0i OF ^mCETo^ SEP 16 1988 BV 198 .H86 1891 Hungerford, Edward, 1829- 1911. The American book of church services A \ed THE '\MERICAN OK OF CHURCH SERVICES VflTH ^clection^ for flc^pon^^itie fieabing AND tuLL ORDERS OF SERVICE FOR THE CELEBRATION O^ MATRIMONY, FOR FUNERALS, AND OTHER OCCASIONAL MINISTRATIONS -.LSO AN AMPLE LIST OF ^ekctions? of ^acreD £pu0tc WITH REFERENCES FOR THE GUIDANCE OF PASTORS AND CHORISTERS EDWARD HUNGE'RFORD ^^^1 OF PRl.«;c?^ SEP 16 19ffl BOSTON AND NEW YORK HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN AND COMPANY 1891 Copyright, i88g, By EDWARD HUNGERFORD. All rights reserved. The Riverside Press, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A. Electrotyped and Printed by H. O. Houghton & Company. preface. npHE Church Services which prevail most widely in -*- this country have been developed out of the ex- tremely simple worship first introduced by the Pil- grims and other early settlers of New England. The process of development is still in progress. In their present somewhat complex form they are indigenous to our soil, and, contrasted with those orders of wor- ship which, imported from the old countries, have not been materially changed, they may be characterized as American. The Pilgrims accompanied their preaching with extemporaneous prayers and the singing of psalms. Cotton Mather * gives the morning order as practised in New England in the first quarter of the last cen- tury. It consists of (i) The Long Prayer, (2) A Psalm sung, (3) The Sermon, (4) The Short Prayer, (5) The Benediction. He says that in the afternoon a second psalm was sometimes sung after the short prayer. The reading of the Scriptures as an act of worship had no place. Its introduction was a later innovation. With choirs came a broader use of sacred music. The gradual expansion of the primitive method re- * Ratio Disciplines, etc., Boston, 1726. IV PREFACE. suited in making the following order of worship very common fifty years ago : (i) Anthem, (2) Invoca- tion, (3) A Metrical Hymn, (4) Scripture Reading, (5) The Long Prayer, (6) Hymn, (7) Sermon, (8) Prayer, (9) Hymn, (10) Doxology, (11) Benediction. This order has since been enriched by interpolations, such as choir responses ; the singing of anthems, among which the old church hymns, Te Deum, Gloria in Ex- celsis, Gloria Patri, and others have become conspic- uous ; reciting of the Lord's Prayer ; the Apostles' Creed ; the use of Responsive Readings. All churches now use some of these, some churches use all of them ; but in their use there is no uniform order, nor does the arrangement of the service always reveal a care- ful study of the subject of worship, which, under the present tendency to enrichment, is becoming of suffi- cient importance to demand rank as a special depart- ment of the pastor's education. The American Book of Church Services gives ex- pression to this home growth while aiming to reduce its results to something like uniformity. The order adopted is in nearly every service that which has for a long time been customary in the greater part of the churches of this country, and an effort has been made to group into suitable form under that order those elements which have gradually come into use. The adherence of the book to the traditions of this indi- genous order, and its purpose to present only a legit- imate outcome of it, may, it is hoped, justify a title which might otherwise seem presumptuous. Such a title calls attention to the existence of a method of worship which has grown up under the conditions of our national life, and is crystallizing into definite PREFACE. V form, under the exercise of its liberty to adopt and as- similate to itself whatever is best in ancient or mod- ern liturgical usage. In the midst of a wide discus- sion of the possibilities of a national liturgy, the title reveals the significant fact that a worship properly American has long been in process of formation un- der the natural law of adaptation to surroundings, and is now assuming a more rapid development by the introduction of varied material. In this growth we repeat the history of every national worship, which, when left free to express the spiritual wants of the people, presents upon the basis of Christian unity a superstructure that differentiates it from all others. The services here offered to the churches lay no claim to perfection, though they are the result of pro- longed study of the subject of worship in its ancient methods and in its adaptation to the wants of this stirring age. They are also the result of delightful experiences in the active pastorate. This is true of the Morning and Evening Services, which, substan- tially as here given, have been in successful use ; and it is peculiarly true of the Fuller Communion Ser- vice, which has, in its main features, been tested in a church composed largely of laboring people, and has been proved by most happy results in respect of unanimity of endorsement and of spiritual enjoyment. The book does not offer a special order for every Sunday of the year. It assumes that each church will adopt one order for the morning and another for the evening to be used continuously. Variable ele- ments are left to the choice of pastors, who will usually prefer to select these parts, including anthems and other choir pieces, with special reference to the VI PREFACE. theme of the sermon, which thus becomes the cause of a pervading unity of thought and feeUng. To meet the wants of the greatest possible number, two arrangements each for Morning and Evening Ser- vice are offered to the choice of churches. One of these is simple, the other more complex. With the same purpose, two orders for celebrating the Lord's Supper are offered, as is also a Vesper Service with- out sermon. For Baptisms, Marriages, and other Oc- casional Ministrations, forms have been prepared with sometimes an alternate. Under the plan of printing in each order those parts which are constant or are likely to come into most frequent use, the repetition of anthems and other elements was not to be avoided. It was thought that pastors and congregations would prefer to have the material, so far as possible, printed in its proper place, rather than search for it in other portions of the book. When services are complex, conscientious atten- tion to details is essential. Pastors should request their congregations to observe the suggestions in re- gard to attitudes in worship. Of considerable impor- tance is the conspicuous posting of hymns, choir calls, and anthems in sight of the congregation, that without other announcement the people may join in them by a spontaneous movement, or may devoutly follow the texts of them, which for this purpose have been printed. Pf'ayers. In some of the services prayers have been inserted. They are not designed to exclude extemporaneous PREFACE. VU prayer, but to aid and if desired to supplement it. To those who do not use them, they may be valuable as indicating, especially in the Communion Service, the proper subjects of prayer at each stage, and may become models. These prayers have been drawn from the most varied sources, in the Eastern and Western Church. In each case the source is indi- cated. Besides fresh translations from Renaudot's famous work on the Liturgies of the Eastern Church, some of Neal's translations have been adopted, and Bright's Ancient Collects has been a valuable aid. Available books of service have also been used. In comparatively few instances has it been thought de- sirable to propose new prayers, but the liberty of free translations, and even of occasional alterations, has not been refused when, in a prayer otherwise valu- able, ancient phraseology seemed liable to be misun- derstood, or where later errors of doctrine have found expression. Litanies. In behalf of the Litany should be said that it is above all others the prayer of the congregation. Its use cannot be too strongly urged. It helps the young to participate in public and private worship ; it fosters the feeling of fellowship more than does any other form of prayer. But in our litany we must express the needs of our times. For this reason new litanies must be prepared for use in public and in the family as the conditions of life change. The litany is the cry of the people out of present necessity. These con- siderations have not prevented the insertion with others of the litany of the Episcopal Church, conse- Vlli PREFACE. crated by long use. In furtherance of participation in prayers, the " Amen " has in these services been usually assigned to the congregation. The Collection of Prayers and Thanksgivings for Various Occasions is designed not only for public but also for family worship. Respofisive Readifzgs. In the arrangement of Responsive Readings for use in public worship historical and exegetical con- siderations must necessarily be subordinated to the de- votional purpose. The Selections have been grouped under a few leading heads, which do not lay claim to exact discrimination, but may guide the minister to a choice in harmony with the theme of his discourse. He will be further aided by the title of each Selection, which usually expresses some dominant thought of that Selection. In some cases these headings and titles might, no doubt, be equally well replaced by others. The Psalms admit of only a loose grouping after the plan adopted. The heading " Didactic " is less satisfactory than the others, but on the whole nothing so well expresses the general impression left by reading many of the Psalms, whether they be prayers, or hymns of praise, or more direct recitals of ethical principles. The term must be regarded as only broadly indicative of this impression. No definite rule has guided the breaking up of the Psalms into responses. The verses have to a great extent been followed, but where they too sharply in- terrupt the thought they have been disregarded. When the same response recurs in a Psalm care has been taken to assign it to the congregation. In gen- PREFACE. IX eral a choppy or strongly staccato movement has been avoided. The portions of Scripture which make up a single reading have been chosen with such reference to kinship of thought as might constitute each Selec- tion a lesson. Throughout the Selections, as in nearly all places, the Revised Version has been used. For musical purposes the texts used by the composers have neces- sarily been followed. The Christian Year. The Christian Year is happily more and more re- garded by churches of all denominations. A few defi- nite references to it have been submitted, but these constitute only a small part of the material given from which choice can be made for the historic days of the church. The book has assumed that the needs of such occasions would be best met by presenting abundant material to the discretion of an intelligent and devout ministry. Music. Besides the musical texts which have been printed in each service, a somewhat extended collection of choir calls, anthems, etc., has been prepared for the aid of pastors and choristers. In this collection the texts have also been printed and numbered, that they may be announced to the congregation which may thus fol- low the words as they are musically rendered. The music recommended is of a type distinctly sacred. A general guarantee of its excellence is to be found in its selection by Dr. B. C. Blodgett, Professor of Music in Smith Collesfe, to whom the author of this work is X PREFACE, indebted for valuable aid, and for some of his most happy experiences in the conduct of public "worship. That a considerable number of the compositions cited should be from the pen of Professor Blodgett might be expected from his eminence as a worker in the cause of sacred music, from his superiority as a com- poser, and because many of these pieces are endeared to his former colaborer by the most hallowed associ- ations. Length of Services. Rightly conducted, these services will scarcely ex' ceed the usual length. In this matter much depends upon the judgment of the minister in making his se- lections. A word of caution should be given against the too frequent prolongation of anthems, and espe- cially of choir responses. The latter should always be short, and may often be replaced by an organ re- sponse. In the morning services the Hymn of Aspi- ration should never contain more than two verses, and the Hymn of Praise not more than two or three. In respect of time consumed, as well as of spiritual im- pression, that music will usually be found most ser- viceable which proceeds with directness to its goal, with but little repetition and in stately though simple movement. Burlington, Vt., April 23, 1888. preface to tfte J^econti <£tiition. THE changes made in this edition will not inter- fere with its use in any congregation to which the first edition may have been introduced. A few emendations of the text have been found desirable, but these affect only the parts assigned to the min- ister. A single change of order has been introduced on page S;^, where the rubrics for the Gloria Patri and the Responsive Readings are made to correspond with those on page 93. On page 35, the rubrics have been so changed that those of the congregation who prefer to do so may stand during The Passion Anthem and The Invitation to Communion ; and on page ;^S, a rubric is inserted for The Eucharistic Anthem. On page 14, a Choir Call has been substituted for Number 4 of the first edition, and on page 15 The Invocation by the minis- ter alone has been eliminated, the space being now occupied by Choir Calls. Pages 59 to 62, The Litany of the Protestant Epis- copal Church is omitted, while Prayers and Thanks- givings for Various Occasions have been transferred to pages near the close of the book, and pages 59 to xii PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. 70, thus left vacant, are occupied by Prayers Suitable to be used in Morning and Evening Services. New material consists of The Mid- Week or Prayer- Meeting Litany, and The Morning Litany vi^ith Varied Responses for the use of those who object to the rep- etition of the suffrages, " Good Lord deliver us," and " We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord." On page 383, a prayer has been added under the title " In Time of Tumult." A Subject Index to Responsive Readings has been provided at the end of the volume. In the first edition, the term " Arranged " was placed on the title-page, not without doubt of its applicabil- ity to a work which contains much original matter, and in which derived matter is referred to its sources. Since the first issue of the book, original matter has from time to time been added, and has now been in- creased to such extent as makes the word " Arranged " misleading. It has therefore been stricken from the title-page. A few new references have been given under Musi- cal Selections. Experience shows that the require- ments of these services may be met by very simple music. A volunteer choir will readily learn to chant the Chief Anthems printed in the services, using such music as may be found in many hymn-books. Of these the congregation will not tire, and their use may be continued while other music is being selected and learned. For Choir Calls, those referred to in " New Choir and Congregation," by Geo. F. Root, published by Root & Sons Music Company, Chicago, are short and so simple that choirs of the most limited practice can use them. These cannot be had in sheets, but as the PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION, xiii book contains between thirty and forty Antiphons, or "Responsive Services," available for evening worship, and as a number of pieces besides Choir Calls have been referred to, the purchase of the book for choirs may seem justifiable. The references often include only a fragment of a composition. In these cases the remainder should be omitted if it is desired that the people follow the text under the guidance of a tablet. The publications of Parish Choir,* Boston, Mass., can all be had in sheets. They are of great excel- lence, and the one-star references have almost with- out exception been found suitable for choirs that have been in practice but a short time. The works of Dr. B. C. Blodgett are marked by deep feeling and impressive harmony. His one-star pieces require patient practice by beginners, but are within their ability, and abundantly repay the labor expended on them. His compositions for men's voices have been published by Arthur P. Schmidt, Boston, Mass., and those for mixed voices are soon to ap- pear. They will probably be issued in sheets, as are many of the references to Novello, Ewer & Co., New York. The time required for the services has been ascer- tained by actual use. The Fuller Order of Morning Service requires, with a sermon occupying twenty-five minutes, one hour and fifteen or twenty minutes. This allows for organ voluntary, notices, offertory, and closing exercises. The Fuller Order for the Celebra- tion of the Lord's Supper, with such a sermon as is suggested in the Observations which precede the order, requires one hour and twenty minutes. The * This is the title of the firm. XIV PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. Vesper Service is accomplished in forty-five minutes, leaving the remainder of the hour for discourse. The Fuller Order of Evening Service would require some- what less time than the Vesper Service. Burlington, Vermont, January 12, 1891. Content!?, PAGE The Shorter Order of Morning Service i The Fuller Order of Morning Service ii The Shorter Order for the Celebration of the Lord's Supper 25 The Fuller Order for the Celebration of the Lord's Supper 29 A Collection of Pastoral Calls to Worship ... 47 The Offertory 52 The Morning Litany 54 Prayers suitable to be used in a Morning Service 59 Prayers suitable to be used in an Evening Service 67 The Shorter Order of Evening Service 71 The Fuller Order of Evening Service 77 An Order for Vesper Service 85 A General Order of Service for Sunday Schools . 99 A Short Litany for the Use of Sunday Schools . . . 100 Family Prayer Morning 103 A Morning Litawy for the Family 106 Evening 109 An Evening Litany for the Family 113 An Order of Service for the Baptism of Infants .115 An Order of Service for the Baptism of Adults . 122 The Fuller Order for the Reception of Members 128 The Order for the Reception of Members as rec- ommended BY THE Creed Commission of the Congregational Churches 132 An Order of Service for the Solemnization of Matrimony 135 An Order of Service at Funerals 144 The Burial of the Dead 155 Prayers Suitable for Use at the House or in Church on Funeral Occasions 160 Morning Litany for the Use of Schools, Col- leges, AND Other Institutions 1 63 The Morning Litany with Varied Responses 166 The Mid-Week Litany, or a Litany for Prayer- Meetings -- 171 Prayers and Thanksgivings for Various Occa- sions -- 176 Prayers FOR Family Occasions ._ 188 Special Prayers for the Nation 191 Musical Selections. Choir Calls to Worship for Mixed Voices 193 Choir Calls to Worship for IMale Voices 198 Responses for Morning and Evening Service for Mixed Voices 202 Responses for Morning and Evening Service for Male Voices 207 Anthems and Chants for Morning and Evening Service for Male and Mixed Voices 209 Anthems and Chants for Morning and Evening Service for Mixed Voices 213 Anthems and Chants for Morning and Evening Service for Male Voices 222 Anthems and Chants for the Celebration of the Lord's Supper — Male and Mixed Voices 229 Antiphons 234 2D!)e &l)orter (©rDer of horning ^erbice* OBSERVATIONS. This service omits the Response after the Lord's Prayer, the Second Scrip- ture Lesson, the Apostles' Creed, and the Offertory Prayer, which are contained in tlie Fuller Order of Morning Service. Should the minister prefer to use the offertory sentences with responses, the service will not thereby be prolonged, as these will continue only during the time of collecting the offerings. In the Hymn of Aspiration not more than two verses should be used, and not more than three in the Hymn of Praise. The former of these should express satisfaction with the day of rest, or the house of God, or a longing for God and his worship, or some kindred sentiment. The Hymn of Praise, being the response of the congregation to both the Pastoral and the Choir Calls to Worship, which usually summon the people to praise, is designed to be distinctly what the name indicates. The minister may easily give to all the parts selected a tone in harrnony with the theme of the sermon, and thus prepare the way for the presentation of the truth. THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY. After the Organ Voluntary the minister reads as many as may seem to him convenient of the following SENTENCES. [Congregation sits.] npHis is the day which the Lord hath made ; we will •^ rejoice and be glad in it. Ps. ii8 : 24. The Lord is in his holy temple : let all the earth keep silence before him. Hab. 2:20. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts : the whole earth is full of his glory. Is. 6 : 3. God is a spirit : and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth, ^ohn 4 : 24. Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord ? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams, i Sam. 15 : 22. 2 MORN/A'G SERVICE. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after right- eousness : for they shall be filled. Mat. 5 : 6. Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. Mat. 5:8. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Fs. 32 : i. For we have not a high priest that can not be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Heb. 4 : 15. For the law was given by Moses ; grace and truth came by Jesus Christ, yohn i : 17. No man hath seen God at any time ; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. ^o/m i : 18. For the love of Christ constraineth us ; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died ; and he died for all, that they which live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who for their sakes died and rose again. 2 Cor. 5 : 14, 15. Now hath Christ been raised from the dead, the first fruits of them that are asleep. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead, i Cor. 15 : 20, 21. For Christ entered not into a holy place made with hands, like in pattern to the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear before the face of God for us. Heb. 9 : 24. Then is sung by the Congregation THE HYMN OF ASPIRATION. [Congregation stands.] Then is given THE PASTORAL SALUTATION. [Congregation stands.] -T^HE Lord bless thee, and keep thee : The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee : The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Amen. Num.b-. 24, 25, 26. THE SHORTER ORDER. 3 Here follows THE PASTORAL CALL TO WORSHIP, which may consist of one of the following passages from the Psalms, or such other as maybe found in the Collection of Pas- toral Calls to Worship. [Congregation sits. J /^IVE unto the Lord, O ye sons of the mighty, ^ Give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name ; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The Lord sat as King at the flood ; Yea, the Lord sitteth as King for ever. The Lord will give strength unto his people ; The Lord will bless his people with peace. Ps. 29: 1, 2, lO, II. "DLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose ^ sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity. And in whose spirit there is no guile. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous : And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Ps. 32: 1,2, II, TV/TAKE a joyful noise unto God, all the earth : "'•'■*■ Sing forth the glory of his name : Make his praise glorious. Say unto God, How terrible are thy works ! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine ene- mies submit themselves unto thee. All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee ; They shall sing to thy name. p^- 66: i, 2, 3, 4. Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth ; O sing praises unto the Lord ; To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which are of old ; Lo, he uttereth his voice, and that a mighty voice. 4 MORNING SERVICE. Ascribe ye strength unto God : His excellency is over Israel, And his strength is in the skies. O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places : The God of Israel, he giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. Ps. 68 : 32, 33, 34, 35. Let the Pastoral Call to Worship be seconded by THE CHOIR CALL TO WORSHIP, which may be one of the followmg, or any one taken from the Collection of Choir Calls to Worship. 2 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, Even the God of our salvation. He that is our God is the God of salvation ; And unto God the Lord belong the issues from death. Ps. 68: 19, 20. 7 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem : Praise thy God, O Zion. For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates : He hath blessed thy children within thee. He maketh peace in thy borders, And filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. Ps. 147: 12, 13, 14. 6 O praise the Lord, all ye heathen : Praise him, all ye nations. For his merciful kindness is ever more and more to- ward us : And the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord. ps. 117: i, 2. 5 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good : For his mercy endureth for ever. ps. 107: i. To these Calls to Worship let the whole Congregation respond in THE HYMN OF PRAISE. [Oongregation stands.] THE SHORTER ORDER. 5 After the Hymn comes THE INVOCATION, [Congregation stands.] closing with THE LORD'S PRAYER. [Congregation stands.] /^UR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy ^^ name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Here may be collected THE OFFERINGS, when any are to be made. During the Collection verses may be recited from the Offertory by the Minister. After the Offerings may be given THE NOTICES. Here may the Minister read THE SCRIPTURE LESSON. After the Scripture Lesson may be said or sung THE MORNING ANTHEM, which niay be one of those here following, or one taken from the Collection of Anthems, or such other as the Minister may approve. I. Venite, exultemus Domino. Ps. 95. r\ COME, let us sing unto the Lord ; let us heartily ^-^ rejoice in the strength of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving ; and show ourselves glad in him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God ; and a great King above all gods. In his hand are all the corners of the earth ; and the strength of the hills is his also. 6 MORNING SERVICE. The sea is his, and he made it ; and his hands pre- pared the dry land. O come, let us worship and fall down, and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is the Lord our God ; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness ; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth ; and with righteousness to judge the world, and the people with his truth. 2. Gloria in excelsis. /^LORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good ^^ will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son Jesus Christ ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that tak- est away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy ; thou only art the Lord ; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. 3. Jubilate Deo. Ps. 100. r\ BE joyful in the Lord, all ye lands : serve the Lord ^^ with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God ; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves ; we are his peo- ple, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise ; be thankful unto him, and speak good of his name. THE SHORTER ORDER. J For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting ; -nd his truth endureth from generation to generation. 4. Benedichis. Luke i : 68. ■pLESSED be the Lord God of Israel ; for he hath visited and redeemed his people ; And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us, in the house of his servant David ; As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began ; That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us. 5. De Profundis. Ps. 130. /^UT of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. ^^ Lord, hear my voice : let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand ? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning : I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord ; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. 6. Magnificat. Luke i : 46. TV/TY soul doth magnify the Lord : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his hand- maiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me ; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him, throughout all generations. 8 MORNING SERVICE. He hath showed strength with his arm ; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat ; and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things ; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel ; as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, forever. 7. Benedictus es, Domine. "DLESSED art thou, O Lord God of our fathers : Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou for the name of thy majesty : Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou in the temple of thy holiness : Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths, and dwellest between the cherubim : Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou on the glorious throne of thy king- dom : Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou in the firmament of heaven : Praised and exalted above all for ever. 8. Te Deunt laudamiis. "IXTe praise thee, O God ; we acknowledge thee to be ^^ the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee, the Father ever- lasting. To thee, all angels cry aloud ; the heavens, and all the powers therein. To thee, cherubim and seraphim continually do cry, Holy, holy, holy. Lord God of Sabaoth ; Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of thy glory. The glorious company of the apostles praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise thee. The noble army of martyrs praise thee. THE SHORTER ORDER. 9 The holy church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee ; The Father, of an infinite majesty ; Thine adorable, true, and only Son ; Also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, thou didst humble thyself to be born of a virgin. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in the glory of the Father. We believe that thou shalt come to be our judge. We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with thy saints, in glory everlasting. O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage. Govern them, and lift them up for ever. Day by day we magnify thee ; And we worship thy name ever, world without end. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us. O Lord, let thy mercy be upon us, as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have I trusted ; let me never be confounded. After the Anthem comes A SELECTION FOR RESPONSIVE READING. [Congregation stands.] Here follow in order THE PRAYER. [Congregation bows or kneels.] A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands.] lO MORNING SERVICE. THE SERMON. PRAYER. [Congregation bows or kneels.] A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Oongregation stands until the Close of Service.] THE DOXOLOGY. THE BENEDICTION. SILENT PRAYER, closed by an ORGAN CHORD. %\lt ifuUer (i^mv of horning ^erbtce* OBSERVATIONS. This service is designed for a sermon occupying from thirty to thirty-five minutes. Here, as in the shorter morning service, the Hymn of Aspiration and the Hymn of Praise should have the distinct character specified in the observations preceding that service. The former of these hymns should have two verses, and the latter two or three verses. A Morning Litany has been prepared for occasional use, the petitions of which spring more especially from the present conditions of our social life. The Litany of theProtestant Episcopal Church has been printed for any who may prefer to use it. If used, these litanies are supposed to take the place, for the most part, of other prayers at that point in the service. Deyoutness will be greatly furthered by adherence to the directions given as to attitudes assumed by worshippers, and especially by continuing the attitude of devotion during the short organ responses after the prayers. No choir responses have been introduced after the prayers. They may, if preferred, be used in place of the organ responses, but, if used, should be short, and should be treated by the Congregation as a proper continuation of the prayer. THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY. After the Organ Voluntary the Minister reads as many as may seem to him convenient of the following SENTENCES. [Congregation sits.] 'yHis is the day which the Lord hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it. J^s. ii8 : 24. The Lord is in his holy temple : let all the earth keep silence before him. Hal?. 2 : 20. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts : the whole earth is full of his glory. Is. 6 : 3. God is a spirit : and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth, ^^o/in 4: 24. Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord ? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams, i Sam. 15 : 22. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after right- eousness : for they shall be filled. Afaf. 5 : 6. 12 MORNING SERVICE. Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. Mat. 5 : 8. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Ps. 32 : i. For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our io-firmities ; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Heb. 4: 15. For the law was given by Moses ; grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John i : 17. No man hath seen God at any time ; the only be- gotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. JoJui i : 18. For the love of Christ constraineth us ; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died ; and he died for all, that they which live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who for their sakes died and rose again. 2 Cor. 5 : 14, 15. Now hath Christ been raised from the dead, the first fruits of them that are asleep. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead, i Cor. 15 : 20, 21. For Christ entered not into a holy place made with hands like in pattern to the true ; but into heaven itself, now to appear before the face of God for us. Heb. 9 : 24. Then is sung by the Congregation THE HYMN OF ASPIRATION. [Congregation stands.] Then is given THE PASTORAL SALUTATION. [Congregation stands.] 'T'HE Lord bless thee, and keep thee : ■*• The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee : ^ The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Num. 6 : 24, 25, 26. Congregation : Amen. THE FULLER ORDER. 1 3 Here follows THE PASTORAL CALL TO WORSHIP, which may consist of one of the following passages from the Psalms, or such other as may be found in the Collection of Pastoral Calls to Worship. [Congregation sits] r^ IVE unto the Lord, O ye sons of the mighty, ^^ Give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name ; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The Lord sat as King at the flood ; Yea, the Lord sitteth as King for ever. The Lord will give strength unto his people ; The Lord will bless his people with peace. Ps. 29: I, 2, ro, II. "DLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous : And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Ps. 32: I, 2, II. lY/TAKE a joyful noise unto God, all the earth : Sing forth the glory of his name : Make his praise glorious. Say unto God, how terrible are thy works ! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine ene- mies submit themselves unto tttee. All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee ; They shall sing to thy name. Ps. 66: i, 2, 3, 4. CiNG unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth ; O sing praises unto the Lord ; To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which are of old ; Lo, he uttereth his voice, and that a mighty voice. Ascribe ye strength unto God : 14 MORNING SERVICE. His excellency is over Israel, And his strength is in the skies. O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places : The God of Israel, he giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. ^^- ^^ = 32, 33, 34, ss- Let the Pastoral Call to Worship be seconded by THE CHOIR CALL TO WORSHIP, which may be one of the following, or such other as may be found in the Collection of Choir Calls to Worship. 2 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, Even the God of our salvation. He that is our God is the God of salvation ; And unto God the Lord belong the issues from death. Ps. 68 : 19, 20. 17 O Israel, trust thou in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. The Lord hath been mindful of us ; He will bless us : He will bless the house of Israel ; He will bless the house of Aaron. Praise ye the Lord. Ps. us : 9, 10, n, 12. 8 Bless the Lord, O my soul ; And all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits ; Who forgiveth all thine iniquities ; Who healeth all thy diseases ; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction ; W'ho crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts ; Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. THE FULLER ORDER. I 5 Bless the Lord, all his works, In all places of his dominion ; Bless the Lord, O my soul. Ps. 103: I, 2, 3, 4, 21, 22. 5 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good ; For his mercy endureth for ever. Pj. X07: i. 6 O praise the Lord, all ye heathen : Praise him, all ye nations. For his merciful kindness is ever more and more to- ward us : And the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord. ps. 117: i, 2. 7 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem ; Praise thy God, O Zion. For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee. He maketh peace in thy borders. And filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. Ps. 147: 12, 13, 14. The Lord is a God of judgment and mercy ; Blessed are all they who wait for him. n. 30: 18. Thou to whom all creatures bow, Within this earthly frame. Through all this world how great art thou, How glorious is thy name. chorah. 9 O give thanks unto the Lord : for he is gracious ; And his mercy endureth for ever. 1 Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, Give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The Lord sitteth upon the flood ; Yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever. The Lord will give strength unto his people ; The Lord will bless his people with peace. Ps. 29: T, 2, 10, H. To the Choir Call to Worship let the whole Congregation respond in THE HYMN OF PRAISE. [Ooiigregation stands.] l6 MORNING SERVICE. Here follows THE INVOCATION, [Congregation stands.] by Minister and People responsively. Minister : Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, CoJigregation : Let thy glory be above all the earth. Minister: Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Cotigregation : According as we have hoped in thee. Minister : O Lord, let thy presence be manifested among us. Congregation : Shine thou in our hearts, Minister: To give the light of the knowledge of thy glory, Congregat/on : In the face of Jesus Christ. Minister : Let the words of my mouth and the medi- tation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. Congregation : O Lord, my rock, and my redeemer. Here let all audibly join in THE LORD'S PRAYER. [Congregation stands.] /^UR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy ^-^ name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. ORGAN RESPONSE. [Congregation stands with bowed heads.] Here follows THE OFFERTORY (page 52) to be used only when Offerings are to be made. THE FULLER ORDER. 17 After the Offertory may be given THE NOTICES. Then follows THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON, and at the close of each Scripture Lesson the Minister should say ! Here ends this Scriphire Lesson. After the first Scripture Lesson may be said or sung ; THE GLORIA TIBL To be sung in unison. -X ^ Then should be read THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON. Here follows THE CHIEF MORNING ANTHEM, which may be one of the following, or such other as may be selected from the Collection of Anthems, or may be approved by the Minister. O I. Venite, exidtemtis Domino. Psalm 95. COME, let US sing unto the Lord ; let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation. Let US come before his presence with thanksgiving ; and show ourselves glad in him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God ; and a great King above all gods. In his hand are all the corners of the earth ; and the streno;th of the hills is his also. 1 8 MORNING SERVICE. The sea is his, and he made it ; and his hands pre- pared the dry land. O come, let us worship and fall down, and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is the Lord our God ; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness ; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth ; and with righteousness to judge the world, and the people with his truth. 2. Gloria in excelsis. /^LORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy ; thou only art the Lord ; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. 3. Jubilate Deo. Psalm 100. r\ BE joyful in the Lord, all ye lands ; serve the Lord ^^ with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God ; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves ; we are his peo- ple, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise ; be thankful unto him, and speak good of his name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting ; and his truth endureth from generation to generation. THE FULLER ORDER. 1 9 4. Benedictus. Luke 1 : 68. TDLESSED be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people ; And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us, in the house of his servant David ; As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began ; That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us. 5. De Profundis. Psalm 130. /^UT of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. ^ Lord, hear my voice : let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand ? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord ; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. 6. Magjtificat. Luke i : 46. TVTY soul doth magnify the Lord ; and my spirit hath ■*■'-*■ rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his hand- maiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me ; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him, throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm ; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 20 MORNING SERVICE. He hath put down the mighty from their seat ; and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things ; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel ; as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever. 7. Benedicttis es, Domine, TDLESSED art thou, O Lord God of our fathers : Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou for the name of thy majesty: Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou in the temple of thy holiness : Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths, and dwellest between the cherubim : Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou on the glorious throne of thy kingdom : Praised and exalted above all for ever. Blessed art thou in the firmament of heaven : Praised and exalted above all for ever. 8. Te Detim laudamus. "rys praise thee, O God ; we acknowledge thee to be ^^ the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee, the Father ever- lasting. To thee, all angels cry aloud ; the heavens, and all the Powers therein. To thee, cherubim and seraphim continually do cry, Holy, holy, holy. Lord God of Sabaoth ; Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of thy glory. The glorious company of the apostles praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise thee. The noble army of martyrs praise thee. The holy church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee ; THE FULLER ORDER. 21 The Father, of an infinite majesty ; Thine adorable, true, and only Son ; Also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, thou didst humble thyself to be born of a virgin. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in the glory of the Father. We believe that thou shalt come to be our judge. We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with thy saints, in glory everlasting. O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage. Govern them, and lift them up for ever. Day by day we magnify thee ; And we worship thy name ever, world without end. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin, O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us. O Lord, let thy mercy be upon us, as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have I trusted ; let me never be confounded. 9. Benedicite, omnia opera Domini. r\ ALL ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye heavens, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye waters that be above the firmament, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O all ye powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye sun and moon, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. 22 MORNING SERVICE. O ye stars of heaven, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye showers and dew, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye winds of God, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye fire and heat, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye winter and summer, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye dews and frosts, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye frost and cold, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye ice and snow, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye nights and days, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye lightnings and clouds, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O let the earth bless the Lord ; yea, let it praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye mountains and hills, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O all ye green things upon the earth, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye wells, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye seas and floods, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye whales, and all that move in the waters, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O all ye fowls of the air, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O all ye beasts and cattle, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye children of men, bless ye the Lord; praise him, and magnify him for ever. THE FULLER ORDER. 23 O let Israel bless the Lord ; praise him, and mag- nify him for ever. O ye priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye spirits and souls of the righteous, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye holy and humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him for ever. Then follows THE SELECTION FOR RESPONSIVE READING, [Congregation stands.] and at its close should be said or sung THE GLORIA PATRI. /^LORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Then all join in reciting THE APOSTLES' CREED. [Congregation stands.] T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord ; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the virgin Mary ; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried ; [He descended into hell,] These words may be omitted. The third day he rose from the dead ; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty ; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 24 MORNING SERVICE. 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. Minister : The Lord be with you. Cong7'egation : And with thy spirit. Minister : Let us pray. [Congregation bows or kneels.] Here follow PRAYERS such as the Minister may wish to offer in his own words. After the extemporaneous prayers, if they be brief, or if thought best in place of them, may be given the Morning Litany or selected prayers. And when the Prayers are ended may be given AN ORGAN RESPONSE. [Congregation bows or kneels.] Then follow in order : A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands.] THE SERMON. A PRAYER. [Congregation bows or kneels.] A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands until the Close of Service.] THE DOXOLOGY. THE BENEDICTION. SILENT PRAYER, closed by AN ORGAN CHORD. 2Dl)e §)t)orter <^rDer for ttje Celebration of tl^e llorD'0 Supper* OBSERVATIONS. This Shorter Order for Celebrating the Lord's Supper is intended for the use of such churches as do not devote the whole morning service to that observance. It may be used at the close of the morning service, and is also suitable for use in the afternoon. It may be enriched, if thought best, by the selection of por- tions from the Fuller Order. Let the Minister read as many as may be convenient of the following SENTENCES. /^OME unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, ^ and I will give you rest. Mat. ii : 28. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3 : 16. Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all accepta- tion, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, i Tim. i : 15. Being therefore justified by faith, let us have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ ; through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand ; and let us rejoice in hope of the glory of God. R0771. 5 : i, 2. Or are ye ignorant that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death ? Rom. 6:3. For if we have become united with him by the like- ness of his death, we shall be also by the likeness of his resurrection ; knowing this, that our old man was 26 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. crucified with him, that the body of sin might be done away, that so we should no longer be in bondage to sin. Rom. 6 : 5, 6. The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God : and if children, then heirs ; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glori- fied with him. Ro7n. 8 : 16, 17. After the Sentences may be sung A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands.] Then may follow such SCRIPTURE LESSON as the Minister may choose, or, if preferred, the Lesson may be omitted for a brief DISCOURSE. Then should be offered A PRAYER OF PREPARATION. After the Prayer should be recited THE INSTITUTION, as follows : ■pvEARLY beloved, in the night in which he was be- trayed, our Lord, being with his disciples to eat the Passover, took bread and blessed and brake it ; and he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat ; this is my body, which is for you : this do in remembrance of me. In like manner also he took the cup after supper and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying. Drink ye all of it ; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is shed for many unto remission of sins : this do in remembrance of me. Wherefore brethren, as often as ye eat this bread, and drink the cup, ye proclaim the Lord's death till he come. THE SHORTER ORDER. 2/ In remembrance of our blessed Lord and of his sacrifice for us, we take the bread \Jie7'e let the Minis- ter take the bread\ and hft up our prayer. Here let the Minister offer THE PRAYER OF THE BREAD. [Congregation bows or kneels.] After the Prayer let the Minister say : In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ this bread is broken \Iiere let the Minister break the bread\ and given unto you \Iiere let the Minister give the bread to those who are appointed to serve]. Take, eat, this is the Lord's body. Those who serve receive the bread from the hands of the Min- ister. One of them, usually the senior deacon, offers ihe bread to the Minister, and when he has partaken they pass it to all who will commune. Then the bread is returned into the hands of the Minister, and opportunity may be given for any one who has been passed by in the distribution to signify the same by rising. Then, the deacons being seated, the Minister gives to them that they may partake. When all have partaken of the bread let the Minister, having poured the wine, say : In remembrance of our Lord we take the cup [here let hi?n take the cup\ and give thanks. Here let the Minister offer THE PRAYER OF THE CUP. [Congregation bows or kneels.] After the Prayer let the Minister say: In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I give you this cup \here let him give the cup to those appointed to serve]. Drink ye all of it. This is his blood of the covenant which is shed for many unto remission of sins. Those who serve then take the cup and do with it as they did hi the distribution of the bread. 28 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. When all have communed may be taken THE OFFERINGS FOR THE POOR. Then may be sung by the Congregation A HYMN OF PRAISE, with THE DOXOLOGY. [Congregation stands until the Close of Service.] THE BENEDICTION is followed by SILENT PRAYER, which is closed by AN ORGAN CHORD. 2Di)e iFuller ©roer for ttje Celebration of tlje llorU'0 Supper* OBSERVATIONS. This Order for the Celebration of the Lord's Supper is designed to occupy the usual time of the morning service. It is expected that the elements will be distributed in presence of the entire congregation, experience having shown that non-cornmunicants are not usually disposed to retire unless the church, by some break in the service, shows that it expects them to do so. The celebra- tion thus becomes a showing forth to the world of the Lord's death. The Sermon is reduced to a short discourse, giving special direction to the thoughts of the people, or it may be omitted. The service consists of three parts : — 1. General Worship and Instruction; closing with the second Scripture Lesson. 2. The Passion Service; which especially recalls the sufferings of Christ. This portion begins with the preparatory prayer, and closes with the Apostles' Creed and the first two sentences of the following respoiisives. 3. The Communion Service proper; which begins with the Sursum Corda, " Lift up your hearts." In this last the Scripture order has been followed with studious care, while respect has been had to the method prevalent in our country. Fidelity in both these regards has, as might be expected, been found consistent with the rev- erential restoration, in their proper places, of those subjects of prayer and those ascriptions of praise which have been almost universal observances of the Chris- tian Church at the table of the Lord through the ages, and the recognition of which seems a plain dictate of the now happily growing spirit of Christian unity. It is, perhaps, not too much to hope that those who do not adopt the prayers as here given may adopt the order and spirit of them, and may unite in the praises, and that all those who use the service as a whole may more than ever feel their oneness with the great body of believers. The Passion Service endeavors to realize the sufferings of Christ, that we may thankfully rejoice in his willing sacrifice. Appropriate selections for re- sponsive reading will be found under the heading. Sufferings of God's People and of the Messiah. The character of the Passion Anthem is indicated by the anthems given under that name in the Musical Selections. The Passion Hymn should be of similar nature. The Eucharistic Anthem marks the passage of sentiment into hope, thanksgiving, and praise. A sympathetic observance of these transitions by the minister in his selections will enhance the value of the whole service. 30 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY. After the Organ Voluntary the Minister reads as many as may seem to him best of the following SENTENCES, or such others as he may choose from the usual order of Morning Service. •T^His is the day which the Lord hath made ; we will ■*■ rejoice and be glad in it. Fs. ii8 : 24. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after right- eousness : for they shall be filled. Alatt. 5 : 6. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Ps. 32 : i. If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous : and he is the propitiation for our sins ; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world, i John 2 : i, 2. For we have not an High Priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Heb. \\ 15. After the Sentences follows THE HYMN OF ASPIRATION. [Congregation stands.] After the Hymn let the Minister give THE PASTORAL SALUTATION. [Congregation stands.] THE Lord bless thee, and keep thee : The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee : The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Num. 6: 24, 25, 26. Congregation: Amen. Here follows THE PASTORAL CALL TO WORSHIP, which may consist of one of the following passages from the Psalms, or one selected from the Collection of Pastoral Calls to Worship. [Congregation sits.] THE FULLER ORDER. 3 1 TV/TAKE a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth : ■'■'*■ Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises. Sing praises unto the Lord with the harp ; With the harp and the voice of melody. With trumpets and sound of cornet Make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord. Ps. 98 : 4, 5, 6. "DLESS the Lord, O my soul ; And all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul. And forget not all his benefits : Who forgiveth all thine iniquities ; Who healeth all thy diseases ; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction ; Who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies. Bless the Lord, ye angels of his ; Ye mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless the Lord all ye his hosts ; Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Bless the Lord, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion : Bless the Lord, O my soul. Ps. 103: 1,2,3,4,20,21,22. pRAiSE ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good : For his mercy endureth for ever. Blessed are they that keep judgment, And he that doeth righteousness at all times. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. And let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the Lord. Ps. 106: i, 3, 48. r\ PRAISE the Lord, all ye nations ; Laud him, all ye peoples. For his mercy is great toward us ; And the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord. Ps. 117. 32 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. pRAiSE ye the Lord. ■*■ Praise the Lord, O my soul. While I live will I praise the Lord : I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind ; The Lord raiseth up them that are bowed down ; The Lord loveth the righteous ; The Lord preserveth the strangers ; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow ; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. The Lord shall reign for ever, Thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the Lord. Ps. 146: i, 2, s, 9, 10. pRAiSE ye the Lord ; For it is good to sing praises unto our God ; For it is pleasant, and praise is comely. The Lord doth build up Jerusalem ; He gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. He telleth the number of the stars ; He giveth them all their names. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power ; His understanding is infinite. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his mercy. Ps. 147: i, 2, 3, 4, s, "• Let the Pastoral Call to Worship be seconded by A CHOIR CALL TO WORSHIP, selected from the Collection of Choir Calls to Worship. Let the congregation respond in THE HYMN OF PRAISE. [Congregation stands.] After the Hymn follows THE INVOCATION, which may be offered by the Minister alone, or responsively by Minister and People. If by Minister alone let him say : [Congregation stands.] THE FULLER ORDER. 33 "DE thou exalted, O God, above the heavens : Let thy glory be above all the earth. p^, 57 : 5. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. According as we have hoped in thee. /'j. 33: 22. O Lord, let thy presence be manifested among us. Shine thou in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of thy glory, in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 c^r. 4:6. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my rock, and my redeemer. Ps. 19 : 14. Or, if by Minister and People responsively, [Congregation stands.] Minister: Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens : Congregation : Let thy glory be above all the earth. Minister : Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Congregation : According as we have hoped in thee. Minister : O Lord, let thy presence be manifested among us. Congregation : Shine thou in our hearts. Minister : To give the light of the knowledge of thy glory. Congregation : In the face of Jesus Christ. Minister : Let the words of my mouth and the med- itation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. Congregation : O Lord, my rock, and my redeemer. Here let all audibly join in THE LORD'S PRAYER. /^UR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread ; and forgive us our trespasses, as we for- give those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine 34 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. ORGAN RESPONSE. [Congregation stands with bowed heads.] Here may be administered BAPTISM to any who are to be admitted to the church, and, after the Bap- tism, Members may be Received, according to the orders given for those ceremonies. Here follows THE OFFERTORY (page 52). Then may be read THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON. After the first Scripture Lesson may be given a brief SERMON OR EXHORTATION. After the Discourse should be read THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON. Here follows THE PREPARATORY PRAYER, which may be in the Minister's own words, or, if preferred, in one of the forms here given. [Congregation bows or kneels.] r\ God, the Father, who in thy great and ineffable love to man didst send thy Son into the world, to bring back the wandering sheep, turn not away thy face from us,* but cleanse us, O Lord, from our secret faults, and mercifully forgive our presumptuous sins, that we may receive thy holy things with a pure mind ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, f Congregation : Amen. Or this, ■pTERNALLY living and loving God, our heavenly ■'-' Father, who dost permit us to draw near in the * Liturgy of Saint James. t Leonine. THE FULLER ORDER. 35 celebration of this sacrifice once made for us and for all men by the crucifixion and death of thy dear Son our Lord, suffer us not, by thoughtless approach to these types of his broken body and shed blood, to eat and drink condemnation to ourselves ; but by thy grace cause us so to discern the Lord's body, that our consciences may be cleansed from guilt, our souls be nourished with his life, and we made partakers of his sacrifice in spirit and truth, to thy praise and glory, through him, our only Advocate and Redeemer. Congregation : Amen. ORGAN RESPONSE. [Congregation still bowing or kneeling.] Here follows A MESSIANIC SELECTION FOR RESPONSIVE READING. [Congregation stands.] Then is given THE PASSION ANTHEM. [Congregation may stand.] After the Anthem let the Congregation join in singing THE PASSION HYMN. [Congregation stands.] Then should the Minister give THE INVITATION TO THE COMMUNION [Congregation stands.] in the customary form, or in the words following : "pvEARLY beloved in the Lord, ye who mind to come to the holy communion of the body and blood of our Saviour Christ, must consider how Saint Paul ex- horteth all persons diligently to try and examine themselves, before they presume to eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For as the benefit is great, if with a true penitent heart and lively faith we receive that holy sacrament ; so is the danger great, if we re- ceive the same unworthily. Judge therefore your- selves, brethren, that ye be not judged of the Lord ; repent ye truly for your sins past ; have a lively and 36 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. steadfast faith in Christ our Saviour ; amend your lives, and be in perfect charity with all men ; so shall ye be meet partakers of those holy mysteries. Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the command- ments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways ; draw near with faith, and take this holy sacrament to your comfort.* Then let the Minister say : Let us make our humble confession to Almighty God. And let all audibly join in one of the following forms of CONFESSION. [Congregation bows or kneels.] A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who art ac- "^ quainted with all our ways, and from whom no secret can be hid ; we humbly confess before thee the sinfulness of our hearts and lives. We condemn our- selves by reason of our transgressions which thou mightest justly visit upon us, and are bowed to the dust when we remember the bitter passion and death of thy beloved Son, who for our iniquities was brought to the cross. His innocence overwhelms us with guilt : his unmerited pains testify to our ill deserving : his dying shows us worthy of death. O Lord, our re- pentings are kindled within us. Have mercy upon us, gracious God. Out of the dust we cry unto thee. Forgive us, O Lord, and remove our transgressions from us. Restore in us thy peace, and make haste to save us. By the death of thine only Son renew in us thy life ; and grant that by the help of thy grace we may turn from all unrighteousness, and henceforth follow the pattern of his obedience ; to whom, with thee, O Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, be the praise of our salvation. Amen. * Common Prayer. THE FULLER ORDER. 37 A LMiGHTY God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, -^ maker of all things, judge of all men ; we acknowl- edge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we, from time to time, most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings ; the re- membrance of them is grievous unto us ; the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father ; for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past ; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of thy name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.* Amen. After the Confession let the Minister say; [Congregation still bowing or kneeling.] Minister : Our Lord Jesus Christ saith : Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Mat. 11 : 28. Hear also these words of comfort : God so loved the world, that he gave his only be- gotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life, yohn 3 : 16. Faithful is the saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. I Tim, 1:15. Then may the Minister offer this PRAYER. A LMIGHTY God, our hcavcnly Father, who of thy ■^ great mercy hast promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto thee ; bestow upon us, we beseech thee, the comfort of thy pardon ; deliver us from our sins ; con- firm and strengthen us in goodness ; and bring us to everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.f * Common Prayer. t Based upon the Common Prayer. 38 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. Congregatio7i : Amen. Minister : O Lord, open thou our lips. Congregation : And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Then should be said or sung by all in celebration of God's for- giving grace, THE GLORIA PATRI. [Congregation stands.] /^LORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the ^-^ Holy Ghost ; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Here follows THE EUCHARISTIC ANTHEM. [Congregation may stand.] Then should Minister and Congregation recite THE APOSTLES' CREED. [Congregation stands.] T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, maker of ■*• heaven and earth : And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord : Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the virgin Mary ; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried ; [He descended into hell,] These words may be omitted. The third day he rose from the dead ; He ascended into heaven. And sitteth on 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. THE FULLER ORDER. 39 [Congregation bows or kneels.] Mmister : The Lord be with you. CoJigregation : And with thy spirit. Minister : Lift up your hearts. Congregation : We Uf t them up unto the Lord. • Mi?tister: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.» Congregation : It is meet and right so to do. Minister : It is meet, right, and our duty, to praise thee, bless thee, adore thee and give thanks unto thee, creator of all things visible and invisible ; whom the heavens praise with all their hosts, the sun, moon, and stars ; the earth and the sea with all that are in them ; also the heavenly Jerusalem, the church of the first born who are enrolled in heaven, angels, arch- angels, principalities and powers ; singing The Tri- umphal Hymn, saying,* [Congregation still bowing or kneeling.] Choir or Congregation : Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory : Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. Amen. Then let the Minister offer Prayers, of which the following ex- amples are in accord with ancient usage at the Table of the Lord. A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Redemption. TjOLY, holy, holy, art thou Lord God, who didst ^^ fashion and make us and appoint us to the joy of paradise. When we had broken thy commandment and strayed from eternal life, thou didst not desert us, but didst proclaim to us thy promises by thy holy prophets, and, in the last days, didst manifest thine only begotten Son, the Lord our Saviour Jesus Christ, incarnate of the Holy Ghost, of a virgin made man ; who taught us the way of salvation, bestowed on us the celestial birth by water and the Spirit, made of us one flock, and cleansed us by the same * Liturgy of St. James. 40 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. Spirit. When he had loved his own who were in the world, he gave himself up to that death by which we were held in bondage. By the way of the cross he descended into the grave, the third day he rose from the dead, he ascended into heaven to sit at thy right hand, and by him in the appointed day thou wilt judge the world in righteousness.* Therefore do we praise thee and give thanks unto thee, O Father, with the Son our Redeemer, and the Spirit our Sanctifier, for this thy great salvation, in which thy church throughout all the world doth mag- nify and exalt thy name, waiting for the fulfilment of thy kingdom through the mighty working of the only Mediator, Jesus Christ our Lord. Congregation : Amen. The Intercessory Prayer. TT7E pray thee, O merciful God, who hast loved us and redeemed us, that thou wilt make us worthily to eat of the bread and drink of the cup which our divine Lord prepares for us, to the sanctification of our bodies, minds, and spirits ; that being made one with each other and with him, we may have part in the inherit- ance with thy saints, who in all ages have been pleas- ing unto thee. Co7igregation : Amen. We beseech thee graciously to remember thy holy church throughout the world^ the people whom thou hast purchased with the precious blood of thine Anointed. Congregation : xA.m e n . Give to the pastors of thy flock that they may worth- ily minister, watching over those who are committed to them, feeding them with the word of thy truth, com- forting them in thy grace, and leading them in ways of safety. Grant unto them health of body and of mind, with the abundant strengthening of thy Spirit ; sustain them with thy patience ; and, after this life, bring them, with those to whom they minister, into * Coptic Liturgy of Saint Basil. THE FULLER ORDER. 4 1 the place prepared for them by the great Shepherd of the sheep. Congregation : Amen. Give also to thy people that, honoring those whom thou hast placed over them, they may dutifully re- ceive thy commandments, seeking the peace of thy church and the triumph of thy kingdom. Congrega- tion : Amen. Remember, Lord, those who are in affliction ; de- liver those who are tempted ; restore those who have fallen ; and succor those who are soon to depart this earthly life. Congregation : Amen. Watch over the lambs of thy flock ; suffer them not to be parted from thy fold, but so work in the hearts of the children that they may be worthy citizens of thy spiritual kingdom. Congregation : Amen. Be gracious, Lord, to missionaries of the cross, and to all Christian laborers and dispensers of thy tem- poral or spiritual bounty, that they may not be easily discouraged, nor fall a prey to persecutions or any adversities, but may triumphantly fulfil the charge thou committest unto them. Congregation : Amen. Give peace in the hearts of thy loved ones, O Lord ; give peace in thy whole church ; give peace in all the world. O King of Peace, give us thy peace. To thee, O Father, and to the blessed Spirit, we render praise in Jesus Christ, our ever living Lord and Intercessor."* Congi-egation : Amen. After the Prayers let the Minister recite THE INSTITUTION. ■pwEARLY beloved, in the night in which he was be- ^ trayed, our Lord, being with his disciples to eat the Passover, took bread, and blessed, and brake it ; and gave to the disciples, and said. Take, eat ; this is my body, which is for you : this do in remembrance of me. In like manner also he took the cup after supper and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying. Drink ye all of it ; for this is my blood of the covenant, which * Based on the Intercessory Prayers of the early Eastern Church. 42 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. is shed for many unto remission of sins : this do in remembrance of me. Wherefore, brethren, as often as ye eat this bread, and drink the cup, ye proclaim the Lord's death till he come.* After the recital of the Institution may be said or sung the fol- lowing very ancient Hymn, taken from the Mozarabic Liturgy, and mentioned by St. Cyril and vSt. Ambrose. The Minister may repeat the Verses, the Choir or Choir and Congregation responding with the Alleluia. [Congregation stands.] Q TASTE and see that the Lord is good ; I will bless the Lord at all times ; His praise shall ever be in my mouth. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. The Lord shall redeem the souls of his servants ; And will not forsake any that trust in him. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Glory and honor be to the Father, And to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, For ever and ever. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Al-le-lu-ia, Al-le-lu-ia, Al-le-lu ^ ^^m^m^^m i After the Hymn, or, if it be omitted, after the Institution, let the Minister say, In remembrance of our blessed Lord and of his * This history of the Institution is compounded from the various Scripture accounts of the event. THE FULLER ORDER. 43 sacrifice for us, we take the bread \Jiere let the Minis- ter take the bread\ and lift up our prayer ; saying, [Congregation bows or kneels.] pRAiSE be unto thee, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hast given unto us all things, and didst in the fulness of time send thine only-begotten Son to be our life and the life of the world. We have nothing that we have not received from thee, and unto thee are due all things that thou hast given to us. We render unto thee thine own, setting apart and con- secrating to thee and to this service the bread ap- pointed for our nourishment, which our Lord took in his hands, and blessed, and brake, and gave to the disciples saying. This is my body. We beseech thee, O our Father, send thy Holy Spirit to sanctify and bless unto us this bread, that it may become the body of Christ to our souls, and that partaking of it we may feed on him by faith, and be nourished by him in love. As he offered himself for us, we consecrate our bodies and spirits unto thee, entreating thee to accept the sacrifice we make of ourselves and all things committed unto us, that in them we may serve thee, and glorify thy name, through Jesus Christ, our risen and ascended Lord. Congregation : Amen. Then let the Minister say: In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ this bread is broken \Jiere let the Minister break the bread\ and given unto you \Jiere let the Minister give the bread to those who are appointed to serve"]. Take, eat, this is the Lord's body. Those who serve receive the bread from the hands of the Min- ister. One of them, usually the senior deacon, offers the bread to the Minister, and, when he has partaken, it is passed to all who will commune. Then the bread is returned into the hands of the Minister, and opportunity may be given for any one who has been passed by in the distribution to signify the same by rising. Then, the deacons being seated, the Minister gives the bread to them that they may partake. w 44 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. When all have partaken of the bread, let the Minister, having poured the wine, say : In remembrance of our Lord, we take the cup \here let hwi take the cup\ and give thanks ; saying, [Congregation bows or kneels.] ^E bless thee, praise thee, and give thanks unto thee, O our Father, for this fruit of the vine, for which our Lord gave thanks to thee when he took the cup and gave it to his disciples, saying. Drink ye all of it, for this is my blood. To thee and to this ser- vice we set apart and consecrate this cup, beseeching thee to send thy Holy Spirit to sanctify and bless it, that it may be made unto us, who partake of it, the blood of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant unto us grace that, receiving it in faith, we may also be par- takers of his life, with comfort and joy in the forgive- ness of our sins, and in the purification of our bodies and spirits unto eternal life. And we entreat that, as we are consecrated unto thee, thou wilt be with us and abide in us, through our only Mediator and Sacrifice, Jesus Christ. Congregation : Amen. After the Prayer let the Minister say: In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I give you this cup \^/iere let him give the cup to those appointed to serve']. Drink ye all of it. This is his blood of the covenant which is shed for many unto remission of sins. Those who serve take the cup, and one of them gives to the Min- ister that he may partake of it, and the cup is passed to all who will commune. Then those who serve bring the cup to the hands of the Minister, and opportunity may be given to any who have been passed by in the distribution of the cup to signify the same by rising. At the close of the distribution, the Minister brings the cup to those who serve that they may partake : after which, having returned to his place, let him say: Let US pray. [Congregation bows or kneels.] THE FULLER ORDER. 45 Here let him offer such Prayers as seem to him suitable at the Close of Communion, or, if preferred, these Prayers following. TTT-E give thee thanks, O Lord, that thou hast suffered ^* us to partake of these symbols of the broken body and the shed blood of our Saviour Jesus Ciirist, once offered for us. Vouchsafe unto us that his life may be renewed in us ; rightly direct our going ; root us in that fear of thee which is love ; make us sharers in the resurrection of thy Son ; and in him may we be counted worthy of thy heavenly kingdom. Congregation : Amen. rA ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we heartily beseech thee that the promise which thou didst make unto the fathers, thou wilt fulfil unto us, their children, that the kingdom of thy dear Son may be set up in every land, and that the darkness which covers the people being removed, the light of thy glorious gospel may shine unto the uttermost parts of the earth ; for the sake of thy dear Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."* Congregation : Amen. The Lord^s Prayer. /^UR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. After the Prayers may be said or sung THE NUNC DIMITTIS with THE GLORIA PATRI, or in place of these THE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS, or some other Hymn of Praise or Triumph. [Congregation stands until the Close of Service.] * Sacramentaries of Gelasius. 46 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. Nunc dimiltis. Luke 2. T ORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people ; To be a light to lighten the gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Gloria in Excelsis. r^ LORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, re- ceive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy ; thou only art the Lord ; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. If a Metrical Hymn is sung it may be closed with the Doxology. After singing comes THE BENEDICTION and SILENT PRAYER, closing with an ORGAN CHORD. a Collection of pas?toral Call0 to OTor0l)ip* (^ SING unto the Lord a new song : Sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless his name ; Show forth his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and highly to be praised : He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols : But the Lord made the heavens. Honor and majesty are before him : Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Ps. 96: I, 2, 3, 4, 5,6. ■jy/TAKE a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth : Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises. Sing praises unto the Lord with the harp ; With the harp and the voice of melody. With trumpets and sound of cornet Make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord. Fs. 98 : 4, 5, 6. nPHE Lord reigneth ; let the peoples tremble : He sitteth upon the cherubim ; let the earth be moved. The Lord is great in Zion ; And he is high above all the peoples. Let them praise thy great and terrible name : Holy is he. Exalt ye the Lord our God, And worship at his holy hill : For the Lord our God is holy. />,. 99; i, 2, 3, 9. 48 PASTORAL CALLS TO WORSHIP. tdless the Lord, O my soul ; And all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul. And forget not all his benefits : Who forgiveth all thine iniquities ; Who healeth all thy diseases ; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction ; Who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies : Bless the Lord, ye angels of his : Ye mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless the Lord, all ye his hosts ; Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Bless the Lord, all ye his works. In all places of his dominion ; Bless the Lord, O my soul. Ps. 103 : i, 2, 3, 4, 20, 21, 22. r\ GIVE thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name ; Make known his doings among the peoples. Sing unto him, sing praises unto him ; Talk ye of all his marvellous works. Glory ye in his name : Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Seek ye the Lord and his strength ; Seek his face evermore. ps. 105: i, 2, 3, 4. pRAiSE ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good : For his mercy endureth for ever. Blessed are they that keep judgment. And he that doeth righteousness at all times. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. And let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the Lord. ps. 106: i, 3, 48. pRAiSE ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, Praise the name of the Lord. PASTORAL CALLS TO WORSHIP. 49 Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forth and for evermore. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same The Lord's name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, And his glory above the heavens. Ps, 113. 1,2,3,4. r\ PRAISE the Lord, all ye nations ; Laud him, all ye peoples. For his mercy is great toward us ; And the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord. p^, 117: ,, a. r^ GIVE thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good : ^-^ For his mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, That his mercy endureth for ever. Let the house of Aaron now say. That his mercy endureth for ever. Let them now that fear the Lord say, That his mercy endureth for ever. The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner. This is the Lord's doing ; It is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the Lord hath made ; We will rejoice and be glad in it. ps. hs : i, 2, 3, 4, 22, 23, 24. TDEHOLD, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the ^ Lord, Which by night stand in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands to the sanctuary, And bless ye the Lord. The Lord bless thee out of Zion ; Even he that made heaven and earth. pj, 134: 1,2,3. pRAiSE ye the Lord, Praise ye the name of the Lord ; Praise him, O ye servants of the Lord : 50 PASTORAL CALLS TO WORSHIP. Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, In the courts of the house of our God. Praise ye the Lord ; for the Lord is good : Sing praises unto his name ; for it is pleasant. O house of Israel, bless ye the Lord : O house of Aaron, bless ye the Lord : house of Levi, bless ye the Lord : Ye that fear the Lord, bless ye the Lord. Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, Who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. />,. ,35 : ,, 2, 3, ,9, 20, 21. pRAiSE ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. While I live will I praise the Lord : 1 will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind ; The Lord raiseth up them that are bowed down ; The Lord loveth the righteous ; The Lord preserveth the strangers ; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. The Lord shall reign for ever. Thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the Lord. ps. 146: i, 2, 8, 9, 10. pRAiSE ye the Lord ; ^ For it is good to sing praises unto our God ; For it is pleasant, and praise is comely. The Lord doth build up Jerusalem ; He gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds. He telleth the number of the stars ; He giveth them all their names. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power ; His understanding is infinite. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his mercy. ps. ,47: i, 2, 3, 4, s, u. PASTORAL CALLS TO WORSHLP, 5 1 pRAiSE the Lord, O Jerusalem ; Praise thy God, O Zion. For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates ; He hath blessed thy children within thee. He maketh peace in thy borders ; He iilleth thee with the finest of the wheat. He sendeth out his commandment upon earth ; His word runneth very swiftly. Praise ye the Lord. ps. 147 : 12, 13, 14, 15, 20. acije (^ffertor^* While in any Service the Offerings are being collected, passages from the Offertory may be read, and a Choir or Organ Re- sponse may be given after each passage. TTONOR the Lord with thy substance, And with the first fruits of all thine increase : So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine. Prov. 3 : 9, 10. Even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Mat. 5 : 16. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust doth consume, and where thieves break through and steal : but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal : for where thy treasure is, there will thy heart be also. Mat. 6: 19, 20, 21. All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them : for this is the law and the prophets. Mat. 7 : 12. Not everyone that saith unto me. Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven : but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Mat. 7 : 21. He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also boun- tifully. Let each man do according as he hath pur- posed in his heart ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9 : 6, 7. THE OFFERTORY. 53 Cast thy bread upon the waters : for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight ; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. Ecd. 11 : i, 2. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord, And his good deed will he pay him again. Frov. 19 : 17. But whoso hath the world's goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him ? I John 3: 17. But to do good and to communicate forget not : for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Heb. 13 : 16. When all the Offerings have been collected let the Bearers of the gifts stand before the Table while the Minister offers one of the following Prayers for Acceptance, or such other of like import as seems to him good. PRAYER FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERINGS. [Congregation bowing or kneeling.] A CCEPT, O Lord, these offerings which thy people -^ make unto thee, and grant that the cause to which they are devoted may prosper under thy hand, to the praise of thy great name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Cotigregation. Amen. Or this, /^REAT and eternally wonderful Lord, accept the of- ^^ ferings which thy servants have set apart and brought unto thee, in return for thy love, and to the honor of thy holy name. Bless these thy people with spiritual blessings ; make them to rejoice in thine un- failing bounty and in the hope of the promises thou hast made to thy saints. Bestow thy benediction on all things that belong unto them; grant to their bodies health and temperance ; to their souls purity, holiness, and final rest in thy blessed habitations, through Jesus Christ our Lord.* Congregation: Amen. * Syrian Liturgy. 2Dl)e ^porntng 3lttan^» This Litany may be used in addition to or in place of other Prayers before the Sermon in the Fuller Order of Morning Service. It may be shortened by the omission of all that early portion which is included between the starred lines. [Congregation bows or kneels.] Minister : All loving and gracious God, who dost permit us at this time to draw nigh unto thee, dispose our hearts aright, that we may lift up prayer and praise to thee, trusting not in our well deserving, but in thy great mercy, through thine only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Congregatio7i : Bow down thine ear, O Lord, and answer me ; for I a7n poor and needy. Rejoice the soul of thy servant ; For unto thee, O Lord, do L lift up my soul. For thou. Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart ; And L will glorify thy name for evermore. Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment ; Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain : Who laid the foundations of the earth. O Lord, how manifold are thy wo?'ks ! In wisdom hast thou made them all. We praise thee, O Lord. THE MORNING LITANY. 55 We praise thee that thou redeemest our lives from destruction and bringest us to thy holy dwelling. We praise thee., O Lord. That thou art made known to us in thine only Son, Immanuel, God with us, who died, and rose again, and ascended on high to be our Intercessor and Advocate ; We praise thee^ O Lord. Remember not our offences, nor the offences of our forefathers ; neither take thou vengeance of our sins : spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with Christ's most precious blood, and be not angry with us forever. Spare us, good Lord. From neglect of thy law and contempt of thy grace ; from rejecting thy Son, and from grieving thy Spirit ; Good Lord^ deliver us. From pride, presumption, and arrogance ; from dis- honoring parents, magistrates, and governments ; and from all irreverence ; Good Lord, deliver us. From wronging the poor ; from envying the rich ; from keeping back the hire of labor ; and from render- ing eye-service ; Good Lord, deliver us. From all false doctrine, heresy, and schism ; from anarchy, riot, bloodshed, and rebellion ; Good Lord, deliver us. From corruption in ofhce and in judgment; from sectional divisions, and partisan strife ; Good Lord, deliver us. From false maxims of cunning and greed ; from immorality, vice, and unseemliness ; from the cor- ruption of our youth, and the godless pursuit of pleasure or gain ; Good Lord, deliver us. We beseech thee, Lord, that thou wilt give to the earth fruitful seasons, that thy poor may have bread. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That thou wilt prosper and sanctify those who go 56 THE MORNING LITANY. down to the sea in ships ; those who labor in mines, factories, and mills ; those who sow fields and reap harvests ; those who buy, sell, and carry merchan- dise ; and all other toilers ; that they may be united in Christian love and service for the furtherance of thy kingdom ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to consecrate the industries of thy people, giving us wisdom and grace, that as riches increase we may not set our hearts upon them, but use them, in the fear of God, for the downfall of evil and the triumph of good ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to watch over all schools of learning, giving discernment to those who preside over them, and grace to those who are gathered in them ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to consecrate all science and literature to the promotion of peace, purity, and piety ; to guide inquirers after truth and seekers after righteousness ; to impart skill and give direction to physicians and all who minister to the sick ; and to bestow a spirit of righteousness and justice upon ad- vocates and judges ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee with thy grace to visit all hospitals, asylums, and benevolent institutions, direct- ing their efforts to the bodily and spiritual help of those to whom they minister ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That thou wilt send into prisons and reformatories the light of thy truth and the sanctifying influences of thy Spirit; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That thou wilt deliver our land from intemperance, extravagant living, and sinful waste, with their issues of poverty and crime ; and wilt establish the nation in sobriety, thrift, and uprightness ; We beseech thee to hear us, gooa Lord, THE MORNING LITANY. 57 That thou willf bless all householders, parents, and guardians of young children, to the end that, by a godly example, they may lead into the Christian faith those who are committed unto them ; We beseech thee to hear Jis, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and preserve the President of these United States, and the Governor of this State [Territory], with all rulers and magistrates, giving them grace to execute justice and to maintain truth ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to illuminate all pastors, preachers, and teachers with true knowledge and understanding of thy word ; and that both by speak- ing and living they may set it forth accordingly ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give to all thy people increase of grace to hear meekly thy word, and to receive it with pure affection, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit ; Be pleased to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to sustain those who are perplexed with the cares of home ; to defend and provide for the fatherless children and widows, and all who are desolate and oppressed ; to succor, help, and comfort those who are in danger, necessity, and tribulation ; Be pleased to hear us., good Lord. That it may please thee to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord ; to bind in one with us those who come from other lands to dwell among us, and to make of us a people to thy praise ; Be pleased to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to strengthen and guide all missionaries of the cross, comfort them in persecu- tions and dangers, and give success to thy blessed gospel in every land, that thy people may speedily say : The kingdom of the world is become the king- dom of our Lord, and of his Christ : and he shall reign for ever and ever ; 58 THE MORNING LITANY. Be pleased to hear us, good Lord. • Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us. Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us. O Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world ; Grant us thy peace. We humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities ; and, for the glory of thy name, turn from us all those evils that we most justly have deserved \ and grant, that in all our troubles we may put our whole trust and confidence in thy mercy, and evermore serve thee in holiness and pureness of living, to thy honor and glory ; through our only Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord.* Congregation: Amen. * Common Prayer. praters? suitable to be us^eD in a horning The Minister may use so many of the following Prayers as may seem to him best, in connection with a special prayer for the day and such extemporaneous petitions as occasion may require. Here may be said the Collect for the Day, and after the Collect may follow this PETITION. /^UR Heavenly Father, who through thy beloved Son hast promised to hear the prayers which we offer in his name, we beseech thee, of thy boundless mercy, so to draw our thoughts unto thyself that we may call upon thee from our inmost hearts, and, through the teaching of thy Holy Spirit, may always ask such things as are in accordance with thy will. Congregation. Amen. . A GENERAL CONFESSION OF SIN, which may be said by the whole Congregation, the Minister leading. T3Y reason of our manifold offences we are unworthy, O thou righteous God, to come into thy presence. If thou shouldst enter into judgment with thy ser- vants, thou hast just occasion to punish us in our mortal flesh and in our undying souls. But thou art a merciful God and a loving Father, who dost with favor meet all such as unfeignedly turn unto thee from their sins ; wherefore, we most humbly beseech thee, for the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, show upon us thy mercy. Forgive all our offences, bestow on us thy Holy Spirit, and sanctify us by thy grace, that in word and deed, both here and hereafter, we may 6o PR A VERS. serve and please thee ; through our only Lord and Master, Jesus Christ. Amen.=* Or this, r\ God, searcher of hearts, in whom there is no dark- ness, and from whom our sins cannot be covered, we humbly confess that by our manifold wickednesses we have provoked thee to cast us off from thy favor and fellowship. Behold, we return unto thee, our God, from whose ways we have so grievously de- parted, and we implore thy pardon for all our folly. Forgive us, we beseech thee, forgive thy people whom thou hast redeemed with the most precious blood of thy dear Son ; create in us clean hearts, and vouch- safe unto us thy heavenly grace, lest we return again to folly. Give us also a mind to forgive others as we beseech thee to forgive us, and cause us henceforth to serve thee in newness of life, to the glory of thy holy name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.f Or this, A LMIGHTY and most merciful Father ; we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done ; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done, and there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent : according to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy name. Amen % * John Knox, with changes. t Altered from Euchologion of Church Service Society, Scot- land. X Common Prayer. MORNING SERVICE 6 1 A Prayer for Patience. r\ God, whose mercy endureth forever, as thou hast taught us that thou dost not willingly afflict nor grieve the children of men, give us patience, we be- seech thee, under those trials which thou dost lay upon us, and help us always to accept them as meant for our purifying, and as occasions graciously given us to make before men a good confession of faith, hope, and love towards thee. And we entreat thee, who art the comfort of the sad and the strength of sufferers, let the prayers of those that cry out of any tribulation come unto thee ; that all may rejoice to find thy mercy present with them in their afflictions.* Heal those who are sick, relieve those who are in bodily pain, and dry the tears of mourners, for thou, Lord, art our help. Congregation. Amen. A Prayer for all Toilers. A LL bountiful Lord, from whom cometh every good gift and every perfect boon, and who hast ap- pointed unto man to labor upon the earthy we beseech thee, give success to all who engage in useful indus- tries ; and add to their prosperity therein a heavenly mind that they may rejoice in the confidence that righteous toil is accepted of thee for the furtherance of thy kingdom. Diffuse among all classes and con- ditions of men the grace of charity, to the end that, putting away all envy, malice, pride and greed, they may put on brotherly kindness and the spirit of Chris- tian service. In particular, we pray that thou wilt in- spire thy church to activity in every good cause, endue it with power, and add to all its endeavors the healthful influences of thy Spirit, to quicken the seed sown and make the efforts of thy children effectual unto the increase of the same kingdom ; for the com- * Gelasian from the words " comfort of the sad." 62 PR A VERS. ing of which we earnestly pray, in the name of our blessed Redeemer. Congregation, Amen. For Fruitful Seasons. TT7E praise thee, gracious God, that by thine ordi- nance, while the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease ; and we beseech thee, w4io makest the clouds thy chariot, and walkest upon the wings of the wind, so to direct these thy min- isters that the earth may be refreshed with showers, and may bring forth her increase under the hand of diligence for the sustenance of man and beast. And to the nourishment of our bodies add all due nourish- ment of our souls, that we may lead lives of content- ment in thankfulness, to thy glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Congregatiofi. Amen. For the Church Universal. r\ God, the creator and preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men ; that thou wouldst be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all na- tions. More especially we pray for thy holy church universal ; 4hat it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call them- selves Christians may be led into the way of truth.* Give thy people grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions. Take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may hinder us from godly union and concord ; that as there is one body, and one Spirit, and one hope of our calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, so we may all in thy good time become of one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and * Common Prayer. MORNING SERVICE. 63 may with one mind and one mouth glorify thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.* Congregation. Amen. Be merciful, O God, to all those who shut their eyes against thy truth, and grant that, being softened by thy love, they may be illumined with thy wisdom. Cofigregation. Amen. Be present with all pastors, preachers, and teachers in thy church; that with knowledge of thy truth they may have wisdom to exemplify the same by godly lives : and bestow on all Christian congregations the spirit of meekness to receive thy word in humility and obediently to practise thy precepts. Cause thy people to dwell together in love, by good works show- ing their faith, and giving of such things as thou be- stowest upon them to help the needy and to proclaim the good news of thy kingdom. Congregation. Amen. Send out thy light and thy truth upon all peoples, and make the missionaries of Christ's cross to dwell in safety, that they may effectually declare thy word, and may guide the ignorant into the way of salvation ; through thy dear Son Jesus Christ. Congregation. Amen. For Households. (^RANT the light of thy love, O God, unto the homes of thy people. Strengthen all parents to bear such burdens as are put upon them ; enable them to order their houses with discretion and piety. Knit together in constant affection those who have been made one in holy wedlock. Bestow upon children and youth the dew of thy grace, that they may grow up in thy most holy faith and continue therein. Imbue them also with reverence, that honoring their parents, and having respect unto the aged, and submitting them- selves to such as in wisdom or authority are superior to them, they may learn to uphold righteous govern- ment and to fear thee. Cofigregation. Amen. * Anglican. 64 PR A YERS. For Rulers. "iv/rosT merciful God, who hast taught us to make in- •^ tercession for kings and all that are in high place, we earnestly entreat thee to preserve, guide and bless the President of these United States, the Governor of this State [Territory], and all in the whole world who administer the power which belongeth unto thee ; that, being mindful whence cometh their authority, they may always incline to thy will and walk in thy way. Endow them plenteously with heavenly gifts, to the end that, in fulness of thy wisdom and grace, ihey may rule for the glory of thy name, the advancement of thy kingdom, and the welfare of thy people. Congregatio7i. Amen. A General Thanksgiving. A LMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies, we, thine un- worthy servants, do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us, and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life ; but above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we may show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives ; by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end.* Congregatiofi. Amen. Or this, iy/roST merciful Father, who didst in the beginning ^ create the heaven and the earth, and to whom we owe our being, of thee day unto day uttereth speech, * Common Prayer. MORNING SERVICE. 65 and night unto night showeth knowledge. In thy temple everything saith, Glory. We thank thee that thou hast kept us safe amid the changes of this mor- tal life, and hast brought us to this hour of peaceful worship. Most of all do we praise thee for the un- speakable gift of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, whom thou didst send into the world to lighten our darkness and lead us into the truth of thy heavenly kingdom ; whom also, when he had accomplished his sufferings, thou didst raise up from the dead for the justification of those who believe, and didst receive unto thyself in glory, and didst appoint to be our Mediator, Advo- cate, and Saviour. We praise thee for the ministry of thy Holy Spirit, who brings the comforts of thy grace to such as follow with unfeigned faith their Lord's ex- ample of patient endurance unto the end. We hum- bly entreat thee, O thou God of never failing love, help us, who have put our trust in thee, that, ever- more doing thy will in thankfulness, we may share the joys of thy glorified saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Coiigregatio7i. Amen. A Prayer for Blessing on the Word. T ET thy gospel, O Lord, come unto us at this time not in word only but in power, and in much as- surance, and in the Holy Spirit, that we may be guided into all truth, and strengthened unto all obe- dience and the enduring of thy will with joyfulness ; that, abounding in the work of faith, and the labor of love, and the patience of hope, we may finally be made meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.* Congregation. Amen. * Order of Public Worship by Robert Lee, D. D. (^ PR A VERS. A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. A LMIGHTY God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplica- tions unto thee ; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in thy name thou wilt grant their requests ; fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expe- dient for them ; granting us in this world knowledge of ihy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Co?igregatio7i, Amen. ^Bra^er0 sfuitaWe to be us?eD in an Canting &ert)ice* A Prayer of Thanksgiving. A LL wise and ever gracious God, whose wonders the heavens praise and whom thy saints do bless, we render thee our evening sacrifice of thanksgiving for the privileges and opportunities graciously granted unto us this day. Blessed be thy holy name for the united prayers of thy people and for all the offerings thou dost enable them to bring unto thee. Shed abroad in our hearts at this time thy peace and bestow on us thy benediction. ' Grant that the sacrifices pres- ented by us and by thy whole church may be accept- able unto thee ; seal upon our hearts the truths of thy holy word ; give us grace to conform our lives thereto, and to continue faithful in thy service unto death ; through Jesus Christ, who died and rose again that we might live in him forever. Congregation, Amen. For Christian Laborers. ^OMFORT, O Lord, we beseech thee, thy servants ^ who have preached thy word and all Christian laborers who have this day toiled in thy name. Sus- tain them in their weakness, and confirm them in the belief that thou, with whom are the resources of the Spirit, wilt not suffer their labors to be in vain in the Lord. Protect the seed which has been sown, and cause it to spring up and bear fruit abundantly, to thine own praise and glory, who art the Lord of the harvest, and to whom belongeth the increase in Jesus Christ. Congregation. Amen. 68 PR A VERS. For Acceptance in Judgment. A LL seeing and all knowing Judge of mankind, grant unto us, we do earnestly entreat thee, that, through faith in thy dear Son, we may be so united to thee in obedience and love that when we stand before thee in judgment we may be approved of thee, and may receive our portion with thy redeemed, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Congregatmi. Amen. For the Church. A LL merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ruler of heaven and earth, we earnestly pray thee, by thy Holy Spirit so to govern thy holy church, with all who are appointed to watch over it, minister in it, or be pastors unto it, that together being nourished by thine eternal and all powerful word, faith towards thee may be strengthened, and love towards all men may grow and increase to thy praise, in Jesus Christ our Lord.* Congregation. Amen. For Rulers. r^RACiousLY grant unto the rulers of this world, and especially to those who hold office in our land, the spirit of grace and harmony, that they may rule the people after thy good pleasure in obedience to thy will, and that, righteousness being furthered amongst us and wickedness restrained by just punish- ment, we may fulfil our days in quietness and peace, as becometh Christians, to thy glory in Jesus Christ.* Congregation. Amen. For Enemies. /^RANT that all our enemies and opposers may be made willing to walk with us peacefully and in gentleness of spirit.* Congregation. Amen. * Evangelic Lutheran, with slight changes. EVENING SERVICE. 69 For the Afflicted. lyrERCiFULLY comfort with thy Holy Spirit all those who are in affliction, poverty, sickness, near- ness to death, or any extremity, with all such as, for the sake of thy name and thy truth, suffer imprison- ment or any form of persecution. Help them pa- tiently to endure trials in obedience to thy will, that in them they may witness a good profession of faith towards thee, through thine only Son, who for us and for all men bore the pains of death.* Congregation, Amen. For Forgiveness. "DEMEMBER uot, Lord, the sins of our youth nor any of our transgressions, notwithstanding that by them we have merited thy righteous wrath and mani- fold punishments ; but be mindful, O true and merci- ful Father, of thy goodness, grace and compassion to the undeserving, that thou mayest deliver us from all plagues of body and soul. Shield us from strange doctrine and corrupt teachings from war and blood- shed, from pestilence and wasting disease of man or beast ; from fire and flood, storm and tempest, blight and famine ; from bitterness of spirit, and an evil ending of our days upon earth. In all places and in all need be thou, O God, the help and saviour of men, for thou hast declared thy tender compas- sions in Jesus Christ thy Son.* Congregation. Amen. For the Conversion of Sinners. "iirE entreat thee, Lord, that thou wilt give grace to thy people, that they ma}^ in humility and gentle- ness, after the pattern of our blessed Lord, seek the salvation of all souls that are held in bondage to error and wandering in ways of sin ; and, in answer to our prayers, wilt thou give us the joy of speedily celebrating with songs the return of wanderers to the * Evangelic Lutheran, with slight changes. 70 i^RA VERS. Father's house. To this end we pray that thou wilt refresh thy saints with thy Spirit, and from day to day revive thy church by the inpouring of thy life, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Congregation. Amen. For the World's Industries. "C^oR our bodily need we ask thee, Lord, that the fruits of the earth may flourish and increase, and that thou wilt crown with thy blessing all honorable trades and industries on land or sea, with all enno- bling arts and all true science ; and wilt make men to know thy wisdom, rejoice in thy glory, and delight in thy service.* Cojigregation. Amen. For Protection in the Night. A LMiGHTY God, who hast granted unto us that we should pass through this day and reach the even- tide, compass us now with thy protection, guard us with thy power, arm us with the armor of thy right- eousness, and fence us round with thy truth. Deliver us from every assault and device of the adversary; and grant that we may pass the hours of evening, and the ensuing night, and all the days of our life in ful- ness of peace and holiness, without sin or stumbling: for it is thine to pity and to save t in Jesus Christ our ever present Lord, Cong?'egation. Amen. General Petition. T^HESE and all things for which thou wouldst have us pray, grant unto us, eternal God, who hast re- deemed us by the bitter sufferings and death of thine only Son Jesus Christ, our beloved Lord and Saviour, who lives and reigns with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, exalted in praise evermore.* Congregation. Amen. ^ * Evangelic Lutheran. t Pentecost Vespers of the Eastern Church. 2Dl)e ^t)omr (Btm of Cbening ^tx\)itu This service, which has been prepared with special reference to simplicity, may be enriched by material from either of the other evening services, by the use of the Bonum est confiteri before the opening Gloria Patri, or by the introduction of an Antiphon before the second Congregational Hymn. After THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY let the Minister read as many of the following SCRIPTURE SENTENCES as may seem to him best. T^HE Lord is in his holy temple : let all the earth keep silence before him. JIal?. 2 : 20. God is a spirit : and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth, yo/m 4 : 24. Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. Mat. 5:8. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. I^s. 32 : i. The law was given by Moses ; grace and truth came by Jesus Christ, yo/in i : 17. And after he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray ; and when even was come, he was there alone. Mai. 14: 23. And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us : for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them. And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave 72 EVENING SERVICE. to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him ; and he vanished out of their sight. Luke 24 : 29. 30, 31- If I say, surely the darkness shall overwhelm me, And the light about me shall be night ; Even the darkness hideth not from thee, But the night shineth as the day : The darkness and the light are both alike to thee. Ps. 139 : II, 12. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of the Lord. Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Ps. 122 : i, 2. Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee ; The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Ps. 141 : 2. He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. Ps. 121 : 3, 4. The eternal God is thy dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arms. Deut, Z?>' 27. The heavens declare the glory of God ; And the firmament sheweth his handy-work. Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge. Ps. 19 : I, 2. Then may be said or sung THE GLORIA PATRI. [Congregation stands.] /^LORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; as it was in the beginning, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Here let all join audibly in THE LORD'S PRAYER. [Congregation bows or kneels.] THE SHORTER ORDER. 73 /^UR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy ^ name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Then may follow A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands.] After the Hymn the Minister reads THE SCRIPTURE LESSON. Then is said or sung THE CHIEF ANTHEM, which may be one of the following, or one taken from the Col- lection of Anthems, or such other as the Minister may ap- prove. 13. Landate Dominum. Ps. 150. r\ PRAISE God in his holiness ; praise him in the ^^ firmament of his power. Praise him in his noble acts ; praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him in the sound of the trumpet ; praise him upon the lute and harp. Praise him in the cymbals and dances ; praise him upcn the strings and pipe. Praise him upon the well tuned cymbals ; praise him upon the loud cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. 14. Cantate Domino. Ps. 98. /->v SING unto the Lord a new song ; for he hath done ^ marvellous things. With his own right hand, and with his holy arm, hath he gotten himself the victory. 74 EVENING SERVICE. The Lord declared his salvation ; his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel ; and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands ; sing, rejoice, and give thanks. Praise the Lord upon the harp ; sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. With trumpets also and shawms, O show yourselves joyful before the Lord, the King. Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is ; the round world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth. With righteousness shall he judge the world ; and the people with equity. 15. Deus inisereatur. Ps. (iq. /^OD be merciful unto us, and bless us, and show 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. Let the people praise thee, O God ; yea, let all the people praise thee. O let the nations rejoice and be glad ; for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the na- tions upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God ; yea, let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase ; and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. God shall bless us ; and all the ends of the world shall fear him. 16. Benedic aninia mea. Ps. 103. pRAiSE the Lord, O my soul ; and all that is within me, praise his holy name. THE SHORTER ORDER. 75 Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits ; Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine in- firmities ; Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and loving kindness. 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 word. O praise the Lord, all ye his hosts ; ye servants of his that do his pleasure. O speak good of the Lord, all ye w^orks of his, in all places of his dominion ; praise thou the Lord, O my soul. 17. Nunc dimittis. Luke 2. T ORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace ■^ according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people ; To be a light to lighten the gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Here follows THE EXTEMPORANEOUS PRAYER. [Congregation bows or kneels.] In addition to this Prayer, or in its place, may be used the Even- ing Litany from the Vesper Service. After the Prayer is sung A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands.] Then follow in order THE SERMON. A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands until the Close of Service.] THE DOXOLOGY. ^5 EVENING SERVICE. THE BENEDICTION. SILENT PRAYER, closed by an ORGAN CHORD. %\\t ifuller O^rDer of CIl;t3enmg §)ertitce* OBSERVATIONS. Into this Service has been introduced an Embolismus, or petition interpo- lated after the Lord's Prayer, in accordance with a frequent custom of the Christian Church, which has in this way expressed its need of special grace to fulfil the obligations implied in that prayer. Musical notes to the response, Glory be to thee, O Lord, will be found in the Fuller Order of Morning Service, and in the Vesper Service. The Antiphon is an Anthem or Chant sung in alternate responses by a double choir, or by a choir in two sections. For the best results the two choirs should be separated as widely as possible, consistent with their control by the organ. The best arrangement is that in which a few singers are placed at one end of the church with a small organ; the main choir being at the other end. A more convenient form of antiphon is that in which the Minister and Choir respectively read and chant the alternate verses of a psalm, or the Minister reads verses of Scripture to which the Choir responds by musical selections. Any chant may be used as an antiphon ; as may the Decalogue with the Kyrie Eleeson, or the Beatitudes with responses, and similar forms. In place of the antiphon may be used a simple prayer response. Illustrations of the antiphon are given at the close of the Musical Selections. After THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY, the Minister reads as many as may seem to him best of the fol- lowing SENTENCES. 'T^HE Lord is in his holy temple : let all the earth keep silence before him, Hal^. 2 : 20. God is a spirit : and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth, y^o/in 4: 24. Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. Mat 5 : 8. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. J^s, 32 : i. 78 EVENING SERVICE. The law was given by Moses ; grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John i : 17. And after he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray ; and when even was come, he was there alone. Mat. 14 : 23. And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us : for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them. And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him ; and he vanished out of their sight. Luke 24 : 29» 3o» 31- If I say, surely the darkness shall overwhelm me, And the light about me shall be night; Even the darkness hideth not from thee, But the night shineth as the day : The darkness and the light are both alike to thee. Ps. 139 : II, 12. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of the Lord. Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Ps. 122 : i, 2. Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee ; The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Ps. 141 : 2. He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. Ps. 121 : 3, 4. The eternal God is thy dwelling place. And underneath are the everlasting arms. Deut. zy- 27- The heavens declare the glory of God ; And the firmament showeth his handy-work. Day unto day utttereth speech, \nd night unto night showeth knowledge. Ps. 19: THE FULLER ORDER. 79 After the Sentences may be said or sung THE BONUM EST CONFITERI, or in its place a Hymn by the Choir ; and after the Bonum est confiteri, or after the Hymn, should be sung the Gloria Patri ; or, if more convenient, the Gloria Patri may be sung alone. 10. Bomi7n est con/it eri. Ps. 92. TT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most Highest ; To tell of thy loving kindness early in the morning, and of thy truth in the night season ; Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the lute ; upon a loud instrument, and upon the harp. For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy works ; and I will rejoice in giving praise for the operations of thy hands. THE GLORIA PATRI. [Congregation stands.] * /^LORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. After the Gloria Patri Minister and Congregation may unite in the following VERSES AND PRAYERS. [Congregation stands.] Minister : Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous : Praise is comely for the upright. Ps. 33 : i. Congregation : I will bless the Lord at all times : His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Ps. 34: I- Minister : O magnify the Lord with me. And let us exalt his name together. Ps. 34 : 3. Co7igregation : The Lord will command his loving kindness in the daytime. And in the night his song shall be with me. Even a prayer unto the God of my life. Ps. 42 : 8. 8o EVENING SERVICE. Minister: The Lord answer thee in the day of trouble. The Lord fulfil all thy petitions. Ps. 20 : i, 5. Congregation: Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion ! Fs. 14 : 7. Minister: Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord. Co7igregation : The Lord hath been mindful of us ; he will bless us. Ps. 115 : 11, 12. Minister : As our Lord Jesus Christ has taught us, let us pray. [Congregation bows or kneels.] Mifiister and Congregation : Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our tres- passes, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from 'evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. ■ Minister: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, with- hold not from those who have done us evil anything that may be good for them, but of thy grace minister unto them and us, that we may live in charity with each other and all men, to the praise of thy most holy name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Choir or Coiig7'egation : Amen. [Congregation still bowing or kneeling.] Mifiister : Our Lord Jesus Christ said. Peace I leave with you ; my peace I give unto you : not as the world giveth, give I unto you. ^ohn 14: 27. Congregation : Give us thy peace, O Lord. Minister : The God of peace be with you all. Pom. Choir or Congregation : Amen. Then may be sung A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands,] THE FULLER ORDER. 8 1 After the Hymn let the Minister read THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON. At the end of each Scripture Lesson the Minister should say, Here ends this Scripture Lesson. At the end of the First Lesson responds the Choir or Congregation : Glory be to thee, O Lord. Then may be read THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON. Here may be sung THE CHIEF ANTHEM, which may be one of the following, or one taken from the Col- lection of Anthems, or such other as the Minister may approve. 13. Laudate Dominiim. Ps. 150. r\ PRAISE God in his holiness ; praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him in his noble acts ; praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him in the sound of the trumpet ; praise him upon the lute and harp. Praise him in the cymbals and dances ; praise him upon the strings and pipe. Praise him upon the well tuned cymbals ; praise him upon the loud cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. 14. Cantate Domino. Ps. 98. r\ SING unto the Lord a new song ; for he hath done marvellous things. With his own right hand, and with his holy arm, hath he gotten himself the victory. The Lord declared his salvation ; his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel ; and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. 82 EVENING SERVICE. Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands \ sing, rejoice, and give thanks. Praise the Lord upon the harp ; sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. With trumpets also and shawms, O show yourselves joyful before the Lord, the King. Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is ; the round world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord ; for he cometh to judge the earth. With righteousness shall he judge the world ; and the people with equity. 15. Deus misereatur. Ps. 67. /^OD be merciful unto us, and bless us, and show 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. Let the people praise thee, O God ; yea, let all the people praise thee. O let the nations rejoice and be glad ; for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the na- tions upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God ; yea, let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase ; and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. God shall bless us ; and all the ends of the world shall fear him. 16. Benedic anima mea. Ps. 103. pRAiSE the Lord, O my soul ; and all that is within me, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits ; Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine in- firmities : Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and loving kindness. THE FULLER ORDER. 83 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 word. 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. 17. Nunc dimittis. Luke 2. T ORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people ; To be a light to lighten the gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel. After the Anthem let Minister and People unite in a SELECTION FOR RESPONSIVE READING, [Congregation stands.] or in place thereof in reciting the Apostle's Creed ; and after either of these should be said or sung THE GLORIA PATRI. [Congregation stands.] Glory be to the Father, etc. Here follows THE EXTEMPORANEOUS PRAYER. [Congregation bows or kneels.] In addition to the extemporized Prayer, or in its place, may be used the Evening Litany from the Vesper Service. Then may be given THE ANTIPHON. After the Antiphon may be sung A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands,] 84 EVENING SERVICE. Then follows THE SERMON. After the Sermon follow in order PRAYER. [Congregation bows or kneels.] A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands until the Close of Service.] THE DOXOLOGY. THE BENEDICTION. SILENT PRAYER, closed by an ORGAN CHORD. Sin d^xtitt for WLti^ptv §>erbice, OR AN EVENING SERVICE WITHOUT SERMON. OBSERVATIONS. The Vesper Service is intended for evening devotions without sermon or with a few remarks. For explanation of the use of the Antiphon see the Fuller Order of Evening Service. As the Service is intended to be to a large extent musical, the Amens may appropriately be given by the Choir. After THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY, the Minister reads as many as may seem to him best of the following SENTENCES. T^HE Lord is in his holy temple : let all the earth keep silence before him. Aai>. 2 : 20. God is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth, ^o^/i 4 : 24. Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. Mat 5 : 8. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. J^s. 32 : i. The law was given by Moses ; grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. yo/i7z 1:17. And after he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray ; and when even was come, he was there alone. Mat. 14: 23. S6 VESPER SERVICE. And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us : for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them. And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him: and he vanished out of their sight. Luke 2 ^\ 29? 30, 31- If I say, surely the darkness shall overwhelm me, And the light about me shall be night ; Even the darkness hideth not from thee, But the night shineth as the day : The darkness and the light are both alike to thee. Fs. 139: II, 12. I was glad when they said unto me, . Let us go unto the house of the Lord. Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Ps. 122 : i, 2. Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee ; The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Fs. 141 : 2. He that keepeth thee will not slumber, Behold, he that keepeth Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. Fs. 121 : 3, 4. The eternal God is thy dwelling place. And underneath are the everlasting arms. Deut. ZZ' 27. The heavens declare the glory of God ; And the firmament showeth his handy-work. Day unto day uttereth speech. And night unto night showeth knowledge. Fs. 19 : I, 2. After the Sentences may be said or sung one of the following Psalms, or in place of the Psalm may be sung a Choir Hymn. After the Psalm or Hymn should be sung the Gloria Patri. VESPER SERVICE. 8/ 10. Bonum est confiteri. Ps. 92. TT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most Highest ; To tell of thy loving kindness early in the morning, and of thy truth in the night season ; Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the lute ; upon a loud instrument, and upon the harp. For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy works ; and I will rejoice in giving praise for the operations of thy hands. II. Dominus regit me. Ps. 23. •T^HE Lord is my shepherd ; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures : he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul : he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me ; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies : thou anointest my head with oil ; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 12. Deus^ Deus meus. Ps. 63. r\ God, thou art my God ; early will I seek thee : my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is ; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live : I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fat- ness ; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: 88 VESPER SERVICE. When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. THE GLORIA PATRIA, [Congregation stands.] /^LORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. After the Gloria Patri let Minister and Congregation unite in the following VERSES AND PRAYERS. [Congregation stands.] Minister : Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous : Praise is comely for the upright. Ps. 33 : i. Congregatio7i : I will bless the Lord at all times : His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Ps. 34: I. Minister : O magnify the Lord with me. And let us exalt his name together. Ps. 34 : 3. Congregation : The Lord will command his loving kindness in the daytime. And in the night his song shall be with me. Even a prayer unto the God of my life. Ps. 42 : 8. Minister : The Lord answer thee in the day of trouble. The Lord fulfil all thy petitions. Ps. 20 : 1,5. Congregation : Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion ! Ps. 14:7. Minister : Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord. Congregation : The Lord hath been mindful of us ; he wall bless us. Ps. 115: II, 12. Minister : As our Lord Jesus Christ has taught us, let us pray. [Congregation bows or kneels.] Minister and Congregation : Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. VESPER SERVICE. 89 Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against lis. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Mhiister : We beseech thee, holy Father, who lovest goodness, lead us not into temptation.* Choir or Congregation : Amen.f =1: z^ -<5>- .f2_ a men. I men! 91 lil r il Minister: Suffer not an unforgiving spirit nor any wickedness to have dominion over us. C/ioir or Congregation : Amen. * These petitions are in part taken from the Embolismus or continuation of the Lord's Prayer in the liturgies of St. Mark and St. Basil, and in the Mozarabic liturgy. t Variety may be given to the " Amen " responses by using the musical settings alternately or in progression from the more simple to the more complex. 90 VESPER SERVICE. Minister: Put an end to our sins, O Lord, and with temptations provide a way of escape. Choir or Co7igregation : Amen. ^ Minister: Give joy to tlie troubled, health to the sick, food to the hungry, protection to widows and orphans. Choir or Congregatio7i : Amen. Minister : Gra^t unto us and to all thy people that we may live in peace and quietness all our days. Choir or Congregation : Amen. Minister : Forgive our enemies, gracious Lord, and turn their hearts. Choir or Co?igregation : Amen. Minister: Hear, O Lord, the prayers of all thy saints. Choir or Congregatio?z : Unison. VESPER SERVICE. 91 ^g-g-#^#-#-#-;i-|i---#pfg^-^--— g I r u - ni - ty of the Ho - ly Ghost, 1 ::± -^-•- r r one God for :tzi:[=:Etzt:=^^z:E ^^=1 I • I Here may be sung A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands.] After the Hymn the Minister reads from the Old Testament, THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON. At the end of the Lesson he says : Here ends this Scripture Lesson. Then should be sung one of the following ANTHEMS, or one taken from the Collection of Anthems, or such other as the Minister may approve. 13. Laudate Domimi7n. Ps. 150. r\ PRAISE God in his holiness ; praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him in his noble acts \ praise him according to his excellent greatness. 92 VESPER SERVICE. Praise him in the sound of the trumpet ; praise him upon the lute and harp. Praise him in the cymbals and dances ; praise him upon the strings and pipe. Praise him upon the well tuned cymbals ; praise him upon the loud cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. 14. Ca7itate Donihio. Ps. 98. r\ SING unto the Lord a new song ; for he hath done marvellous things. With his own right hand, and with his holy arm, hath he gotten himself the victory. The Lord declared his salvation ; his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel ; and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands; sing, rejoice, and give thanks. Praise the Lord upon the harp ; sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. With trumpets also and shawms, O show yourselves joyful before the Lord, the King, Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is ; the round world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord ; for he cometh to judge the earth. With righteousness shall he judge the world ; and the people with equity. 15. Detis niisereatur. Ps. 67. /^OD be merciful unto us, and bless us, and show 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. Let the people praise thee, O God ; yea, let all the people praise thee. VESPER SERVICE. 93 O let the nations rejoice and be glad; for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the na- tions upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God ; yea, let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase ; and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. God shall bless us ; and all the ends of the world shall fear him. 16. Benedicy anima mea. Ps. 103. pRAiSE the Lord, O my soul ; and all that is within me, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits ; Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine in- firmities : Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and loving kindness. 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 word. 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. 17. Nunc dimittis. Luke 2. T ORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people ; To be a light to lighten the gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel. After the Anthem let Minister and Congregation join in a SELECTION FOR RESPONSIVE READING, [Congregation stands.] which may be closed with the Gloria Patri. 94 VESPER SERVICE, Then may follow, from the Gospels, THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON ; and when it is finished let the Minister say : Here ends this Scripture Lesson, and after the Lesson may be said or sung ; nt 4: I Glo T ry :^: h2- I I I be to 1 J. Thee, -&- Lord! 1 is: -h- Here follows THE APOSTLES' CREED. LCongregation stands.] Minister a fid Congregation: I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth : And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord ; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the virgin Mary ; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried ; [He descended into hell,] These words may be omitted. The third day he rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on 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 ; VESPER SERVICE. The resurrection of the body ; And the hfe everlasting. Amen. Minister: The Lord be with you. Choir or CoJigregation : Unison-, 95 Minister : Let us pray. [Congregation bows or kneels.] Here may follow such Prayers as the Minister may choose to offer in his own words, and after these Prayers may be said the Evening Litany; but the Minister may omit either the extemporized Prayers or the Litany at discretion, THE EVENING LITANY. [Congregation bows or kneels.] Minister: We entreat thee, O eternal God, who didst in the beginning divide the light from the dark- ness, who dwellest in light unapproachable, who cov- erest the earth with the night that thy children may rest, hear the prayers which we offer unto thee, and graciously accept us while we praise thee and make our evening supplications. O God the Father of heaven ; we praise thee and give thanks unto thee. Congregation: O God the Father of heaven ; we praise thee and give thanks tmto thee. O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three persons and one God ; we praise thee and give thanks unto thee. 96 VESPER SERVICE. O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three persons and o?ie God; we praise thee and give thanks tmto thee. For this day (of our Lord) and for the assembhes of thy people ; [On week days the words " of our Lord " may be omitted.] We praise thee. For thy glorious gospel and for the prayers of thy saints ; Vl^e praise thee. For grace and pardon to all penitents ; We praise thee. That thou renewest our strength for thy service and our hope of victory ; We praise thee. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord, to accept our praises, and cause us evermore to abide under the shadow of the Almighty. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That thou wilt bless and comfort with thy presence all pastors, preachers, and teachers, and grant that they may see the fruit of their labors. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Give us grace to treasure in our hearts thy word, that we may follow in the footsteps of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and in him may have fellowship with all thy saints. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Be pleased, O Lord, to defend us from ail perils and dangers of this night. Good Lord, deliver us. From sickness and from sudden alarms, from the fire that consumeth and the tempest that destroyeth, from the hand of violence, from anarchy, lawlessness, and strife ; Good Lord, deliver us. From discord in our homes, from those who lead children astray, and from all the seductions of evil ; Good Lord, deliver us. From the vain things of this world, from the worship VESPER SERVICE. 97 of wealth and empty show, and from all inordinate desires and affections ; Good Lord, deliver us. Be pleased, O thou who art present everywhere, to protect and bless the loved ones who are absent from us, directing them with us to thy heavenly dwelling. Be pleased to hear us, good Lord. Be thou, O God, the guide of wanderers, the haven of those who are shipwrecked, the defender of the innocent, and the restorer of the lost. Be pleased to hear us, good Lord. Grant unto us that we may finish our lives as Chris- tians, well pleasing to thee, and free from sin, and may have our portion with all thy saints in thine ever- lasting kingdom. Mercifully hear us, good Lord. Hear, in all the world, those who cry unto thee out of their distresses, and grant unto them thy succor. Save and help, we huiubly beseech thee, O Lord. Minister : Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Co?tgregation : According as we have hoped in thee. Mi?tister : Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee ; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in thy name thou wilt grant their requests ; fulfil now, O Lord, the de- sires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them ; granting us in this world knowl- edge of thy truth, and in the world to come life ever- lasting.* Choir or Congregation : Amen. Here follows THE ANTIPHON. After the Antiphon may be sung A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. [Congregation stands.] * A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. 98 VESPER SERVICE. After the Hymn let the Minister speak such words as he may wish to say, or let him read A THIRD LESSON from the EPISTLES. Then may be sung A CONGREGATIONAL HYMN, [Congregation stands until the Close of Service.] and THE DOXOLOGY. Then let the Minister pronounce THE BENEDICTION. Choir or Congregation : Amen. SILENT PRAYER, closing with an ORGAN CHORD. Enteral <9mt of ^tMtt for ^unoa^ ^clioob* OBSERVATIONS. 1. Specially adapted to use for responsive reading in Sunday School are the Selections from the One Hundred and Nineteenth Psalm and others of those designated as Didactic. 2. A Sunday School may easily be taught to chant, and such practice may happily pave the way for chanting by the congregation in Public Worship. 3. By the Lesson for the Day is meant the regular Sunday School Lesson. 4. The importance of giving to the Pastor a few minutes to point out truths in the Sunday School Lesson which he may desire to have emphasized by teachers cannot be too strongly urged. This is his opportunity of reaching the whole school and bringing its instruction into accord with his pulpit ministra- tions, thus establishing a bond between the two kinds of teaching. _ Pastors need to guard against encroaching upon the time of the school. It is well to arrange for a beU-stroke at the expiration of a given number of minutes. 5. The value of a short Litany in a service for young people can scarcely be overestimated. The school that begins its use will not easily afterwards dis- pense with it. 6. The orderly and serious closing of the school will be furthered by patiently enjoining the observance of the period of Silent Prayer. At the opening of the School let the Pastor or Superintendent select from the SELECTIONS FOR RESPONSIVE READING a proper portion for the occasion, and let it be read responsively. Then let all join in singing or repeating A HYMN OR CHANT. Here may follow READING IN CONCERT THE LESSON FOR THE DAY. After the Reading may be collected THE OFFERINGS OF THE SCHOOL, using passages from the Offertory, if thought best. lOO SERVICE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. After the Offerings let the Pastor, or in his absence the Superin- tendent, call attention briefly to points in the lesson which should be emphasized. Thereafter let one lead in PRAYER, at close of which, or in place of which, may be used the Sunday School Litany. Then may time be given for STUDY OF THE LESSON FOR THE DAY. Here may follow NOTICES AND SUGGESTIONS. Then let all audibly join in THE LORD'S PRAYER. /^UR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy ^^ name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. At the close of the Lord's Prayer let there be SILENT PRAYER, and the closing SIGNAL, which may be an organ chord or bell-stroke. A SHORT LITANY FOR THE USE OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS. Pastor or Superiiitendent : O thou who hearest prayer, help us to make our united supplications and offer our thanksgivings unto thee. School: We praise thee for thy 7?iercies, O Lord. That thou hast been mindful of us, and given thy Son Jesus Christ to be our Saviour ; We praise thee, O Lord, and give thanks unto thee. SERVICE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 1 01 That thou sufferest little children to come unto thee ; We praise thee, O Lord, arid give thanks unto thee. That thou hearest the prayers of those who in weak- ness are tempted, and of those who call upon thee when they are afraid ; We praise thee, O Lord, aJid give thanks unto thee. That thou watchest over us in the darkness and in the light ; We praise thee, O Lord, atid give thajtks unto thee. That the gospel of thy Son makes plain to our un- derstanding the way of salvation ; We praise thee, O Lord, and give thanks unto thee. That thou callest us to be followers of Jesus in childhood and in youth ; We praise thee, O Lord, and give thanks unto thee. Forgive our sins, O Lord, and remember not our transgressions against us. Forgive and deliver us, good Lord. From pride and selfishness ; from envy, hatred, and malice ; and from all unloving thoughts, words, and deeds ; Good Lord, deliver tis. From profanity, falsehood, vulgarity, and impurity; from deriding the poor, the blind, deformed, or lame ; and from all cruelty ; Good Lord, deliver us. From bad companions and from bad reading ; from evil thoughts and evil manners j Good Lord, deliver us. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord, and send upon us thy Spirit, that we may grow up as Christians and never depart from thee. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Help us in our homes, at school, and in the street, in all places and at all times, to show a Christian temper and behavior. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Bless, O Lord, our parents, brothers, sisters, kindred, and friends, making them with us heirs of salvation. I02 SERVICE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Have mercy upon any member of this school who may be sick or in trouble. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Plentifully enrich with thy grace our pastor, our superintendent, and all our officers. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Give to our teachers knowledge of thy word, and to us all a teachable spirit. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Give the kingdom of the world to thy dear Son our Lord ; make us true soldiers of the cross and fol- lowers of the Lamb, that when he shall come to judge the world he may know us as his own. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. We beseech thee to hear us, gracious Lord, and unto thee, O Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit ; All: Be praise evermore. Amen, ifamil^ Prater* MORNING AND EVENING. MORNING. After such Scripture Reading, Singing, and extemporaneous Prayer as may be convenient, the one who conducts family worship can make use of either of the following Collections of Prayers, and can add to them, from the Collection of Prayers and Thanksgivings for Various Occasions, others for days of church observance, and for times of thanksgiving, or of peculiar need. In place of either of the Collections of Prayers may be used the Morning Litany for the Family. FIRST COLLECTION OF MORNING PRAYERS. All : Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. TTtTE give thee thanks, holy Lord, Father Almighty, everlasting God, who hast been pleased to bring us through the night to the hours of the morning ; we pray thee grant that we may pass this day without sin, so that at eventide we may again give thanks to thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.* All : Amen. * Gelasian. 1 04 FA MIL V PR A YER. OHINE into our hearts, O loving Master, by the pure light of the knowledge of thyself; and open the eyes of our mind to the contemplation of thine evangelic teaching, and put into us the fear of thy blessed commandments ; that, trampling down all car- nal appetites, we may follow a spiritual life, thinking and doing all things according to thy good pleasure. For thou art our sanctification and our illumination, and to thee we render glory. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.* All : Amen. T ORD, who art present in all places, we beseech thee to protect thy servants whom thou hast united to us by the intimacy of holy affection, or by the ties of blood, or hast associated with us in the unity of faith, and make them to be subject to thee with their whole heart ; that being filled with the spirit of thy love, they may be cleansed from earthly desires, and be made worthy, by thy grace, of heavenly blessedness.f All : Amen. C\ God, at whose word man goeth forth unto his work and to his labor until the evening ; be merciful to all whose duties are difficult or burden- some, and comfort them concerning their toil. Shield them from bodily accident and harm ; incline the hearts of employers and of those whom they employ to mutual forbearance, fairness, and good will. Give the spirit of governance and of a sound mind to all in places of authority. Bless all who engage in works of mercy, and those who conduct schools of good learning. Care for the aged and all little children ; remember those who suffer in sickness or poverty; and let the sighing of the sorrowful come before thee, for on thee, O Lord, all depend, and thou alone art mighty to save. To thee. Father, with the Son, and the Spirit, one God, be praise evermore. $ All: Amen. * Daybreak office of Eastern Church. t Gallican of tenth century. X Condensed from the Rook Annexed. MORNING. 105 SECOND COLLECTION OF MORNING PRAYERS.* ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, in whom we live •^ and move and have our being ; we, thy needy creatures, render thee our humble praises, for thy pres- ervation of us from the beginning of our lives to this day, and especially for having delivered us from all dangers of the past night. By thy watchful goodness we behold the morning light. For these thy mercies, we bless and magnify thy glorious name ; humbly beseeching thee to accept our morning sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving ; wdth the dedication of both our souls and our bodies to thee and thy service, in a sober, righteous, and godly life : in which, O merciful God, we entreat thee to confirm and strengthen us ; that, as we grow in age, we may grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. All : Amen. All : Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. H OLY Lord, Father Almighty, everlasting God, who hast been pleased to bring us through the night to the hours of morning, we pray thee grant that we may pass this day without sin, and since from thee we unceasingly receive overflowing fulness of good, and, by thy grace, are daily defended from evil, we pray that, by the teaching of thy Spirit, we may, in true faith, with all our hearts, acknowledge these thy min- istries, and may, both here and hereafter, eternally thank and praise thy condescending goodness and mercy. Let thy brightness shine upon our hearts, and, through the illumination of thy Spirit, cause light * Mostly compiled from various sources. I06 FAMILY PRAYER. from thy light to strengthen us, to the end that, with pure intentions, our thoughts, words, and deeds may be directed to thy pleasing and the working of thy will. All : Amen. PROSPER thou the work of our hands this day, O Lord, save us from an inordinate love of those earthly things with which we are busied, and, while we labor in them, raise thou our affections above them. Defend us from pride, covetousness, and un- holy ambition ; from envy, hatred, malice, and all un- charitableness ; from the rule of fleshly appetites and lusts ; from unholy passions of the soul. Help us to use the gifts of God as not abusing them, and to re- member that, in thy kingdom, he is great who serves his fellow men and thee. In all things conform us to the likeness of thy dear Son our Lord. Graciously grant unto us and those who are dear to us these un' merited blessings ; defending us from all dangers and adversities ; making us patient under trials, faithful in our homes, and in all social relations considerate, kind, and gracious, as becometh followers of Jesus. Bless thy holy church throughout all the world ; minister of thy light and truth to those who do not know thee ; hear the cries of those who call upon thee out of their distresses, and send them the com- forts of thy grace. Give triumph, mighty God, to every good cause ; stay the hand of the oppressor and establish the peaceable reign of truth and righte- ousness, through the working of thy dear Son our Lord, to whom, with thee. Father, and the Holy Spirit, be praise evermore. All: Amen. A MORNING LITANY FOR THE FAMILY. The following Litany will be especially helpful in leading children to participate in family worship. Prayer by the one who conducts worship. ■pvER living and gracious Lord, our heavenly Father, who didst of old command the light and didst divide MORNING. 107 it from the darkness ; thou art the author of all worlds and the source of all life. Thou suppliest the wants of thy creatures and dost refresh them from thy presence. Thou preservest our bodies and dost sus- tain our spirits. Thou causest our eyes to behold the morning and dost shine in our hearts by the revela- tion of Jesus Christ thy Son. We therefore praise thee and give thanks unto thee for thy great mercy, which has abounded toward us all our days. Response by members of the household. We give thanks imfo thee, O Lord. That in the darkness thou hast watched over us, and hast delivered us from all perils of the night ; We praise thee, O Lord, and sing aloud of thy mercy in the morjwig. That thou feedest our bodies out of thy plenty, and our souls with the bread of life ; We give thanks unto thee, O Lord. That thou givest another day for thy service and for the doing of such things as are pleasing unto thee ; We give thanks unto thee, O Lord. For the comforts of our dwelling and the precious- ness of family affection ; We give thanks unto thee, O Lord. That those who are separated from each other may be united in thee and in thy care ; Accept our thanksgiving, O Lord, and let our praise be pleasing unto thee. We do most earnestly beseech thee, O Father of all, to be gracious unto us while we make our humble confession unto thee, and to forgive all our transgres- sions. Mercifully forgive us, gracious Lord. In whatsoever we have offended by word, or deed, or by the secret movings of our spirits ; Mercifully forgive us, gracious Lo7'd. Bestow on us thy peace ; And make our lives acceptable unto thee. I08 FAMILY PRAYER. In all things make us to know thy will, and strengthen us unto the doing of the same. Teach us and strengthen us, good Loj'd. Guide us in all perplexities of this day, solve our doubts by thy wisdom, and when we know not the way kindly lead us by thy providence. Kindly lead us, O Lord. Bless the works of our hands, and order our doings for the increase of thy kingdom. Ufito thee would ive live this day, O Lord. Baptize us in thy Spirit, and continually refresh us with thy presence. Baptize us, O Lord. Give thy Spirit to little children, and cause them to dwell together in peace. Bless the children, O Lord. Teach them to live as Christians, and suffer them never to depart from thee. Keep them, O Lord. Be pleased, O Lord, to bless all those who are dear unto us. Bless them, O Lord. Upon the dwellings of our neighbors grant thy benediction ; cause us to be in love and charity with all men. Hear our prayer, O Lord. For our land ; for all its rulers ; and for the peo- ples of the earth ; for men of influence and power ; for the rich and the poor ; for servants and masters ; for laborers and those who hire them ; for such as are wronged and for such as do wrong ; for the sick and for those who minister unto them ; for wayward children and for sorrowing parents ; for all who through ignorance do err, and for such as have fallen into sin ; for the increase of spiritual light and power, the strengthening of thy saints, the building of thy Church, and the triumph of the gospel in every land : O Lord^ hear our prayer. All : Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. . Thy will be done EVENING. 109 on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. EVENING. After such Scripture Reading, Singing, and extemporaneous Prayer as may be convenient, the one who conducts family worship can use either of the following collections of evening Prayers, and can add to them from the Collection of Prayers and Thanksgivings for Various Occasions, others for days of church observance, and for times of thanksgiving, or of pecul- iar need. In place of either of the Collections may be used the Evening Litany for the Family. FIRST COLLECTION OF EVENING PRAYERS. All : Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. TiTE beseech thee, O Lord, in thy clemency, to show us thine unspeakable mercy ; that thou mayest both set us free from our sins, and rescue us from the punishments which for our sins we deserve \ through Jesus Christ our Lord.* All: Amen. vyE praise thee, O Lord, who givest the day for labor *^ and the night for rest, that thou hast bestowed on us those things that are needful for us, and hast not withheld thy Spirit from us during these hours of light. Dispose us ever to make mention of thy good- * Gelasian. 1 1 FA MIL Y PR A YER. ness : what things we miss may we patiently, by thy grace, forego ; and what things we have may we thankfully ascribe to thy mercy, in Jesus Christ thy Son. All : Amen. /^OMFORT, O God, with thy Holy Spirit, all those who ^^ are in affliction, poverty, sickness, or death's ex- tremity; with those who for thy name's sake or in the cause of truth are imprisoned or persecuted ; that recognizing thy fatherly will, and submissively accept- ing the same, they may, in thy good time, be delivered out of their distresses to the praise of thy mercy which thou hast made known in thine only Son, who suffered for our salvation.* All: Amen. Q Lord God, the life of mortals, the light of the faithful, the strength of those who labor, and the repose of thy glorified saints ; grant us a tranquil night, free from all disturbance ; that after an interval of quiet sleep, we may, by thy bounty, at the return of light, be endued with activity from the Holy Spirit, and enabled in security to render thanks to thee.f All : Amen. A LMiGHTY God, who knowcst what things we have need of, before we ask thee, and that we know not how to pray as we ought, have mercy upon our weakness ; and the things for which in our unworthi- ness we dare not pray, or which in our blindness we fail to seek, graciously grant unto us through the merits of thy dear Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.f All : Amen. * Enlarged from Evangelic Lutheran Church Book. t Mozarabic. % Evangelic Lutheran. EVENING. Ill SECOND COLLECTION OF EVENING PRAYERS.* A LL holy Lord God, whose mercy endureth for ever, •^ evening, morning, and noonday, we praise thee, bless thee, and give thanks to thee. Graciously direct our prayer as incense before thee, for unto thee our eyes look up, and our hope is in thee. Thine is the day, O Lord, and thine is the night : grant that the Sun of Righteousness may abide in our hearts, to drive away all darkness. We give thanks to thee, who hast preserved us through the day, and we put our trust in thee that thou wilt preserve us through the night, for thou alone makest us to dwell in safety. All: Amen. All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. iV/rosT merciful God, who art of purer eyes than to behold iniquity, we beseech thee so to lead and guide us by thy Holy Spirit, that we may not make light of our sins, nor cast off the fear of them, but, continually repenting them, may evermore be freed from them, and may find comfort in that thou dost, for thy Son's sake, graciously regard us, freely for- give us, and perfectly save us. Reform in us what- ever is amiss, suffer no unclean thoughts nor unlaw- ful desires to dwell in us, purge us from envy, hatred, and malice ; permit not the sun to go down upon our wrath ; but keep us with a conscience void of offence towards thee and our fellow men. All: Amen. * Partly compiled. 1 1 2 FA MIL Y FRA YER. TTEAR our prayer, O Lord, that thy blessings may descend upon us this night : defend us from all its perils and dangers ; suffer not our dwelling to be disturbed by evil men, nor to be destroyed by fire, flood, or tempest. Keep our bodies in health and our souls in peace. Refresh us with quiet sleep, that being assisted with the help which our weakness needs, we may be devoted to thee both in body and mind, and at the return of the light, endue us with activity from thy Holy Spirit, that our lives may be thank-offerings unto thee. Defend our own who are absent from us ; send thy blessings upon friends and neighbors ; give health, strength, and comfort to all who watch in sickness or in danger ; succor those who are in bodily or spiritual peril ; and minister of thine abounding grace to those who draw near to the grave. O Lord, who rulest upon sea and land, defend the wanderers, restore the wayward, and restrain the violent. Bring to pass the reign of peace and the triumph of righteousness. All: Amen. 'T^o our prayers, O God of patience, we join our un- feigned thanks for thy mercies ; for the gift of life, reason, and all faculties of body or soul ; for health, friends, food, and raiment ; and for all the comforts and opportunities of this earthly life. We adore thee for thy mercy in sending thine only Son to redeem us from sin and death, to restore us to thee, and make us partakers of thine eternal joy. Continually remind us, O Lord, of thy mercy by the good which we receive of thee, from whom cometh all our good ; and help us always to live in such devotion to thee, and faith in thy Son, that we may end our days in peace, to the praise of thy salvation in Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen. EVENING. 113 AN EVENING LITANY FOR THE FAMILY. C\ Lord our God, who didst bow the heavens and come down for the salvation of mankind, look upon thy servants and thine inheritance ; ^ accept the prayers and thanks which we bring to thee. Receive our thanks., O God our Father. That thou blessest the morning, the noonday, and the evening ; We praise thee., O Lord. That in this day thou hast guided us and given us part in thy work on the earth ; We praise thee, O Lord. That the darkness covering the earth calls thy weary ones to rest in thee ; We praise thee., O Lord. That thy care is over all thy creatures ; thy com- passion with all sufferers, thy fatherly longing toward all sinners ; We praise thee, O Lord. That for our bodies and souls thou providest in the night season ; We praise thee, O Lord. That the darkness of sin and death has been broken by thy dear Son ; We praise thee, O Lord. That thou callest us to repentance ; and that thy forgiveness abounds towards us ; We praise thee, O Lord. Accept, O heavenly Father, our praises, and gra- ciously hear our cry of penitence. Forgive us, gracious Lord. The secret sins of our hearts ; the evil thoughts of our minds ; the transgressions of our lips ; Forgive us, gracious Lord. Whatsoever we have unrighteously felt, thought, or outwardly acted towards thee or our fellow men ; Forgive us, gracious Lord. * Vespers of Eastern Church. I 1 4 FA MIL V PR A VER. In Jesus Christ thy Son ; Give us pardon and peace. Mercifully hear us, Lord God, heavenly Father, and be our defence. Good Lord, defend us. From sin, and all fear that is born of sin ; Good Lord, defend us. From the perils and dangers of this night ; from invasion of our dwelling by stealth or violence ; from lire and tempest ; from sickness and evil tidings ; Good Lord, defend us. O thou who watchest, we beseech thee to hear and comfort us. We beseeeh thee to hear us, good Lord. That thou wilt protect and bless our own who are absent from us, and wilt number them among thy people ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That thou wilt restore wanderers to their homes, and recover those who are lost from thee ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That thou wilt provide for the needy, defend the defenceless, quiet the fearful, rescue those who are in peril on land or sea, heal the sick, and dry the tears of mourners ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That in the time which thou dost appoint, we and our loved ones, and all thy people may peacefully end our days upon earth, in unwavering faith and an as- sured hope of our inheritance with thee in thy king- dom, through Jesus Christ thy Son, to whom with thee and the Spirit be praise evermore. We beseech thee to hear its, good Lord. O God, the life of the faithful, the bliss of the righteous, mercifully receive the prayers of thy sup- pliants, that the souls which thirst for thy promises may evermore be filled from thine abundance ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.* All : Amen. * Gelasian. an a^mv of ^ertjtce for tlje liBapti^m of Unfant^* OBSERVATIONS. The following service for the baptism of infants has been prepared with a deep sense of the importance of the rite and of the desirabiUty of emphasizing that importance by a well arranged order of administration. Under varying views there abides among most Christians a significance in infant baptism which can with difficulty be put into doctrinal terms. This sentiment should be cher- ished, while in the prayers and exhortations latitude may be given for varying interpretations of the rite, as has here been done, by submitting alternate forms to the choice of Ministers. When those bringing the children present themselves before the Minister, let him read as many of the following passages of Scripture as may seem to him best. ''pHOU shalt have none other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor the hkeness of any form that is in heaven above, or that is in the^arth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth : ' thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them : for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth generation of them that hate me ; and showing mercy unto thousands [or a thousand generations], of them that love me and keep my commandments. £x. 20 : 3-6. Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God ; the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandment to a thousand generations. Deut 7 : 9. Hear, O Israel : the Lord our God is one Lord : Il6 BAPTISM OF INFANTS. and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thine heart : and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Dent. 6 : 4-7. The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to ever- lasting upon them that fear him. And his righteousness unto children's children ; To such as keep his covenant. And to those that remember his precepts to do them. Fs. 103 : 17, 18. And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them : and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indigna- tion, and said unto them. Suffer the little children to come unto me ; forbid them not : for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein. And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them. Ma7'k 10 : 13-16. That which is born of the flesh is flesh ; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee. Ye must be^born afiew. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the voice thereof, but knowest not whence it cometh, and whither it goeth : so is every one that is born of the Spirit, yohn 3 : 6-8. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the brother : else were your children unclean ; but now are they holy, i Cor. 7 : 14. Children, obey your parents in the Lord : for this is right. Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise), that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath : BAPTISM OF INFANTS. 11/ but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord. Eph. 6 : 1-4. Here may follow THE PASTORAL EXHORTATION, which may be in such words as the Minister may choose, or in the words following. "nvEARLY beloved, you have heard from the Holy Scriptures that God holds in remembrance the faith of those who have been obedient unto him, and that he inclines his heart unto their children. You have also heard that our Lord Jesus Christ welcomed the little children to come unto him, taking them in his arms, blessing them, and declaring that of such is the kingdom of God. St. Paul, also, has assured us that the children of such as believe are to be esteemed holy. It therefore becomes us to bring our offspring to the Lord and present them unto him in holy baptism, cherishing an assured hope that as they are heirs of our bodies they shall be heirs of our spirits ; that as they inherit our temporal things they shall by the grace of God inherit our spiritual things. Since that which is here done is not the deed of the child but your act, examine yourselves, whether, being truly in the faith, you are prepared to fulhl your part in the consecration of this child to the Lord, in teaching him the truths of our most holy religion, and in en- forcing the same by a godly example. For be as- sured that unless you do these things, you have no claim to the promises of God upon the children of such as do them. But if you purpose with all your hearts to discharge these duties, we may, with peaceful assurance, seal this child in baptism, believing that the Spirit of God, which as the wind goeth and Cometh in ways we see not, shall descend upon hi7n., working in him such dispositions as shall end in a matured faith unto eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ. Il8 BAPTISM OF INFANTS. I ask you therefore : Ques, Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Saviour of mankind ? Ans. I do. Ques. Do you purpose to order your life in obe- dience to his gospel, fulfilling his precepts ? Ans. I do. Ques. Will you have this child baptized into the same faith and obedience .'' A71S. I will. Ques. Do you promise faithfully to instruct him in the same, setting before him a godly example, striving to nourish in hiiji holy affections and repress in hi77i unholy desires, to the end that, growing up in the Lord, he may prove himself a true follower of the cross and member of Christ's church, so that, witness- ing a good confession, he may be joined at last to the saints made perfect in heaven } A?is. I do. Here follow PRAYERS, which may be extemporaneous, or, if preferred, one or more of those here given. A Pj-ayer for Parents presenting Children to be Baptized. ■pxERNAL and unchangeable Lord, our heavenly Fa- ther, who hast promised to remember thy people with blessings on their children, strengthen the faith of thy servan/j- and confirm good purposes in them^ bestowing upon thein grace to offer this child unto thee, that, being comforted with the assurance of his acceptance and sanctification through thy Spirit, they may be encouraged to unceasing diligence in his spiritual nourishing unto eternal life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Co?igregation : Amen. A Prayer for the Child before Baptism. A LL merciful and gracious God, our heavenly Fa- ther, who didst reveal thyself to the child Samuel BAPTISM OF INFANTS. 1 19 when he did not yet know thee; who didst declare that thy prophet John should be filled with the Holy Ghost from his mother's womb ; and who didst in thy beloved Son welcome the little children that were brought unto thee ; we entreat thee of thy tender compassion to graciously work in us and in tJiis child that the outward rite which we solemnize in thy name may be a sign of inward baptism by thy Spirit ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Congregation : Amen. Or this, A LMiGHTY and everlasting God, who by thy well- -^^ beloved Son Jesus Christ gavest commandment to thy holy apostles to go into all the world and dis- ciple all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost ; we beseech thee, that of thine infinite mercy thou wilt look upon this child: wash him and sanctify him; that he^ being saved by thy grace, may be received into Christ's holy church, and being steadfast in faith, joyful through hope, and rooted in love, may so over- come the evils of this present world, that finally he may attain to everlasting life, and reign with thee, world without end ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.* Congregation : Amen. O merciful God, grant that all- carnal affections may die in ///;;?, and that all things belonging to the Spirit may live and grow in him.* Congregation : Amen. Grant that he may have power and strength to have victory, and to triumph against the devil, the world, and the flesh.* Congregation : Amen. Or this, A LMIGHTY, cvcr Hving God, whose most dearly be- -^ loved Son Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of our sins, did shed out of his most precious side both * Book of Discipline of Methodist Episcopal Church. 120 BAPTISM OF INFANTS. water and blood, regard, we beseech thee, our sup- pUcations. Sanctify this water for this holy sacra- ment ; and grant that this child, now to be baptized, may receive the fulness of thy grace, and ever remain in the number of thy faithful and elect children ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.* Congregation : Amen. When the prayers are ended let the Minister baptize the child, at the same time calling its name and saying : ^^ I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of * the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee : The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee : The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Congregation : Amen. After the administration of baptism, let the Minister pray for the fulfilment of that which is signified by the rite either in his own words, or, if preferred, in the words following- Prayer after the Baptism of a Child. TJEAR now, O ever gracious Lord, the prayers of thy children, that this which is done on earth may be done in heaven. Of thy fatherly love accompany this baptism of water by the baptism of thy Holy Spirit. O thou by whose grace our natures are cleansed from all defilement and made meet for thy heavenly dwell- ing, cleanse this child from all unholy passions, nourish in him godly desires and purposes, suffer him never to depart from thee, preserve him in body and soul unto eternal life ; through Jesus Christ, thine only begotten Son our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Spirit, be praise evermore. Congregatio7i : Amen. Or this, Q God of infinite mercy, the Father of all the faith- ful seed, be pleased to grant unto this child an * Book of Discipline of Methodist Episcopal Church. BAPTISM OF INFANTS. 121 understanding mind and a sanctified heart. May thy providence lead hirji through the dangers, tempta- tions, and ignorance of his youth, that he may never run into folly nor into the evils of an unbridled ap- petite. We pray thee so to order the course of his life, that by good education, by holy examples, and by thy restraining and renewing grace, he may be led to serve thee faithfully all his days, so that, when he has glorified thee in his generation, and has served the church on earth, he may be received into thine eternal kingdom ; through Jesus Christ our Luid.* Congregation : Amen. For Parents. \ LMiGHTY and most merciful Father, let thy mercy ^^ and compassion descend upon these, thy servant^-, the parenti- [or guardian^-] of this child. Grant unto them., we beseech thee, thy holy Spirit, that they may, like Abraham, command their house//^/^ to keep the way of the Lord. Direct their actions and sanctify their hearts, words, and purposes, that their whole family may be united to our Lord Jesus Christ in the bands of faith, obedience, and charity; and that they all, being in this life thy holy children by adoption and grace, may be admitted into the church of the first- born in heaven ; through the merits of thy dear Son, our Saviour and Redeemer.* Co7igregation : Amen. When the prayers are ended let the Minister pronounce the Benediction. HTHE grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love ■ of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Congregation : Amen. While the parties are retiring may be said or sung an appropriate Hymn or Chant ; but if the Baptism is in a private house or in a church at a time when no other service is held, the Hymn or Chant may be introduced before the benediction. In such case the Baptismal Service may begin with singing a Hymn or Chant. * Book of Discipline of Methodist Episcopal Church. ain (^ruer of feerbicr for tlje llBapttem of aoulw^' OBSERVATIONS. The following service of Christian Profession and Baptism may precede im- mediately or by some time the reception into the church. There is ground for distinguishing the act of Christian profession by baptism from the act of union with a local and visibly organized church. The service here proposed may be used for such profession on the part of those who desire to make it, but are, for any reason, not yet prepared to take upon themselves the covenant of church membership. It is equally adapted for use immediately before entering into such a covenant. After a HYMN OR CHANT OF INVITATION OR WELCOME has been said or sung let the Minister read as many of the fol- lowing passages of Scripture as may seem to him best. /"" CD SO loved the world, that he gave his only begot- ^^ ten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world ; but that the world should be saved through him. yohn 3 : 16, 17. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come : he that will, let him take the water of life freely. Rev. 22 : 17. Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, * A very considerable portion of this service is from the Book of Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church. BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 1 23 and learn of me ; for I am meek and lowly in heart : and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Mat. 11 : 28, 29, 30. Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. Mat. 10 : 32, 33. John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins. And he preached, saying. There cometh after me he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not w^orthy to stoop down and unloose. I baptized you with water ; but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. Mark i : 4, 7, 8. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me ? But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now : for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straight- way from the water : and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him ; and lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am w^ell pleased. Alat. 3 : 13-17. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee. Except a man be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God, Nicodemus saith unto him. How can a man be born when he is old ? can he enter a second time into his mother's womb, and be born ? Jesus answered. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he can- not enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh ; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3 : 3-6. And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying. All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore, and make 124 BAFTISM OF ADULTS. disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost : teaching them to observe all things whatso- ever I commanded you : and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Mat. 28 : 18-20. After the reading of Scripture passages let Prayer be offered for those coming to the Baptism, which Prayer may be in the Minister's own words or in the following words : A LMiGHTY and immortal God, the helper of all that flee to thee for succor, the life of them that be- lieve, and the resurrection of the dead, we call upon thee for these persons ; that they^ coming to thy holy baptism, may also be filled with thy Holy Spirit. Freely bless ///;z who is de- parted from us, but may in faith follow the spirit which thou hast taken to thyself, and may have a comforting assurance, that those whom in thy mercy thou hast chosen thou wilt at last bring in thine un- failing love to the house of our Father, and wilt cause them to rejoice in each other, and in thy saints, and in thee ; to whom with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God of all comfort and hope, be praise without end. Amen. * Adapted from Common Prayer. Special prarcrg for ttje j^acion. Thanksgiving. A LMIGHTY and eternal God, who in the former days didst lead our fathers through manifold dangers into the possession of religious freedom and civil lib- erty, we praise thee and give thanks unto thee that, when thou hadst established them in good govern- ment and hadst given them wise men of their choice to rule over them, thou didst preserve unto them the beneficent order into which tliou hadst led them, so that we, their children, rejoice in the same. And we beseech thee, from whom cometh every good, and without whom nothing that is good can endure, so to rule and govern this thy people, now and in all time, that the blessings which our fathers received from thee may be continued unto all generations ; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Congregation. Amen. For Healing. TTEAL, 0"Lord, the diseases of thy people, and in thy ■'^ mercy visit us with thy compassions. Graciously preserve our land in peace and strength, in justice and quietness, that thy thankful people may unitedly strive for the triumph of thy kingdom.* Remember not. Lord, our offences, nor the offences of our forefa- thers ; neither take thou vengeance of our sins : spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast re- deemed by Christ's most precious blood, and be not angry with us forever.t For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all * Based on Liturgy of St. Mark. t Common Prayer. 1 92 SPECIAL PRAYERS. them that call upon thee; and unto thy name be praise, honor and glory evermore, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Congregation. Amen. For Defence against Enemies. C\ God, who didst lay the foundations of this nation in the love of Jesus Christ our Lord, we beseech thee evermore to keep#is in his love. And as in time past thou hast been our defence, so in the time to come do thou deliver us from all our enemies. Espe- cially we pray thee to save us from the perils of ig- norance and unbelief, of irreverence and lawlessness, of trust in worldly wealth or power, and to make us always mindful of our dependence on thee ; for thou, O Lord, art the rock of our strength, and thee only would we worship, in Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Congregation . Amen. ^u0ical ^dectionij* OBSERVATIONS. The following list of Musical Selections is divided under separate heads fos- convenience of reference. Numbers are assigned in order that the selections, to be used in any given service may be made known to the congregation by- posting or otherwise. In posting, abbreviations may be found convenient, as. follows : C. C. for Choir Call ; Resp. for Response ; Anth. for Anthem ; P. Anth. for Passion Anthem ; Eu. Anth. for Eucharistic Anthem ; Antiph. for Antiphon. The musical references which follow the texts are for the aid of choristers, and ministers. The sources from which music may be obtained follow the names of musical composers. In order to meet the requirements of different: choirs several musical references have often been given for the same text, an^ with the same purpose a great variety of selections has been given. The de- gree of difficulty presented by the music is in each instance indicated by one or more stars. A single star signifies the simplest order of music, suited tc> choirs of but moderate training. Two stars indicate a medium grade, and three stars represent rnusic of considerable difficulty. In order to avoid too great ex^ pense in purchasing music numerous references have been made to single works,, where this was practicable. All the compositions of Professor B. C. Blpdgett here referred to are iti^ course of publication by Arthur P. Schmidt, Boston, Mass. ^ Collfction of Cljoir Calls to SSEorsJip for ili):fli ©oictfl. 1 Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, Give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name ^ Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The Lord sitteth upon the flood ; Yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever. The Lord will give strength unto his people ; The Lord will bless his people with peace. ** Psa/m 29 : i, 2, 10, 11. Chant by J. Q. Wetherbee. * B. C. Blodgett. 2 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits. Even the God of our salvation. 194 CHOIR CALLS FOR MIXED VOICES. He that is our God is the God of salvation ; And unto God the Lord belong the issues from death. ** Psalm 68 : 19, 20. Chorus from Costa's Eli. *** B. C. Blodgett. .3 ** O come, let us sing unto the Lord : Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salva- tion. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, And make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. O come, let us worship and bow down ; Let us kneel before the Lord our maker : For he is our God, And we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Psalm 95 : i, 2, 6, 7. Quartette and chorus by B. C Blodgett 4 O sing unto the Lord a new song ; For he hath done marvellous things : His right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. The Lord hath made known his salvation : His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel : All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Psalm 98 : i, 2, 3. ** Antiphonal Chant, by W. Alpers, in the Beethoven Collection; also, * Unison Chorus, by Sir John Goss. Novello, Ewer & Co., Pub. 5 ** O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good : For his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 107: I. Second part of Anthem, "This is the Day." James Turle. Novello, Ewer & Co., Pub. 6*0 praise the Lord, all ye nations ; Praise him, all ye people. For his merciful kindness is great toward us ; And the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm 117: Earl of Wilton in Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874- 1877. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 195 7 * Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem. Lloyd Fowle, in Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877. 8 Bless the Lord, O my soul ; And all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul. And forget not all his benefits : Who forgiveth all thine iniquities ; Who healeth all thy diseases ; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction ; Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies. *** Psalm 103 : i, 2, 3, 4. B. C. Blodgett. * New Choir and Congregation, page 300. Nos. i, 2, 11, antiphonal. 9*0 give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is gracious ; And his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 107 : i. W. H. Gladstone, in Anthem, " Gracious and righteous is the Lord.'' Parish Choir Anthems, page 37. * Last part of Anthem, " This is the day," by James Turle. Parish Choir. 10 O praise God in his holiness ; Praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him in his noble acts : Praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him in the sound of the trumpet : Praise him upon the lute and harp. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. ** Psalm 150: 1,2,3,6. Chant by S. P. Tuckerman. National Lyre, page 156; also,* Psalm 150: i. First part of Anthem by Berthold Tours. Novello, Ewer & Co., Pub. 11 Blessing, glory, wisdom, and thanks, honor, power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. ** Rev. 7: 12. First part of Anthem by Berthold Tours. No- vello, Ewer & Co., Pub. * New Choir and Congregation, p. 84. 12 Blessing, honor, glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for evermore. *** Rev. 5 . 13. First part of Eucharistic Anthem. B. C. Blodgett. * New Choir and Congregation, page 84. 13 * Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and 196 CHOIR CALLS FOR MIXED VOICES. priests unto God and his Father j to him be glory and dominion for ever. Amen. Rev. I : 5, 6. New Choir and Congregation, No. 6, page 325. 14 * O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness ; Fear before him, all the earth. Psalvt 96 : 9, page 216. Ibid. 15 * O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is our God ; and we are the people of his pas- ture, and the sheep of his hand. Psalm 95 : 6, 7, page 20. Ibid. 16 * O that men would praise the Lord for his good- ness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men. Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people ; And praise him in the assembly of the elders. /*ja/;« 107:31, 32, page 315. Ibid- 17 * O Israel, trust thou in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. The Lord hath been mindful of us ; He will bless us : He will bless the house of Israel ; He will bless the house of Aaron. Psalm 115:9, 10, II, 12. B. C. Blodgett. 18 * Wait on the Lord: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart : Wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27 : 14. G. F. Root. Ibid. 19 *"* O put your trust in him alway, ye people ; Pour out your hearts before him : For God is our hope. Psalm 62 : 8, From Anthem. " My soul, wait thou still upon the Lord." F. J. Read. Novello, Ewer & Co. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 1 97 20 "* O put yoiir trust in him alway, ye people ; Pour out your hearts before him : For God is our hope. Psahn 62: 8. Third section of Anthem, " I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord," by E. J. Hopkins. Novello, Ewer & Co. ; also, same text, F. J. Read. Novello, Ewer & Co. 21 * Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, And blessed be the name of his majesty for ever and ever. Psalm 72 : i8, 19. Closing section of Anthem, " Sing to the Lord," by H. Smart. Novello, Ewer & Co. 22 ** O love the Lord, all ye his saints : For the Lord preserveth them that are faithful, And plenteously rewardeth the proud doer. Be strong, and he shall establish your heart, All ye that trust in the Lord. Psalm 31 : 23, 24. A. S. Sullivan. Novello, Ewer & Co. The following Choir Calls being without numbers can only be indicated on the tablet by the number of the page. * Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, He is to be feared above all gods. Honor and majesty are before him, strength and beauty are in his sanctuary ; O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Fear before him, all the earth. Psalm 96 : 4, 6, 9. New Choir and Congregation, page 46. * O give thanks unto the Lord, for his mercy endur- eth for ever. Glory and honor are in his presence, strength and gladness are in his place. He ruleth by his power ; he ruleth for ever. His eyes behold the nations. ibid, page 32. 198 CHOIR CALLS FOR MALE VOICES. a Collection of Cdotr Calld to (morg^tp for Jlale ^oicetf* 23 ** O come, let us sing unto the Lord : Let us make a joyful noise unto the rock of our sal- vation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, And make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalm 95: I, 2. B. C. Blodgett. 24 * O sing unto the Lord a new song ; For he hath done marvellous things : His right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. The Lord hath made known his salvation : His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel : All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Psalm 98 : i, 2, y,. Chant by H. M. Dow, in Dow's Sacred Quar- tette for Male Voices. 25 * Praise the Lord, O my soul ; And all that is within me, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits : Who forgiveth all thy sin ; And healeth all thine infirmities ; Who saveth thy life from destruction ; And crowneth thee with mercy and lovingkindness. Psah)i 103: I, 2, 3, 4. Chant by H. M. Dow, in Dow's Sacred Quartette for Male Voices. 26 ** O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good : For his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 107: I. [No. i.] B. C. Blodgett. 27 "^^ Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous : For praise is comely for the upright. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. I99- Praise the Lord with harp : Sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.' Sing unto him a new song ; Play skilfully with a loud noise. For the word of the Lord is right ; And all his works are done in truth. Psalm 33: I, 2, 3, 4. B. C. Blodgett. 28 * O bless our God, ye people, And make the voice of his praise to be heard : Which holdeth our soul in life, And suifereth not our feet to be moved. Psalm 66 : 8, 9. Duo for Bass and Tenor. B. C. Blodgett. 29 *** O come, let us worship and bow down ; Let us kneel before the Lord our maker. Tenor solo from Psalm 95, by Mendelssohn. 30 * O come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our maker. For he is our God, And we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Psalm 95 : 6, 7. B. C. Blodgett. 31 ** O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness : Let the whole earth stand in awe of him ; For he cometh to judge the earth : He shall judge the world with righteousness, And the people with his truth. Psabn 96 : 9, 13. B. C. Blodgett. 32 ** O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good : For his mercy endureth for ever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy. Psah7t 107: I, 2. [No. 2.] B. C. Blodgett. 33 ** Bless the Lord, O house of Israel : Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron : Bless the Lord, O house of Levi : 200 CHOIR CALLS FOR MALE VOICES. Ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord. Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, Which dwelleth at Jerusalem. l*raise ye the Lord. /'j«/;«i3S: 19,20,21. B. C. Blodgett. M ** Praise the Lord. J*raise the Lord, O my soul. While I live will I praise the Lord: 1 will sing praises unto my God while I have any be- ing. Put not your trust in princes, Kor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God. Psahn 146: I, 2, 3, 5. Trio, by B. C. Blodgett. 35 * Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, And his praise in the congregation of samts. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him : l^et the children of Zion be joyful in their King. iFor the Lord taketh pleasure in his people : -He will beautify the meek with salvation. Psalm 149: I, 2, 4. Antiphonal Chant, by B. C. Blodgett. ^6 ** We have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. -Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4: 15, 16. For Communion Service. B. C. Blodgett. 37 *** Blessing, honor, glory, and power, be unto liim that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for evermore. Rev. 5: 13. B. C. Blodgett. 38 **, All glory, laud, and honor To thee, Redeemer, King ! MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 20I To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest, The King and Blessed One, For Communion or Palm Sunday. R. Schumann. J, M. Russell, Boston, Pub. 39 ** O render thanks to God above, The fountain of o'erflowing love ; Whose mercy firm, through ages past, Hath stood, and shall forever last. Who can his mighty deeds express, Not only vast, but numberless ? What mortal eloquence can raise His tribute of immortal praise .'' G. Merkel. J. M. Russell, Boston, Pub. 40 ** Sing praises to God, sing praises : Sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth : Sing ye praises with understanding. The princes of the people are gathered together, Even the people of the God of Abraham : For the shields of the earth belong unto God; He is greatly exalted. Psahn 47 : 6, 7, 9. B. C. Blodgett. 41 ** Ascribe ye strength unto the God of Israel ! The God of Israel is he who giveth strength unto his people. Blessed be God ! Psalm 62,: 34, 35. B. C. Blodgett. 202 RESPONSES FOR MIXED VOICES. 21 Collection of EeBponfieg for iRorntnff anU (I^toeninff ^frtJtte for J$lij:eti ®latce0. 1 * Gloria Tibi. Glory be to thee, O Lord. Two versions, by H. W. Greatorex, in Greatorex's Collection of Church Music, page 178. 2 Gloria Patri. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; as it was in the begin- ning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Four anthems by H. W. Greatorex, in Greatorex's Collection, etc, pages 146-149. * First and fourth versions. ** Second and third versions. 3 * The Lord is in his holy temple : let all the earth keep silence before him. Heb. 2: 20, H. W. Greatorex, in Great. Col., etc., page 211. * Same text. B. C. Blodgett. 4 '*' Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be alway acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19 : 14. H. W. Greatorex, in Great. Col., etc., page 212. * Same text. G. F. Root, in Choir and Congregation. 5 ** The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : A broken and a contrite heart, O Lord, Thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51 : 17. H. W. Greatorex, in Great. Col., etc., page 213. 6 * Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God : for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Joel 2: 13. H. W. Greatorex, in Great. Col., etc., page 214. 7 ** If we say that we have no sin, we deceive our- selves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 203 forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all un- righteousness. I John 1 : 8, 9. H. W. Greatorex, in Great. Col., etc., page 216. 8 ** Repent ye, repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. H. W. Greatorex, in Great. Col., etc., page 215. 9*0 Lord, my God, hear thou the prayer thy ser- vant prayeth : have thou respect unto his prayer. Hear thou in heaven, thy dwelling-place, and when thou hearest, Lord, forgive. C. Malon, in Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877, page 5. 10 * Hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer ; hide not thyself from my petition. Incline thine ear to me, O Lord, when I cry, and answer me speedily. C. L. Hutchins, in Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877, page 8. 11 * Grant we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace. That they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [May be divided into two responses.] Arthur Paige, in Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877, page 52. 12 ^^ Turn thy face from my sins, And put out all my misdeeds. Make me a clean heart, O God ; And renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence ; And take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51: 9, 10, II. Thomas Attwood, in Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877, page 56. 13 * Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. According as we hope in thee. Psalm 33 : 22. Haydn, in Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1 874-1877, page 86. 204 /RESPONSES FOR MIXED VOICES. 14 * Kyrie Eleeson. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Two versions, by H. W. Greatorex, in Great. Col., etc., pp. 176, 177. 15 ** The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit ; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51:17. S. P. Tuckerman, in National Lyre, p. 124. * The same text. J. Baptiste Calkins. Opus 47, No. i. Published in Musical Times, Oct. i, 1881, by Novello, Ewer & Co. 16 ** Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee. He will never suffer the righteous to fall. He is at thy right hand. Thy mercy. Lord, is great. And far above the heavens ; Let none be made ashamed That wait upon thee. Mendelssohn, in Oratorio of Elijah. 17 * Gracious Father, O Lord, hear us ! When we call upon thee, O Lord, hear us ! Send down thy love, O Lord, upon us, Merciful Father, hear us ! Beethoven, in National Lyre, p. 123. 18 * God who cannot be unjust Heedeth all who in him trust ; Those who call on him for aid Angels shall not make afraid. M. Costa, in Oratorio of Eli. 19 * Accept, I beseech thee, O Lord, the free will offering of my mouth. And teach me thy righteous judgments. Psalm 119: 108. G. F. Root, in Choir and Congregation. John Church & Co., Cincinnati, Pub. 20 * Search me, O God, and know my heart : And see if there be any wicked way in me. And lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139: 23, 24. G. F. Root. Ibid. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 20$ 21 * Hear our prayer to heaven ascending, Hear and answer from above. O. may thy Spirit now descending, Fill us with thy holy love. Beethoven's Vesper Hymn, Ibid. 22 * High in thy glory, Father Almighty, Hear our petition while humbly we call. Great is thy mercy, tender thy pity, Wondrous the love that enfoldeth us all. Hear us, O Saviour, hear, O Redeemer, Hear us, O Maker and Monarch of all. High in thy glory. Father Almighty, Hear us, thy children, while humbly we call. Air from Beethoven's Seventh Symphony, Ibid. 23 * If we say that we have no sin, we deceive our- selves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to for- give us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unright- eousness. I John I : 8, 9. J. Baptiste Calkins. Opus 47, No. 2. Musical Times, Oct. i, 1881. Novello, Ewer & Co. 24 * To the Lord our God belong mercies and for- giveness, though we have rebelled against him ; neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us. Daniel ()•. 9, 10, J. Baptiste Calkins. Opus 47, No. 3. Ibid. 25 ** Lord, for thy tender mercies' sake, lay not our sins to our charge, but forgive that is past, and give us grace to amend our sinful lives, to decline from sin and incline to virtue, that we may walk with a perfect heart before thee now and evermore. George Rayleigh Vicars, in Musical Times, August i, 1881. Pub- lished as above. 26 * Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion : And unto thee shall the vow be performed. O thou that hearest prayer. Unto thee shall all flesh come. Psalm 65 : i, 2. B. C. Blodgett. 2o6 RESPONSES FOR MIXED VOICES. 27 * Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Eph. 3 : 20, 21. B. C. Blodgett. 28 * And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say. Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Rev. 2a: 17. (For Communion Services.) B. C. Blodgett. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 20/ a CcUfttion of Kesponfies for Jlorninff anU d^tieninff ^erbice for ;Plale SHoicefl;. 29 ''^^ Search me, O God, and know my heart ; Try me, and know my thoughts ; And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139 : 23. B. C. Blodgett. 30 ** God is a spirit : and they that worship him must worrship him in spirit and in truth. John 4 : 24. B. C. Blodgett. 31 ** Let the words of my mouth and the medita- tion of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19 : 14. B, C. Blodgett. 32 * Heavenly Father, graciously hear us, Hear the petitions we offer before thee ; Let thy mercy rest upon us. Heavenly Father, graciously hear us, Hear our prayer. Beethoven, in Dow's Collection, page :oo. 33 * More love, O God, to thee, More love to thee. Hear thou the prayer I raise On bended knee ; This is my earnest plea, — More love, O God, to thee. More love to thee ! E. H. Bailey, in Union Hymnal, page 95. 34 * Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest ; Now thee alone I seek, — Give what is best ; This all my prayer shall be, — More love, O God, to thee. More love to thee ! E. H. Bailey, in Union Hymnal. 208 RESPONSES FOR MALE VOICES. 35 * Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes ; Make me to walk in the way of thy commandments, For ever and for evermore. Mozart, in Dow's Collection, page loi. 36 ** Father, hear thy children From thy throne above ; Grant to us thy blessing, Fill us with thy love. In the hour of darkness O be thou our light ; And in strife with evil Gird us with thy might. J. Barnby, in Dow's Collection, page 175. 37 ** High roll the billows with clamor and strife, Be not afraid ; the Lord is thy life ; No stars are stirring, and endless the night, Be not afraid ; the Lord is thy light. E. Fr. Richter. Russeil Bros., Boston, Pub. 38 * Cast thy burden on the Lord, and he will sus- tain thee and comfort thee. G. F. Root, in Choir and Congregation. 39 * The Lord is in his holy temple ; let all the earth keep silence before him. B. C. Blodgett. (Bass solo.) 40 ** Bow down thine ear, O Lord, and hear me ; For I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul ; for I am holy ; O Lord my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. B. C. Blodgett. (Bass solo.) 41 ** In heavenly love abiding No change my heart shall fear. B. C. Blodgett. (Bass solo, with Choir accompaniment. ) MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 20g SI Callection of 9[nt|)emfi antr Cl)antfi for JHorninff anti (£^ntnin% ^ertiice for JHale anU i$ltj:cli (iEoiccg. The texts of the following Anthems and Chants are given in full in both or- ders of Morning Service. 1 Venite, Exultemus Domino. O come, let us sing unto the Lord. * Mixed Voices. Seven different chants in Grea- torex's Collection of Church Music, pp. 144, 145- * Male Voices. Chant by H. M. Dow. Dow's Col- lection, p. 162. * Male Voices. Chant by E. H. Bailey. Union Hymnal, p. 34. ** Mixed Voices. B. C. Blodgett, in D major. ** Male Voices. B. C. Blodgett, in D major. *** Mixed Voices. Mozart, in C. Laus Domino, p. 30. 2 Gloria in Excelsis. Glory be to God on high. * Mixed Voices. Greatorex's Collection, p. 150; also, p. 152. ** Mixed Voices. S. P. Tuckerman, in F major. No- vello. Ewer & Co. ** Male Voices. L. H. Southard, in C major. Dow's Collection, p. 33. *** Male Voices. Vincent Novello, in E major. Laus Domino, p. 48, ** Mixed Voices. J. H. Cornell, in F major. The Service Book, p. iii, published by W. W. Hunt- ington, Hartford, Conn. * Mixed Voices. Rev. Sir F. A. G. Ouseley. Ser- vice Book, published as above. 3 Jubilate Deo. O be joyful in the Lord. * Mixed Voices. Seven chants in Greatorex's Col- lection, pp. 168, 169. * Mixed Voices. Anthem by Henry Russell. Laus Domino, p. 36. ** Mixed Voices. W. Alpers, in E major. Beetho- ven Collection, p. 158. ** Mixed Voices. Anthem in Greatorex's Collection, p. 170. ** Male Voices. Anthem by H. M. Dow, in C major, published by O. Ditson, Boston. 4 Benedictus. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel. * Mixed Voices. Seven chants in Greatorex's Col- lection, pp 174, 175. 210 ANTHEMS FOR MALE AND MIXED VOICES. ** Mixed Voices. Mozart, in E major. Beethoven Collection, p. 164. ** Mixed Voices. Bellini, in B flat. Classical Cho- rus Book. ** Male Voices. Mozart, in G. Dow's Collection, p. 144. .5 De Profundis. Out of the deep have I called. * Mixed Voices. E. K. Glezen, in C major. Hymns of the Faith, Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston. * Mixed Voices. J. I. Tucker. The Service Book, p. 72. Huntington, Hartford, Conn. 6 Magnificat. My soul doth magnify the Lord. * Mixed Voices. S. P. Tuckerman, in F major. No- vello. Ewer & Co. * Mixed Voices. W. Russell. Chant in E. Hymns of the Faith. * Mixed Voices. Chant by J. Barnby, in E flat. The Service Book, p. 44. * Mixed Voices. Chant by W. H. Welter, in F. The Service Book, p. 44. 7 Benedictus es, Domine. Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our fathers. * Mixed Voices. Oxford Chant. Hymns of the Faith. 8 Te Deum. We praise thee, O God. * Mixed Voices. Greatorex's Collection, p. 156. ** Mixed Voices. Greatorex's Collection, p. 158. ** Mixed Voices. W. Alpers, in A major. Beetho- ven Collection, p. 149. *** Mixed Voices. B. C. Blodgett, in D minor. * Male Voices. H. M. Dow. Dow's Collection, p. 76. * Mixed Voices. J. Barnby, in B flat major. The Service Book, p. 16. ** Mixed Voices. J. H. Cornell, in F. Ibid. p. 11. * Mixed Voices. Spofforth and others, by S. D. Kellogg. Chas. D. Kellogg, 21 University Place, New York, Pub. 9 Benedicite, omnia opera Domini. O all ye works of the Lord. * Mixed Voices. Greatorex's Collection, p. 166. * Mixed Voices. Barnby, Chant in E flat. Hymns of the Faith. * Mixed Voices. Three Chants, Gregorian tones, I, 4, and 5. The Service Book, p. 52. ** Mixed Voices. Double Chant, by J. H. Cornell, The Service Book, p. 22. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 21 1 The texts of the following Anthems and Chants are given in full in some one of the Evening Services 10 Bonum est confiteri. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord. * Mixed Voices. Seven chants in Greatorex's Col- lection, pp. 182, 183. * Mixed Voices. Anthem. Ibid. p. 184. * Mixed Voices. Anthem. V. Novello, Laus Dom- ino, p. 60. ** Mixed Voices. Anthem. Greatorex's Collection, p. 84. *** Mixed Voices. Himmel's Anthem in A major. Classical Chorus Book. *** Mixed Voices. J. Barnby, in A major. Novello, Ewer & Co. * Mixed Voices. Parish Choir, from E. J. Hop- kins's Evening Service. 11 Dominus regit me. The Lord is my Shepherd. ** Mixed Voices. Greatorex's Collection, p. 217. ** Mixed Voices. James Shaw. Novello, Ewer & Co. *** Male Voices. Fr. Schubert. Union Hymnal, p. II. * Mixed Voices. Gregorian Chant, ist tone. The Service Book, p. 130. 12 Deus, Deus mens. O God, thou art my God ; early will I seek thee. ** Male Voices. Anthem, by J. E. Gould. Dow's Collection, p. 14. 13 Laudate Dominum. O praise God in his holiness. * Mixed Voices. Three Chants in Greatorex's Col- lection, p. 201. ** Mixed Voices. Berthold Tours, in G major. No- vello, Ewer & Co. 14 Cantate Domino. O sing unto the Lord a new song. * Mixed Voices. Greatorex's Collection. Seven chants, pp. 180, 181. ** Mixed Voices. Chant in E flat. W. Alpers. Beethoven Collection, p. 171. *** Mixed Voices. Anthem by Mozart. Laus Dom- ino, p. 52. * Male Voices. Unison Anthem in C major. Sir John Goss. Novello, Ewer & Co. 2 1 2 ANTHEMS FOR MALE AND MIXED VOICES, * Male Voices. Chant in F major (Teleman's Chant). Dow's Collection, p. 167. 15 Deus misereatur. God be merciful unto us and bless us. * Mixed Voices. Greatorex's Collection. Seven chants, pp. 188, 189. ** Mixed Voices. Chevalier Neukomm. Classical Chorus Book. Ditsoii & Co. *** Mixed Voices. J. N. Hummel. Laus Domino. S. T. Gordon & Co. New York. * Male Voices. Responsive Chant in F major, by H. M. Dow. Dow's Collection, p. 169. 16 Benedic, anima mea. Praise the Lord, O my soul. * Mixed Voices. Greatorex's Collection. Seven chants, pp. 190, 191. * Mixed Voices. Chant by H. C. Timm. Beetho- ven Collection, p. 176. ** Mixed Voices Greatorex's Collection, p. 192. ** Mixed Voices. Anthem in B flat. B. C. Blodgett. *** Mixed Voices. Anthem in B flat. Dudley Buck. E. Schubert. New York. * Mixed Voices. Parish Choir, from E. J. Hop- kins's Evening Service. 17 Nunc dimittis. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace. ** Mixed Voices. S. P. Tuckerman, in F major. * Mixed Voices. Two chants by J. Barnby. The Service Book, p. 45. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 213 91 Collection of 9[ntl)emfi antj Cljants for ;JHormnff anH ©ijening: ^crtiice for jHipeU 5Eoiceg. Ascension Anthem. 18 **"* King all glorious, Lord of Hosts, Almighty, Thou art revealed in victory ! O'er the world of light ascending. We pray thee, leave us not comfortless, But send the great Father's promise upon us. Thy Spirit of Truth. J. Barnby. Pub. by Novello, Ewer & Co. 19 *** The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and he knoweth them that trust in him. From Sir Michael Costa's Oratorio of Eli. 20 ** God be merciful unto us, and bless us, And cause his face to shine upon us. Psalm 67 : I. Ibid. 21 *"** Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, Even the God of our salvation. Psalm 68 : 19. Ibid. 22 *** God of mercy, God of love, deign to hear thy servant's humble cry ; Hear our prayer and bless us with thy peace, as thou hast promised to all those who call upon thy name ! Tremblingly we call upon thee, knowing our un- worthiness ; Hear us, O Almighty God, and grant us peace — re- gard us now^ in mercy ; — make us strong to cast away and forsake our sins for ever, and give us grace to love thee more from day to day. From Mass in E, by Weber. 23 *** God is a Spirit : and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. For the Father seeketh such to worship him. John 4: 23, 24. From Sternale Bennett's Woman of Samaria. 214 ANTHEMS FOR MIXED VOICES. 24 ^**' Every tear and every sorrow the Lord shall wipe away from thine eyes ; nor sin nor death shall there be known. From Spohr's Last Judgment, 25 *** All ye that cried unto the Lord in distress and deep affliction, he counteth all your sorrows in the time of need. Sing ye praise, give ye thanks, proclaim aloud his goodness. From Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise. (Tenor or Soprano solo.) 26 *** I waited for the Lord ; He inclined unto me, and heard my complaint. O blessed are they that hope and trust in the Lord. Ibid. (Duo for two Sopranos, or Soprano and Contralto, with Chorus.) 27 ***. Send out thy light and thy truth; let them lead me : And let them bring me to thy holy hill, O God, then will I go unto thy altar. On the harp we will praise thee, O Lord our God. Why, O my soul, art thou sorrowful ? And why cast down within me } Still trust the lovingkindness of the God of thy strength. And my tongue yet shall praise him, who hath pleaded my cause. Lord our God, thou wilt save thine anointed. Thou wilt hear us from heaven. Though in chariots some put their faith, our trust is in thee. They are brought down and fallen, But the Lord is our helper. We shall not be afraid. Gounod, in Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877. Separable into two anthems. 28 *** O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth ! Who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Like as a father pitieth his children, So the Lord pitieth them that fear him. B. C. Blodgett. Psalm 8: i, and 103: 13. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 215 29 *** God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in time of trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be re- moved, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea ; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with the sweUing thereof. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her ; she shall not be moved : God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved : He uttered his voice, the earth melted. The Lord of hosts is with us ; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Psalm 46 : 1-7. B. C. Blodgett. 30 ** Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me : For I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul ; for I am holy : O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. Psabn 86: i, 2. B. C. Blodgett. Christmas Anthem. 31 *"* All the ends of the world have seen the salva- tion of our God. Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands. Come, ye Gentiles, and adore the Lord. Alleluia ! For this day a great light hath come down upon the earth. Alleluia ! J. L. Hatton. Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877. Easter Anthem. 32 ** He is risen ! Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. He died for all, that they which live should not hence- forth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. Henr>' Gadsby. Ibid. 2l6 ANTHEMS FOR MTXED VOICES. 33 ** Like as the hart desireth the water brooks, So longeth my soul after thee, O God. Why art thou so full of heaviness, O my soul ? And why art thou so disquieted within me ? O put thy trust in God. P saint 42: I, 5. Separable into two anthems. Vincent Novello. Hutchins- Parish Choir, 1874-1877. Christmas Anthem. 34 ** Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for lo, I come, saith the Lord, and I will dwell in the midst of thee. Be silent, O all flesh, before the Lord, for he is raised up out of his holy habitation. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant; O come ye to Bethlehem ; come and behold him, born the King of angels ; O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Ibid. Thanksgiving Day. 35 ** Thou crownest the year with thy goodness ; And thy clouds drop fatness. They shall drop upon the dwellings of the wilderness ; And the little hills shall rejoice on every side. The folds shall be full of sheep ; The valleys also shall stand so thick with corn. That they shall laugh and sing. Psalm b^: 11, 12, 13. Thomas Smith. Ibid. Christmas Anthem. 36 ** I Cradled all lowly. Behold the Saviour Child, A being holy, In dwelling rude and wild ! 2 Ne'er yet was regal state. Of monarch proud and great, Who grasped a nation's fate, So glorious as the manger bed of Bethlehem. 3 No longer sorrow As without hope, O earth ! A brighter morrow Dawned with that infant's birth. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 21/ 4 Our sins were great and sore, But these the Saviour bore, And God was wroth no more, His own Son was the child that lay in Bethlehem. 5 Babe weak and wailing, In lowly village stall. Thy glory veiling, Thou cam'st to die for all. 6 The sacrifice is done. The world's atonement won. Till time its course hath run. O Jesus, Saviour ! Morning Star of Bethle- hem ! Halleluia ! Charles Gounod. Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877. 37 ** Jesus said to his disciples, The bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth light unto the world. Then said they unto him. Lord, evermore give us this bread. Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life : he that cometh to me shall never hunger ; he that be- lieveth on me shall never thirst. John 6: 33, 34, 35. John Stainer. Ibid. 38 ** As pants the hart for cooling streams, When heated in the chase. So longs my soul, O God, for thee, And thy refreshing grace. For thee, my God, the living God, My thirsty soul doth pine \ O when shall I behold thy face. Thou majesty divine. Ludwig Spohr. Ibid. 39 ^^ Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will 2l8 ANTHEMS FOR MIXED VOICES. teach us his ways, we will walk in his paths : for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. Mic. 4:2. W. A. Barrett. Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877. Ascension Anthem. 40 ^ Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; And be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors ; And the King of Glory shall come in. Who is the King of Glory ? It is the Lord strong and mighty, Even the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; And be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors ; And the King of Glory shall come in. Psalm 24 : 7, 8, 9. Dr. Turner. Ibid. Ascension Anthem. 41 * Grant, we beseech thee. Almighty God, that like as we do believe thy only begotten Son our Lord Je- sus Christ to have ascended into the heavens ; so we may also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with him continually dwell, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. Henry Lahee. Ibid. 42 * Praised be the Lord daily, Even the God who helpeth us. And poureth his benefits upon us. He is our God, of whom cometh salvation. God is the Lord, by whom we escape death. Psahn 68 : 19, 20. Thomas Ebdon. Ibid. Palm Sunday. 43 * Blessed, is he who cometh in the name of the Lord ; hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Mat. 21:9. Alfred King. Ibid. Christmas Anthem. 44 * Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 219 For unto you this day is born in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2: 10, II. W. H. Gill. Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877. Easter Anthem. 45 * Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more ; death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once : but in that he Uveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead in- deed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans b : <^, 10,11. W.H.Gill Ibid. * Same text. o. j. Eivey. ibid. 46 * Gracious and righteous is the Lord ; Therefore will he teach sinners in the way. Them that are meek shall he guide in judgment ; And such as are gentle, them shall he learn his way. Psalm 25 : 8, 9. O give thanks unto the Lord ; he is gracious : And his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm nb:\. W.H.Gladstone. Ibid. Easter Aftthem. 47 * Christ is risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia, alleluia. I Cor. 15 : 20, 21, 22. Thomas Smith. Ibid. Christmas Anthem. 48 * Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel, God with us. Is. 7 : 14. For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given : and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Alleluia. Amen. Is. g : 6. Thomas Smith. Ibid. 49 * Come unto me, all ye that labor. Alex. S. Cooper. Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877. 220 ANTHEMS FOR MIXED VOICES. 50 ** O taste and see how gracious the Lord is : Blessed is the man that trusteth in him. fear the Lord, ye that are his saints ; For they that fear him lack nothing. The lions do lack, and suffer hunger ; But they who seek the Lord shall want no manner of thing that is good. Pjo/w 34: 8, 9, lo. Sir John Goss. Novello, Ewer & Co. Easter A tit hem. 51 #* Why seek ye the living among the dead ? He is not here, but is risen : remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. Luke 24 : 5, 6, 7. A. Alexander. Novello, Ewer & Co. Funeral Anthem. 52 * I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth : Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors ; and their works do follow them. Rev. 14: 13. J. H. Hopkins. Parish Choir Anthems, page 71. * Same text. W. H. Walter. The Service Book, page 69. Thanksgiving Anthem. 53 ** I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, with my whole heart ; 1 will speak of all thy marvellous works. I will be glad and rejoice in thee ; Yea, my songs will I make of thy name, O thou Most Highest. P saint 9: 1,2. 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. Psalm 145 : 15, 16. May be divided into two anthems. J. Bamby. Novello, Ewer & Co. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 221 54 ** I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills ; From whence cometh my help ? My help cometh from the Lord, Which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved : He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper : The Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day. Nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil ; He shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy com- ing in. From this time forth and even for evermore. Psalm 121. B. C. Blodgett. 55 ** And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart, saith the Lord. yer. 29: 13. B. C. Blodgett. . Baptisjnal Anthem. 56 * Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not ; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Mark 10: 14. J. I. Tucker, in The Service Book, page 71. Hunt- ington, Hartford, Conn. 57 ** O how amiable are thy dwellings. Thou Lord of Hosts ! My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord ; My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house : They will be alway praising Thee. Psalm 84: I, 2, 4. J. Bamby. Novello, Ewer & Co. 222 ANTHEMS FOR MALE VOICES. a Colletttott of ^nt|)em3 ant Cliantfil for ^Horning: anli €^orning: ^ertice for -ff^^Xz ^Eoices. 58 **^ Lead, kindly light ! amid the encircling gloom, Lead thou me on ; The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead thou me on ; Keep thou my feet ; I do not ask to see The distant scene ; one step enough for me. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou Shouldst lead me on ; I loved to choose and see my path ; but now Lead thou me on ; I loved the garish day, and spite of fears, Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years. So long thy power has blessed me, sure it still Will lead me on O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent till The night is gone ; And with the morn those angel faces smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. Dudley Buck. Opus 69, No. 5. 59 *** God is great and almighty, and evermore en- dureth his goodness. We praise thee, Lord, for thine abounding mercy. Thy lovingkindness is over all ; Shield us with thy great mercy and guard us in every hour. Separable into two anthems. S. Jadassohn. Pub. by Novello, Ewer & Co. 60 *** Yet the Lord hath commanded his kindness in the daytime. In the night did I think of him, And make my prayer unto the God of my life. My God, within me is my soul cast down ; Why hast thou thy servant forgotten ? Mendelssohn's Forty-second Psalm. (With Soprano obligato.) MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 223 61 ^** The Lord is my strength and song ; And is become my salvation. . The right hand of the Lord is exalted : The right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. Thou art my God, and I will praise thee : Thou art my God, I will exalt thee. Psabn 118: 14, 16, 28. B. C. Blodgett. 62 *** O love the Lord, all ye his saints : For the Lord preserveth the faithful. And plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, All ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31 : 23, 24. Separable into two anthems. B. C. Blodgett. 63 ** O come, let us sing unto the Lord : Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salva- tion. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving. And make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. O come, let us worship and bow down : Let us kneel before the Lord our maker : For he is our God, And we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Psalm 95 : i, 2, 6, 7. B. C. Blodgett. 64 *^ God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in time of trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be re- moved, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea ; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled. Though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Psalm 46: 1, 2, 3. Ambrose Thomas. Dow's Collection, page 108. 65 ** I God is love ; his mercy brightens All the path in which we rove ; 224 ANTHEMS FOR MALE VOICES. Bliss he wakes and woe he lightens ; God is wisdom, God is love. 2 Chance and change are busy ever ; Man decays, and ages move ; But his mercy waneth never ; God is wisdom, God is love. 3 E'en the hour that darkest seemeth, Will his changeless goodness prove ; From the gloom his brightness streameth ; God is wisdom, God is love. 4 He with earthly cares entwineth Hope and comfort from above ; Everywhere his glory shineth ; God is wisdom, God is love. ** J. C. Warren, first two verses. Dow's Collection, page 136. ** Dudley Buck, first three verses. Ibid, page 159. 66 ** I In heavenly love abiding. No change my heart shall fear, And safe is such confiding. For nothing changes here : The storm may roar without me, My heart may low be laid. But God is round about me. And can I be dismayed ? 2 Wherever he may guide me. No want shall turn me back ; My Shepherd is beside me. And nothing can I lack ; His wisdom ever waketh, His sight is never dim : He knows the way he taketh, And I will walk with him. 3 Green pastures are before me, Which yet I have not seen ; MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 225 Bright skies will soon be o'er me, Where darkest clouds have been : My hope I cannot measure ; My path to life is free ; My Saviour has my treasure, And he will walk with me. ** C. Cheney. Dow's Collection, page 157. * B. C. Blodgett. (Baritone solo with Quartette accompaniment.) 67 ** I It is the Lord's own day, In all the wide expanse One distant bell alone sounds clear, And, lingering, fades away. 2 What sacred awe here reigns ! A presence bright, unseen, though felt. Keels with me here in earnest prayer, Upon the open plains. 3 What awe here reigns ! The heavens far away So cloudless are, so blue and clear, As though they were to earth more near. It is the Lord's own day. C. Kreutzer. Dow's Collection, page 102. 68 ** O God, thou art my God ; early will I seek thee ; My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, In a dry and thirsty land, where no water is ; To see thy power and t4iy glory. So as I have seen thee in the sanctuar}^ Because thy lovingkindness is better than life ; My lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live : I will lift up my hands in thy name. Psalm 63 : 1, 2, 3, 4. J. E. Gould. Ibid, page 14. 69 *** I love the Lord, because he hath heard My voice, and my supplication ; Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. The sorrows of death compassed me. 226 ANTHEMS FOR MALE VOICES. The pains of hell gat hold upon me : I found trouble and sorrow. Then called I upon the name of the Lord ; Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. Return unto thy rest, O my soul, For the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. Psalm ii6: i, 2, 3, 4, 7. B. C. Blodgett. (Soprano obligate.) 70 *** I love the Lord, because he hath heard My voice and my supplication. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me. Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous ; Yea, our God is merciful. What shall I render unto the Lord For all his benefits toward me ? 1 will take the cup of salvation. And call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord, Now in the presence of all his people. I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord, Now in the presence of all his people ; In the courts of the Lord's house, In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm n6: i, 2, 5, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19. B. C. Blodgett. (Soprano olsligato.) Dedication or Installation. 71 *** Arise, O Lord, into thy rest ; Thou, and the ark of thy strength. Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness ; And let thy saints shout for joy. For the Lord hath chosen Zion ; He hath desired it for his habitation. This is my rest forever : Here will I dwell ; for I have desired it. I will abundantly bless her provision : I will satisfy her poor with bread. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 22 J I will also clothe her priests with salvation . And her saints shall shout aloud for joy. Psalm 132: 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16. B. C. Blodgett. (Soprano obligate.) 72 ^* For his wrath endures but for a moment ; And in his pleasure is life for evermore j Heaviness may endure for a night, But in the morning cometh joy. Psalm 30 : 5. For Tenor and Bass, from Anthem, " Be glad O ye Righteous." Henry Smart. Novello, Ewer & Co. Funeral Anthem. 73 ** Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth : Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Rev. 14: 13. Mendelssohn. Novello, Ewer & Co. Funeral Anthem. 74 ^* Behold I show you a mystery ; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump : for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. O death, where is thy sting 1 O grave, where is thy victory } I Cor. 15: 51, 52, 55. J. C. Warren. Dow's Collection, page 142. 75 *'*^ As the hart pants after the water brooks. So panteth my soul after thee, O God. Psalm 42 : 1. Charles Gounod. Novello, Ewer & Co. 76 *** O Lord, God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee : Let my prayer come before thee ; Incline thine ear unto my cry \ For my soul is full of troubles ; And my life draweth nigh unto the grave. Wilt thou show wonders to the dead 1 Shall the dead arise and praise thee t Psalm 88: i, 2. 3, lo- 228 ANTHEMS FOR MALE VOICES. I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope. Let Israel hope in the Lord ; For with the Lord there is mercy, And with him is plenteous redemption. Psalm i2f>'- 5)7- Ernest Ford, Novello, Ewer & Co. (Separa- ble into two anthems.) 77 ** The righteous, living for ever, shall shine as the stars in the firmament. They that serve the Lord with gladness shall be like the stars for ever. Mendelssohn. Novello, Ewer & Co, MUSICAL SELECTIONS 22g 91 Collection of ^ntdems antJ Cj^ants for t^e Celebra- tion of tf)e lorti*fl[ Supper, ^ale anti JHijceU ^Sotces. The following Musical Selections are specially appropriate in the Celebra- tion of the Lord's Supper. 78 Ter Sanctus, or Trisagion. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory : Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Amen. * Mixed Voices. H. W. Greatorex, Greatorex's Collection, p. 178. * Mixed Voices. S. P. Tuckerman, in F major. Novello, Ewer & Co. ** Mixed Voices. M. Hauptmann, in E flat, Op. 15. *** Mixed Voices. Dr. Crotch, in C major. Novello, Ewer & Co. ** Mixed Voices. J. I. Tucker in A major. The Service Book, p. no. Huntington, Hartford, Conn. 79 Passion Anthem. ** Male Voices. O head, so full of bruises ! Brow that its life-blood loses ! Oh ! great humility ! Across his face are flying The shadows of the dying : 'T was suffered all for me ! And now he speaks : Oh, hearken, While clouds all nature darken ; " Lama sabachthani .? " His head is bent, and droopeth ! To such a death he stoopeth ! 'T was suffered all for me ! B. C. Blodgett. 80 Passion Atithem. ** Mixed Voices. Hail, thou Head ! so bruised and torn, Pierced with the crown of thorn, Smitten with the mocking reed, 230 ANTHEMS FOR MALE AND MIXED VOICES. Wounds that with thy life-blood bleed, Trickling faint and slow. S. p. Tuckerman. Novello, Ewer & Co. 31 Passion Anthem. ** Mixed Voices. Word of God incarnate, Of the blessed virgin Mary born, On the cross thy sacred body For us men with nails was torn. Cleanse us by the blood and water Streaming from thy pierced side ; Feed us with thy body, broken, Now and in death's agony. O Jesus, hear us ! O Jesus, spare us ! Grant us thy mercy. Amen. From Ave Varum Corpus. Charles Gounod. Novello, Ewer & Co. 82 Passion Anthem. ** Tenor Solo. Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow. Lam. 1 : 12. Handel's Messiah. 83 ** Tenor Recitative. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart ; he is full of heav- iness : He looked for some to have pity on him, but there was no man ; Neither found he any to comfort him. Psahn 69 : 20. Handel's Messiah. 84 ** Tenor and Bass Recitative. About the ninth hour, Jesus cried aloud, as if in meeting death he sought the compassionate love of his Father, My God, My God, why hast thou for- saken me ? and when he had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit, and all came to an end. Gounod's Redemption. 85 Passion Anthem. * Male Voices. Near the cross was Mary weeping. There her mournful station keeping. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 231- Gazing on her dying Son : There in speechless anguish groaning, Yearning, trembUng, sighing, moaning, Through her soul the sword had gone ! But we have no need to borrow Motives from the mother's sorrow, At our Saviour's cross to mourn. 'T was our sins brought him from heaven, These the cruel nails had driven : All his griefs for us were borne. Stabat Mater of Jacobus de Tode, 1306, translated by Rev. J. W Alexander. 86 Passion Anthem. ** Mixed Voices. O sacred Head, now wounded. With grief and shame weighed down. Now scornfully surrounded. With thorns, thine only crown ; sacred Head, what glory, What bliss, till now was thine ! Yet, though despised and gory, 1 joy to call thee mine. What thou, my Lord, hast suffered Was all for sinners' gain : Mine, mine was the transgression, But thine the deadly pain ; Lo, here I fall, my Saviour ! 'T is I deserve thy place ; Look on me with thy favor. Vouchsafe to me thy grace. B. C. Blodgett 87 Passion Anthem. ** Male Voices. Same text as above. B. C. Blodgett. 88 Passion Anthem. *** Male Voices. My God, within me is my soul cast down ; Why hast thou thy servant forgotten ? From Mendelssohn's Forty-second Psalm. 212 ANTHEMS FOR MALE AND MIXED VOICES. 39 Passion Anthem. De Profundis. * Mixed Voices. Glezen in C. * Mixed Voices. Tucker. 90 Passion Afithem. Agnus Dei. ** Mixed Voices. O Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world ; have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world ; grant us thy peace. " Amen. Charles Gounod. Hutchins' Parish Choir, 1874-1877. 91 Eucharisiic Anthem. Male Voices. God so loved the world, that he gave his only be- gotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ** John 3 : 16. B. C. Blodgett. * Mixed Voices. New Choir and Congregation, p. 156. 92 Eucharistic Anthem. *** Male Voices. O saving Victim, slain for us. The gates of heaven to us unfold ! Fierce foes are nigh and woes assail ; Grant succor ! give us victory. Charles Gounod, in Union Hymnal, page 84. 93 Eucharistic Afithem. ** Mixed Voices. All glory to the Lamb that died, exalted now at God's right hand, in blessing, and wisdom, and. honor, and praise, for ever. From Spohr's Last Judgment. 94 Eucharistic Anthem. *** Mixed Voices. Blessing, honor, glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever. Rev. 5 : 13. Ibid. ** Mixed Voices. Same text. B. C. Blodgett. * Mixed Voices. Same text. Mozart. Hutchins" Parish Choir, 1874-1877, page 16. 95 Eucharistic Anthem. * Mixed Voices. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Col. 3 : 3,4. B. C. Blodgett. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 233 96 Eiicharistic Atiihem. * Male Voices. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. I ya/m 4 : lo. B. C. Blodgett. 97 Eucharistic Anthefn. * Mixed Voices. And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Hev. 22 : 17. b. c. Biodgett. 98 Passion Anthem. * Mixed Voices. He is despised and rejected of men ; a man of sor- rows, and acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from him ; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows ; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. ^S' 53 : 3i 4j 6. New Choir and Congregation, p. 162. 99 Eucharistic Anthem. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power be unto him. that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever. Rev. 5: 12, 13. Ibid. p. 86. 134 ANTIPHONS. The following Antiphons are illustrative of that class in which the Minister reads Scripture passages which are responded to by the Choir. 1 Mixed Voices. Theme : The Beatitudes. Mat, 5 : 3-12. Minister reads Verse 3. Choir : Verse 4. Bass solo. Laus Domino, p. 80. Minister reads Verse 5. Choir : Verse 6. Soprano solo. Laus Domino, p. 81. Minister reads Verse 7. Choir: Verse 8. Chorus. Laus Domino, p. 83. Minister reads Verse 9. Choir: Verse 10. Chorus. Laus Domino, p. 85. Minister xedids Verses 11, 12. Choir : Anthem. Laus Domino, p. 86. That they may have right to the Tree of Life. Hymn by Congregation. (Tune, " Coventry.") My God, my portion and my love, My everlasting All. (Verses i, 5, 6.) 2 Mixed Voices. Theme : Triumph of the Saints in Judgment. Rev. 7 : 9-17. Minister reads Verses 9, 10. Choir : Praise his awful name, who was, and is, and is to come ! Praise to him who giveth immortality ! All glory and majesty surround his throne. Worship and adore him ! Praise, glory to God ! First strophe of Opening Chorus in Spohr's Last Judgment. Minister reads Verses 11, 12. Choir : All glory to the Lamb that died, exalted now at God's right hand, in blessing, in wisdom, in honor and praise for ever. Solo and Chorus. Spohr's Last Judgment, No. 8. Minister reads Verses 13, 14. To the words " And he said unto me." MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 235 Choir : These who passed heavy tribulation have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb; They stand before God's throne, and serve him day and night. And the Lamb shall lead them to fountains of living waters, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Soprano or Tenor recitative in No. 11 of Spohr's Last Judg- ment. Minister reads Verses 15, 16, 17. Choir : Yes, every tear and every sorrow he shall wipe away from their eyes. Nor sin, nor death, nor pain, nor sorrow shall there be known. He is our God, and we are his people. Hail ! Our Redeemer, Hail ! Quartette No. 12, Spohr's Last Judgment. Hymn by Congregation. (Tune, " Webb.") Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son. (Verses i, 2, 3.) 3 Male Voices. Theme : The Forty-second Psalm. Minister reads Verse i. Choir: Verse 2. Tenor solo from Mendelssohn's Forty- second Psalm, No. 2. Minister reads Verses 3, 4. Choir: Verses 6, 7. Tenor solo from Mendelssohn's Forty-second Psalm, No. 5. Minister reads Verses 6, 7. Choir: Verse 8. Quartette. First strophe from Men- delssohn's Forty-second Psalm, No. 6. Alinister reads Verses 9, 10, ir. Choir : Bass solo. For the mountains shall depart, and the hills shall be removed ; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, nor the covenant of my peace be removed. Is. 54 : 10. Mendelssohn's Elijah, No. 37. 2^)6 AJVTIPHONS. Hymn by Congregation. (Tune, " Woodworth.") Just as I am without one plea. (First four verses.) 4 Male Voices. Theme : The Glorified Christ. Rev, I : 4-8. Minister reads Verses 4, 5, 6. Choir: Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. From Te Deum by E. S. Kimball, in Dow's Collection, page 55. Minister reads Verse 7. Choir : We believe that thou shalt come to be our judge. We pray thee therefore, help thy servants, whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. From Te Deum by H. M. Dow, in Dow's Collection, page 79. Minister reads Verse 8. Choir : First Verse of Hymn, " Christ, above all glory seated." Hymn by Cojigregation. (Tune, " Arnheim.") Hosannah to the living Lord. (Verses i, 2, 5.) 5 Male Voices. Theme : The safety of the godly. Fsabn 91. Minister reads Verse i. Choir : For he shall give his angels charge over thee ; they shall protect thee in all the way thou goest. B. C. Blodgett. Minister reads Verses 2, 3, and 4. Choir : For the Lord is mindful of his own : he remembers his children. Baritone solo from Mendelssohn's St. Paul. Minister reads verses 5, 6, 7, and 8. Choir : Bow down before him ye mighty ! for the Lord is near us. Second part of above-named solo. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 237 Minister reads verses 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Choir : Yea, the Lord is mindful of his own. Quartette, arranged by G. A. Lohr, from the last strophe of the solo. Minister reads Verses 14, 15, and 16. Choir : I will lay me down in peace and sleep, for thou, O Lord, dost make me to dwell in safety. Trio (Soprano, Tenor, and Baritone), by O. B. Brown. Hymn by Congregation. (Tune, " Dennis.") Still, Still with thee, my God, I would desire to be.