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 MAY 1 1917 
 
 BX 5947 .B843 1917 
 Episcopal Church. 
 A book of offices 
 
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 BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
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 BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 SERVICES FOR OCCASIONS 
 NOT PROVIDED FOR IN 
 
 THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER 
 
 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY 
 OF THE HOUSE OF BISHOPS 
 
 MILWAUKEE 
 
 THE YOUNG CHURCHMAN CO. 
 
 1917 
 
COPYRIGHT BY 
 
 THE YOUNG CHURCHMAN CO., 
 1914, 1917 
 
PREFACE 
 
 At tlie General Convention in Richmond, in 1907, 
 a Committee of the House of Bishops was appointed 
 to consider the preparation of a Book of Offices for 
 occasions not provided for in the Book of Common 
 Prayer. The Bishops of Texas, Kansas, Newark, 
 Springfield, and Fond du Lac constituted the Com- 
 mittee. 
 
 This Committee found the wish for such a Book so 
 general that at Cincinnati in 1910 they presented a 
 Book which was received by the Bishops and allowed to 
 be distributed in the House. 
 
 Subsequently the Bishops retained the copies dis- 
 tributed and were asked to send further suggestions to 
 the Committee, which was continued, to report in 1913. 
 
 The second Report of the Committee, presented in 
 New York in 1913, was again referred back for further 
 consideration. 
 
 At the General Convention at St. Louis, in 1916, a 
 number of corrections and changes were presented by 
 the Committee and the following Resolution was 
 passed : 
 
 "Resolved, That the Book of Offices for Occasions not 
 Provided for in the Book of Common Prayer be published 
 after the changes submitted with this Report have been 
 ■made, and is hereby set forth for use where the Bishop of 
 the Diocese may authorize it." 
 
 After all due care and consideration the Book of 
 Offices for Occasions not Provided for in the Book of 
 Common Prayer is now authorized for use in the 
 Church, subject to the discretion of each diocesan 
 Bishop. 
 
 It may be noted that, while there is considerable new 
 
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 matter in the Book, the offices are mainly taken from 
 those in use for many years in dioceses in England and 
 Canada, with some help from American diocesan forms. 
 The Book of Offices is the property of the Church; 
 and a royalty from its sale will go to the Church Pen- 
 sion Fund. 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 PAGE 
 
 I. — The Order for the Breaking of the Ground 
 
 for a New Church 1 
 
 II. — The Order for Laying the Foundation-Stone 
 
 or Cornerstone of a Church 5 
 
 III. — The Order for the Benediction of a Church 
 
 or Chapel 10 
 
 IV. — The Order for the Re-Opening of a Restored 
 
 Church 15 
 
 V. — The Order for the Consecration of a Ceme- 
 tery, or of an Addition to a Cemetery - 22 
 
 VI. — Form for the Removal of the Consecration 
 
 of a Church 28 
 
 VII. — Service for the Admission of Lay Readers to 
 
 their Office 31 
 
 VIII. — A Form for the Setting Apart of Deaconesses 34 
 IX. — Office for the Benediction of a Holy Table 
 
 or Altar 40 
 
 X. — The Form for Laying of the Foundation- 
 Stone of a School, or the Opening of a 
 School Building 44 
 
 XI. — A Form for the Benediction of a Parish 
 
 House or Mission Room 48 
 
 XII. — Form for the Benedicttion of a Xew Rectory 51 
 
 XIII. — Form for the Opening of a Hospital or a 
 
 Ward of a Hospital 56 
 
 XIV. — A Form for the Dedication or Benediction 
 
 of Various Gifts and Memorials - - - 62 
 XV. — Service for Dedication Festival or Anni- 
 versary of the Consecration of a Church 74 
 
 XVL— Feast of the Title or Holy Day or Saint's 
 Day from Which the Church Takes Its 
 Name 76 
 
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 PAGE 
 
 XVII. — ^An Office for Harvest Thanksgiving - - - 78 
 XVIII. — ^A Form of Prayer and Thanksgiving for the 
 
 Fourth of July 81 
 
 XIX. — Form of Service for a Day of Special 
 
 Humiliation 84 
 
 XX.— A Compline Office 89 
 
 XXI. — Service of the Beatitudes of the Gospel - - 97 
 XXII. — An Office for General Use at Parochial or 
 
 Society Meetings 100 
 
 XXIII. — Office for a Missionary Meeting - - - - 102 
 
 XXIV. — A Short Service of Comfort and Hope for 
 
 Sick Communicants 104 
 
 XXV. — A Form of Service for Use in a House before 
 
 a Burial Ill 
 
 XXVI.— Order for the Burial of a Child - - - - 114 
 XXVII.— An Order for the Burial of Those for Whom 
 
 The Prayer Book Office may not be Used 119 
 
 XXVIII.— Memorial Services 123 
 
 XXIX. — Form for the Commemoration of Ancestors 
 or Members of a Family who have Died 
 
 without the True Knowledge of God - - 132 
 
 XXX. — Office for the Installation of a Bishop - - 138 
 
 XXXI.— Litanies 143 
 
 XXXIL— Various Prayers 155 
 
I. 
 
 THE ORDER FOR 
 
 THE BREAKING OF THE GROUND FOR 
 A NEW CHURCH 
 
 The Clergy, Choir, and others "being assemhled at the 
 place, the Officiant shall say: 
 
 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
 the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Then shall he said 
 Psalm 132. Memento Domine. 
 
 Lord, remember David : and all his trouble : 
 
 2 How he sware unto the Lord : and vowed a vow 
 imto the Almighty God of Jacob : 
 
 3 I will not come within the tabernacle of mine 
 house : nor climb up into my bed; 
 
 4 I will not suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine eye- 
 lids to slumber : neither the temples of my head to take 
 any rest; 
 
 5 Until I find out a place for the temple of the Lord : 
 an habitation for the Mighty God of Jacob. 
 
 6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata : and found 
 it in the wood. 
 
 7 We will go into his tabernacle : and fall low on 
 our knees before his footstool. 
 
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 8 Arise, Lord, into thy resting-place : thou, and 
 the ark of thy strength. 
 
 9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness : and 
 let thy saints sing with joyfulness. 
 
 10 For thy servant David's sake : turn not away the 
 presence of thine anointed. 
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 14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion to be an habita- 
 tion for himself : he hath longed for her. 
 
 15 This shall be my rest for ever : here will I dwell, 
 for I have a delight therein. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 After which the following Lesson shall he read: 
 
 Ezra i. 1-6. 
 
 Then may he sung a hymn. 
 Then the Bishop shall say: 
 
 Forasmuch as devout and faithful men have taken 
 in hand to build on this place a House to be dedicated 
 to the glory of God (and in honor of His servant 
 
 Saint ), wherein the Gospel shall be truly preached, 
 
 the Sacraments duly administered, and the service of 
 Prayer and Praise ever offered, in this and coming 
 generations, let us ask the blessing of Almighty God 
 upon this undertaking. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 O Almighty God, who hast taught us that what- 
 soever we do whether in word or in deed we shall do it in 
 the Name of Thy Blessed Son Jesus Christ ; Mercifully 
 receive us, coming to Thee in His Name. Hear our 
 prayers and vouchsafe to bless, consecrate, and hallow 
 this ground, upon which we purpose to build a Church 
 to Thy glory and for Thy worship; and grant that all 
 
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 who shall serve at Thy Altar therein, and they who 
 shall in it receive the ministry of the Word and Sacra- 
 ments according to Thine ordinance, may love Thee 
 with all their heart and mind and soul and strength, 
 and, fortified by Thy gifts, may serve Thee faithfully 
 unto their life's end; through the same Thy Son Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Then shall the Officiant standing at the site of the Altar 
 of the Church, remove the first shovel of earth, 
 saying : 
 
 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
 the Holy Ghost, I break the ground for this Church; 
 and may the Lord bring our undertaking to a prosper- 
 ous end. Amen. 
 
 The Rector and other Clergy or Church Officers present 
 may also remove earth, each one as he does so say- 
 ing : 
 
 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
 the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Then shall he said 
 Psalm 122. Laetatus sum. 
 
 1 was glad when they said unto me : We will go 
 into the house of the Lord. 
 
 2 Our feet shall stand in thy gates : O Jerusalem. 
 
 3 Jerusalem is built as a city : that is at unity in 
 itself. 
 
 4 For thither the tribes go up, even the tribes of 
 the Lord : to testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto 
 the Name of the Lord. 
 
 5 For there is the seat of judgment : even the seat 
 of the house of David. 
 
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 6 pray for the peace of Jerusalem : they shall 
 prosper that love thee. 
 
 7 Peace be within thy walls : and plenteousness 
 within thy palaces. 
 
 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes : I will 
 wish thee prosperity. 
 
 9 Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God : 
 I will seek to do thee good. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 1. The Collect of the Saint whose name the Church 
 
 will hear, 
 
 2. Accept, we pray Thee, Lord, the service of this 
 day. Let Thy continued blessing rest upon the work 
 now begun. Put it into the hearts of Thy servants to 
 give liberally for the building and maintenance of this 
 
 Church (of Saint ). Watch over all those who 
 
 shall take part in the work, that they may be preserved 
 from all danger and accident. Give us all thankful 
 hearts that we may ever praise Thee for all Thy good- 
 ness to us ; through Thy Son our Lord, who with Thee 
 and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth God for ever 
 and ever. Amen. 
 
 Then may he sung a Hymn of thanhsgiving during 
 which shall he collected the offerings made hy those 
 present, for the huilding. 
 
 The Te Deum Laudamus may then he sung. 
 
 The Benediction. 
 
n. 
 
 THE ORDER FOR 
 
 LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OR 
 CORNERSTONE OF A CHURCH 
 
 While the Bishop or Officiant^ with the Clergy and 
 Choir, shall proceed to the place where the Founda- 
 tion Stone is to he laid, a Hymn may he sung. 
 
 All things heing disposed in order for the Laying of 
 the Stone, the Bishop shall say: 
 
 Dearly beloved in the Lord, we are gathered to- 
 gether here to lay the Foundation Stone of a building 
 which we humbly trust may in due time be consecrated 
 as a House of God. 
 
 And first, let us praise God's Holy Name for the 
 mercy and goodness with which He has so far pros- 
 pered our work; and let us further devoutly pray that 
 He will, of His good Providence, bless all who in any 
 way help forward its completion; that He will protect 
 from danger those who may be engaged in the build- 
 ing : and that He will send His blessing upon our 
 undertaking. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 We yield Thee hearty thanks, most merciful Father, 
 for that Thou hast blessed and forwarded the work of 
 our hands hitherto : accept the praises that we offer 
 unto Thee from true and grateful hearts, that rejoic- 
 ing in Thy goodness we may be accepted of Thee, and 
 this holy place may be filled from its beginning with 
 the spirit of thankfulness and loving homage, to Thy 
 
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 honour and glory, who livest and reignest God for ever 
 and ever. Amen, 
 
 Then shall he read the Lesson. 
 
 Ezra iii. 10-11; or Zech. iv. 6-10; or 1 Cor. iii. 
 
 Then shall he said or sung: 
 
 V. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious : 
 
 R. For His mercy endureth for ever. 
 
 V. give thanks unto the God of all gods : 
 
 R. For His mercy endureth for ever. 
 
 V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to 
 the Holy Ghost. 
 
 R. give thanlcs unto the Lord, for He is gracious: 
 for His mercy endureth for ever. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 v. Behold I lay in Sion a chief Cornerstone, elect, 
 precious : 
 
 R. And he that helieveth on Him shall not he con- 
 founded. 
 
 V. This is the Lord's doing: 
 
 R. And it is marvellous in our eyes. 
 
 V. Other foundation can no man lay than that is 
 laid: 
 
 R. Which is Jesus Christ. 
 
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 Then shall the Bishop say: 
 
 The Lord be with you. 
 Answer. And with thy spirit. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Ahnighty Lord God, who although the heaven of 
 heavens cannot contain Thee, yet dost vouchsafe to 
 dwell with Thy Church here on earth ; Visit, we beseech 
 Thee, with Thy loving kindness, this place whereon we 
 lay the foundations of a house to the praise and honour 
 of Thy Holy Name. Let it not be profaned by impiety 
 or put to common use; and as Thou didst fulfil the 
 devotion of Thy servant David through the labors of 
 his son, so likewise grant that our desire may be ac- 
 complished, that Thy servants may see Thy work, and 
 their children Thy glory; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy 
 Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 Then the Bishop, laying his hand upon the Stone, 
 shall say: 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who 
 art the brightness of the Father's Glory, and the ex- 
 press image of His Person, the one Foundation, and 
 the chief Cornerstone ; Bless what we do now in laying 
 this Stone in Thy name, and be Thou, we beseech Thee, 
 the beginning, the increase, and the consummation of 
 this our work, which is undertaken to the glory of Thy 
 Name; who with the Father and the Holy Spirit livest 
 and reignest, one God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 Then, all things heing made ready, he shall lay the 
 Stone, striking it three times, with these words : 
 In the faith of Jesus Christ we place this Founda- 
 tion Stone, in the Name of God the Father, God the 
 Son, and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
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 Then shall the Bishop say : 
 
 Here let the true faith and fear of God, with 
 brotherly love, ever abide; and may this place now set 
 apart with prayer, and with the invocation and praise 
 of the Most Holy Name, be evermore the Temple of 
 the Most High God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
 who with the Father and the Holy Spirit liveth and 
 reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen, 
 
 Then shall he said: 
 
 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. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the 
 whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified; 
 Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer 
 before Thee for all estates of men in Thy Holy Church, 
 especially for those who have given of their substance 
 to this good work; that every member of the same, in 
 his vocation and ministry, may truly and godly serve 
 Thee; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 
 Amen. 
 
 O God, who art the shield and defence of Thy 
 people, be ever at hand, we beesch Thee, to protect and 
 succour the builders of this house; keep them in their 
 labour from all sin and prof aneness, and shelter them 
 from all accident and peril, that the work which, 
 through Thy mercy, hath now begun, may by their 
 labour be brought to a happy end ; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
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 Then shall the Bishop speak to the people : after which 
 a Hymn may he sung and the offerings of the 
 people he collected. The Bishop shall then say the 
 following prayers: 
 
 Direct us, Lord, in all our doings, with Thy most , 
 gracious favour, and further us with Thy continual 
 help ; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended 
 in thee, we may glorify Thy holy Name, and finally, 
 ty Thy mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Almighty God, who hast built Thy Church upon 
 the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus 
 Christ Himself being the head cornerstone; Grant us 
 so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doc- 
 trine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable 
 unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make 
 His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; 
 the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give 
 you peace, now and for evermore. Amen, 
 
III. 
 
 THE ORDER FOR THE 
 BENEDICTION OF A CHURCH OR CHAPEL 
 
 To he used hy the Bishop, or a Priest appointed hy him, 
 when for any good cause the Church cannot be 
 consecrated. A Church thus blessed must, however, 
 be duly consecrated when this shall become pos- 
 sible. 
 
 At the appointed time the Bishop with attendant Clergy 
 standing before the Altar shall say: 
 
 Psalm 122. Laetatus sum. 
 
 1 was glad when they said unto me : We will go 
 into the house of the Lord. 
 
 2 Our feet shall stand in thy gates : O Jerusalem. 
 
 3 Jerusalem is built as a city : that is at unity in 
 itself. 
 
 4 For thither the tribes go up, even the tribes of 
 the Lord ; to testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto 
 the Name of the Lord. 
 
 5 For there is the seat of judgment : even the seat 
 of the house of David. 
 
 6 O pray for the peace of Jerusalem : they shall 
 prosper that love thee. 
 
 7 Peace be within thy walls : and plenteousness 
 within thy palaces. 
 
 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes : I will 
 wish thee prosperity. 
 
 9 Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God: 
 I will seek to do thee good. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
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 The Bishop then, turning towards the congregation, 
 
 shall say: 
 
 Good people, we have met together at this time to 
 bless this Church [Chapel or Building] for the service 
 of Almiighty God, and the use of His Church. It has 
 pleased God to teach us in His Holy Word that such 
 dedications are acceptable to Him; we have therefore 
 good hope that this our work will be pleasing in His 
 sight. Let us therefore lift up our prayers to Him, 
 asking that His Blessing may rest upon this place, that 
 His Spirit may guide those who shall herein minister 
 in His jSTame, and that those who worship here may 
 draw near to Him at all times with reverence and 
 godly fear. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 The Bishop, followed hy the Clergy, Churchwardens, 
 and others, may then pass around the church saying 
 or singing 
 
 The Litany. 
 
 If the size or arrangement of the building will not per- 
 mit of passing around within, the Bishop shall 
 Jcneel at the Chancel steps attended hy two Priests. 
 
 The Litany heing said as far as the end of the Lord's 
 Prayer, the Bishop standing at the Chancel steps 
 shall say the Prayers following: 
 
 Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, who hast ap- 
 pointed divers services and ministrations to be per- 
 formed in Thy Church; May Thy Holy Spirit guide 
 and direct those who minister in this place, and fill the 
 hearts of Thy people that they may rightly take their 
 part in and profit by that which is done in Thy Name. 
 
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 Hear the prayers which all faithful souls offer Thee 
 in this place. Grant that all Thy children born again in 
 Baptism, and strengthened by Thy gift in the Laying 
 on of Hands, may walk before Thee in newness of life. 
 Give to all who in true penitence seek it, the Absolution 
 and Kemission of their sins. Grant that all who are par- 
 takers of the blessed Body and Blood of Thy dear Son 
 may receive the Bread of Everlasting Life, and ever 
 live in oneness with Him and He with them. Encour- 
 age and strengthen the faithful by Thy presence, that 
 they may continue before Thee in Holiness and Right- 
 eousness unto their life's end. Amen. 
 
 O Father Beloved, who didst send Thy dear Son to 
 preach peace to them that are far off as well as to them 
 that are nigh ; Make this place to be a witness for Thee 
 and Thy love. Grant that by the preaching of the Gos- 
 pel herein many who now know Thee not may hear of 
 Thee, and turning with all their hearts to Thee may be 
 cleansed from sin, and made partakers of all the gifts 
 Thou givest without measure to Thy faithful children. 
 Grant this our prayer for the love of Thy dear Son, 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 A General Thanksgiving. 
 
 Almighty 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, pres- 
 ervation, 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 show forth 
 Thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by 
 
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 giving up ourselves to Thy service, and by walking be- 
 fore Thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with Thee and 
 the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world with- 
 out end. Amen. 
 
 The Grace. 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 
 God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us 
 all evermore. Amen. 
 
 Here may follow a Hymn and a Sermon. 
 
 IF THERE BE A CELEBRATION OF THE 
 HOLY COMMUNION: 
 
 The Collect. 
 
 O Almighty God, who hast built Thy Church upon 
 the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus 
 Christ Himself being the head cornerstone; Grant us 
 so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doc- 
 trine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable 
 unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Epistle. Ephesians ii. 13-22. 
 Gospel. St. John xvii. 20-26. 
 
 After the Celehration or a Sermon, immediately before 
 the final Blessing : 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord God, who dost vouchsafe to have Thy dwell- 
 ing upon earth in houses built for the worship of Thy 
 
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 Name though the heavens and earth cannot contain 
 Thee; We beseech Thee that, mindful of the work and 
 labour of all Thy Saints, Thou wouldest visit this place 
 erected to Thy glory [and in honour of iV]. Cleanse 
 it, by Thy grace, from all defilements, and ever keep it 
 pure and without spot; And as Thou didst crown the 
 pious desires of David Thy servant in the work of 
 Solomon his son, so do Thou of Thy great goodness 
 grant that our desire may be accomplished, that Thy 
 servants may see Thy work and their children Thy 
 gliry; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth with 
 Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without 
 end. Amen. 
 
 Blessed be Thy Name, O Lord God, that it hath 
 pleased Thee, by Thy good Spirit, to put into the hearts 
 of Thy servants the desire to erect this House to Thy 
 honour and worship. Bless them, O Lord, their families 
 and their substance, and accept the work of their 
 hands; and grant, we beseech Thee, that all who shall 
 enjoy the benefit of this pious work, may show forth 
 their thankfulness by making a right use thereof, to 
 the glory of Thy blessed Name; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
IV. 
 
 THE ORDER FOR 
 
 THE RE-OPENING OF A RESTORED 
 
 CHURCH 
 
 The Bishop is received at the entrance of the Restored 
 Church, or of the Churchyard, by the Minister and 
 the Churchwardens, and proceeds with the Clergy, 
 the Churchwardens, and others towards the Holy 
 Table, Psalm cxviii. 19-29 being said or sung as 
 follows : 
 
 Open me the gates of righteousness : that I may go 
 into them, and give thanks unto the Lord. 
 
 This is the gate of the Lord : the righteous shall 
 enter into it. 
 
 I will thank thee, for thou hast heard me : and art 
 become my salvation. 
 
 The same stone which the builders refused : is be- 
 come the head-stone in the corner. 
 
 This is the Lord's doing : and it is marvellous in 
 our eyes. 
 
 This is the day which the Lord hath made : we will 
 rejoice and be glad in it. 
 
 Help me now, Lord : O Lord, send us now pros- 
 perity. 
 
 Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord : 
 we have wished you good luck, ye that are of the house 
 of the Lord. 
 
 God is the Lord, who hath showed us light : bind 
 the sacrifice with cords, yea, even unto the horns of the 
 altar. 
 
 Thou art my God, and I will thank thee : thou art 
 my God, and I will praise thee. 
 
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 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious : 
 and his mercy endureth for ever. 
 Glory be. 
 
 Then shall the Bishop, standing in the Chancel, say 
 this prayer, all standing : 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 We are not worthy, O Lord, to enter into Thy pres- 
 ence, for Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil. 
 But Thou, Lord, art merciful and full of compassion. 
 Grant that Thine eyes may be upon us continually as 
 we enter into this Thine house, and that all our 
 thoughts and words may be hallowed by Thy presence. 
 Let Thy Holy Spirit be within us, and Thy holy angels 
 be with us and about us, that in all our ways we may 
 glorify Thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen, 
 
 Then shall the Bishop, standing at the Holy Tahle, and 
 turning to the people, say: 
 
 Dearly beloved in the Lord, we are gathered together 
 to-day to render humble and hearty thanks to Almighty 
 God for His goodness in prospering the work of the 
 Restoration of this Church, and to implore the continu- 
 ance of His favour and blessing upon it. Let us there- 
 fore ask the presence and guidance of the Holy Ghost. 
 
 Then shall he sung, all kneeling : 
 
 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire. 
 And lighten with celestial fire. 
 Thou the anointing Spirit art, 
 Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. 
 
 Thy blessed unction from above. 
 Is comfort, life, and fire of love. 
 
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 Enable with perpetual light 
 The dulness of our Minded sight. 
 
 Anoint and cheer our soiled face 
 With the abundance of thy grace. 
 Keep far our foes, give peace at home; 
 Where thou art guide, no ill can come. 
 
 Teach us to know the Father, Son, 
 And thee, of both, to he hut One; 
 That, through the ages all along, 
 This may he our endless song: 
 
 Praise to thy eternal merit. 
 
 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 
 
 Then the Bishop shall say: 
 
 O most blessed Saviour, who in the days of Thy 
 earthly Ministry, by Thy gracious presence at the Feast 
 of Dedication, didst approve and bless such service as 
 this which we are now offering unto Thee; Be present 
 with us by Thy Holy Spirit; and because holiness be- 
 cometh Thine House for ever, sanctify us, we pray 
 Thee, that we may be living Temples, holy and accept- 
 able unto Thee; and so dwell in our hearts by faith, 
 and possess our souls by Thy grace, that nothing which 
 defileth may enter into us; but that, being cleansed 
 from all carnal and corrupt affections, we may ever be 
 devoutly given to serve Thee in all good works, who 
 art our Saviour, Lord, and God, blessed for evermore. 
 Amen, 
 
 Blessed be Thy !N'ame, Lord, that it hath pleased 
 Thee to put into the hearts of Thy servants to restore 
 and adorn this House, for Thy honour and worship, and 
 for the ministry of Thy Holy Word and Sacraments. 
 Bless them, O Lord, their families, and their sub- 
 stance, and accept the work of their hands; remember 
 them concerning this; forget not this kindness that 
 
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 they have shewed for the House of their God, and for 
 the offices thereof; and grant, that all who now or here- 
 after shall enjoy the benefit of this pious work, may 
 shew forth their thankfulness to Thee for the same, by 
 making a right use of it, to the glory of Thy blessed 
 Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 If the restoration he a memorial, the prayer on page Jf-2 
 may he used here. 
 
 Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the 
 whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified; 
 Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer 
 before Thee for all estates of men in Thy holy Church, 
 that every member of the same, in his vocation and 
 ministry, may truly and godly serve Thee; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 We pray for all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, par- 
 ticularly for those of this Diocese and Parish, that they 
 may be always found waiting on their ministry, and 
 by their life and doctrine may set forth Thy glory, and 
 set forward the salvation of the immortal souls com- 
 mitted to their charge; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, and Invis- 
 ible, the only wise God, the Father, the Son, and the 
 Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory for ever and ever. 
 Amen. 
 
 Here may he sung a Hymn. 
 IF MORNING PRAYER IS SAID: 
 
 Proper Psalms. 
 
 Psalm 15, Domine, quis hahitahit? 
 
 Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle : or who 
 shall rest upon thy holy hill ? 
 
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 2 Even lie that leadeth an uncorrupt life : and 
 doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth 
 from his heart. 
 
 3 He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor 
 done evil to his neighbor : and hath not slandered his 
 neighbor. 
 
 4 He that setteth not by himself, but is lowly in his 
 own eyes : and maketh much of them that fear the 
 Lord. 
 
 5 He that sweareth unto his neighbor, and disap- 
 pointeth him not : though it were to his own hindrance. 
 
 6 He that hath not given his money upon usury: 
 nor taken reward against the innocent. 
 
 7 Whoso doeth these things : shall never fall. 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 84. Quam dilecta! 
 
 O how amiable are thy dwellings : thou Lord of 
 hosts! 
 
 2 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. 
 
 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and 
 the swallow a nest, where she may lay her young : even 
 thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. 
 
 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house : they 
 will be alway praising thee. 
 
 5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee : in 
 whose heart are thy ways. 
 
 6 Who going through the vale of misery use it for 
 a well : and the pools are filled with water. 
 
 7 They will go from strength to strength : and 
 unto the God of gods appeareth every one of them 
 in Sion. 
 
 8 Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer : hearken, 
 O God of Jacob. 
 
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 9 Behold, O God our defender : and look upon the 
 face of thine anointed. 
 
 10 For one day in thy courts : is better than a 
 thousand. 
 
 11 I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of 
 my God : than to dwell in the tents of ungodliness. 
 
 12 For the Lord God is a light and defence : the 
 Lord will give grace and worship, and no good thing 
 shall he withhold from them that live a godly life. 
 
 13 O Lord God of hosts : blessed is the man that 
 putteth his trust in thee. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 100. Jubilate Deo. 
 
 O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands : serve the 
 Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with 
 a song. 
 
 2 Be ye sure that the Lord he is God : it is he 
 that hath made us, and not we ourselves : we are his 
 people, and the sheep of his pasture. 
 
 3 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. 
 
 4 For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlast- 
 ing : and his truth endureth from generation to gen- 
 eration. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Proper Lessons. 
 
 First. Ezra iii. or Haggai ii. 
 Second. St. John iv. 19-26 or Heb. ix. 1-15. 
 
 AT THE HOLY COMMUNION: 
 
 The Collect. 
 
 Almighty God, who in days of old didst prosper and 
 bless Thy servants in the rebuilding of Thy temple at 
 
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 Jerusalem, and didst then promise to fill the house with 
 glory, receive also, we pray Thee, and bless the work of, 
 us, Thy servants; accept the sacrifices which shall be 
 offered here; make Thy presence known to those who 
 worship in this place; so shall Thy loving kindness be 
 manifested and Thy name be glorified among men. 
 Hear this our prayer, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 For the Epistle. Kev. xxi. 2-5. 
 The Gospel. St. Matt. xxi. 9-17. 
 
V. 
 
 THE ORDER FOR THE 
 
 CONSECRATION OF A CEMETERY. OR OF 
 AN ADDITION TO A CEMETERY 
 
 The Bishop shall he received at the entrance of the 
 Church or Churchyard hy the Clergy of the Parish, 
 the Churchwardens, and others. Then the Bishop, 
 preceded hy the Churchwardens, and followed hy 
 the Clergy, the Choir, and the Congregation, shall 
 proceed around the Ground to he Consecrated, 
 saying or singing one or more of the Psalms 
 following : 
 
 Psalm 23. Dominus regit me. 
 
 The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack 
 nothing. 
 
 2 He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead 
 me forth beside the waters of comfort. 
 
 3 He shall convert my soul : and bring me forth 
 in the paths of righteousness for his Name's sake. 
 
 4 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 comfort me. 
 
 5 Thou shalt prepare a table before me against 
 them that trouble me: thou hast anointed my head 
 with oil, and my cup shall be full. 
 
 6 But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow 
 me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the 
 house of the Lord for ever. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
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 Psalm 130. De profundis. 
 
 Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord : 
 Lord, hear my voice. 
 
 2 let thine ears consider well ; the voice of my 
 complaint. 
 
 3 If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is 
 done amiss : O Lord, who may abide it? 
 
 4 For there is mercy with thee : therefore shalt 
 thou be feared. 
 
 5 I look for the Lord ; my soul doth wait for him : 
 in his word is my trust. 
 
 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord : before the morn- 
 ing watch, I say, before the morning watch. 
 
 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord 
 there is mercy : and with him is plenteous redemption, 
 
 8 And he shall redeem Israel : from aU his sins. 
 Glory be. 
 
 lOr, should it he inconvenient, from inclemency of 
 weather or other cause, to proceed around the 
 Ground, the Bishop, standing in some convenient 
 place upon the Ground, shall say the foregoing 
 Psalms.'] 
 
 Then shall the Bishop say: 
 
 1 heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me. Write, 
 From henceforth, blessed are the dead which die in 
 the Lord: even so saith the Spirit; for they rest from 
 their labours. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
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 Then shall the Petition for Consecration he presented 
 to the Bishop, with the words: 
 
 Keverend Father in God, we beg you to consecrate 
 this ground for the burial of our dead. 
 
 The Bishop shall cause the Sentence of Consecration to 
 he read, and shall sign it, and direct its preserva- 
 tion. 
 
 Then shall he declare the Ground consecrated, and hless 
 it as follows: 
 
 Good people, by virtue of our sacred office in the 
 Church of God, we do now consecrate and for ever 
 set apart from all profane and common uses, this 
 ground, to be the resting-place of the dead, until the 
 glorious Resurrection at the last day; in the Name of 
 the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 
 Amen, 
 
 The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, 
 and the Holy Ghost, be ever upon this place, and sanc- 
 tify and keep it holy, that it may be a fit resting-place 
 for the bodies of His saints, until the day of the Lord 
 Jesus, when He shall come to judge the quick and the 
 dead. Amen. 
 
 Then shall the Bishop add these Collects: 
 
 Lord Jesus Christ, who art the Resurrection and 
 the Life, who by Thy Death hast overcome death, and 
 by Thy Rising again hast opened unto us the gate of 
 everlasting life, who shalt send Thine angels and 
 gather Thine elect from all the ends of the earth; We 
 humbly beseech Thee for all those whose bodies shall 
 here be committed to the ground, that they may rest 
 in the hope of resurrection to eternal life, through 
 
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 Thee, blessed Lord God, who shalt change the body 
 of our humiliation that it may be like unto the body of 
 Thy glory, according to the mighty working whereby 
 Thou art able to bring all things into subjection to Thy- 
 self : who livest and reignest with the Father and the 
 Holy Spirit, One God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 eternal Lord God, who boldest all souls in life: 
 We beseech Thee to shed forth upon Thy whole Church 
 in Paradise and on earth the bright beams of Thy 
 light and heavenly comfort, and grant that we, follow- 
 ing the good examples of those who have served Thee 
 here and are at rest, may with them at length enter 
 into Thine unending joy; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen, 
 
 Grant, O Lord, that as we are baptized into the 
 death of Thy blessed Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, so 
 by continual mortifying our corrupt affections we may 
 be buried with Him; and that through the grave, and 
 gate of death, we may pass to our joyful resurrection; 
 for His merits, who died, and was buried, and rose 
 again for us. Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 [The following prayer may he used when there 
 is a Chapel to he consecrated: 
 
 Almighty Father, who hast been pleased to accept 
 places upon which men have put the remembrance of 
 Thy name, and hast visited and blessed them; we pray 
 Thee to be with us assembled here to dedicate this 
 Chapel to Thy service, separating it from all worldly 
 uses. Accept this, our offering; sanctify this place by 
 Thy presence; and grant that whatever prayers are 
 herein offered in accordance with Thy will may be found 
 acceptable unto Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen.'] 
 
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 Here may follow an address, after which a Hymn may 
 
 he sung. 
 
 Then shall the Bishop dismiss the people with the 
 
 Blessing. 
 
 IF THERE BE A CELEBRATION 
 
 The Collect, Epistle^ and Gospel shall he: 
 
 Collect. O merciful God, the Father of our Lord 
 Jesus Christ, who is the Resurrection and the Life; in 
 whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die ; and 
 whosoever liveth, and believeth in Him, shall not die 
 eternally ; who also hath taught us, by His holy Apostle 
 Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for 
 those who sleep in Him; We humbly beseech Thee, O 
 Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life 
 of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, 
 we may rest in Him ; and that, at the general Resurrec- 
 tion in the last day, we may be found acceptable in Thy 
 sight, and receive that blessing, which Thy well-beloved 
 Son shall then pronounce to all who love and fear Thee, 
 saying. Come, ye blessed children of My Father, receive 
 the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of 
 the world. Grant this, we beseech Thee, O merciful 
 Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Re- 
 deemer. Amen. 
 
 The Epistle. 1 Thess. iv. 13 to end. 
 The Gospel. St. John vi. 37-41. 
 
 The Collect, Epistle, and Gospel for Easter-even may 
 he used in place of the ahove. 
 
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 At Morning or Evening Prayer, Psalms iv., xvi., xlix. 
 may he used; and as Special Lessons, Gen. xxiii. 
 and St. John xi. 18-47. 
 
 Form of henediction of a grave in unconsecrated 
 ground, to be used at the discretion of the min- 
 ister. 
 
 O merciful God, who has taught us in Thy Holy 
 Word that the bodies of the faithful are members of 
 Christ and temples of the Holy Ghost, and that having 
 been sown in weakness, they will be raised in power; 
 We humbly beseech Thee to sanctify this Grave to be 
 a peaceful resting-place for the mortal remains of our 
 dear brother here departed; and grant, O Lord, that 
 he, with all those that are departed this life in Thy 
 true faith and fear, and are fallen asleep in Christ, 
 may attain to the resurrection of the just, and may 
 have the full fruition of perfect bliss and everlasting 
 glory, both in body and soul, in Thy heavenly kingdom, 
 through Him who is the Resurrection and the Life, 
 who died, and was buried, and rose again for us, and 
 who now liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy 
 Ghost, One God, world without end. Amen, 
 
VI. 
 
 FORM FOR THE 
 
 REMOVAL OF THE CONSECRATION OF 
 A CHURCH 
 
 The Bishop^ Clergy, Churchwardens and other officers^ 
 with as many other persons as may desire, being 
 assembled within the building, a statement shall 
 be made declaring the reasons why it is considered 
 desirable that the consecration shall be removed 
 from it. 
 
 The Bishop may then spealc after this sort. 
 
 Good people, you have heard the reasons for which 
 it is thought well that this church, hitherto consecrated 
 and separated from all worldly uses, shall be no longer 
 thus continued, but that it shall be taken down and 
 moved away [or appropriated to other worldly pur- 
 poses]. We, as Bishop of the Diocese [and consecrator 
 of the church] have carefully considered these reasons. 
 and are persuaded that they are just and right and 
 such as will not be displeasing to Almighty God, to 
 whom this church was dedicated and given. We be- 
 lieve rather that the glory of God and the work of His 
 Spiritual building will be the more promoted by that 
 which we are about to do. 
 
 Doubtless there are some to whom the building has 
 become endeared by many sacred memories, and to 
 whom it may appear that a loss has come, that some- 
 thing has passed out of their lives. Such persons will 
 be comforted by the assurance that the Presence of 
 God, and the consolation of our Holy Religion, are not 
 tied to any one place or building. It may well be that 
 
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 in the new and perhaps fairer building in which they 
 will hereafter worship, God will increase to them seven- 
 fold that with which He has blessed them in this place. 
 
 In determining upon the act of to-day, we have 
 taken council with the Standing Committee of the 
 Diocese, and have as required by the Canons obtained 
 their consent. 
 
 We have caused that the Altar hitherto in this 
 church should be carefully removed and protected from 
 desecration. 
 
 We have also taken proper care that the congrega- 
 tion hitherto worshipping in this church shall be duly 
 ministered to. 
 
 This being done, and there appearing to be no fur- 
 ther hindrance in the way, we do now declare that the 
 dedication and consecration placed upon this church 
 is now removed therefrom, and it is hereby deprived 
 of all rights, immunities, and privileges attached to a 
 consecrated building. We further direct that this our 
 act of to-day and the reasons therefor be entered upon 
 the records of the diocese. 
 
 Then shall the Bishop say: 
 
 The Lord be with you. 
 
 And with thy spirit. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Lord God, who in Thy great goodness didst accept 
 as a dwelling place for Thine honour this Church which 
 
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 we are about to remove, receive, we pray Thee, our 
 praises and thanksgivings for the blessings, help, and 
 comfort Thou hast bestowed upon Thy people through 
 the ministrations in this place. Grant that they may 
 never pass from the hearts and lives of those who have 
 received them. Continue in greater measure, we be- 
 seech Thee, Thy manifold mercies in the Church to be 
 erected in Thy name and to Thy glory, that we may be 
 ever conscious of Thy unchanging love. Hear this, our 
 prayer, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 Assist us mercifully, Lord, in these our supplica- 
 tions and prayers, and dispose the way of Thy servants 
 towards the attainment of everlasting salvation; that, 
 among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, 
 they may ever be defended by Thy most gracious and 
 ready help; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly 
 wills and affections of sinful men; Grant unto Thy 
 people, that they may love the thing which Thou com- 
 mandest, and desire that which Thou dost promise; 
 that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of 
 the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where 
 true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Lord bless us and keep us ; the Lord make His 
 face to shine upon us and be gracious unto us; the 
 Lord lift up His countenance upon us, and give us 
 peace. Amen. 
 
vn. 
 
 SERVICE FOR 
 
 THE ADMISSION OF LAY READERS 
 TO THEIR OFFICE 
 
 At the appointed time each person to he admitted to 
 the Office of Reader shall he presented unto the 
 Bishop by a Priest appointed hy him, with these 
 words : 
 
 Eeverend Father in God, I present unto you this 
 person to be admitted to the Office of Lay Reader in 
 this Diocese. 
 
 Then those who are to he admitted or licensed kneeling 
 before the Bishop, he shall stand up and say : 
 
 Almighty and Merciful God, of whose only gift it 
 Cometh that Thy faithful people do unto Thee true 
 and laudable service, look down, we beseech Thee, on 
 this Thy servant [or these Thy servants] who is now to 
 receive authority from us for his work in Thy Church. 
 Pour upon him the abundance of Thy grace; make 
 him modest and humble in his ministrations, ready to 
 obey those set over him in the Lord, diligent to frame 
 and fashion his own life, and the lives of his family, 
 according to Thy blessed Word. Grant unto him to 
 grow in the knowledge and love of Thy Word, that he 
 may minister to the salvation of souls, to the edifica- 
 tion 01 Thy Church, and to the glory of Thy Holy 
 Name; so that finally he may have his portion with 
 those who have faithfully served Thee in Thy Church; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
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 Then the Bishop shall say unto them as followeth : 
 
 Dearly beloved, who are to be admitted as Readers 
 in the House of our God, we call upon you to know the 
 holiness of that office, and to fulfil it with all reverence 
 and godly fear. For our God is a mighty God, who 
 will pour down upon you His grace that ye may go on 
 to perfection. 
 
 And as ye are set in an high place in the Church, 
 that your voice may be heard of all men, so ought ye 
 to study to hold an high place likewise in all godly 
 conversation, that ye may be models of holy living; 
 to the attaining of which may God bestow upon you 
 His heavenly grace. 
 
 Then shall the Bishop cause the Licence to "be read. 
 After which he shall deliver to each his Licence, 
 saying : 
 
 May the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the 
 Son, and the Holy Ghost, rest upon thee, and upon thy 
 work done in His Name. 
 
 The Lord give thee wisdom, courage, strength, and 
 love to do His will, now and for evermore. Amen. 
 
 Here may he sung a Hymn, and an Address may he 
 given on the Office and Duty of a Lay Reader. 
 
 Then shall the Bishop say: 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon v^. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Lord God, Holy Father, vouchsafe to bless these 
 Thy servants in their office of Lay Reader, that they 
 
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 may be diligent in reading to Thy people, and may in 
 their lives so set forth the beauty of the things they 
 read that they may be for examples of holiness in Thy 
 Church. Keep them by Thy grace in purity of life; 
 through our Lord Jesus Christ, who with Thee liveth 
 and reigneth in the unity of the Holy Ghost ever One 
 God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 Then shall the Bishop hless those present, saying: 
 
 The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, 
 and the Holy Ghost, be upon you, and remain with you 
 for ever. Amen. 
 
 It is desirahle that this Service should he used before 
 a celehration of the Holy Communion at which the 
 Lay Readers shall communicate. 
 
VIII. 
 
 A FORM FOR THE 
 
 SETTING APART OF DEACONESSES 
 
 All things being in readiness, a Priest shall present to 
 the Bishop sitting in his chair, near to the Holy 
 Table, such as are to be set apart as Deaconesses^ 
 saying : 
 
 Reverend Father in God, I present unto you these 
 women [or this woman], to be set apart to the office 
 and work of Deaconess. 
 
 The Bishop. 
 
 Declare, we pray you, unto those who are here gath- 
 ered what the office and work of a Deaconess are. 
 
 Then shall the Priest, addressing the People, say: 
 
 Dearly beloved, that it is agreeable to the mind of 
 Christ that women should do Him service by offices of 
 loving kindness, we gather from St. Paul, who saith 
 to the Philippians, Help those women which labored 
 with me in the Gospel, and who also commendeth unto 
 the Romans one Phoebe, a Deaconess of the Church 
 which was at Cenchrea. 
 
 Touching the duty of women set apart to this office 
 and ministry, the Canons of the Church affirm that it 
 is to assist the Minister in the care of the poor and 
 sick, in the religious training of the young and others, 
 and in the work of moral reformation. That they may 
 be duly appointed to such service, have these women 
 come hither. 
 
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 Hien shall the Bishop say as followeth: 
 
 Beloved, we have good confidence that they who are 
 now presented to be set apart to the office of Deaconess 
 are competent thereto, for it hath been so certified unto 
 us, as the Canons require, by them whose word we 
 trust. Nevertheless, if there be any who can allege 
 aught on account of which it is inexpedient that these 
 persons be so set apart, let protest be now made openly 
 and before all men. 
 
 // no good reason he alleged hy any why any should 
 not he set apart, the following Lesson shall he read: 
 
 Romans xii. 
 
 Then shall he said or sung: 
 
 Psalm 100 or The Magnificat. 
 
 Psalm 100. Juhilate Deo. 
 
 O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands : serve the 
 Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with 
 a song. 
 
 2 Be ye sure that the Lord he is God ; it is he that 
 hath made us, and not we ourselves : we are his people, 
 and the sheep of his pasture. 
 
 3 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. 
 
 4 For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlast- 
 ing : and his truth endureth from generation to gen- 
 eration. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Then, all hneeling down, the Bishop shall say: 
 
 Unto Thee lift we up our eyes; 
 
 Answer. Thou that dwellest in the heavens. 
 
36 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 Bishop. As tlie eyes of a servant look unto the hand 
 of his master, and as the eyes of a maiden to the hand 
 of her mistress : 
 
 Answer. Even so our eyes wait upon Thee, O Lord, 
 until Thou have mercy upon us. 
 
 Bishop. O Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Answer. Have mercy upon us. 
 
 Bishop. O Lord, let Thy mercy lighten upon us; 
 
 Answer. As our trust is in Thee. 
 
 The Bishop. 
 
 O Eternal God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
 who hast in all times accepted and blessed the services 
 of holy women; Look mercifully, we beseech Thee, 
 upon these Thy servants, about to be set apart to the 
 office and work of Deaconess. Protect them in the way 
 wherein they go, and grant that in singleness of pur- 
 pose and with a willing mind they may worthily accom- 
 plish the task to be committed to them, to Thy glory 
 and to the praise of Thy Christ, to whom with Thee, O 
 Father, and Thee, O Holy Ghost, be glory and worship 
 for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 Then shall the Bishop ash of them the following ques' 
 tions, to which each candidate shall answer for 
 herself : 
 
 Dearly beloved in the Lord, who are minded to take 
 upon you this service in the Church of God, have you 
 duly considered how weighty an undertaking this is, 
 and are you prepared with a willing mind to take upon 
 you this office of ministering to the suffering and 
 needy, and in all humility and godly submission to 
 help the Ministers of God's Word and Sacraments? 
 
 Answer. I have so considered it, and will so do by 
 the help of God. 
 
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 Bishop. Will you be obedient to those who are over 
 you in the Lord, cheerfully and faithfully performing 
 the service that shall be appointed to you? 
 
 Answer. I will by the help of God. 
 
 Bishop. Inasmuch as this office is not to be lightly 
 undertaken, is it your desire to give yourself to the 
 work of the Lord as a Deaconess in singleness of heart ? 
 
 Answer. I desire so to do by the help of God. 
 
 Then shall the Candidate Tcneel, and the Bishop 
 shall say : 
 
 Almighty God, who hath called you to serve Him in 
 this holy life, give you the power to fulfil this your ser- 
 vice acceptably, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Then shall the Bishop lay his hands upon the head of 
 the person to he made Deaconess, saying: 
 
 God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, 
 bless, preserve, and sanctify you; and so endow you 
 with all faith, wisdom, and humility, that you may 
 serve before Him to the glory of His great Name, and 
 to the benefit of His Church and people ; and make you 
 faithful unto death, and give you the crown of ever- 
 lasting life. Amen. 
 
 N. or M., I admit thee to the office of Deaconess, in 
 the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
 Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 O God, who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful 
 people, by sending to them the light of Thy Holy 
 Spirit; Grant unto this Thy servant by the same Spirit 
 to perceive and know what things she ought to do, 
 and to have grace and strength evermore to do the 
 same; direct her in all times of doubt and perplexity; 
 
38 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 strengthen Jier to bear the trial of Tier faith and pa- 
 tience; comfort her in times of sorrow; cheer her when 
 faint and weary in the way. May Thy love, abounding 
 towards her more and more, stir up her heart to greater 
 deeds of love to Thee, and to all who need her service. 
 And upon all those called to the office of Deaconess in 
 Thy Church bestow Thy grace and heavenly benedic- 
 tion; enable them to bear each other's burdens, and so 
 fulfil the law of Christ. Make them to know and feel 
 their oneness in the mystical Body of Thy dear Son, 
 so that their fellowship here in works of love may prove 
 to them a blessed discipline, and thus prepare them 
 at last for the society of Thy redeemed in heaven; 
 through Jesus Christ our most blessed Lord and 
 Saviour. Amen. 
 
 O God, who in Thy holy "Word dost commend above 
 all goodly apparel the ornament of a quiet spirit; 
 adorn, we beseech Thee, these Thy servants with the 
 meekness and the gentleness of Christ, that in all hu- 
 mility and singleness of heart they may run the way of 
 Thy Commandments; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in 
 believing, that ye may abound in hope, through our 
 Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 It is desirable that the Service of the Holy Communion 
 should follow, the Deaconesses newly set apart 
 communicating. 
 
 AT THE COMMUNION 
 
 The Collect. 
 
 O God, who hast prepared for those who love Thee 
 such good things as pass man's understanding; Pour 
 
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 into our hearts such love toward Thee, that we, loving 
 Thee above all things, may obtain Thy promises, which 
 exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Epistle. Eph. iv 1-8. 
 The Gospel. St. Luke xii. 35-39. 
 
IX. 
 
 OFFICE FOR 
 
 THE BENEDICTION OF A HOLY TABLE 
 OR ALTAR 
 
 The Bishop and Clergy having taJcen their places in 
 the Sanctuary, the Bishop standing in the midst 
 shall say: 
 
 V. O send out Thy light and Thy truth, that they 
 may lead me : 
 
 R. And bring me unto Thy holy hill and to Thy 
 dwelling. 
 
 V. I will go unto the Altar of God; 
 
 R. Even the God of my joy and gladness. 
 
 V. I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord: 
 
 R. And so will I go to Thine Altar. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 The Cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the 
 Communion of the Blood of Christ? The Bread which 
 we break, is it not the Communion of the Body of 
 Christ? 
 
 F. This is the bread which cometh down from 
 heaven : 
 
 R. That a man may eat thereof and not die. 
 
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 Let "US pray. 
 
 Almighty God, give ear to tlie prayers whicli we 
 hmnbly present before Thee; hallow this Altar [or 
 Table] and the vessels thereof through the invocation 
 of Thy holy Name; and grant that the offerings there 
 made may be acceptable and well-pleasing unto Thee, 
 through the grace and power of Thy Holy Spirit. 
 Hearken evermore to the supplications of Thy house- 
 hold in this place, lighten their load of trouble and 
 heal their diseases, grant their petitions and accept 
 their resolutions, strengthen their good hopes and ful- 
 fil their holy desires; that we may ever draw nigh to 
 the gift of Thy grace with conscience sound and un- 
 defiled; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who hast given 
 Thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ not only to die for 
 us but also to be our spiritual food and sustenance in 
 the Holy Sacrament of His Body and Blood; Grant 
 that the memorial of His death may here be made with 
 reverence and godly fear, and the sacrifice of praise 
 and thanksgiving be offered with holiness and joy, to 
 the honour of Thy glorious Name, the benefit of Thy 
 holy Church, and the comfort of souls that shall live 
 by feeding upon Him; through the same Jesus Christ 
 our Lord, to whom with Thee and the Holy Ghost be 
 all honour and glory, world without end. Amen. 
 
 Grant, Lord, that they who shall receive in this 
 place the blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of 
 Christ, may come to that holy Mystery with faith, 
 charity, and true repentance; and being filled with 
 Thy grace and heavenly benediction, may, to their 
 great and endless comfort, obtain remission of their 
 sins, and all other benefits of His passion. Amen, 
 
42 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 The Lesson, 
 
 1 Cor. xi. 23-26. 
 
 Any of the following prayers may he used he fore the 
 
 Benediction. 
 
 Psalm 84, or a Eucharistic Hymn, may he sung, 
 
 [If the Holy Tahle he a Memorial, the following prayer 
 may he added: 
 
 Almighty God, with whom do live the spirits of 
 those who depart hence in the Lord, and with whom the 
 souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from the 
 burden of the flesh, are in joy and felicity; We give 
 Thee hearty thanks for our hrother whom it hath 
 pleased Thee to deliver out of the miseries of this sin- 
 ful world; beseeching Thee that it may please Thee^ 
 of Thy gracious goodness, shortly to accomplish the 
 number of Thine elect, and to hasten Thy kingdom; 
 that we, with all those that are departed in the true 
 faith of Thy holy Name, may have our perfect con- 
 summation and bliss, both in body and soul, in Thy 
 eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen.'] 
 
 [If the Holy Tahle he the gift of a special Donor or 
 Donors, the following may he said: 
 
 Blessed be Thy Name, O Lord God, that it hath 
 pleased Thee, by Thy good Spirit, to put into the 
 hearts of Thy servants the desire to set up this Holy 
 Table, to Thy honour and glory. Bless, O Lord, them, 
 their families and substance, and accept the work of 
 their hands; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.] 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 43 
 
 O God, who through the ministry of Thy holy angel 
 didst so marvellously refresh Elijah in the desert, that 
 he went in the strength of that meat unto Horeb, the 
 mount of God; Grant unto us whom Thou dost like- 
 wise refresh with the Body and Blood of Thy dear 
 Son, that we may pass safely through the temptations 
 and trials of this world, until we come to Thy holy hill 
 and to Thy dwelling; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 The Blessing. 
 
 It is most desirable that there should he a Celebration 
 of the Holy Communion. In this ca^e the Lesson 
 will he omitted, the Celebration following the 
 Psalm or Hymn, the last prayers being said before 
 the Blessing. 
 
 The Collect. 
 
 O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament hast left 
 us a Memorial of Thy Passion; grant us, we beseech 
 Thee, so to venerate the sacred Mysteries of Thy Body 
 and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves 
 the fruit of Thy Holy Redemption; who livest and 
 reignest, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, One 
 God, world without end. Amen, 
 
 The Epistle. 1 Cor. xi. 23-27. 
 The Gospel. St. John vi. 53-59. 
 
X. 
 
 THE FORM FOR 
 
 LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF 
 
 A SCHOOL. OR THE OPENING OF 
 
 A SCHOOL BUILDING 
 
 When all have taken their appointed places, the Min- 
 ister shall say: 
 
 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
 the Holy Ghost. Amen, 
 
 O Lord, who never failest to help and govern those 
 whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfast fear and 
 love; keep us, we beseech Thee, under the protection 
 of Thy good providence, and make us to have a per- 
 petual fear and love of Thy holy Name; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 V, Come, ye children, and hearken unto me: 
 
 R, And I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 
 
 V, What man is he that feareth the Lord: him 
 shall He teach in the way that He shall choose. 
 
 B. I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 
 
 V. O ye that love the Lord: see that ye hate the 
 thing which is evil. 
 
 R. I ivill teach you the fear of the Lord. 
 
 V. Glory be to tiie Father, and to the Son: and to 
 the Holy Ghost. 
 
 R. Come, ye children, and hearhen unto me: I will 
 teach you the fear of the Lord, 
 
 The Lord be with you. 
 And with thy spirit. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 45 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 ^ V. Behold I lay in Sion a chief cornerstone, elect, 
 precious : 
 
 R. And he that helieveth in Him shall not he cow 
 founded. 
 
 V. This is the Lord's doing: 
 
 R, And it is marvellous in our eyes. 
 
 F. Other foundation can no man lay than that is 
 laid: 
 
 R. Which is Jesus Christ, 
 
 Then the Minister laying his hand upon the ^Stone shall 
 
 say: 
 
 Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who 
 art the brightness of the Father's Glory, and the ex- 
 press image of His Person, the one Foundation, and 
 the chief Cornerstone; Bless what we now do in [lay- 
 ing this Stone], in Thy name, and be Thou, we be- 
 seech Thee, the beginning, the increase, and the con- 
 summation of this our work, which is undertaken to 
 the glory of Thy Name, who with the Father and the 
 Holy Spirit livest and reignest one God, world without 
 end. Amen, 
 
 ^ The Versicles may he omitted if it he the occasion 
 of the Opening of a School Building, and for the words 
 in brackets there shall he substituted "dedicating this 
 Building," "dedicate this Building." 
 
46 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 Then all things heing made ready, the Stone shall he 
 laid l^or the Building shall he dedicated'] hy the 
 person appointed thereto striking it three times 
 with these words: 
 
 In the Faith of Jesus Christ we [place this Founda- 
 tion Stone], in the Name of God the Father, God the 
 Son, and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Then may he sung a Hymn, followed hy 
 The Lesson: St. Luke ii. 40 to end. 
 
 Then shall the Minister say: 
 
 V. Except the Lord build the house: 
 
 B. Their lahour is hut lost that huild it. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 O Holy Lord God, who art the giver of all wisdom, 
 and dost will that children should be brought up in 
 the fear and love of Thy Holy Name; Pour down, we 
 beseech Thee, Thy mercy and Thy loving kindness 
 upon this place, that all who shall be gathered together 
 here may learn to love what Thou commandest, and to 
 desire that which Thou dost promise, through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 v. Them that are meek shall He guide in judg- 
 ment: 
 
 R. And such as are gentle, them shall He learn 
 His way. 
 
 Almighty Father, who didst cause Thy Incarnate 
 Son to be subject unto earthly superiors, grant Thy 
 Spirit unto the children who shall gather in this place, 
 that they may be gentle and tractable, may obey those 
 set over them, and as they grow in years, may grow in 
 grace and in Thy favour; through the same Thy Son 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 47 
 
 V. May our sons grow up as the young plants : 
 B. And our daughters he as the polished corners of 
 the Temple. 
 
 Blessed Lord, who didst bid little children to be 
 brought unto Thee, that Thou mightest bless them ; We 
 beseech Thee to bless aU who, having been grafted into 
 Thy Church by Baptism, shall be trained here to lead 
 a godly and a Christian life. Protect them, O Lord, 
 from all evil, both of body and soul, and preserve them 
 blameless unto Thy coming, who livest and reignest 
 with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world 
 without end. Amen. 
 
 V. All Thy children shall be taught of the Lord : 
 E. And great shall te the peace of Thy children. 
 
 O God, without whom our labour is but lost; Give 
 Thy grace, we beseech Thee, to those who shall teach 
 in this School, granting them a pure intention, patient 
 faith, sufficient success upon earth, and the bliss of 
 serving Thee in heaven; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 Here an Address may he given, followed hy a Hymn, 
 during which an offering m^ay he made if so desired. 
 
 Then shall the Minister say 
 
 The Collect, 
 
 O Almighty God, who hast built Thy Church upon 
 the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus 
 Christ Himself being the head cornerstone; Grant us 
 so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doc- 
 trine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable 
 unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Benediction. 
 
XL 
 
 A FORM FOR THE 
 
 BENEDICTION OF A PARISH HOUSE OR 
 MISSION ROOM 
 
 All "being assemhled in the principal Room, a Hymn of 
 Praise shall he sung. 
 
 The Minister shall then say: 
 
 Be kindly affectioned one to another, with brotherly- 
 love; in honour preferring one another; not slothful in 
 business, fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 V. Our help is in the Name of the Lord : 
 B. Who hath made heaven and earth. 
 
 Blessed be Thy Name, O Lord, that it hath pleased 
 Thee to put into the hearts of Thy servants to build 
 and dedicate this Parish House to Thy glory and for 
 the use of Thy people. Accept, we pray Thee, the 
 offering of Thy servants, and remember for good all 
 who have contributed to this work. Let Thy blessing 
 rest upon this House, that it may serve the purposes 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 49 
 
 for which it is intended. Grant that here brotherly- 
 love and true fellowship may ever abound, and Thy 
 people encourage one another in all good works, to the 
 honour of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Ameyi. 
 
 v. Behold how good and joyful a thing it is: 
 R. For brethren to dwell together in unity. 
 
 Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who 
 art the chief Cornerstone of Thy Church; Bless this 
 Building which is now completed in Thy Name, and 
 grant that it may tend to promote Thy glory, and the 
 welfare of Thy people in this place. Fill those who 
 shall frequent it with a spirit of love towards Thee, and 
 towards all men. Within these walls make all thoughts 
 and words to be only those of love and kindness, and 
 grant that those who here shall learn the way of Thy 
 statutes, may walk before Thee with a perfect heart, 
 and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 V. May our sons grow up as the young plants : 
 R. And our daughters he as the polished corners 
 of the temple. 
 
 We beseech Thy special blessing, Father, on the 
 Sunday School held in this House. Grant to the 
 teachers faithfulness, diligence, and devotion, and to 
 the scholars pure hearts and open minds, that they may 
 be trained in Thy knowledge and love, to serve Thee 
 faithfully in their generation and to find acceptance 
 with Thee at the last; through Jesus Christ Thy Son 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Then shall the Minister say: 
 
 In the Faith of Jesus Christ we dedicate this Build- 
 ing to the glory of God; in the Name of the Father, 
 and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen, 
 
50 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 Here an Address may he given, followed hy a Hymn, 
 during which an offering may he made. 
 
 Then shall the Minister say: 
 
 Visit, O Lord, we beseech Thee, this place with Thy 
 mercy, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy. 
 Let Thy holy angels dwell herein to preserve us in 
 peace, and may Thy blessing be upon us evermore; 
 through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, 
 bless, preserve, and keep you, now and evermore. Amen. 
 
 Note. — If a Service for Laying the Foundation Stone 
 of a Church Room or Institute he required, the 
 Form for Laying the Stone of a School Building 
 may he used, with the Lesson, 1 Cor. xiii. ; the 
 prayers that follow the Lesson to he taken from 
 this Office, with such alteration a^ is necessary. 
 
xn. 
 
 FORM FOR THE 
 
 BENEDICTION OF A NEW RECTORY 
 
 The Clergy and people "being assembled in a convenient 
 place at the entrance to the House, the Minister 
 shall say: 
 
 In the Name of the Fatter, and of the Son, and of 
 the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Whoso dwelleth under the defence of tEe Most 
 High: 
 
 Answer. Shall abide under the shadow of the Al- 
 mighty. 
 
 Priest. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: 
 and to the Holy Ghost; 
 
 Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and 
 ever shall be : world without end. Amen. 
 
 Priest. The Lord be with you. 
 Answer. And with thy spirit. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Direct, us, O Lord, in all our doings, with Thy most 
 gracious favour, and further us with Thy continual 
 help ; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended 
 in Thee, we may glorify Thy holy Name, and finally, 
 by Thy mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Psalm 121. Levavi oculos. 
 
 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills : from 
 whence cometh my help. 
 
52 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 2 My help cometh even from the Lord : who hath 
 made heaven and earth. 
 
 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved : and he 
 that keepeth thee will not sleep. 
 
 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel : shall neither 
 slumber nor sleep. 
 
 5 The Lord himself is thy keeper : the Lord is thy 
 defence upon thy right hand; 
 
 6 So that the sun shall not burn thee by day : 
 neither the moon by night. 
 
 7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil : yea, 
 it is even he that shall keep thy soul. 
 
 8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy 
 coming in : from this time forth for evermore. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 127. Nisi Dominus. 
 
 Except the Lord build the house : their labour is 
 but lost that build it. 
 
 2 Except the Lord keep the city : the watchman 
 waketh but in vain. 
 
 3 It is but lost labour that ye haste to rise up early, 
 and so late take rest, and eat the bread of carefulness : 
 for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 
 
 4 Lo, children, and the fruit of the womb : are an 
 heritage and gift that cometh of the Lord. 
 
 5 Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant : 
 even so are the young children. 
 
 6 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of 
 them : they shall not be ashamed when they speak with 
 their enemies in the gate. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 The Lesson. Col. iii. 12 to end and iv. 1-3. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 53 
 
 Here may follow an Address; which ended. Vie 
 Minister shall say: 
 
 IN THE HALL. 
 
 v. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy 
 coming in : 
 
 B. From this time forth for evermore. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 O God of unchangeable power and eternal light, 
 from whom every good thing hath its beginning, and 
 receiveth its life and growth; We pray Thee send Thy 
 blessing on this house, and on all who shall dwell 
 therein. May they offer to Thee a willing sacrifice of 
 their bodily strength, and of all the powers of their 
 mind, and may they be preserved by Thee both in body 
 and soul; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen, 
 
 IN THE LIVING ROOM. 
 
 y. Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is: 
 B. For brethren to dwell together in unity. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Almighty Father, give Thy blessing to those whom, 
 from time to time. Thou shalt bring together to dwell 
 as one household in this place, that they may dwell in 
 love and peace together according to Thy law. Grant 
 that as Thou dost place them in various relations and 
 friendships for the discipline of their affections, so by 
 the exercise thereof they may go forward to perfection, 
 until all earthly love shall be perfected in the love of 
 Thee, and Thou, O God, shalt be all in all; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
64 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 IN THE STUDY. 
 
 V. Mine eyes prevent the night watches: 
 IR. That I might meditate in Thy Word, 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Merciful Lord, grant Thy blessing to Thy servants 
 the Clergy of this parish in the study of Thy Holy 
 Word, and of all that helps to the knowledge and to the 
 effectual ministry of the same. Give them grace to 
 lay aside the study of the world and the flesh, and so 
 enlighten their minds with Thy truth, and their hearts 
 with Thy love, that they may be faithful teachers and 
 examples in Thy Church; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen, 
 
 IN THE DINING ROOM. 
 
 V Whether ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do: 
 R. Do all to the glory of God, 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, who hast ordained that by daily food we 
 shall renew our strength for daily labour ; Bless, we pray 
 Thee, this room to the use of Thy servants in their 
 social meals. Pour Thy grace into their hearts, that, 
 being here nourished by Thy gifts, and living in cheer- 
 ful harmony one with another, they may be enabled 
 to render to Thee thanks and praise in the keeping of 
 Thy commandments; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen, 
 
 IN THE BED ROOMS. 
 
 V, I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest : 
 R. For it is Thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell 
 in safety. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 55 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 O most merciful Father, who givest to Thy beloved 
 sleep, and to Thy wearied ones rest; May all Thy 
 servants who shall occupy these chambers lie down in 
 peace, and may their sleep be sweet to them. Give 
 Thine Angels charge concerning them, to keep them 
 in body and soul; when they wake may they rise with 
 renewed strength and thankful hearts, devoting to Thy 
 service day by day the life which Thou lengthenest; 
 and when at last they lie down to die, grant to them a 
 peaceful passing and a blessed resurrection; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 Hymn, 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Visit, O Lord, we beseech Thee, this house and 
 drive far from it all the snares of the enemy; let Thy 
 holy angels dwell herein to preserve us in peace; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, 
 and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with 
 you always. Amen, 
 
xni. 
 
 FORM FOR THE 
 
 OPENING OF A HOSPITAL 
 
 OR A WARD OF A HOSPITAL 
 
 ^After a Hymn has been sung, the Bishop or other Min^ 
 ister shall say: 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon ils. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 V. Whoso dwelleth under the defence of the Most 
 High: 
 
 R. Shall ahide under the shadow of the Almighty. 
 
 V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to 
 the Holy Ghost ; 
 
 R. As it ivas in the beginning, is now, and ever shall 
 he : world without end. Amen. 
 
 Psalm 121. Levavi oculos. 
 
 1 will lift up mine eyes unto the hills : from whence 
 cometh my help. 
 
 2 My help cometh even from the Lord : who hath 
 made heaven and earth. 
 
 .3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved : and he 
 that keepeth thee will not sleep. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 57 
 
 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel : shall neither 
 slumber nor sleep. 
 
 5 The Lord himself is thy keeper : the Lord is thy 
 defence upon thy right hand ; 
 
 6 So that the sun shall not bum thee by day : 
 neither the moon by night. 
 
 7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil : yea, 
 it is even he that shall keep thy soul. 
 
 8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy 
 coming in : from this time forth for evermore. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Then one of the following Lessons may he read: 
 
 St. Matt. ix. 1-9; St. James v. 11-17; Ecclus. 
 xxxviii. 1-15. 
 
 The Minister. 
 
 Let us pray, brethren, unto the Lord our God, that 
 He may enlighten this Hospital with His loving kind- 
 ness, and grant unto its inmates the protection of His 
 divine Majesty. 
 
 Then shall follow one or more of these Prayers: 
 
 God, who ever governest Thy creatures with 
 tender affection; Incline Thine ear to our supplica- 
 tions, and graciously regard Thy servants who in this 
 house are suffering from any sickness or weakness. 
 Visit them with Thy saving health, and bestow on 
 them the medicine of Thy heavenly grace; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 heavenly Father, we give Thee hearty thanks that 
 Thou hast enabled us to erect these Buildings for 
 Thine honour and glory, and for the relief of the suffer- 
 ing of our fellow men; and we beseech Thy goodness 
 
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 graciously to accept them for this sacred service, and 
 to prosper our undertaking. Keceive our prayers, and 
 the prayers of all Thy servants who, entering this 
 house, shall call to Thee for help. Prosper all the 
 works of tenderness and skill that shall be done in Thy 
 spirit, and bless this home for ever to the assuaging of 
 pain, the solace of helplessness and weariness, and to 
 the comfort of the dying; through Jesus Christ our Sav- 
 iour, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy 
 Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 Then shall the Minister say: 
 
 In the Faith of Jesus Christ we dedicate this Build- 
 ing to the glory of God; in the Name of the Father, 
 and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Then an Address may he given, after which a Hymn 
 may he sung and the alms of the people collected 
 for the Hospital. 
 
 Which ended, the Minister shall say: 
 Let us pray for all Benefactors of this Hospital. 
 
 V. Blessed be the man that provideth for the sick 
 and needy: 
 
 R. The Lord shall deliver him in the time of 
 trouble. 
 
 Bless, O Lord, the work of Thine own hands; and 
 grant that all they who with pure intent have given 
 their aid to the raising of this Building, whensoever 
 they shall call upon Thy holy Name, may be preserved 
 both in body and soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 69 
 
 Let us pray for the Physicians of the Hospital. 
 
 V. I have given you an example: 
 
 B. That ye also should do as I have done to you. 
 
 O Lord, the healer of all our diseases, who knowest 
 how the sick have need of a physician ; Bless all whom 
 Thou hast called to be sharers in Thine own work of 
 healing with health alike of body and soul; that they 
 may ever exercise their art in dependence upon Thee, 
 in purity of spirit and in reverent care for Thy sake of 
 Thy people to whom they minister; grant unto Thy 
 servants that they may both succour Thy troubled chil- 
 dren and glorify Thee ; who livest and reignest with the 
 Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without 
 end. Amen. 
 
 Let us pray for the N'urses. 
 
 V. Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of the least of 
 these My brethren : 
 
 R. Ye did it unto Me. 
 
 O Almighty Father, look with Thy mercy upon Thy 
 servants who have been called to tend the sick and 
 suffering; grant to them the guidance and comfort of 
 Thy Holy Spirit, that with purity, patience and tender- 
 ness, wisdom and strength, they may faithfully min- 
 ister to those to whom Thou shalt send them; tiirough 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Almighty Lord, who is a most strong tower to 
 all them that put their trust in Him, to whom all 
 things, in heaven, in earth, and under the earth, do 
 bow and obey, be now and evermore our defence, and 
 make us to know and feel that there is none other 
 Name under heaven given to man, in whom, and 
 through whom, we may receive health and salvation, 
 but only the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
60 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 The Blessing, 
 
 Unto God's gracious mercy and protection we com- 
 mit you. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord 
 make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto 
 you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and 
 give you peace, both now and evermore. Amen. 
 
 Additional Prayers at the discretion of the Minister. 
 
 FOR THE HOSPITAL. 
 
 Raise up, we pray Thee, O Lord, many who shall 
 willingly dedicate their substance to the upbuilding and 
 support of this Hospital. Let there be no lack of means 
 to carry on continuously and successfully its work of 
 mercy. And may the influence of its ministry to the 
 sick and to the wounded, to the young and to the old, 
 ever be to the advancement of Thy Kingdom, to Thy 
 honour and glory; who livest and reignest with the 
 Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without 
 end. Amen. 
 
 FOR THE nurses' HOME. 
 
 Almighty God, grant that those who shall dwell in 
 this place may live together in true fellowship, loyal 
 to those in authority over them, and to the cause which 
 they represent; not slothful in business, fervent in 
 spirit, serving the Lord. And when, in due time, they 
 go hence, may they be well fitted for their work of car- 
 ing for the sick. All this we ask for Jesus Christ's 
 sake. Amen, 
 
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 FOR THE DEDICATION OF A BED 
 
 The Hymn and Lesson may he omitted. The Psalm 
 shall he Ps. 23. 
 
 The Office heing said to the end of the Psalm, the Min- 
 ister shall say : 
 
 Blessed be Thy Name, Lord, that it hath pleased 
 Thee to put into the hearts of Thy servants to provide 
 a Bed for this Hospital to Thy honour and glory, for 
 the alleviation of the sufferings of the sick. Bless them, 
 O Lord, their families and their substance, and accept 
 the works of their hand: remember them concerning 
 this; forget not this kindness that they have shewed 
 for the sick and needy, and grant that all who shall 
 enjoy the benefit of this work, may show forth their 
 thankfulness to the glory of Thy blessed Name; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 In the faith of Jesus Christ we dedicate this Bed 
 to the glory of God and in loving memory of . 
 
 Lord, we beseech Thee of Thy merciful goodness 
 to accept the offering of this Hospital Bed that we 
 make to Thee, not of our own but of Thine, for all 
 things come of Thee, and of Thine own do we give 
 Thee: and grant that all those who shall use it may 
 receive Thy blessing; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 O everlasting God, who hast ordained and consti- 
 tuted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful 
 order; Mercifully grant that, as thy holy Angels al- 
 ways do Thee service in heaven, so, by Thy appoint- 
 ment, they may succour and defend us on earth; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love 
 of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with 
 us all evermore. Amen. 
 
XIV. 
 
 A FORM FOR THE 
 
 DEDICATION OR BENEDICTION 
 OF VARIOUS GIFTS AND MEMORIALS 
 
 This Office may he used hy itself, or in connection with 
 the Holy Communion or Morning or Evening 
 Prayer. 
 
 The Gifts or Memorials, if they are such as can he con' 
 veniently handled, shall he 'placed upon the Holy 
 Table or on some suitable table in or near the 
 Sanctuary, that the Priest may conveniently lay 
 his hand upon them. 
 
 If the thing to he blessed is permanently fixed, as a 
 Font or Window, the Priest shall go to the place 
 and say the appointed prayer. 
 
 At the appointed time, all things heing placed in order, 
 the Minister standing before the Altar shall say: 
 
 Psalm 132. Memento Domine. 
 
 Lord, remember David : and all his trouble : 
 
 2 How he sware unto the Lord : and vowed a vow 
 unto the Almighty God of Jacob : 
 
 3 I will not come within the tabernacle of mine 
 house : nor climb up into my bed; 
 
 4 I will not suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine 
 eyelids to slumber : neither the temples of my head 
 to take any rest; 
 
 5 Until I find out a place for the temple of the 
 Lord : an habitation for the Mighty God of Jacob. 
 
 6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata : and found 
 it in the wood. 
 
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 7 We will go into his tabernacle : and fall low on 
 our knees before his footstool. 
 
 8 Arise, O Lord, into thy resting-place : thou, and 
 the ark of thy strength. 
 
 9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness : 
 and let thy saints sing with joyfulness. 
 
 10 For thy servant David's sake : turn not away 
 the presence of thine anointed. 
 
 11 The Lord hath made a faithful oath unto David : 
 and he shall not shrink from it : 
 
 12 Of the fruit of thy body : shall I set upon thy 
 seat. 
 
 13 If thy children will keep my covenant, and my 
 testimonies that I shall learn them : their children also 
 shall sit upon thy seat for evermore. 
 
 14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion to be an habita- 
 tion for himself : he hath longed for her. 
 
 15 This shall be my rest for ever : here will I dwell, 
 for I have a delight therein. 
 
 16 I will bless her victuals with increase : and will 
 satisfy her poor with bread. 
 
 17 I will deck her priests with health : and her 
 saints shall rejoice and sing. 
 
 18 There shall I make the horn of David to flour- 
 ish : I have ordained a lantern for mine anointed. 
 
 19 As for his enemies, I shall clothe them with 
 shame : but upon himself shall his crown flourish. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Then shall he read the Lesson. 
 Exodus XXXV. 21-30. 
 
 The Lesson ended, the Minister shall say: 
 
 V. Our help is in the Name of the Lord : 
 R. Who hath made Heaven and Earth, 
 
64 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 V. Blessed be the Name of the Lord: 
 
 R. Henceforth and for evermore. 
 
 V. O Lord, hear our prayer. 
 
 B. And let our cry come unto Thee, 
 
 V. The Lord be with you : 
 
 R. And with thy spirit. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Almighty God, who from ancient times hast put it 
 into the hearts of Thy people to make offerings for Thy 
 Service and the use of Thy Sanctuary, and who hast 
 been pleased at all times to accept gifto at their hands; 
 We pray Thee to accept this gift [memorial] which we 
 now set apart in Thy Name. May Thy blessing rest 
 on this gift [and the giver of it], that Thy Church 
 may be benefited. Thy worship made more worthy, and 
 Thy Name may be exalted and glorified continually; 
 we ask this in the name and for the merits of Thy 
 Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Then, drawing near and laying his hand upon the gift 
 or memorial, he shall say: 
 
 In the faith of Jesus Christ our Lord we dedicate 
 
 this to the glory of God [and in memory of His 
 
 servant ] , in the Name of the Father, and 
 
 of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Then shall follow the proper Prayer. 
 
 OF A FONT. 
 
 V. Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall 
 be clean : 
 
 R. Thou shalt wash me, and I shall he whiter than 
 snow. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 65 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Almighty God, hallow by Thy heavenly visitation, 
 and the radiancy of Thy Holy Spirit, this Font, which 
 we dedicate unto Thee, that whosoever shall be bap- 
 tized therein, being cleansed by the threefold washing, 
 may of Thy bounty obtain the pardon of all their sins ; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Almighty and everlasting God, bring us to the fel- 
 lowship of heavenly joy; that Thou mayest vouchsafe 
 an entrance into Thy kingdom to those that are born 
 again of the Holy Ghost, and that the flock may reach 
 that place whither the Shepherd hath gone before; 
 through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 OF A PULPIT OR LECTERN 
 
 V. When Thy Word goeth forth : 
 
 R. It giveth light and understanding unto the 
 simple. 
 
 V. Open Thou mine eyes: 
 
 B. That I may see the wondrous things of Thy law, 
 
 V. Thy word is a lantern unto my feet: 
 
 R. And a light unto my paths. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 \_If it he a pulpif] 
 
 O Almighty God, who dost enlighten the minds of 
 Thy servants with the knowledge of Thy truth; Give, 
 we beseech Thee, to those who shall preach in this 
 Pulpit, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, of 
 counsel and might, that they may speak those things 
 which belong unto eternal life: Grant that Thy peo- 
 
66 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 pie, taught in Thy ways, may so take heed to what they 
 hear, that by the word of truth they may attain unto 
 Him who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 [If it he a lectern] 
 
 Grant, O Lord, that all who in this place shall read 
 the Scriptures which Thou hast given us may be filled 
 with the faith of the Gospel, and with thankfulness to 
 Thee who dost reveal Thyself to men by the Word of 
 Life. And grant that all who hear may receive that 
 word into honest and good hearts, and may bring forth 
 fruit with patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 OF AN ORGAN. 
 
 V. O God, my heart is ready, my heart is ready : 
 R. I will sing and give praise, 
 V. Awake, thou lute and harp : 
 R. I myself will awake right early. 
 V. Upon the harp will I give thanks unto Thee, 
 O God, my God: 
 
 B. I will sing and give praise. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 O God, who by Thy servant David didst appoint for 
 the Levites instruments of music, to praise Thee; Gra- 
 ciously vouchsafe to receive at our hands this Organ, 
 which we dedicate unto Thy service, that we may sing 
 our songs thereto all the days of our life in the House 
 of the Lord; and grant us so to do with the spirit and 
 with the understanding also, that we may be numbered 
 among those who shall sing the new song before Thy 
 throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 67 
 
 We praise Thee, Lord, for Thy blessings upon us, 
 and for all Thy servants into whose hearts Thou hast 
 put it to dedicate this Organ unto Thy Name. Bless 
 them with the riches of Thy goodness, and grant that 
 by the reverent and holy use of this instrument, Thy 
 praise may now and ever be set forth in Thy Church, 
 and Thy service day by day be done in the beauty of 
 holiness for Thy honour and glory; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 OF A BELL^ OR A PEAL, OR A CHIME. 
 
 V. Sing we merrily unto God our strength: 
 
 R. Make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob. 
 
 V. Blessed is the people that know the joyful 
 sound : they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy 
 countenance. 
 
 R. Make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Almighty God, who by the mouth of Thy servant 
 Moses didst command to make silver trumpets for the 
 convocation of solemn assemblies ; Be pleased to accept 
 our offering of this the work of our hands; bless, and 
 hallow these Bells for our use, and grant that through 
 this generation, and through those that are to come, 
 they may continually call together Thy faithful peo- 
 ple, to praise and worship Thy holy Name; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Grant, Lord, that whosoever shall be called by the 
 sound of these Bells to Thine House of Prayer may 
 enter into Thy gates with thanksgiving, and into Thy 
 courts with praise; and finally may sing the song of 
 the Lamb in Thine House not made with hands, eternal 
 in the heavens; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.^ 
 
68 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 Grant, O Lord, that whosoever by reason of sickness 
 or any other necessity, is hindered from coming into 
 the House of the Lord, may by these Bells be reminded 
 of the prayers of Thy Church, and rejoice in the Com- 
 munion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen, 
 
 Grant, O Lord, that they who with their outward 
 ears shall in their daily calling hear the sound of these 
 Bells, may be stirred inwardly in their hearts, and draw 
 nearer in spirit to Thee, the God of their salvation; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Grant, O Lord, that all they who shall minister to 
 Thy service by ringing these Bells may be filled with 
 reverence and godly fear, and mindful of the sacred- 
 ness of Thy House, may put away from them all idle 
 thoughts and vain words and render to Thee an accept- 
 able service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Grant, O Lord, that all they for whose passing 
 away from this world these Bells shall sound, may be 
 received into the Paradise of Thine elect, and find 
 grace, light, and everlasting rest; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, 
 the only wise God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy 
 Ghost, be honour and glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 OF A WINDOW 
 
 V. Turn us again, Lord God of Hosts : 
 B. Show the light of Thy countenance, and we 
 shall he whole. 
 
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 Y, Show Thy servants Thy work : 
 
 B,. And their children Thy glory. 
 
 V. Prosper Thou the work of our hands upon us : 
 
 R. prosper Thou our handiwork. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Almighty Father, Lord of heaven and earth, the 
 entrance of whose Word giveth light; Vouchsafe, we 
 beseech Thee, to accept this offering at our hands, for 
 the adornment of Thy House of Prayer, and to conse- 
 crate this our gift to Thy glory and ourselves to Thy 
 service; for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 Almighty and eternal God, whose Divine Majesty 
 fiUeth heaven and earth, who nevertheless dost deign to 
 receive our willing offerings of what Thyself hast 
 given; Vouchsafe, we humbly beseech Thee, to accept 
 this Window which we now dedicate to Thy honour, for 
 the adornment of Thy House [and in memory of Thy 
 servant]. Grant that they who worship here, being 
 drawn by thy Holy Spirit to the contemplation and 
 love of heavenly things, may daily be conformed to the 
 image of Thy dear Son; to whom, with Thee and the 
 Holy Ghost, be all honour and praise now and for ever-' 
 more. Amen. 
 
 OF A CHANCEL SCREEN. 
 
 V, Blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee : 
 R. In whose heart are Thy ways. 
 V. They will go from strength to strength: 
 R. And unto the God of gods appeareth every one 
 of them in Sion. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Almighty Father, Lord of heaven and earth; 
 Vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, to accept this offering at 
 
70 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 our* hands, which we dedicate to Thee for the adorn- 
 ment of Thy Sanctuary and House of Prayer, and to 
 consecrate this our gift to Thy glory and ourselves to 
 Thy service; for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 Grant, O Lord, that all who shall approach Thy 
 Sanctuary through these gates, may come before Thee 
 with pure thoughts and clean hearts, and serving Thee 
 with reverence and godly fear, may be acceptable in 
 Thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Grant, O Lord, that we with all those that are de- 
 parted in Thy faith and fear, may be counted worthy 
 to enter hereafter through the gates into the heavenly 
 Jerusalem, and be partakers of Thy everlasting king- 
 dom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 OF A REREDOS. 
 
 V. O send out Thy light and Thy truth, that they 
 may lead me. 
 
 R. And bring me unto Thy holy hill and to Thy 
 dwelling. 
 
 V. I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord. 
 
 B. And so will I go to Thine altar. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, we beseech Thee of Thy merciful goodness to 
 accept the Offering of this Reredos that we make not 
 of our own but of Thine, for all things come of Thee 
 and of Thine own do we give Thee; and grant that 
 what neither art nor costliness can make meet for Thy 
 service may ever be hallowed by Thy blessing; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 God, who didst teach Thy servant Moses to build 
 Thee a tabernacle after the pattern that was shown 
 him in the mount, making earthly things to be a sign 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 71 
 
 and token of things heavenly; Grant to us who have 
 been brought unto Thee by the more excellent ministry 
 of Thy Son, to grow into an holy temple in the Lord, 
 builded together for an habitation of God in the 
 Spirit; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 
 Amen. 
 
 God, who in a wonderful Sacrament hast left us 
 a memorial of Thy passion ; Grant us, we beseech Thee, 
 so to venerate the sacred mysteries of Thy Body and 
 Blood that we may ever perceive within ourselves the 
 fruit of Thy holy redemption, who livest and reignest 
 with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world 
 without end. Amen. 
 
 OF THE SACRED VESSELS. 
 
 V. O God, make clean our hearts within us : 
 
 R. And take not Thy Holy Spirit from us. 
 
 V. Thou givest them Bread from Heaven: 
 
 R. Containing in itself all sweetness. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 O Almighty God, who didst appoint of old time 
 vessels of gold and silver for the service of Thy Sanc- 
 tuary; Vouchsafe we pray Thee to bless, hallow, and 
 consecrate these Vessels we offer for the service of Thy 
 Church on earth, and the glory of Thy Name. 
 
 Grant, Lord, that those who shall receive from 
 these Vessels the Sacramental Gifts which Thou by 
 Thy Son hast appointed, may be fed with the Food of 
 Everlasting Life, and hereafter eat and drink with 
 Thee in Thy Kingdom, where with the Son and the 
 Holy Ghost Thou art worshipped God for evermore. 
 Amen. 
 
72 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 OF A PASTORAL STAFF. 
 
 To he said by a Bishop. 
 
 V. Honour them who have the rule over you: 
 
 R. And esteem them highly for their worVs sake. 
 
 V. Lord, hear our prayer: 
 
 E. And let our cry come unto Thee. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Aknighty God, who from the beginning hast been 
 pleased to appoint men to hold office in the worship of 
 Thy Sanctuary and in the care of Thy people, and hast 
 in Thy wisdom given unto them symbols of the offices 
 they hold for Thee; Bless, sanctify, and hallow this 
 Staff which we bless in Thy Name and Presence, and 
 grant that he to whom it shall be committed may ever 
 be found worthy to bear it before Thee. May he be 
 diligent in gathering Thy people, especially those who 
 like sheep have gone astray; may he rule the faithful 
 in righteousness; and may he be careful in Thy Name 
 to correct offenders and to stir up those who are neg- 
 ligent; and grant that he, filled with the Holy Ghost, 
 may so persevere in all holiness of living and service 
 that, when the great Shepherd shall appear, he may be 
 found among His faithful servants and find a place 
 of rest at Thy Right Hand with Him in glory ; through 
 the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 OF MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS. 
 
 V. Our help is in the Name of the Lord : 
 
 B. Who hath made heaven and earth. 
 
 V. Lord, hear our prayer: 
 
 B. And let our cry come unto Thee. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 73 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Almighty God, who wiliest that all things should be 
 done decently and in order, and acceptest from the 
 hands of Thy servants things great and small; Accept, 
 
 bless, and sanctify this which we now 
 
 offer for the service of Thy House, and grant that all 
 our gifts and prayers may come up before Thee and 
 be acceptable in Thy sight ; through the merits of Thy 
 Son, Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 If the gift he a Memorial of one departed the follow' 
 ing prayer may he added: 
 
 Almighty God, with whom do live the spirits of 
 those who depart hence in the Lord, and with whom 
 the souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from 
 the burden of the flesh, are in joy and felicity; We 
 give Thee hearty thanks for our hrother whom it hath 
 pleased Thee to deliver out of the miseries of this sin- 
 ful world; beseeching Thee that it may please Thee, 
 of Thy gracious goodness, shortly to accomplish the 
 number of Thine elect, and to hasten Thy kingdom; 
 that we, with all those that are departed in the true 
 faith of Thy holy Name, may have our perfect con- 
 summation and bliss, both in body and soul, in Thy 
 eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Minister having completed the Dedication shall 
 return to the Altar and say: 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love 
 of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with 
 us all evermore. Amen. 
 
XV. 
 
 SERVICE FOR 
 
 DEDICATION FESTIVAL OR ANNIVERSARY 
 
 OF THE CONSECRATION OF 
 
 A CHURCH 
 
 Morning and Evening Prayer shall he the same with 
 the usual Office for the Day, except where it is in 
 this Office otherwise appointed. If the Service is 
 said on a Sunday or Holy Day the Lessons shall 
 he the Lessons proper for the Day, hut the Psalms 
 shall he those appointed in this Office, and the Col- 
 lect for the Sunday or Holy Day shall he the first 
 said. 
 
 PROPER PSALMS. 
 
 Any of the following may he used: Psalms 24, 26, 
 27, 84, 122, 132, 133, 134. 
 
 PROPER LESSONS. 
 
 Any of the following may he used: 
 
 First Lesson. Hag. ii. 1-10 ; 1 Chr. xxix. 1-23 ; 1 Kings 
 
 viii. 22-54; or 1 Kings viii. 54 to end. 
 Second Lesson. Heb. x. 19-26; Kev. xxi. 1-8; Eph. ii. 11 
 
 to end. 
 
 The Collect 
 
 O God, who in Thy love hast brought us again to 
 the day of consecration of this, Thy holy temple, and 
 hast enabled us to be present in safety at the celebra- 
 
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 tion of Thy holy mysteries, hearken to the prayers of 
 Thy people, and grant that whosoever shall enter into 
 this place to ask any blessing from Thee, may rejoice 
 in the obtaining of their petitions; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Epistle. 1 Cor. iii. 16 to end. 
 Gospel. St. John x. 22-29. 
 
 The following Collect may he used immediately hefore 
 
 the Blessing: 
 
 O Lord, we glorify Thee In Thy servants our 
 founders and benefactors departed out of this present 
 life; beseeching Thee that, as they for their time be- 
 stowed charitably to our comfort the temporal things 
 which Thou didst give them, so we for our time may 
 fruitfully use the same to the setting forth of Thy 
 holy Word to Thy laud and praise; and finally that 
 both they and we may reign with Thee in glory; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 At Morning or Evening Prayer. 
 
 Grant, we beseech Thee, Lord, to our prayers, 
 that all we who enter this temple (the dedication of 
 which we celebrate on this anniversary), may please 
 Thee with full and perfect devotion of soul and body; 
 that while we now render to Thee our prayers, we may 
 by Thy help be enabled to attain Thine eternal re- 
 wards; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
XVI. 
 
 FEAST OF THE TITLE 
 
 OR HOLY DAY OR SAINT'S DAY FROM WHICH 
 THE CHURCH TAKES ITS NAME 
 
 On these Festivals, where the Saint or Mystery^ in 
 whose name the Church is dedicated has a proper 
 office in the Prayer Booh, the Service shall he that 
 of the Day. 
 
 Where the Saint has no proper office in the Prayer 
 Book, the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel and the 
 Lessons for All Saints^ Day may he used; the 
 
 words "especially Saint " heing used after 
 
 the words "blessed Saints" in the Collect. 
 
 For Proper Psalms any of the following may he said: 
 Psalms 15, 16, 25, 26, 35, 116. 
 
 The following prayers may he used hefore the Blessing 
 at the Holy Communion, and at Morning or Even- 
 ing Prayer: 
 
 God, who hast chosen material things to be the 
 instruments of divine grace, grant us so to realize the 
 glory of that heavenly fellowship wherein Thou callest 
 us to worship Thee, that we may better show our rever- 
 ence for Thy majesty by our care for Thy holy house, 
 and in the beauty with which we are permitted to 
 celebrate Thy sacred functions, may attain to the more 
 
 1 e. g. Trinity Church would have its Feast of the Title on 
 Trinity Sunday, and Emmanuel Church on Christmas Day or 
 the Annunciation. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 77 
 
 faithful acknowledgment of their inward power, to the 
 glory of Thy great name; through Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 O God, Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, visit, 
 we pray thee, this Congregation with thy love and 
 favour; enlighten their minds more and more with the 
 light of the everlasting Gospel; graft in their hearts a 
 love of the truth; increase in them true religion; 
 nourish them with all goodness ; and of thy great mercy 
 keep them in the same, O blessed Spirit, whom, with 
 the Father and the Son together, we worship and 
 glorify as one God, world without end. Amen. 
 
XVII. 
 
 AN OFFICE FOR 
 
 HARVEST THANKSGIVING 
 
 First Lesson. Deuteronomy xxvi. 
 Second Lesson. Acts xiv. 8-18. 
 
 Morning Prayer having heen said to the end of the 
 Collect for Grace, the following may he used at 
 the discretion of the Minister. 
 
 Then shall he sung a Hymn or Anthem: after which 
 the Minister shall say: 
 
 Let us give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gra- 
 cious; 
 
 Answer. And His mercy endureth for ever. 
 
 Then, all Tcneeling, shall he said this Thanksgiving : 
 
 Most gracious God, by whose knowledge the depths 
 are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew; We 
 yield Thee unfeigned thanks and praise for the return 
 of seed-time and harvest, for the increase of the 
 ground and the gathering in of the fruits thereof, and 
 for all the other blessings of Thy merciful providence 
 bestowed upon this nation and people. And we be- 
 seech Thee, give us a just sense of these great mercies ; 
 such as may appear in our lives by an humble, holy, 
 and obedient walking before Thee all our days ; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with Thee and the 
 Holy Ghost, be all glory and honour, world without 
 end. Amen, 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 79 
 
 Then these Prayers: 
 
 For Grace to honour God with our Substance. 
 
 O Lord God, to whom belongeth the earth and the 
 fullness thereof; Give us grace to honour Thee with 
 our substance, and with the first-fruits of all our in- 
 crease ; that we may be blessed in the use of Thy gifts, 
 and sanctified to Thy service; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For a Blessing on the Families of the Land. 
 
 Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
 of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is 
 named; We commend to Thy continual care the fam- 
 ilies of Thy people, and the homes in which they dwell. 
 Put far from them, we pray Thee, the desire of vain 
 glory, the pride of life, and every root of bitterness. 
 Endue them with faith, temperance, patience, and god- 
 liness. Knit together in constant affection those who 
 have been united in holy wedlock and the children 
 whom Thou hast given them; and so kindle charity 
 among us all, that we may be evermore kindly af- 
 fectioned with brotherly love; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For all Poor, Homeless, and Neglected Folk. 
 
 O God, almighty and merciful, who healest those 
 that are broken in heart, and turnest the sadness of 
 the sorrowful to joy; Let Thy fatherly goodness be 
 upon all that Thou hast made. Remember in pity such 
 as are this day destitute, homeless, or forgotten of their 
 fellow-men. Bless the congregation of Thy poor. For- 
 give us wherein we have failed to care for the sick, 
 the helpless, and the needy, and stir us up to love and 
 
80 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 to good works. Give unto all men the desire of indus- 
 try and the opportunity of honest labour, that they may 
 dwell peaceably upon the earth. Lift up those who are 
 cast down; befriend innocent sufferers, sanctify to 
 them the endurance of their wrongs, and mightily de- 
 liver them. Cheer with hope all discouraged and un- 
 happy people; and by Thy grace preserve from falling 
 those whose penury tempteth them to sin. Hear us, O 
 Lord, for the love of Him who for our sakes became 
 poor, Thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen, 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love 
 of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with 
 us all evermore. Amen, 
 
 AT THE HOLY COMMUNION 
 
 The Collect 
 
 O God, who hast promised that, while the earth 
 remaineth, seed-time and harvest shall not cease; 
 Grant that, being nourished by Thy bounty, we may 
 be faithful in Thy service; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Epistle, 2 Cor. ix. 6 to end. 
 The Gospel St. John vi. 27-36. 
 
XVIII. 
 
 A FORM OF 
 
 PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING FOR 
 THE FOURTH OF JULY 
 
 OR OTHER DAYS OF SPECIAL THANKSGIVING OR 
 
 PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE SET FORTH 
 
 BY AUTHORITY 
 
 AT MORNING PRAYER. 
 The Sentences. 
 
 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are 
 the everlasting arms. 
 
 Happy art thou, O Israel; who is like unto thee, 
 O people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, 
 and who is the sword of thy excellency. 
 
 The Lord our God will we serve, and His voice will 
 we obey. 
 
 First Lesson. Deut. xxvi. 1-12. 
 Second Lesson. Rom. xiii. 1-11. 
 
 The Collect as printed on page 82. 
 
 At the end of Morning Prayer a Hymn or Anthem may 
 he sung and an Address given. 
 
 After the Address shall he said: 
 Let us pray. 
 
82 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 For the Country. 
 
 Almighty God, who in the former time didst lead 
 our fathers forth into a wealthy place, and set their 
 feet in a large room; Give Thy grace, we humbly be- 
 seech Thee, to us their children, that we may always 
 approve ourselves a people mindful of Thy favour and 
 glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honourable 
 industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Defend 
 our liberties ; preserve our unity ; save us from lawless- 
 ness and violence, from discord and confusion, from 
 pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Fash- 
 ion into one godly people the multitude brought hither 
 out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the 
 spirit of wisdom those whom we entrust in Thy Name 
 with the authority of governance, to the end that there 
 may be good government at home and peace with all 
 the world. In the time of prosperity fill our hearts 
 with thankfulness, and in the day of double suffer not 
 our trust in Thee to fail. All which we ask for Jesus 
 Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 On the Fourth of July. 
 
 O God, whose Name is excellent in all the earth, 
 and Thy glory above the heavens; who on this day 
 didst inspire and direct the hearts of our delegates in 
 Congress to lay the foundations of our national peace, 
 liberty, and safety; We bless and adore Thy glorious 
 Majesty for all Thy loving kindness manifested to- 
 wards this land and people; and we humbly beseech 
 Thee to continue Thy goodness to us, that the heritage 
 received from our fathers may be preserved in our time, 
 and be transmitted unimpaired to the generations to 
 come; that all nations of the earth may know that 
 Thou, O Lord, art our Saviour and mighty Deliverer, 
 and our King for ever. Grant this, we beseech Thee, 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 83 
 
 For the Public Peace, 
 
 O God, whose kingdom ruleth over all; Bestow Thy 
 blessing, we beseech Thee, upon those who hold the 
 civil authority in this state and nation, that by their 
 right administration of the laws and our careful obedi- 
 ence to the same, we may lead a quiet and peaceable 
 life, in all godliness and honesty ; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen, 
 
 Any other Prayers or Thanksgivings suitable to the day 
 from the Prayer Booh or Booh of Offices as set 
 forth by authority may be added here. 
 
 Then may follow a special Hymn of Thanhsgiving, 
 
 The Benediction. 
 
 IF THERE BE A CELEBRATION OF THE 
 HOLY COMMUNION, 
 
 Morning Prayer shall end after the Prayer for the 
 President and the Prayers given above shall be said 
 immediately before the Benediction. 
 
 The Collect, 
 
 O Almighty Lord, who f ashionest the hearts of men, 
 and considerest all their works; Grant, we beseech 
 Thee, to us and to all the people of this land, the spirit 
 of obedience to Thy commandments, that walking 
 humbly in Thy fear, we may, under Thy mighty pro- 
 tection, possess our liberties in righteousness and 
 peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 For the Epistle. Acts xvii. 24-27 and 28, 1st half. 
 The Gospel. St. Mark xii. 28-34. 
 
 For the Fourth of July, 
 
 The Gospel, St. John viii. 31-37. 
 
XIX. 
 
 FORM OF SERVICE FOR 
 
 A DAY OF SPECIAL HUMILIATION 
 
 AT MORNING PRAYER 
 
 Proper Psalms. 
 
 Psalm 6. Domine, ne in furore, 
 
 O Lord, rebuke me not in thine indignation: 
 neither chasten me in thy displeasure. 
 
 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak : O 
 Lord, heal me, for my bones are vexed. 
 
 3 My soul also is sore troubled ; but Lord, how 
 long wilt thou punish me? 
 
 4 Turn thee, O Lord, and deliver my soul : O save 
 me, for thy mercy's sake. 
 
 5 For in death no man remembereth thee : and who 
 will give thanks in the pit? 
 
 6 I am weary of my groaning, every night wash I 
 my bed : and water my couch with my tears. 
 
 7 My beauty is gone for very trouble : and worn 
 away because of all mine enemies. 
 
 8 Away from me, all ye that work vanity : for the 
 Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. 
 
 9 The Lord hath heard my petition : the Lord will 
 receive my prayer. 
 
 10 All mine enemies shall be confounded, and sore 
 vexed : they shall be turned back, and put to shame 
 suddenly. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 85 
 
 Psalm 25. Ad te, Domine, levavi. 
 
 Unto thee, O Lord, will I lift up my soul; my God, 
 I have put my trust in thee : O let me not be con- 
 founded, neither let mine enemies triumph over me. 
 
 2 For all they that hope in thee shall not be 
 ashamed : but such as transgress without a cause shall 
 be put to confusion, 
 
 3 Show me thy ways, Lord : and teach me thy 
 paths. 
 
 4 Lead me forth in thy truth, and learn me : for 
 thou art the God of my salvation ; in thee hath been my 
 hope all the day long. 
 
 5 Call to remembrance, O Lord, thy tender mer- 
 cies : and thy loving-kindnesses, which have been ever 
 of old. 
 
 6 O remember not the sins and offences of my 
 youth : but according to thy mercy think thou upon 
 me, O Lord, for thy goodness. 
 
 7 Gracious and righteous is the Lord : therefore 
 will he teach sinners in the way. 
 
 8 Them that are meek shall he guide in judgment : 
 and such as are gentle, them shall he learn his way. 
 
 9 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth : 
 unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 
 
 10 For thy Name's sake, O Lord : be merciful unto 
 my sin; for it is great. 
 
 11 What man is he that feareth the Lord : him 
 shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. 
 
 12 His soul shall dwell at ease : and his seed shall 
 inherit the land. 
 
 13 The secret of the Lord is among them that fear 
 him : and he will show them his covenant. 
 
 14 Mine eyes are ever looking unto the Lord : for 
 he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 
 
 15 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me : 
 for I am desolate, and in misery. 
 
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 16 The sorrows of my heart are enlarged : O bring 
 thou me out of my troubles. 
 
 17 Look upon my adversity and misery : and for- 
 give me all my sin. 
 
 18 Consider mine enemies, how many they are : and 
 they bear a tyrannous hate against me. 
 
 19 O keep my soul, and deliver me : let me not be 
 confounded, for I have put my trust in thee. 
 
 20 Let perf ectness and righteous dealing wait upon 
 me : for my hope hath been in thee. 
 
 21 Deliver Israel, O God : out of all his troubles. 
 Glory be. 
 
 Proper Lessons. Daniel ix. 1-20. St. Luke xix. 41- 
 45. Or St. Luke xx. 9-19. 
 
 Collects, 
 
 Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing 
 that Thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all 
 those who are penitent; Create and make in us new 
 and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our 
 sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain 
 of Thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and 
 forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 Almighty and everlasting God, who art always 
 more ready to hear than we to pray, and art wont to 
 give more than either we desire or deserve; Pour down 
 upon us the abundance of Thy mercy; forgiving us 
 those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giv- 
 ing us those good things which we are not worthy to 
 ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus 
 Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 
 
 God, who art the author of peace and lover of 
 concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal 
 life, whose service is perfect freedom; Defend us Thy 
 
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 humble servants in all assaults of our enemies; that 
 we, surely trusting in Thy defence, may not fear the 
 power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Then shall follow the Litany, omitting the General 
 Thanksgiving. 
 
 A Sermon or Address. 
 
 The first two Collects as above, followed hy the Collect 
 for aid against perils, the Prayer of St. Chrysos- 
 tom, and the Grace. 
 
 AT EVENING PRAYER 
 
 Proper Psalms. 42, 43, 70. 
 
 Proper Lessons. 2 Chron. vi. 18 to end. Heb. 
 
 X. 23 32. 
 
 The Collects as above followed by the Prayer of 
 St. Chrysostom and the Grace. 
 
 Then may follow a Sermon or Address. 
 
 After the Sermon may be said a Litany from the Booh 
 of Offices or the Penitential Office from the Prayer 
 Booh. 
 
 IF THERE BE A CELEBRATION OF THE 
 HOLY COMMUNION, 
 
 the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel for Ash Wednesday 
 may be used, the Penitential Ofice being omitted. 
 
 Or the following: 
 
 The Collect. 
 
 O God, whose nature and property is ever to have 
 mercy and to forgive; Receive our humble petitions; 
 
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 and though we be tied and bound with the chain of 
 our sins, yet let the pitifulness of Thy great mercy 
 loose us; for the honour of Jesus Christ, our Mediator 
 and Advocate. Amen, 
 
 For the Epistle. Micah vi. 3-9. 
 The Gospel St. Matt. vii. 21-28. 
 
XX. 
 
 A COMPLINE OFFICE 
 
 Minister. In the Name of the Father, and of the 
 Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 
 Answer. Amen. 
 
 Minister, Turn thou us, O God our Saviour; 
 Answer. And let Thine anger cease from us. 
 Minister. God, make speed to save us. 
 Answer. O Lord, make haste to help us. 
 
 Here, all standing up, the Minister shall say: 
 
 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the 
 Holy Ghost; 
 
 Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and 
 ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 
 
 Minister. Praise ye the Lord. 
 
 Answer, The Lord's Name be praised. 
 
 Then shall he sung or said the Antiphon, and after that 
 one or more of the Psalms following. 
 
 Antiphon, Save us, Lord. 
 
 Psalm 4. Cum invocarem. 
 
 Hear me when I call, God of my righteousness ; 
 thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; 
 have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer. 
 
 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme 
 mine honour : and have such pleasure in vanity, and 
 seek after falsehood? 
 
 3 Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to 
 
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 himself the man that is godly ; when I call upon the 
 Lord he will hear me. 
 
 4 Stand in awe, and sin not : commune with your 
 own heart, and in your chamber, and be still. 
 
 5 Offer the sacrifice of righteousness : and put 
 your trust in the Lord. 
 
 6 There be many that say : Who will show us any 
 good? 
 
 7 Lord, lift thou up : the light of thy countenance 
 upon us. 
 
 8 Thou hast put gladness in my heart : since the 
 time that their corn and wine and oil increased. 
 
 9 I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest : 
 for it is thou. Lord, only, that makest me dwell in 
 safety. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 31. In te^ Domine, speravi. 
 
 In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust : let me never 
 be put to confusion; deliver me in thy righteousness. 
 
 2 Bow down thine ear to me : make haste to de- 
 liver me. 
 
 3 And be thou my strong rock, and house of de- 
 fence : that thou mayest save me. 
 
 4. For thou art my strong rock, and my castle : 
 be thou also my guide, and lead me for thy Name's 
 sake. 
 
 5 Draw me out of the net that they have laid 
 privily for me : for thou art my strength. 
 
 6 Into thy hands I commend my spirit : for thou 
 hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 91. Qui habitat 
 
 Whoso dwelleth under the defence of the Most 
 High : shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 
 
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 2 I will say unto the Lord, Thou art my hope, and 
 my stronghold : my God, in him will I trust. 
 
 3 For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the 
 hunter : and from the noisome pestilence. 
 
 4 He shall defend thee under his wings, and thou 
 shalt be safe under his feathers : his faithfulness and 
 truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 
 
 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night : 
 nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 
 
 6 For the pestilence that walketh in darkness : nor 
 for the sickness that destroyeth in the noon-day. 
 
 7 A thousand shall fall beside thee, and ten thou- 
 sand at thy right hand : but it shall not come nigh 
 thee. 
 
 8 Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou behold : and see 
 the reward of the ungodly. 
 
 9 Foi thou, Lord, art my hope : thou hast set thine 
 house of defence very high. 
 
 10 There shall no evil happen unto thee : neither 
 shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 
 
 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee : 
 to keep thee in all thy ways. 
 
 12 They shall bear thee in their hands : that thou 
 hurt not thy foot against a stone. 
 
 13 Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder : the 
 young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy 
 feet. 
 
 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore 
 will I deliver him : I will set him up, because he hath 
 known my Name. 
 
 15 He shall call upon me, and I will hear him : 
 yea, I am with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and 
 bring him to honour. 
 
 16 With long life will I satisfy him : and show 
 him my salvation. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
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 Psalm 134. Ecce nunc. 
 
 Behold now, praise the Lord : all ye servants of 
 the Lord; 
 
 2 Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord ; 
 even in the courts of the house of our God. 
 
 3 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary : and praise 
 the Lord. 
 
 4 The Lord that made heaven and earth : give thee 
 blessing out of Sion. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Antiphon. Save us waking, Lord, and guard us 
 sleeping, that awake we may watch with Christ, and 
 asleep we may rest in peace. 
 
 HYMN 
 
 Before the ending of the day. 
 Creator of the world, we pray 
 That with Thy wonted favor, Thou 
 Wouldst be our guard and keeper now, 
 
 2 From all ill dreams defend our sight, 
 From fears and terrors of the night; 
 Withhold from us our ghostly foe. 
 That spot of sin we may not know. 
 
 3 O Father, that we ask be done. 
 Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son; 
 Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, 
 Doth live and reign eternally. 
 
 Then may follow a Lesson of Holy Scripture. 
 
 Then shall the Minister say the Compline Verse ; 
 
 Thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are 
 called by Thy Name; leave us not. Jer. xiv. 9- 
 
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 Minister. Into Thy hands I commend my spirit. 
 Answer. For Thou hast redeemed me, Lord, 
 Thou God of truth. 
 
 Minister. Keep me as the apple of an eye; 
 Answer. Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. 
 
 Antiphon. Lord, grant us Thy light. 
 
 Nunc dimittis. St. Luke ii. 29. 
 
 Lord, 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. 
 
 Antiphon. Lord, grant us Thy light, that being rid 
 of the darkness of our hearts, we may come to the true 
 Light, which is Christ. 
 
 Then shall he said the Apostles* Creed. 
 
 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; The third 
 day He rose again 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. 
 
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 Then shall he said, all hneeling : 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Minister. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, God of our 
 fathers : 
 
 Answer. And worthy to be praised, and glorified 
 for ever. 
 
 Minister. Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and 
 the Holy Ghost; 
 
 Answer. Let us praise and exalt Him forever. 
 
 Minister. Blessed be Thou, O Lord, in the firma- 
 ment of heaven; 
 
 Answer. And praised for evermore. 
 
 Minister. The almighty and merciful God bless us 
 and keep us. 
 
 Answer. Amen. 
 
 Minister and People. We confess to Thee, O God 
 the Father Almighty, that we have sinned against Thee 
 in thought, word, and deed, by our own fault, our own 
 grievous fault. We repent ourselves of these our trans- 
 gressions, and we beseech Thee to grant us forgiveness 
 for the past, and grace to amend our lives in time to 
 come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Alternative form of confession. 
 
 We confess to God the Father Almighty, to His 
 only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and to God the Holy 
 Ghost, that we have sinned exceedingly in thought, 
 word, and deed, by our fault, our own fault, our own 
 grievous fault. Wherefore we pray Almighty God, 
 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, to have mercy upon us, 
 to forgive us all that is past, and to grant us grace to 
 amend our lives in time to come. Amen. 
 
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 Minister. The Almighty and merciful Lord grant 
 you remission of your sins, amendment of life, and 
 the grace and consolation of His Holy Spirit. Amen, 
 
 Minister. Vouchsafe, Lord, 
 Answer. To keep us this night without sin. 
 Minister. O Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 Answer. Have mercy upon us. 
 Minister. O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us: 
 Answer. As our trust is in Thee. 
 Minister. Turn us again. Thou God of hosts: 
 Answer. Show the light of Thy countenance, and 
 we shall be whole. 
 
 Minister. O Lord, hear our prayer; 
 Answer. And let our cry come unto Thee. 
 Minister. The Lord be with you ; 
 Answer. And with thy spirit. 
 Minister. Let us pray. 
 
 Then shall he said the Collects following. 
 
 Lighten our darkness, we beseech Thee, Lord; 
 and by Thy great mercy defend us from all perils and 
 dangers of this night; for the love of Thy only Son, 
 our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 Give us light in the night season, we beseech Thee, 
 O Lord, and grant that our rest may be without sin, 
 and our waking to Thy service; that we may come in 
 peace and safety to the waking of the great day; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Here the Minister may add, at his discretion, any 
 prayers from the Booh of Common Prayer, or from 
 this Booh, concluding the Office as followeth: 
 
 Minister. Bless we the Lord. 
 Answer. Thanks be to God. 
 
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 Minister. The Almighty Lord grant us a quiet 
 night and a good end. 
 Answer. Amen. 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love 
 of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with 
 us all evermore. Amen, 
 
XXI. 
 
 SERVICE OF 
 
 THE BEATITUDES OF THE GOSPEL 
 
 This service may he used on any weeh day and may he 
 followed hy an address or meditation. 
 
 The Minister standing at the Chancel steps facing the 
 people shall say: 
 
 Let us hear the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, as 
 He delivers to us the Laws of His Spiritual Kingdom, 
 praying that we may so fulfil those laws that we may 
 enter and dwell therein. 
 
 The Minister shall then rehearse the Beatitudes, the 
 people kneeling and making a response to each. 
 
 Blessed are the poor in spirit : for theirs is the 
 kingdom of heaven. 
 
 Response. Lord, open Thou our hearts, that we may 
 hear and receive Thy most holy Word. 
 
 Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall be 
 comforted. 
 
 Blessed are the meek : for they shall inherit the 
 earth. 
 
 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after 
 righteousness : for they shall be fi.lled. 
 
 Blessed are the merciful : for they shall obtain 
 mercy. 
 
 Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see 
 God. 
 
 Blessed are tlie peacemakers : for they shall be 
 called the children of God. 
 
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 Blessed are they which are persecuted for right- 
 eousness' sake : for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
 
 Happy are the people that are in such a case, yea, 
 blessed are the people that have the Lord for their 
 God. Amen. 
 
 V. The Lord be with you. 
 R. And with thy spirit. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 O God, who hast prepared for those who love Thee 
 such good things as pass man's understanding; Pour 
 into our hearts such love toward Thee, that we, loving 
 Thee above all things, may obtain Thy promises, which 
 exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 O God, who hast made all those that are born again 
 in Christ to be a royal and priestly race; Grant us both 
 the will and the power to do what Thou commandest; 
 that all Thy people may have the same faith in their 
 hearts, and the same piety in their actions; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Almighty and everlasting God, the Comfort of the 
 sad, the Strength of sufferers, let the prayers of those 
 that cry out of any tribulation come unto Thee; that 
 all may rejoice to find that Thy mercy is present with 
 them in their afflictions; through Christ our Lord. 
 Amen, 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 99 
 
 The Lord bless us, and keep us. The Lord make 
 His face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. 
 The Lord lift up His countenance upon us, and give 
 us peace, both now and evermore. Amen. 
 
 Here may he sung a Hymn, followed hy an Address or 
 Meditation. A meeting of a Guild or Society 
 might follow. 
 
XXII. 
 
 AN OFFICE FOR GENERAL USE 
 
 AT PAROCHIAL OR SOCIETY MEETINGS 
 
 The meeting being called to order, the Rector or 
 Chairman shall say: 
 
 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
 the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 The Lord be with you. 
 And with Thy Spirit. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 O God, who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful 
 people, by sending to them the light of Thy Holy 
 Spirit; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right 
 judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His 
 holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our 
 Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the 
 unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. 
 Amen. 
 
 Lord, we beseech thee to keep Thy household the 
 Church in continual godliness; that through Thy pro- 
 tection it may be free from all adversities, and de- 
 voutly given to serve Thee in good works, to the glory 
 of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
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 Then shall he said one or more Psalms, 1, 15, 67. 
 
 A Lesson of Holy Scripture shall be read. 
 
 The Gospel for the week. Or one of the following, 
 chosen according to the occasion: 
 
 Exod. XXXV. 21-30. ISTeh. iv. 15-22. Isa. vi. 1-9 ; xi. 
 1-11; xxxii. 1-9; Ixii. 1-10. Zech. viii. 1-9. St. Matt 
 XXV. 34-41. St. Mark xiv. 3-10. Acts iv. 22-31 ; vi. 1-8 ; 
 xviii. 24 to the end. St. James i. 17-27. Rev. iii. 7-13. 
 
 Hymn. Address. Hymn. 
 
 Other Prayers {page 155). 
 
 The Prayer of any Guild or Society. 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love 
 of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with 
 U8 all evermore. Amen. 
 
 If desired, the Admission of Members to any Society 
 may take place after the Address. 
 
 The Litany of General Intercession (page H7) may he 
 used instead of the prayers after the address. 
 
 AN ALTERNATIVE OFFICE 
 
 The Litany of General Intercession (page H7), 
 Hymn. Address. Hymn, 
 Prayers and Benediction, 
 
XXIII. 
 
 OFFICE FOR 
 
 A MISSIONARY MEETING 
 
 All being assembled the Minister shall say: 
 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
 the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thy most 
 gracious favour, and further us with thy continual 
 help ; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended 
 in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally, by 
 thy mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 O God, who hast made of one blood all nations of 
 men for to dwell on the face of the whole earth, and 
 didst send Thy blessed Son to preach peace to them 
 that are far off and to them that are nigh; Grant that 
 all men everywhere may seek after Thee and find Thee. 
 Bring the nations into Thy fold, and add the heathen 
 to Thine inheritance. And we pray Thee shortly to 
 
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 accomplish the number of Thine elect, and to hasten 
 Thy kingdom ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 Then all standing shall he read one or more of the 
 following Psalms: 
 
 Psahns 2, 19, 47, 67. The Benedictus, 
 
 Then shall follow a short Scripture Reading, 
 
 One of the following may he chosen: Isa. xlix. 
 5-13; lii. 7 to end. Zech. ix. 9 to end. St. Mark xvi. 
 14-20. St. John xii. 20-33. Acts x. 34 to end. Rom. 
 X. 14-19. 
 
 A Missionary Hymn. 
 
 Address hy the Minister or Chairman. 
 
 Followed hy a Hymn. 
 
 One or more Addresses. 
 
 A Hymn, during which the offering shall he taken. 
 
 Prayers. (See pages 162-167.) 
 
 Benediction. 
 
 A SECOND OFFICE 
 
 If the meeting is to he of a devotional or intercessory 
 character, there will he only one address hased on 
 some portion of Holy Scripture. 
 
 Then shall follow a Hymn, after which shall he said 
 the Litany for the Church and its Extension. 
 Page 143. 
 
XXIV. 
 A SHORT SERVICE OF 
 
 COMFORT AND HOPE FOR 
 SICK COMMUNICANTS 
 
 The Minister coming in shall say: 
 Peace be to this house. 
 
 After brief words of kindly greeting let him say : 
 
 Brother, let me read you some words of comfort 
 from the mind of God. 
 
 Then he shall read one or more of the following : 
 
 2 Kings iv. 18-38 (for a child). 2 Kings v. 1-4, 
 9-15. Isa. XXXV. Isa. liv. 7-15. Isa. Ixi. 11-18. St. 
 Matt. vi. 25 to end. St. Luke v. 18-33. St. Luke 
 xiii. 11-18. St. James i. 12-22; v. 7-12. 
 
 Before an operation, Ecclus. xxxviii. 1-14. 
 
 Thanksgiving, 1 Sam. ii. 1-11; Isa. xxxviii. 9-21. 
 Hosea xiv. 
 
 Here may follow a meditation on the portion read. 
 
 Then the Minister shall say: 
 
 Let us praise God in the words of a Psalm. 
 
 Then shall he read by the Minister alone, or alternately 
 with others if they so desire, one or more of the 
 following : 
 
 Psalms 3, 11, 20, 23, 42, 91, 121, 126, 138, 146. 
 Thanksgiving, Psalm 103. 
 
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 Then kneeling down he shall say: 
 
 Lord, save Thy servant; 
 Answer. Who putteth his trust in Thee. 
 Send him help from Thy holy place. 
 Answer. And evermore defend him. 
 Be unto him, O Lord, a strong tower. 
 Answer. From the face of his enemy. 
 
 Lord, hear our prayer. 
 
 Answer. And let our cry come unto Thee. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us, 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love. 
 
 1 believe in Thee, God, Father, Son, and Holy 
 Ghost, my Creator, and my Kedeemer, and my Sancti- 
 fier; I believe that Thou art All-Holy, Just, and Merci- 
 ful. I believe that Thou art willing to pardon and to 
 save me, if I repent and forsake my sins. 
 
 my God, strengthen and increase my faith, and 
 grant me the grace of a true repentance, for Jesus 
 Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 1 hope in Thee, my God, because Thou art Al- 
 mighty, Faithful, and Long-suffering. I humbly trust 
 that Thou wilt pardon my sins for the sake of Thy 
 dear Son Jesus Christ, who suffered and died for me 
 upon the Cross; and that Thou wilt cleanse my sinful 
 soul in His Precious Blood, and make me holy, and 
 bring me safe to everlasting life. 
 
 O Lord, in Thee have I trusted, let me never be con- 
 founded. Amen. 
 
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 I love Thee, O my God, above all things, because 
 Thou hast been so good, so patient, so loving to me, 
 notwithstanding all the sins by which I have so griev- 
 ously offended Thee. I love Thee, O Blessed Jesus, my 
 Saviour, because Thou didst suffer so much for love of 
 me, an ungrateful sinner, and didst die on the Cross 
 for my salvation; and for Thy sake I love all whom 
 Thou dost love. 
 
 O make me love Thee more and more, and show my 
 love to Thee by faithfully keeping Thy Commandments 
 all the days of my life. Amen. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 God of heavenly powers, who by the might of 
 Thy command drivest away from men's bodies all sick- 
 ness and all infirmity; Be present in Thy goodness to 
 this Thy servant, that his weakness may be banished 
 and his strength recalled, and his health being there- 
 upon restored, he may bless Thy holy Name, through 
 our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 God, by whose command the moments of our life 
 run their course; Receive our prayers for this Thy ser- 
 vant, on whose behalf we implore Thy mercy; that our 
 fears on account of his danger may be turned into joy 
 at his recovery ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 Almighty and everlasting God, who succourest those 
 that labour under perils and afflictions ; We humbly be- 
 seech Thy Majesty, that it may please Thee to send 
 Thy holy Angel to uphold with Thy comfort Thy ser- 
 vant N., who in this house is suffering distress and 
 affliction; that he may both receive Thy present aid, 
 and attain eternal healing; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
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 O Sovereign Lord, our God, Almighty, we beseech 
 Thee to save us all, Thou only Physician of souls and 
 bodies. Sanctify us all. Thou that healest every dis- 
 ease; and heal also this Thy servant. Raise him up 
 from the bed of pain by Thy tender, loving kindness; 
 visit him in mercy and compassion; drive away from 
 him all sickness and infirmity; that being raised up by 
 Thy mighty hand, he may serve Thee with all thank- 
 fulness; and that we, being made partakers of Thine 
 unspeakable goodness, may praise and glorify Thee, 
 who doest works great and wonderful, and worthy to 
 be praised. It is Thine to pity and to save; and to 
 Thee would we ascribe glory. Father, Son, and Holy 
 Ghost, now and for ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. 
 
 Unto God's gracious mercy and protection we com- 
 mit thee. 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, both now and evermore. 
 Amen. 
 
 Other prayers will he found on pages 177-181 of this 
 
 hook. 
 See also the Litany of the Sick, page 152. 
 
 For a Dying Communicant. 
 
 Rev. xix. 1, 4-10. St. Luke xxiii. 38-44. 
 Psalm 4, 23, 43, 121. 
 
 O Sovereign Lord, our God, Almighty, who wiliest 
 that all men should be saved, and come to a knowledge 
 of the truth; who desirest not the death of the sinner, 
 but rather that he should be converted and live; We 
 pray and beseech Thee, loose the soul of this Thy ser- 
 vant from every bond, and free it from every curse. 
 For Thou art He that loosest the fettered, and raisest 
 
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 up the crushed, O Thou Hope of the hopeless! Com- 
 mand, therefore, O Lord, that the soul of Thy servant 
 be released in peace, and go to rest in Thine eternal 
 tabernacles with all Thy Saints; through Thine Only 
 Begotten Son, with whom, and with Thy Holy and 
 life-giving Spirit, Thou art blessed now and ever, and 
 unto ages of ages. Amen. 
 
 Almighty and everlasting God, who hast been 
 pleased to breathe into man a soul according to Thy 
 likeness; Do Thou, while at Thy bidding dust returns 
 to dust, gather this soul into the company of Thy 
 Saints and elect in an everlasting home; and gently 
 and tenderly receive it as it returns unto Thee, and 
 send Thy holy Angels to meet it, and show it the way 
 of righteousness, and open the gates of Thy glory. 
 Amen. 
 
 A Short Litany for the Dying, 
 
 O God, the Father of Heaven ; have mercy upon the 
 soul of Thy servant. 
 
 O God, the Son, Kedeemer of the world ; have mercy 
 upon the soul of Thy servant 
 
 O God, the Holy Ghost; have mercy upon the soul of 
 Thy servant. 
 
 O Holy Trinity, One God; have mercy upon the 
 soul of Thy servant. 
 
 Thou who art Three and One ; have mercy upon the 
 soul of Thy servant. 
 
 O God, the Holiest of Holies; have mercy upon 
 him. 
 
 By Thy holy Incarnation; 
 
 By Thy holy Nativity; 
 
 By Thy holy Circumcision; 
 
 By Thy holy Epiphany; 
 
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 By Thy holy Baptism; 
 
 By Thy holy Passion; 
 
 By Thy holy and most loving Death; 
 
 By Thy holy Descent into hell; 
 
 By Thy glorious Resurrection; 
 
 By Thy wonderful Ascension; 
 
 By the Coming of the Holy Ghost the Comforter; 
 
 By the majesty at Thy coming in glory; 
 
 We sinners do heseech Thee to hear us. 
 
 That it may please Thee to deliver the soul of Thy 
 servant from the prince of darkness, and the place of 
 punishment ; 
 
 We beseech Thee to hear us, Lord. 
 
 That it may please Thee to put all his sins out of 
 remembrance for ever; 
 
 That it may please Thee mercifully to pardon what- 
 ever guilt he hath contracted by the fraud of the devil, 
 or by his own sinfulness and weakness; 
 
 That he may be enabled by Thy bounty to receive 
 that remission of his sins which he hath ever longed 
 for; 
 
 That it may please Thee to give to this our brother 
 a place of refreshment, and light, and everlasting 
 blessedness ; 
 
 That it may please Thee to give him joy and glad- 
 ness in Thy kingdom, with Thy Saints and elect; 
 
 That he may with confidence wait for the Day of 
 Judgment; 
 
 That it may please Thee to show him that sight so 
 full of loveliness. Thy holy and glorious Face looking 
 on him in love; 
 
 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
 world; have mercy upon him. 
 
 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
 world; have mercy upon him. 
 
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 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
 world; grant him Thy Peace. 
 
 The Commendatory Prayer from the Prayer Booh may 
 follow if the end seems near. 
 
 The God of peace, who brought again from the 
 dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the 
 sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant; 
 Make you perfect in every good work to do His will, 
 working in you that which is well pleasing in His 
 sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever 
 and ever. Amen, 
 
XXV. 
 A FORM OF SERVICE 
 
 FOR USE IN A HOUSE BEFORE A BURIAL 
 
 The Priest coming in shall say: 
 Peace be to this house. 
 
 The family heing assembled, he shall say: 
 
 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
 the Holy Ghost. 
 
 Dearly Beloved, hear the words of Holy Scripture 
 to those who mourn for the dead. 
 
 1 Peter l 3-10. 
 
 1 Thess. iv. IS to end. 
 
 For a Little Child. 
 
 Rev. xiv. 1-6. 
 
 Hear also what the wise man saith: 
 
 Wisdom Hi. 1-7. 
 
 Hear also what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: 
 
 St. John xiv. 1-7. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Almighty God, who through Thine only begotten 
 Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto 
 
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 us the gate of everlasting life ; Grant, we beseech Thee, 
 that as we are baptized into the death of Thy blessed 
 Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, so by continual mortify- 
 ing our corrupt affections we may be buried with Him ; 
 and that through the grave, and gate of death, we may 
 pass to our joyful resurrection; for His merits, who 
 died, and was buried, and rose again for us, Thy Son 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 We most humbly beseech Thee, of Thy goodness, O 
 Lord, to comfort and succour all those who, in this 
 transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, 
 or any other adversity. And we also bless Thy holy 
 Name for all Thy servants departed this life in Thy 
 faith and fear; beseeching Thee to give us grace so 
 to follow their good examples, that with them we may 
 be partakers of Thy heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O 
 Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and 
 Advocate. Amen. 
 
 O Almighty God, who art found of those who seek 
 Thee in loneliness, and whose portion is sufficient for 
 the sorrowful soul; Upon these Thy servants, bereaved 
 and afflicted, pour out, we pray Thee, Thy blessing. 
 Thou only canst keep their feet from falling, and theii' 
 eyes from tears. Let not Thy grace of patience fail 
 them, nor Thy love forsake them; but do Thou so en- 
 courage and sustain their hearts, that in the country 
 of Peace and Rest they may, when the end cometh, find 
 an everlasting home. We ask it for His sake who hath 
 gone thither to prepare a place for us. Thy Son Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 O Almighty Lord, Great Judge of all men; so fit 
 and prepare us for that great account which we must 
 one day give, that when the time of our appointed 
 
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 change shall come, we may look up to Thee with joy 
 and comfort, and may at last be received into that 
 place of rest and peace, where all tears shall be wiped 
 from our eyes, and all our troubles and sorrows shall 
 have an end; through the merits and for the sake of 
 our blessed Saviour and Kedeemer, Jesus Christ Amen. 
 
 God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy 
 Ghost, Holy, Blessed, and Glorious Trinity ; Into the 
 everlasting arms of Thy loving embrace we commit the 
 souls and bodies of Thy servants our loved ones, lost 
 to us a while. Anoint and cheer them with Thy grace. 
 Make sweet to them the calm of Paradise the 
 blessed. Let our prayers and their petitions for us 
 intermingle before the throne of Thy Divine Majesty, 
 and when we shall have served Thee here below, may 
 we join with them in praising Thee above. Thus un- 
 der the shadow of Thy wings may they and we, with 
 all the household of faith, abide in peace for evermore. 
 Amen. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst reveal Thyself more 
 fully to Thy disciples after Thou wast taken from 
 them; Grant us faith to believe that no separation 
 of time or place can sever Thy servants from their 
 eternal union in Thee; who art with the Father and 
 the Holy Ghost one God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 The God of peace, who brought again from the dead 
 our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, 
 through the blood of the everlasting covenant; Make 
 you perfect in every good work to do his will, working 
 in you that which is well pleasing in his sight; through 
 Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. 
 Amen. 
 
XXVI. 
 
 ORDER FOR 
 
 THE BURIAL OF A CHILD 
 
 The Minister shall say or sing: 
 
 1 am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: 
 he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall 
 he live : and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall 
 never die. 
 
 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see 
 God. 
 
 Jesus called them unto Him, and said. Suffer little 
 children to come unto Me, and forbid them not : for 
 of such is the Kingdom of God. 
 
 He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry 
 them in His bosom. 
 
 The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; 
 blessed be the Name of the Lord. 
 
 After they are come into the Church shall he said these 
 Psalms following: 
 
 Psalm 23. Dominus regit me. 
 
 The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack 
 nothing. 
 
 2 He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead 
 me forth beside the waters of comfort. 
 
 3 He shall convert my soul : and bring me forth in 
 the paths of righteousness for his Name's sake. 
 
 4 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 comfort me. 
 
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 5 Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them 
 that trouble me : thou hast anointed my head with oil, 
 and my cup shall be full. 
 
 6 But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow 
 me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the 
 house of the Lord for ever. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 113. Laudate, pueri. 
 
 Praise the Lord, ye servants : O praise the Name 
 of the Lord. 
 
 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord : from this time 
 forth for evermore. 
 
 3 The Lord's Name is praised : from the rising up 
 of the sun unto the going down of the same. 
 
 4 The Lord is high above all heathen : and his 
 glory above the heavens. 
 
 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath his 
 dwelling so high : and yet humbleth himself to behold 
 the things that are in heaven and earth ! 
 
 6 He taketh up the simple out of the dust : and 
 lifteth the poor out of the mire; 
 
 7 That he may set him with the princes : even with 
 the princes of his people. 
 
 8 He maketh the barren woman to keep house : and 
 to be a joyful mother of children. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Then shall follov^ the Lesson. 
 
 St. Matthew xviii. 1-6, 10-15. 
 Or, Rev. xiv. 1-6. 
 
 When they come to the Grave, while the Body is made 
 ready to he laid into the earth, the Minister shall 
 say: 
 
 Man that is born of a woman hath but a short time 
 to live, and is full of misery. He cometh up, and is 
 
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 cut down, like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow, 
 and never continueth in one stay. 
 
 While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: 
 for I said. Who can tell whether God will be gracious 
 to me, that the child may live? But now he is dead, 
 wherefore should I fast ? Can I bring him back again ? 
 I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. 
 
 A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bit- 
 ter weeping; Rachel weeping for her children refused 
 to be comforted for her children, because they were 
 not. Thus saith the Lord, Refrain thy voice from 
 weeping, and thine eyes from tears ; for thy work shall 
 be rewarded, saith the Lord ; and they shall come again 
 from the land of the enemy. And there is hope in 
 thine end, saith the Lord, that thy children shall come 
 again to their own border. 
 
 Then, while the earth shall he cast upon the tody hy 
 some standing hy, the Minister shall say: 
 
 Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God of His 
 great mercy to take unto Himself the soul of this dear 
 child here departed, we therefore commit his body to 
 the ground ; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust ; 
 in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal 
 life, through our Lord Jesus Christ; who shall change 
 the body of our humiliation, that it may be like unto 
 His glorious body, according to the mighty working, 
 whereby He is able to subdue all things to Himself. 
 
 Then shall he said or sung: 
 
 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and 
 serve Him day and night in His temple : and He that 
 sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. 
 
 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more ; 
 neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. 
 
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 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne 
 shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living foun- 
 tains of waters : and God shall wipe away all tears from 
 their eyes. 
 
 Then the Minister shall say : 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christy have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Almighty God, with whom do live the spirits of 
 those who depart hence in the Lord, and with whom 
 the souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from 
 the burden of the flesh, are in joy and felicity; We give 
 Thee hearty thanks, for that it hath pleased Thee to 
 deliver this child from the dangers and temptations of 
 this sinful world; beseeching Thee, that it may please 
 Thee, of Thy gracious goodness, shortly to accomplish 
 the number of Thine elect, and to hasten Thy King- 
 dom; that we, with all those who are departed in the 
 true faith of Thy holy Name, may have our perfect 
 consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in Thy 
 eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen, 
 
 Lord Jesus Christ, who didst take little children 
 into Thine arms, and bless them; Open Thou our eyes, 
 we beseech Thee, that we may perceive that Thou, in 
 very goodness, hast taken this little child into the ever- 
 lasting arms of Thine infinite love, and hast brought 
 him to Thy Presence in Paradise; who livest and reign- 
 est with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, ever One God, 
 world without end. Amen. 
 
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 O Almighty God, who out of the mouth of babes 
 and sucklings hast ordained strength, and madest in- 
 fants to glorify Thee by their deaths ; Mortify and kill 
 all vices in us, and so strengthen us by Thy grace, that 
 by the innocency of our lives, and constancy of our 
 faith even unto death, we may glorify Thy Holy Name; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 
 God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us 
 all evermore. Amen. 
 
 Hymns may he sung after the Lesson and before the 
 concluding Grace. 
 
 IF THERE BE A CELEBRATION OF THE 
 HOLY COMMUNION. 
 
 the Lesson shall he omitted and shall become the Gospel. 
 
 Collect. 
 
 Most merciful Father, who hast been pleased to 
 take unto thyself the soul of this thy child ; Grant to us 
 who are still in our pilgrimage, and who walk as yet 
 by faith, that having served thee with constancy on 
 earth, we may be joined hereafter with thy blessed 
 saints in glory everlasting; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 Epistle. Titus iii. 4-8. 
 Gospel. St. Matt, xviii. 1-6, 10-15. 
 
XXVII. 
 AN ORDER FOR 
 
 THE BURIAL OF THOSE FOR WHOM THE 
 
 PRAYER BOOK OFFICE MAY 
 
 NOT BE USED 
 
 To he used at the grave at the request of Christian rela- 
 tives of the Departed. 
 
 The Minister, standing hy the grave, shall say: 
 
 Psalm 130. De profundis. 
 
 Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord: 
 Lord, hear my voice. 
 
 2 O let thine ears consider well : the voice of my 
 complaint. 
 
 3 If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is 
 done amiss : O Lord, who may abide it? 
 
 4 For there is mercy with thee : therefore shalt thou 
 be feared. 
 
 5 I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him: 
 in his word is my trust. 
 
 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord : before the morning 
 watch, I say, before the morning watch. 
 
 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord 
 there is mercy : and with him is plenteous redemption. 
 
 8 And he shall redeem Israel : from all his sins. 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 6. Domine, ne in furore, 
 
 O Lord, rebuke me not in thine indignation : neither 
 chasten me in thy displeasure. 
 
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 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak : 
 O Lord, heal me, for my bones are vexed. 
 
 3 My soul also is sore troubled : but. Lord, how long 
 wilt thou punish me? 
 
 4. Turn thee, O Lord, and deliver my soul : O save 
 me, for thy merjy's sake. 
 
 5 For in death no man remembereth thee : and 
 who will give thee thanks in the pit? 
 
 6 I am weary of my groaning, every night wash I 
 my bed : and water my couch with my tears. 
 
 Y My beauty is gone for very trouble: and worn 
 away because of all mine enemies. 
 
 8 Away from me, all ye that work vanity : for 
 the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. 
 
 9 The Lord hath heard my petition : the Lord will 
 receive my prayer. 
 
 10 All mine enemies shall be confounded, and sore 
 vexed : they shall be turned back, and put to shame 
 suddenly. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Then shall follow: 
 
 Have mercy upon me, God, after Thy great good- 
 ness : according to the multitude of Thy mercies do 
 away mine offences. 
 
 Wash me throughly from my wickedness : and 
 cleanse me from my sin. 
 
 For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever 
 before me. 
 
 Against Thee only have I sinned, and done this evil 
 in Thy sight: that Thou mightest be justified in Thy 
 saying, and clear when Thou art judged. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon ils. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
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 Our Father. 
 
 O God, the Lord of spirits and of all flesh, who didst 
 put death under Thy feet, didst destroy the power of 
 the devil, and gavest Thy life for the world; we com- 
 mend to Thee the soul of Thy servant, that dead unto 
 the world it may live unto Thee ; and that whatever sins 
 it hath committed through the weakness of the flesh 
 in this mortal life, may be done away by the pardon 
 of Thy merciful love; who art the Resurrection and 
 the life, in whom only we have hope for this life and 
 for that which is to come; in which with the Father 
 and the Holy Ghost Thou art God for ever and ever. 
 Amen. 
 
 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 honour and glory; through our only Me- 
 diator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 O Merciful God and heavenly Father, who hast 
 taught us in Thy holy Word that Thou dost not will- 
 ingly afflict or grieve the children of men; Look with 
 pity, we beseech Thee, upon the sorrows of Thy serv- 
 ants, for whom our prayers are desired. In Thy wis- 
 dom Thou hast seen fit to visit them with trouble, and 
 to bring distress upon them. Remember them, O Lord, 
 in mercy; sanctify Thy fatherly correction to them; 
 endue their souls with patience under their affliction, 
 and with resignation to Thy blessed will; comfort 
 ihem with a sense of Thy goodness; lift up Thy coun- 
 tenance upon them, and give them peace; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
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 Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, who 
 knowest our necessities before we ask, and our igno- 
 rance in asking; We beseech Thee to have compassion 
 upon our infirmities; and those things which for our 
 unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we 
 cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, for the worthiness 
 of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 
 God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with 
 us all evermore. Amen. 
 
xxvin. 
 
 MEMORIAL SERVICES 
 
 To he used on the anniversary of a death, or on a 
 specially appointed occasion, 
 
 A. 
 
 "The Order for the Burial of the Bead" may be 
 used, providing in place of the words of committal a 
 short time of silence for prayer and thanksgiving, fol- 
 lowed by a Hymn or Anthem. 
 
 A Hymn or Anthem may also suitably follow "The 
 Grace," and the Service conclude with the Benediction. 
 
 B. 
 
 Special Service. 
 
 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
 the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Kemember not, Lord, 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 Thy most precious blood, and be 
 not angry with us for ever. 
 
 Spare us, good Lord. 
 
 V. Turn Thee, O Lord, and deliver my soul. 
 R. save me for Thy mercy's sake. 
 V. Enter not into judgment with Thy servants. 
 R. For in Thy sight shall no man living he justi- 
 fied. 
 
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 V. O Lord, hear our prayer. 
 
 E. And let our cry come unto Thee. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Our Father. 
 
 Almighty God, with whom do live the spirits of 
 those who depart hence in the Lord, and with whom the 
 souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from the 
 burden of the flesh, are in joy and felicity; We give 
 Thee hearty thanks for the good examples of all those 
 Thy servants, who, having finished their course in 
 faith, do now rest from their labours. And we beseech 
 Thee, that we, with all those who are departed in the 
 true faith of Thy holy Name, may have our perfect 
 consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in Thy 
 eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Antiphon. I heard a voice from heaven, saying. 
 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. 
 
 Or: If Thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what 
 is done amiss, O Lord, who may abide it? 
 
 Psalms (one or more). 
 Psalm 84. Quam dilecta! 
 
 O how amiable are thy dwellings : thou Lord of 
 hosts ! 
 
 2 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. 
 
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 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and 
 the swallow a nest, where she may lay her young : 
 even thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. 
 
 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house : they 
 will be alway praising thee. 
 
 5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee : 
 in whose heart are thy ways. 
 
 6 Who going through the vale of misery use it for 
 a well : and the pools are filled with water. 
 
 7 They will go from strength to strength : and 
 unto the God of gods appeareth every one of them in 
 bion. 
 
 8 Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer : hearken, 
 O God of Jacob. 
 
 9 Behold, God our defender : and look upon the 
 face of thine anointed. 
 
 10 For one day in thy courts : is better than a 
 thousand. 
 
 11 I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of 
 my God : than to dwell in the tents of ungodliness. 
 
 12 For the Lord God is a light and defence : the 
 Lord will give grace and worship, arid no good thing 
 shall he withhold from them that live a godly life. 
 
 13 O Lord God of hosts : blessed is the man that 
 putteth his trust in thee. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 130. De profundis. 
 
 Out of the deep have I called unto thee, Lord : 
 Lord, hear my voice. 
 
 2 let thine ears consider well : the voice of my 
 complaint. 
 
 3 If thou. Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is 
 done amiss : O Lord, who may abide it? 
 
 4 For there is mercy with thee : therefore shalt 
 thou be feared. 
 
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 6 I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him : 
 in his word is my trust. 
 
 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord : before the morning 
 watch, I say, before the morning watch. 
 
 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord 
 there is mercy : and with him is plenteous redemption. 
 
 8 And he shall redeem Israel : from all his sins. 
 Glory ' 
 
 Psalm 121. Levavi oculos. 
 
 1 will lift up mine eyes unto the hills : from whence 
 Cometh my help. 
 
 2 My help cometh even from the Lord : who hath 
 made heaven and earth. 
 
 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved : and 
 he that keepeth thee will not sleep. 
 
 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel : shall neither 
 slumber nor sleep. 
 
 5 The Lord himself is thy keeper : the Lord is thy 
 defence upon thy right hand; 
 
 6 So that the sun shall not burn thee by day : 
 neither the moon by night. 
 
 7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil : yea, 
 it is even he that shall keep thy soul. 
 
 8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy 
 coming in : from this time forth for evermore. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 23. Dominus regit me. 
 
 The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack 
 nothing. 
 
 2 He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead 
 me forth beside the waters of comfort. 
 
 3 He shall convert my soul : and bring me forth 
 in the paths of righteousness for his Name's sake. 
 
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 4 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 comfort me. 
 
 6 Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them 
 that trouble me : thou hast anointed my head with oil, 
 and my cup shall be full. 
 
 6 But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow 
 me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the 
 house of the Lord for ever. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Psalm 51. Miserere mei^ Deus, 
 
 Have mercy upon me, God, after thy great good- 
 ness : according to the multitude of thy mercies do 
 away mine offences, 
 
 2 Wash me throughly from my wickedness : and 
 cleanse me from my sin. 
 
 3 For I acknowledge my faults : and my sin is ever 
 before me. 
 
 4 Against thee only have I sinned, and done this 
 evil in thy sight : that thou mightest be justified in 
 thy saying, and clear when thou art judged. 
 
 5 Behold, I was shapen in wickedness : and in sin 
 hath my mother conceived me. 
 
 6 But lo, thou requirest truth in the inward parts : 
 and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. 
 
 7 Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall 
 be clean : thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter 
 than snow. 
 
 ■ 8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness : 
 that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 
 
 9 Turn thy face from my sins : and put out all 
 my misdeeds. 
 
 10 Make me a clean heart, God : and renew a 
 right spirit within me. 
 
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 11 Cast me not away from thy presence : and take 
 not thy holy Spirit from me. 
 
 12 give me the comfort of thy help again : and 
 stablish me with thy free Spirit. 
 
 13 Then shall I teach thy ways nnto the wicked : 
 and sinners shall be converted unto thee. 
 
 14 Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou 
 that art the God of my health : and my tongue shall 
 sing of thy righteousness. 
 
 15 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord : and my 
 mouth shall show thy praise. 
 
 16 For thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give 
 it thee : but thou delightest not in burnt-offerings. 
 
 17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit : a 
 broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not de- 
 spise. 
 
 18 O be favorable and gracious unto Sion : build 
 thou the walls of Jerusalem. 
 
 19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice 
 of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and obla- 
 tions : then shall they offer young bullocks upon thine 
 altar. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
 Antiphon. I heard a voice from heaven, saying. 
 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. 
 
 Or: If Thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what 
 is done amiss, Lord, who may abide it? 
 
 Then shall he read St. John v. 24-31. 
 
 A Hymn or Anthem may he sung here, followed {if 
 desired) hy an Address. 
 
 The Service may conclude with a Hymn, and the fol- 
 lowing Prayers: 
 
 eternal and everlasting God, the Life and the 
 Resurrection of all that believe in Thee, trust Thee, 
 
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 and serve Thee; that art always to be praised as well 
 for the departed as for such as be still living upon the 
 earth ; We give Thee most hearty thanks for Thy serv- 
 ant who has (or, who as on this day) entered into 
 rest; beseeching Thee to show forth upon Thy whole 
 Church, in Paradise and on earth, the bright beams of 
 Thy light and heavenly comfort, and to grant that we 
 who are alive this day may follow the steps of all those 
 who have served and loved Thee here, and have gone 
 before us, in the confession of Thy holy Name, that 
 with them we may at length enter into Thine unending 
 joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 Lord Jesus Christ, who by Thy death didst take 
 away the sting of death; Grant unto us Thy servants 
 so to follow in faith where Thou hast led the way, that 
 we may at length fall asleep peacefully in Thee, and 
 awake up after Thy likeness ; through Thy mercy, who 
 livest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, 
 world without end. Amen. 
 
 On a Public Occasion. 
 
 Almighty and everliving God, we yield unto Thee 
 most high praise and hearty thanks, for the wonderful 
 grace and virtue declared in Thy saints, the fathers, 
 doctors, confessors, and martyrs of Thy Church in 
 America and throughout the world, who have given 
 unto us Thy holy Word in a language understanded of 
 the People, together with a r^'ch heritage of civil and 
 religious freedom, and the blessings of Apostolic faith, 
 order, fellowship, and worship. And we pray that Thou 
 wouldst vouchsafe to give us grace so to follow the 
 example of their steadfastness in Thy faith, even unto 
 death, and of their obedience to Thy holy command- 
 ments, that at the day of the general Resurrection, we, 
 together with them, may obtain a good report through 
 
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 faith, receive Thy heavenly promises, and enter upon 
 our perfect consummation and bliss in Thy kingdom, 
 eternal in the heavens. Grant this, O Father, for 
 Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. 
 Amen. 
 
 O Almighty God, who hast knit together Thine 
 elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mys- 
 tical body of Thy Son Christ our Lord ; Grant us grace 
 so to follow Thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and 
 godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable 
 joys which Thou hast prepared for those who un- 
 feignedly love Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 May the Almighty and Merciful Lord grant us, 
 with all the faithful, light, peace, and life everlasting. 
 Amen, 
 
 Or, 
 
 Unto God's gracious mercy and protection we com- 
 mit thee. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The 
 Lord make His face to shine upon thee, and be gra- 
 cious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance 
 upon thee, and give thee peace, both now and evermore. 
 Amen. 
 
 IF THERE BE A CELEBRATION OF THE 
 HOLY COMMUNION 
 
 Collect. 
 
 O Merciful God, the Father of our Lord Jesus 
 Christ, who is the Resurrection and the Life; in whom 
 whosoever believeth, shall live, though he die ; and who- 
 soever liveth, and believeth in Him, shall not die eter- 
 nally; who also hath taught us, by His holy Apostle 
 
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 Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for 
 those who sleep in Him; We humbly beseech Thee, O 
 Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life 
 of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, 
 we may rest in Him ; and that, at the general Resurrec- 
 tion in the last day, we may be found acceptable in 
 Thy sight; and receive that blessing, which Thy well- 
 beloved Son shall then pronounce to all who love and 
 fear Thee, saying. Come, ye blessed children of my 
 Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the 
 beginning of the world. Grant this, we beseech Thee, 
 O Merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediator 
 and Redeemer. Amen. 
 
 The Epistle. 1 Thess. iv. 13 to end. 
 The Gospel. St. John vi. 37-41. 
 
 Or 
 
 The Epistle. 1 Cor. xv. 20-29. 
 The Gospel. St. John xi. 21-28. 
 
XXIX. 
 
 FORM FOR THE 
 
 COMMEMORATION OF ANCESTORS 
 
 OR MEMBERS OF A FAMILY WHO HAVE DIED 
 
 WITHOUT THE TRUE KNOWLEDGE 
 
 OF GOD 
 
 THIS FORM OF SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR THE ESPECIAL 
 
 USE OF THE CLERGY WHO MINISTER AMONG 
 
 NON-CHRISTIAN NATIONS. 
 
 Being assembled with the friends at the grave, or in 
 any suitable place, the Minister shall say : 
 
 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not eon- 
 sumed, because His compassions fail not. They are 
 new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. 
 
 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore 
 will I hope in Him. 
 
 The Lord is good unto them that wait for Him, to 
 the soul that seeketh Him. 
 
 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly 
 wait for the salvation of the Lord. 
 
 For the Lord will not cast off forever: but though 
 He cause grief, yet will He have compassion according 
 to the multitude of His mercies. For He doth not 
 willingly afflict or grieve the children of men. 
 
 O Lord, Thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul. 
 Thou hast redeemed my life. 
 
 O Lord, Thou hast seen my wrong; judge Thou my 
 cause. 
 
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 Or the Minister may read 
 Job xiv. 1-7, 10-14. 
 
 Man that is born of woman is of few days, and full 
 of trouble. 
 
 He Cometh forth like a flower and is cut down: he 
 fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. 
 
 And dost Thou open Thine eyes upon such an one, 
 and bringest me into judgment with thee? 
 
 Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? 
 not one. 
 
 Seeing his days are determined, the number of his 
 months are with Thee, Thou hast appointed his bounds 
 that he cannot pass; 
 
 Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall ac- 
 complish, as an hireling, his day. 
 
 For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that 
 it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof 
 will not cease. 
 
 But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth 
 up the ghost, and where is he? 
 
 As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood de- 
 cayeth and drieth up : 
 
 So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens 
 be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of 
 their sleep. 
 
 O that Thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that 
 Thou wouldest keep me secret, until Thy wrath be past, 
 that Thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remem- 
 ber me ! 
 
 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of 
 my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. 
 
 The following passages of Scripture shall then he read: 
 
 As I passed by and beheld your devotions, I found 
 an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN" 
 
134 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, Him 
 declare I unto you. God that made the world and all 
 things therein, seeing that He is Lord of heaven and 
 earth, dwelleth not in temples, made with hands; 
 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though 
 He needed any thing, seeing He giveth to all life, and 
 breath, and all things : And hath made of one blood 
 all nations of men, for to dwell on all the face of the 
 earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, 
 and the bounds of their habitation; That they should 
 seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after Him, and 
 find Him, though He be not far from every one of us : 
 For in Him we live, and move, and have our being; 
 as certain also of your own poets have said. For we 
 are also of His offspring. Forasmuch then as we are 
 the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the 
 Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven 
 by art and man's device. And the times of this igno- 
 rance God overlooked; but now commandeth all men 
 everywhere to repent. — Acts xvii. 23-30. 
 
 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before 
 God ; and the books were opened : and another book was 
 opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were 
 judged out of those things which were written in the 
 books, according to their works. — Rev. xx. 12. 
 
 Then shall the King say unto them on His right 
 hand. Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the king- 
 dom prepared for you from the foundation of the 
 world: For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: 
 I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink : I was a stranger, 
 and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was 
 eick, and ye visited me : I was in prison, and ye came 
 unto me. Then shall the righteous answer Him, saying, 
 Lord, when saw we Thee an hungered, and fed Thee? 
 or thirsty, and gave Thee drink? When saw we Thee 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 135 
 
 a stranger, and took Thee in? or naked, and clothed 
 Thee? Or when saw we Thee sick, or in prison, and 
 came unto Thee? And the King shall answer and say 
 unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye 
 have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, 
 ye have done it unto me. — St. Matt. xxv. 34-40. 
 
 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just 
 for the unjust, rhat He might bring us to God, being 
 put to death in the flesh, but quickened in the Spirit. 
 In which also He went and preached unto the spirits 
 in prison; which sometime were disobedient. — 1 St. 
 Peter iii. 18-20. 
 
 For, for this cause was the gospel preached also 
 to them that are dead, that they might be judged ac- 
 cording to men in the flesh, but live according to God 
 in the spirit. — 1 St. Peter iv. 6. 
 
 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have 
 desired to see those things which ye see, and have not 
 seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, 
 and have not heard them. — St. Luke x. 24. 
 
 God sent His only begotten Son into the world, 
 that we might live through Him. Herein is love, not 
 that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent 
 His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, 
 if God so loved us, we ought also to love one an- 
 other.— 1 St. John iv. 9-11. 
 
 Then shall the Minister pray as follows: 
 
 Almighty God, Creator and Father of all men, in 
 whom all live and move and have their being, and 
 who lovest all whom Thou hast made though they 
 know Thee not; We humbly commend to Thy love our 
 
136 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 fathers and forefathers and all those who have passed 
 out of this world desiring to know Thee. Thou knowest 
 all their desires and all their needs and Thou alone 
 canst satisfy. Be Thou gracious unto them we pray 
 Thee, for Thy mercy's sake. Amen. 
 
 Father of lights, who hast made Thyself known 
 in many ways and whose wisdom and knowledge have 
 no limits ; We Thy humble servants draw near and pray 
 Thee to grant to those whom we love and who knew not 
 Thee in this life such light as they are able to receive. 
 Thou hast taught us little of the life of those who to 
 us seem to sleep, but we believe that all men live unto 
 Thee, and that Thou didst send Thy Son into the 
 world to be the Light of every man. Give to Thy serv- 
 ants, we beseech Thee, that in Thy light they shall see 
 light and glorify Thee for Thy great goodness. We 
 ask this for the sake of Him through whom alone we 
 have received the knowledge of Thee the only true God, 
 Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 O most great and merciful Judge of all men, before 
 whom all stand, both small and great, to receive ac- 
 cording to the things done in the body, and who hast 
 taught us in Thy word that all judgment is according 
 to knowledge ; We praise Thee for Thy unfailing justice, 
 confident that in all things the Judge of all the world 
 shall do right. Into Thy hands therefore we commit 
 the souls and bodies of those whom we to-day commem- 
 orate. Reward Thou them not according to that they 
 have deserved, but according to the multitude of Thy 
 mercies, and purify them if it may be from all evil; 
 that they, filled with the knowledge of Thy love and 
 power, may glorify Thee in that place in which Thou 
 hast placed them. Grant these our prayers for the 
 sake of Him who came to be the Saviour of all, Thy 
 Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 137 
 
 Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, who 
 knowest our necessities before we ask and our igno- 
 rance in asking; We beseech Thee to have compassion 
 upon our infirmities; and those things which for our 
 tmworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we 
 cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, for the worthiness of 
 Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Unto God's gracious mercy and protection we com- 
 mit you. The Lord bless you, and keep you. The 
 Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious 
 unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, 
 and give you peace, both now and evermore. Amen, 
 
OFFICE FOR 
 
 THE INSTALLATION OF A BISHOP 
 
 The Choir, Clergy, Cathedral Chapter, and Bishop, 
 being assembled in the appointed place, the fol- 
 lowing order shall be observed: 
 
 As the Procession enters the following Psalms shall he 
 
 sung. 
 
 Psalm 122. Laetatus sum. 
 
 1 was glad when they said unto me ; We will go into 
 the house of the Lord. 
 
 2 Our feet shall stand in thy gates: O Jerusalem. 
 
 3 Jerusalem is built as a city : that is at unity in 
 itself. 
 
 4 For thither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the 
 Lord : to testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto the 
 Name of the Lord. 
 
 5 For there is the seat of judgment : even the seat 
 of the house of David. 
 
 6 O pray for the peace of Jerusalem : they shall 
 prosper that love thee. 
 
 7 Peace be within thy walls ; and plenteousness 
 within thy palaces. 
 
 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes : I will 
 wish thee prosperity. 
 
 9 Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God : I 
 will seek to do thee good. 
 
 Glory be. 
 
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 Psalm 46. Deus noster refugium. 
 
 God is our hope and strength : a very present help 
 in trouble. 
 
 2 Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be 
 moved : and though the hills be carried into the midst 
 of the sea ; 
 
 3 Though the waters thereof rage and swell : and 
 though the mountains shake at the tempest of the same. 
 
 4 The rivers of the flood thereof shall make glad the 
 city of God : the holy place of the tabernacle of the 
 Most Highest 
 
 5 God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she 
 not be removed : God shall help her, and that right 
 early. 
 
 6 The heathen make much ado, and the kingdoms 
 are moved : but God hath showed his voice, and the 
 earth shall melt away. 
 
 7 The Lord of hosts is with us : the God of Jacob 
 is our refuge. 
 
 8 O come hither, and behold the works of the Lord : 
 what destruction he hath brought upon the earth. 
 
 9 He maketh wars to cease in all the world : he 
 breaketh the bow, and knappeth the spear in sunder, 
 and burneth the chariots in the fire. 
 
 10 Be still then, and know that I am God : I will 
 be exalted among the heathen, and I will be exalted in 
 the earth. 
 
 11 The Lord of hosts is with us : the God of Jacob 
 is our refuge. 
 
 When all are in their places the Bishop shall "kneel 
 before the entrance to the Sanctuary, all others 
 standing. 
 
 The Dean or Senior Priest shall then say: 
 
 Good people, we are here met in the sight of God, 
 to receive, and install in his ojBfice, him who has been 
 
140 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 elected and consecrated to the office and dignity of 
 Bishop of this Diocese. We ask you to give reverent 
 heed to that which we do, and to offer your earnest 
 prayers that the grace of God may be with us in our 
 undertaking, and may rest upon him now to be in- 
 stalled as our Bishop. 
 
 Let the Letters of Consecration now be read. 
 
 The Chancellor of the Diocese shall then read the 
 Letters of Consecration. 
 
 The Dean or Senior Priest, addressing the Bishop, 
 shall then say: 
 
 You, the Eight Eeverend Father in God 
 
 have been duly elected according to the Will 
 of God and the Canons of this Church, and duly con- 
 secrated to the office and dignity of Bishop of the 
 
 Diocese of . We, representing the Clergy and 
 
 People of this Diocese, do ask of you, in the Name of 
 God, your intention and purpose in respect thereof. 
 
 The Bishop shall answer: 
 
 I, , by the Grace of God Bishop of 
 
 this Diocese of , do promise and declare that it 
 
 is my intention and purpose, well and faithfully to 
 rule and govern the Church in this Diocese; that I 
 will firmly observe the rights and privileges of both 
 Clergy and People, and the laws of the State; [I will 
 observe all the Statutes and Ordinances of this Cathe- 
 dral Church;] and as much as in me lies, will take 
 care that they are observed by others; and I will also 
 endeavour to promote the welfare and honour of the 
 Diocese and of this Cathedral Church. So help me 
 God. 
 
 There shall then "be space for silent prayer, all hneeling. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 141 
 
 Then shall be said: 
 
 Almiglity God, Holy Father, Everlasting Lord, be- 
 fore whom the angels in their several orders stand, 
 and who didst under the dispensation of the Old Testa- 
 ment ordain Moses Thy Lawgiver, Aaron Thy High 
 Priest, and Samuel among such as call upon Thy Name ; 
 who didst under the New Testament anoint Thy Son 
 Jesus Christ with the Holy Ghost that He might be the 
 Great High Priest, Chief Pastor, and Ruler of Thy peo- 
 ple, and didst through Him choose the twelve apostles to 
 go forth in His Name and power; look in favour we 
 
 beseech Thee on Thy servant whom Thou 
 
 hast appointed Bishop and Pastor of Thy flock in this 
 place ; give him grace that he may keep his life without 
 spot or harm, and both by word and good example edify 
 those over whom Thou hast set him to rule, that he, 
 with the flock committed to his charge, may attain to 
 everlasting life; through Thy Son Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen, 
 
 All standing, the Dean or Senior Priest shall then raise 
 and conduct the Bishop to the Episcopal Chair and 
 place him therein, saying: 
 
 We, and , being the 
 
 Dean [or Senior Priest of this Diocese] of , and 
 
 representing the Clergy and People of the same, do 
 hereby induct, install, and enthrone you the Right 
 Reverend , into the real, actual, and cor- 
 poral possession of the Bishopric [and Cathedral 
 
 Church] of , and do place you in the Episcopal 
 
 Chair, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and 
 of the Holy Ghost; promising for ourselves and the 
 Diocese all honour and obedience to your person and 
 office as to our Father in God. The Lord preserve thy 
 going out and thy coming in, henceforth and for ever- 
 more. Amen. 
 
142 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 The Te Deum shall then he sung. 
 
 After a Hymn the Bishop shall proceed with the Com- 
 munion Service. 
 
 The Collect: 
 
 Almighty God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst 
 give to Thy holy Apostles many excellent gifts, and 
 didst charge them to feed Thy flock; Give grace, we 
 beseech Thee, to all Bishops, the Pastors of Thy 
 Church, that they may diligently preach Thy Word, 
 and duly administer the godly Discipline thereof; and 
 grant to the people, that they may obediently follow the 
 same; that all may receive the crown of everlasting 
 glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Epistle. Hebrews iv. 14 to v. 7. 
 The Gospel. St. John xv. 9 to 17. 
 
 The following Collect shall he used hefore the Blessing : 
 
 O Lord our God, who dost shed the abundance of 
 Thy grace upon those whom Thou dost appoint to serve 
 Thee in the sacred ministry of Thy Church, keep Thy 
 s rvant whom Thou hast called to the office of a Bishop, 
 that I may ever hold the faith with a pure conscience 
 and with all virtue. Give me strength to administer 
 this high office according to Thy good pleasure. By the 
 power of Thy Holy Spirit fill me with love and zeal, 
 and sanctify me wholly, that I may be well pleasing 
 unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 It is desirable that, if possible, the Bishop should meet 
 the Clergy and People in some building adjacent 
 to the Cathedral after the Service, or at some later 
 hour in the day. 
 
XXXI. 
 LITANIES 
 
 I. 
 
 A LITANY FOR THE CHURCH AND ITS EXTENSION. 
 
 O God the Father Ahnighty, have mercy upon us. 
 
 God the Father Almighty, have mercy upon us. 
 
 O God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy 
 upon us. 
 
 God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy 
 upon us. 
 
 O God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, 
 have mercy upon us. 
 
 God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, 
 have Tnercy upon us. 
 
 O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons 
 and one God, have mercy upon us. 
 
 holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons 
 and one God, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Kemember not. Lord, 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 Thy most precious blood, and 
 be not angry with us for ever. 
 
 Spare us, good Lord. 
 
 From the guile and malice of the devil. 
 
 Good Lord, deliver us. 
 
 From the vanity of worldly pleasure, and the anxie- 
 ties of worldly business ; 
 
 From the carnal mind, from selfishness and self- 
 will, from hardness and coldness of hear^ and from 
 want of zeal in Thy service; 
 
144 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 From slothfulness, from dulness in faith, and from 
 distrust of Thy power ; 
 
 By the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation; 
 
 By Thy Cross and Passion; 
 
 By Thy precious Death and Burial; 
 
 By Thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension; 
 
 By Thy Intercession at the right hand of God; 
 
 By the gift of the Holy Ghost ; 
 
 By Thy desire for the Sanctification of the Church; 
 
 That it may please Thee, Lord, to revive Thy 
 work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the 
 years to make known ; in wrath to remember mercy ; 
 
 We heseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 
 
 That it may please Thee to perfect Thy Church in 
 faith and godly discipline, and to grant that she may 
 be throughly furnished unto all good works; 
 
 That it may please Thee, to give all Bishops, Priests, 
 and Deacons, the spirit of faithfulness, devotion, and 
 love; and to make them examples to Thy flock in all 
 holy conversation and godliness ; 
 
 That Thou wouldest especially bless, protect, com- 
 fort, and strengthen Thy Bishops and Clergy in for- 
 eign lands; 
 
 That it may please Thee to send forth labourers into 
 Thine harvest; 
 
 That it may please Thee to fit and prepare all mis- 
 sionaries for their ministry, bestowing upon them Thy 
 manifold gifts of grace and making them true workers 
 of righteousness and helpers of mankind; 
 
 That it may please Thee to move Thy people freely 
 to give of their substance for the increase of Thy king- 
 dom and salvation of all men; 
 
 That it may please Thee to bless all in every place 
 who are engaged in the extension of Thy kingdom; 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 145 
 
 That it may please Thee to prosper and extend Thy 
 holy Church; 
 
 That it may please Thee to call many to the work of 
 missions, and to bless all who are obedient to Thy call; 
 
 That it may please Thee to have mercy upon the 
 y and upon all that have not known Thy Name; 
 
 That it may please Thee to send them the light of 
 Thy truth, and to give them grace to receive Thy 
 Word; 
 
 That it may please Thee to bring to nought the 
 powers of ignorance and error by which souls are held 
 in bondage; 
 
 That it may please Thee to encourage and sustain 
 the converts to the faith in every land, making them 
 strong to endure enmity and patient under reproach; 
 
 That it may please Thee to extend the means of 
 grace to all in our own land and in our other posses- 
 sions who have them not; 
 
 That it may please Thee to bring all who profess 
 and call themselves Christians to serve Thee in the 
 unity of Thy Church, that the world may believe in 
 Thee; 
 
 That it may please Thee to cast out of Thy Church 
 all error and worldliness, and to strengthen her with 
 faith and purity; 
 
 That it may please Thee to make all nations to be 
 at peace one with another; 
 
 That it may please Thee to pardon our sins, whereby 
 we have hindered the progress of Thy kingdom; 
 
 That it may please Thee to perfect Thy Church in 
 Thy fear and love, that all her members may attain to 
 the fruition of Thy glory; 
 
 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 ; 
 
 Have mercy upon us. 
 
146 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 O Lamb of God, who tekest 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. 
 
 O Christ, hear us. 
 
 Christ, hear us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 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. Amen. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 O Lord our Saviour, who hast taught us that Thou 
 wilt require much of those to whom much is given; 
 Grant that we and all those to whom Thou hast en- 
 trusted earthly treasure, may use it to Thy glory; and 
 that, being mindful of our stewardship to Thee, we may 
 dispense our gifts to help and not to hurt; that so, 
 making friends of the mammon of unrighteousness, we 
 may be enabled to set forward the coming of Thy King- 
 dom, and at last, with all Thine elect people, be re- 
 ceived into Thy heavenly habitations, through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
A BOOK OF OFFICES 147 
 
 Grant, O Lord, that we whose lot Thou hast cast in 
 a goodly heritage, may strive together the more abun- 
 dantly, by prayer, by giving, and by work, to extend 
 to others what we enjoy ; and as we have entered into 
 the labours of other men, so to labour that other men 
 may in turn enter into ours, to the edifying of Thy 
 Kingdom and the glory of Thy Holy Name; who art 
 with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world 
 without end. Amen. 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 
 God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us 
 all evermore. Amen. 
 
 Other prayers may he used here. See pages 155 to 158 
 
 of this hooh. 
 
 A LITANY OF GENERAL INTERCESSION • 
 
 O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, have 
 mercy upon us. 
 
 God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christy have 
 mercy upon us. 
 
 O God the Son, Redeemer of mankind, have mercy 
 upon us. 
 
 God the Son, Redeemer of mankind, have mercy 
 upon us. 
 
 O God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, 
 have mercy upon us. 
 
 God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, 
 have mercy upon us. 
 
 O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, have mercy 
 upon us. 
 
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 holy, "blessed, and glorious Trinity, have mercy 
 upon us. 
 
 From all evil and wickedness. 
 
 Good Lord, deliver us. 
 
 From all want of Thy holy fear, from neglect of 
 Thy commandments, and from forgetfulness of Thy 
 continual presence, 
 
 From the worship of any creature by superstition, 
 covetousness, or undue affection. 
 
 From foolish thoughts of Thee, and vain imagina- 
 tion. 
 
 From timidity in confessing Thee before men ; from 
 irreverence in thought, word, or deed; from profaning 
 Thy holy Name ; and from levity in sacred things. 
 
 From forgetfulness of our dedication to Thee in 
 baptism. 
 
 From the neglect of times set apart for Thine espe- 
 cial worship; and from seeking our own gratification 
 on Thy holy day to the hurt of the soul. 
 
 From forgetfulness of Thy presence in the assembly 
 of Thy people; from irregular attendance and wander- 
 ing thoughts ; and from want of reverence towards Thy 
 holy Word, 
 
 From neglect of the Sacraments and ordinances 
 which are administered in Thy Name, 
 
 From neglect of honouring Thee with our substance, 
 and with the first-fruits of all our increase. 
 
 From the love of self; from boasting, pride, and 
 blasphemy; and from forgetfulness of our entire de- 
 pendence upon Thee, 
 
 From want of reverence to parents and others who 
 have lawful authority over us. 
 
 From pride of station; from discontent with those 
 set over us; from all discourtesy in word or action; 
 and from despising Thy goodness in any of Thy people. 
 
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 From malice and hatred ; from party-spirit and vin- 
 dictiveness; from fierceness of temper, irritability, and 
 sullenness, 
 
 From any habit that is inconsistent with our do- 
 mestic duty and natural affection and from words and 
 actions which may injure others. 
 
 From all impurity, whether in thought, word, or 
 deed. 
 
 From luxurious living; from the undue Indulgence 
 of appetite; from all undue gratification of the flesh; 
 and from vanity of dress and bodily display. 
 
 From untruth, injustice, and unfaithfulness in 
 promises and contracts; and from false pretences, 
 fraud, and theft. 
 
 From scornfulness and disparagement; from exag- 
 geration and slander; from deceit, hypocrisy, and all 
 untruthfulness. 
 
 From idleness and discontent; from envy and covet- 
 ousness; and from the desire of anything that is con- 
 trary to Thy will. 
 
 Help us, O God our Saviour, and grant us, Lord, 
 that we may lead godly and peaceable lives in this 
 present world. 
 
 Grant us, Lord^ 
 
 The graces of humility, poverty of spirit, meekness, 
 long-suffering, and obedience to those set over us. 
 
 Quiet and thankful minds, contentment with our 
 lot, and true peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, 
 
 Temperance and modesty; sobriety and chastity; a 
 humble opinion of ourselves and of the things of this 
 world; and honesty and compassion towards others. 
 
 Diligence and watchfulness ; hunger and thirst after 
 righteousness; zeal and fervour of spirit in Thy cause; 
 and Christian fortitude and patience unto the end. 
 
 We beseech Thee to hear us, Lord; and that we 
 
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 may have grace to love Thee with all our heart, and 
 with all our soul, and with all our strength; 
 
 We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord, 
 
 That we may sincerely love our neighbours as our- 
 selves ; 
 
 That whatsoever we do in word or deed, we may do 
 all to Thy glory, and not receive Thy grace in vain; 
 
 That looking up to Jesus, who suffered for us, we 
 be not weary nor faint in our minds ; 
 
 That considering His example, and the conversation 
 of His saints, we may imitate their faith and patience ; 
 
 That as the baptized soldiers and servants of Christ, 
 we entangle not ourselves unduly in the affairs of this 
 life, but having food and raiment be therewith content; 
 
 That forbearing one another in love, we may keep 
 the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace ; 
 
 That bearing one another's burdens, we may fulfil 
 the law of Christ; 
 
 That being strengthened in all virtue through the 
 power of Thy grace, we may give Thee thanks for all 
 things ; 
 
 That waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus 
 Christ, we may be found in Him pure and without spot, 
 and may receive the end of our faith, even the salva- 
 tion of our souls; 
 
 Son of God, we beseech Thee to hear us. 
 
 Son of God, we heseech Thee to hear us. 
 
 O Lamb of God, slain from the foundation of the 
 world ; 
 
 Increase our faith. 
 
 O Lamb of God, that art in the midst of the throne; 
 
 Confirm our hope. 
 
 O Lamb of God, Bridegroom of the Church; 
 
 Kindle our charity. 
 
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 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
 world ; 
 
 Have mercy upon us. 
 
 O Christ, hear us. 
 Christ, hear us. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon u^. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 
 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. Amen. 
 
 Let us pray. 
 
 O Lord, raise up, we pray Thee, Thy power, and 
 come among us, and with great might succour us ; that 
 whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore 
 let and hindered in running the race that is set before 
 us. Thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help 
 and deliver us; through the satisfaction of Thy Son 
 our Lord, to whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be 
 honour and glory, world without end. Amen. 
 
 Other special prayers may he added. See page 155 
 and onward. 
 
 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 
 God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us 
 all evermore. Amen. 
 
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 III. 
 
 A LITANY FOR A SICK PERSON 
 
 O God the Father, have mercy upon Thy servant, 
 keep and deliver him. 
 
 God the Father ^ have mercy upon Thy servant, 
 keep and deliver him.* 
 
 O God the Son, have mercy upon him, save and de- 
 liver him. 
 
 God the Son, have mercy upon him, save and de- 
 liver him. 
 
 O God the Holy Ghost, have mercy upon him, 
 strengthen and comfort him. 
 
 God the Holy Ghost, have mercy upon him, 
 strengthen and comfort him. 
 
 O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, have mercy 
 upon him. 
 
 holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, have mercy 
 upon him. 
 
 From all evil; 
 
 Good Lord, deliver him. 
 
 From his sins; 
 
 From unholy thoughts; 
 
 From pain and anguish; 
 
 From the snare of the devil; 
 
 From the power of evil spirits ; 
 
 From all tribulation at this time; 
 
 From everlasting damnation; 
 
 By Thy Holy Incarnation; 
 
 By Thy Suffering Life on earth; 
 
 By Thine unknown Sufferings; 
 
 By Thine Agony and Bloody Sweat; 
 
 By Thy strong Crying and Tears; 
 
 * If the sick person be able to join, in this Litany, let him 
 substitute the word me for him. 
 
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 By Thy bitter Cross and Passion; 
 
 By Thy precious Death and Burial; 
 
 By Thy mighty Resurrection; 
 
 By Thy glorious Ascension; 
 
 By Thine effectual Intercession and Mediation; 
 
 By the graces and comforts of the Holy Ghost; 
 
 For the glory of Thy Name; for Thy loving mercy 
 and for Thy truth's sake; 
 
 In tlie time of his extremity; in the hour of his de- 
 parture, and in the day of judgment; 
 
 We sinners do beseech Thee to hear us, Lord 
 God; and that it may please Thee to be his defender 
 and keeper, and to remember him with the favour Thou 
 bearest unto Thy people, and to visit him with Thy 
 salvation ; 
 
 We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 
 
 That it may please Thee to save and deliver his 
 soul from the power of the enemy; 
 
 That it may please Thee to give him a humbled 
 and contrite heart; 
 
 That it may please Thee to give him perfect faith, 
 hope, and love; 
 
 That Thou wouldest take away from him all mur- 
 muring and impatience; 
 
 That it may please Thee mercifully to raise him up 
 from the bed of sickness ; 
 
 That it may please Thee to restore him in health 
 and safety to Thy Holy Church ; 
 
 That it may please Thee to give him pardon of all 
 sins; 
 
 That it may please Thee to give him Thy grace; 
 
 That it may please Thee to grant unto him when 
 Thou shall call him hence, rest and peace, and a part 
 in the blessed resurrection unto life and glory; 
 
 We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 
 
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 That it may please Thee to vouchsafe unto him at 
 the last estate of joy and immortality, with all Thy 
 blessed saints in Thy heavenly kingdom. 
 
 We beseech Thee 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, that takest away the sins of the 
 world, 
 
 Have mercy upon Thy servant. 
 
 Thou that takest away the sins of the world. 
 
 Have mercy upon him. 
 
 Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the 
 Father, 
 
 Grant him Thy peace. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon him. 
 Christ, have mercy upon him. 
 Lord, have mercy upon him. 
 
 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. Amen. 
 
 Then may be added such Collects and Prayers as the 
 Minister shall think fit. See pages 177-181 of this 
 book. 
 
 IV. 
 
 A LITANY FOR THE DYING 
 
 See page 108. 
 
XXXII. 
 VARIOUS PRAYERS 
 
 For the Purification of the Church From Error, 
 
 O Eternal God and merciful Father, we humbly 
 pray for Thy holy Church throughout the world, that 
 it being purged from false philosophy and vain deceit, 
 we may live and act as befits the members of the mys- 
 tical Body of Thy Son, and in the end be found ac- 
 ceptable unto Thee ; through the same Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen, 
 
 An Intercession for the Church, 
 
 We beseech Thee, Lord, let the strong crying of 
 Thy Church ever be acceptable unto Thee; that re- 
 ceiving forgiveness of sins, it may become devout by 
 the working of Thy grace, and tranquil under the pro- 
 tection of Thy power; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 For the Reunion of Christendom. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, who saidst unto Thine Apos- 
 tles, Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you; 
 Kegard not our sins, but the faith of Thy Church, and 
 grant her that peace and unity which is agreeable to 
 Thy will; who livest and reignest with the Father and 
 the Holy Ghost one God, world without end. Amen, 
 
 For Bishops. 
 
 O God, who rulest over Thy people with fatherly 
 love, give the spirit of wisdom to all who have received 
 
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 from Thee the authority of government, that the wel- 
 fare of Thy flock may turn to the everlasting joy of 
 their pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 For the Bishop of the Diocese. 
 
 O God, the Pastor and Euler of Thy faithful ser- 
 vants, look down in mercy on Thy servant, .... our 
 bishop. Do Thou evermore guide, defend, comfort, 
 sanctify, and save him, and grant him by Thy grace so 
 to advance in word and good example, that he may, 
 with the flock committed to him, attain to everlasting 
 life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 In the Vacancy of a See {or Parish). 
 
 Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all 
 things in heaven and earth ; Grant, we beseech thee, of 
 Thy loving-kindness, to this Thy flock a Bishop (or 
 Pastor) who shall by holiness of life, wisdom in ruling, 
 and faithfulness in teaching, be well-pleasing unto 
 Thee, and by watchfulness and zeal promote Thy glory 
 and the salvation of souls; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Diocese. 
 
 We implore Thy blessing on all the parishes and 
 missions of this diocese. Grant to them all things 
 needful for their spiritual welfare. Strengthen and 
 confirm the faithful; visit and relieve the sick; turn 
 and soften the wicked; arouse the careless; recover the 
 fallen; restore the penitent; remove all hindrances to 
 the advancement of Thy truth; and bring all to be of 
 one heart and mind within the fold of Thy holy Church, 
 to the honour and glory of Thy Name; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and 
 the Holy Ghost, One God, world without end. Amen. 
 
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 For the Clergy. 
 
 O Christ, whose Priesthood never passeth away, let 
 Thy power come to the aid of Thy servants, the Clergy 
 of this Diocese (Parish), that they may carefully and 
 excellently discharge their ministry according to Thy 
 pleasure; and as they have received their talents to be 
 profitably employed, as the Spirit giveth ability, they 
 may at last lay them on Thy altar with abundant gain, 
 that they may become worthy to hear that voice full 
 of hope, "Enter into the joy that has no end." M'^v 
 they go on, O Lord, from strength to strength; lift 
 them up while they worship Thee; perfect Thy gifts in 
 them, and crown their heads with a diadem, and in 
 their hearts, as in an ark, may Thy grace be stored up ; 
 grant them Thine abundant help, and fill their labours 
 with power, that all mav be to Thv glory, who with the 
 Pather and the Holy Ghost art God for ever and ever. 
 Amen» 
 
 O God, whose ways are all mercy and truth, carry 
 on Thy gracious work, and bestow, by Thy benefits, 
 what human frailty cannot attain; that they who at- 
 tend upon the heavenly Mysteries may be grounded in 
 perfect faith, and shine forth conspicuous by the purity 
 of their souls; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 For Their Success in the Edification of the Faithful. 
 
 Grant, Lord, that they who minister in Thy Name 
 in this Diocese (or Parish) may be enabled so to dis- 
 pense the mysteries of Thy grace and truth, that many 
 by their ministrations may be built up in our most holy 
 faith, and perfected in the energies of a loving obedi- 
 ence; through Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
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 For Their Success Against the Powers of Evil. 
 
 O Lord God of Hosts, fill, we beseech Thee, all those 
 whom Thou hast set as pastors over Thy sheep, with 
 righteousness and true holiness, that by their faith and 
 piety they may overcome the wicked one, and save the 
 Lord's flock from the danger of his assaults; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Those Who Have Ministered to us in Spiritual 
 
 Things. 
 
 Almighty God, who art the Giver of all good things ; 
 We praise Thee for Thy blessing vouchsafed to us by 
 the hands of Thy servants (....). Perfect Thy work 
 in their hearts according to the fullness of Thy love, 
 and grant that we, keeping the grace which we have 
 received through their instrumentality, may give them 
 cause to rejoice with us in its growth ; and that, by the 
 manifold fruit of their ministrations, the thanksgivings 
 of many may abound for them in the day of reward; 
 through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 For the Increase of the Clergy. 
 
 O Almighty God, look mercifully upon the world, 
 redeemed by the blood of Thy dear Son, and send forth 
 many more to do the work of the ministry, that perish- 
 ing souls may be rescued, and Thy glorious triumph 
 may be hastened by the perfecting of Thine elect; 
 through the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 For a Parish. 
 
 Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost govern all 
 things in heaven and earth; Mercifully hear the sup- 
 plications of us Thy servants, and grant unto this 
 
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 Parish all things that are needful for its spiritual wel- 
 fare: schools wherein to bring up the young in Thy 
 faith and fear ; ministers to labour in this portion of 
 Thy vineyard; a church perfected according to the 
 beauty of holiness; strengthen and increase the faith- 
 ful, visit and relieve the sick, turn and soften the 
 wicked, arouse the careless, recover the fallen, restore 
 the penitent, remove all hindrances to the advancement 
 of Thy truth, and bring all to be of one heart and mind 
 within the fold of Thy Holy Church, to the honour and 
 praise of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 For a Church School. 
 
 Vouchsafe, O Lord, to prosper with Thy blessing 
 the work of this school, and all other works undertaken 
 in Thy fear and for Thy glory. Grant that all who 
 serve Thee here, whether as teachers or learners, may 
 set Thy will ever before them, and do such things as 
 are pleasing in Thy sight ; that so both the Church and 
 the State of this land may be bettered by their studies, 
 and they themselves may attain to everlasting life; 
 through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For a College or University. 
 
 Almighty God, who hast created man in Thine own 
 image and made him a living soul that he may seek 
 after Thee and have dominion over Thy creatures ; Send 
 Thy blessing on this University. Grant to the Presi- 
 dent and all in authority, love, grace, and wisdom to 
 rule justly. Give to those who teach, knowledge and 
 skill; and to those who learn, a willing and childlike 
 spirit. Give to all, both teachers and learners, the 
 guidance of Thy Holy Spirit, that whether they study 
 the works of Thy hands, or learn to subdue the earth 
 
160 A BOOK OF OFFICES 
 
 for the use of man, or train the reason for Thy ser- 
 vice, they may seek Thy glory in all things, and fol- 
 lowing Thy will in a humble and teachable spirit, may 
 be delivered in all temptations that meet them in their 
 life and through their work, and at last attain to their 
 perfection in Thy likeness; through Thy Son, Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For a Church Hall, or Dormitory. 
 
 We commend this Hall and all those who shall live 
 therein to God's most holy keeping, praying that it 
 may be a place wherein He may ever dwell in the 
 hearts of His children; that they may be preserved in 
 all temptations and dangers, live in love one with an- 
 other, work faithfully according to His will, and set 
 forth His glory in all things; through Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 FOR SOCIETIES WITHIN THE CHURCH. 
 
 The Wornan's Auxiliary. 
 
 O Lord, without whom our labour is but lost, and 
 with whom Thy little ones go forth as the mighty; We 
 humbly beseech Thee to prosper all works in Thy 
 Church undertaken according to Thy holy will, espe- 
 cially the work of the Woman's Auxiliary, and grant 
 to Thy labourers a pure intention, patient faith, suffi- 
 cient success upon earth, and the blessedness of serving 
 Thee in heaven ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Girls' Friendly Society. 
 
 Lord, our Heavenly Father, we beseech Thee to 
 bless us, and all who belong to the Girls' Friendly 
 Society. May its members be sheltered and protected 
 
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 evermore by Thy fatherly love; and to its Associates 
 vouchsafe the help and guidance of Thy Ploly Spirit. 
 Help us all to bear one another's burdens, to live not 
 for ourselves, but for others as members of one family 
 in Christ. Wash us from our sins in His precious blood, 
 make us holy by the indwelling of Thy Holy Spirit, 
 and bring us all at last to the Joy of Thy Heavenly 
 Kingdom ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew. 
 
 O Almighty and Eternal God, we humbly pray Thee 
 to vouchsafe Thy blessing to the Brotherhood of St. 
 Andrew, that all its members, being inspired with lively 
 faith and love, may earnestly strive to promote the 
 honour due to Thy dear Son and the gathering of wan- 
 derers into the fold. Give us grace to fulfil in our lives 
 what we profess with our lips. Deliver us, O God, from 
 false doctrine and slackness of living, and grant that, 
 persevering unto the end, we may obtain everlasting 
 life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 The Church Temperance Society. 
 
 Almighty God, who didst make man in Thine own 
 Image, and afterwards didst sanctify our human na- 
 ture by the Incarnation of Thy Son; Give us grace to 
 resist all those sinful lusts whereby that which Thou 
 hast made and sanctified may be defiled. 
 
 Send Thy blessing in particular, we pray Thee, 
 upon the Church Temperance Society, that by its 
 means many may be brought back from the ways of 
 sin, and that all its members, living in mutual help 
 and sympathy, may grow in holiness both of soul and 
 body, until they come to Thy perfect likeness, through 
 the mediation of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
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 An Altar Guild. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst accept the ministry 
 of faithful women during Thy earthly life; We pray 
 Thee to accept and bless the work which this Altar 
 Guild undertakes in the care of Thy sanctuary. Grant 
 us a spirit of reverence for Thy House and worship. 
 Thy Word and Sacraments, and preserve in purity and 
 holiness our own souls and bodies as living Temples of 
 Thy presence; to whom with the Father and the Holy 
 Spirit be all praise and honour, now and forever. Amen. 
 
 For a Blessing on Social Intercourse. 
 
 O God, who makest manifest to us in Thy servants 
 the signs of Thine own Presence; Send forth upon us 
 the Spirit of love; that by the coming together of our 
 brethren and fellow-servants. Thy bountiful grace may 
 be increased in ourselves; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CHURCH. 
 
 For the World Around. 
 
 O Good Shepherd of the sheep, look mercifully 
 upon those who have none to watch over them in Thy 
 Name. Prepare them to receive Thy truth, and send 
 them pastors after Thine own heart. Replenish with 
 Thine abundant grace those whom Thou dost send, 
 and waken the pity of Thy people for all these 
 strangers to Thy covenant, so that, by their cheerful 
 contribution and the cooperation of Thy Holy Spirit, 
 multitudes may be added to the Church and become 
 partakers of the salvation which Thou hast promised, 
 O Lord and lover of souls. Amen. 
 
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 For Members of the Church Who Are Removed From 
 the Ordinances of Grace. 
 
 O Lord, make Thy sanctifying Presence continually 
 manifest to those who are without any to minister in 
 
 Thy Name (especially ). Teach them so meekly 
 
 to use their afflictions, whether of mind or body, as a 
 means of grace uniting them to the Passion of Thy 
 dear Son, that their faith and patience being perfected 
 by inward communion with Him, they may in the 
 end obtain Thy promises along with Thy redeemed; 
 through the same Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
 Amen, 
 
 For the Missions of the Church. 
 
 O God, our heavenly Father, who didst manifest 
 Thy love by sending Thine only begotten Son into the 
 world that all may live through Him ; Pour Thy Spirit 
 upon Thy Church, that it may fulfil His command to 
 preach the Gospel to every creature; send forth, we be- 
 seech Thee, labourers into Thy harvest ; defend them in 
 all dangers and temptations, and hasten the time when 
 the fullness of the Gentiles shall be gathered in, and 
 all Israel shall be saved; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Prosperity of Missions. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst charge Thine Apos- 
 tles that they should preach the Gospel to every nation ; 
 Make us to show our gratitude for Thy benefits by 
 earnestness in fulfilling Thy command. Prosper all 
 missions, both at home and abroad, with an increase 
 of sanctity, that they may win many to the acknowl- 
 edgement of Thy truth (especially those in ), 
 
 and give them all things needful for their work, mak- 
 
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 ing them to be centres of spiritual life, to the quicken- 
 ing of many souls, and the glory of Thy Holy Name, 
 our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen. 
 
 [Also page 38 in the Prayer Book.] 
 
 For Their Increase in Number . 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, cause the witness of Thy truth 
 to be set forth by the establishment of mission works 
 in other places also (especially ), that our fel- 
 low-countrymen who have gone astray may be brought 
 back to the faith, and that those who know Thee not 
 may be partakers of Thy grace, who livest and reignest 
 with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world 
 without end. Amen. 
 
 For Those in Foreign Lands. 
 
 O God of all nations of the earth, remember the 
 multitude of Thy people who though created in Thine 
 image, are perishing in their ignorance ; and according 
 to the propitiation of Thy Son Jesus Christ, grant that 
 by the prayers and labours of Thy holy Church, they 
 may be delivered from all superstition and unbelief, 
 and brought to worship Thee; through Him whom 
 Thou hast sent to be our salvation, the Resurrection 
 and the Life of all the faithful, the same Thy Son 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Jews. 
 
 Everlasting Father, the God of Abraham, Isaac, 
 and Jacob; We beseech Thee to look upon Thine 
 appointed people Israel, scattered abroad throughout 
 the world, and to visit them with Thy salvation. Take 
 away from them all ignorance and prejudice; bring 
 
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 them to the knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Messiah 
 and the Saviour of us all; and so fetch them home. 
 Blessed Lord, to Thy flock that they may be saved 
 among the remnant of the true Israelites, and be made 
 one fold under one Shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 O Jesus Christ, Son of David, King of Israel, who 
 hast in all ages an elect remnant amongst Thine 
 ancient people, and who art ever hastening the time 
 when all Israel shall be saved; We beseech Thee by 
 Thy good Spirit to make us share Thy tender compas- 
 sion for them, to show us what Thou wouldest have us 
 attempt for their salvation, and to enable us earnestly 
 to accomplish the same, to Thy glory, and the estab- 
 lishment of Thy kingdom for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 For the Unhaptized. 
 
 Have mercy, Thou God and Father of all, upon 
 those who have not been admitted within Thy cov- 
 enant of grace. Draw them by Thy love, that they 
 may seek the Water of Life. Give them boldness, that 
 they may not be kept from Thee by any fear of man, 
 or prejudice of the nat^aral heart, but, yielding them- 
 selves up to Thy command, may escape the corruption 
 which is in the world through sin, and be admitted 
 to the participation of Thy Divine Nature; through 
 Jesus Christ our Mediator and Advocate. Amen. 
 
 For Those Who Are Inquiring After the Truth. 
 
 Lord Jesus Christ, who dost give power to such 
 as will receive Thee, that they may become the sons 
 of God; Draw unto Thyself all those who are desirous 
 to come to Thy light; make the way plain for them. 
 
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 that they may no longer be entangled by any worldly 
 cares, so as to be kept out of the way of salvation. 
 Enable them to realize the privileges of Thy Holy 
 Church, and the blessedness of our adoption into the 
 fellowship of Thy Holy Spirit. Deliver them from all 
 false and unworthy conceptions of Thy service; and 
 grant that they may give themselves to bring others 
 with them to serve Thee in spirit and in truth, who 
 livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy 
 Ghost, one God, now and ever. Amen, 
 
 For Missionaries, 
 
 O Most merciful Saviour and Redeemer, who 
 wouldest not that any should perish, but that all men 
 should be saved and come to the knowledge of the 
 truth; Fulfil Thy gracious promise to be present with 
 those who are gone forth in Thy Name to preach the 
 Gospel of salvation (in distant lands). Be with them 
 in all perils by land or by water, in sickness and dis- 
 tress, in weariness and painfulness, in disappointment 
 and persecution. Bless them, we beseech Thee, with 
 Thy continual favour, and send Thy Holy Spirit to 
 guide them into all truth. O Lord, let Thy ministers 
 be clothed with righteousness, and grant that Thy 
 Word, spoken by their mouths, may never be spoken 
 in vain. Endue them with power from on high, and so 
 prosper Thy work in their hands that the fullness of 
 the Gentiles may be gathered in, and all Israel be 
 saved. Hear us, O Lord, for Thy mercy's sake, who 
 livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, 
 ever one God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 For Missionaries Journeying, 
 
 O God, who didst bring Abraham Thy servant out 
 of Ur of the Chaldees, and didst preserve him unhurt 
 
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 through all his pilgrimage; "We beseech Thee, that 
 Thou wouldest vouchsafe to keep these Thy servants: 
 be unto them, O Lord, a Support in setting out, a 
 Solace by the way, a Shadow in the heat, a Covering 
 in the cold, a Shelter from the storm, Kest in weari- 
 ness, their Guardian in adversity, their Staff in slip- 
 pery places, and a Haven in shipwreck, that Thou 
 being their Ruler and Guide, they may in safety reach 
 their journey's end. 
 
 Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, to these 
 Thy servants a way of safety, that they following the 
 doctrine of the blessed forerunner St. John, may, with- 
 out let or hindrance, attain to Him whom he foretold. 
 Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reign- 
 eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost for ever and ever. 
 Amen, 
 
 A Mid-Day Prayer. 
 
 Blessed Saviour, who at this hour didst hang upon 
 the Cross, stretching forth Thy loving arms ; Grant that 
 all mankind may look unto Thee and be saved, through 
 Thy mercies and merits who livest and reignest with 
 the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world 
 without end. Amen. 
 
 For all who are in Sin or Error. 
 
 Almighty Lord our God, direct our steps into the 
 way of peace, and strengthen our hearts to obey Thy 
 commands; may the Day-spring visit us from on high, 
 and give light to those who sit in darkness and the 
 shadow of death; that they may adore Thee for Thy 
 mercy, follow Thee for Thy truth, desire Thee for Thy 
 sweetness, who art the blessed Lord God of Israel. 
 Grant this, O Father, for Thy Son Jesus Christ's sake. 
 Amen. 
 
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 Almighty God, we beseech Thee to hear our prayers 
 for all such as sin against Thee or neglect to serve 
 Thee [especially ], that Thou wouldest vouch- 
 safe to bestow upon them true repentance and earnest 
 longing for Thy service; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen, 
 
 We intreat Thee, Lord, holy Father, everlasting 
 God, grant that the way of Thy truth and of the knowl- 
 edge of Thee may be shown to Thy servants who wan- 
 der in doubt and uncertainty amid the darkness of this 
 world; that their eyes may be opened, and that they 
 may acknowledge Thee the One God, Father, Son, and 
 Holy Spirit, and enjoy the fruit of this confession, 
 both here and in the world to come; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Perseverance of the Faithful, 
 
 Vouchsafe we beseech Thee, O Lord, to strengthen 
 
 and confirm all Thy faithful people [especially ], 
 
 and to lift them up more and more to high and heav- 
 enly desires, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For any between whom there is Jealousy. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, grant that those who are 
 tempted to estrangement one from another, by con- 
 sideration and private interest or party feeling [espe- 
 cially ], may so devoutly cherish the unity of 
 
 the Spirit wherewith they are called, that, losing the 
 consciousness of self in the adoration of Thy glorious 
 Majesty, they fail not of their portion in the Com- 
 munion of Saints when Thy Kingdom shall be re- 
 vealed. Amen. 
 
 For Charity amongst Christians. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, who hast commanded us to 
 love one another; Put an end to the unhappy divisions 
 
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 of those who are called by Thy name. Come quickly 
 and bind us together in the full revelation of Thy love, 
 and let the desire for Thine appearing unite us even 
 now while we wait for Thee. Teach us to realize that 
 the ordinances of Thy grace bind us to each other as 
 well as unto Thee; and let us not so misuse the means 
 of our salvation as to foster a spirit of division by 
 what should be the channels of Thy love. Enable us 
 to love one another in Thee and for Thee, until all 
 our imperfections are done away, and we shall shine 
 forth in Thy light, and rejoice in the manifestations 
 of Thy love. In Thy Love let us triumph over all 
 difference of condition, all the estrangements of race, 
 all the prejudices of education, all the pride of self- 
 will. In Thy love let us be humble; in Thy love let 
 us be one; that in Thy love we may be exalted, and in 
 Thy love we may be Thine for ever. Amen, 
 
 For a Parochial Mission. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd of the 
 sheep, who seekest those that are gone astray, bindest 
 up those that are broken, and healest those that are 
 sick ; Bless, we beseech Thee, the effort now being made 
 to convert souls unto Thee. Open the deaf ears of the 
 wanderers, that they may hear the words which belong 
 unto their salvation; and grant that those whom Thou 
 dost raise to newness of life, may through Thy grace 
 persevere unto the end : of Thy mercy, O our God, who 
 art blessed, and livest with the Father and the Holy 
 Ghost, one God world without end. Amen, 
 
 For a Retreat or Quiet Day. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst say unto Thy Disci- 
 ples, Come ye apart into a desert place and rest a 
 while; Grant we beseech Thee to Thy servants now 
 
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 gathered together, so to seek Thee whom our souls 
 desire to love, that we may both find Thee and be found 
 of Thee. Grant such love and such wisdom to accom- 
 pany the words which shall be spoken in Thy name, 
 that they may not fall to the ground, but may be helpful 
 in leading us onward through the toils of our pilgrim- 
 age to that rest which remaineth, where, nevertheless, 
 they rest not day nor night from Thy perfect service; 
 who livest and reignest God for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 FOR OUR COUNTRY AND PEOPLE. 
 
 For the Fourth of July or any Day of National or 
 State Observance. 
 
 O Almighty God, who givest breath to every living 
 thing, and of whose power it is that peoples, nations, 
 and kindreds of men stretch forth the curtains of 
 their habitations ; We give Thee hearty thanks for that 
 spirit of brave adventure to which this nation owes its 
 birth. We rejoice in the insuperable courage of those 
 who, loving liberty and knowledge, have pushed away 
 the veil of mountains and of seas, and have sought 
 light and freedom for themselves and their children; 
 and we pray that Thou wilt give to us the same spirit, 
 and make us a people worthy of these heroic ideals 
 and traditions. Grant us grace ever to witness for 
 Thee among the nations. And hasten the time, we 
 pray Thee, when all the peoples of the earth shall 
 dwell together in righteousness and peace, and war 
 shall be no more. All which we ask in the Name of 
 Jesus Christ, our most blessed Lord and Saviour. 
 Amen. 
 
 O Lord our Saviour, who hast warned us that Thou 
 wilt require much of those to whom much is given; 
 
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 Grant that we whose lot Thou hast cast in so goodly 
 an heritage may strive together the more abundantly 
 by prayer, by fasting, by almsgiving, and by every 
 other appointed means, to extend to others what we so 
 richly enjoy; and as we have entered into the labours 
 of other men, so to labour that in their turn other men 
 may enter into ours, to the fulfilling of Thy Holy will 
 and our own everlasting salvation; who livest and 
 reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, 
 world without end. Amen, 
 
 For National and State Elections. 
 
 Almighty God, who dost hold us to account for the 
 use of all our powers and privileges ; Guide, we pray 
 Thee, the people of these United States in the election 
 of their governors and representatives, that by wise 
 legislation and faithful administration the rights of all 
 may be protected, and our nation be enabled to fulfil 
 Thy purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 For all in Civil Authority. 
 
 O Heavenly Father, we bend the knee before Thee 
 on behalf of all kings, princes, and governors of this 
 world, especially those who hold authority in our own 
 land, beseeching Thee to grant unto them by Thy in- 
 spiration to rule in righteousness, to rejoice in peace, 
 to shine in piety, and to labour for the well-being of 
 the people committed unto them, so that by the recti- 
 tude of their government all faithful people may live 
 without disturbance in the knowledge of Thee, and 
 labour without hindrance for Thy glory ; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the State Legislature. 
 
 O God, the fountain of wisdom, whose will is the 
 law of happiness for peoples as for persons ; We beg Thy 
 
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 guidance and blessing for the Legislative Assembly of 
 our State; grant that truth and justice may rule in 
 the deliberations of our senators and representatives, 
 and that their decisions may promote Thy glory and 
 our true welfare; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 [Also pages 13 and 37 in the Prayer Book.] 
 
 At the Raising of a Flag. 
 
 Almighty God, who in days of old didst lead forth 
 Thy people arrayed under the standards of their tribes 
 to march into a land of liberty which Thou appointedst 
 for them, and to overcome all their enemies ; Look upon 
 us who are also Thy people; behold and bless that 
 which we do this day. Grant that this flag which we 
 are about to raise in Thy Name may be to us a con- 
 stant reminder of the loyalty to which we are called, in 
 the service of our country and in the fulfilment of our 
 duty to Thee. 
 
 Enable us so to live that the honour and purity of 
 our flag shall never by us be sullied with dishonour, 
 shame, or crime. Where it waves, there let justice, 
 truth, and purity prevail. 
 
 Preserve this Thy people who live under the stand- 
 ard of these United States from all discord and divi- 
 sion, from all selfishness and covetous desires, and fill 
 them with a true sense of the honourable position of 
 duty to Thee, their fellow-men, and the other nations 
 of the earth, which Thou hast called us to fill. As we 
 follow this flag going before us, may it never lead in 
 any way that is contrary to Thy will, but rather, as 
 we follow on, let us fulfil every purpose which Thou 
 hast for us; that walking in a straight path, and in 
 brotherly love before Thee, we may one by one, and as 
 a nation, be protected in our own lives and in National 
 
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 integrity and honour, and finally be found as those who 
 have fought a good fight and, having finished an ap- 
 pointed course, shall receive their reward in the pres- 
 ence of Thee their Eternal Lord and King. Grant 
 this, O Father of all, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen, 
 
 For the Army and Navy. 
 
 O most powerful and glorious Lord God, the Lord 
 of hosts, that rulest and commandest all things; 
 Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to bless the officers and 
 men of our army and navy. Grant that in the midst 
 of the dangers and temptations which beset them, they 
 may fight manfully against the world, the flesh, and 
 the devil ; and resisting all evil by the mighty power of 
 Thy Spirit, may acquire true courage in the hour of 
 danger and in the day of battle. Prosper them in the 
 maintenance of our country's honour; keep them safe 
 from enemies, spiritual and temporal; that they may 
 glorify Thee upon the earth, until they are called to 
 rest in the triumph of Thy glory; through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen, 
 
 During a War. 
 
 Almighty God, who art everywhere present, we com- 
 mend to Thy fatherly care our soldiers and sailors ab- 
 sent from their homes on the service of tlieir country. 
 Protect them from all evil; give them courage and 
 obedience in danger, and mercy in victory. Prosper 
 their arms to the establishment of justice, peace, and 
 truth among all nations; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 Lord, we pray Thee to have mercy upon all who 
 are this day wounded and suffering. Let Thy grace be 
 
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 their comfort, though kindred and friends be far away. 
 Raise them to health again, if it be Thy good pleasure ; 
 but chiefly give them such patience and faith in Thee, 
 that they, being delivered from the assaults of their 
 spiritual enemies, may rest in peace and rise to par- 
 take of Thy glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 For Mechanics and Artisans. 
 
 O God, we pray Thee to have mercy upon all art- 
 isans, and grant that the intelligence which they em- 
 ploy on earthly objects for the benefit of society may 
 be enlightened by Thy Holy Spirit to a clear percep- 
 tion of the things of heaven, guiding them, amidst all 
 their industry, to work out their own salvation with 
 reverence and godly fear; through Thy Son Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Agricultural Lahourers. 
 
 Have mercy, O Lord, upon all those who labour in 
 the cultivation of the earth, and grant that by the 
 power of Thy grace, their own souls may be made fruit- 
 ful unto all good works; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Miners. 
 
 Almighty God, to whom darkness and light are 
 both alike; Look upon all Thy sons who labour under 
 the earth ; keep them mindful of Thy Presence and pro- 
 tect them in their labour; let no evil come near them; 
 save them from all accident and suffering; and grant 
 that they may serve Thee so faithfully in this life, and 
 in the darkness of their labour, that they may at last 
 
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 attain to the brightness of Thy glory; through Him 
 who gave Himself to labour and suffer for them, Thy 
 Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For those who are ohliged to worTc on the Lord's Day. 
 
 O Lord, have mercy upon all those who are required 
 to continue in their work upon Thy holy day. Draw 
 their thoughts to Thyself, and make them partakers 
 of the benefits of the prayers and intercessions of Thy 
 holy Church. And grant to their employers grace to 
 consider the needs of those whom Thou hast made in 
 Thine image ; that they who toil may fail not finally to 
 attain to that rest which remaineth for the people of 
 God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
 
 For Travelers. 
 
 O God, of infinite mercy and boundless majesty, 
 whom no distance of place nor length of time can part 
 from those for whom Thou carest; Be present to Thy 
 servants who everywhere confide in Thee; and through 
 all the way in which they are to go, be pleased to be 
 their Guide and their Companion. May no accident or 
 adversity harm them, no difficulty oppose them; may 
 all tilings turn out happily and prosperously for them; 
 that by the aid of Thy right hand, whatsoever they 
 have asked for with a reasonable desire, they may 
 speedily find brought to good effect; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 O God, who didst cause the children of Israel to 
 go on dry land through the midst of the sea, and who, 
 by the leading of a star, didst open to the Wise Men 
 a way unto Thyself; Grant to Thy servants, we be- 
 seech Thee, a prosperous journey and a quiet time; 
 
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 that, with the Angel of Thy Presence as their guide, 
 they may happily reach the place whither they would 
 go, and finally attain to the haven of eternal salvation; 
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For those who are absent from their homes. 
 
 O God, have mercy upon all those removed from 
 
 their natural home [especially ]. Cause them 
 
 always to remember Thy fatherly love protecting them, 
 and Thine all-seeing eye taking account of them; that 
 they, in every place realizing that Thou art near, 
 may be watchful to do that which is well-pleasing in 
 Thy sight; and if it be Thy good pleasure to grant 
 them a happy return to those they love on earth, make 
 them to find therein such a foretaste of the reunion 
 which shall be hereafter, that when the time of this our 
 exile shall come to an end they may be partakers of 
 Thine everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 For Widows and Orphans. 
 
 O Heavenly Father, we beseech Thee to defend and 
 protect the fatherless children and widows, and grant 
 that the loss of their natural guardians may lead them 
 to rely the more entirely on Thy supernatural care, 
 who wilt not leave comfortless such as faithfully seek 
 Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For those who have none to pray for them. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, who ever livest to make in- 
 tercession for us, let Thy mercy be extended to all 
 those who have none upon earth to pray for them in 
 Thy Name, and bring them, for Thine own sake, to a 
 
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 participation of Thy grace on earth, that they may 
 praise Thee with all Thy saints in Thine everlasting 
 glory. Amen. 
 
 For Convicted Criminals, 
 
 Vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, O Lord, "unto all such 
 as are under sentence of punishment a true sense of 
 their crimes, true repentence for them, and Thy gra- 
 cious pardon, that their souls may be saved in the day 
 of the Lord Jesus; for His sake, who underwent for 
 them the death of the Cross, who now liveth and reign- 
 eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world 
 without end. Amen. 
 
 FOR THE SICK. 
 
 For Comfort and Defence. 
 
 O Lord, we beseech Thee to refresh the soul of Thy 
 
 servant [ ], visited with sickness, that by the due 
 
 acceptance of this chastisement, it may know the health 
 of Thy grace and the joy of Thy salvation; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Patience under Suffering. 
 
 Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to 
 joy but first He suffered pain, and entered not into 
 glory before He was crucified; Mercifully grant that 
 we, walking in the way of the Cross, may find it none 
 other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Persons about to undergo an Operation. 
 
 Grant, Lord, we beseech Thee, that this Thy ser- 
 vant may be strengthened for the approaching opera- 
 tion, with entire reliance upon Thy grace and Thy 
 
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 love, so that the suffering of the body, being sanctified 
 by union with the pain which Thy dear Son bore for 
 us upon the cross, may be instrumental for the obtain- 
 ing of Thy manifold gifts, for the perfection of his 
 soul; through the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst patiently endure the 
 wounding of Thy holy flesh that Thou mightest save 
 the souls and bodies of Thy people, strengthen Thy 
 servant, we beseech Thee, to submit himself humbly 
 and devoutly to Thy holy will and to bear patiently 
 whatsoever suffering Thou shalt see fit to lay upon 
 him. Grant knowledge and wisdom to those who min- 
 ister to him, and bless the means employed for the work- 
 ing out of his cure; that, if it shall be Thy gracious 
 will, the wounding of the flesh may avail for the heal- 
 ing of the body and the quickening of the soul ; through 
 Thy mercy, O Holy Jesus, who, with the Father and 
 the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, one God, world 
 without end. Amen. 
 
 For Those in Prolonged Illness. 
 
 O God, who dost mercifully accept the offering of 
 our weakness ; Give Thy servant grace to abide in com- 
 munion with Thee, that the lengthened season of sick- 
 ness which hinders his work in the world may train 
 him for the contemplation of Thy glory in the life of 
 the blessed; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. 
 
 For the Desponding. 
 
 Comfort, we beseech Thee, most gracious God, all 
 that are cast down and faint of heart amidst the sor- 
 rows and difficulties of the world [especially ], 
 
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 and grant that, by the energy of Thy Holy Spirit, they 
 may be enabled to go upon their way rejoicing, and 
 give Thee continual thanks for Thy sustaining provi- 
 dence; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. 
 
 For Persons recovering from Sickness. 
 
 O God, the Giver of life and health, we praise Thee 
 for Thy mercy which Thou hast shown in restoring 
 this Thy servant to some measure of health. Enable 
 him to use for Thy glory all the powers which Thou 
 hast given him, and incline him, by the remembrance 
 of his great danger, to live as one separated from the 
 world, so that he may set about all his actions with a 
 more steadfast endeavour to be found in the end accept- 
 able unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Blind. 
 
 O God, who hast sent Thy Son to be the true light 
 of the world ; Grant that they who cannot see the things 
 of the world may be the more fully enlightened and 
 comforted by His inward guidance. Cheer them in 
 their blindness with Thy heavenly manifestations. 
 Show Thyself to such as know Thee not, and grant 
 that they may thankfully accept the loss of earthly 
 sight, as the means ordained of Thee for bringing their 
 hearts to the contemplation of their own misery and 
 of Thy holiness. Quicken those who know Thee by 
 faith to a deeper intuition of Thy purity, that, behold- 
 ing Thee with increasing love, they may become the 
 more conformed to Thine image, until they behold 
 Thee as Thou art, and awake to the full revelation of 
 Thy glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
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 For the Deaf. 
 
 O Lord, speak, we beseech Thee, with the voice of 
 Thy Holy Spirit in the hearts of those who cannot hear 
 
 the instruction of Thy ministers [especially ], 
 
 and grant whatsoever truths of Thy revelation they 
 have learnt may be brought to their remembrance by 
 His quickening power, so that the eyes of their under- 
 standing being opened to contemplate those mysteries 
 which by the hearing of the ear they are no longer able 
 to receive, they may advance in Thy knowledge ; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Insane and Imheciles. 
 
 O Heavenly Father, may Thy supernatural power 
 sustain and comfort Thy servants who have lost the 
 natural faculties of reason and self-control. Suffer 
 not the evil one to vex them. Impute not to them 
 any unseemly word or action into which they may fall. 
 Look upon them graciously, as redeemed by the Blood 
 of Thy dear Son ; and grant that they may be delivered 
 from the darkness of the world, and attain to the glory 
 of Thine immediate Presence; through the same Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Sanctification of Suffering. 
 
 O Lord Jesus, have mercy upon all sufferers. Grant 
 them, continually meditating upon Thy holy life of 
 suffering, to realize in meekness the strength of Thine 
 incarnation; in pain, the triumph of Thy passion; in 
 poverty, the riches of Thy Godhead; in reproach, the 
 satisfaction of Thy sympathy; in loneliness, the com- 
 fort of Thy continual Presence; in difficulty, the effi- 
 cacy of Thine intercession; in perplexity, the guidance 
 of Thy wisdom; and bring them of Thy mercy, when 
 
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 this suffering life is past, to the glorious Kingdom 
 which, by Thy suffering. Thou didst purchase for all 
 who would take refuge in Thy mediation. Amen. 
 
 For the Aged. 
 
 O Lord, make the evening of life bright unto Thy 
 servant. Cast him not away in the time of age; for- 
 sake him not when his strength faileth. Abide with 
 him when it is towards evening and the day is far 
 spent. Make his latter days pure, peaceful, sinless, and 
 if it please Thee, painless. Guard his lying down and 
 his rising up, from henceforth even forever. Let him 
 wake up and be present with Thee. We ask all in the 
 Name of our only Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 An Evening Prayer. 
 
 O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous 
 life, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, 
 and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is 
 over, and our work is done. Then in Thy mercy grant 
 us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the 
 last; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 A General Intercession. 
 
 O God, at whose word man goeth forth unto his 
 work and to his labour until the evening; Be merciful 
 to all whose duties are difficult or burdensome, and com- 
 fort them concerning their toil. Shield from bodily 
 accident and harm the workmen at their work. Pro- 
 tect the efforts of sober and honest industry, and suffer 
 not the hire of the labourers to be kept back by fraud. 
 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 
 
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 all in places of authority. Bless all schools of good 
 learning, and grant to every work of mercy an even 
 course. Care for all aged persons, and all little chil- 
 dren, the sick and afflicted, those who travel by land 
 or by sea, all strangers, and emigrants, and outcasts. 
 Remember all who by reason of weakness are over- 
 tasked, or by reason of poverty are forgotten. Let the 
 sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before Thee, 
 and have mercy upon those that are appointed to die. 
 Give ear unto our prayer, O merciful and gracious 
 Father, for the love of Thy dear Son our Saviour Jesus 
 Christ. Amen. 
 
 For the Spirit of Prayer. 
 
 O Almighty God, who hast bidden us seek that we 
 may find, and who pourest out on all who desire it, the 
 spirit of grace and of supplication; Deliver us, when 
 we draw nigh to Thee, from coldness of heart and wan- 
 dering of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and 
 kindled affections we may worship thee in spirit and 
 in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 In Time of War. 
 
 Almighty Father, who at the coming of Thy Incar- 
 nate Son didst declare Peace on Earth to be Thy will 
 for men, look in mercy upon the nations now engaged 
 in war. 
 
 Control all evil passions; overrule by Thy Holy 
 Spirit the counsels of those who govern, and direct 
 them in the way of peace; lead to repentance those by 
 whose sin the heart of the whole world is so greatly 
 troubled, that they may find pardon with Thee. 
 
 Look in pity also, we pray Thee, upon all widows 
 and orphans; comfort all to whom sorrow and suffer- 
 
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 ing shall come; heal the wounded; sustain by Thy 
 presence those who must die; let Thy mercy rest upon 
 the dead; and by Thy divine wisdom lead all Thy peo- 
 ple in the right way, that in the end peace may prevail 
 in all the nations of the earth, and Thy glory be mani- 
 fested among men. 
 
 Hear this, our prayer, for Jesus Christ's sake. 
 Amen. 
 
 During a Famine. 
 
 O God, the Creator and Preserver of all, spare us 
 while we cry out unto Thee; provide us with the food 
 needful for our life in the world; enable us to look to 
 Thee for the bread of immortality ; quicken the liberal- 
 ity of the rich, that they may help the poor in their 
 distress ; strengthen the faith of the poor that they fall 
 not into sin through their necessity; pardon us all and 
 withdraw Thine anger, for the sake of Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 During a Pestilence. 
 
 O Almighty God, from whom is derived our life, 
 both in nature and in grace, remove from us, we be- 
 seech Thee, if it be Thy good will, the disease which 
 Thou hast allowed to come upon us, and grant that we 
 may not forget those lessons which it was intended to 
 teach, but humbling ourselves before Thee in lasting 
 penitence for those sins by which we have merited 
 Thy wrath, may praise Thy name for Thy mercy; 
 through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 In Time of Fatal Calamity. 
 
 Have mercy, O Lord, on all those who have suffered 
 in our recent affliction ; supply their outward need, and 
 
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 grant that the present distress may awaken many to 
 energy and love, so that we all, glorifying Thy holy 
 name, may experience in our sorrows the blessedness 
 of His help who bore our griefs; and when this life of 
 sorrow shall be ended, may commit our souls, along 
 with all those whom we have loved, to Thy most holy 
 keeping; through the same Thy Son, Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen.