The new BOOK OF Common Prayer.  
According to the form of the Kirke of Scotland, our Brethren in faith and Covenant.  Ephes. 2. 18. 
Through Christ we both have an access, by one Spirit unto the Father.  
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May .23. London Printed by john joness, 1644.   

THE New Book of Common PRAYER.  
EVery week once, the Congregation assemble to hear some place of the Scriptures orderly expounded, at which time, it is lawful for every man to speak or inquire, as God shall move his heart, and the Text Minister occasion: so it be without pertinacy, or disdain, as one that seeketh rather to profit, then to contend. And if so be that any contention arise, than such as are appointed Moderators, either satisfies the party, or else, if he seem to cavil, exhort him to keep silence, reserving the judgement thereof to the Ministers and Elders, to be determined in their Assembly.  
THe highest degree, and most annexed to the Ministry and Government of the Church, is the exposition of God's Word, contained in the Old and New Testament.  
But because men cannot so well profit in that knowledge, except they be first instructed in the tongues: and humane Sciences (for now God worketh not commonly by miracles) it is necessary that seed be sowed for the time to come, to the intent that the Church be not left barren; and waste to our posterity, & that Schools also be erected, and Colleges maintained with just, and sufficient stipends, wherein youth may be trained in the knowledge and fear of God, that in their ripe age they may prove worthy members of our Lord Jesus Chest, whether it be to rule in Civil Policy, or to serve in the Spiritual Ministry, or else to live in godly reverence and subjection.  

WHen the Congregation is assembled, ●t the hour appointed, the Minister useth ●is Confession or the like in effect, exhorting the people diligently to examine themselves following in their hearts the tenor of his words.  
The Minister saith. O Eternal God and most merciful Father, we confess and acknowledge, here before thy divine Majesty that we are miserable sinners, conceived and borne in sin and iniquity, so that in us there is no goodness. For the flesh ever more rebelleth against the Spirit, whereby we continually transgress thine holy precepts and Comandements, and so purchase to ourselves, through thy just judgement, death and damnation, notwithstanding o heavenly Father, for as much as we are displeased with ourselves, for the sins that we have committed against thee, and do unfeignedly repent us of the fame, we most humbly beseech thee for Jesus Christ his sake, to show thy mercy upon us, to forgive us all our sins, & to increase thy holy Spirit in us, that we acknowledging from the bottom of our hearts our own unrighteousness, may from hence forth, nor only mortify our sinful lusts and affections, but also bring forth such fruits as may be agreeable to thy most blessed will, not for the worthiness thereof, but for the merits of thy dear beloved Son Jesus Christ, our only Saviour, whom thou hast already given, an oblation and offering for our sins, and for whose sake we are certainly persuaded that thou wilt deny us nothing that we shall ask in his name according to thy will, for thy Spirit doth assure our consciences that thou art our merciful father and so lovest us thy children through him, that nothing is able to remove thy heavenly grace and favour from us. To thee therefore o Father, with the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end, So be it.  
Then the minister prayeth to God for the removing of some present trouble or otherwise, as the present occasion doth require.  
This done the people sing a Psalm altogether in a tune which all may understand, as it hath used to be done both in England and Scotland before Sermon, and whiles the said Psalm is singing the Minister goeth up into the Pulpit, and it being ended the Minister prayeth in the Pulpit as God shall move his he art, first beging the assistance of God's holy Spirit, and so proceedeth to the Sermon.  
After Sermon the Minister prayeth for the whole state of Christ's Church, concluding. OUr Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom, the power and glory, for ever and ever, Amen.  
Then he prayeth, saying. ALmighty and everlaking GOD, vouchsase we beseech thee to grant us perfect continuance in thy lively faith augmenting the same in us daily, till we grow to the full measure of our perfection in Christ, whereof we make confession saying,  
I Believe in God the Father Almighty maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, which was conceived by the Holy Ghost, borne of the Virgin Mary suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified dead and buried, he descended into hell, the third day he risen again from the dead, he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead, I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting, Amen.  
Then the People sing a Psalm, which ended, the Minister pronounceth the blessing in these or the like words.  
THe grace of our Lord jesus Christ, the love of God, and communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all, so be it.   

The Order of Baptism.  
The child which is to be baptised must be brought to the Church on the day appointed, acompanied with the Father and Godfather, etc. And after the Sermon, if there be any, the child is to be presented to the Minister.  
Then the Minister saith. Do you present this child to be baptised, earnestly desiring that it may be engrafted in the mystical body of Jesus Christ?  
They answer.  
Yea, We require the same.  
Then the Minister declaring and setting forth God's love, desires them to take notice and consider the great charge that is laid upon them, telling them thus.  

Dear beloved.  
IT is your duty with all diligence that your children in time convenient be instructed in all doctrine necessary for a true Christian, chief that they be taught to rest upon the justice of Christ alone, and to abhor; and flee all Superstition, Papistry and Idolatry. A●d to the intent that we may be assured, that you the Father, and the surety consent to the performance hereof: Declare here before God, and the face of his Congregation, the sum of that Faith wherein you believe, and will instruct this child.   
Then the Father, or in his absence the Godfather, saith, I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and in Jes●s Christ, etc.  
Which done, the Minister explaineth these Articles, going through each particular branch thereof.  
Which being ended the Minister kneeling down, prays for the child, Concluding. OUr Father which art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come, etc.  Minister. 
NAme the child:  
Which being told him, he sprinkleth the child with water, and saith, N. I baptise thee in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.  
After which he giveth God thanks for making us, and our children partakers of that blessed Sacrament.   

The Administration of the Lords Supper.  
THe day wherein the Lords Supper is to be administered (which commonly is once a month) or so oft as the Congregation shall think expedient, the Minister first being in his Pulpit desireth the people to consider how Jesus Christ did ordain unto us his holy Sacraments.  
Then the Minister readeth: 1 Cor. 11. Chap. beginning at this part of the Chap. I have received of the Lord that which I have delivered unto you (and so in to the end of the Chapter.  
After which he proceedeth to an Exhortation.  
The Exhortation being ended, the Minister cometh to the Table, every man, and woman, placing themselves with most conveniency.  
FIrst, the Minister taketh the Bread, and giveth thanks, which being done, he breaketh the Bread. First, receiving it himself, and then delivereth it to the people, who are to distribute and divide the same among themselves, (according to our Saviour's command) and in the same manner he likewise giveth the Cup, during which time, some place of the Scriptures reads, which doth lively set forth the death of Christ, (to the intent that our eyes and senses may not only be occupied in these outward signs of Bread and Wine, which are called the visible Word, but) that our hearts and minds (also) may be fully fixed in the contemplation of the Lords death, which is by this holy Sacrament represented.  
Then the Minister giving thanks after all have received. saying. Most merciful Father, we render to thee all praise, thanks, and glory, for that it hath pleased thee of thy great mercies to g●ant unto us miserable sinners so excellent a gift and treasure, as to receive us into the fellowship, and company of thy dear Son Jesus Christ our Lord, whom thou hast delivered to death for us, and hast given him unto us, as a necessary food and nourishment unto everlasting life. And now we beseech thee also, o heavenly Father, to grant us this request, that thou never suffer us to become so unkind, as to forget so worthy benefits, but rather imprint, and fasten them sure in our hearts, that we may grow and increase more and more in true faith, which continually is exercised in all manner of good works: and so much the rather, o Lord, confirm us in these perilous days, and rages of Satan, that we may constantly stand & continue in the confession of the same, to the advancement of thy glory, who art God over all, blessed for ever. So be it.  
After which is to be sung a Psalm of thanksgiving. MY soul give laud, etc. (or the like)  
After which the Minister giveth the blessing, and they depart.   

The form of Matrimony.  
THe Bains or Contract are to be published three several days in the Congregation (to the intent, that if any person have interest or title to either of the parties, they may have sufficient time to make their challenge.)  
The Minister coming to join them together in Matrimony, first maketh an Exhortation, after which he saith.  
I Require and charge you, as you will answer at the day of judgement, when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, that if either of you do know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in Matrimony, that ye confess it. For be ye well assured, that so many as be coupled otherwise then God's Word doth allow, are not joined together by God, neither is there Matrimony lawful▪  
If no impediment, be the Minister saith to the Congregation. I Take you to witness, that be here present, beseeching you all to have good remembrance hereof, and moreover if their be any of you, which knoweth that either of these parties be contracted to any other; or knoweth any other lawful impediment, let them now make declaration thereof.  
If no cause be alleged he proceedeth, saying to the man, FOr as much as no man speaketh against this thing, you M. shall protest here before God and his holy congregation, that you have taken, and are now content to have N. here present for your lawful wife, promising to keep her, love and entreat her in all things, according to the duty of a faithful husband, forsaking all others during her life, and briefly to live in all holy conversation with her, keeping faith and truth in all points, according as the word of God and his holy Gospel doth command.  
He Answereth. Even so I take her before God, and the presence of this his congregation.  
Then the Minister saith to the Woman. YOu N. shall protest here before the face of God, in the presence of his holy Congregation, that you have taken, and are now content to have M, here present for your lawful husband, promising to him subjection and obedience, forsaking all other during his life, and finally to live in an holy conversation with him, keeping faith and truth in all points, as God's word doth prescribe.  
She answereth. Even so I take him before God, and in the presence of this his congegation.  
After which the Minister instructeth them, out of some places of Scripture, and so commendeth them to God: saying, THe Lord sanctify, and bless you, the Lord power the riches of his grace upon you, that ye may please him, and live together in holy love, to your lives end. So be it.  
Then is sung the 128 Psalm, or some other pertinent for the occasion.   

The Visitation of the Sick is referred to the discretion of the Minister.   

Of Burials.  
THe Corpse is reverently brought to the Grave, accompanied with the Congregation; without any further Ceremonies: which being laid in the Grave, the Minister maketh some comfortable exhortation to the people touching death, and resurrection, committing the body to the earth▪ and so they depart.   
FINIS.