lord, therefore shall I not fall. Glory be.

COLLECT. ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers: and dispose the way of thy servants towards the attainment of everlasting salvation; that among all the changes and chances of this mortal life they may ever be defended by thy most gracious and ready help. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Genesis. Gen. 28. 10. IN those days: Jacob went out from Beer-sheba, and went toward Haran. And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set: and he took of the stones of that place and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. And he dreamed, and behold, the Lord said: I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac; the land whereon thou liest to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; and thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth: and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. And behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest; and will bring thee again into this land, for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it. And Jacob vowed a vow, saying: If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace: then shall the Lord be my God, and this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house, and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

GRADUAL. Ps. 23. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me, O Lord. ℣. Thy rod and thy staff comfort me.

Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 119. Order my steps in thy word: and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, Alleluia and the verse following being omitted, is said :

TRACT. Ps. 91. He shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. ℣. They shall bear thee in their hands: that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone, ℣. Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place thereof is said : Alleluia, alleluia. Ps. 119. Order my steps in thy word: and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me. Alleluia, ℣. Ps. 122. I was glad when they said unto me: We will go into the house of the Lord. Alleluia.

The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 10. 7. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: As ye go, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses; nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves, for the workman is worthy of his meat. And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy: and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it : but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor

hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 17. O hold thou up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not: incline thine ear to me, and hearken unto my words: shew thy marvellous loving-kindness, O Lord, thou that art the Saviour of them that put their trust in thee.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to have compassion on our prayers, and mercifully to accept the oblations which we offer unto thee for these thy servants: that in their journey thy grace may alway prevent and follow them, and by the succour of thy mercy we may evermore rejoice in their effectual deliverance from all perils. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 119. Thou hast charged, that we shall diligently keep thy commandments: O that my ways were made so direct, that I might keep thy statutes.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that this holy Sacrament, which we have received, may preserve thy servants that put their trust in thee, and evermore defend them against the assaults of their enemies. Through.

MASS FOR BRIDEGROOM AND BRIDE

If Matrimony is to be solemnized upon a Sunday or other Holy-day of Obligation, or upon a Double of the first or second class, then the Mass of the Sunday or Holy-day shall be said, with Creed and Gloria in excelsis, if appointed for that Mass,

and with Commemoration of the Mass for Bridegroom and Bride, as followeth, with the rest according to the form prescribed for the Communion and Nuptial Blessing. But if the Blessing of the Marriage be done on some other day, upon which even a greater or lesser Double Feast shall fall, yet this votive Mass that followeth shall be said.

INTROIT. Deus Israel. Tobit 7-8. THE God of Israel make you one: and may he be with you even as he had mercy of two that were the only begotten of their fathers: and now, O Lord, grant them to bless thee yet more abundantly. Ps. 128. Blessed are all they that fear the Lord: and walk in his ways. ℣. Glory be to the Father.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and merciful God, we beseech thee to hear us: that whatsoever is now done by our office and ministry, may be fulfilled with the abundance of thy benediction. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians. Ephes. 5. 22. BRETHREN : Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the Church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the Church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water, by the word; that he might

present it to himself a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy, and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself : for no man ever yet hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the Church : for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife; and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the Church. Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife, even as himself. And the wife see that she reverence her husband.

GRADUAL. Ps. 128. Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine upon the walls of thy house. ℣. Thy children like the olive-branches round about thy table. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 20. The Lord send you help from the sanctuary: and strengthen you out of Sion. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, Alleluia, and the verse following being omitted, is said:

TRACT. Ps. 128. Lo, thus shall the man be blessed: that feareth the Lord. ℣. The Lord from out of Sion shall so bless thee: that thou shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long. ℣. Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's children: and peace upon Israel. At Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in place of it is said : Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 20. The Lord send you help from the sanctuary: and strengthen you

out of Sion. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 134. The Lord that made heaven and earth: give thee blessing out of Sion. Alleluia.

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 unto him: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? And he answered and said unto them : Have ye not read, that he which 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.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 31. My hope hath been in thee, O Lord: I have said: Thou art my God: my time is in thy hand.

SECRET. O LORD, we beseech thee, to accept this gift which, as ordained by thy holy law of matrimony, we present unto thee: and grant that this work begun by the bounty of thy goodness, may in all things be disposed according to thy will. Through. ¶ Having said Our Father, and before saying Deliver us, O Lord, we beseech thee, the Priest, standing at the Epistle side and turning his face towards the man and woman as they kneel before the Lord's Table, says over them the following Prayers : ℣. O Lord, save thy servant, and thy handmaid. ℟. Who put their trust in thee. ℣. O Lord, send

them help from thy holy place. ℟. And evermore defend them. ℣. Be unto them a tower of strength. ℟. From the face of their enemy. ℣. O Lord, hear our prayer. ℟. And let our cry come unto thee. ℣. The Lord be with you. ℟. And with thy spirit. Let us pray.

COLLECT. O GOD of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, bless these thy servants, and sow the seed of eternal life in their hearts; that whatsoever in thy holy Word they shall profitably learn, they may in deed fulfil the same. Look, Lord, mercifully upon them from heaven, and bless them. And as thou didst send thy blessing upon Abraham and Sarah, to their great comfort, so vouchsafe to send thy blessing upon these thy servants; that they obeying thy will, and alway being in safety under thy protection, may abide in thy love unto their lives' end. Through. This prayer next following is omitted, where the woman is past child-bearing : O MERCIFUL Lord, and heavenly Father, by whose gracious gift mankind is increased: we beseech thee, assist with thy blessing these two persons, that they may both be fruitful in procreation of children, and also live together so long in godly love and honesty, that they may see their children Christianly and virtuously brought up, to thy praise and honour. Through. Let us pray. O GOD, who by thy mighty power hast made all things of nothing; who also (after other

things set in order) didst appoint, that out of man, created after thine own image and similitude, woman should take her beginning; and, knitting them together, didst teach that it should never be lawful to put asunder those whom thou by Matrimony hast made one: O God, who hast consecrated the state of Matrimony to such an excellent mystery, that in it is signified and represented the spiritual marriage and unity betwixt Christ and his Church : look mercifully upon these thy servants, that both this man may love his wife, according to thy Word, (as Christ did love his spouse the Church, who gave himself for it, loving and cherishing it even as his own flesh,) and also that this woman may be loving and amiable, faithful and obedient to her husband; and in all quietness, sobriety, and peace, be a follower of holy and godly matrons. O Lord, bless them both, and grant them to inherit thy everlasting kingdom. Through the same. Then the Priest, turning back to the middle of the Altar, says Deliver us, O Lord, we beseech thee, and the rest after the accustomed manner : and after he has received the Precious Blood, he communicates the man and woman : and proceeds with the Mass.

COMMUNION. Ps. 128. Lo, thus shall the man be blessed, that feareth the Lord: Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's children: and peace upon Israel.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY GOD, we beseech thee, let thy gracious favour accompany the ordinance of thy love: that those whom thou hast joined together in holy wedlock; may by thy protection live in lasting peace. Through.

¶ Having said Let us bless the Lord, or if the Mass of the day require Depart in peace, before blessing the people, the Priest, turning himself towards the Bridegroom and Bride, says : ALMIGHTY GOD, who at the beginning did create our first parents, Adam and Eve, and did sanctify and join them together in marriage; pour upon you the riches of his grace, sanctify and bless you, that ye may please him both in body and soul, and live together in holy love unto your lives' end. ℟. Amen. ¶ Then shall the Priest seriously admonish them to be faithful one to the other : to observe continence at times of prayer, and especially on Fasts and solemn Feasts : mutually to love each other, and to persevere in the fear of God. Afterward he sprinkles them with holy water, and having said May it please thee, O Holy Trinity, he gives the blessing : and reads in the accustomed manner the Gospel of St. John, In the beginning was the Word.

MASS FOR THANKSGIVING

The Mass of the most Holy Trinity, or of the Holy Ghost, or of the Blessed Virgin Mary is said, with the following prayers added under one ending.

COLLECT. O GOD, whose mercies cannot be numbered, whose goodness passeth man's understanding, we render humble and hearty thanks to thy most gracious majesty for the gifts that thou hast bestowed upon us: humbly beseeching thy mercy, that like as thou hast as at this time heard the prayers of them that call upon thee, so thou wouldest hereafter evermore dispose the way of thy servants towards the attainment of everlasting life. Through.

SECRET. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to hear the prayers of thy servants and hast preserved them from all perils: we beseech thee, mercifully to accept the savour of this our Sacrifice of thanksgiving; granting that we, being defended against all adversities, may devoutly serve thee in all good works and continually increase in thy love. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who sufferest not them that put their trust in thee to be afflicted beyond that they are able to bear, but dost ever incline thyself in mercy to the prayers of thy servants : we give thee thanks for that thou hast vouchsafed to receive our prayers and supplications, humbly beseeching thee that we, who have been partakers of this holy Sacrament, may thereby be made worthy to be defended against all adversities. Through.

Various Prayers

To be said at Mass at the Priest's discretion, together with those appointed for the day, when it is not a Double Feast.

1. For asking the Prayers of the Saints.

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we may in all things be comforted by the intercession of holy Mary, Mother of God, of all thy holy Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors and Virgins, and of all thine elect; and that like as we do call to mind their godliness of life, so we may be effectually defended by their help. Through the same.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: that, at the intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, and of all thy Saints, we may by thee be defended against all adversities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE heartily thank thee, O Lord, for that thou hast vouchsafed to feed us, who here have called to remembrance blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, and all thy Saints, with this heavenly Sacrament: and we beseech thee to grant, that this our outward performance of thy service may effectually assist us to the attainment of everlasting felicity. Through.

2. Another Prayer for the same.

COLLECT. DEFEND us, O Lord, we beseech thee, from all dangers both of body and soul: and at the intercession of the blessed and glorious Ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of blessed Joseph, of thy holy Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed (George) and of all thy Saints, grant us thy saving health and peace; that being defended from all adversities and all false doctrines, thy Church may serve thee in freedom and quietness. Through the same. In this Prayer the names of the holy Angels and of Saint John Baptist are placed before Saint Joseph.

SECRET. GRACIOUSLY hear us, O God of our salvation, and by the power of this Sacrament defend us from all dangers both of body and soul: granting us in this world the succour of thy grace, and in the world to come life everlasting. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that the gifts now offered by us in these holy mysteries may evermore cleanse and defend us: that, at the intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of blessed Joseph, of thy holy Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed (George) and of all thy Saints; we may be absolved from all our offences and defended against all adversities. Through the same.

3. For every grade in the Church.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is

governed and sanctified: receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before thee for all estates of men in thy holy Church; that every member of the same in his vocation and ministry may truly and godly serve thee. Through.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, unto us thy servants, pardon for our sins, comfort in adversity and the continual governance of thy grace : that we may in all things obey thy will, and be made worthy to obtain the continual succour of thy mercy. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy servants: that they may be delivered from all sin, and run not into any kind of danger; and walking in all godly conversation may not fear the power of any adversaries. Through.

4. For the Chief Bishop.

COLLECT. O GOD, the pastor and governour of them that put their trust in thee, look down in mercy on thy servant N., whom thou hast chosen to be pastor and ruler of thy Church: grant unto him, we beseech thee, to be in word and conversation a wholesome example to the people committed to his charge; that he with them may attain at last to the crown of everlasting life. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: granting unto N., thy

Various Prayers 095 servant, that like as thou hast chosen him to be pastor and ruler of thy Church, so he may be governed evermore by thy defence. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. DEFEND us, O Lord, we beseech thee, who have here received these heavenly mysteries: and grant that thy servant N., whom thou hast chosen to be pastor and ruler of thy Church, together with the flock committed to his charge, may thereby be preserved and strengthened against all adversities. Through.

5. For the King.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY GOD, whose kingdom is everlasting and power infinite: have mercy upon the whole Church, and so rule and govern the heart of thy chosen servant N., our King and Governour, that he, knowing whose minister he is, may above all things seek thy honour and glory; and that we and all his subjects (duly considering whose authority he hath) may faithfully serve, honour, and humbly obey him, in thee, and for thee, according to thy blessed word and ordinance. Through.

SECRET. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we are taught by thy holy Word, that the hearts of Kings are in thy rule and governance, and that thou dost dispose and turn them as it seemeth best to thy godly wisdom : we humbly beseech thee so to dispose and govern the heart of N., thy servant, our King and Governour, that, in all his thoughts, words, and works, he may ever seek thy honour

096 Various Prayers and glory, and study to preserve thy people committed to his charge, in wealth, peace, and godliness: Grant this, O merciful Father, for thy dear Son's sake.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who providest for thy people by thy power and rulest over them in love: vouchsafe so to bless thy servant N., our King, that under him this nation may be wisely governed and thy Church may serve thee in all godly quietness; and grant that he being devoted to thee with his whole heart, and persevering in good works unto the end, may by thy guidance come to thine everlasting kingdom. Through.

6. For Prelates and the Congregations committed to them.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvels: send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful spirit of thy grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to look down in mercy on the offerings of thy people: that as we do devoutly offer this our service to the honour of thy Name, so they may be profited thereby to the healing of their souls. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that we, whom thou hast refreshed with thy heavenly gifts, may be

Various Prayers 097 furthered with thy continual help : and, like as thou never failest to comfort us with the assistance of thy grace, so grant that by thee we may be made worthy of everlasting salvation. Through.

7. For the High Court of Parliament during Session.

COLLECT. MOST gracious God, we humbly beseech thee, as for this Kingdom in general, so especially for the High Court of Parliament, under our most religious and gracious King at this time assembled: that thou wouldest be pleased to direct and prosper all their consultations to the advancement of thy glory, the good of thy Church, the safety, honour, and welfare of our Sovereign and his Dominions. Through.

SECRET. O GOD, who rulest over thy people in love and orderest all things for their living: we beseech thee to accept these oblations which we offer unto thee, that the people of this land may be wisely and virtuously governed. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY GOD, who rulest over all the kingdoms of the world, and dost order them according to thy good pleasure: send thy blessing, we pray thee, upon the deliberations of the High Court of Parliament; that all things may be so ordered and settled by their endeavours, upon the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us for all generations. These

and all other necessaries, for them, for us, and thy whole Church, we humbly beg in the Name and Mediation of Jesus Christ, our most blessed Lord and Saviour: Who liveth.

8. For the Congregation and Family.

COLLECT. WE beseech thee, O Lord, at the intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin to defend this thy family from all adversities: that they, devoutly serving thee with all their hearts, may by thy mercy be protected from all the assaults of their enemies. Through.

SECRET. ALMIGHTY GOD, we beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty of service: that by the power of this holy Sacrament we thy servants may be protected against all adversities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. MOST merciful God, grant, we beseech thee, unto us, who have here received the mysteries of our redemption: that, like as we have offered unto thee this our service, so we may by thee be defended against all adversities. Through.

9. For Preserving Concord in the Congregation.

COLLECT. O GOD, who art the author of peace and lover of charity, grant unto thy servants truly to dwell in unity according to thy will: that, though we be compassed about by many temptations, yet we may by thee be delivered from the same. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to look upon these our oblations: and grant that like as we do pray to be delivered from the sins which we have committed, so we may be preserved from all the devices of our enemies. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, pour into our hearts thy spirit of charity: that as thou hast now fulfilled us with one heavenly bread, so we may by thy mercy be enabled to dwell together in unity and concord. Through.

10. Against the Persecutors of the Church.

COLLECT. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy people: that, being delivered from all adversities and all false doctrines, thy Church may serve thee in freedom and quietness. Through.

SECRET. DEFEND, O Lord, we pray thee, us thy servants: that we, cleaving fast to things heavenly, may faithfully serve thee both in body and soul. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord our God: that we, whom thou hast made partakers of heavenly gladness, may by thee be defended from all earthly perils. Through.

11. For Defence against Persecutors and Malefactors.

COLLECT. O LORD, we pray thee, that thou wouldest abate the pride of our enemies: and by the mighty power of thy right hand confound the devices of them that boast themselves against thy servants. Through.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, that by these holy mysteries we may be cleansed from all our secret offences, and delivered from all the devices of our enemies. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. BEHOLD, O God our Defender, and protect us against all the assaults of our enemies: that we, being delivered from the fear of all dangers, may serve thee with a quiet mind. Through.

12. For any Necessity.

COLLECT. O GOD, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness: be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually. Through.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord : that by this sacrifice ordained for our salvation, we may evermore be delivered from the bonds of our sins, and defended against all adversities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast made us partakers of the gifts of these holy mysteries: we humbly beseech thee; that those things which thou hast commanded us to do in remembrance of thee, may be profitable to the succour of all our infirmities. Through.

13. For any Tribulation.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY GOD, despise not thy people that in their afflictions call upon thee : but for the glory of thy Name, mercifully assist us in all our troubles and adversities. Through.

SECRET. O LORD, who hast ordained this sacrifice to be the propitiation of our sins, and the means whereby of thy loving-kindness we are restored unto salvation: mercifully grant that these our oblations may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to look upon our tribulations: and turn from us the fury of thine anger that we most righteously have deserved. Through.

14. In Time of Dearth and Famine.

COLLECT. O GOD, our heavenly Father, we beseech thee to behold the afflictions of this thy people: and grant that the scarcity and dearth, which we do

now most justly suffer for our iniquity, may through thy goodness be mercifully turned into cheapness and plenty. Through.

SECRET. O GOD, who quickenest man's substance by the nourishment of outward food, and by thy holy Sacraments dost inwardly renew the same: grant, we beseech thee, that thy mighty succour may ever bestow on us those things that be necessary both for our bodies and our souls. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, merciful Father, increase, we pray thee the fruits of the earth by thy heavenly benediction: and grant that we, who have been partakers of thy everlasting mysteries, may use the fruits of the earth to thy glory, the relief of those that are needy, and our own comfort. Through.

15. In Time of Earthquake.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, at whose look the earth doth tremble: we beseech thee to incline thine ear unto us that call upon thee for deliverance from the perils that beset us; that whereas we are sore afraid by reason of thy wrath that shaketh the foundations of the earth, thy mercy may speedily heal the sores thereof for the relief of our necessities. Through.

SECRET. O GOD, who hast laid the foundations of the earth, we beseech thee mercifully to receive

the prayers and oblations of thy people: deliver us, we pray thee, from the present perils of earthquake, that the terrors of the visitation of thy divine anger may be made a wholesome medicine for our souls; and that we who are but dust and must return to dust, may learn so to walk in holiness and godliness of living that we may rejoice in the attainment of heavenly felicity. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to defend us who have here received this holy Sacrament: and grant that the earth which by reason of our sins thou hast caused to tremble may by thy heavenly power be established in security; that the hearts of all men may see and know that the punishments which thou sendest of thy wrath are abated by the clemency of thy mercy. Through.

16. To ask for Rain.

COLLECT. O GOD, our heavenly Father, in whom we live and move, and have our being: send us, we beseech thee in this our necessity such moderate rain and showers, that we may receive the fruits of the earth to our comfort and to thy honour. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept our oblations : and send upon us a seasonable rain to the relief of our necessities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT us, O Lord, we pray thee, to enjoy a refreshing rain: that by thy goodness this present drought may be watered by the showers of heaven. Through.

17. To ask for Fair Weather.

COLLECT. O ALMIGHTY LORD GOD, we humbly beseech thee, that although we for our iniquities have worthily deserved a plague of rain and waters: yet upon our true repentance thou wilt send us such weather, as that we may receive the fruits of the earth in due season; and learn both by thy punishment to amend our lives, and by thy clemency to give thee praise and glory. Through.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that thy grace may alway prevent and follow us: and mercifully accept these our oblations which for the remission of our sins we offer unto thee, to the glory of thy Name; humbly beseeching thee that by the intercession of thy Saints they may be profitable unto us for the relief of our necessities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY GOD, we humbly beseech thy mercy: that thou wouldest assuage this plague of immoderate rains and shew forth upon us the gladness of thy countenance. Through.

18. To restrain Tempests.

COLLECT. O LORD, by whom alone thy household is defended against spiritual wickedness: mercifully grant that they may likewise be delivered from the malignity of the tempests of the air. Through.

SECRET. RECEIVE, O Lord, we pray thee, this sacrifice of praise, which here we offer unto thee, giving thee thanks for the benefits that thou hast bestowed upon us, and humbly beseeching thee ever to continue towards us the same thy mercies. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost amend us by thy chastisement, and preserve us by thy pardon: grant unto us thy humble servants to enjoy such tranquillity of weather, that we may henceforth rejoice in the bounty of thy comfort and ever make use of the same unto thy honour and glory. Through.

19. In time of Murrain among Animals.

COLLECT. O GOD, who hast given even the dumb beasts to be a succour and comfort to man's labour: we humbly beseech thee that thou wouldest not suffer them to perish; but grant that, forasmuch as the sustenance of man without them cannot but fail, so they may ever be profitable for our necessities. Through.

SECRET. O LORD, we pray thee, mercifully look upon this our sacrifice: and of thy great goodness, grant us thy help in our time. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that thy faithful people, being filled with thy heavenly benediction, may be preserved both in body and soul : that they may render unto thee all meet and worthy service, and evermore receive the benefits of thy mercy. Through.

20. For the Priest himself.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and merciful God, mercifully look upon the prayers that in my lowliness I offer unto thee: and grant that I, thy servant, whom for no merits of my own, but of the infinite abundance of thy mercy thou dost suffer to serve thee in thy heavenly mysteries, may worthily minister unto thee in thy holy temple; that the prayers which I utter with my outward lips may by the power of thy sanctification be brought to good effect. Through.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, that by the power of this holy Sacrament I may be cleansed from all the defilements of my sins, and that I may by thy grace be made worthy to fulfil the ministry committed to my charge. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast vouchsafed to me a sinner to stand before

thee to minister at thy holy Table, and to praise the power of thy holy Name: mercifully grant that by the wondrous power of this holy Sacrament I may obtain the pardon of my sins, and be found worthy to offer unto thy Divine Majesty true and laudable service. Through.

21. For the Gift of Tears.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, who didst bring forth a fountain of living waters to assuage the thirst of thy people: draw out, we pray thee, from our stony hearts the tears of repentance; that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness. Through.

SECRET. O LORD our God, vouchsafe, we pray thee, look down in mercy on these our oblations, to which in atonement for our sins we offer unto thy Majesty: draw forth, we pray thee, from our eyes such streams of tears, as shall quench the flames that have been kindled in our souls by reason of our sins. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, pour into our hearts the grace of thy Holy Spirit: that we may be enabled by tears of sorrow to wash away the defilements of our sins; and that, whereas we do heartily desire thy forgiveness, so we may of thy infinite goodness effectually receive the same. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

22. For the Remission of Sins.

COLLECT. O GOD, who dost not cast out sinners by reason of their offences, but of thy loving mercy sparest them that are penitent: mercifully hear the prayers of thy humble servants; that our hearts being enlightened by thy Holy Spirit we may be enabled to perform those things that thou commandest. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, that this our present sacrifice which we offer unto thee for the remission of our sins may be an acceptable offering in thy sight, and profitable unto all, both quick and dead, for their salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY GOD, graciously hear the prayers of this thy family: and grant that, like as we have of thee been enabled to receive this holy Sacrament, so the same may of thy bounty perpetually work in us to good effect. Through.

23. For Public Penitents.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, mercifully forgive the sins of thy servants that confess their faults unto thee: that they whose consciences by sin are accused may not be delivered unto the punishment they have deserved, but may obtain of thy loving mercy pardon and forgiveness. Through.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, almighty and merciful God, that this oblation may be profitable unto thy servants: that they may be henceforth delivered from the bonds of their sins and defended against all adversities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY and merciful God, who desirest that all men should repent and confess their sins unto thee, to the intent that they may amend their lives and not perish: look down on these thy servants; and grant that by the merits of this holy Sacrament which we have received, they may be delivered from the fury of thy wrath and obtain the forgiveness of all their iniquities. Through.

24. For the Tempted and Tried.

COLLECT. O GOD, who alone canst justify the wicked, and wouldest not the death of a sinner: we beseech thee, that thy servants who put their trust and confidence in thy mercy may be defended by the loving-kindness of thy heavenly succour and preserved by thy continual help; that in all their troubles and temptations they may steadfastly cleave unto thy service. Through. SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that by these holy mysteries we may be cleansed from the sins which we have committed, and that these thy servants may be absolved from all their offences. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE pray thee, O Lord, that by this holy Sacrament which we have received we may be purged from all our sins: and that these thy servants may be delivered from all transgression; that whereas their consciences are bound by reason of their guilt, they may receive the plenteous healing of thy heavenly power, to the glory of thy Name. Through.

25. To repel Evil Thoughts.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, graciously look upon our prayers: that, our hearts being delivered from the assaults of all evil imaginations, we may be found worthy to be made a dwellingplace acceptable unto thee. Through.

SECRET. ACCEPT, O Lord, we pray thee, this sacrifice which we offer unto thee for our salvation: that the thoughts of our hearts being purged from all uncleanness and preserved from harm, we may receive of thy great mercy the enlightenment of thy Holy Spirit. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who lightenest every man that cometh into this world, we pray thee to enlighten our hearts with the brightness of thy grace: that we may of thee be enabled to think such things as be good and pleasing unto thy Divine Majesty, and love thee with the sincere affection of our hearts. Through.

26. To ask the Grace of Continence.

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that the fire of thy Holy Spirit may in such wise cleanse our reins and our hearts: that we serving thee in pureness both of body and soul may be found an acceptable people in thy sight. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

SECRET. O LORD, we pray thee, smite asunder the chains of our sins: that we who seek to offer unto thee our sacrifice of praise in perfect freedom and in innocency of heart, may by thee be restored to that estate which thou didst bestow upon us at the first; and like as thou hast vouchsafed to save us by thy grace, so grant that by thy pardon we may again be made partakers of salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, our helper and defender: that, our heart and flesh being renewed by the strength of continence and the newness of chastity, we which have offered unto thy mercy this sacrifice of praise, may evermore be cleansed from all temptations. Through.

27. To ask the Grace of Humility.

COLLECT. O GOD, who dost resist the proud, but givest grace unto the humble: grant unto us, we pray thee, the true virtue of humility after the pattern wherein thine only-begotten Son mani-

fested himself unto his faithful servants; that we may in no wise exalt ourselves to provoke thine anger, but serving thee in all lowliness may thankfully receive the gifts of thy grace. Through the same.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that these our oblations may effectually obtain for us the grace of true humility: that, our hearts being freed from the pride of the eyes and the lust of the flesh, and delivered from the affections of this world, we may so live in all soberness, righteousness and godliness, that we may attain the reward of eternal felicity. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to make us partakers of this holy Communion: grant that we may thereby be delivered from all the defilements of sin, and shewing forth in our lives all due humility may be brought to the glory of thy heavenly kingdom. Through.

28. To ask the Grace of Patience.

COLLECT. O GOD, whose only-begotten Son did by his longsuffering tread under foot the pride of the enemy of mankind: grant unto us, we pray thee, so rightly to call to mind the sufferings which he of his great goodness bare for our sakes, that after his example we may patiently endure all our troubles and adversities. Through the same.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept the gifts and oblations, which we devoutly offer unto thy Divine Majesty: humbly beseeching thee to grant that of thy bountiful goodness we may thereby receive grace to suffer patiently in all our afflictions. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that we which have received these holy mysteries, may by the same be restored unto the grace wherefrom we have fallen: that by thy constant protection both here and ever, we may be enabled to endure patiently in all the assaults of our enemies. Through.

29. To ask the Grace of Charity.

COLLECT. O GOD, who dost make all things work together for good to them that love thee: pour into our hearts, we beseech thee, the steadfast affection of charity; that as by thy holy inspiration thou dost put into our minds good desires, so we may not be turned aside from the same by any temptations. Through.

SECRET. O GOD, who by thy holy sacraments and commandments dost renew us after the fashion of thy likeness: we beseech thee to stablish our goings in thy paths; that like as thou hast vouchsafed unto us the hope of obtaining thy gift of charity, so this oblation of our sacrifice may make us effectually to be partakers of the same. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the grace of thy Holy Spirit may enlighten our hearts: that, being renewed in the sweetness of perfect charity, they may abundantly bring forth the fruits of the same. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

30. For Devoted Friends.

COLLECT. O GOD, who by the grace of thy Holy Spirit dost endue the hearts of thy faithful people with the most excellent gift of charity: we beseech thee to keep thy servants, for whom we implore thy mercy, both outwardly in their bodies and inwardly in their souls; that they may love thee with all their hearts and with pure affection perform such things as are acceptable in thy sight. Through... in the unity of the same Spirit.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to have compassion on thy servants and handmaids for whom we offer unto thee this sacrifice of praise: that by the merits of these holy mysteries they may obtain the grace of thy heavenly benediction, and be brought to the glory of eternal felicity. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with these holy mysteries: grant, we beseech thee, that like as we have offered unto thee these tokens of our salvation for the advancement in charity of thy servants and handmaids, so they may

be profitable unto them for the relief of their necessities and for their continual peace. Through.

31. For Enemies.

COLLECT. O GOD, who art the lover of peace and the preserver of charity: grant unto all our enemies such true peace and charity, that they may obtain of thee the remission of all their sins; and that we being armed with thy defence may be preserved from all their devices. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: that by thy mercy we may be delivered from all the assaults of our enemies, and that they may receive of thee the pardon of all their iniquities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that we, which have been partakers of this holy Communion, may by thee be delivered from all our offences and defended against all the devices of our enemies. Through.

32. For Prisoners and Captives.

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst deliver thy holy Apostle Saint Peter from his bonds and suffer him to depart unhurt: deliver, we beseech thee, this thy servant from his bonds; and by the merits of the same thy holy Apostle suffer him to depart unhurt from his present captivity. Through.

SECRET. POUR out, O Lord, we pray thee, upon these our oblations the abundance of thy heavenly benediction: that, this thy servant being loosed from his captivity, we may speedily rejoice in his deliverance. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of us who have here received this holy Sacrament: and grant that the same may effectually avail to the deliverance of this thy servant from the bonds of his captivity. Through.

33. For Voyagers by Sea.

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst guide our fathers through the Red Sea, and didst bring them through the deep waters singing praises to the glory of thy Name: we humbly beseech thee that thou wouldest defend thy servants now travelling by sea from all adversities; that they voyaging in all tranquillity may attain unto the haven where they would be. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these the prayers and oblations of thy servants: that they for whom we offer unto thee these holy mysteries, may by thee be defended against all adversities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to sanctify us with thy heavenly mysteries, we humbly

beseech thy Majesty: that, as thou hast suffered us at thy holy Table to call to remembrance thy servants for whom we pray, so thou wouldest mercifully grant that by the wood of the holy Cross they may be absolved from all their sins and delivered from all adversities. Through.

34. For the Safety of the Living.

COLLECT. STRETCH forth, O Lord, we pray thee, on thy faithful people the right hand of thy heavenly succour: that they, diligently seeking thee with all their hearts, may be found worthy to obtain those things that they have asked according to thy will. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to have compassion on our prayers, and graciously to accept the oblations of thy faithful people which we offer unto thee for their salvation: and to the intent that none may ask aught amiss or fail in his petitions, grant, we beseech thee, that what we ask faithfully, we may obtain effectually. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, to thy faithful people steadfastly to cleave unto thee in faith and singleness of heart: that they being stablished in thy heavenly charity may not by any temptations be parted from the fulness of the same. Through.

35. For the Quick and Dead.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast dominion both of the quick and of the dead,

who likewise hast mercy upon all men, whom by reason of their faith and works thou hast foreknown: we commend unto thee all those for whom we now do offer our prayers, whether in this world they still be held in the bonds of the flesh, or being delivered therefrom have passed into that which is to come; beseeching thee that at the intercession of all thy Saints they may of thy bountiful goodness obtain the remission of all their sins. Through.

SECRET. O GOD, to whom alone is known the number of thine elect, whom thou hast chosen to set in eternal felicity: grant, we beseech thee, that at the intercession of all thy Saints, the names of all them that are commended to our prayers and of all thy faithful people may be found written in the book of them that are ordained to everlasting blessedness. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, cleanse us, we pray thee, by the Sacrament which we have received: and at the intercession of all thy Saints grant that this holy Communion may bring upon us not guilt to our damnation but pardon to our salvation; that it may cleanse the guilty and confirm the feeble, that it may strengthen us against every danger in this world, and obtain for thy faithful people both quick and dead the remission of all their sins. Through.

36. For those about to be ordained.

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY GOD, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church by the precious Blood of thy dear Son: mercifully look upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops and Pastors of thy flock, that they may lay hands suddenly on no man, but faithfully and wisely make choice of fit persons to serve in the sacred Ministry of thy Church. Through.

SECRET. HEAR us, O Lord, we beseech thee, and to those which shall be ordained to any holy function give thy grace and heavenly benediction: that both by their life and doctrine they may set forth thy glory, and set forward the salvation of all men. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY GOD, the giver of all good gifts, who of thy divine providence hast appointed divers Orders in thy Church: give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all those who are to be called to any office and administration in the same; and so replenish them with the truth of thy doctrine, and endue them with innocency of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great Name, and the benefit of thy holy Church. Through.

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