. CbuJa to: wo*,- CHURCH BOOK FOR THE USE OP EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONS. BY AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA. PHILADELPHIA: GENERAL COUNCIL PUBLICATION BOARD. 1901. COPYRIGHT, 1891, BY THE TRUSTEES OP THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA. TABLE OF CONTENTS. PAGES. PREFACE v Tables of Festivals • . . . . xii Table of Epistles and Gospels xv Table of Scripture Lessons xvii Lessons for Morning and Evening xix ORDER OF MORNING SERVICE 1-21 HOLY COMMUNION 14 Early Service, or Matins 22 Evening Service, or Vespers 29 [Evening Service] 34 INTROITS AND COLLECTS 43-91 Invit atopies, Antiphons, Responsories, etc. . 92-108 Various Collects and Prayers 109-131 GENERAL PRAYERS 132-154 The Litany 132 The Suffrages 144 Bidding Prayer 146 PSALMS— (With Table) 155-254 CANTICLES 255-264 iii iy CONTENTS. CONFESSIONS OF THE FAITH . 265 The Thkee General Creeds 265-267 The Small Catechism 268-287 The Augsburg Confession 288-320 HISTOEY OF THE PASSION 321-344 OKDEES FOE MINISTEEIAL ACTS. For the Baptism of Infants 348 For the Baptism of Adults 353 For Confirmation 358 For Confession and Absolution . . . 364-373 For the Solemnization of Marriage . . . 374 For the Visitation of the Sick 378 Lessons and Prayers for the Sick .... 382 Communion of the Sick 399 Commendation of the Dying 403 For the Burial of the Dead 406 For the Ordination of Ministers .... 422 For the Installation of Pastors 426 For the Installation of Church Councils . 430 For the Laying of Corner-stones .... 432 For the Consecration of Churches. . . . 435 For the Opening and Closing of Synods . . 439 HYMNS— (With Tables) 443-870 Additional Hymns 871-917 Doxologies 918-926 Index of First Lines 927-941 PEEFACE. Early in the period of the great Reformation of the Six- teenth Century, the Lutheran Reformers began to revise and purify the Service of the Church, as well as its Doctrines, and to introduce the language of the people in public Worship. Luther led the way in this work, in 1523, by his Treatises: " Of the Order of Divine Service in the Congregation," and, later in the same year, his " Form of the Mass and of Communion for the Church at Wittenberg." John Bugenhagen, chief Pastor at "Wittenberg, also published " An Order of Christian Mass, as it is held at Wittenberg, 1524;" and in December of that year, Conrad Rupff, the Chapel Master of the Duke of Saxony, and especially his assistant and successor, John Walther, aided Luther in ar- ranging Music for the Service in German, and the whole chapel came from Torgau to take part in its introduction. In 1525, Doeber's Evangelical Mass was introduced at Niirnberg, and the " Teutsch Kirchenambt," at Strasburg. " The Order of Govern- ment and Worship " for the Duchy of Prussia was issued in 1525; that for Brunswick, in 1528; that for Hamburg, in 1529; and, during the next few years, a large number of cities and countries in Germany issued their German Orders of Service. In 1533, three Orders of great importance appeared : that for Brandenburg-Niirnberg ; that for the city and jurisdiction of Wittenberg (which superseded the Orders personally issued by Luther and Bugenhagen, and was thereafter used by them); and that for the whole of Electoral Saxony, in the Visitation Articles. v Vl PREFACE. In the multitude of these works, the directions for the Ser- vices of Worship were not entirely the same in every instance ; but, after a time, there appeared in Saxony, and throughout the countries North of it, the most generally accepted type of Luth- eran Liturgies. After the death of Duke George, when the Reformation found place in the Duchy of Saxony, Justus Jonas prepared the Order of Government and Worship, 1539. He was aided by Spalatin, Cruciger, and Myconius, in consultation with all the Saxon theologians. This at once and permanently be- came a standard of Lutheran Service. To this class of Litur- gies belong also those of Mecklenburg, Luneburg, Calenberg, and of many North German cities and states, in their successive editions, in the preparation of which Bugenhagen, Melanch- thon, Chemnitz, Andrea?, Arndt, and other illustrious men, had part. These Lutheran Liturgies were not original works, created by the Reformers. They were chiefly Revisions of the Services in use in the Churches, only translated into the language of the people. Some changes were made. The Sermon was assigned a greatly increased importance, and purity of doctrine was carefully considered and guarded. What the Reformers deemed contrary to the pure teaching of Holy Scripture they, of course, removed. Church-song took a new and higher place ; and here and there a few things were added, as the General Prayer and the Exhortation to Communicants at the Lord's Supper. But everything deemed pure and Scriptural was retained, and in the same order of parts ; so that the whole outline and structure of the Services of the Western Church for a thousand years before the Reformation were preserved, and the continuity of the pure Service of the Ancient Church remained unbroken. The entire series of Introits, Collects, Epistles and Gospels retained in the Lutheran Service was completed, after some cen- PREFACE. VII turies of growth, in the reign and dominion of Charlemagne. Although differing somewhat from the Roman Missal, it was in use in Germany up to the time of the Reformation, and until set aside by the Council of Trent. Of the Sunday Collects, there are but few, if any, which have not been in continuous use for more than twelve hundred years. With some variations as to the days for which they are appointed, most of these beauti- ful Collects are now in use in the Lutheran Churches of Ger- many, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United States, and wher- ever scattered throughout the world ; in the Church of England in all parts of the British Empire ; in the Protestant Episcopal Church in this country ; and in Latin in the Roman Catholic Churches. In the Providence of God, it was allotted to the Lutheran Church, first of all, to revise, purify, and translate the Church Service. This she did, not for herself alone, but for all Protest- ant Christians who retain any part of the old Order of Wor- ship. The Lutheran revision of the Communion Service, issued in many editions, in many states and cities, had been fully tested by more than twenty years of continuous use before the revision of the Service made by the Anglican Church, first issued in the Prayer Book of Edward VI. , 1549. Between this first Prayer Book of the Church of England and the Lutheran Service, there is an extremely close agreement. The causes whence this resulted are clearly traceable. The Sarum, and other Anglican Missals, from which translations were made, agreed almost entirely with the Bamberg, Mainz, and other German Missals, all alike differing from the Roman use. Archbishop Cranmer, Primate of the Anglican Church, and head of the Commission which prepared the first English Prayer Book, was thoroughly familiar with the Lutheran Ser* vice, having spent a year and a half in Germany in conference Vlll PREFACE. with its theologians and Princes, and was on intimate terms with Osiander, while he and Brentz were at work preparing the Brandenburg-Niirnberg Order, in 1532. Two Lutheran Pro- fessors, called to the English Universities, took part in the formation of the English Book ; one of whom, Martin Bucer, with Melanchthon and others, had prepared the Revised Order of Cologne, 1543, translated into English in 1547, and largely followed by the framers of the Book of Edward VI. Moreover, during the years from 1535 to 1549, there had been constantly- recurring embassies and conferences between the Anglican and Lutheran divines and rulers touching these matters, as well as unity of faith on the basis of the Augsburg Confession. It was natural, therefore, that the first and best Service Book of the Church of England should closely resemble the Lutheran Service, and present but few divergencies from it. And should the Anglican Church, and her daughters, return to the use of the first Book of Edward VI., as many of her most learned and devout members have ever wished, there would be an al- most entire harmony in the Orders of Worship between these two daughters of the Reformation. The Order of Service here presented is not new. Its newest portions of any consequence are as old as the time of the Refor- mation. In the order of its parts, and in the great body of its contents, it gives the pure Service of the Christian Church of the "West, dating back to very early times. It embraces all the essentials of Worship from the establishment of the Christian Church on earth. It furnishes the forms in which the devotions of countless millions of believers have found expression. It can lay claim, as no other Order of Service now in use can, to be the completest embodiment of the Common Service of the pure Christian Church of all ages, and may be tendered to all Chris- tians who use a fixed Order, as the Service of the'future as it has been of the past. PREFACE. IX This Service in the English language, and known as " The Common Service," has been prepared in compliance with the joint action of the three General Bodies with which most of the Lutheran Congregations using the English language are con- nected ; namely, >The United Synod of the South, the General Synod, and the General Council. No personal tastes or private preferences have been allowed to govern in its formation. The aim has been to give the Lutheran Service in its fullest form as approved and arranged by the men whom God raised up to re- form the Service as well as the doctrine and life of the Church, and whom He plenteously endowed for the purpose with the gifts of His Holy Spirit. The Rule prescribed by the three General Bodies aforesaid, according to which those charged with the preparation of this Service were to be guided, and by which all questions arising were to be decided, was: "The Common Consent of the Pure Lutheran Liturgies of the Sixteenth Century; and, where there is not an entire agreement, the Consent of the largest number of those of greatest weight." This Rule was adopted as the proper historic basis for such a work, and that on which alone there seemed to be a possibility of agreement. With remarkable unanimity, also, did the several committees of the General Bodies named come to the conclu- sion, after the fullest examination, that what is here presented is in accord with the Rule, and with the Books. Nevertheless, no Order of Service, however pure, ancient, or widely observed, can be made absolutely binding. The ordering of the Service of Worship has been placed by Christ in the liberty of the Church, guided by his Word and Spirit. No human traditions, rites, or ceremonies, instituted by man, are essential to the true unity of the Church, or necessary to salva- tion, and hence may not be arbitrarily laid upon Congregations. X PREFACE. On this point our Confessions are very clear: "We believe, teach and confess, that the Church of God of every place and every time, has the power, accordingto circumstances, to change such ceremonies in such manner as may be most useful and edi- fying;" and "we reject and condemn as wrong, when these ordinances of men are urged by force upon the Congregation of God as necessary." Yet, on the other hand, our Confessions are equally clear in affirming, that " It is pleasing to us that, for the sake of unity and good order, universal rites be observed;" and they further add: "We cheerfully maintain the old traditions made in the Church, for the sake of usefulness and tranquillity; and our enemies falsely accuse us of abolishing good ordinances."* Our Reformers also practically showed the sincerity of this convic- tion by revising the ancient Services, purging them of the dan- gerous falsities which had crept into them, and in establishing the Revised Order, with slight variations here and there, in every Lutheran land and city. While, therefore, these General Bodies have co-operated in the preparation of " The Common Service," and have united in commending it to all Lutheran Congregations using the English language, they likewise agree in the statement, that it is not for them to impose any Order of Service upon Congregations, and that no such Order should be used, or its use insisted on, longer than it serves to edification. The aim has been to furnish the full Lutheran Service for all who wish to use it. But if, at any time or place, the use of the full Service is impracticable or undesired, it is not contrary to Lutheran principles or usages to follow a simpler form, in which only the principal parts of the * See Augsburg Confession, Art. vii. ; Apology, Chap. iv. 33 ; viii. 08, 39 ; Formula of Concord, i Chap. x. 4 ; ii. Chap. x. 27. PREFACE. XI And yet, having thus ascertained, determined, and set forth, with such marked accord, what is the full Lutheran Service, as arranged and approved by the highest Lutheran authorities from the beginning, it js deemed reasonable to expect, and the most desirable thing to be done, for all Lutheran Congregations, as they find themselves in condition so to do, to conform their public Worship as nearly as possible to the Order which has come down to us from the great Reformers, whose cause they claim to represent. It was the widespread and commendable desire for greater unity and uniformity among our English churches that moved this work. To this end the three General Bodies named entered into joint action in the matter. From the beginning the move- ment was strongly approved, and contemplated with particular favor. And it would seem to be the proper outcome from these earnest endeavors, that all our Congregations, as far and as fast as they are prepared to use a settled Order of Service, should accept what thus comes to them with the highest sanction that can be given to any possible forms for the rendering of our Common Christian Worship. Beyond question, the Lutheran Service deserves to be placed alongside of the Confession of Augsburg; the one being the Central Service, as the other is the Central Confession, of Prot- estant Christiandom. Happy the day, when the One, Holy, Catholic, Christian Church shall unite in the use of One Common Order of Public Worship, and join in One Confession of the one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, Who is above all, and through all, and in all. And to Him be all Adoration, Dominion, and Glory 3 world without end. FESTIVALS OF THE CHURCH. I. IMMOVEABLE FESTIVALS. CHIEF FESTIVALS. Christmas, or the Nativity of our Lord .... December 25. The Circumcision of Christ January 1. The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to * the Gentiles January 6. The Festival of the Reformation October 31. MINOR FESTIVALS. OBSERVED IN SOME PARTS OP THE LUTHERAN CHURCH. St. Andrew the Apostle's Day November 30. St. Thomas the Apostle's Day December 21. St. Stephen the Martyr's Day December 26. St. John the Apostle's Day December 27. The Conversion of St. Paul January 25. The Presentation of Christ in the Temple . . . February 2. St. Matthias the Apostle's Day February 24. The Annunciation March 25. St. Philip and St. James the Apostles' Day . . May 1. The Birthday of St. John the Baptist .... June 24. St. Peter and St. Paul the Apostles' Day . . . June 29. The Visitation July 2. St. James the Elder, the Apostle's Day . . . July 25. St. Bartholomew the Apostle's Day August 24. St. Matthew the Apostle's Day September 21. St. Michael the Archangel's Day ....... September 29. St. Simon and St. Jude the Apostles' Day . . October 28. All Saints' Day November 1. xii II. MOVEABLE FESTIVALS. RULES TO FIND THE MOVEABLE FESTIVALS. All the Moveable Festivals except Advent depend upon Easter. Advent Sunday is always the nearest Sunday to the thirtieth day of November, whether before or after. Easier is always the first Sunday after the Full Moon which happens on, or next after, the twenty-first day of March; and if the Full Moon happen upon a Sunday, Easter is the' Sunday after. The time of Easter being found, the other Festivals occur as follows : Septuagesima Sunday is nine weeks before Easter. Ash Wednesday, or the beginning of Lent, is forty-six days be- fore Easter. Palm Sunday, or the beginning of Holy Week, is eight days before Easter. Holy Thursday and Good Friday are the Thursday and Friday before Easter. Ascension Day is forty days after Easter. Whitsunday is seven weeks after Easter. Trinity Sunday is eight weeks after Easter. Table op the Days on which Easter will Pall from 1900-2003. 1900. April 15 1926. April 4 1952. April 13 1978. March 26 1901. " 7 1927. " 17 1953. " 5 1979. April 15 1902. March 30 1928. " 8 1954. " 18 1980. " 6 1903. April 12 1929. March 31 1955. " 10 1981. M 19 1904. " 3 1930. April 20 1956. " 1 1982. " 11 1905. " 23 1931. " 5 1957. " 21 19S3. " 3 1906. " 15 1932. March 27 1958. «• " 6 1984. " 22 1907. March 31 1933. April 16 1959. March 29 1985. " 7 1908. April 19 1934. " 1 1960. April 17 1986. March 30 1909. " 11 1935. " 21 1961. " 2 1987. April 19 1910. March 27 1936. " 12 1962. " 22 1988. " 3 1911. April 16 1937. March 28 1963. " 14 1989. March 26 1912. " 7 1938. April 17 1964. March 29 1990. April 15 1913. March 23 1539. " 9 1965. April 18 1991. March 31 1914. April 12 1940. March 24 1966. " 10 1992. April 19 1915. " 4 1941. April 13 1967. March 26 1993. " 11 1916. " 23 1942. " 5 1968. April 14 1994. " 3 1917. " 8 1943. " 25 1969. " 6 1995. " 16 1918. March 31 1944. " 9 1970. March 29 1996. " 7 1919. April 20 1945. " 1 1971. April 11 1997. March 30 1920. April 4 1946. " 21 1972. " 2 1998. April 12 1921. March 27 1947. " 6 1973. " 22 1999. " 4 1922. April 16 1948. March 28 1974. " 14 2000. " 23 1923. " 1 1949. April 17 1975. March 30 2001. " 15 1924. " 20 1950. " 9 1976. April 18 2002. March 31 1925. " 12 1951. March 25 1977. " 10 2003. April 20 TABLE OF THE MOVEABLE FESTIVALS, ACCORDING TO THE SEVERAL DAYS OX WHICH EASTER CAS POSSIBLY FALL. o3 >> >> 3. 3 co >> En CO Easter. o o3 c3 s ''ji 02 a Pi as T3 (0 gS 1 ! 00 5? 03 3 .2 0) m o? -a < 5 o 'a u 3 CO CO < < ?* CO m March 22 1 1 | Jan. 18 Feb. 4 April 30 May 10 27 Nov. 29 23 1 19 5 May 1 11 27 " 30 " 24 1 20 6 " 2 12 27 Dec. 1 " 25 ! 2 21 7 " 3 13 27 " 2 26 2 22 8! " 4 14 27 3 " 27 2 23 9 " 5 " 15 26 Nov. 27 " 28 2 24 10 6 " 16 26 " 28 29 2 25 " 11 " 7 u 1? 26 " 29 , " 30 | 2 26 12 8 " 18 26 " 30 " 31 1 2 27 13 9 19 26 Dec. 1 April 1 1 3 28 14 " 10 •' 20 26 " 2 2 3 29 15 " 11 " 21 26 3 3 3 30 16 | « 12 22 25 Nov. 27 4 3 31 17 " 13 23 25 " 28 5 3 Feb. 1 18 " 14 " 24 25 " 29 6 3 " 2 19 " 15 " 25 25 " 30 7 3 3 < : 20 '• 16 26 25 Dec. 1 8 4 4 21 " 17 " 27 25 2 9 4 " 5 22 " 18 28 25 3 10 4 " 6 23 " 19 29 24 Nov. 27 " 11 4 7 24 " 20 " 30 24 " 28 12 4 8 25 " 21 31 24 " 29 " 13 4 9 26 " 22 June 1 24 " 30 " 14 4 10 27 " 23 2 24 Dec. 1 15 5 11 28 " 24 3 24 " 2 " 16 5 12 March 1 " 25 " 4 24 3 " 17 5 13 2 " 26 " 5 23 Nov. 27 " 18 5 14 3 " 27 6 23 " 28 19 1 5 15 4 " 28 7 23 " 29 20! 5 16 5 " 29 8 23 " 30 " 21 5 17 6! " 30 " 9 23 Dec. 1 " 22 6 " 18 7 * " 31 ! " 10 23 2 23 6 " 19 8 June 1 | " 11 23 " 3 " 241 6 | " 20 9, " 2 " 12 22 Nov. 27 25i 6 i " 21 10 i 3 i " 13 22 '•• 28 *In a Leap Year, the number of Sundays after Epiphany is the same as if Easter had fallen 'one day later than it really does ; and Septuagesima Sunday and Ash Wednesday fall one day later than that given in the Table, unless the Table gives some day in March for Ash Wednesday ; for in that case the day in the table is right. TABLE OF THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS FOR THE SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS OF THE CHUECH-YEAE. Sundays and Chief Festivals. 1 Sunday in Advent, 2 3 4 Epistles. Christmas Ddy,- 2 - Sunday after Christmas, Circumcision, Neiv Year. Sunday after New Year, Epiphany, 1 Sun. after Epiphany, 2 Septuagesima Sunday, — Sexagesima Sunday, Quinquagesima Sunday. Ash Wednesday, Sundays in Lent. 1 Invocavit, 2 Reminiscere , 3 Oculi, 4 Laetare, 5 Judica, 6 Palmarum- Monday in Holy Week, Tuesday, Wednesday, ■ Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Monday, Sundays after Easter. 1 Quasimodogeniti, — 2 Miser icordi as, 3 Jubilate, — 4 Cantate,-— 5 Rogate, Ascension Day ,■ Romans xiii. 11-14. 1 Corinthians — iv. 1-5. Philipyjians iv. 4-7. Tit. ii. 11-14; Isa.ix.2-7. Tit. iii. 4-7. Galatians iv. 1-7. iii. 23-29. -iv. 12-19. — lx. 1-6. — xii. 1-5. Gospels. 1 Peter- Isaiah — Romans- Matthew- xii. 6-16.- xii. 16-21.&I Matthew xiii. 8-10. Colossians iii. 12-17. 2 Peter i. 16-21. 1 Corinthians ix. 24-x. 5. Joel -xi. 19-xii. 9. — xiii. 1-13. ii. 12-19. 2 Corinthians— vi. 1-10. 1 Thessalonians iv. 1-7. Ephesians v. 1-9. Galatians iv. 21-31. Hebrews ix. 11-15. Philippians ii. 5-11. Isaiah 1. 5-10. Jeremiah xi. 18-20. Isaiahlxii 11 ; lxiii. 1-7. 1 Corinthians xi. 23-32 Isaiah—— Iii. 13-liii. 12. 1 Corinthians v. 6-8. Acts x. 34-41. Matthew xxi. 1-9. Luke xxi. 25-36. Matthew xi. 2-10. John i. 19-28. Luke ii. 1-14. — — ii. 15-20. ii. 33-40. ii. 21. -ii. 13-23. — ii. 1-12. -ii. 41 52. — ii. 1-11. -viii. 1-13. viii 23-27. xiii. 24-30. xvii. 1-9. xx. 1-16. Luke viii. 4-15. xviii. 31-13. Matthew vi. 16-21. Luke- John •— iv. 1-11. -xv. 21-28. - xi. 14-28. -vi. 1-15. Luke iJohn - ' viii. 46-59. j Matthew xxi. 1-9. John xii. 1-23. xii. 24-43. 1 John- 1 Peter- ; James- Sunday after Ascension, Wh itsunday, Acts — 1 Peter- Acts — Monday, — - . Trinity Sunday, 1 Sunday after Trinity, V. 4-12. — ii. 21-25. - ii. 11-20. i. 16-21. — i. 22-27. i. 1-11. 1 Mark- — iv. 7-ll.e| John ii. 1-13. Luke— xxii. 1-xxiii. 42. John xiii. 1-15. fTohn —xviii. 1-xix. 42. Mark — xvi. 1-8. Luke xxiv. 13-35. John x. 42-48./ Romans xi. 33-36. 1 John iv. 16-21.2 Lnke- -xx. 19-31. — x. 11-16. xvi. 16-23. c xvi. 5-15. — xvi. 23-30. d — xvi. 14-20. xv. 26-xvi. 4. - xiv. 23-31. iii. 16-21. iii. 1-15. — xvi. 19-31. « End; "men of low estate." ^Begin: "Verily, verily, I say." & Begin : " Be not wise in your e " " Be ye therefore sober." own conceits." /End: " in the name of the Lord, c End : " ye shall ask me nothing." g Begin : " God is love." XV Table of the Epistles axjd Gospels— Continued. Sundays asd Chief Festivals. 27 ^Reformation, Ephesians iii. 13-21 iv. 1-6 1 Corinthians i. 4 Ephesians iv. 22-28. vi." 10-17! Philippians i. 3-11. iii. 17-21. . Colossians i. 9-14. ;iThess. iv. 13-18. 2 Peter iii. 3-14, or 2 Thess. L 3-10. 1 1 Thess. v. 1-11. Galatians ii. 16-21, Revelation xiv. 6-7. xvii. 11-19. Matthew vi. 24-34. Luke vii. 11-17. xiv. 1-11. Matthew — xxii. 34-16. ■ ix. 1- xxii. 1-14. iv. 46-54.' Matthew — xviii. 23-35. xxii. 15-22. ix. 18-26. xxiv. 15-28. xxv. 31-46. John- -xxv. 1-13. — ii. 13 17. ft End : "sanctify the Lord God in your hearts.' i Begin : " And there was a certain nobleman." Apostles' Days axd Other Mixoe Festivals. Mixor Festival Days. St. Andrew the Apostle, St. Thomas the Apostle,- St. Stephen the Marty r,- St. John the Apostle, ■ Epistles. Gospels. The Conversion of St. Paul,— The Presentation of Christ, — St. Matthias the Apostle, The Annunciation, St. Philip & St. James, Apos. St. John the Baptist. St. Peter and St. Paul, Apos. The Visitation, St. James the Elder, Apostle, St. Bartholomew the ApQStle, St. Matthew the Apostle, St. Michael the Archangel, — St. Simon and St. Jude, Apos. All Saints' Day, Romans x. 10-18. Ephesians i. 3-6. Acts vi. S-vii. 60. 1 John i. 1-lu. Acts ix. 1-22. Malachi iii. 1-4. Acts i. 15-26. Isaiah vii. 10-16. Ephesians — ii. 19-22. Isaiah ,-xl. 1-5. Acts xii. 1-11. Isaiah xi. 1-5. Romans — viii. 28-39. 2 Corinthians iv. 7-10. Ephesians — iv. 7-14. Revelation xii. 7-12. 1 Peter i. 3-9. Revelation— vii. 2-17. XVI TABLE OP SCRIPTURE LESSONS the Sundays and Festivals op the Church Teae. Sundays and Festivals. 1. Sunday in Advent, Old Testament. Christmas Day, 2. Christmas Day, i Sunday after Christmas, i New Tear's Eve, — — j New Year's Day, Sunday after New Year, \ Epiphany, 1. Sun. after Epiphany 2. Jer. xxxiii. 14-18. Micah iv. 1-7. Malachi iii. 1-6. Isaiah xl. 1-8. Isaiah — -vii. 10-14. Micah v. 2-4. Isaiah- Epistles. Colossiai Rornans- Si-/itii'(!]esima, (Juiiir/uagesima, — Ash Wednesday, — Sundays in Lent. 1. Invocaoit, — 2. Beminiscere, 3. Oculi, 4. Laetare, 5. Judica, 6. Palmarum, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Sundays after Easter. 1. Quasirnodogeniti- 2. Misericordias, — - 3. Jubilate, 4. Cant ate, Rogate Ascn.sion Day, Sunday after Ascensioi Whitsunday, Monday, Trinity Sunday, Sundays after Trinity. 1. 2. -xi. 1-5. Isaiah lxiii. 7-18 Isaiah- lv. 1-13. Isaiah xlii. 1-9. Isaiah xlix. 1-7. Isaiah lxi. 1-3. Deut. xviii. 15-19. Jeremiah xxxiii. 6-9. Isaiah xliii. 1-3. Jeremiah xvii. 5-10. Isaiah lxi. 10, 11. Jeremiah i. 4-10. Isaiah lv. 10-13. \ Isaiah xxxv. 3-7. Jonah — iii. 1-10 ; or Isaiah — lix. 12-21. Genesis iii. 1-24. Isaiah xiv. 20-25. 2 Samuel — xxii. 1-7. Isaiah xlix. 8-13. Genesis xii. 1-3. Zechariah — ix. 9, 10. Exodus xii. 1-14. Isaiah \. 6-9. Isaiah Iii. 13-15. Hosea xiii. 14. Job xix. 25-27. Ezekiel xxxiv. 11-16. Lam. iii. 18-26. Isaiah xii. 1-6. Jer. xxix. 11-14. Isaiah lvii. 15. Ezekiel xxxvi. 25-27. Joel ii. 28-32. Isaiah— xxxii. 14-20. Ezekiel xviii. 30-32. Jeremiah — ix. 23, 24. Isaiah xxv. 6-9. Micah —vii. 18-20. Isaiah lviii. 6-12. Jeremiah xvi. 14-21. Exodus xx. 1-17. Jeremiah xxxi. 23-25. Jeremiah — xv. 19-21. 1 Chron. xxix. 10-13. Jeremiah vii. 1-7. 2 Samuel xxii. 21-29. Isaiah — xxix. 18, 19. Leviticus xviii. 1-5. Jeremiah xvii. 13, 14. Deuteronomy vi. 4-7. Deut. — xxxii. 39, 40. 1 Samuel ii. 1-10. Deut. x. 12-21. Isaiah xliv. 21-23. Isaiah lxv. 1,2. Hosea xiii. 14. Deut. vii. 9-11. Isaiah xxxii. 1-8. 12-23. 1-16. 16-25. Hebrews — xii. 15-29. Hebrews i. 1-12. 1 John iv. 7-16. Hebrews ii 9-16. 1 Peter i. 22-25. James i v. 13-17. Romans iii. 19-22. | Romans iii. 23-31. j Ephesians vi. 1-4. : Ephesians — v. 21-33. I Hebrews xi. 1-16. : Romans iv. 16-25. | l Cor. iii. 3-23. 2 Corinthians iv. 5, 6. ! Acts xvii. 22-34. ! 2 Tim. iii. 10; iv. 5. i 1 Peter iii. 18-22. ' i John i. 5-10. James James 2-15. v. 13-20. Revelation ii. 1-7. 2 Peter i. 2-11. 1 Cor. i. 21-31. Hebrews xii. 1-11. 1 Cor. x. 16, 17. Revelation —v. 6-10. 1 Peter i. 3-12. 1 Cor. xv. 12-20. 1 Peter i. lT-ii. 3. Hebrews xiii. 20, 21. Hebrews iv. 14-16. 2 Cor. v. 14-21. Romans — viii. 24-28. Ephesians i. 3-14. Romans — viii. 29-39. Ephesians — iv. 7-16. Aets ii. 42-47. 2 Corinthians xiii. 14. 1 Timothy— vi. 6-19. Revelation iii. 14-22. Acts ix. 1-18. Romans xiv. 7-17. 1 Peter ii 4-10. Ephesians — ii. 4-10. Acts xiv. 8-23. Acts xx. 17-38. 2 Timothy i. 3-14. Hebrews iii. 7-15. Romans x. 4-18. James iii. 1-12. 1 Timothy i. 5-17. Acts iii. 1-10 Acts viii. 26-39. -xv. 21-28. -20-25. 1 Cor. Jude- 1 John iii. 1-8. 1 Cor. xii. 12-27. Romans xi. 25-32. Revelation — iii. 7-13. Ephesians iv. 30-32. Romans xiii. 1-7. Luke Luke Luke Luke John John Luke Luke Luke Matthew- Matthew • Mark Luke Luke Matthew Matthew Matthew- Matthew Mark John Luke — - i. 1-25. — i. 26-35. — i. 39-56. — i. 67-80. i. 1-14. — i. 15-18. — ii. 22-32. -xiii. 6-10. -iv. 16-21. — iii. 1-12. -iii. 13-17. — x. 13-16. -xix. 1-10. -xvii. 5-10. xiv. 22-33. xiii. 44-52. -xi. 25-27. xxv. 14-30. — iv. 26-32. -xii. 23-36. — vi. 20-19. Luke xxii. 24-32. Mark ix. 17-29. John viii. 42-51. John vi. 36-51. Matthew x. 32-42. Mark xiv. 3-9. Luke xxii. 14-20. Matt. — -xxvii. 33-54. Matthew xxviii. 1-8. John xx. 1-18. John - John- John - John- John- -xxi. !& — x. 22-30. -xiv. 1-11. ■viii. 21-36. -xvii. 1-19. Luke xxiv. 46-53. John xvii. 20-26. John xiv. 15-21. John iv. 5-26. Matt. — xxviii. 18-20. Luke Luke Luke Matthew- Matthew- Matthew- Matthew- Matthew- Luke Matthew- Luke Matthew- Matthew John Luke John Mark — John John Matthew- John Matthew Mark — -xii. 13-21. -xiv. 25-35. -xv. 11-32. v. 43-48. -xvi. 13-26. -xix. 16-30. — x. 24-31. -vii. 22-29. -xii. 32-48. — xi. 16-24. —vii. 36-50. -xii. 31-42. -xx. 20-28. v. 1-15. — x. 38-42. — xi. 19-45. — ii. 18-28. — xv. 1-17. i. 35-51. -xxi. 28-44. — iv. 31-42. xviii. 1-20. -xii. 41-44. TABLE OF SCRIPTURE LESSONS {continued) Foe the Sundays and Festivals of the Church Teak. Sundays anb Festivals. Old Testament 24. Sun. after Trinity, Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving, Reformation Day, Humiliation, Isaiah li. 9-16. Isaiah xlix. 12-17. Isaiah xl. 9-11. Isaiah lxv. 17-19. Deut. — xxvi. 1-11, or Malachi iii. 10-12. Lam. iii. 22-25. 2 Chrou. xxix. 12-19. Dauitl ix. 3-19. 2 Corinthians v. 1-10. | John v. 17-29. 2 Peter iii. 3-15. Luke xvii. 20-33. Hebrews iv. 9-13. j Matthew xi. 25-30. Revelation — xxi. 1-7. | Matthew v. 13-16. Acts xlv. 15, 16, or Matthew vi. 24-34, or James i. 17, 18. [ Luke xii. 13-21. Galatiaus — vi. 7-10. ! Luke xvii. 11-19. Galatians— ii. 16-21. John ii. 13-17. Hebrews x. 1-31. Matthew iii. 1-12. Lessons for Morning and Evening throughout the Year. These Lessons may be used at Matins and Vespers, or at the Morning and Evening Prayer of the household, on the days of the week. The Lessons appointed for days between the Fourth Sunday in Advent and the First Sunday after Epiphany are to be omit- ted when the days for which they are appointed do not occur. When there are not Six Sundays after Epiphany, the Lessons for the week a,fter the First Sunday may be omitted one year ; and those which follow another Sunday, the second year ; and so on : in order that in the course of several years all the Les- sons provided may be read. The Lessons appointed for the days from the Twentieth Sun- day after Trinity to the end of the year are to be read in every year, and those appointed for the weeks before the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity are to be omitted so far as necessary to this end. Days. 1st Sunday in Advent. Monday Tuesday Wednesday .... Thursday Friday Saturday 2d Sunday in Advent Monday Tuesday Morning. Evening. Matthew xi. 25-30. Acts iii. 22-2G. Colossians i. 15-29. Hebrews i. 1-4; Hebrews ii. 1-4. Ephesians iii. 1-12. Acts xvii. 16-34. 1 John iv. 9-16. Wednesday j Colossians i. 1-8. Thursday Philippians ii. 12-18. Fridav Philippians iii.12-16. Saturday I Colossians iii. l-ll. Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Numbers Deuteronomy iii. 1-24. ix. 1-19. xxii. 1-19. xlix. 1-28. xxiv. 14-25. xriii. 15-19. 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Isaiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah xvn. 1-27. vii. 11-22. xi. 1-10. xxiii. 2-8. xxx. 1-22. xxxiii. 14-26. Lessons for Morning and Evening throughout the Year. Days. 3d Sunday in Advent. Monday Tuesday Wednesday . . . Thursday .... Friday Saturday .... 4th Sunday in Advent. Monday Tuesday ...... Wednesday .... Thursday Friday Morning. Hebrews Luke Luke James Luke Luke x. 35-39. xxi. 5-24. xii. 35-59. v. 7-11. i. 1-25. i. 26-38. Matthew i. 18-25. Luke i. 39-45. Luke i. 46-56. Luke i. 57-66. Luke i. 67-80. Saturday j Matthew i. 1-17. Evening. Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah ii. 1-5. xxiv. 21 -xxv. 5. xxv. 6-10 xxvi. 1-21. Ii. 1-16. lii. 1-12. Christmas. Dec. 27 John Dec. 28 Luke Dec. 29 Luke Dec. 30 Dec. 31 Jan. 2 . Jan. 3 . Jan. 4 . Jan. 5 . Luke Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Luke i. 15-18. ii. 15-20. ii. 22-24. ii. 25-32. ii. 13-15. ii. 16-18. ii. 19-23. iii. 1-12. iii. 1-9. Epiphany. Monday I Luke Tuesday | Luke Wednesday Mark Mark Luke Luke Thursday Friday . Saturday 1st Sunday after Epiphany. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday ! Friday Saturday iii. 10-14. iii. 15-20. i. 1-8. 1.9-11. iii. 21 , 22. iii. 23-38. John John John Luke Mark Matthew i. 29-34. i. 35-42. i. 43-51. iv. 1-13. i. 12-15. iv. 12-17. Isaiah Malachi Malachi Isaiah Isaiah Micah Micah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis xl. 1-11. iii. 1-7. iv. 1-6. xxviii. 14-19. vii. 1-17. v. 1-15. iv. 1-8. xxxii. 1-8. xlvi. 3-13. xlix. 1-13. Iv. 1-13. xlii. 1-9. lxi. 1-11. lvi. 1-8. xii 1-6. i. 1-31. ii. 1-25. iv. 1-26. v. 1-32. vi. 9-22. vii. 1-24. viii. 1-22. xi. 1-9. xii. 1-20. xiii. 1-18. xiv. 8-24. xv. 1-21. 2d Sunday after Epiphany. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew iv. 18-25. v. 1-19. v. 27-48. vi. 1-23. vii. 1-14. vii. 24-29. Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis xvii. 1-22 xviii. 1-33 xix. 1-29, xxi. 1-8 xxiv. 1-28 xxiv. 29-67 Lessons for Morning and Evening throughout the Year. Days. Morning. Evening. 3d Sunday after Epiphany. Monday ! Matthew viii. 14-22. Tuesday j Matthew viii. 28-34. Wednesday Matthew ix. 9-17. Thursday I Matthew ix. 27-38. Friday j Matthew x. 1-16. Saturday ! Matthew x. 17-xi. 1. Genesis Genesis Gen. xxvii. Genesis Genesis Genesis xxv. 19-34. xxvii. 1-45. 3-xxviii. 22. xxix. 1-20. xxxi. 1-18. xxxii. 3-32. 4th Sunday after Epiphany.] Monday Matthew Tuesdav ' Matthew Wednesday I Matthew xii. 22-50 Thursday * i Matthew xiii. 1-23 Fridav \ Matthew Saturday | Matthew xi. 11-24. xii. 1-21. xiv. 1-36. xv. 1-20. Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis xxxm. 1-20. xxxv. 1-21. xxxvii. 1-36. xxxix. 1-23. xl. 1-23. xii. 1-37. 5th Sunday after Epiphany. Mondav Matthew x v. 29-39. Tuesday , Matthew xvi. 1-12. Wednesday ! Matthew xvi 21-2S. Thursday i Matthew xvii. 9-27. Friday ! Matthew xix. 1-15. Saturdav I Matthew xx. 17-34. Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis xii. 3S-57. xlii. 1-38. xliii. 1-34. xliv. 1-34. xlv. 1 28. xlvi. 1-34. 6th Sunday after Epiphany., Monday Matthew xxi. 10-46. Tuesday Matthew xxiii. 1-39. Wednesday Mark i. 16-45. Thursday Mark ii. 1-28. Friday Mark iii 1-35. Saturdav i Mark v. 1-20. Genesis Genesis Exodus Exodus Exodus Exodus xlvii. 1-31. xlYiii. 1-22. i. 1-22. ii. 1-25. iii. 1-22. iv. 1-31. Septuagesima Sunday. Monday ! Mark v. 21-43. ' Exodus Tuesday j Mark vi. l-'z9. I Exodus Wednesday I Mark vi. 30-56. j Exodus Thursday I Mark vii. 1-30. Exodus Friday ' Mark viii. 10-ix. 1. Exodus Saturday . i Mark ix. 2-32. Exodus v. 1-23. vi. 1-13. xi. 1-10. xii. 1-28. xii. 29-42. xiii. 1-22. Sexagesima Sunday. Monday Mark x. 1-31. Tuesday , ^'ark x. 32-52. Wednesday , Mark xi. 1-33. Thursday ! Mark xii. 13-44. Friday Luke iv. 14-44. Saturday ! Luke v. 12-39. Exodus Exodus Exodus Exodus Exodus Exodus xiv. 1-31. xv. 1-21. xv. 22.-xvi. 36. xvii. 1-16. xix. 1-25. xx. 1-23. Quinquagesima Sunday. Monday . Luke vi. 1-35. Tuesday i Luke vi. 43-49. Wednesday : Luke vii. 1-10. Thursday , Luke vii. 1 8- viii. 3. Fridav Luke viii. 16-56. Saturday I Luke ix. 1-27. Exodus xxiv. 1-xxv. 9. j Exodus xxxi. 18.-xxxii. 35. j Exodus xxxiii. 1-23. j Exodus xxxiv. 1-10. Exodus xxxiv. 27-35. Exodus xl. 1-38. Lessons for Morning and Evening throughout the Year. Days. Morning. Evening. 1st Sunday in Lent. Monday Tuesday Wednesday ...... Thursday Friday Saturday Luke ix. 28-62. Lute x. 1-22. LjKe x. 38.-xi. 13. Lase xi. 29-36. Lujie xi. 37-54. Late xii. 1-31. Numbers iii. 5-13. Numbers x. 11-36. Numbers xi. 1-35. Numbers xii. 1-15. Numbers xiii. 1-25. Numbers xiii. 26-33. 2d Sunday in Lent. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Luke xiii. 1-17. Luke xiv. 25-35. Luke xv. 11-32. Luke xvi. 10-18. Luke xvii. 1-10. Luke xviii. 1-8. Numbers xiv. 1-45. Numbers xvi. 1-22. Numbers xvi. 23-50. Numbers xvii. 1-13. Numbers xx. 1-29. Numbers xxi. 1-xxii. 1. 3d Sunday in Lent. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Luke xviii. 15 30. Luke xix. 1-40. Luke xx. 1-xxi. 4. Luke xxi.37-xxii.38. Luke xxii. 39-71. Luke xxiii. 1-25. Numbers xxii. 2-41. Numbers xxiii. 1-30. Numbers xxiv. 1-13. Numbers xxvii. 12-23. Deuteronomy v. 1-33. Deuteronomy viii. 1-20. 4th Sunday in Lent. Monday Luke xxiii. 26-56. Tuesday Matthew xxvi. 1-35. Wednesday Matt. xxvi. 36-75. Thursday Matt. xxvii. 1-38. Saturday Mark xiv. 1-31. Deuteronomy ix. 1-29. Deuteronomy x. 1-22. Deuteronomy xi. 1-32. Deuteronomy xxviii. 1-14. Deuteronomy xxviii. 15-68. Deuteronomy xxxiv. 1-12. 5th Sunday in Lent. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Mark xiv. 32-72. Mark xv. 1-19. Mark xv. 20-47. John xii. .1-19. John xii. 20-50. John xiii. 16-38 Jeremiah ii. 1-19. Hosea xiii. 9-14. Zephaniah iii. 1-8. Micah iii. 9-12. Isaiah lxvi. 1-9. Zechariah ix. 1-17. Palm Sunday. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursdav Good Friday Saturday John xviii. 1-18. John xviii. 19-40. John xix. 1-12. John xix. 13-24. John xix. 25-37. John xix. 38-42. Jeremiah vii. 1-15. Isaiah 1. 4-11. Jeremiah xi. 18-23. Zechariah iii. 1-10 Lamentations ii. 8-15. Isaiah Iii. 13-15. Easter. Easter Monday. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Matt, xxviii. 1-15. John xx. 1-18. Luke xxiv. 1-12. Luke xxiv. 36-49. Mark xvi. 9-14. Ezekiel xxi. 25-27. Haggai ii. 20-23. Zechariah vi. 9-15. Ezekiel xvii. 22-24. Isaiah xliv. 21-28. Lessons for Morning and Evening throughout the Year. Days. Morning. Evening. 1st Sunday after Easter. ' John John xxi. 1-25. ii. 12-25. Jonah Jouah i. 1-16. i. 17-ii. 10. Tuesday , Wednesday John iii. 22-36. Jonah iii. 1-10. Thursday John iy. 1-27. Jonah iv. l-ll. Friday Saturday John iv. 28-38. Isaiah xxxiii 2-6. John iy. 39-15. Isaiah xlii. 10-17. 2d Sunday after Easter. Monday John y. 1-17. Micah ii. 12, 13. Tuesday John v. 18-30. Isaiah xxx. 19-26. Wednesday John v. 31-47. Jeremiah iii. 11-19. Thursday John Yi. 10-29. Ezekiel xxxiv. 1-11. Friday ." yi. 30-40. Ezekiel xxxiv. 12-22. Saturday John yi. 41-59. Ezekiel xxxiv. 23-31. 3d Sunday after Easter, i Monday [ John yi. 60-71. Ezekiel xxxvi. 1-15. Tuesday John Yii. 1-13. Ezekiel xxxvi. 16-32. Wednesday John vii. 14-24. Ezekiel xxxvi. 33-38. Thursday : John vii. 2.5-36. Haggai ii. 2-9. Friday John yii. 37-53. Zechariah ii. l-'3. Saturday John viii. 1-11. Zechariah xi. 1-17. 4th Sunday after Easter. John yiii. 12-20. Zechariah xii. 1-14. Tuesday Wednesday John viii. 21-29. Isaiah lxv. 1-7. John viii. 30-45. Isaiah Ixv. 8-16. Thursday Fridav John ix. 1-13. Jeremiah viii. 4-13. John ix. 14-34. Zechariah Yiii. 18-23. Saturday John ix. 35-41. Isaiah xlix. 22-26. 5th Sunday after Easter. Monday John x. 1-5. Amos ix. 8-15. Tuesday John x. 6-10. Isaiah iv. 2-6. Wednesday Matt. sxviii. 16-20 Isaiah xxix. 18-24. Ascension Day. Friday Luke xxiv. 50 53. Micah vii. 7-13. Saturday Acts i. 12-26. Micah vii. 14-20. Sunday after Ascension. 1 Monday John x. 17-21. Zechariah xiii. 7-9 Tuesday . John x. 22-31. Zechariah xiv. 1-21. Wednesday John x. 32-42. : Isaiah Ixvi. 10-24. Thursday John xi. 1-27. Jeremiah xlvi. 27, 28. Friday John xi. 28-44. Isaiah xxxii. 9-20. Saturday John xi. 45-57. Isaiah lvii. 15-21. Whitsunday. 1 Monday. | Tuesday ■ Acts ii. 14-36. Ezekiel xlvii. 1-12. Wednesday Acts ii. 37-47. Isaiah xiv. 18-21. Thursday John xiv. 1-22. i Isaiah xiv. 22-25. Friday John xv. 1-25. i Jeremiah ix. 23-26. Saturday John xyi. 31-xvii. 26. Isaiah xliv. 6 8. xxn 1 Lessons for Morning and Evening throughout the Year. Pays. Morning. Evening. Trinity Sunday. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Acts iii. 1-21. Acts iv. 1-37. Acts v. 1-42. Acts vi. 1-15. Acts vii. 1-60. Acts viii. 1-40. Joshua i. 1-18. Joshua iii 1-17. Joshua iv. 1-24. Joshua vi. 1-27. Joshua viii. 1-35. Joshua ix. 1-27. 1st Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2d Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Acts ix. 1-43. Acts x. 1-33. Acts xi. 1-30. Acts xii. 1-25. Acts xiii. 1-52. Acts xiv. 1-28. Joshua x. 1-15. Joshua xi. 1-23. Joshua xxiii. 1-16. Joshua xxiv. 1-31. Judges ii. 1 23. Judges vi. 1-40. Acts xv. 1-41. Acts xvi. 1-40. Acts xvii. 1-15. Acts xviii. 1-28. Acts xix. 1-41. Acts xx. 1-38. Judges vii. 1 25. Judges xiii. 1-25. Judges. xiv. 1-20. Judges xv. 1-20. Judges xvi. 4-31. l Samuel i. 1-28. 3d Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Acts xxi. 1-39. Acts xxi. 40-xxii. 29. Acts xxii.30-xxiii.35. Acts xxiy. 1-27. Acts xxv. 1-27. Acts xxvi. 1-32. 1 Samuel ii. 1-21. 1 Samuel iii. 1-21. 1 Samuel iv. 1-22. 1 Samuel v. 1-12. 1 Samuel vii. 1-17. 1 Samuel viii. 1-22. 4th Sunday after Ti inity. Monday Acts xxvii. 1-44. Acts xxviii. 1-31. Romans i. 1-15. Romans i. 16-32. Romans ii. 1-29. Romans iii. 1-31. 1 Samuel ix. 1-27. 1 Samuel x. 1-27. 1 Samuel xii. 1-25. 1 Samuel xiii. 1-14. 1 Samuel xv. 1-35. 1 Samuel xvi. 1-23. Tuesday ........ Wednesday Thursday Friday , Saturday . 5th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Romans iv. 1-25. Romans v. i-vi. 2. Romans vi. !2-i8. Romans vii. 1-25. Romans viii. 1-11. Romans xiii. 1 7. 1 Samuel xvii 1-58. 1 Samuel xviii. 1-21. 1 Samuel xix. 1-24. 1 Samuel xx. 1-42. 1 Samuel xxii. 1-23. 1 Samuel xxiv. 1-22. 6th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Romans xiv. 1-xv. 3. Romans xv. 14-33. Romans xvi. 1-27. ICor. i. 10-31. 1 Cor. ii. 1-16. 1 Cor. iv. 6-v. 5. 1 Samuel xxvi. 1-25. 1 Samuel xxviii. 3-25. 1 Samuel xxxi 1-13. 2 Samuel i. 1-27. 2 Samuel v. 1-25. 2 Samuel vi. 1-23. XX11I Lessons for Morning- and Evening throughout the Year. Days. Morning. Evening. 7th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Cor. v. 9-vi. 20. 1 Cor. vii. 1-40. 1 Cor. viii. 1-13. 1 Cor. ix. 1-23. 1 Cor. x. 14-33. 1 Cor. xi. 1-22. 1 Chronicles 2 Samuel 2 Samuel 2 Samuel 2 Samuel 2 Samuel xvi. 1-43. vii. 1-29. xii. 1-23. xy. 1-15. xvi. 5-15. xviii. 1-13. 8th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday ICor. xii. 12-31. 1 Cor. xiv. 1-40. 1 Cor. xv. 58-xvi. 24. 2 Cor. i. 1-24. 2 Cor. ii. i-iii. 3. 2 Cor. vi. ll-vii. 10. 2 Samuel xix. 1-23. 1 Chronicles xxi. 1-30. 1 Chronicles xxii. 1-19. 1 Chronicles xxviii. 1-21. 1 Chronicles xxix. 1-23. 2 Chronicles i. 1-13. 9th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday ....... Friday Saturday 2 Cor. viii. 1-24. 2 Cor. ix. 1-15. 2 Cor. x. 1-18. 2 Cor. : xi. 1-18. 2 Cor. xii. 10-xiii. 13. Galatians i. 1-24. 1 Kings iii. 16-28. 1 Kings iv. 22-31. 1 Kings v. 1-18. 2 Chronicles iii. 1-17. 1 Kings viii. 1-66. 1 Kings vii. 1-12. 10th Sunday after Trinity Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Galatians ii. 1-21. Galatians iii. 1-14. Galatians iv. 8-20. Galatians v. 1-15. Galatians vi. 11-18. Ephesians vi. 1-9. 1 Kings 1 Kings 1 Kings 1 Kings 1 Kings 1 Kings ix. 1-28. x. 1-29. xi. 1-43. xii. 1-33. xiii. 1-34. xiv. 1-31. 11th Sunday after Trinity. Monday , Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday * Saturday , Ephesians vi. 18-24. Philippians i.l2-ii.4. Ehilippians ii. 19-30. Philippians iii. 1-11. Philippians iv. 1-3. Philippians iv. 8-23. 12th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday , Saturday Colossians ii. 1-23. Col. iii. 18-iv. 18. 1 Thess. i. 1-10. 1 Thess. ! ii. 1-20. 1 Thess. iii. 1-13. 1 Thess. iv. 8-12. 1 Kings xvi. 29-xvii. 24. 1 Kings xviii. 1-46. 1 Kings xix. 1-21. 1 Kings xxi. 1-29. 1 Kings xxii. 52. 2 K. i. 17. 2 Kings ii. 1-25. 2 Kings 2 Kings 2 Kings 2 Kings 2 Kings ! 2 Kings iv. 1-44. V. 1-27. Vi. 1-23. Vi. 24-vii. 20. viii. 1-15. ix. 1-37. 13th Sunday after Trinity. Monday. . Tuesday . . Wednesday Thursday . Friday . . Saturday . 1 Thess. 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy v 12-28. i. 1-20. ii. 1-15. iii. 1-16. iv. 1-16. v. 1-25. 2 Kings 2 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 2 Kings 2 Kings x. 1-36. xxii. 1-12. xxiii. 1-21. xxiv. 1 27. xiv. 1-29. xv. 1-38. XXIV Lessons for Morning and Evening throughout the Year. Days. Morning. Evening. 14th Sunday after Trinity, Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Timothy vi. 1-21. 2 Timothv i. 1-18. 2 Timothy ii 1-26. Titus -i. 1-16. Titus ii. 1-10 Titus ii. 15-iii. 3. Isaiah Amos 2 Kings 2 Kings 2 Kings 2 Kings vi. 1-13. vii. 7-17. xvi. 1-20. xvii. 1-23. xviii. 1-37. xix. 1-37. 15th Sunday after Trinity Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 16th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Titus iii. 8-15. Philemon 1-25. Hebrews i. 1-14. Hebrews ii. 5-iii. 6. Hebrews iv. 14-v. 14. Hebrews vi. 1-20. 2 Kings xx. 1-21. 2 Kings xxi. 1-26. 2 Chronicles xxxiv. 1-33. 2 Chr. xxxv. 20-xxxvi. 10. Jeremiah xxii. 1-30. Jeremiah xxv. 1-14. Hebrews Hebrews Hebrews Hebrews Hebrews Hebrews vii. l-?8 viii. 1-13. ix. 1-10. ix. 16-28. x. 1-34. xi. 1-7. Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Daniel xxxvii. 1-21. xxxviii. 1 28. xxxii. 1-44. xxxix. 1-18. xxix. 1-23. i. 1-21. 17th Sunday after Trinity.; Monday ! Hebrews xi. 17-40. ! Daniel Tuesday j Hebrews xii. 1-17. j Daniel Wednesday I Hebrews xiii. 1-25. j Daniel Thursday James i. 1-15. Daniel Friday James ii. 1-13. ! Ezra Saturday James ii. 14-26. : Ezra iii. 1-30. iv. 1-37. v. 1-30. 31-vi. 28. i. l-ll. iii. 1-13. 18th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 19th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday James James James 1 Feter 1 Peter 1 Peter iii. 1-18. iv. 1-v. 6. V. 12-20. iii. 1-7. iii. 15-22. v. 1-5. 20th Sunday after Trinity, Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday . . Friday Saturday Ezra Haggai Ezra Ezra Ezra Ezra iv. 1-24. i. 1-15. v. 1-17. vi. 1-22. vii. 1-28. viii. 31-ix. 15. 1 John 1 John 1 John 1 John 2 John 3 John i. 1-10. ii. 1-17. v. 1-3. v. 10-21. 1-13. 1-,14. Mark Luke Matt. Matt. 2 Cor. 2 Cor, iv. 1-41. xiii. 18-35. xiii. 31-58. xvi. 13-20. iii. 10-iv. 18. v. 1-21. Nehemiah Nehemiah Nehemiah Nehemiah Nehemiah Zeehariah i. 1-11. ii. 1-20. iv. 1-23. viii. 1-18. ix. 1 38 viii. 1-23. Isaiah Isaiah Habakkuk Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah xliii. 1-13. xli. 1-20. ii. 1-4. lxiii. 7-19 lxiv. 1-12. v. 1-7. XXV Lessons for Morning- and Evening throughout the Year. Days. 21st Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning. Evening. Ephesians i. 1-23. Ephesians ii. l-il. Ephesians iv. 7-21. Ephesians iv. 29-32. Ephesians v. 10-14. Ephesians v. 22-23. 22d Sunday after Trinity. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Micah Isaiah Isaiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Isaiah Matthew xviii. 1-22. Mark ix. 33-50. Luke xvil. 20-37. Romans viii. 24-39. Mark xii. 1-12. Matt. xxv. 14-30. Micah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Joel Joel 23d Sunday after Trinity. Monday 1 Cor. iii. 1-23. Tuesday I Matt. xix 16-30. Wednesday I Luke xiv. 12-15. Thursday Mark xiii. 1-37. Friday Romans ix. 1-33. Saturdav , Romans x. 1-21. Joel Joel Obadiah Xahum Nahum Isaiah 24-th Sunday after Trinity. Mondav Romans xi. 1-33. Isaiah Tuesday : 2 Thess. i. 11 -ii. 17. Isaiah Wednesday 2 Thess. iii. 1-18. | Isaiah Thursday 2 Timothv iii. 1-17. Daniel Friday 2 Timothy iv. 1-22. Saturday > Matt. xxiv. 1-14. 25th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Matt. xxiv. 29-51. Tuesday ; Matt. xxii. 23-33. Wednesday ! 1 Cor. xv. 11-50. Thursday . \ Hebrews iii. 7-iv. 13. Friday ' Hebrews xi. 8-16. Saturdav Hebrews xii. 18-29 Daniel Daniel Daniel Ezekiel Ezekiel ; Isaiah Isaiah Ezekiel 26th Sunday after Trinity. Mondav 1 Peter i. 1-12. Tuesday 1 Peter i. 13-ii. 10. Wednesday 1 Peter iv. 1-7. Thursday ; 1 Peter iv. 12-19. Fridav I 2 Peter i. 1-15. Saturdav 2 Peter ii. 1-22. vi. 1- 9. lviii. 1-14. li'x. 1-21. xxxi. I 22. xxxi. 23-40. xlviii. 1-22. iv. 9-v. 1. xlix. 14-21. ii. 10-21. lxiii. 1-6. ii. i-n. ii. 12-27. iii. 1-13. iii. 14-21. 1-21. i 1 14. i. 15.-iii. 19. x. 5-.:7. xiii. 1-22. xiv. 1-27. xlvii 1-15. ii. 27-45. vii. 1-28. ix. 1-27. xi.36-xii. 13. xx xviii. 1-23. xxxix. 1-29. xliii. 14-25. xxxiii. 17-24. xxxvii. 1-14. Zephaniah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah iii. 9-20. xxxiv. 1-17. xxxv. 1-10. liv. 1-17. Ix. 7-22. lxii. 1-12. 27th Sunday after Trinity. Monday 2 Peter iii. 1-18. Tuesday i Jude 1-25. Wednesday 1 John ii. 18-29. Thursdav 1 John iii. 1-12. Fridav '. 1 John iii. 19-24. Saturdav 1 John iv. 1-8. Isaiah j Ezekiel I Habakkuk i Isaiah j Jeremiah Malaehi lxv. 17-25. xxxvii. 15-28. iii. 1-19. xl. 27-31. xiv. 7-9. iii. 7-18. THE ORDER OF SERVICE. Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor. xiv. 40 e THE MOENING SERVICE. % A Hymn of Invocation of the Holy Ghost may be sung. % The Minister, standing before the Altar, shall begin the Service as here followeth, the Congregation standing. IN the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. % The Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. f Then shall be said the Confession of Sins, as here followeth. The Minister shall say : BELOVED in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true 'heart, and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to grant us forgiveness. ^f Then, all kneeling or standing, shall be sung or said THE VEKSICLE. Our help is in the Name of the Lord. Who made heaven and earth. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord. And Thou for gav est the iniquity of my sin. 1 2 THE MORNING SERVICE. f Then shall the Minister say : A LMIGHTY God, our Maker and Be- A deemer, we poor sinners confess unto Thee, that Ave are by nature sinful and un- clean, and that we have sinned against Thee by thought, word, and deed. Wherefore we flee for refuge to Thine infinite mercy, seek- ing and imploring Thy grace, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. f The Congregation may then say with the Minister : OMOST merciful God, Who hast given Thine Only-begotten Son to die for us, have mercy upon us, and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins: and by Thy Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of Thee, and of Thy will, and true obe- dience to Thy Word, to the end that by Thy grace we may come to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. If Then shall the Congregation sing or say : Amen. f Then the Minister, standing ', shall say : A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, A. hath had mercy upon us, and given His Only Son to die for us, and for His sake forgiveth us all our sins. To them that believe on His Name, He also giveth power THE MORNING SERVICE. 3 to become the sons of God, and bestoweth upon them His Holy Spirit. He that be- lie veth, and is baptized, shall be saved. Grant this, O Lord, unto us all. Tf Then shall the Congregation sing or say : Amen. % Then, all standing to the close of the Collect, shall be said or sung t he Introit for the Day. ( Pages 43-91 ) . ^ The Introit may be said by the Minister, and the Gloria Patri sung or said by the Congregation ; or the Introit and Gloria Patri may be sung or said responsively. After the Gloria Patri, the Introit may be repeated as far as the Psalm. In- stead of the Introit, a Psalm or Hymn may be used. THE INTROIT. % The Introit shall always end with the GLORIA PATRI. 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. ^ Then shall follow the Kyrie. H The Kyrie may be sung or said by the Minister and Congrega- tion, or each petition may be said by the Mmister, and sung or said by the Congregation in response. THE KYRIE. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. 4 THE MORNING SERVICE. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. % Then shall be sung the Gloria in Excelsis ; or, instead thereof, another Canticle or Hymn of Praise may be sung, except on Fes- tival Day 8, and when there is a Communion. GLORIA IN EXCELSIS. 1} The Minister shall say : Glory be to God on high! f The Congregation shall sing : GLORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will toward men. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship Thee, we glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the Only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For TJiou only art holy; Thou only art the Lord; Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. THE MORNING SERVICE. 5 t Then shall the Minister say : The Lord be with you. ^f The Congregation shall sing or say : And with thy spirit. ^The Minister shall say: Let us pray. f Then shall the Minister say the Collect for the Day. (Pages 43-91.) THE COLLECT. f The Collect ended, the Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. I Then shall the Minister read the Epistle for the Day. Other Scripture Lessons may be read before the Epistle, but the Epis- tle and Gospel for the Day shall always be read. The Minis- ter shall announce the Epistle saying : The Epistle for ( here he shall name the Day ) is written in the Chapter of , beginning at the Verse. THE EPISTLE FOR THE DAY. f The Epistle ended, the Minister shall say : Here endeth the Epistle. % Then shall be sung or said : THE HALLELUJAH. Hallelujah! f In the Passion Season the Hallelujah is omitted. 6 THE MORNING SERVICE. f Instead of the simple Hallelujah, a Sentence for the Season of the Church-Year may be sung with it; or a Psalm, Canticle, or Hymn may be sung after the Hallelujah. THE HALLELUJAH AND SENTENCE. For Advent. Hallelujah ! Remember, Lord, Thy tender mer- cies : for they have been ever of old. Hallelujah ! For the Epiphany Season. Hallelujah ! praise the Lord, all ye nations : and laud Him, all ye people. For His merciful kindness is great toward us : and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Hallelujah ! For the Passion Season. Christ hath humbled Himself, and become obedient unto death : even the death of the Cross. For the Easter Season. Hallelujah ! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Hallelujah ! For Whitsuntide. Hallelujah ! Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created : and Thou renewest the face of the earth. Hallelujah ! From Trinity to Advent. Hallelujah ! Lord, deal with Thy servant accord- ing unto Thy mercy : and teach me Thy statutes. I am Thy servant, give me understanding : that I may know Thy testimonies. Hallelujah ! Or this : Hallelujah ! Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers : praise Him, and highly exalt Him for ever. Hallelujah ! THE MORNING SERVICE. 7 ^ Then shall the Minister announce the Gospel for the Day, saying : The Holy Gospel is written in the Chapter of St. , beginning at the Verse. U The Congregation shall rise and sing or say : Glory be to Thee, O Lord. ^| Then shall the Minister read THE GOSPEL FOR THE DAY. f The Gospel ended, the Minister shall my : Here endeth the Gospel, and the Congregation shall sing or say . Praise be to Thee, O Christ. f Then shall be said or sung the Nicene Creed, or the Apostles' Creed. If there be a Communion, the Nicene Creed shall be used. THE NICENE CREED. T BELIEVE in one God, the Father Al- X mighty, Maker of Heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only- begotten Son of God, Begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made; Who, for us men, and for our sal- vation, came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, And was made man; And was cruci- 8 THE MORNING SERVICE. fied also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; And ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And T believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceedetli from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one holy Christian and Apos- tolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; And I look for the Resurrection of the dead; And the Life of the world to come. Amen. THE APOSTLES CREED. T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, JL 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 THE MORNING SERVICE. 9 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 Christian Church, the Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; the Resurrection of the body ; And the Life everlasting. Amen. f Then may a Hymn be sung and the Minister shall go into the Pulpit. After the Hymn shall follow - THE SERMON. \ The Sermon ended, the Congregation standing, the Minister shall say : THE peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. % The Offertory shall then be sung. Either one of the Offertories here following , or any other suitable Offertory, may be used. THE OFFERTORY. I. THE sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion : Build Thou the wails of Jerusalem. Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sac- rifices of righteousness : with burnt-offering and whole burnt-offering. 10 THE MORNING SERVICE. II. CREATE in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy j)resence: and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation : and uphold me with Thy free Spirit. f While the Offertory is sung, the Minister shall go to the Altar ; and the singing ended, he shall offer the General Prayer. He may use the Prayer here following ; or, if there be no Com- munion, the Litany, or a selection from the Collects and Pray- ers, or any other suitable Prayer. ( See pages 132-154. ) THE GENERAL PRAYER. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ : We thank Thee for all Thy goodness and tender mercies, especially for the gift of Thy dear Son, and for the revelation of Thy will and grace; and we beseech Thee so to implant Thy Word in us, that, in good and honest hearts, we may keep it, and bring forth fruit by patient continuance in well doing. Most heartily we beseech Thee so to rule and govern Thy Church universal, with all its pastors and ministers, that it may be pre- served in the pure doctrine of Thy saving Word, whereby faith toward Thee may be strengthened, and charity increased in us toward all mankind. THE MORNING SERVICE. 11 Grant also health and prosperity to all in authority, especially to the President [and Congress] of the United States, the Gov- ernor [and Legislature] of this Common- wealth, and to all our Judges and Magis- trates; and endue them with grace to rule after Thy good pleasure, to the maintenance of righteousness, and to the hinderance and punishment of wickedness, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty. May it please Thee also to turn the hearts of our enemies and adversaries, that they may cease their enmity, and be inclined to walk with us in meekness and in peace. All who are in trouble, want, sickness, anguish of labor, peril of death, or any other adversity, especially those who are in suffering for Thy Name and for Thy truth's sake, comfort, O God, with Thy Holy Spirit, that they may receive and acknowledge their afflictions as the manifestation of Thy fatherly will. And although we have deserved Thy right- eous wrath and manifold punishments, yet, we entreat Thee, O most merciful Father, remember not the sins of our youth, nor our many transgressions; but out of Thine unspeakable goodness, grace and mercy, 12 THE MORNING SERVICE. defend us from all harm and danger of body and soul. Preserve us from false and pernicious doctrine, from war and blood- shed, from plague and pestilence, from all calamity by fire and water, from hail and tempest, from failure of harvest and from famine, from anguish of heart and despair of Thy mercy, and from an evil death. And in every time of trouble, show Thy- self a very present Help, the Saviour of all men, and especially of them that believe. Cause also the needful fruits of the earth to prosper, that we may enjoy them in due season. Give success to the Christian train- ing of the young, to all lawful occupations on land and sea, and to all pure arts and useful knowledge: and crown them with Thy blessing. f Here special Supplications, Intercessions, and Prayers may be made. These, and whatsoever other things Thou wouldest have us ask of Thee, O God, vouchsafe unto us for the sake of the bit- ter sufferings and death of Jesus Christ, Thine only Son, our Lord and Saviour, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world with- out end. THE MORNING SERVICE. 13 %Then shall the Minister, and the Congregation with him, say THE LORD'S PRAYER. OUR Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. ^[ Then shall the Offerings of the Congregation be gathered, and the Minister shall place them upon the Altar. He may then make any needful announcements. ^[ A Hymn shall then be sung, which, if there be no Communion, shall close with a Doxology ; after which the Minister, standing before the Altar, shall pronounce THE BENEDICTION. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. 1f The Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. f The Congregation should then offer silent prayer. 14 THE MORNING SERVICE. THE HOLY COMMUNION. Tf While the Hymn after the General Prayer is being sung, the Minister shall go to the Altar and prepare for the administra- tion of the Holy Sacrament. fl The Hymn ended, the Congregation shall stand until the distri- bution begin. THE PREFACE. ^ The Minister shall say : The Lord be with you. *H The Congregation shall sing or say : And with thy spirit. M. Lift up your hearts. C. We lift them up unto the Lord. M. Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God. C. It is meet and right so to do. M. It is truly meet, right, and salutary, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty Everlasting God: f Then shall follow the Proper Preface, according to the time, as here given. At other times shall follow immediately, Therefore with Angels, etc. PROPER PREFACES. For Christmas. F OR in the mystery of the Word made flesh, Thou hast given us a new revelation of Thy glory ; that THE MORNING SERVICE. 15 seeing Thee in the Person of Thy Son, we may be drawn to the love of those things which are not seen. Therefore with Angels, etc. For the Passion Season. WHO on the tree of the Cross didst give salvation unto mankind ; that whence death arose, thence life also might rise again : and that he who by a tree once overcame, might likewise by a tree be overcome, through Christ our Lord ; through Whom with Angels, etc. For the Easter Season. BUT chiefly are we bound to praise Thee for the glorious Resurrection of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord : for He is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world ; Who by His death hath destroyed death, and by His rising to life again, hath restored to us ever- lasting life. Therefore with Angels, etc. For Ascension Day. THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord, Who after His Resurrection appeared openly to all His disciples, and in their sight was taken up into Heaven, that He might make us partakers of His Divine Nature. Therefore with Angels, etc. For Whitsunday. THROUGH Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord and Saviour ; Who ascending above the Heavens, and sitting at Thy right hand, poured out on this day the Holy Spirit, as He had promised, upon the chosen disciples; whereat the whole earth rejoices with ex- ceeding joy. Therefore with Angels, etc. IQ THE MORNING SERVICE. For the Festival of the Trinity. WHO with Thine Only -begotten Son, and the Holy Ghost, art one God, one Lord. And in the con- fession of the only true God, we worship the Trinity in Person, and the Unity in Substance, of Majesty co- equal. Therefore with Angels, etc. ^ After the Preface shall follow immediately : THEREFORE with Angels and Arch- angels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious Name; evermore praising Thee, and saying: H % Then shall be sung or said the SANCTUS. OLY, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory ; Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. *[ Then may the Minister give this EXHOKTATION. DEARLY Beloved ! Forasmuch as we pur- pose to come to the Holy Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ, it becometh us diligently to examine ourselves, as St. Paul exhorteth us. For this Holy Sacrament hath been in- stituted for the special comfort and strength- ening of those who humbly confess their THE MORNING SERVICE. IT sins, and who hunger and thirst after right- eousness. But if we thus examine ourselves, we shall find in us nothing but sin and death, from which we can in no wise set ourselves free. Therefore our Lord Jesus Christ hath had mercy upon us, and hath taken upon Himself our nature, that so He might fulfill for us the whole will and law of God, and for us and for our deliverance suffer death and all that we by our sins have deserved. And to the end that we should the more confidently believe this, and be strengthened by our faith in cheerful obedience to His will, He hath instituted the Holy Sacrament of His Supper, in which He giveth us His Body to eat, and His Blood to drink. Therefore whoso eateth of this bread, and drinketh of this cup, firmly believing the words of Christ, dwelleth in Christ, and Christ in him, and hath eternal life. We should also do this in remembrance of Him, showing His death, that He was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification, and, rendering unto Him most hearty thanks for the same, take up our cross and follow Him; and, according to His commandment, love one another even as He hath loved us. For we are all one 18 THE MORNING SERVICE. bread and one body, even as we are all par- takers of this one bread, and drink of this one cup. H Then the Minister, turning to the Altar, shall say : Let us pray. 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 tres- pass against us ; And lead us not into temp- tation ; But deliver us from evil ; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. ^ Then shall the Congregation sing or say : Amen. % Then shall the Minister say : OUR Lord Jesus Christ, in the {a) Here he shaU night in which He was be- Jf S^TSTS trayed, took bread ; (a) and when hand - He had given thanks, He brake it and gave it to His disciples, saying, Take, eat ; this is My Body, which is given for you; this do in remembrance of Me. After the same manner, also, taS'fcPS^afiS when He had supped, He took hand - the cup, ( b ) and when He had given thanks, THE MORNING SERVICE. 19 He gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it ; this cup is the New Testament in My Blood, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins; this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me. f Then shall be sung or said the AGNUS DEI. OCHBIST, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen. ^f Then shall the Minister, turning to the Congregation, say : The Peace of the Lord be with you alway. ^ The Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. ^■Then shall the Distribution begin. ^ When the Minister giveth the Bread, he shall say : Take and eat, this is the Body of Christ, given for thee. ^f When he giveth the Cup, he shall say : Take and drink, this is the Blood of the New Testament, shed for thy sins. 20 THE MORNING SERVICE. ^ In dismissing the Communicants, the Minister may say*: The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ and His precious Blood strengthen and preserve you in true faith unto everlasting life. f If the consecrated Bread or Wine be spent before all have com- muned, the Minister shall consecrate more, saying aloud so much of the Words of Institution as pertaineth to the element to be consecrated. % When all have communed, the Minister shall cover what re- maineth of the Bread and Wine. f Then, all standing, may be sung or said the NUNC DIMITTIS. LORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant de- part in peace: according to Thy word; For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation: which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles: and the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. % Then shall be said : THE THANKSGIVING. Minister. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. % The Congregation shall sing or say : And His mercy endureth for ever. THE MORNING SERVICE. 21 Minister. WE thank Thee, Lord God Almighty, that Thou hast vouchsafed to refresh us with this Thy salutary gift; and we beseech Thee, of Thy mercy, to strengthen us through the same, in faith toward Thee, and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. ^ The Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. ^[ Then may be sung or said the Salutation and Benedicamus, as here follow eth. The "Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Bless we the Lord. Thanks be to God. TI Then shall the Minister pronounce THE BENEDICTION. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. The Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. % Then should the Congregation offer silent prayer, EAELY SEEVICE, OE MATINS. % A Hymn of Invocation of the Holy Ghost, or another Hymn, may be sung. 11 Then shall be sung, or said, the Versicle and the Gloria Patri, as here followeth, all standing to the end of the Venite. THE VERSICLE. Lord, open Thou my lips. And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. Make haste, God, to deliver me. Make haste to help me, Lord. 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 tvithout end. Amen. Hallelujah. % During the Passion Season the Hallelujah is omitted. f Then shall follow the Invitatory with the Venite. On Festival Days a special Invitatory may be used. (Seepages 92-108.) THE INVITATORY. come, let us worship the Lord. For He is our Maker. 22 EARLY SERVICE, OR MATINS. 23 Venite Exultemus. Ps. xcv. OCOME, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our Salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving : and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God : and a great King above all gods! In His hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is His also. The sea is His, and He made it: and His hands formed the dry land. come, let us worship and bow down : let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God : and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. 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. f Then shall be sung THE HYMN. *|[ Then shall be sung or said one or more Psalms, all standing to the end of the Psalm. An Antiphon may be used with each Psalm. ( See pages 92-108. ) THE PSALM. ^[ At the end of each Psalm the Congregation shall sing or say : 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. 24 EARLY SERVICE, OR MATINS. 5] Then shall be read THE LESSON. ^ One or more Scripture Lessons may be read; and after each Lesson may be sung or said : O Lord, have mercy upon us. Thanks be to Thee, God. % After the last Lesson, a Responsory, or a Hymn, may be sung. U Then may follow a brief EXHORTATION OR SERMON. f Then shall be sung or said THE CANTICLE. f The Te Deuin, the Benedietus, or another Cantiele may be used. The Congregation shall stand to the end of the Service, except that it may kneel during the Prayers. Tb Deum Laudamus. WE praise Thee, God: we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship Thee : the Father ever- lasting. To Thee all angels cry aloud : the heavens, and all the powers therein. To Thee Cherubim and Seraphim : continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy : Lord God of Sabaoth ; Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty: of Thy Glory. The glorious company of the Apostles : praise Thee. The goodly fellowship of the Prophets : praise Thee. EARLY SERVICE, OR MATINS. 25 The noble army of Martyrs : praise Thee. The holy Church throughout all the world: doth acknowledge Thee ; The Father: of an infinite Majesty; Thine adorable, true : and only Son ; Also the Holy Ghost: the Comforter. Thou art the King of Glory: Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son : of the Father. When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man : Thou didst humble Thyself to be born of a Virgin. When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death : Thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all be- lievers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God: in the glory of the Father. We believe that Thou shalt come : to be our Judge. We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants : whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with Thy saints: in glory everlasting. Lord, save Thy people : and bless Thine heritage. Govern them : and lift them up for ever. Day by day : we magnify Thee. And we worship Thy name : ever, world without end. Vouchsafe, Lord: to keep us this day without sin. Lord, have mercy upon us : have mercy upon us. Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us : as our trust is in Thee. Lord, in Thee have I trusted : let me never be confounded. Amen. 26 EARLY SERVICE, OR MATINS. Benedictus, St. Luke i ^ An Antiphon may be sung with the Benedictus. BLESSED be the Lord God of Israel: for He hath visited and redeemed His people; And hath raised wp a horn of salvation for us : in the house of His servant David; As He spake by the mouth of His holy prophets : -which have been since the world began; That we should be saved from our enemies : and from the hand of all that hate us ; To perform the mercy promised to our fathers : and to remember His holy covenant; The oath which He swore to our father Abraham : that He would grant unto us ; That we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies : might serve Him without fear, In holiness and righteousness before Him : all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest : for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways ; To give knowledge of salvation unto His people : by the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God : whereby the Dayspring from on high hath visited us ; To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death: to guide our feet into the way of peace. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; EARLY SERVICE, OR MATINS. 27 As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. % Thenshall be said the Prayers here following, or the Suffrages, the Litany, or other Prayers. THE PRAYER. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Tf Then all shall say : OUR Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy J^ame; 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 tres- pass against us; And lead us not into temp- tation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. ^[ Then may be sung or said : The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. fl Then shall be said the Collect for the Day. f The Collect for Sunday is said throughout the week, until Friday; and on Saturday the Collect for the ensuing Sunday is said. 28 EARLY SERVICE, OR MATINS. f After the Collect for the Day, other Collects may be said, con eluding with the one here following . A Versicle may be used with the Collect. OLORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting God, Who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day : Defend us in the same with Thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings, being ordered by Thy governance, may be righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. f Then may be sung or said : Bless we the Lord. Thanks be to God. ^ This may end the Service; or, a Closing Hymn may be sung, after which may be said : THE Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. ^f At the close of the Service silent prayer should be offered. EVENING SEEVICE, OE VESFEES. ^| A Hymn of Invocation of the Holy Ghost, or another Hymn, may be sung. % Then shall be sung, or said, the Versicle and the Gloria Patri, as here followeth, all standing to the end of the Psalm. THE VERSICLE. Lord, open Thou my lips. And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. Make haste, God, to deliver me. Make haste to help me, Lord. 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. Hallelujah. \ During the Passion Season the Hallelujah is omitted. ^ Then shall be sung or said one or more of the Psalms. An Anti- phon may be used with each Psalm. (See pages 92-108.) THE PSALM. % At the end of each Psalm the Congregation shall sing or say : 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. 30 EVENING SERVICE, OR VESPERS. % Then shall follow THE LESSON. f One or more Scripture Lessons shall be read; and after each Lesson may be sung or said : O Lord, have mercy upon us. Thanks be to Thee, God. % After the last Lesson, a Responsory (see pages 92-108) or a Hymn may be sung. f Then may follow A SERMON. f Then may the Offerings be gathered and placed upon the Altar. ^ Then shall be sung THE HYMN. fl Then, all standing to the end of the Prayers, the following Versicle may be sung or said. On Festival Days a special Versicle may be used. (Seepages 92-103.) VERSICLE. Let niy prayer be set forth before Thee as incense. And the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. f Then shall be sung THE CANTICLE. ^ Father the Magnificat, or the Nunc Dimittis, may be used. An Antiphon may be sung with the Canticle. {See pages 92-108.) Magnificat. Luke I. MY soul doth magnify the Lord : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For He hath regarded : the low estate of His hand- maiden. EVENING SERVICE, OR VESPERS, 81 For behold, from henceforth : all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things : and holy is His Name. And His mercy is on them that fear Him : from generation to generation. He hath showed strength with His arm : He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats : and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things : and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath holpen His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy : as He spake to our fathers, to Abra- ham, and to his seed, for ever. 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. Nunc Dimittis. St. Luke ii. 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 ; A light to lighten the Gentiles : and the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. 32 EVENING SERVICE, OR VESPERS. ^ Then shall be said the Prayers here following , or the Suffrages, the Litany, or other Prayers. THE PRAYER. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. \ Then all shall say • 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 tres- pass against us; And lead us not into temp- tation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. % Then may be sung or said : The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. f Then shall be said the Collect for the Day. % The Collect/or Sunday is said throughout the week, until Fri- day ; and on Saturday the Collect for the ensuing Sunday is said. f After the Collect for the Day, other Collects may be said, fol- lowed by the Collect for Peace, with which a Versicle may be used. EVENING SERVICE, OR VESPERS. 33 VERSICLE. The Lord will give strength unto His people. The Lord will bless His people with peace. COLLECT FOR PEACE. GOD, from Whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed: Give unto Thy servants that peace, which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey Thy com- mandments, and also that by Thee, we, being defended from the fear of our ene- mies, may pass our time in rest and quiet- ness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. \ Then may be sung or said : Bless we the Lord. Thanks be to God. ^ This may end the Service ; or, a Closing Hymn may be sung, after which may be said : THE Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. f At the close of the Service silent prayer should be offered. 3 EVEKOTG SERVICE. [This Order is no part of " The Common Service." It is in- serted here because in use by many Congregations not yet prepared to render the Vesper Service.] % The Minister, standing before the Altar, shall begin the Service with one of the following Invitatories. He may say the In- vitatory, and the Congregation sing or say the Gloria Patri ; or the same may be said or sung responsively by the Minister and Congregation, or sung by both together. f From the beginning of the Service to the end of the Collect, the Congregation shall stand ; except that, during the Confession of Sin and the Absolution, it may kneel. THE I]S T VITATOEY. 1. Deus Misereatuh. Ps. lxvii. GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us : and cause His face to shine upon us. That Thy way may be known upon earth: Thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise Thee, God : let all the peo- ple praise Thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase : and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us: and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. 34 EVENING SERVICE. 35 2. Jubilate Deo. Ps. c. MAKE a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord He is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves : we are His peo- ple, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His Name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting: and His truth endureth to all generations. 3. Venite Exultemus Domino. Ps. xcv. OCOME, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanks- giving: and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God: and a great King above all gods. In His hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is His also. The sea is His, and He made it : and His hands formed the dry land. come, let us worship and bow down : let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God : and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. 36 EVENING SERVICE. 4. Laetatus Sum. Ps. cxxii. I WAS glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord : our feet shall stand within thy gates, Jerusalem. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem : they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls : and prosperity within thy palaces. 5. Lavabo inter Innocbntes. Ps. xxvi. I WILL wash mine hands in innocency : so will I compass Thine Altar, O Lord. That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving : and tell of all Thy wondrous works. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house: and the place where Thine honor dwelleth. f Any suitable Psalm may be used as an Invitatory. ^ The Invitatory shall always end with the GLORIA PATRI. 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. % Then may be said the Confession of Sins, as here followeth ; the Congregation may say the Confession with the Minister. DEAELY Beloved ! If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to for- EVENING SERVICE. 37 give us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Let us therefore confess our sins unto God our heavenly Father, and humbly beseech Him, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to grant us for- giveness. THE CONFESSION. ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; we poor miserable sinners acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, which we, from time to time, most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against Thy Divine Majesty. We have pro- voked Thy wrath and indignation against us, and deserve at Thy hands present and everlasting punishment. But we do ear- nestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; and we beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to be merciful unto us. Pardon and deliver us from all our sins, for the sake of the holy, innocent, and bitter sufferings and death of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. % Then shall the Congregation sing or say : LORD, have mercy upon us! Christ, have mercy upon us! Lord, have mercy upon us! 38 EVENING SERVICE. Or, OGOD the Father in heaven; Have mercy upon us! O God the Son, Redeemer of the world; Have mercy upon us! O God the Holy Ghost ; have mercy upon us, And grant us Thy peace! ^| Then the Minister, standing, shall say : A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, XX hath had mercy upon us, and for the sake of His dear Son, forgiveth us all our sins. To them that believe on His Name, He also giveth power to become the sons of God, and bestoweth upon them His Holy Spirit. He that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved. Grant us, O Lord, this sal- vation. % Then shall the Congregation sing or say: Amen. Minister. O Lord, open Thou my lips. Congregation. And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. \ Then shall he sung the Magnificat, as here followeth ; or some other Canticle, Psalm, or Hymn of Praise ; and at the end of the Canticle or Psalm may be sang the Gloria Patri. THE MAGNIFICAT. % The Minister shall say : My soul cloth magnify the Lord. EVENING SERVICE. 39 % The Congregation shall sing : MY soul doth magnify the Lord : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded : the low estate of His hand- maiden. For behold, from henceforth : all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things : and holy is His Name. And His mercy is on them that fear Him : from generation to generation. He hath showed strength with His arm : He hath Scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats : and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things : and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath holpen His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy : as He spako to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed, for ever. Minister: The Lord be with you. Congregation : And with thy spirit. Minister: Let us pray. f Then shall the Minister say one or more of the Festival, Gen- eral, or Special Collects. A Versicle may precede the Collect. THE COLLECT. f The Collect ended, the Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. 40 EVENING SERVICE. % Then shall one or more Lessons from the Holy Scriptures be read. If more than one Lesson be read, one of the Sentences after the Epistle in the Morning Service, or a Psalm, may be sung after the first Lesson. THE SCRIPTURE LESSON. ^ The Lessons ended, the Minister shall say : Here endeth the Scripture (or the second) Lesson, and the Congregation shall stand up and sing or say : Thanks be to Thee, O God. ^f Then may the Apostles' Creed be said or sung : THE APOSTLES' CREED. T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, JL 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 Christian Church, the Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins ; the Resurrection of the body; And the Life everlasting. Amen. ^[ Then shall the Minister announce the Hymn to be sung, and go into the Pulpit. After the Hymn shall follow EVENING SERVICE. 41 THE SERMON. ^f The Sermon ended, the Congregation shall rise, and stand to the end of the Prayer; and the Minister shall say: THE Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. ^ Then shall the Congregation sing : I WILL praise the Lokd with my whole heart: in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. He hath made His wonderful works to be remem- ibered : the Lord is gracious and full of compassion. He sent redemption unto His people : holy and reverend is His Name. % Instead of this, the second and third verses of Hymn 856 may be sung; after which the Minister, standing before the Altar, shall offer Prayer. He may use the Litany, or the Suffrages, or a selection from, the Collects, or any suitable Prayers concluding with THE LORD'S PRAYER. OUR Father, who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and .the glory, for ever and ever. Amen, 42 EVENING SERVICE, f Then may the Offerings of the Congregation be gathered, and placed upon the Altar. Then shall follow a Hymn, with the Doxology. After which the Minister, standing before the Altar, shall pronounce THE BENEDICTION. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. ^ The Congregation shall sing or say: Amen. f Silent prayer should then be offered. XNTROITS AND COLLECTS FOR THE SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS OF THE CHURCH YEAR. FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Introit. UNTO Thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul: my God, I trust in Thee ; Let me not be ashamed : Let not mine enemies tri- umph over me ; Yea, let none that wait on Thee : be ashamed. Psalm. Shew me Thy ways, Lord: teach me Thy paths. Grlory be to the Father ', ete. Collect. STIR up, we beseech Thee, Thy power, Lord, and come ; that by Thy protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins, and saved by Thy mighty deliverance ; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans xiii. 11-14. Gospel, Matthew xxi. 1-9. 44 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Introit. DAUGHTER of Zion : behold thy salvation cometh. The Lord shall cause His glorious voice to be heard : and ye shall have gladness of heart. Ps. Give ear, Shepherd of Israel: Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock. Gclory be to the Father, etc. Collect. STIR up our hearts, Lord, to make ready the way of Thine Only-Begotten Son, so that by His coming we may be enabled to serve Thee with pure minds ; Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans xv. 4-13. Gospel, Luke xxi. 25-36. THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Introit. REJOICE in the Lord alway : and again I say, Re- joice. Let your moderation be known unto all men : the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing : but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Ps. Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land : Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. LORD, we beseech Thee, give ear to our prayers, and lighten the darkness of our hearts, by Thy INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 45 gracious visitation ; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world with- out end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Corinthians iv. 1-5. Gospel, Matthew xi. 2-10. FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Introit. DROP down, ye heavens, from above : and let the skies pour down righteousness : Let the earth open : and bring forth salvation. Ps. The heavens declare the glory of God : and the firmament sheweth His handy work. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. STIR up, Lord, we beseech Thee, Thy power, and come, and with great might succor us, that by the help of Thy grace whatsoever is hindered by our sins may be speedily accomplished, through Thy mercy and satisfaction; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Philippians iv. 4-7. Gospel, John i. 19-28.] Other Collects for the Season of Advent. MERCIFULLY hear, Lord, the prayers of Thy people; that as they rejoice in the Advent of Thine Only-Begotten Son according to the flesh, so when He cometh a second time in His Majesty, they may receive the reward of eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; Who liveth, etc. OGOD, Who dost gladden us with the yearly anti- cipation of our Redemption : Grant that we who 46 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. now joyfully receive Thine Only-Begotten Son as our Redeemer, may also behold Him without fear when He cometh as our Judge ; Who liveth, etc. MOST merciful God, Who hast given Thine eternal Word to be made incarnate of the pure "V irgin ; Grant unto Thy people grace to put away fleshly lusts, that so they may be ready for Thy visitation; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth, etc. CHRISTMAS. Introit. UNTO us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His Name shall be called Wonderful, Coun- sellor, the Mighty God: the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Ps. sing unto the Lord a new song : for He hath done marvellous things. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect for Christmas Night. OGOD, Who hast made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant, we beseech Thee, that as we have known on earth the mys- teries of that Light, we may also come to the fullness of its joys in heaven ; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Collect for Christmas Day. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the new birth of Thine Only-Begotten Son in the flesh may set us free who are held in the old bondage under the yoke of sin ; through the same, Thy Son Jesus Christ INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 47 our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Titus ii. 11-14; Isaiah ix. 2-7. Gospel, Luke ii. 1-14. SECOND CHRISTMAS DAY. Introit and Collect the same as for Christmas Day. Epistle, Titus iii. 4-7. Gospel, Luke ii. 15-20. SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. Introit. THY testimonies are very sure : holiness beconieth Thine house, Lord, forever. Thy throne is established of old : Thou art from ever- lasting. jPs. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty : the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself. Glory he to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Direct our ac- tions according to Thy good pleasure, that in the Name of Thy beloved Son, we may be made to abound in good works; through the same, Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Galatians iv. 1-7. Gospel, Luke ii. 33-40. THE CIRCUMCISION AND NAME OF CHRIST. Introit. 0LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth : Who hast set Thy glory above the heavens. 48 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. What is man that Thou art mindful of him : and the son of man that Thou visitest him? Ps. Thou, Lord, art our Father and our Re- deemer : from everlasting is Thy Name. Grlory he to the Father, etc. Collect. OLORD God, Who, for our sakes, hast made Thy Blessed Son our Saviour subject to the Law, and caused Him to endure the circumcision of the flesh : Grant us the true circumcision of the spirit, that our hearts may be pure from all sinful desires and lusts; through the same, Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, from Whom cometh down every good and perfect gift: We give Thee thanks for all Thy benefits, temporal and spiritual, bestowed upon us in the year past, and we beseech Thee of Thy goodness, grant us a favorable and joyful year, defend us from all dangers and adver- sities, and send upon us the fullness of Thy blessing; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, etc. Epistle, Galatians iii. 23-29. Gospel, Luke ii. 21. SUNDAY AFTER NEW YEAR. Introit and Collect the same as for the Sunday after Christmas. Epistle, 1 Peter iv. 12-19. Gospel, Matthew ii. 13-23. EPIPHANY. Introit. BEHOLD the Lord, the Ruler, hath come: and the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory are in His hand. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 49 Ps. Give the King Thy judgments, God: and Thy righteousness unto the King's Son. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, Who, by the leading of a star, didst manifest Thy Only-Begotten Son to the Gentiles : Mercifully grant, that we, who know Thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of Thy glorious Godhead; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Isaiah lx. 1-6. Gospel, Matthew ii. 1-12. I FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Introit. SAW also the Lord, sitting upon a throne: high and lifted up. And I heard the voice of a great multitude, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. Ps. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands : serve the Lord with gladness. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OLORD, we beseech Thee mercifully to receive the prayers of Thy people who call upon Thee ; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfill the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans xii. 1-6. Gospel, Luke ii. 41-62. 4 50 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Introit. ALL the earth shall worship Thee: and shall sing unto Thee, God. They shall sing to Thy Name: Thou Most Highest. Ps. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands : sing forth the honor of His Name, make His praise glorious. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who dost govern all things in heaven and earth : Mercifully hear the supplications of Thy people, and grant, us Thy peace all the days of our life ; through Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans xii. 6-16, Gospel, John ii. 1-11. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Introit. WORSHIP Him, all ye His angels : Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced: because of Thy judgments, Lord. Ps. The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth the right hand of Thy Majesty to help and defend us ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 51 Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost? ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans xii. 16-21. Gospel, Matthew viii. 1-13. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Introit same as for Third Sunday after Epiphany. Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant us such strength and protection as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans xiii. 8-10. Gospel, Matthew viii. 23-27. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Introit same as for Third Sunday after Epiphany. Collect. OLORD, we beseech Thee to keep Thy Church and Household continually in Thy true religion ; that they who do lean only upon the hope of Thy heavenly grace may evermore be defended by Thy mighty power; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Colossians iii. 12-17. Gospel, Matthew xiii. 24-30. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Introit. THE lightnings lightened the world : the earth trem- bled and shook. 52 introits and collects. . Ps. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, Lord of hosts : My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, Who in the glorious Transfiguration of Thy Only-Begotten Son, hast confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers, and Who, in the voice that came from the bright cloud, didst in a wonderful manner foreshow the adoption of sons: Mercifully vouchsafe to make us co-heirs with the King of His glory, and bring us to the enjoyment of the same; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christy Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 2 Peter i. 16-21. Gospel, Matthew xvii. 1-9. SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. Introit. THE sorrows of death compassed me: the sorrows of hell compassed me about. In my distress, I called upon the Lord : and He heard my voice out of His temple. Ps. I will love Thee, Lord my Strength : the Lord is my Rock and my Fortress ! Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OLORD, we beseech Thee favorably to hear the prayers of Thy people : that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by Thy goodness, for the glory of Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Saviour, Who liveth and INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 53 reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Corinthians ix. 24 — x. 1-5. Gospel, Matthew xx. 1-16. SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. Introit. AWAKE, why sleepest Thou, Lord : Arise, cast us not off for ever. Wherefore hidest Thou Thy face : and forgettest our affliction ? Our soul is bowed down to the dust : arise for our help and redeem us. Ps. We have heard with our ears, God : our fathers have told us what work Thou didst in their days. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, Who seest that we put not our trust in any- thing that we do : Mercifully grant, that by Thy power we may be defended against all adversity ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 2 Corinthians xi. 19— xii. 1-9. Gospel, Luke viii. 4-15. QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. Introit. BE Thou my strong Rock : for an house of defence to save me. Thou art my Rock and my Fortress : therefore for Thy Name's sake lead me and guide me. Ps. In Thee, Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed : deliver me in Thy righteousness. Glory be to the Father, etc. 54 INTROITS AND COLLECT& Collect. OLORD, we beseech Thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and, having set us free from the bonds of sin, defend us from all evil ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Corinthians xiii. 1-13. Gospel, Luke xviii. 31-43. ASH WEDNESDAY, OR FIRST DAY OF LENT. Introit. I WILL cry unto God Most High: unto God that performeth all things for me. Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge : until these calamities be overpast. Ps. Be merciful unto me, God, be merciful unto me : for my soul trusteth in Thee. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. 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 lament- ing our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of Thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Joel ii. 12-19. Gospel, Matthew vi. 16-21. FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT (iNVOCAVIT). Introit. TTE shall call upon Me, and I will answer him: I will XjL deliver him and honor him. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 55 With long life will I satisfy him : and show him My salvation. Fs. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High : shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OLORD, mercifully hear our prayer, and stretch forth the right hand of Thy Majesty to defend us from them that rise up against us; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. JEfcristle, 2 Corinthians vi. 1-10. Gospel, Matthew iv. 1-11. SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT (REMINISCERE). Introit. REMEMBER, Lord, Thy tender mercies and Thy loving-kindnesses : for they have been ever of old. Let not mine enemies triumph over me: God of Israel, deliver us out of all our troubles. Fs. Unto Thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul: my God, I trust in Thee ; Let me not be ashamed. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, Who seest that of ourselves we have no strength : Keep us both outwardly and inwardly ; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen, Epistle, 1 Thessalonians iv. 1-7. Gospel, Matthew xv. 21-28, 56 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. THIRD SUNDAY IS LENT (oCULl). Introit. MINE eyes are ever toward the Lord : for He shall pluck my feet out of the net. Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me : for I am desolate and afflicted. Ps. Unto Thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul : my God, I trust in Thee ; let me not be ashamed. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. WE beseech Thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of Thy humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of Thy Majesty to be our defence against all our enemies ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world with- out end. Amen. Epistle, Ephesians v. 1-9. Gospel, Luke xi. 14-28. FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT (l^ITARE). Introit. REJOICE ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her : all ye that love her. Rejoice for joy with her: all ye that mourn for her. Ps. I was glad when they said unto me : Let us go into the house of the Lord. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who for our evil deeds do worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of Thy grace may mercifully be relieved; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus INTROITS AND COLLECT& 57 Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Galatians iv. 21-31. Gospel, John vi. 1-15. FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT (jUDICA). Introit. JUDGE me, God : and plead my cause against an -ungodly nation. deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man: for Thou art the God of my strength. Ps. send out Thy light and Thy truth : let them lead me; let them bring me unto Thy holy hill. G-lory he to the Father, etc. Collect. WE beseech Thee, Almighty God, mercifully to look upon Thy people, that by Thy great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore, both in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Hebrews ix. 11-15. Gospel, John viii. 46-59. SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT (PALMARUM). Introit. BE not Thou far from me, Lord : my strength, haste Thee to help me. Save me from the lion's mouth : and deliver me from the horns of the unicorns. Ps. My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me : Why art Thou so far from helping me ? G-lory he to the Father, etc. 58 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who hast sent Thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon Him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the Cross, that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility : Mercifully grant that Ave may both follow the example of His patience, and also he made par- takers of His resurrection; through the same, Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Ph"ilippians ii. 5-11. Gospel, Matthew xxi. 1-9. MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK. Introit. PLEAD my cause, Lord, with them that strive with me : fight against them that fight against me. Take hold of shield and buckler: and stand up for mine help. Ps. Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. Glory he to the Father, etc. Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who amid so many adversities do fail through our own infirmities, may be restored through the Passion and Intercession of Thine Only-Begotten Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Isaiah 1. 5-10. Gospel, John xii. 1-23, or The Passion History. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 59 TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK. Introit. GOD forbid that I should glory : save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Him is salvation, life, and resurrection from the dead : by Him we are redeemed and set at liberty. P$. God be merciful unto us, and bless us : and cause His face to shine upon us. Crlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God : Grant us grace so to pass through this holy time of our Lord's Passion, that we may obtain the pardon of our sins ; through the same, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Jeremiah xi. 18-20. Gospel, John xii. 24-£3, or The Passion History. WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK. Introit. AT the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow : of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. For He became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross : wherefore He is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Ps. Hear my prayer, Lord : and let my cry come unto Thee. Crlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who for our evil deeds are continually afflicted, 60 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. may mercifully be relieved by the Passion of Thine Only-Begotten Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world with- out end. Amen. Epistle, Isaiah lxii. 11, 12 ; lxiii. 1-7. Gospel, Luke xxii. 1-71 ; xxiii. 1-42, or The Passion History. THURSDAY IN HOLY WEEK. Introit the same as for Tuesday. Collect. OLORD God, Who hast left unto us in a wonderful Sacrament a memorial of Thy Passion ; Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may so use this Sacrament of Thy Body and Blood, that the fruits of Thy redemp- tion may continually be manifest in us ; Thou, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. A men. Epistle, 1 Corinthians xi. 23-32. Gospel, John xiii. 1-15, or The Passion History. GOOD FRIDAY. Introit the same as for Tuesday, or this: SURELY He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows : He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities. All we like sheep have gone astray : and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. JPs. Hear my prayer, Lord : and let my cry come unto Thee. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collects. A LMIGHTY God, we beseech Thee graciously to tx. behold this Thy family, for which our Lord Jesus INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 61 Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the Cross ; Who now liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. MERCIFUL and Everlasting God, Who hast not spared Thine only Son, but delivered Him up for us all, that He might bear our sins upon the Cross : Grant that our hearts may be so fixed with steadfast faith in Him that we may not fear the power of any adversaries ; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who hast willed that Thy Son should bear for us the pains of the Cross, that Thou mightest remove from us the power of the adversary : Help us so to remember and give thanks for our Lord's Passion that we may obtain remission of sin and redemption from everlasting death; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Epistle, Isaiah lii. 13-15 ; liii. 1-12. Gospel, John xviii. 1-40 ; xix. 1-42, or The Passion History. EASTER. Introit. WHEN I awake, I am still with Thee. Hallelujah : Thou hast laid Thine hand upon me. Hallelujah ! Such knowledge is too wonderful for me : it is high, I cannot attain unto it. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Ps. Lord, Thou hast searched me, and known me : Thou knowest my down-sitting and mine uprising. G-lory be to the Father, etc. 62 inteoits and collects. Or, HE is risen, Hallelujah: Why seek ye the Living among the dead? Hallelujah ! Remember how He spake unto you, Hallelujah: the Son of Man must be crucified, and the third day rise again. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Ps. Thou crownedst Him with glory and honor: Thou madest Him to have dominion over the works of Thy hands. Grlory be to the Father, etc. The Collect for Easter Eve. OGOD, Who didst enlighten this most holy night with the glory of the Lord's Resurrection : Pre- serve in all Thy people the Spirit of adoption which Thou hast given, so that renewed in body and soul they may perform unto Thee a pure service ; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. The Collect for Easter Bay. ALMIGHTY God, Who, through Thine Only-Be- gotten Son, Jesus Christ, hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: We humbly beseech Thee, that, as Thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Other Easter Collects. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who celebrate Thy Paschal Feast, kindled with heavenly desires, may ever thirst for the Fountain of Life, Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 63 GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who celebrate the solemnities of the Lord's Resur- rection, may by the renewal of Thy Holy Spirit rise again from the death of the soul; through the same, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Epistle, 1 Corinthians v. 6-8. Gospel, Mark xvi. 1-8. EASTER MONDAY. Introit and Collect the same as for Easter Day. Epistle, Acts x. 34-41. Gospel, Luke xxiv. 13-35. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (QUASIMODO GENITl). Introit. AS newborn babes : desire the sincere milk of the Word. Hear, my people, and I will testify unto thee : Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto Me. Ps. Sing aloud unto God our Strength : make a joy- ful noise unto the God of Jacob. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who have celebrated the solemnities of the Lord's Resurrection, may, by the help of Thy grace, bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conversation ; through the same, Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 John v. 4-12. Gospel, John xx. 19-31. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (MISERICORDIAS). Introit. THE earth is full of the goodness of the Lord : By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made. 64 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. Ps. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. GOD, Who, by the humiliation of Thy Son, didst raise up the fallen world : Grant unto Thy faith- ful ones perpetual gladness, and those whom Thou hast delivered from the danger of everlasting death do Thou make partakers of eternal joys ; through the same, Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Peter ii. 21-25. Gospel, John x. 11-16. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (JUBILATE). Introit. MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands : Sing forth the honor of His Name ; make His praise glorious. Ps. Say unto God, how terrible art Thou in Thy works : through the greatness of Thy power shall Thine enemies submit themselves unto Thee. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who showest to them that be in error the light of Thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness : Grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same ; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 65 and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Peter ii. 11-20. Gospel, John xvi. 16-23. • "FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (CANTATE). Introit. OSING unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvellous things. The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. Ps. His right hand, and His holy arm : hath gotten Him the victory. Gilory be to the Father, ete. Collect OGOD, Who makest the minds of the faithful to be of one will : Grant unto Thy people that they may love what Thou commandest, and desire what Thou dost promise; that, among the manifold changes of this world, our hearts may there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, James i. 16-21. Gospel, John xvi. 5-15. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (ROGATE). Introit. WITH the voice of singing declare ye, and tell this: utter it even to the end of the earth. Hallelujah. The Lord hath redeemed His servant Jacob : Halle- lujah ! Hallelujah. JPs. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: 5 66 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. sing forth the honor of His Name; make His praise glorious. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, from Whom all good things do come : Grant to us Thy humble servants, that by Thy holy in- spiration we may think those things that be right, and by Thy merciful guiding may perform the same ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reign eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, James i. 22-27. Gospel, John xvi. 23-30. ASCENSION DAY. Introit. YE men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven : Hallelujah ! This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven : Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Ps. clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collects. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe Thy Only-Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended into the heavens; so may we also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with Him continually dwell ; Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. KING of Glory, Lord of Hosts, Who didst this Day ascend in triumph far above all Heavens: o INTRO-ITS AND COLLECTS. 67 We beseech Thee, leave us not comfortless, but send to us the Spirit of Truth, promised of the Father; Thou, Who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Acts i. 1-11. Gospel, Mark xvi. 14-20. SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION (EXAUDl). Introit. HEAR, Lord, when I cry with my voice : Halle- lujah. When Thou saidst, seek ye My face ; my heart said unto Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek: Hide not Thy face from me. Hallelujah! Hallelujah. Ps. The Lord is my Light, and my Salvation: whom shall I fear ? Crlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God: Make us to have always a devout will towards Thee, and to serve Thy Majesty with a pure heart; through Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world with- out end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Peter iv. 7-11. Gospel, John xv. 26-xvi. 4. WHITSUNDAY. Introit. THE Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: Halle- lujah! Let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Hallelujah! Hallelujah ! 68 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. Ps. Let God arise; let His enemies be scattered: let them also that hate Him flee before Him. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, 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 our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reign- eth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Acts ii. 1-13. Gospel, John xiv. 23-31. MONDAY IX WHITSUX-WEEK. Introit the same as for Whitsunday. Collect. OGOD, Who didst give Thy Holy Spirit to Thine Apostles : Grant unto Thy people the performance of their petitions, so that on us to whom Thou hast given faith, thou may est also bestow peace; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Acts x. 42-48. Gospel, John iii. 16-21. THE FESTIVAL OF THE TRINITY. Introit. BLESSED be the Holy Trinity, and the undivided Unity: Let us give glory to Him because He hath shown His mercv to us. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 69 Ps. Lord, our Lord : how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth ! Grlory be to the Father, etc. Or, HOLY, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts : of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things. Ps. Lord, our Lord : how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who hast given unto us, Thy servants, grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the Eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech Thee, that Thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities ; Who livest and reignest, one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans xi. 33-36. Gospel, John iii. 1-15. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. LORD, I have trusted in Thy mercy : my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. I will sing unto the Lord : because He hath dealt bountifully with me. Ps. How long wilt Thou forget me, Lord : How long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me ? Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, the Strength of all them that put their trust in Thee : Mercifully accept our prayers ; and be- 70 INTRO-ITS AND COLLECTS. cause through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without Thee, grant us the help of Thy grace, that in keeping Thy commandments we may please Thee, both in will and deed ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 John iv. 16-21. Gospel, Luke xvi. 19-31. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. THE Lord was my stay: He brought me forth also into a large place. He delivered me : because He delighted in me. Ps. I will love Thee, Lord, my Strength : The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OLORD, Who never failest to help and govern those whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfast fear and love : Make us to have a perpetual fear and love of Thy holy Name ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 John iii. 13-18. Gospel, Luke xiv. 16-24. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. TURN Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me : for I am desolate and afflicted. Look upon mine affliction and my pain : and forgive all my sins. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 71 JPs. Unto Thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul : my God, I trust in Thee, let me not be ashamed. (jlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, the Protector of all that trust in Thee, with- out whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy : In- crease and multiply upon us Thy mercy ; that Thou being our Ruler and Guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Peter v. 6-11. Gospel, Luke xv. 1-10. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. THE Lord is my Light and my Salvation ; whom shall I fear ?: The Lord is the Strength of my life ; of whom shall I be afraid ? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me : they stumbled and fell. Ps. Though an host should encamp against me : my heart shall not fear. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. GRANT, Lord, we beseech Thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by Thy governance, that Thy Church may joyfully serve Thee in all godly quietness ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans viii. 18-23. Gospel, Luke vi. 36-42. 72 INTROITS AND COLLECTS.- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. HEAR, Lord, when I cry with my voice: Thou hast been my help. Leave me not, neither forsake me : God of my salvation. Ps. The Lord is my Light and my salvation : whom shall I fear ? Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, Who hast prepared for them that 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 prom- ises, which exceed all that we can desire ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Peter iii. 8-15. Gospel, Luke v. 1-11. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. THE Lord is the Strength of His people : He is the saving strength of His anointed. Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance : feed them also, and lift them up forever. Ps. Unto Thee will I cry, Lord, my Rock ; be not silent unto me : lest if Thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. LORD of all power and might, Who art the Author and Giver of all good things : Graft in our hearts INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 73 the love of Thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of Thy great mercy keep us iri the same ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen, Epistle, Romans vi. 3-11, Gospel, Matthew v, 20-26. SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. OCLAP your hands : all ye people. Shout unto God: with the voice of triumph. Ps. He shall subdue the people under us : and the nations under our feet. Crlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, Whose never-failing Providence ordercth all things both in heaven and earth : We humbly be- seech Thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which be profitable for us ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans vi. 19-23. Gospel, Mark viii. 1-9. EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. E have thought of Thy loving-kindness, God : in the midst of Thy Temple. According to Thy Name, God, so is Thy praise unto the ends of the earth : Thy right hand is full of righteousness. w 74 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. Fs, Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised : in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. GRANT to us, Lord, we beseech Thee, the Spirit to think and do always such things as are right ; that we, who cannot do anything that is good without Thee, may by Thee be enabled to live according to Thy will ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans viii. 12-17. Gospel, Matthew vii. 15-23, NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. BEHOLD, God is mine Helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. He shall reward evil unto mine enemies : cut them off in Thy truth, Lord. JPs. Save me, God, by Thy Name: and judge me by Thy strength. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. LET Thy merciful ears, Lord, be open to the prayers of Thy humble servants : ancl, that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please Thee ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. A men. Epistle, 1 Corinthians x. 6-13. Gospel, Luke xvi. 1-9. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 75 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. AS for me, I will call upon God, and He shall hear my voice: He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me. God shall hear and afflict them, even He that abid- ethof old: Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee. Ps. Give ear to my prayer, God: and hide not Thyself from my supplication. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, Who declarest Thine Almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity : Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of Thy grace, that we, running the way of Thy commandments, may obtain Thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of Thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Corinthians xii. 1-11. Gospel, Luke xix. 41-48. G ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. OD is in His holy habitation, He is God Who set- teth the solitary in families: The God of Israel is He that giveth strength and power unto His people. Ps. Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered : let them also that hate Him flee before Him. G-lory be to the Father, etc. 76 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. Collect. 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 giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Corinthians xv. 1-10. Gospel, Luke xviii. 9-14. TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. MAKE haste, God, to deliver me : make haste to help me, Lord. Let them be ashamed and confounded: that seek after my soul. Ps. Let them be turned backward, and put to con- fusion : that desire my hurt. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY and merciful God, of Whose only gift it cometh that Thy faithful people do unto Thee true and laudable service: Grant, Ave beseech Thee, that we may so faithfully serve Thee in this life, that we fail not finally to attain Thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, true God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 2 Corinthians iii. 4-11. Gospel, Mark vii. 31-37. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 77 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. HAVE respect, Lord, unto Thy covenant : let not the oppressed return ashamed. Arise, God, plead Thine own cause : and forget not the voice of Thine enemies. Ps. God, why hast Thou cast us off forever : Why doth Thine anger smoke against the sheep of Thy pasture ? Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God: Give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity ; and that we may obtain that which Thou dost promise, make us to love that which Thou dost command ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Galatians iii. 15-22. Gospel, Luke x. 23-37. FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. BEHOLD, God our Shield, and look upon the face of Thine Anointed : For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand. Ps. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, Lord of Hosts: My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. KEEP, we beseech Thee, Lord, Thy Church with Thy perpetual mercy ; and, because the frailty of 78 INTRO-ITS AND COLLECTS. man without Thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by Thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Galatians v. 16-24. Gospel, Luke xvii. 11-19. FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. BOW down Thine ear, Lord, hear me: Thou, my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee. Be merciful to me, Lord : for I cry unto Thee daily. JPs. Rejoice the soul of Thy servant: for unto Thee Lord, do I lift up my soul. Crlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OLORD, we beseech Thee, Let Thy continual pity cleanse and defend Thy Church ; and because it cannot continue in safety without Thy succor, preserve it evermore by Thy help and goodness ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Galatians v. 25-26. Gospel, Matthew vi. 24-34. SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. BE merciful unto me, Lord : for I cry unto Thee daily. For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive : and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 79 Fs. Bo.w down Thine ear, Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. LORD, we pray Thee, that Thy grace may always go before and follow after us, and make us continu- ally to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Ephesians iii. 13-21. Gospel, Luke vii. 11-17. SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. RIGHTEOUS art Thou, Lord : and upright are Thy judgments. Deal with Thy servant : according to Thy mercy. Ps. Blessed are the undefiled in the way : who walk in the law of the Lord. Crlory be to the Father, etc. Collect. LORD, we beseech Thee, Grant Thy people grace, to withstand the temptations of the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow Thee, the only God; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Ephesians iv. 1-6 U Gospel, Luke xiv. 1-11. EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. REWARD them that wait for Thee, Lord : and let Thy prophets be found faithful. 80 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. Hear the prayer of Thy servants : and of Thy peo- ple Israel. Ps. I was glad when they said unto me : Let us go into the house of the Lord. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, forasmuch as without Thee we are not able to please Thee: Mercifully grant, that Thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Corinthians i. 4-9. Gospel, Matthew xxii. 34-46. NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. SAY unto my soul, I am thy salvation : the righteous cry, and the Lord heareth. He delivereth them out of all their troubles: He is their God forever and ever. Ps. Give ear, My people, to My law: incline your ears to the words of My mouth. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, of Thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech Thee, from all things that may hurt us ; that we, being ready, both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that Thou wouldest have done; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Ephesians iv. 22-28. Gospel, Matthew ix. 1-8. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 81 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. THE Lord our God is righteous in all His works which He doeth : for we obeyed not His voice. Give glory to Thy Name, Lord : and deal with us according to the multitude of Thy mercies. Ps. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised : in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, merciful Lord, to Thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve Thee with a quiet mind ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Ephesians v. 15-21. Gospel, Matthew xxii. 1-14. TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. THE whole world is in Thy power, Lord, King Almighty : there is no man that can gainsay Thee. For Thou hast made heaven and earth, and all the wondrous things under the heaven: Thou art Lord of all. Ps. Blessed are the undefiled in the way : who walk in the law of the Lord. Glory be to the Father, etc. Collect. LORD, we beseech Thee to keep Thy household, the Church, in continual godliness ; that through Thy 82 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve Thee in good works, to the glory of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen, Epistle, Ephesians vi. 10-17. Gospel, John iv. 46-64. TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. IF Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities : Lord, who shall stand ? But there is forgiveness with Thee : that Thou mayest be feared, God of Israel. Ps. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, Lord : Lord, hear my voice. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, our Refuge and Strength, Who art the Author of all godliness: Be ready, we beseech Thee, to hear the devout prayers of Thy Church ; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully, we may obtain effectually ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Philippians i. 3-11. Gospel, Matthew xviii. 23-35. TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. KNOW the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord: thoughts of peace, and not of evil. Then shall ye call upon Me, and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you : and I will turn your cap- I INTEOITS AND COLLECTS. 83 tivity, and gather you from all nations and from all places. Ps. Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ABSOLVE, we beseech Thee, Lord, Thy people from their offences ; that from the bonds of our sins which, by reason of our frailty, we have brought upon us, we may be delivered by Thy bountiful good- ness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Philippians ill. 17-21. Gospel, Matthew xxii. 15-22. TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. OCOME, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God : and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Ps. come, let us sing unto the Lord : let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. STIR up, we beseech Thee, Lord, the wills of Thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of Thee be plen- teously rewarded ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Colossians i. 9-14. Gospel, Matthew ix. 18-26. 84 INTRO-ITS AND COLLECTS. TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. HAVE mercy upon me, Lord, for I am in trouble : deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. Let me not be ashamed, Lord : for I have called upon Thee. Ps. In Thee, Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be ashamed. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. ALMIGHTY God, we beseech Thee, Show Thy mercy unto Thy humble servants, that we who put no trust in our own merits may not be dealt with after the severity of Thy judgment, but according to Thy mercy ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Thessalonians iv. 13-18. Gospel, Matthew xxiv. 15-28. TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. SAVE me, God, by Thy Name: and judge me by Thy strength. Hear my prayer, God: give ear to the words of my mouth. Ps. He shall reward evil to mine enemies : cut them off in Thy truth. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. OGOD, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by Thy Holy Spirit, that being ever mindful of the . INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 85 end of all things, and the day of Thy just judgment, we may be stirred up to holiness of living here, and dwell with Thee forever hereafter; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 2 Peter iii. 3-14, or 2 Thessalonians i. 3-10. Gospel, Matthew xxv. 31-46. TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. *f The Introit and Collect for the Twenty-third Sun- day after Trinity shall be used on the last Sunday after Trinity in each year. Epistle, 1 Thessalonians v. 1-11. Gospel, Matthew xxv. 1-13. THE FESTIVAL OF HARVEST. Introit. OLORD, Thou crownest the year with Thy good- ness: and Thy paths drop fatness. Thou visitest the earth and waterest it : Thou bless- est the springing thereof. Ps. Praise waiteth for Thee, God, in Zion: and unto Thee shall the vow be performed. Grlory be to the Father, etc. Collect, ALMIGHTY God, most merciful Father, Who open- est Thy hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing : We give Thee most humble and hearty thanks that Thou hast crowned the fields with Thy blessing, and hast permitted us on3e more to gather in the fruits of the earth ; and we beseech Thee to bless and protect the living seed of Thy Word sown in our hearts, that in the plenteous fruits of righteousness we 86 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. may always present to Thee an acceptable thank-offer- ing; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Deuteronomy xxvi. 1-11. Gospel, Luke xii. 13-21. THE FESTIVAL OF THE REFORMATION. Intro it. THE Lord of Hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our Refuge. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be re- moved: and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Ps. God is our Refuge and Strength : a very present help in trouble. Grlory he to the Father, etc. Collect. OLORD God, Heavenly Father; Pour out, we be- seech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit upon Thy faithful people, keep them steadfast in Thy grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptation, defend them against all enemies of Thy Word, and bestow upon Christ's Church militant Thy saving peace; through the same, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Galatians ii. 16-21 ; Revelations xiv. 6, 7. Gospel, John ii. 13-17. A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER. Introit. HEAR, heavens, and give ear, earth, for the Lord hath spoken : I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me. ' INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 87 They have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger: they are gone away backward. Ps. If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand? On this day the Gloria Patri is omitted. Collect. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, our heavenly Father, of Whose compassion there is no end, Who art long-suffering, gracious, and plenteous in goodness and truth ; forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin ; we have sinned and done perversely, we have forsaken and grievously offended Thee ; against Thee, Thee only, have we sinned and done evil in Thy sight ; But we be- seech Thee, Lord, remember not against us former iniquities ; let Thy tender mercies speedily prevent us, for we are brought very low ; help us, God of our salvation, and purge away our sins, for the glory of Thy holy Name, and for the sake of Thy dear Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world with- out end. Amen. Epistle and Gospel the same as for Ash Wednesday. A DAY OF GENERAL OR SPECIAL THANKSGIVING. Introit. LET every thing that hath breath praise the Lord : Praise ye the Lord. Praise Him for His mighty acts : Praise Him accord- ing to His excellent greatness. Ps. Praise ye the Lord ; Praise God in His sanc- tuary : Praise Him in the firmament of His power, Grlory be to the Father, etc. 88 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. Collect. ALMIGHTY God, our Heavenly Father, Whose mercies are new unto us every morning, and Who, though we have in no wise deserved Thy goodness, dost abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul: Give us, we pray Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may heartily acknowledge Thy merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for all Thy benefits, and serve Thee in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epiatle, 1 Timothy ii. 1-8. Gospel, Luke xvii. 11-19. THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST. Introit the same as for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everliving God, we humbly be- seech Thy Majesty, that as Thine Only-Begotten Son was this Day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented unto Thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Malachi iii. 1-4. Gospel, Luke ii. 22-32. THE ANNUNCIATION. Introit. ALL the rich among the people shall entreat Thy favor: She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needle-work. Her companions shall be brought unto Thee : with gladness and rejoicing. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 89 m Ps. My heart is inditing a good matter : I speak of the things which I have made touching the King. G-lory be to the Father, etc. Collect. WE beseech Thee, Lord, Pour Thy grace into our hearts ; that as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Isaiah vii. 10-16. Gospel, Luke i. 26-38. THE VISITATION. Introit the same as for the Annunciation. Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast dealt wonderfully with Thy handmaiden the Virgin Mary, and hast chosen her to be the mother of Thy Son, and hast graciously made known that Thou regardest the poor and the lowly and the despised : Grant us grace in all humility and meekness to receive Thy Word with hearty faith, and so to be made one with Thy dear Son ; Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Isaiah xi. 1-5. Gospel, Luke i. 39-56. EVANGELISTS , APOSTLES , AND MARTYRS DAYS. Introit. KNOW whom I have believed : and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have com- mitted unto Him against that day. i 90 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness : which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me. Ps. Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me : Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising. Glory he to the Father, etc. Collects. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast built Thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Head Corner- Stone : Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made a holy Temple acceptable unto Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast instructed Thy holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of Thy Evan- gelists and Apostles : Give us grace, that being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established in the truth of Thy holy Gospel; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 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 unfeignedly love Thee ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. The Epistles and Gospels for Apostles' Days, and for other Minor Festivals, may be found in the Tables. INTROITS AND COLLECTS. 91 st. Michael's day. Introit. BLESS the Lord, ye His Angels, that excel in strength: that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts : ye ministers of His that do His pleasure. Ps. Bless the Lord, my soul: and all that is within me bless His holy Name. Gclory be to the Father, etc. Collect. EVERLASTING- God, Who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully grant, that, as Thy holy Angels always do Thee service in heaven, so by Thy appointment they may succor and defend us on earth ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reign- eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Revelation xii. 7-12. Gospel, Matthew xviii. 1-11. ALL SAINTS' DAY. Iatroit the same as for Ap)ostles'' and Martyrs' Days, Collect the last on preceding page. Epistle, Revelation vii. 2-17. Gospel, Matthew v. 1-12. INVITATORIES, ANTIPHONS, RESPOXSORIES, AND VERSICLES. fl The Invitatory varies with the Season, and is always used with Psalni xcv. at Matins. It is divided into two parts, separated by a colon. The first part, or the whole, of the Invitatory may be sung or said by the Minister, or sung by a single voice, or by the Choir, before the Psalm; and after the Psalm and Gloria Patri, the whole Invitatory may be sung. ^ An Antiphon is used at Matins and Vespers to the Psalms and Canticles. It is used in the same manner as the Invitatory, and may be used at the beginning and end of each Psalm. ^1 The Responsory varies with the Season, and may be sung after the last Lesson at Matins and Vespers. At the end of the Re- sponsory is sung Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, (but not "As it was in the beginning, etc.") The last sentence of the Responsory is repeated after the Verse, and again after the Gloria Patri. % A Versicle may be used at Vespers after the Hymn, and at Ma- tins and Vespers before the closing Collect. A Versicle is used before the Litany Collects. The first part of the Versicle is said by the Minister, and the second part sung or said by the people. FOR ADVENT. Invitatory. BEHOLD, the King cometh: come, let us wor- ship Him. Antiphons. Behold, the Name of the Lord cometh from far: And let the whole earth be filled with His glory, 92 RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES. 93 Come, Lord, and make no tarrying : Loosen the bonds of Thy people Israel. Rejoice greatly, Jerusalem: Behold, Thy King cometh. Behold the Lord shall come, and all His saints with Him: And in that day the light shall be great. Hallelujah. Responsory. BEHOLD, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. And this is His Name whereby He shall be called, The Lord our Righteousness. Verse. In His days shall Judah be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely. And this is His Name whereby He shall be called, The Lord our Righteousness. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. And this is His Name whereby He shall be called, The Lord our Righteousness. Versicles. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined : Our Grod shall come. Hallelujah. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Hallelujah ! Make His path straight. Hallelujah. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness : Let the earth open and bring forth salvation. 94 INVTTATORIES, ANTIPHONS, FOR CHRISTMAS. Invitatory. UNTO us the Christ is born : come, let us worship Him. Antiphons. The Lord hath said unto me : Thou art My Son, this day have I begotten Thee. The Lord hath sent redemption unto His people: He hath commanded His covenant forever. Of the fruit of thy body : Will I set upon thy throne. Christ the Lord, Our Saviour, Everlasting God and Mary's Son: We praise Thee evermore. Responsory. THE Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. And we beheld His glory, the glory as of the Only-Begotten of the Father. Full of grace and truth. Verse. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Full of grace and truth. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Full of grace and truth. Versicles. At even ye shall know that the Lord will come: And in the morning, then shall ye see the glory of the Lord. * As the bridegroom from his chamber : Cometh forth the Lord to run His race. RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES. 95 The Word was made flesh. Hallelujah: And dwelt among us. Hallelujah. Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord : G-od is the Lord, which hath showed us light. Unto us a child is born. Hallelujah : Unto us a Son is given. Hallelujah. Unto you is born this day a Saviour. Hallelujah. Which is Christ the Lord. Hallelujah. FOR EPIPHANY. Invitatory. CHRIST hath appeared unto us : come, let us wor- ship Him. Antiphons. Give unto the Lord glory and strength : Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The Lord hath made known His Word. Hallelujah! The Word of His salvation. Hallelujah! Hal- lelujah! A light to lighten the Gentiles : And the Glory of thy people Israel. We have seen His star in the East : And are come to worship Him. Responsory. ARISE, shine, for thy light is come. And the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Verse. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. And the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 96 INVITATORIES, ANTIPHONS, Glorv be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. And the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Ver sides. The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents. Hallelujah! The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Hal- lelujah. All they from Sheba shall come. Hallelujah ! They shall bring gold and incense. Hallelujah. praise the Lord, all ye nations. Hallelujah! Praise Him, all ye people. Hallelujah. FOR THE PASSIOX SEASON. Antiphons. Man shall not live by bread alone : But by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Behold, now is the accepted time : Behold, now is the day of salvation. The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together : Against the Lord and against His Anointed. He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth : And the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Responsory. HE was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth : RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES. 97 He was delivered up to death, that He might quicken His people. Verse. In Salem also is His tabernacle, and His dwelling-place in Zion. He was delivered up to death, that He might quicken His people. Versicles. Save me from the lion's mouth, Lord. And deliver me from the horns of the unicorns. Christ became obedient unto death : Even the death of the Cross. Christ was wounded for our transgressions : He was bruised for our iniquities. FOR EASTER. Invitatory. The Lord is risen indeed: Hallelujah! Antiphons. Hallelujah!: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! I laid me down and slept ; I awaked : For the Lord sustained me. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Hallelujah! The Lord is risen. Hallelujah: As He said unto you. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah ! Abide with us, for it is toward evening : And the day is far spent. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Responsory. CHRIST being raised from the dead dieth do more ; death hath no more dominion over Him. In that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Hallelujah J Hallelujah! 98 INVITATORIES, ANTIPHONS, Verse. Christ was delivered for our offences and raised again for our justification. In that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Hallelujah! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. In that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Hallelujah! Ver sides. The Lord is risen from the grave. Hallelujah! Who hung for us upon the tree. Hallelujah. Then were the disciples glad. Hallelujah! Wlien they saiv the Lord. Hallelujah. This is the day which the Lord hath made. Hallelujah ! We will rejoice and be glad in it. Hallelujah. The Lord is risen indeed. Hallelujah ! And hath appeared unto Simon. Hallelujah. FOR ASCENSION DAY. Invitatory. HALLELUJAH ! The King ascendeth into Heaven : come, let us worship Him. Hallelujah! Antiphons. If I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you: But if I depart, I will send Him unto you. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Christ hath ascended up on high. Hal- lelujah: And hath led captivity captive. Hal- lelujah ! Hallelujah ! I ascend unto My Father and your Father: And to My God and your God. Hallelujah ! RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES. 99 Responsory. GO ye into the world, and preach the Gospel. Hal- lelujah ! He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Verse. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved. Ver sides. I will not leave you comfortless : Hallelujah ! I go away and come again unto you. Hallelujah. God is gone up with a shout. Hallelujah ! The Lord tvith the sound of a trumpet. Hallelujah. H FOR WHITSUNTIDE. Invitatory. ALLELU JAH ! The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world : come, let us worship Him. Hallelujah ! Antiphons. Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the hearts of Thy faithful people, and kindle in them the fire of Thy love: Thou, Who through divers tongues gatherest to- gether the nations in the unity of the faith. Hal- lelujah ! Hallelujah ! Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created : And Thou renewest the face of the earth. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 100 INVITATORIES, ANTIPHONS, I will not leave you comfortless. Hallelujah: I will come to you, and your heart shall rejoice. Hal- lelujah ! Besponsory. AND there appeared unto the Apostles cloven tongues, like as of fire. Hallelujah ! And the Holy Ghost sat upon each of them. Hal- leluj ah ! Halleluj ah ! Verse. And they began to speak with other tongues the wonderful works of God. And the Holy Ghost sat upon each of them. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. And the Holy Ghost sat upon each of them. Ver sicles. The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah ! He shall teach you all things. Hallelujah. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost. Hal- lelujah ! And they began to speak. Hallelujah. Create in me a clean heart, God. Hallelujah ! And renew a right spirit within me. Hallelujah. FOR THE FESTIVAL OF THE TRINITY. Invitatory. THE true God, One in Three and Three in One : come, let us worship Him. AntipJwns. Unto Thee do we call, Thee do we praise, Thee do we worship : blessed Trinity. KESPONSORIES, VERSICLES. 101 Glory be to Thee, Co-equal Trinity : One God before all worlds began, and now, and foreverraore. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty : Which was ? and is, and is to come. Responsory. WE bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Praise Him and magnify Him forever. Verse. Blessed art Thou, Lord, in the firmament of heaven, and above all to be praised and glorified forever. Praise Him and magnify Him forever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the' Holy Ghost. Praise Him and magnify Him forever. Versicle. We bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost : Praise Him and magnify Him forever. FOR THE FESTIVAL OF THE REFORMATION. Antiphon. I WILL speak of Thy testimonies also before kings : And will not be ashamed. Ver sides. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet. Hallelujah! And a light unto my path. Hallelujah. The Lord our God be with us. Hallelujah! As He was with our fathers. Hallelujah. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion. Hallelujah! Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Hallelujah. 102 INVITATOEIES, ANTIPHONS, Stand fast therefore in the liberty. Hallelujah ! Wherewith Christ hath made you free. Hallelujah. B FOE A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER. Antiphon. E merciful unto me, Lord, for I cry unto Thee daily : Bow down Thine ear, Lord, hear me, for I am poor and needy. Ver sides. Have mercy upon me, God, according to Thy loving kindness : According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Enter not into judgment with Thy servant, Lord: For in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. Lord, deal not with us after our sins : Nor reward us according to our iniquities. Create in us a clean heart, God : And take not Thy Holy Spirit from us. We have sinned with our fathers : We have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly. FOR THE FESTIVAL OF CHURCH DEDICATION. Antiphon. THE Lord is in His holy temple : The Lord's throne is in Heaven. Ver side. Thy testimonies are very sure. Hallelujah ! Holiness becomeih Thine house, Lord, forever. Hallelujah. RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES. 103 FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE DEAD. Antiphons. God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes : And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain ; for the former things are passed away. how glorious is that kingdom : Wherein all the saints do rejoice with Christ; they are clothed with white robes and follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. Ver sides. We have here no continuing city. Hallelujah ! But we seek one to come. Hallelujah. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Hal- leluiah ! They rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Hallelujah. FOR OTHER TIMES. Antiphons. Out of the depths : Have I cried unto Thee, Lord. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty : God hath shined. Commit thy way unto the Lord : Trust also in Him. Preserve my life: From the fear of the enemy. It is good to sing praises : Unto our God. Forsake not the works : Of Thine own hands. The Lord : Is the strength of my life. 104 INVITATORIES, ANTIPHONS, The Lord said unto my Lord : Sit Thou at my right hand. Blessed be the Lord God : The God of Israel. Blessed be the Lord out of Zion : Which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Blessed: Be His glorious Name forever. I was glad when they said unto me : Let us go into the house of the Lord. In the day of my trouble I will call upon Thee : For Thou wilt answer me. I will praise Thy Name : Forever and ever. Thou wilt show me : The path of life. We praise the Lord: Now, henceforth and forever. Blessed : Is the man that feareth the Lord. Responsories. I. FOREVER, Lord, Thy Word is settled in Heaven. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place where Thine honor dwelleth. Verse. Blessed are they that hear the Word of God and keep it. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place where Thine honor dwelleth. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place where Thine honor dwelleth. RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES. 105 II. WE know no other God before the Lord, in Whom we trust. He despiseth us not, neither putteth He away His salvation from us. Verse. His mercy let us seek with tears, and humble ourselves before Him. He despiseth us not, neither putteth He away His salvation from us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. He despiseth us not, neither putteth He away His salvation from us. III. FEAR God, and keep His commandments ; For this is the whole duty of man. Verse. There is no want to them that fear God, nor to them that love Him in truth. For this is the whole duty of man. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. For this is the whole duty of man. IV. THINE, Lord, is the power, Thine is the King- dom, and Thou art exalted above all. Give peace in our time, Lord. Verse. Creator of all things, Thou art fearful and strong, Thou art righteous and merciful. Give peace in our time, Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Give peace in our time, Lord. 106 INYITATORIES, ANTIPHONS, LOOK down, Lord, from Thy holy place, and take Thou thought of us. my God, incline Thine ear and hear. Open Thine eyes and behold our desolation. Verse. Give ear, Shepherd of Israel, Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock. Open Thine eyes and behold our desolation. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Open Thine eyes and behold our desolation. VI. BLESS the Lord at all times, and desire of Him that He would order thy ways. And in all seasons let thy counsels be with Him. Verse. Now therefore, my son, remember my com- mandments, and fear not that we are poor ; for thou hast much wealth if thou fear God. And in all seasons let thy counsels be with Him. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. And in all seasons let thy counsels be with Him. VII. MAKE me to go in the path of Thy commandments j Alleluia ! for therein do I delight. Alleluia ! Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Verse. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken Thou me in Thy way. Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES. 107 Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Versicles. The eyes of all wait upon Thee : And Thou givest them their meat in due season. The Lord is merciful and gracious. Hallelujah ! Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Hallelujah. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest : That He ivould send forth laborers into His harvest. Ask, and ye shall receive : That your joy may be full. give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. Halle- lujah ! For His mercy endureth forever. Hallelujah. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord : And to sing praises unto Thy Name, Most High. Lord, Thou hast heard the desire of the humble : Thou wilt preserve their heart, Thou wilt cause Thine ear to hear. The Lord will give strength unto His people. Hal- lelujah! The Lord will bless His people with peace. Hallelujah . They that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament. Hallelujah ! And they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars forever and ever.' Hallelujah. By Me kings reign, and princes decree justice : By Me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. He shall give His angels charge over thee : To keep thee in all thy ways. 108 INVITATORIES, ANTIPHONS. The Lord God is a sun and shield ; the Lord will give grace and glory. Hallelujah ! No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. Hallelujah. Sanctify us through Thy truth. Hallelujah ! Thy Word is truth. Hallelujah. Lord, teach me to do Thy will. Hallelujah ! Let Thy good Spirit lead me in the right ivay. Hallelujah. Show me Thy ways, Lord. Hallelujah! Teach me Thy paths. Hallelujah. Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance : Feed them also, and lift them up forever. Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy Name: Deliver us, and purge away our sins, for Thy Name's sake. I have trusted in Thy mercy : My heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. Bless the Lord, my soul : and all that is within me, bless His holy Name : Bless the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Hallelujah. Call upon Me in the day of trouble : I will deliver Thee, and Thou shalt glorify me. Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts : Strengthen Thou me according to Thy Word. COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. ^ The endings of the Collects and Prayers are not here given in full. When a Collect is used singly, the full ending is to be supplied ; and when two or more are used together, the full ending is to be added to the last. ^f When the Prayer is addressed to God the Father, the full ending is : " Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end." T| When the Prayer is addressed to God the Son, the ending is : " Who livest andreignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end." % When mention is made of the Saviour in the body of the Prayer, the ending is: " Through the same, Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end." 1. GRANT us, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, a stead- fast faith in Jesus Christ, a cheerful hope in Thy mercy, and a sincere love to Thee and to all our fellow men; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OLORD God, heavenly Father, we give Thee thanks that of Thy great goodness and mercy, Thou didst suffer Thine Only-Begotten Son to become Incarnate, and to redeem us from sin and everlasting death ; and we beseech Thee, enlighten our hearts, by Thy Holy Spirit, that we may evermore yield Thee unfeigned 109 110 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. thanks for this Thy grace, and may comfort ourselves with the same in all time of tribulation and temptation ; through the same, Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen, 3. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast given us command- ment to pray for the gift of the Holy Ghost : Most heartily we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Advocate, to grant us Thy Holy Spirit, that He may quicken our hearts by Thy saving Word, and lead us into all truth, that He may guide, instruct, enlighten, govern, comfort and sanctify us unto everlasting life ; through the same, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 4. SEND, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, Thy Holy Spirit into our hearts, that He may rule and direct us according to Thy will, comfort us in all our temp- tations and afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us into all truth ; that we, being steadfast in the faith, may increase in love and in all good works, and in the end obtain everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 5. ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, Who, of Thy tender love towards us sinners, hast given us Thy Son, that believing on Him we might have everlasting life : Grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may continue steadfast in this faith to the end, and may come to everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 6. A LMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who, by Thy XA. Son, hast promised us forgiveness of sins and ever- COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. Ill lasting life : We beseech Thee so to rule and govern our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that in our daily need, and especially in all time of temptation, we may seek help from Him, and by a true and lively faith in Thy Word obtain the same ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 7. OLORD God, heavenly Father, We beseech Thee, let Thy Holy Spirit dwell in us, that He may enlighten and lead us into all truth, and evermore defend us from all adversities ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 8. OLORD God, heavenly Father, Who hast given Thine only Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification : Quicken us, we beseech Thee, by Thy Holy Spirit, unto newness of life, that, through the power of His Resurrection, we may dAvell with Christ forever ; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 9. ALMIGHTY and Everliving God, Who makest us both to will and to do those things which are good, and acceptable unto Thy Divine Majesty: Let Thy Fatherly hand, we beseech Thee, ever be over us ; let Thy Holy Spirit ever be with us ; and so lead us in the knowledge and obedience of Thy Word, that in the end we may obtain everlasting life ; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. FOR THE CHURCH. 10. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, unto Thy Church, Thy Holy Spirit, and the wisdom which 112 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. cornetk down from above, that Thy Word, as becometh it, may not be bound, but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ's holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve Thee, and in the confession of Thy Name abide unto the end ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 11. MERCIFUL Lord, we beseech Thee to cast the bright beams of Thy light upon Thy Church, that it being instructed by the doctrine of the blessed Apostles, may so walk in the light of Thy truth, that it may at length attain to the light of everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 12. OGOD, our Protector: Behold, and look upon the face of Thine Anointed, Who hath given Himself foi the redemption of all, and grant that from the rising of the sun to the going down thereof, Thy Name may be great among the^ Gentiles, and that in every place, sacrifice and a pure offering may be made unto Thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 13. OLORD, favorably receive the prayers of Thy Church, that, being delivered from all adversity and error, it may serve Thee in safety and freedom; and grant us Thy peace in our time ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 14. For the Children of the Church. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who dost will that not one of these little ones should perish, and hast sent Thine Only Son to seek and to save that COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 113 "which was lost, and through Him hast said, Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not ; for of such is the kingdom of God : Most heartily we beseech Thee so to bless and govern the children of Thy Church, by Thy Holy Spirit, that they may grow in grace and in the knowledge of Thy Word ; protect and defend them against all danger and harm, giving Thy holy Angels charge over them ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 15. For the Ministers of the Word. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who alone doest great wonders : Send down upon Thy Ministers. and upon the Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of Thy grace ; and, that they may truly please Thee, pour upon them the continual dew of Thy blessing; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. \6. ALMIGHTY and gracious God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who hast commanded us to pray that Thou wouldest send forth laborers into Thy harvest : Of Thine infinite mercy give us true teachers and ministers of Thy Word, and put Thy saving Gos- pel in their hearts and on their lips, that they may truly fulfill Thy command, and preach nothing contrary to Thy Holy Word ; that we, being warned, instructed, nurtured, comforted and strengthened by Thy heavenly Word, may do these things which are well-pleasing to Thee, and profitable to us ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 17. ALMIGHTY God, Who by Thy Son Jesus Christ, didst give to Thy holy Apostles many excellent 114 COLLECTS AND PRAYER& gifts, and commandedst them earnestly to feed Thy flock : Make, we beseech Thee, all Pastors diligently to preach Thy holy Word, and the people obediently to follow the same, that they may receive the crown of everlasting glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 18. For the Church in its Conflicts. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who wilt have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth : We beseech Thy glorious Majesty, through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, impart the grace and help of Thy Holy Spirit to all ministers of Thy Word, that they may purely teach it to the saving of men; bring to naught by Thine Almighty power and unsearchable wisdom, all the counsels of those who hate Thy Word, and who, by corrupt teaching or with violent hands, would destroy it, and enlighten them with the knowledge of Thy glory ; that we, leading a quiet and peaceable life, may, by a pure faith, learn the riches of Thy heavenly grace, and in holiness and righteousness serve Thee, the only true God ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 19. For 'those v:ho have Erred. ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, Whose prop- erty it is always to have mercy : We most earnestly beseech Thee to visit with Thy fatherly correction all such as have erred and gone astray from the truth of Thy holy Word, and to bring them to a due sense of their error, that they may again with hearty faith re- ceive and hold fast Thine unchangeable Truth ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 115 20. ALMIGHTY, Merciful, and Gracious God and Father, with our whole heart we beseech Thee for all who have forsaken the Christian faith, all who have wandered from any portion thereof, or are in doubt or temptation through the corruptors of Thy Word, that Thou wouldst visit them as a Father, reveal unto them their error, and bring them back from their wanderings, that they, in singleness of heart, taking pleasure alone in the pure truth of Thy Word, may be made wise thereby unto everlasting life ; through faith in Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 21. For Unity. OGOD, Who restorest to the right way them that err, Who gatherest them that are scattered, and preservest them that are gathered : Of Thy tender mercy, we beseech Thee, pour upon Thy Christian people the grace of Unity, that, all schisms being healed, Thy flock, united to the true Shepherd of Thy Church, may worthily serve Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 22. For the Removal of Schism. BRING to naught, Christ, the schisms of heresy, which seek to subvert Thy truth ; That, as Thou art acknowledged in heaven and in earth as one and the same Lord, so Thy people, gathered from all nations, may serve Thee in unity of faith. Amen. 23. For the Jews. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who lovest to show mercy : Hear the prayers which we offer 116 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. unto Thee for Thine ancient people, that, acknow- ledging Jesus Christ, Who is the Light of truth, they may be delivered from their darkness ; through the same, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 24. For the Heathen. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who desirest not the death of a sinner, but wouldest have all men to repent and live : Hear our prayers for the Heathen ; take away iniquity from their hearts, and turn them from their idols unto the living and true God, and to Thine only Son ; and gather them into Thy holy Church, to the glory of Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES. 25. MERCIFUL Father in heaven, Who holdest in Thy hand all the might of man, and who hast ordained the powers that be for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well, and of Whom is all rule and authority in the kingdoms of the world : We humbly beseech Thee, graciously regard Thy servants, the President of the L^nited States, the Governor of this Commonwealth, our Judges and Magistrates, and all the rulers of the earth. May all that receive the sword, as Thy ministers, bear it accord- ing to Thy commandment. Enlighten and defend them by Thy aSTame, God. Grant them wisdom and under- standing, that, under their peaceable governance, Thy people may be guarded and directed in righteousness, quietness, and unity. Protect and prolong their life, God of our salvation, that we, with them, may show COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 117 forth the praise of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 26. For our Enemies. FORGIVE, we beseech Thee, Lord, our enemies, and them that despitefully use us, and so change their hearts that they may walk with us in meekness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 27. ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God, Who, through Thine Only Son, our blessed Lord, hast com- manded us to love our enemies, to do good to them that hate us, and to pray for them that persecute us : We earnestly beseech Thee that by Thy gracious visi- tation they may be led to true repentance, and may have the same love, and be of one accord, and of one mind and heart with us, and with Thy whole Church ; through the same, Thy dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 28. In time of National Calamity. OLORD God, heavenly Father: We humbly confess unto Thee that by our evil doings and continual disobedience, we have deserved these Thy chastise- ments ; but we earnestly beseech Thee, for Thy Name's sake, to spare us ; restrain the harmful power of the enemy, and succor Thy suffering people; that Thy Word may be declared faithfully and without hinder- ance, and that we, amending our sinful lives, may walk obediently to Thy holy commandments ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 118 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 29. LOOK mercifully, Lord, we beseech Thee, on the affliction of Thy people ; and let not our sins de- stroy us, but let Thine Almighty mercy save us; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 30. MOST loving and gracious Lord God, Who for our many grievous sins art pleased sorely to chasten us : We flee to Thy tender and fatherly compassion alone, beseeching Thee that, as a father pitieth his chil- dren, Thou wouldest pity us miserable sinners. Turn away Thy righteous wrath, and give us not over to deserved death, but deliver us, that we may now and evermore praise Thee, gracious God and Father, Who desirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness and live; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 81. For Prisoners. ALMIGHTY God, Who didst bring the Apostle Peter forth out of prison : Have mercy upon all who are innocently imprisoned, and set them free from their bonds, that we may rejoice in their deliver- ance, and continually give praise to Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 32. For Peace and Quietness. OLORD, we beseech Thee, mercifully to hear the prayers of Thy Church, that we, being delivered from all adversities, and serving Thee with a quiet mind, may enjoy Thy peace all the days of our life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 119 IN TIME OP AFFLICTION AND DISTRESS. 33. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, the Consolation of the sorrowful, and the Strength of the weak : May the prayers of them that in any tribulation or distress cry unto Thee, graciously come before Thee, so that in all their necessities they may mark and receive Thy manifold help and comfort ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 34. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, Who hast ap- pointed us to endure sufferings and death with our Lord Jesus Christ, before we enter with Him into eter- nal glory: Grant us grace at all times to subject our- selves to Thy holy will, and to continue steadfast in the true faith unto the end of our lives, and at all times to find peace and joy in the blessed hope of the resurrection of the dead, and of the glory of the world to come ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 35. ALMIGHTY God, Cast not away Thy people who cry unto Thee in their tribulation : but for the glory of Thy Name, be pleased to succor the afflicted ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 36. For the Sick. ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God, the eternal Salvation of them that believe: Hear our prayers in behalf of Thy servants who are sick, for whom we implore the aid of Thy mercy, that being restored to health, they may render thanks to Thee in Thy Church ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. 120 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 37. OLORD, look down from heaven, behold, visit and relieve Thy servants, for whom we offer our sup- plications; look upon them with the eyes of* Thy mercy; give them comfort and sure confidence in Thee ; defend them from the danger of the enemy, and keep them in perpetual peace and safety ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 38. For Mothers. ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God and Father, Crea- tor of all things, Who by Thy grace, through Thy Son, our Lord, makest the anguish of our human birth a holy and salutary cross : We pray Thee, gracious Father, Lord and God, that Thou wouldest preserve and guard the work of Thine own hand. Forsake not them who cry to Thee in sore travail, but deliver them out of all their pains, to their joy, and to the glory of Thy goodness ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 39. In time of Great Sickness. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, our heavenly Father : We, Thine erring children, humbly confess unto Thee, that we have justly deserved the chasten- ing, which for our sins Thou hast sent upon us ; But we entreat Thee, of Thy boundless goodness to grant us true repentance, graciously to forgive our sins, to remove from us or to lighten our merited punishment, and so to strengthen us by Thy grace that as obedient children we may be subject to Thy will, and bear our afflictions in patience ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 121 40. In time of Drought. OGOD, most merciful Father : We beseech Thee to open the windows of heaven, and to send a fruitful rain upon us, to revive the earth, and to refresh the fruits thereof, for all things droop and wither; gra- ciously hear our prayer in this our necessity, that we may praise and glorify Thy Name forever and ever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 41. In time of Unseasonable Weather. OLORD God, heavenly Father, Who art gracious and merciful, and hast promised that Thou wilt hear us when we call upon Thee in our troubles: We beseech Thee, look not upon our sins and evil doings, but upon our necessities, and according to Thy mercy send us such seasonable weather, that the earth may in due time yield her increase; that by Thy goodness we may receive our daily bread, and learn to know Thee as a merciful God, and evermore give thanks to Thee for Thy goodness ; through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord. Amen. THANKSGIVING. 42. OLORD God, heavenly Father, from Whom with- out ceasing we receive exceeding abundantly all good gifts, and Who daily of Thy pure grace guardest us against all evil : Grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that acknowledging with our whole heart all this Thy goodness, we may now and evermore thank and praise Thy loving kindness and tender mercy; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 122 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 43. ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, Whose mer- cies are new unto us every morning, and Who, though we have in no wise deserved Thy goodness, dost abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul :' Give us, we pray Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may heartily acknowledge Thy merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for all Thy benefits, and serve Thee in willing obedience ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 44. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, Who in Thy fatherly wisdom hast chastened us on account of our sins, that we might not continue in impenitence and vain confidence, and thus perish with the ungodly ; in the midst of wrath Thou hast remembered mercy, and hast graciously delivered us out of our affliction. We give Thee therefore most hearty thanks and praise, that Thou hast turned away from us Thy just anger, and shown Thyself favorable toward us Thine unworthy servants. Bless the Lord, my soul : and all that is within me, bless His holy Name. Bless the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Thou, Lord, art merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Glory be to Thee, God, forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 45. GLORY be to Thee, God Most Holy. Glory be to Thee, God Most High. Glory be to Thee, King of heaven and earth, Who, as a father pitieth his children, pit : est us. Fill us with joy and gladness in the Holy Ghost, that when Thou shalt render to every man according to his works, we may be found acceptable before Thee, through Him Who hath re- COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 123 deemed us from the shame and curse of sin, even Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord. Amen. FOR SPECIAL GIFTS AND GRACES. 46. For Protection during the Day. OLORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and Ever- lasting God, Who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day : Defend us in the same with Thy mighty power ; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings, being ordered by Thy governance, may be righteous in Thy sight ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 47. For Protection during the Night. 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. 48. For Grace to use our Gifts. OLORD God Almighty, Who dost endue Thy ser- vants with divers and singular gifts of the Holy Ghost: Leave us not, Ave beseech Thee, destitute of Thy manifold gifts, nor yet of grace to use them alway to Thy honor and glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 49. For Grace to receive the Word. BLESSED Lord, Who hast caused all Holy Scrip- tures to be written for our learning: Grant that 124 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of Thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which Thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 50. For Grace to be led into all Truth. ENLIGHTEN our minds, we beseech Thee, God, by the Spirit which proceedeth from Thee ; that, as Thy Son hath promised, we may be led into all truth; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 51. For Spiritual Renewal. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast given us Thy Only- Begotten Son to take our nature upon Him : Grant that we being regenerate, and made Thy chil- dren by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by Thy Holy Spirit; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 52. For Penitence. MERCIFUL Father, Give us grace that we may never presume to sin; but if at any time we offend Thy Divine Majesty, may we truly repent and lament our offence, and by a lively faith obtain remis- sion of all our sins ; solely through the merits of Thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 53. For Pardon, HEAR, we beseech Thee, Lord, the prayer of Thy suppliants, and spare those who confess their sins COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 125 unto Thee, that Thou mayest bestow upon us both pardon and peace ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 54. For Deliverance from Sin. WE beseech Thee, Lord, in Thy clemency to show us Thine unspeakable mercy; that Thou mayest both set us free from our sins, and rescue us from the punishments which, for our sins, we deserve; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 55. For Grace to do God's Will. ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which Thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when He shall come again in His glorious Majesty to judge both the quick and dead, we may rise to the life immortal ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 56. For Grace to love and serve God. OGOD, Who, through the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, dost pour the gifts of charity into the hearts of Thy faithful people : Grant unto Thy servants health both of mind and body, that they may love Thee with their whole strength, and with their whole heart per- form those things which are pleasing unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 126 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 57. For Aid against Temptation. OGOD, Who justifiest the ungodly, and Who desirest not the death of the sinner : We humbly implore Thy Majesty, that Thou wouldest graciously assist, by Thy heavenly aid, and evermore shield with Thy pro- tection, Thy servants who trust in Thy mercy, that they may be separated by no temptations from Thee, and, without ceasing, may serve Thee ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 58. For Faith. ALMIGHTY and Ever-living God, Who hast given to them that believe exceeding great and precious promises : Grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in Thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in Thy sight may never be reproved. Hear us, Lord, through the same, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 59. For Divine Guidance and Help. DIRECT us, Lord, in all our doings, with Thy most gracious favor, and further us with Thy con- tinual 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. 60. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of Thy laws, and in the works of Thy commandments ; that, through Thy COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 127 most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul ; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 61. For Spiritual Illumination. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the brightness of Thy glory may shine forth upon us, and that the light of Thy light by the illumination of the Holy Spirit may stablish the hearts of all that have been born anew by Thy grace ; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 62. For Likeness to Christ. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast given Thine Only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin and also an ensample of godly life: Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that His inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavor ourselves to follow the blessed steps of His most holy life ; through the same, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 63. For a Right Knowledge of Christ. ALMIGHTY God, Whom to know is everlasting life : Grant us perfectly to know Thy Son Jesus Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life ; that following His steps we may steadfastly walk in the way that leadeth to eternal life ; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 64. For the Holy Spirit. OLORD God, heavenly Father, Who by the blessed light of Thy divine Word hast led us to the know- 128 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. ledge of Thy Son : We most heartily beseech Thee so to replenish us with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may ever walk in the light of Thy truth, and re- joicing with sure confidence in Christ our Saviour, may in the end be brought unto everlasting salvation ; through the same, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen, 65. A LMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who of Thy ±\. great mercy in Jesus Christ Thy Son dost grant us forgiveness of sin, and all things pertaining to life and godliness : Grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that He may so rule our hearts, that we, being ever mindful of Thy fatherly mercy, may strive to mortify the flesh, and to overcome the world; and, serving Thee in holiness and pureness of living, may give Thee continual thanks for all Thy goodness ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 66. For Purity. ALMIGHTY God, unto Whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from Whom no secrets are hid : Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspi- ration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy holy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 67. For Innocency of Life. OGOD, Whose strength is made perfect in weak- ness : Mortify and kill all vices in us, and so strengthen us by Thy grace, that by the innocency of our lives, and the constancy of our faith even unto death, we may glorify Thy holy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. COLLECTS AND PRAYERS.' 129 68. For Love to God. OGOD, Who makest all things to work together for good to them that love Thee : Pour into our hearts such steadfast love toward Thee, that the pure desires which by Thy Spirit have been stirred up in us, may not be turned aside by any temptation ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 69. For Charity. OLORD, Who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are nothing worth : Send Thy Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excel- lent gift of Charity, the very bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before Thee; grant this for Thine Only Son Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. 70. For Humility. OGOD, Who resistest the proud, and givest grace to the humble : Grant unto us true humility, after the likeness in which Thine Only Son hath revealed it in Himself, that we may never be lifted up and provoke Thy wrath, but in all lowliness be made partaker^ yf the gifts of Thy grace ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 71. For Patience. OGOD, Who by the meek endurance of Thine Only- begotten Son didst beat down the pride of the old enemy : Help us, we beseech Thee, rightly to treasure in our hearts what our Lord hath of His goodness 9 130 COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. borne for our sakes; that after His example we may bear with patience whatsoever things are adverse to us ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 72. For a Happy Death. CONFIRM, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, Thine unworthy servants in Thy grace ; that in the hour of our death the adversary may not prevail against us, but that we may be found worthy of everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 73. For the Blessedness of Heaven. ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God, Who didst give Thine Only Son to be a High Priest of good things to come : Hereafter grant unto us, Thine unworthy ser- vants, to have our share in the company of the blessed ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 74. For Peace. OGOD, Who art the Author of peace and Lover of concord, in knowledge of Whom standeth our eter- nal life, Whose service is perfect freedom : Defend us, Thy humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies ; that we, surely trusting in Thy defence, may not feat the power of any adversaries ; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR ANSWER TO PRAYER. 75. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common suppli- COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. 131 cations unto Thee ; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in Thy Name, Thou wilt grant their requests : Fulfill now, Lord, the desires and petitions of Thy servants, as may be most expe- dient for them ; granting us in this world knowledge of Thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. 76. ALMIGHTY God, the Fountain of all wisdom, Who knowest our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance in asking : We beseech Thee to have com- passion upon our infirmities ; and those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blind- ness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, for the wor- thiness of Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 77. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast promised to hear the . petitions of those who ask in Thy Son's Name : We beseech Thee mercifully to incline Thine ear to us who have now made our prayers and supplications unto Thee ; and grant that those things which we have faithfully asked according to Thy will, may effectually be obtained, to the relief of our necessities, and to the setting forth of Thy glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. GENERAL PRAYERS. THE LITANY. % The Litany may be used at Matins on Sundays when there is no Communion, and at Vespers on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fri- days, and on Days of Humiliation and Prayer. The Responses in italics should be sung or said by the Congregation. The Re- sponses may be repeated after each phrase, or only at the end of each group, as here followeth : LORD, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us. O God, the Father in heaven ; Have mercy upon us. O God the Son, Redeemer of the world ; Have mercy upon lis. O God, the Holy Ghost ; Have mercy upon us. Be gracious unto us. Spare us, good Lord. Be gracious unto us. Help us, good Lord. 132 GENERAL PRAYERS. 133 From all sin ; From all error ; From all evil; Good Lord, deliver us. From the crafts and assaults of the devil ; From sudden and evil death ; From pestilence and famine ; From war and bloodshed ; From sedition and rebellion ; From lightning and tempest ; From all calamity by fire and water; Alia from everlasting death : Good Lord, deliver us. By the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation ; By Thy holy Nativity ; By Thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation ; By Thine Agony and Bloody Sweat ; By Thy Cross and Passion ; By Thy precious Death and Burial ; By Thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension ; And by the coming of the Holy Ghost, the Com- forter : Help us, good Lord. In all time of our tribulation ; In all time of our prosperity ; In the hour of death ; And in the day of judgment : Help us, good Lord. We poor sinners do beseech Thee ; To hear us, Lord God. And to lead and govern Thy holy Christian Church in the right way ; To preserve all pastors and ministers of Thy Church in the true knowledge and understanding of Thy Word, and in holiness of life ; 134 GENERAL PRAYERS. To put an end to all schisms and causes of offence ; To bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are deceived ; To beat down Satan under our feet : To send faithful laborers into Thy harvest ; To accompany Thy Word with Thy Spirit and grace ; To raise up them that fall, and to strengthen such as do stand ; And to comfort and help the weak-hearted and the distressed : We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. To give to all nations peace and concord ; To preserve our country from discord and con- tention ; To give to our nation perpetual victory over all its enemies ; To direct and defend our President, and all in authority ; And to bless and keep our magistrates, and all our people : We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. To behold and succor all who are in danger, neces- sity, and tribulation ; To protect all who travel by land or water ; To preserve all women in the perils of childbirth ; To strengthen and keep all sick persons and young children ; To set free all who are innocently imprisoned ; To defend and provide for all fatherless children and widows ; And to have mercy upon all men : We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. To forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn their hearts ; GENEBAL PRAYERS. 135 To give and preserve to our use the fruits of the earth ; And graciously to hear our prayers : We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God ; We beseech Thee to hear us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world ; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world ; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world ; Grant us Thy peace. O Christ, hear us. Ghrist y hear us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Amen. ^1 Then shall the Minister, and the Congregation with him, say the Lord's Prayer, after which may be said one or more of the Litany Collects here following. OUR Father, Who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 136 GENERAL PRAYERS. LITANY COLLECTS. 1. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins. Neither reward us according to our iniquities. ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, "Who de- sirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his evil way and live : We beseech Thee graciously to turn from us those punishments which we by our sins have deserved, and to grant us grace ever hereafter to serve Thee in holiness and pureness of living; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 2. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy Name. Deliver us, and purge away our sins, for Thy Name's sake. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who by Thy Holy Spirit dost govern and sanctify the whole Christian Church : Hear our prayers for all members of the same, and mercifully grant, that by Thy grace they may serve Thee in true faith; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 3. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins. Neither reward us according to our iniquities. OGOD, merciful Father, Who despisest not the sigh- ing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as are sorrowful : Mercifully assist our prayers which we make before Thee in all our troubles and adversities, when- soever they oppress us; and graciously hear us, that those evils which the craft and subtilty of the devil or man worketh against us, may, by Thy good providence, be brought to naught ; that we Thy servants, being hurt by no persecutions, may evermore give thanks GENERAL PRAYERS. 137 unto Thee in Thy holy Church ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 4. O Lord, enter not into judgment with Thy servant. For in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. ALMIGHTY God, Who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 5. Call upon Me in the day of trouble. I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me. SPARE us, O Lord, and mercifully forgive us our sins, and though by our continual transgressions we have merited Thy punishments, be gracious unto us, and grant that all those evils which we have deserved, may be turned from us, and overruled to our everlast- ing good ', through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 6. For Peace. The Lord will give strength unto His people. .The Lord will bless His people withpeace. OGOD, from Whom all holy desires, all good coun- sels, and all just works do proceed : Give unto Thy servants that peace, which the world cannot give ; that our heart may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that by Thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. 138 GENERAL PRAYERS. II. THE SUFFRAGES. % The Suffrages may be used at Matins or Vespers in the same manner as the Litany. LORD, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, 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. I said, Lord, be merciful unto me ; Meal my soul; for L have sinned against Thee. Return, O Lord, how long? And let it repent Thee concerning Thy servants. Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us ; According as we hope in Thee. Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness; And let Thy saints shout for joy. O Lord, save our rulers ; Let the King hear us when we call. Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance ; Feed them also, and lift them up for ever. Remember Thy Congregation ; Which Thou hast purchased of old. Peace be within thy walls ; And prosperity within thy palaces. Let us pray for our absent brethren ; Thou, our God, save Thy servants that trust in Thee. GENERAL PRAYERS. 139 Let us pray for the broken-hearted and the captives ; Redeem Israel, God, out of all his troubles. Send them help from the Sanctuary ; And strengthen them out of Zion. Hear my prayer, O Lord ; And let my cry come unto Thee. «[ Then may be said responsively, by the Minister and Congrega- tion, the Psalm De profundis at Matins, and Miserere mei at Vespers. Ps. cxxx. De profundis. OUT of the depths have I cried : Unto Thee, Lord. Lord, hear my voice : Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my suppli- cations. If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities : Lord, who shall stand f But there is forgiveness with Thee : That Thou mayest be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait : And in His Word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning : 1 say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord : For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption. And He shall redeem Israel : From all his iniquities. Glorv 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. 140 GENERAL PRAYERS. Ps. li. Miserere mei. HAVE mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving-kindness : According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity : And cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions : And my sin is ever before me. Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight : That Thou mightest be justified when Thou speakest, and be clear when Thou judg est. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity : And in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts : And in the hidden part Thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean : Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness : That the bones ivhich Thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide Thy face from my sins : And blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God : And renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence : < And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation ; And uphold me with Thy free Spirit. Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways : And sinners shall be converted unto Thee. Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation : And my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy righteousness. GENERAL PRAYERS, 141 O Lord, open Thou my lips : And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. For Thou desirest not sacrifice, else would I give it : Thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : A broken and a contrite heart, God, Thou wilt not despise. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion : Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offeriDg : Then shall they offer bullocks upon Thine Altar. 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. If Then shall be said: Turn us again, O God of hosts ; Cause TJiy face to shine and we shall be saved. Arise, O Christ, for our help ; And redeem us, for Thy mercy's sake. Hear my prayer, O Lord ; And let my cry come unto Thee. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. | Then may the Minister say a Collect for the Season and any other suitable Collects, and after that he may say this Collect for Peace. Give peace in our days, O Lord : Because there is none other that Jighteth for us, except Thou, our God. O Lord, let there be peace in Thy strength : And abundance in Thy towers. Let us pray. 142 GENERAL PRAYERS. OGOD, from Whom all holy desires, all good coun= sels, and all just works do proceed : Give unto Thy servants that peace, which the world cannot give ; that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that by Thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness ; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. U Then may be sung or said : Bless we the Lord : Thanks be to God. ILL THE MORNING SUFFRAGES. fl To be said at Matins, or at the Morning Prayer of the Household. LORD, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. % Then shall all say the Lord's Prayer and the Apostles' Creed : 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. BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth ; And in Jesus Christ His only i GENERAL PRAYERS. 143 Son, our Lord ; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary : Suffered under Pon- tius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried ; He de- scended 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 Christian Church, the Communion of Saints ; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body; And the Life everlasting. Amen. UNTO Thee have I cried, O Lord : And in the morning shall my prayer prevent Thee. Let my mouth be filled with Thy praise : And with TJiy honor all the day. O Lord, hide Thy face from my sins : And blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God : And renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Tliy presence : And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation : And uphold me with Thy free Spirit. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day : To keep us ivithout sin: Have mercy upon us, O Lord : Have mercy upon us. O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon ug : As our trust is in Thee. Hear my prayer, O Lord : And let my cry come unto Thee. The Lord be with you : And with thy spirit. Let us pray. 144 GENERAL PRAYERS. 1} Then shall be said the Prayer h&re following, or No. 46 or No. 60 of the Collects and Prayers, or any other suitable prayer. "TT7E give thanks unto Thee, Heavenly Father, through VV Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast pro- tected us through the night from all danger and harm; and we beseech Thee to preserve and keep us, this day also, from all sin and evil; that in all our thoughts, words and deeds, we may serve and please Thee. Into Thy hands we commend our bodies and souls, and all that is ours. Let Thy holy angel have charge con- cerning us, that the wicked one have no power over us. Amen. Bless we the Lord. Thanks he to God. IV. THE EVENING SUFFRAGES. *[ To be used at Vespers, or at the Evening Prayer of the Household, LORD, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. o *[ Then shall all say : UR Father, Who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil. Amen. GENERAL PRAYERS. 145 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 Pon- tius Pilate ; Was crucified, dead, and buried ; He de- scended 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 Christian Church, the Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins ; The Resurrection of the body ; And the Life everlasting. Amen. Blessed art Thou, Lord God of our fathers : And greatly to be praised and glorified forever. Bless we the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost : We praise and magnify Him forever. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven : And greatly to be praised, and glorified, and highly exalted forever. The Almighty and Merciful Lord, bless and pre- serve us. Amen. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this night : To keep us without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us. Have mercy upon us. O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us : As our trust is in Thee. Hear my prayer, O Lord : And let my cry come unto Thee. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit Let us pray. 10 146 GENERAL PRAYERS. % Then shall be said the Prayer here following, or Nb. 47 of the Collects and Prayers, or any other suitable Prayer. WE give thanks unto Thee, Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast this day so graciously protected us ; and we beseech Thee to forgive us all our sins, and the wrong which we have done, and by Thy great mercy defend us from all the perils and dangers of this night. Into Thy hands we commend our bodies and souls, and all that is ours. Let Thy holy angel have charge concerning us, that the wicked one have no power over us. Amen. Bless we the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE BIDDING PRAYER. BKETHKEN, let us pray for the whole Christian Church, that the Lord our God would vouchsafe to defend it against all the assaults and temptations of the adversary, and to keep it perpetually upon the true foundation, Jesus Christ. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, "Who hast revealed Thy glory to all nations in Jesus Christ and the word of His truth : Keep, we beseech Thee, in safety the works of Thy mercy, that so Thy Church, spread throughout all nations, may serve Thee in true faith, and persevere in the confession of Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray for the Ministers of the Word, for all estates of men in the Church, and for all the people of God. GENERAL PRAYERS. 147 ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, by Whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanc- tified : 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 voca- tion and ministry, may truly and godly serve Thee ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray for our Catechumens, that the Lord our God would open their hearts and the door of His mercy, that having received the remission of all their sins by the washing of regeneration, they may be mindful of their baptismal covenant, and evermore be found in Christ Jesus our Lord. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Who dost always multiply Thy Church, and with Thy light and grace dost strengthen the hearts of those whom Thou hast regenerated, confirming unto them Thy covenant and faithfulness: Grant unto our Catechumens increase both of faith and knowledge, that they may rejoice in their Baptism and really and heartily renew their cove- nant with Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray for all in authority, and especially for the Government of the United States, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty. MERCIFUL Father in heaven, Who boldest in Thy hand all the might of man, and Who hast ordained the powers that be for the punishment of evil- doers, and for the praise of them that do well, and of Whom is all rule and authority in the kingdoms of the world : We humbly beseech Thee, .graciously regard Thy servants, the President of the United States, the Governor of this Commonwealth, our Judges and magistrates, and all the Rulers of the earth ; that all who receive the sword, as Thy ministers, may bear it 148 GENERAL PRAYERS. according to Thy commandment ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray our Lord God Almighty that He would deliver the world from all error, take away disease, ward off famine, open the prisons, set free those in bond- age, grant a safe return to the wayfarers, health to the sick, and to our mariners a harbor of security. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, the Consolation of the sorrowful, and the Strength of the weak : May the prayers of them that in any tribulation or distress cry unto Thee graciously come before Thee, so that in all their necessities they may mark and receive Thy manifold help and comfort ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. ^Here may be offered Prayers for Schismatics, Jews, and Heathen. {See Collects and Prayers, pages 115, 116. ) Let us pray for peace, that we may come to the knowledge of God's holy "Word, and walk before Him as becometh Christians. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, King of glory, . and Lord of heaven and -earth, by Whose Spirit all things are governed, by Whose providence all things are ordered, Who art the God of peace, and the author of all concord : Grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy heavenly peace and concord, that we may serve Thee in true fear, to the praise and glory of Thy Name ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray for our enemies, that God would remem- ber them in mercy, and graciously vouchsafe unto them such things as are both needful for them and profitable unto their salvation. ALMIGHTY, everlasting God, Who, through Thine Only Son, our blessed Lord, hast com- manded us to love our enemies, to do good to them GENERAL PRAYERS. 149 that hate us, and to pray for them that persecute us: We earnestly beseech Thee, that by Thy gracious visi- tation all our enemies may be led to true repentance, and may have the same love, and be of one accord and of one mind and heart, with us and with Thy whole Christian Church ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray for the fruits of the earth, that God would send down His blessing upon them, and graciously dis- pose our hearts to enjoy them in submission to His holy will. OLOKD, Father Almighty, Who by Thy Word hast created and dost bless and uphold all things : We pray Thee so to reveal unto us Thy Word our Lord Jesus Christ, that He dwelling in our hearts, we may by Thy grace be made meet to receive Thy blessing on all the fruits of the earth, and whatsoever pertains to our bodily need ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Finally, let us pray for all those things for which our Lord would have us ask : 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 trespasser, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. VI. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Who art worthy to be had in reverence by all the children of men : We give Thee most humble and hearty thanks for the 150 GENERAL PRAYERS. innumerable blessings, both temporal and spiritual, which, without any merit or worthiness on our part, Thou hast bestowed upon us. We praise Thee, especially, that Thou hast pre- served unto us, in their purity, Thy saving Word, and the sacred ordinances of Thy house. And we beseech Thee, O Lord, to grant and preserve unto Thy holy Church, throughout the world, purity of doctrine, and faithful pastors who shall preach Thy Word with power; and help all who hear, rightly to understand, and truly to believe the same. Be Thou the Protector and Defender of Thy people in all time of tribulation and danger ; and may we, in communion with Thy Church, and in brotherly unity with all our fellow- Christians, fight the good fight of faith, and in the end receive the salvation of our souls. Bestow Thy grace upon all the nations of the earth. Especially do we entreat Thee to bless our land, and all its inhabitants, and all who are in authority. Cause Thy glory to dwell among us, and let mercy and truth, righteousness and peace, everywhere prevail. To this end we commend to Thy care all our schools, and pray Thee to make them nurseries of useful knowledge and of Christian virtues, that they may bring forth the wholesome fruits of life. Graciously defend us from all calamities by fire and water, from war and pestilence, from scarcity and fam- ine. Protect and prosper every one in his appropriate calling, and cause all useful arts to flourish among us. Be Thou the God and Father of the widow and the orphan, the Helper of the sick and needy, and the Comforter of the forsaken and distressed. % Here special Supplications, Liter cessions, and Prayers may be made. And as we are strangers and pilgrims on earth, help us by true faith and a godly life to prepare for the GENERAL PRAYERS. 151 world to come ; doing the work which Thou hast given us to do while it is day, before the night cometh when no man can work. And when our last hour shall come, support us by Thy power, and receive us into Thine everlasting kingdom ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, forever and ever. Amen. VII. ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father: We, Thine unworthy servants, do give Thee most humble and hearty thanks for all Thy goodness and loving-kind- ness to us, and to all men. We bless Thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life ; but above all, for Thine inestimable love in the re- demption of the world by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech Thee, give us that due sense of all Thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we may show forth Thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives : that, walking before Thee in holiness and righteousness all our days, we may enjoy the testimony of a good conscience and the hope of Thy favor, be sustained and comforted under the troubles of this life, and finally be received into Thine everlasting kingdom, through Thine infinite mercy in Jesus Christ our Lord. We offer unto Thee our common supplications for the good estate of Thy Church throughout the world ; that it may be so guided and governed by Thy good Spirit, that all who profess themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteous- 152 GENERAL PRAYERS. ness of life. Send down upon all ministers of the Gospel, and upon all congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of Thy grace, and that they may truly please Thee, pour upon them the continual dew of Thy blessing. Most heartily we beseech Thee, with Thy fayor to behold the President [and Congress] of the United States, and all others in authority ) and so replenish them with Thy grace, that they may always incline to Thy will, and walk in Thy way. Prosper all good counsels and all just works, that peace and happiness, truth and righteousness, religion and piety, may be established among us throughout all generations. We humbly entreat Thee also for all sorts and con- ditions of men ; that Thou wouldest be pleased to make Thy ways known unto them, Thy saving health unto all nations. v <# May it please Thee to preserve all that travel by land or water ; to succor all that are in peril or need ; and to satisfy the wants of all Thy creatures. We also commend to Thy fatherly goodness all those who are in any way afflicted or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please Thee to comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. % Here special Supplications, Intercessions, and Prayers may be made. Hear us, most merciful God_, in these our humble re- quests, which we offer up unto Thee in the Name of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, to Whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. GENERAL PRAYERS. 153 VIII. MERCIFUL God, Heavenly Father, Who hast com- manded us to meet together in Thy Name, and in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, to ask of Thee what is requisite and profitable for us and for all men, and hast graciously promised to hear our prayers and grant our requests: We present ourselves before Thy Divine Majesty, beseeching Thee to pardon our sins and unrighteousness, and to quicken our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that, with all confidence, we may ask of Thee whatsoever things are needful to Thy Church and to all men, and surely obtain the same to our profit and Thy praise. For Thy Church and people, we pray : Save and de- fend them from the power of those whom Thou hast not sent, and send them Pastors and teachers who shall faithfully seek Thy scattered sheep, bring them to the Lord Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and diligently build them up in all Thy will and pleasure, that all ungod- liness and wicked works, and all heresies, schisms, and false religion, may be done away; and that, in the unity of the true faith and the Confession of Thy dear Son, we may be one in Him, and dwell together in love, to the honor of Thy Name, and the good of our fellow-men. For all in authority, especially for all who bear rule over us, we pray: Grant that they may be Thine in- deed, put down all evil, and uphold and further all good, that we, being delivered from the fear of our enemies, may serve Thee in all holiness and right- eousness. And as it is Thy will to be a Saviour to the whole world, we also pray for all sorts and conditions of men. Draw to Thy dear Son those who are yet far from Him, and grant that those whom Thou hast drawn to Him 154 GENERAL PRAYERS. may daily grow in grace, and in the knowledge of the Lord. For all who are in any trouble or sorrow, we pray : Comfort them in their distresses, and send them speedy deliverance out of all their afflictions ; and help us to lay to heart Thy fatherly chastenings, that we may judge ourselves and amend our ways, that we come not under Thy judgments. Grant, also, that we, who are here assembled for Thy worship, may hold fast Thy Word, die unto self, and be wholly given to Thy dear Son our Saviour, Who by His bitter sufferings and death hath redeemed us from sin and condemnation, and by His glorious Resurrection and Ascension hath brought us to oneness with HimselJ and with His Church. ^f If there be no Communion the Prayer may here end with the Lord's Prayer ; but, if there be a Communion, it shall conclude as follows : May the holy Sacrament of His Body and Blood be meat and drink to us unto eternal life, that we may live in Him, and He in us, to the hallowing of Thy Name, the furtherance of Thy Kingdom, and the doin^ of Thy Will with cheerfulness and love, as it is done ii heaven. Give us also our daily bread, and all things that per- tain to our bodily comfort, health, and peace; and grant us grace to use the same to Thy honor and glory. And forgive us, O Lord, our daily faults, as we now before Thee forgive those who in any way have harmer us ; and suffer not our adversary, the devil, to prevali against us, but deliver us from him, and from all evil for Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever and ever. Amen. THE PSALMS TABLE OF PSALMS FOR THE SUNDAYS AND FESTI- VALS OF THE CHURCH YEAR. Sundays and Festivals. Matins. Vespers. 1st Sunday in Advent . Ps. 1. Ps. 143. 2d Ps. 42. Ps. 91. 3d " " Ps. 4. Ps. 98. 4th Ps. 5. Ps. 145. Christmas Ps. 19, 45, 85. Ps. 89, 110, 132. Sunday after Christmas . Ps. 121. Ps. 111. New Year Ps. 122, 72. Ps. 96. Ps. 90, 115. Ps. 72. Epiphany 1st Sunday after Epiphany Ps. 13. Ps. 86. 2d " * " Ps. 14. Ps. 16. 3d Ps. 15. Ps. 33. 4th " " " Ps. 2. Ps. 97. 5th " Ps. 20. Ps. 86. 6th " Ps. 87. Ps. 8. Septuagesima . . . r - Ps. 23. Ps. 114. Sexagesima . . . Ps. 24. Ps. 25. Quinquagesima . . Ps. 26. Ps. 27. Ash Wednesday. . Ps. 6. Ps. 51. 1st Sunday in Lent Ps. 32. Ps. 16. 2d " " Ps. 130. Ps. 25. 3d Ps. 43. Ps. 86. 4th " " Ps. 46. Ps. 139. 5th Ps. 54. Ps. 27. 6th Ps. 61. Ps. 67. Holy Thursday . . Ps. 116. Ps. 70. Good Friday . . . Ps. 22, 40, 54. Ps. 69, 143. Easter Ps. 2, 57, 111. Ps. 62. Ps. 113, 114, 118. Ps. 30. Easter Monday . . 1st Sunday after Easter. Ps. 111. Ps. 4. 2d " Ps. 70. Ps. 23. 3d " " Ps. 75. Ps. 146. 4th " " Ps. 82. Ps. 126. 5th " " " Ps. 84. 1 Ps. 124. 155 156 PSALMS FOR SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS. [ Sundays and Festivals. Matins. Vespeks. Ascension Day .... Ps. 8, 15, 21, 47. Ps. 24, 68, 148. Sunday after Ascension. Ps. 93. Ps. 97. Whitsunday Ps. 48, 68, 45. Ps. 104, 145. Whitmonday Ps. 90. Ps. 19. Trinity Sunday .... Ps. 67, 8, 148. Ps. 115, 143. 1st Sunday after Trinity. Ps. 119— 1st part. Ps. 34. 2d < i a a Ps. 119— 2d " Ps. 28. 3d i a a Ps. 119— 3d " Ps. 25. 4th ' i u a Ps. 119-4th " Ps. 92. 5th < ( u a Ps. 119— oth " Ps. 113. 6th ' i u a Ps. 119— 6th " Ps. 114. 7th « i a u Ps. 119— 7th " Ps. 125. 8th ' t a a Ps. 119— 8th " Ps. 126. 9th ' t a a Ps. 119— 9th " Ps. 139. 10th ' t U it Ps. 119— 10th " Ps. 143. 11th < i (( (I Ps. 119— 11th " Ps. 147. 12th < ( u a Ps. 119— 12th " Ps. 104. 13th ' i a a Ps. 119— 13th " Ps. 84. 14th < ( it a Ps. 119— 14th " Ps. 66. 15th ' i u a Ps. 119— 15th " Ps. 34. 16th < t a a Ps. 119— 16th " Ps. 36. 17th < i (( a Ps. 119— 17th " Ps. 56. 18th « ( II it Ps. 119— 18th " Ps. 54. 19th < i (( ii Ps. 119— 19th " Ps. 61. 20th ' i II it Ps. 119— 20th " Ps. 57. 21st ' t (< ii Ps. 119— 21st " Ps. 31— 1st part. 22d ' i a u Ps. 119— 22d " Ps. 31— 2d " 23d t ii ii Ps. 124. Ps. 31— 3d " 24th « I II u Ps. 125. Ps. 18— 1st " 25th ' i <( it Ps. 116. Ps. 18— 2d " 26th ' i Ps. 111. Ps. 18— 3d " 27th ' I a n Ps. 103. Ps. 27, 97. Harvest Festival . . . Ps. 65, 100. Ps. 67. Reformation t Ps. 126, 48. Ps. 138, 87. Thanksgiving Ps. 136, 104. Ps. 92. Humiliation Ps. 6. Ps. 32. Apostles', Evangelists', ") Ps. 70, 138, 143, Ps. 113, 115, 117, and Martyrs' Days . / 148. 145. St. Michael's Day . . . Ps. 8, 19. Ps. 24, 34. PSALMS. Psalm 1. Beatus vir. BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly : nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord : and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water : that bringeth forth his fruit in his season. His leaf also shall not wither : and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so : but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judg- ment : nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 2. Quare fremuerunt gentes. WHY do the heathen rage : and the people imagine a vain thing ? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together : against the Lord, and against His Anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder : and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh : the Lord shall have them in derision. 157 158 PSALM 4. Then shall He speak unto them in His wrath : and vex them in His sore displeasure. Yet have I set My King: upon My holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto Me, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten Thee. Ask of Me, and I shall give Thee the heathen for thine inheritance : and the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron : Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Be wise now therefore, O ye kings : be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear : and rejoice with trem- bling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little : blessed are all they that put their trust in Him. Psalm 4. Cum invocarem, exaudivit. HEAR me when I call, O God of my righteousness : Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress. Have mercy upon me : and hear my prayer. O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame : how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing ? But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself: The Lord will hear when I call unto Him. Stand in awe, and sin not : commune with your own heart upon your bed and be still. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness : and put your trust in the Lord. There be many that say, Who will shew us any good : Lord, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us. PSALM 5. 159 Thou hast put gladness in my heart : mare than in the time that their corn and wine increased, I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep : for Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 5. Verba mea auribus. GIVE ear to my words, O Lord : consider my medi- tation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God : for unto Thee will I pray. My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning, O Lord : in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up. For Thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wick- edness: neither shall evil dwell with Thee. The foolish shall not stand in Thy sight : Thou hatest all workers of iniquity. Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing : the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. But as for me, I will come into Thy house in the multitude of Thy mercy : and in Thy fear will I wor- ship toward Thy holy temple. Lead me, O Lord, in Thy righteousness because of mine enemies : make Thy way straight before my face. For there is no faithfulness in their niouth : their inward part is very wickedness. Their throat is an open sepulchre : they flatter with their tongue. m . Destroy Thou them, O God, let them fall by their own counsels : cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against Thee. But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice : let them ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them, let them also that love Thy Name be joyful in Thee. 160 PSALMS 6, 8. For Thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous : with favor wilt Thou compass him as with a shield. Psalm 6. Domine ne in furore. OLORD, rebuke me uot in Thine anger : neither chasten me in Thy hot displeasure. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak : O Lord, heal me, for my bones are vexed. My soul is also sore vexed : but Thou, O Lord, how long? Return, O Lord, deliver my soul : Oh save me for Thy mercies' sake. For in death there is no remembrance of Thee: in the grave who shall give Thee thanks? I am weary with my groaning, all the night make I my bed to swim : I water my couch with my tears. Mine eye is consumed because of grief: it waxeth old because of all mine enemies. Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity : for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. > The Lord hath heard my supplication : the Lord will receive my prayer. Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed : let them return and be ashamed suddenly. Psalm 8. Domine, Dominus noster. OLORD, our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth : Who hast set Thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast Thou ordained strength because of Thine enemies : that Thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers : the moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained, PSALMS 13, 14 e 161 What is man, that Thou art mindful of him : and the son of man, that Thou visitest him ? For Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels : and hast crowned him with glory and honor. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of Thy hands : Thou hast put all things under his feet ; All sheep s and oxen : yea, and the beasts of the field ; The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea: and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Lord : how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth ! Psalm 13. Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris. HOW long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord, for ever : how long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me ? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily : how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me ? Consider and hear me, O Lord my God : lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death ; Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him : and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved. But I have trusted in Thy mercy : my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. I will sing unto the Lord : because He hath dealt bountifully with me. Psalm 14. Dixit insipiens in corde suo. THE fool hath said in his heart : there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works : there is none that doeth good. The Lord looked down from heaven upon the chil- dren of men : to see if there were any that did under- stand, and seek God. 11 162 PSALMS 15, 16. They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy : there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge ? who eat up my people as they eat bread : and call not upon the Lord. There were they in great fear : for God is in the generation of the righteous. Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor : because the Lord is his refuge. O that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion : when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of His people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Psalm 15. Domine, quis habitabit. LORD, who shall abide in Thy tabernacle : who shall dwell in Thy holy hill ? He that walketh uprightly: and worketh righteous- ness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor : nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned, but he honoreth them that fear the Lord : he that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury : nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things : shall never be moved. Psalm 16. Conserva me, Domine. PRESERVE me, O God : for- in Thee do I put my trust. O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord : my goodness extendeth not to Thee ; But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent : in whom is all my delight. PSALM 18. 163 Their sorrows shall be multiplied : that hasten after another god. Their drink offerings of blood will I not offer : nor take up their names into my lips. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup : Thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places : yea, I have a goodly heritage. I will bless the Lord, Who hath given me counsel : my reins also instruct me in the night-seasons. I have set the Lord always before me : because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth : my flesh also shall rest in hope. For Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell : neither wilt Thou suffer Thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life : in Thy presence is fulness of joy, at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 18. Diligam te, Domine. I WILL love Thee : O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress, and my Deliverer : my God, my strength, in whom I will trust ; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised : so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me : and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about : the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the Lord : and cried unto my God. He heard my voice out of His temple : and my cry came before Him, even into His ears. 164 PSALM 18. Then the earth shook and trembled : the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because He was wroth. There went up a smoke out of His nostrils, and fire out of His mouth devoured : coals were kindled by it. He bowed the heavens also, and came down : and daikness was under His feet. And He rode upon a cherub, and did fly : yea, He did fly upon the wings of the wind. He made darkness His secret place : His pavilion round about Him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies. At the brightness that was before Him His thick clouds passed : hailstones and coals of fire. The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave His voice : hailstones and coals of fire. Yea, He sent out His arrows, and scattered them: and He shot out lightnings, and discomfited them. Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foun- dations of the world were discovered : at Thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of Thy nostrils. He sent from above, He took me : He drew me out of many waters. He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me : for they were too strong for me. They prevented me in the day of my calamity : but the Lord was my stay. He brought me forth also into a large place : He de- livered me, because He delighted in me. II. Eetribuet mild Dominus. THE Lord rewarded me according to my righteous- ness : according to the cleanness of my hands hath He recompensed me. For I have kept the ways of the Lord: and have not wickedly departed from my God. PSALM 18. 165 For all His judgments were before me : and I did not put away His statutes from me. I was also upright before Him : and I kept myself from mine iniquity. Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness : according to the cleanness of my hands in His eyesight. With the merciful Thou wilt shew Thyself merciful : with an upright man Thou wilt shew Thyself upright ; With the pure Thou wilt shew Thyself pure: and with the froward Thou wilt shew Thyself froward. For Thou wilt save the afflicted people: but wilt bring down high looks. For Thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. For by Thee I have run through a troop : and by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, His way is perfect : the Word of the Lord is tried, He is a buckler to all those that trust in Him. For who is God save the Lord : or who is a Rock save our God ? III. Deus, qui prcecinxit me. IT is God that girdeth me with strength : and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds' feet : and setteth me upon my high places. He teaches my hands to war : so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. Thou hast also given me the shield of Thy salvation : and Thy right hand hath holden me up, and Thy gentle- ness hath made me great. Thou hath enlarged my steps under me : that my feet did not slip. 166 PSALM 19. I have pursued mine enemies and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed. I have wounded them that they were not able to rise ; they are fallen under my feet. For Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle : Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies : that I might destroy them that hate me. They cried, but there was none to save them : even unto the Lord, but He answered them not. Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind : I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets. Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the peo- ple : and Thou hast made me the head of the heathen. A people whom I have not known : shall serve me. As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me : the strangers shall submit themselves unto me. The strangers shall fade away : and be afraid out of their close places. The Lord liveth, and blessed be my Rock : and let the God of my salvation be exalted. It is God that avengeth me : and subdueth the people under me. He delivereth me from mine enemies, yea, Thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me : Thou hast delivered me from the violent man. Therefore will I give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the heathen : and sinsr praises unto Thy Name. Great deliverance giveth He to His king : and shew- eth mercy to His anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore. Psalm 19. Cceli enarrant. THE heavens declare the glory of God : and the firm- ament sheweth His handywork. PSALM 19, 167 Day unto day uttereth speech : and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language : where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth : and their words to the end of the world. In them hath He set a tabernacle for the sun : which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and re- joiceth as a strong man to run a race. His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it : and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul : the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart : the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlight- ening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever : the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold : sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is Thy servant warned : and in keeping of them there is great reward. Who can understand his errors : cleanse Thou me from secret faults. Keep back Thy servant also from presumptuous sins, let them not have dominion over me : then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great trans- gression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight : O Lord, my Strength, and my Redeemer. 168 PSALMS 20, 21. Psalm 20. Exaudiat te Dominus. THE Lord hear thee in the day of trouble : the Name of the God of Jacob defend thee. Send thee help from the sanctuary : and strengthen thee out of Zion. Remember all thy offerings : and accept thy burnt sacrifice. Grant thee according to thine own heart : and fulfill all thy counsel. We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the Name of our God we will set up our banners : The Lord ful- fill all thy petitions. Now know I that the Lord saveth His anointed : He will hear Him from His holy heaven, Avith the saving strength of His right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses : but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God. They are brought down and fallen : but we are risen and stand upright. Save, Lord : Let the King hear us when we call. Psalm 21. Domine, in virtute lua. THE king shall rejoice in Thy strength, O Lord : and in Thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice ! Thou hast given him his heart's desire : and hast not withholden the request of his lips. For Thou preventest him with the blessings of good- ness : Thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. He asked life of Thee, and Thou gavest it him : even length of days for ever and ever. His glory is great in Thy salvation : honor and majesty hast Thou laid upon him. For Thou hast made him most blessed for ever : Thou hast made him exceeding glad with Thy coun- tenance. PSALM 22. 169 For the king trusteth in the Lord : and through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved. Thy hand shall find out all Thine enemies : Thy right hand shall find out those that hate Thee. Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of Thine anger : the Lord shall swallow them up in His wrath, and the fire shall devour them. Their fruit shalt Thou destroy from the earth : and their seed from among the children of men. For they intended evil against Thee : they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to per- form. Therefore shalt Thou make them turn their back : when Thou shalt make ready Thine arrows upon Thy strings against the face of them. Be Thou exalted, Lord, in Thine own strength : so will we sing and praise Thy power. Psalm 22. Deus, Deus meus. MY God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me : why art Thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring ? O my God, I cry in the daytime, but Thou hearest not : and in the night season, and am not silent. But Thou art holy: O Thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in Thee : they trusted, and Thou didst deliver them. They cried unto Thee, and were delivered : they trusted in Thee, and were not confounded. But I am a worm, and no man : a reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn : they shoot out the lip, they shake, the head, saying, He trusted on the Lord that He would deliver him : let Him deliver him, seeing He delighted in him. 170 PSALM 22. But thou art He that took me out of the womb : Thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts. I was cast upon Thee from the womb : Thou art my God from my mother's belly. Be not far from me, for trouble is near : for there is none to help. Many bulls have compassed me : strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. They gaped upon me with their mouths: as a raven- ing and a roaring lion. I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint : my heart is like wax, it is melted in the midst of my bowels. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws : and Thou hast brought me into the dust of death. For dogs have compassed me : the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me, they pierced my hands and my feet. I may tell all my bones : they look and stare upon me. They part my garments among them : and cast lots upon my vesture. But be Thou not far from me, O Lord : O my strength, haste Thee to help me. Deliver my soul from the sword : my darling from the power of the dog. Save me from the lion's mouth : for Thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. I will declare Thy Name unto my brethren : in the midst of the congregation will I praise Thee. Ye that fear the Lord, praise Him, all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify Him ; and fear Him, all ye the seed of Israel. For He hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction PSALM 23. 171 of the afflicted : neither hath He hid His face from him, but when he cried unto Him, He heard. My praise shall be of Thee in the great congregation : I will pay my vows before them that fear Him. The meek shall eat and be satisfied : they shall praise the Lord that seek Him, your heart shall live for ever. All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord ; and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before Thee. For the kingdom is the Lord's : and He is the gov- ernor among the nations. All they that be fat upon earth : shall eat and worship. All they that go down to the dust shall bow before Him : and none can keep alive his own soul. A seed shall serve Him : it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation. They shall come, and shall declare His righteousness unto a people that shall be born : that He hath done this. Psalm 23. Dominus regit me. THE Lord is my Shepherd : I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures : He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul : He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies : Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 172 PSALMS 24, 25. Psalm 24. Domini est terra. THE earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof: the world, and they that dwell therein. For He hath founded it upon the seas : and estab- lished it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord : or who shall stand in His holy place ? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart : who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn de- ceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord: and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek Him : that seek thy face, Jacob. Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors : and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory : The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates, even lift them up, ye everlasting doors : and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory : The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. Psalm 25. Ad te, Domine, levari. FNTO Thee, O Lord : do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in Thee : let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on Thee be ashamed : let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. Shew me Thy ways, O Lord : teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me : for Thou art the God of my salvation, on Thee do I wait all the day. PSALM 25. 173 Remember, O Lord, Thy tender mercies and Thy lovingkindnesses : for they have been ever of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my trans- gressions : according to Thy mercy remember Thou me for Thy goodness' sake, O Lord. Good and upright is the Lord : therefore will He teach sinners in the way. The meek will He guide in judgment : and the meek will He teach His way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth: unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies. For Thy Name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity : for it is great. What man is he that feareth the Lord : him shall He teach in the way that He shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease : and his seed shall in- herit the earth. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him : and He will shew them His covenant. Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord : for He shall pluck my feet out of the net. Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me : for I am desolate and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged : O bring Thou me out of my distresses. Look upon mine affliction and my pain : and forgive all my sins. Consider mine enemies, for they are many : and they hate me with cruel hatred. O keep my soul, and deliver me : let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in Thee. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me : for I wait on Thee. Redeem Israel, O God : out of all his troubles. 174 PSALMS 26, 27. Psalm 26. Judica me, Domine. JUDGE me, O Lord, for I Lave walked in mine integrity : I have trusted also in the Lord ; there fore I shall not slide. Examine me, O Lord, and prove me : try my reins aud my heart. For Thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes : and I have walked in Thy truth. I have not sat with vain persons : neither will I go in with dissemblers. I have hated the congregation of evil doers : and will not sit with the wicked. I will wash mine hauds in innocency : so will I com- pass Thine altar, O Lord ; That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving : and tell of all Thy wondrous works. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house: and the place where Thine honor dwelleth. Gather not my soul with sinners : nor my life *vith bloody men ; In whose hands is mischief : and their right hand is full of bribes. But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity : redeem me, and be merciful unto me. My foot standeth in an even place : in the congre- gations will I bless the Lord. Psalm 27. Dominus Muminatio. THE Lord is my Light and my Salvation, whom shall I fear : the Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh : they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear : though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. PSALM 28. 175 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I i seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion : in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me, He shall set me up upon a rock. And now shall mine head be lifted up : above mine enemies round about me. Therefore will I offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy : I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord. Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice : have mercy also upon me, and answer me. When Thou saidst, Seek ye my face : my heart said unto Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek. Hide not Thy face far from me : put not Thy ser- vant away in anger. Thou hast been my help : leave me not, neither for- sake*me, O God of my salvation. When my father and my mother forsake me : then the Lord will take me up. Teach me Thy way, O Lord : and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies : for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. I had fainted : unless I had believed to see the good- ness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart, wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 28. Ad te, Do?nine, clamabo. UNTO Thee will I cry, O Lord my Rock, be not silent to me : lest if Thou be silent to me, I bo- come like them that go down into the pit. Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry 176 PSALM 30, unto Thee : when I lift up my hands toward Thy holy oracle. Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity : which speak peace to their neigh- bors, but mischief is in their hearts. Give them according to their deeds : and according to the wickedness of their endeavors. Give them after the work of their hands : render to them their desert. Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of His hands: He shall destroy them, and not build them up. Blessed be the Lord : because He hath heard the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my Strength and my Shield, my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped : therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth, and with my song will I praise Him. The Lord is their strength : and He is the saving strength of His anointed. Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance : feed them also, and lift them up for ever. Psalm 30. Exaltabo te, Domine. I WILL extol Thee, O Lord, for Thou hast lifted me up : and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto Thee : and Thou hast healed me. O Lord, Thou hast brought up my soul from the grave : Thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of His : and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness. For His anger endureth but a moment, in His favor is life : weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. PSALM 31. 177 And in my prosperity I said : I shall never be moved. Lord, by Thy favor Thou hast made my mountain to stand strong : Thou didst hide Thy face, and I was troubled. I cried to Thee, O Lord : and unto the Lord I made supplication. What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit: Shall the dust praise Thee? shall it declare Thy truth ? Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me : Lord, be Thou my helper. Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing : Thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. To the end that my glory may sing praise to Thee, and not be silent : O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto Thee for ever. Psalm 81. In te, Bomine, speravi. IN Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust, let me never be ashamed : deliver me in Thy righteousness. Bow down Thine ear to me, deliver me speedily: be Thou my strong Rock, for an house of defence to save me. For Thou art my Rock and my Fortress : therefore for Thy Name's sake lead me, and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me : for Thou art my strength. Into Thine hand I commit ray spirit : Thou hast re- deemed me, O Lord God of truth. I have hated them that regard lying vanities : but I trust in the Lord. I will be glad and rejoice in Thy mercy, for Thou hast considered my trouble : Thou hast known my soul in adversities. 12 178 PSALM 31. And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy : Thou hast set my foot in a large room. II. Miserrere mci, Domvne. HAVE mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble : mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing : my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbors, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me. I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind : I am like a broken vessel. For I have heard the slander of many, fear was on every side : while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life. But I trusted in Thee, O Lord : I said, Thou art my God. My times are in Thy hand : deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant : save me for Thy mercies' sake. Let me not be ashamed, O Lord , for I have called upon Thee : let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave. Let the lying lips be put to silence : which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. o III. Quam magna muHitudo dulcedinis. HOW great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee : which Thou hast PSALM 32. 179 wrought for them that trust iu Thee before the sous of men. Thou shalt hide them in the secret of Thy presence from the pride of man : Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. Blessed be the Lord: for He hath shewed me His marvellous kindness in a strong city. For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before Thine eyes: nevertheless Thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto Thee. love the Lord, all ye His saints : for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage : and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 32. Beati, quorum. BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven : whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity : and in whose spirit there is no guile. When I kept silence : my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. For day and night Thy hand was heavy upon me : my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. 1 acknowledged my sin unto Thee : and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord: and Thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. For this shall every one that is godly pray unto Thee in a time when Thou mayest be found : surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. Thou art my hiding-place, Thou shalt preserve me from trouble : Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. 180 PSALM 33. I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go : I will guide thee with mine eye. Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must beheld in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked : but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous : and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 33. Exultate, justi, in Domino. REJOICE in the Lord, O ye righteous : for praise is comely for the upright. Praise the Lord with harp : sing unto Him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Sing unto Him a new song: play skilfully with a loud noise. For the Word of the Lord is right: and all His works are done in truth. He loveth righteousness and judgment : the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made : and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap : He layeth up the depth in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord : let all the inhabit- ants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spake, and it was done : He commanded, and it stood fast. The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought : He maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever: the thoughts of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord : and PSALM 34. 181 the people whom He hath chosen for His own inherit- ance. The Lord looketh from heaven : He beholdeth all the sons of men. From the place of His habitation He looketh : upon all the inhabitants of the earth. He fashioneth their hearts alike : He consider eth all their works. There is no king saved by the multitude of a host : a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. A horse is a vain thing for safety : neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him : upon them that hope in His mercy ; To deliver their soul from death : and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the Lord : He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him : because we have trusted in His holy Name. Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us : according as we hope in Thee. Psalm 34. Benedicam Dominum. I "WILL bless the Lord at all times : His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord : the humble shall hear thereof and be glad. magnify the Lord with me : and let us exalt His Name together. 1 sought the Lord, and He heard me ; and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto Him, and were lightened ; and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him : and saved him out of all his troubles. 182 PSALM 36. The angel of the Lord encanipeth around about them that fear him : and delivereth them. O taste and see that the Lord is good : blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. O fear the Lord, ye His saints : for there is no want to them that fear Him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger : but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. Come, ye children, hearken unto me : I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is he that desireth life : and loveth many days, that he may see good ? Keep thy tongue from evil : and thy lips from speak- ing guile. Depart from evil, and do good : seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous : and His ears are open unto their cry. The face of the Lord is against them that do evil : to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth : and de- livereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart : and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous : but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones : not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked : and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants : and none of them that trust in Him shall be desolate. Psalm 36. Dixit injustus. THE transgression of the wicked saith within my heart : that there is no fear of God before his eyes. PSALM 40. 183 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes : until his iniquity be found to be hateful. The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit : he hath left oft" to be wise, and to do good. He deviseth mischief upon his bed, he setteth him- self in a way that is not good : he abhorreth not evil. Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens: and Thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains, Thy judgments are a great deep : O Lord, Thou preservest man and beast. How excellent is Thy loving kindness, O God : there- fore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Thy house: and Thou shalt make them drink of the river of Thy pleasures. For with Thee is the fountain of life : in Thy light shall we see light. O continue Thy lovingkindness unto them that know Thee : and Thy righteousness to the upright in heart. Let not the foot of pride come against me : and let not the hand of the wicked remove me. There are the workers of iniquity fallen : they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise. Psalm 40. Expectans expectavi Dominum. I WAITED patiently for the Lord : and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay : and set my feet upon a rock, and estab- lished my goings. And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God : many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust : 184 PSALM 40, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Many, O Lord my God, are Thy wonderful works which Thou hast done, and Thy thoughts which are to us-ward : they cannot be reckoned up in order unto Thee. If I would declare and speak of them ; they are more than can be numbered. Sacrifice and offering Thou didst not desire, mine ears hast Thou opened : burnt offering and sin offering hast Thou not required. Then said I, Lo, I come : in the volume of the book it is written of me, I delight to do Thy will, O my God : yea, Thy law is within my heart. I have preached righteousness in the great congre- gation : lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, Thou knowest. I have not hid Thy righteousness within my heart : I have declared Thy faithfulness and Thy salvation. I have not concealed Thy lovingkindness and Thy truth : from the great congregation. Withhold not Thou Thy tender mercies from me, O Lord ; let Thy lovingkindness and Thy truth con- tinually preserve me. For innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up : they are more than the hairs of mine head, therefore my heart faileth me. Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me : O Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it : let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil. Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame : that say unto me, Aha, aha. PSALM 42. 185 Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee: let such as love Thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified. But I am poor and needy : yet the Lord thinketh upon me. Thou art my help and my deliverer : make no tarry- ing, O my God. Psalm 42. Quemadmodum desiderat cervus. AS the hart panteth after the water brooks: so pant- eth my soul after Thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God : when shall I come and appear before God ? My tears have been my meat day and night: while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude. I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise: with a multitude that kept holy day. Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me: hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance. my God, my. soul is cast down within me: there- fore will I remember Thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of Thy water- spouts: all Thy waves and Thy billows are gone over me. Yet the Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime: and in the night His song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. 1 will say unto God my Kock, Why hast Thou for- gotten me : why go I mourning because of the oppres- sion of the enemy ? As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? 186 psalms 43, 45. Why art thou cast down, O my soul : and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God : for I shall yet praise Him Who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalm 43. Judica me, Deus. JUDGE me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceittul and unjust man. For thou art the God of my strength, why dost Thou cast me off: why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy ? O send out Thy light and Thy truth, let them lead me : let them bring me unto Thy holy hill, and to Thy tabernacles. Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise Thee, O God, my God. Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: fori shall yet praise Him, Who is the health of my countenance and my God. Psalm 45. Eructavit cor meum. MY heart is inditing a good matter : I speak of the things w 7 hich I have made touching the King. My tongue is the pen : of a ready writer. Thou art fairer than the children of men : grace is poured into thy lips, therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. Gird Thy sword upon Thy thigh, O most Mighty: with Thy glory and Thy majesty. And in Thy majesty ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness and righteousness : and Thy right hand shall teach Thee terrible things. PSALM 46. 187 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the King's enemies : whereby the people fall under Thee. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever : the sceptre of Thy kingdom is a right sceptre. Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness : therefore God, Thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows. All Thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia: out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made Thee glad. Kings' daughters were among Thy honorable women: upon Thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear : forget also thine own people, and thy father's house. So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty : for He is thy Lord, and worship thou Him. And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift : even the rich among the people shall entreat thy favor. The King's daughter is all glorious within : her clothing is of wrought gold. She shall be brought unto the King in raiment oi needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto Thee. With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the King's palace. Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children : whom Thou mayest make princes in all the earth. I will make Thy Name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise Thee for ever and ever. Psalm 46. Detis noster refugium. GOD is our Refuge and Strength : a very present help in trouble. " Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be re- 188 PSALM 47. moved : and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea ; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled: though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God : the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved : God shall help her, and that right early. Tbe heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved : He uttered His voice, the earth melted. The Lord of hosts is with us : the God of Jacob is our Refuge. Come, behold the works of the Lord : what deso- lations He hath made in the earth. He maketh wars to cease unto tbe end of the earth : He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder, He burnetii the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God : I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us : the God of Jacob is our Refuge. Psalm 47. Omnes genles plaudiie. OCLAP your hands, all ye people : shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible : He is a great King over all the earth. He shall subdue the people under us: and the nations under our feet. He shall choose our inheritance for us : the excel- lency of Jacob whom He loved. God is gone up with a shout: the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to God, sing praises : sing praises un^o our King, sing praises. PSALM 48. 189 For God is the King of all the earth : sing ye praises I with understanding. God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon . the throne of His holiness. The princes of the people are gathered together, even [the people of the God of Abraham : for the shields of ! the earth belong unto God, He is greatly exalted. Psalm 48. 3fagnus Dominus. GREAT is the Lord, and greatly to be praised : in the city of our God, in the mountain of His j holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is I mount Zion : on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. God is known in her palaces : for a refuge. For, lo, the kings were assembled : they passed by together. They saw it, and so they marvelled : they were trou- bled, and hasted away. Fear took hold upon them there, and pain : as of a woman in travail. Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish : with an east wind. As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of pur God : God will estab- lish it for ever. We have thought of Thy lovingkindness, O God : in the midst of Thy temple. According to Thy Name, O God, so is Thy praise unto the ends of the earth : Thy right hand is full of righteousness. Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad : because of Thy judgments. Walk about Zion, and go round about her : tell the towers thereof. 190 PSALM 51. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces: that ye may tell it to the generation following. For this God is our God for ever and ever : He will be our Guide even unto death. Psalm 51. Miserere mei Dens, secundum. HAVE mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness : according unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity : and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions : and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight : that Thou mightest be justified when Thou speakest, and be clear when Thou judsrest Behold, I was shapen in iniquity : and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part Thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean : wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness : that the bones which Thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide Thy face from my sins : and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God : and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence : and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation: and up- hold me with Thy free Spirit. Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways: and sin- ners shall be converted unto Thee. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, Thou God PSALMS 54, 56. 191 of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy righteousness. Lord, open Thou my lips : and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. For Thou desirest not sacrifice, else would I give it : Thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion : build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering : then shall they offer bullocks upon Thine altar. Psalm 54. Deus, in nomine tuo. SAVE me, O God, by Thy Name: and judge me by Thy strength. Hear my prayer, O God : give ear to the words of my mouth. For strangers are risen up against me : and op- pressors seek after my soul, they have not set God before them. Behold, God is mine Helper : the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. He shall reward evil unto mine enemies : cut them off in Thy truth. 1 will freely sacrifice unto Thee : I will praise Thy Name, O Lord, for it is good. For He hath delivered me out of all trouble : and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies. Psalm 56. Miserere mei, Deus ! quoniam. BE merciful unto me, O God, for man would swallow me up : he fighting daily oppresseth me. Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O Thou Most High. 192 psalm 57. What time I am afraid : I will trust in Thee. In God I will praise His Word, in God I have put my trust : I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. Every day they wrest my words : all their thoughts are against me for evil. They gather themselves together, they hide them- selves : they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. Shall they escape by iniquity : in Thine anger cast down the people, God. Thou tellest my wanderings, put Thou my tears into Thy bottle : are they not in Thy book ? When I cry unto Thee, then shall mine enemies turn back : this I know, for God is for me. In God, will I praise His Word : in the Lord will I praise His Word. In God have I put my trust : I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. Thy vows are upon me, O God : I will render praises unto Thee. For Thou hast delivered my soul from death, wilt not Thou deliver my feet from falling : that I may walk before God in the light of the living? Psalm 57. Miserere mei, Dens miserere. BE merciful unto me, God, be merciful unto me, for my soul trusteth in Thee : yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. I will cry unto God most high : unto God that per- formeth all things for me. He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up : God shall send forth His mercy and His truth. My soul is among lions : and I lie even among them that are set on fire. PSALM 61. 193 Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows : and their tongues a sharp sword. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: Let Thy glory be above all the earth. They have prepared a net for rny steps, my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they have fallen themselves. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed : I will sing and give praise. Awake up, my glory, awake, psaltery and harp : I myself will awake early. I will praise Thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto Thee among the nations. For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens : and Thy truth unto the clouds. Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let Thy glory be above all the earth. Psalm 61. Exaudi, Deus, deprecationem. HEAR my cry, O God : attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee when my heart is overwhelmed : Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. For Thou hast been a shelter for me: and a stroDg tower from the enemy. I will abide in Thy tabernacle for ever : I will trust in the covert of Thy wings. For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows : Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear Thy Name. Thou wilt prolong the king's life : and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God for ever : O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. So will I sing praise unto Thy Name for ever: that I may daily perform my vows. 13 194 PSALMS 62, 35. Psalm 62. Nonne Deo TRULY my soul waiteth upon God : from Him com- eth my salvation. He only is my Rock and my salvation: He is my defence, I shall not be greatly moved. How long will ye imagine mischief against a man : ye shall be slain all of you, as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence. They only consult to cast him down from his excel- lency : they delight in lies, they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. My soul, wait Thou only upon God : for my ex- pectation is from Him. He only is my Rock and my salvation : He is my defence, I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory : the Rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times, ye people, pour out your heart before Him : God is a refuge for us. Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie : to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity. Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in rob- bery : if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. God hath spoken once, twice have I heard this : that power belongeth unto Glod. Also unto Thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy : for Thou renderest to every man according to his -work. Psalm 6o. Te decet hymnus, Deus. PRAISE waiteth for Thee, O God, in Zion : and unto Thee shall the vow be performed. O Thou that nearest prayer : unto Thee shall all flesh come. Iniquities prevail against me : as for our trans- gressions, Thou shalt purge them away. PSALM 66. 195 Blessed is the man whom Thou ckoosest, and causesfc to approach unto Thee, that he may dwell in Thy courts : we shall be satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, even of Thy holy temple. By terrible things in righteousness wilt Thou answer us, O God of our salvation: Who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea. Which by His strength setteth fast the mountains : being girded with power. Which stilleth the noise of the seas : the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at Thy tokens : Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it : Thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water. Thou preparest them corn : when Thou hast so pro- vided for it. Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly, Thou settlest the furrows thereof: Thou makest it soft with showers, Thou blessest the springing thereof. Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness : and Thy paths drop fatness. They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness : and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks, the valleys also are covered over with corn : they shout for joy, they also sing. Psalm 66. Jubilate Deo, omnis terra. MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands : sing forth the honor of His Name, make His praise glorious. Say unto God, How terrible art Thou in Thy works : 196 psalm 66. through the greatness of Thy power shall Thine enemies submit themselves unto Thee. All the earth shall worship Thee, and shall sing unto Thee : they shall sing to Thy Name. Come and see the works of God : He is terrible in His doing toward the children of men. He turned the sea into dry land : they went through the flood on foot, there did we rejoice in Him. He ruleth by His power for ever, His eyes behold the nations : let not the rebellious exalt themselves. bless our God, ye people : and make the voice of His praise to be heard. Which holdeth our soul in life : and suffereth not our feet to be moved. For Thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. Thou broughtest us into the net : Thou laidst affliction upon our loins. Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads : we went through fire and through water, but Thou brought- est us out into a wealthy place. 1 will go into Thy house with burnt offerings : I will pay Thee my vows, which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. I will offer unto Thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams : I will offer bullocks with goats. Come and hear, all ye that fear God : and I will de- clare what He hath done for my soul. I cried unto Him with my mouth : and He was ex- tolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart : the Lord will not hear me. But verily God hath heard me: He hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God which hath not turned away my prayer : nor His mercy from me. G PSALMS 07, 68. 197 Psalm 07. Deus miser eatur nostri. 0D be merciful unto us, and bless us : and cause His face to shine upon us. That Thy way may be known upon earth : Thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise Thee, O God : let all the people praise Thee. O let the nations be glad and sing for joy : for Thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Let the people praise Thee, O God : let all the people praise Thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase : and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us : and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. Psalm 08. Exurgat Deus. LET God arise, let His enemies be scattered : let them also that hate Him flee before Him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away : as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. But let the righteous be glad, let them rejoice before God : yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Sing unto God, sing praises unto His Name: extol Him that rideth upon the heavens by His Name JAH, and rejoice before Him. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows : is God in His holy habitation, God setteth the solitary in families, He bringeth out those which are bound with chains : but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. O God, when Thou wentest forth before Thy people : when Thou didst march through the wilderness, The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the 198 PSALM 68. presence of God : even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel, Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain : whereby Thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weaiy. Thy congregation hath dwelt therein : Thou, O God, hast prepared of Thy goodness for the poor. The Lord gave the word; great was the company of those that published it. Kings of armies did flee apace : and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove : covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold. When the Almighty scattered kings in it: it was white as snow in Salmon. The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan : a high hill as the hill of Bashan. Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in : yea, the Lord will dwell in it for ever. The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thou- sands of angels : the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. Thou hast ascended on high, Thou hast led captivity captive, Thou hast received gifts for men : yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits : even the God of our salvation. H IT. Deus noster, Deus. E that is our God is the God of salvation : and unto God the Lord belong the issues from death. But God shall wound the head of His enemies : and psalm 68. 199 the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his trespasses. The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan : I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea. That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies : and the tongue of thy dogs in the same. They have seen Thy goings, O God : even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary. The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after: among them were the damsels playing with timbrels. Bless ye God in the congregations : even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel. There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council : the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali. Thy God hath commanded Thy strength : strengthen, O God, that which Thou hast wrought for us. Because of Thy temple at Jerusalem : shall kings bring presents unto Thee. Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver : scatter Thou the people that delight in war. Princes shall come out of Egypt: Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God. Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth : O sing praises unto the Lord ; To Him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old : lo, He doth send out His voice, and that a mighty voice. Ascribe ye strength unto God, His excellency is over Israel : and His strength is in the clouds. O God, Thou art terrible out of Thy holy places: the God of Israel is He that giveth strength and power unto His people. Blessed be God. 200 PSALM 69. Psalm 69. Salvuni mefac, Deus. SAVE me, O God : for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing : I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. I am weary of my crying, my throat is dried : mine eyes fail while I wait for my God. They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head : they that would destroy me, being my enemies wrongfully, are mighty. I am become a stranger unto my brethren : and an alien unto my mother's children. For the zeal of Thine house hath eaten me up : and the reproaches of them that reproached Thee are fallen upon me. When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting : that was to my reproach. I made sackcloth also my garment : and I became a proverb to them. They that sit in the gate speak against me : and I was the song of the drunkards. But as for me, my prayer is unto Thee, O Lord, in an acceptable time : O God, in the multitude of Thy mercy hear me, in the truth of Thy salvation. Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink : Let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters. Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up : and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. Hear me, O Lord, for Thy lovingkindness is good ; turn unto me according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies. And hide not Thy face from Thy servant, for I am in trouble : hear me speedily. PSALM 69. 201 Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it : deliver me because of mine enemies. Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor : mine adversaries are all before Thee. Reproach hath broken my heart : and I am full of heaviness. And I looked for some to take pity, but there was none : and for comforters, but I found none. They gave me also gall for my meat : and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. Pour out Thine indignation upon them : and let Thy wrathful anger take hold of them. Let their habitation be desolate : and let none dwell in their tents. For they persecute him whom Thou hast smitten : and they talk to the grief of those whom Thou hast wounded. Add iniquity unto their iniquity : and let them not come into Thy righteousness. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living : and not be written with the righteous. But I am poor and sorrowful : let Thy salvation, O God, set me up on high. I will praise the Name of God with a song : and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord : better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs. The humble shall see this and be glad : and your heart shall live that seek God. For the Lord heareth the poor : and despiseth not His prisoners. Let the heaven and earth praise Him : the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah : that they may dwell there, and have it in possession. 202 psalms 70, 72. The seed also of His servants shall inherit it : and they that love His Name shall dwell therein. Psalm 70. Deus in adjulorium. MAKE haste, O God, to deliver me : make haste to help me, O Lord. Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul : let them be turned backward, and put to con- fusion, that desire my hurt. Let them be turned back for a reward of therr shame : that say, Aha, aha ! Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee : and let such as love Thy salvation say contin- ually, Let God be magnified. But I am poor and needy : make haste unto me, O God. Thou art my help and my Deliverer : O Lord, make no tarrying. Psalm 72. Dens, judicium. GIVE the king Thy judgments, O God : and Thy righteousness unto the king's son. He shall judge Thy people with righteousness: and Thy poor with judgment. The mountains shall bring peace to the people : and the little hills, by righteousness. He shall judge the poor of the people, He shall save the children of the needy : and shall break in pieces the oppressor. They shall fear Thee as long as the sun and moon endure : throughout all generations. He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass : as showers that water the earth. In His days shall the righteous flourish : and abun- dance of peace so long as the moon endureth. psalm 75. 203 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea : and from the river unto the ends of the earth. They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before Him : and His enemies shall lick the dust. The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents : the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Yea, all kings shall fall down before Him : all nations shall serve Him. For He shall deliver the needy when he crieth : the poor also, and him that hath no helper. He shall spare the poor and needy : and shall save the souls of the needy. He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence : and precious shall their blood be in His sight. And He shall live, and to Him shall be given of the gold of Sheba : prayer also shall be made for Him con- tinually, and daily shall He be praised. There shall be a handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains : the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon, and they of the city shall nourish like grass of the earth. His Name shall endure for ever, His Name shall be continued as long as the sun : and men shall be blessed in Him, all nations shall call Him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel : Who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be His glorious Name for ever : and let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen. Psalm 75. Confitebimur tibi, Deus. TTNTO Thee, O God, do we give thanks : unto Thee U do we give thanks. For that Thy Name is near : Thy wondrous works declare. When I shall receive the congregation : I will judge uprightly. 204 psalm 77. The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dis- solved : I bear up the pillars of it. I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly : and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn. For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west : nor from the south. But God is the Judge : He putteth down one, and setteth up another. For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red: it is full of mixture, and He poureth out of the same. But the dregs thereof: all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. But I will declare forever : I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off: but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted. Psalm 77. Voce mea ad Dominum clamavu I CRIED unto God with my voice : even unto God with my voice, and He gave ear unto me. In the day of my trouble I sought the Loud : my sore ran in the night, and ceased not, my soul refused to be comforted. I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled tha,t I cannot speak. I have considered the days of old : the years of ancient times. I call to remembrance my song in the night : I com- mune with mine own heart, and my spirit made dili- gent search. Will the Lord cast off for ever: and will He be favorable no more ? psalm 82o 205 Is His mercy clean gone for ever : doth His promise fail for evermore ? Hath God forgotten to be gracious : hath He in anger shut up His tender mercies? And I said, This is my infirmity : but I will re- member the years of the right hand of the Most High. I will remember the works of the Lord : surely I will remember Thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all Thy work : and talk of Thy doings Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art the God that doest wonders: Thou hast declared Thy strength among the people. Thou hast with Thine arm redeemed Thy people: the sons of Jacob and Joseph. The waters saw Thee, O God, the waters saw Thee, they were afraid : the depths also were troubled. The clouds poured out water, the skies sent out a sound : Thine arrows also went abroad. The voice of Thy thunder was in the heaven : the lightnings lightened the world, the earth trembled and shook. Thy way is in the sea, and Thy path in the great waters : and Thy footsteps are not known. Thou leddest Thy people like a flock : by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Psalm 82. Deus stetit in synagoga. GOD standeth in the congregation of the mighty : He judgeth among the gods. How long will ye judge unjustly : and accept the persons of the wicked ? Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. 206 psalm 84. Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the ! hand of the wicked. They know not, neither will they understand, they walk on in darkness : all the foundations of the earth ■ are out of course. I have said, Ye are gods : and all of ye are children of the Most High. But ye shall die like men : and fall like one of thf , princes. Arise, O God, judge the earth : for Thou shalt inherit all nations. Psalm 84. Quam dilecta tabernacula. HOW amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord : My heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swal- low a nest for herself, where she may lay her young: even Thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house : they will be still praising Thee. Blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee: in whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well : the rain also filleth the pools. They go from strength to strength : every one of them in Zion appeareth before God. O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer : give ear, God of Jacob. Behold, O God our Shield : and look upon the face of Thine Anointed. For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand : I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. psalm 85. 207 For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield : the Lord will give grace and glory. No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly : O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in Thee. Psalm 85. Benedixisti, Domine. LORD, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of Thy people : Thou hast covered all their sin. Thou hast taken away all Thy wrath : Thou hast turned Thyself from the fierceness of Thine anger. Turn us, O God of our salvation: and cause Thine anger toward us to cease. Wilt Thou be angry with us for ever : wilt Thou draw out Thine anger to all generations ? Wilt Thou not revive us again : that Thy people may rejoice in Thee ? Shew us Thy mercy, O Lord : and grant us Thy sal- vation. I will hear what God the Lord will speak : for He will speak peace unto His people, and to His saints, but let them not turn again to folly. Surely His salvation is nigh them that fear Him: that glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth : and righteous- ness shall look down from heaven. Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good : and our land shall yield her increase. Righteousness shall go before Him : and shall set us in the way of His steps. 208 psalm 86. Psalm 86. Inclina, Domine. BOW down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me : for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul, for I am holy: O Thou my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee. Be merciful unto me, O Lord : for I cry. unto Thee daily. Rejoice the soul of Thy servant : for unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive : and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee. Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer : and attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble will I call upon Thee : for Thou wilt answer me. Among the gods there is none like unto Thee, O Lord : neither are there any works like unto Thy works. All nations whom Thou hast made shall come and worship before Thee, O Lord : and shall glorify Thy Name. For Thou art great, and doest wondrous things : Thou art God alone. Teach me Thy way, O Lord : I will walk in Thy truth : unite my heart to fear Thy Name. I will praise Thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart : and I will glorify Thy Name evermore. For great is Thy mercy toward me : and Thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell. O God, the proud are risen against me : and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul, and have not set Thee before them. But Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious : longsuffering and plenteous in mercy and truth. psalms 87, 89. 209 O turn unto ine, and have mercy upon me : give Thy strength unto Thy servant, and save the son of Thine handmaid. Shew me a token for good ; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed : because Thou, Lord, hast hogpen me, and comforted me. Psalm 87. Fundamental ejus. HIS foundation : is in the holy mountains. The Lord loveth the gates of Zion : more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of Thee : O city of God. I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon : to them that know me. Behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia : this man was born there. And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her : and the Highest Himself shall estab- lish her. The Lord shall count, when He writeth up the peo- ple : that this man was born there. As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there : all my springs are in Thee. Psalm 89. Misericordias Domini. I WILL sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known Thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever : Thy faithfulness shalt Thou establish in the very heavens. I have made a covenant with my chosen : I have sworn unto David My servant. 14 210 PSALM 89. Thy seed will I establish for ever : and build up Thy throne to all generations. And the heavens shall praise Thy wonders, O Lord : Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord: who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord ? God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints : and to be had in reverence of all them that are about Him. O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto Thee : or to Thy faithfulness round about Thee ? Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, Thou stillest them. Thou hast broken E,ahab in pieces, as one that is slain : Thou hast scattered Thine enemies with Thy strong arm. The heavens are Thine, the earth also is Thine: as for the world and the fullness thereof, Thou hast founded them. The north and the south Thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in Thy Name. Thou hast a mighty arm : strong is Thy hand, and high is Thy right hand. Justice and judgment are the habitation of Thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before Thy i&ce. Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy coun- tenance. In Thy Name shall they rejoice all the day : and in Thy righteousness shall they be exalted. For Thou art the glory of their strength : and in Thy favor our horn shall be exalted. For the Lord is our defence: and the Holy One of Israel is our King. PSALM 89. 211 II. Tunc locutus es in visione. THEN Thou spakest in vision to Thy Holy One, and saidst : I have laid help upon one that is mighty, I have exalted one chosen out of the people. I have found David My servant : with My holy oil have I anointed him. With whom my hand shall be established : Mine arm also shall strengthen him. . The enemy shall not exact upon him : nor the son of wickedness afflict him. And I will beat down his foes before his face: and plague them that hate him. But My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with him : and in My Name shall his horn be exalted. I will set his hand also in the sea : and his right hand in the rivers. He shall cry unto Me, Thou art my Father : my God, and the Rock of my salvation. Also I will make him my firstborn : higher than the kings of the earth. My mercy will I keep for him for evermore: and My covenant shall stand fast with him. His seed also will I make to endure for ever: and his throne as the days of heaven. If his children forsake My law : and walk not in My judgments, If they break My statutes, and keep not My com- mandments : then will I visit their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with stripes. Nevertheless My lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him : nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of My lips : once have I sworn by My holiness that I will not lie unto David. His seed shall endure for ever : and his throne as the sun before Me. 212 PSALM 89. It shall be established for ever as the moon : and as a faithful witness in heaven. But Thou hast cast off and abhorred: Thou hast been wroth with Thine anointed. Thou hast made void the covenant of Thy servant : Thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground. Thou hast broken down all his hedges: Thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin. All that pass by the way spoil him : he is a reproach to his neighbors. Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries : Thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice. Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword : and hast not made him to stand in the battle. Thou hast made his glory to cease: and cast his throne down to the ground. The days of his youth hast Thou shortened : Thou hast covered him with shame. How long, Lord ? wilt Thou hide Thyself for ever : shall Thy wrath burn like fire ? Remember how short my time is : wherefore hast Thou made all men in vain ? What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death : shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave ? Lord, where are Thy former lovingkindnesses : which Thou swarest unto David in Thy truth ? Remember, Lord, the reproach of Thy servants : how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people, Wherewith Thine enemies have reproached, O Lord. wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of Thine anointed: blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen. PSALM 90. 213 Psalm OO. Domine, refagium. LORD, Thou hast been our dwelling place : in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever Thou hadst formed the earth and the world : even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God. Thou turnest man to destruction : and sayest, Re- turn, ye children of men. For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yester- day when it is past : and as a watch in the night. Thou carriest them away as with a flood, they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up. In the morning it flourisheth and groweth up : in the evening it is cut down, and withereth. For we are consumed by Thine anger : and by Thy wrath are we troubled. Thou hast set our iniquities before Thee : our secret sins in the light of Thy countenance. For all our days are passed away in Thy wrath : we spend our years as a tale that is told. The days of our years are threescore years and ten, and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years: yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Who knoweth the power of Thine anger : even ac- cording to Thy fear, so is Thy wrath. So teach us to number our days : that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Return, O Lord, how long : and let it repent Thee concerning Thy servants. O satisfy us early with Thy mercy : that we may re- joice and be glad all our days. Make us glad according to the days wherein Thou hast afflicted us: and the years wherein we have seen evil. 214 PSALM 91. Let Thy work appear unto Thy servants: and Thy glory unto their children. And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish Thou the work of our hands upon us, yea, the work of our hands establish Thou it. Psalm 91. Qui habitat. HE that d^velleth in the secret place of the Most High : shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress : my God in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler : and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust : His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night : nor for the arrow that flieth by day ; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness : nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand : but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold : and see the reward of the w T icked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my Refuge: even the Most High, thy habitation ; There shall no evil befall thee : neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For He shall give His angels charge over thee : to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands : lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder : the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon Me, therefore will PSALM 92. 215 I deliver him : I will set him on high, because he hath known My Name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him : I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him, and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him : and show him My salvation. Psalm 92. Bonum est confiteri. IT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord : and to sing praises unto Thy Name, O Most High, To show forth Thy lovingkindness in the morning : and Thy faithfulness eveiy night, Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery : upon the harp with a solemn sound. For Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work : I will triumph in the works of Thy hands. O Lord, how great are Thy works : and Thy thoughts are very deep. A brutish man knoweth not : neither doth a fool understand this. When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish : it is that they shall be destroyed for ever, but Thou, Lord, art most high for evermore. For, lo, Thine enemies, O Lord, for, lo, Thine ene- mies shall perish : all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered. But my horn shalt Thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn : I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies : and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me. The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree : he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 216 PSALMS 93, 95. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord'* shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age: they shail be fat and flourishing ; To show that the Lord is upright, He is my Rock : and there is no unrighteousness in Him. Psalm 93.- Dominus regnavit. THE Lord reigneth, He is clothed -with majesty : the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself The world also is stablished: that it cannot be moved. Thy throne is established of old : Thou art from everlasting. The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice : the floods lift up their waves. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters : yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. Thy testimonies are very sure : holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord, for ever. Psalm 9o. Venite, exultemus. OCOME, let us sing unto the Lord : let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving : and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God : and a great King above all gods. In His hand are the deep places of the earth : the strength of the hills is His also. The sea is His, and He made it : and His hands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down : let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. PSALM 96. 217 For He is our God : and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. To-day if ye will hear His voice, harden not your heart : as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness ; When your fathers tempted Me: proved Me, and saw My work. Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said : It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known My ways; Unto whom I sware in My wrath : that they should not enter into My rest. o Psalm 96. Cantate Domino. SING unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless His Name: show forth His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the heathen : His wonders among all people. For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised : He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens. Honor and majesty are before Him : strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people : give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His Name : bring an offering, and come into His courts. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before Him all the earth. Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth, the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved : He shall judge the people righteously. 218 PSALM 97. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad : let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall the trees of the wood rejoice before the Lord. For He cometh, for He cometh to judge the earth : He shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with His truth. P^alm 97. Dominus regnavit. THE Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice : let the mul- titude of isles be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round about Him: right- eousness and judgment are the habitation of His throne. A fire goeth before Him : and burneth up His ene- mies round about. His lightnings enlightened the world : the earth saw and trembled. The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord : at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens declare His righteousness: and all the people see His glory. Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols : worship Him, all ye gods. Zion heard, and was glad : and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of Thy judgments, O Lord. For Thou, Lord, art high above all the earth : Thou art exalted far above all gods. Ye that love the Lord, hate evil : He preserveth the souls of His saints, He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous : and gladness for the upright in heart. psalms 98, lOO. 219 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous : and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness. Psalm 98. Cantate Domino. OSING unto the Lord a new song : for He hath done marvellous things. His right hand, and His holy arm : hath gotten Him the victory. The Lord hath made known His salvation : His righteousness hath He openly showed in the sight of the heathen. He hath remembered His mercy and His truth toward the house of Israel : all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth : make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Sing unto the Lord with the harp : with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. With trumpets and sound of cornet : make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King. Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: the world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands, let the hills be joyful together before the Lord: for He cometh to judge the earth. With righteousness shall He judge the world : and the people with equity. Psalm 100. Jubilate Deo. MAKE a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands : serve the Lord with gladness, come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord He is God : it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves, we are His peo- ple, and the sheep of His pasture. 220 PSALM 103. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise : be thankful unto Him, and bless His Name. For the Lord is good, His mercy is everlasting : and His truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 103. Benedic, anima mea. BLESS the Lord, O my soul : and all that is within me, bless His holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul : and forget not all His benefits ; Who forgiveth all thine iniquities : Who healeth all thy diseases ; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction: Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies ; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things : so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment : for all that are oppressed. He made known His ways unto Moses : His acts unto the children of Israel. The Lord is merciful and gracious: slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide : neither will He keep His anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins: nor re- warded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth : so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. As far as the east is from the west : so far hath He removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children : so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him. For He knoweth our frame : He remembereth that we are dust. PSALM 104. 221 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone : and the place thereof shall know it no more. But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him : and His right- eousness unto children's children ; To such as keep His covenant: and to those that remember His commandments to do them. The Lord hath prepared His throne in the heavens: and His kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord, ye His angels, that excel in strength : that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His Word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts : ye ministers of His, that do His pleasure. Bless the Lord, all His works in all places of His dominion : bless the Lord, O my soul. Psalm 1 04. Benedic, anima inea. BLESS the Lord, O my soul : O Lord my God, Thou art very great, Thou art clothed with honor and majesty ; Who coverest Thyself with light as with a garment : Who stretchiest out the heavens like a curtain ; Who layeth the beams of His chambers in the waters : Who maketh the clouds His chariot, Who walketh upon the wings of the wind ; Who maketh His angels spirits : His ministers a flaming fire ; Who laid the foundations of the earth : that it should not be removed for ever. Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment : the waters stood above the mountains. At Thy rebuke they fled : at the voice of Thy thun- der they hasted awa*y. 222 psalm 104. They go up by the mountains, they go down by the valleys : unto the place which Thou hast founded for them. Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over : that they turn not again to cover the earth. . He sendeth the springs into the valleys : which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field : the wild asses quench their thirst. By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation : which sing among the branches. He watereth the hills from His chambers : the earth is satisfied with the fruit of Thy works. He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle : and herb for the service of man ; That He may bring forth food out of the earth, and wine that maketh glad the heart of man : and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengthened man's heart. The trees of the Lord are full of sap : the cedars of Lebanon, which He hath planted ; Where the birds make their nests : as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats : and the rocks for the conies. He appointed the moon for seasons : the sun knoweth his going down. Thou makest darkness, and it is night : wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. The young lions roar after their prey : and seek their meat from God. The sun arise th, they gather themselves together : and lay them down in their dens. Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labor: until the evening. O Lord, how manifold are Thy works : in wisdom PSALM 110. 223 hast Thou made them all, the earth is full of Thy riches. So is this great and wide sea : wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. There go the ships, there is that leviathan : whom Thou hast made to play therein. These wait all upon Thee : that Thou mayest give them their meat in due season. That Thou givest them they gather: Thou openest Thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest Thy face, they are troubled : Thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created : and Thou renewest the face of the earth. The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever : the Lord shall rejoice in His works. He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth : He touch- eth the hills, and they smoke. I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live : I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of Him shall be sweet : I will be glad in the Lord. Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more : bless Thou the Lord, O my soul. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm 110. Dixit Dominus. THE Lord said unto my Lord : Sit Thou at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool. The Lord shall send the rod of Thy strength out of Zion : rule Thou in the midst of Thine enemies. Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morn- ing: Thou hast the dew of Thy youth.- 224 PSALM in. The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. The Lord at Thy right hand : shall strike through kin2;s in the day of His wrath. He shall judge among" the heathen, He shall fill the places with the dead bodies : He shall wound the heads over many countries. He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall He lift up the head. Psalm 111. Cenfitebor tibi. PKAISE ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart : in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. The works of the Lord are great : sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is honorable aud glorious : and His right- eousness endureth for ever. He hath made His wonderful works to be re- membered : the Lord is gracious and full of com- passion. He hath given meat unto them that fear Him : He will ever be mindful of His covenant. He bath shewed His people the power of His works : that He may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of His hands are verity and judgment: all His commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever : and are done in truth and uprightness. He sent redemption unto His people : He hath com- manded His covenant for ever, holy and reverend is His Name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom : a good understanding have all they that do His com- mandments, His praise endureth for ever. psalms 113, 114. 225 Psalm 113. Laudate, pueri. PRAISE ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord : praise the Name of the Lord. Blessed be the Name of the Lord : from this time forth and for evermore. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same : the Lord's Name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations : and His glory above the heavens. Who is like unto the Lord our God, Who dwelleth on high : Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth ! He raiseth up the poor out of the dust : and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill ; That He may set him with princes: even with the princes of His people. He maketh the barren woman to keep house: and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm 114. In exitu Israel. WHEN Israel went out of Egypt : the house of Jacob from a people of strange language ; Judah was His sanctuary : and Israel His dominion. The sea saw it, and fled : Jordan was driven back. The mountains skipped like rams : and the little hills like lambs. What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest : thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back ? Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams : and ye little hills, like lambs ? Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord : at the presence of the God of Jacob ; Which turned the rock into a standing water : the flint into a fountain of waters. 15 226 PSALM 115. Psalm 115. Nbn nobis, Domine. 1VT0T unto us, Lord, not uuto us, but unto Thy ±S Name give glory : for Thy mercy, and for Thy truth's sake. Wherefore should the heathen say : Where is now their God ? But our God is in the heavens : He hath done what- soever He hath pleased. Their idols are silver and gold : the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not ; They have ears, but they hear not : noses have they, but they smell not ; They have hands, but they handle not, feet have they, but they walk not : neither speak they through their throat. They that make th7 So there is one Father, not three Fathers ; one Son, not three Sons; one Holy Ghost, not three Holy Ghosts. And in this Trinity none is afore, or after other ; none is greater, or less than another. But the whole three Persons are coeternal together, and co- equal : So that in all things, as is aforesaid, the Unity in Trinity, and the Trinity in Unity, is to be worshipped. He therefore that will be saved must thus think of the Trinity. Furthermore, it is necessary to everlasting salvation that he also believe rightly the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the right Faith is, that we believe and confess : That our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God and Man ; God, of the Substance of the Father, begotten before the worlds ; and Man, of the substance of His mother, born in the world ; Perfect God, and Perfect Man, of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsisting. Equal to the Father, as touching His Godhead ; and inferior to the Father, as touching His Manhood. Who, although He be God and Man, yet He is not two, but one Christ; One; not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh, but by taking the Manhood into God ; One altogether ; not by confusion of Substance, but by Unity of Person. For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man, so God and Man is one Christ; Who suffered for our salvation, descended into hell, rose again the third day from the dead. He ascended into heaven; He sitteth on the right hand of the Father, God Almighty; from whence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. At Whose coming all men shall rise again with their bodies, and shall give account for their own works. And they that have done good shall go into life everlasting; and they that have done evil, into everlasting fire. This is the Catholic [true Christian] Faith, which, except a man believe faithfully, he cannot be saved. THE SMALL CATECHISM. PREFACE. Martin Luther to all faithful and godly Pastors and Preachers. Grace, Mercy and Peace, in Jesus Christ, our Lord ! The deplorable condition in which I found religious affairs during a recent visitation of the congregations, has impelled me to publish this Catechism, or statement of the Christian doctrine, after having prepared it in very brief and simple terms. Alas ! what misery I beheld ! The people, especially those who live in the villages, seem to have no knowledge whatever of Christian doctrine, and many of the pastors are ignorant and incompetent teachers. And, nevertheless, they all maintain that they are Christians, that they have been baptized, and that they have received the Lord's Supper. Yet they cannot recite the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, or the Ten Commandments ; they live as if they were irrational creatures, and now that the Gospel has come to them, they grossly abuse their Christian liberty. Ye bishops ! what answer will ye give to Christ for having so shamefully neglected the people, and paid no attention to the duties of your office ? I invoke no evil on your heads. But you withhold the cup in the Lord's Supper, insist on the observance of your human laws, and yet, at the same time, do not take the least interest in teaching the people the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, the Ten Commandments, or any other part of the Word of God. Woe unto you ! Wherefore I beseech you in the Name of God, my beloved brethren, who are pastors or preachers, to engage heartily in the discharge of the duties of your office, to have mercy on the people who are entrusted to your care, and to assist us in intro- ducing the Catechism among them, and especially among the young. And if any of you do not possess the necessary qualifi- cations, I beseech you to take at least the following forms, and read them, word for word, to the people, on this wise : — In the first place ; let the preacher take the utmost care to avoid all changes or variations in the text and wording of the 268 THE SMALL CATECHISM. 269 Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, the Sacra- ments, etc. Let him, on the contrary, take each of the forms respectively, adhere to it, and repeat it anew, year after year. For young and inexperienced people cannot be successfully instructed, unless we adhere to the same text or the same forms of expression. They easily become confused, when the teacher at one time employs a certain form of words and expressions, and at another, apparently with a view to make improvements, adopts a different form. The result of such a course will be, that all the time and labor which we have expended will be lost. This point was well understood by our venerable fathers, who were accustomed to use the same words in teaching the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments. We, too, should follow this plan when we teach these things, particularly in the case of the young and ignorant, not changing a single syllable, nor introducing any variations when, year after year, we recur to these forms and recite them anew before our hearers. Choose, therefore, the form of words which best pleases you, and adhere to it perpetually. When you preach in the presence of intelligent and learned men, you are at liberty to exhibit your knowledge and skill, and may present and discuss these subjects in all the varied modes which are at your command. But when you are teaching the young, retain the same form and manner without change; teach them, first of all, the Ten Com- mandments, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, etc., always present- ing the same words of the text, so that those who learn can repeat them after you, and retain them in the memory. But if any refuse to receive your instructions, tell them plainly that they deny Christ and are not Christians ; such per- sons shall not be admitted to the Lord's Table, nor present a child for Baptism, nor enjoy any of our Christian privileges, but are to be sent back to the pope and his agents, and, indeed, to Satan himself. Their parents and employers should, besides, refuse to furnish them with food and drink, and notify them that the government was disposed to banish from the country all persons of such a rude and intractable character. For although we cannot, and should not, compel them to exer- cise faith, we ought, nevertheless, to instruct the great mass with all diligence, so that they may know how to distinguish between right and wrong in their conduct towards those with whom they live, or among whom they desire to earn their living. For who- ever desires to reside in a city, and enjoy the rights and privi- leges which its laws confer, is also bound to know and obey those laws. God grant that such persons may become sincere believers ! 270 THE CONFESSIONS. But if they remain dishonest and vicious, let them at least with- hold from public view the vices of their hearts. In the second place ; when those whom you are instructing have become familiar with the words of the text, it is time to teach them to understand the meaning of those words, so that they may become acquainted with the object and purport of the lesson. Then proceed to another of the following forms, or, at your pleasure, choose any other which is brief, and adhere strictly to the same words and forms of expression in the text, without altering a single syllable ; besides, allow yourself ample time for the lessons. For it is not necessary that you should, on the same occasion, proceed from the beginning to the end of the several parts ; it will be more profitable if you present them separately, in regular succession. When the people have, for instance, at length correctly understood the First Commandment, you may proceed to the Second, and so continue. By neglecting to observe this mode, the people will be overburdened, and be prevented from understanding and retaining in memory any considerable part of the matter communicated to them. In the third place ; when you have thus reached the end of this Short Catechism, begin anew with the Large Catechism, and by means of it furnish the people with fuller and more compre- hensive explanations. Explain here at large every Command- ment, every Petition, and, indeed, every part, showing the duties which they severally impose, and both the advantages which follow the performance of those duties, and also the dangers and losses which result from the neglect of them. Insist in an especial manner on such Commandments or other parts as seem to be most of all misunderstood or neglected by your people. It will, for example, be necessary that you should enforce with the utmost earnestness the Seventh Commandment, which treats of stealing, when you are teaching workmen, dealers and even farmers and servants, inasmuch as many of these are guilty of various dishonest and thievish practices. So, too, it will be your duty to explain and apply the Fourth Commandment with great diligence, when you are teaching children and uneducated adults, and to urge them to observe order, to be faithful, obedient and peaceable, as well as to adduce numerous instances mentioned in the Scriptures, which show that God punished such as were guilty in these things, and blessed the obedient. Here, too, let it be your great aim to urge magistrates and parents to rule wisely, and to educate the children, admonishing them, at the same time, that such duties are imposed on them, and showing them how grievously they sin if they neglect them. THE SMALL CATECHISM. 271 For in such a case they overthrow and lay waste alike the king- dom of God and the kingdom of the world, acting as if they were the worst enemies both of God and man. And show them very plainly the shocking evils of which they are the authors, when they refuse their aid in training up children to be pastors, preachers, writers, etc., and set forth that on account of such sins God will inflict an awful punishment upon them. It is, indeed, necessary to preach on these things ; for parents and magistrates are guilty of sins in this respect, which are so great that there are no terms in which they can be described. And truly, Satan has a cruel design in fostering these evils. Finally ; inasmuch as the people are now relieved from the tyranny of the pope, they refuse to come to the Lord's Table, and treat it with contempt. On this point, also, it is very necessary that you should give them instructions, while, at the same time, you are to be guided by the following principles : That we are to compel no one to believe, or to receive the Lord's Supper ; that we are not to establish any laws on this point, or appoint the time and place ; but that we should so preach as to influence the people, without any law adopted by us, to urge, and, as it were, to compel us who are pastors, to administer the Lord's Supper to them. Now this object may be attained, if we ad- dress them in the following manner : It is to be feared that he who does not desire to receive the Lord's Supper at least three or four times during the year, despises the Sacrament, and is no Christian. So, too, he is no Christian, who neither believes nor obeys the Gospel; for Christ did not say: "Omit or despise this," but "This do ye, as oft as ye drink it," etc. He com- mands that this should be done, and by no means be neglected and despised. He says: "This do." Now he who does not highly value the Sacrament, shows thereby that he has no sin, no flesh, no devil, no world, no death, no danger, no hell ; that is to say, he does not believe that such evils exist, although he may be deeply immersed in them, and completely belong to the devil. On the other hand, he needs no grace, no life, no Paradise, no heaven, no Christ, no God, no good thing. For if he believed that he was involved in such evils, and that he was in need of such blessings, he could not refrain from receiving the Sacrament, wherein aid is afforded against such evils, and, again, such blessings are bestowed. It will not be necessary to compel him by the force of any law to approach the Lord's Table; he will hasten to it of his own accord, will compel himself to come, and indeed urge you to administer the Sacrament to him. 272 THE CONFESSIONS. Hence, you are by no means to adopt any compulsory law in this case, as the Pope has done. Let it simply be your aim to set forth distinctly the advantages and losses, the wants and the benefits, the dangers and the blessings, which are to be con- sidered in connection with the Sacrament; the people will, doubtless, then seek it without urgent demands on your part. If they still refuse to come forward, let them choose their own ways, and tell them that those who do not regard their own spiritual misery, and do not desire the gracious help of God, be- long to Satan. But if you do not give such solemn admonitions, or if you adopt odious compulsory laws on the subject, it is your own fault if the people treat the Sacrament with contempt. Will they not necessarily be slothful, if you are silent and sleep? Therefore consider the subject seriously, ye Pastors and Preachers ! Our office has now assumed a very different charac- ter from that which it bore under the Pope; it is now of a very grave nature, and is very salutary in its influence. It consequently subjects us to far greater burdens and labors, dangers and temp- tations, while it brings with it an inconsiderable reward, and very little gratitude in the world. But Christ Himself will be our reward, if we labor with fidelity. May He grant such mercy unto us, Who is the Father of all grace, to Whom be given thanks and praises through Christ, our Lord, for ever ! Amen. Wittenberg, a. d. 1529. PAET I. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. in the plain form in which they are to be taught by the head of a family. The First Commandment. I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. [Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth ; thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them : for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me ; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.] What is meant by this Commandment ? Answer. We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. The Second Commandment. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain ; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain. What is meant by this Commandment? Answer. We should so fear and love God as not to curse, swear, conjure, lie, or deceive, by His Name, but call upon Him in every time of need, and worship Him with prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. The Third Commandment. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. [Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God : in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter,* thy 18 273 274 THE CONFESSIONS. manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stran- ger that is within thy gates : for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh dav ; wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.] What is meant by this Commandment ? Answer. We should so fear and love God as not to despise His Word and the preaching of the Gospel, but deem it holy, and willingly hear and learn it. The Fourth Commandment. Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. What is meant by this Commandment ? Answer. We should so fear and love God as not to despise nor displease our parents and superiors, but honor, serve, obey, love, and esteem them. The Fifth Commandment. Thou shalt not kill. What is meant by this Commandment ? Answer. We should so fear and love God as not to do our neighbor any bodily harm or injury, but rather assist and com- fort him in danger and want. The Sixth Commandment. Thou shalt not commit adultery. What is meant by this Commandment ? Answer. We should so fear and love God as to be chaste and pure in our words and deeds, each one also loving and honoring his wife or her husband. The Seventh Commandment. Thou shalt not steal. What is meant by this Commandment ? Answer. We should so fear and love God as not to rob our neighbor of his money or property, nor bring it into our pos- session by unfair dealing or fraudulent means, but rather assist him to improve and protect it. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. 275 The Eighth Commandment. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. What is meant by this Commandment ? Answer. We should so fear and love God as not deceitfully to belie, betray, slander, nor raise injurious reports against our neighbor, but apologize for him, speak well of him, and put the most charitable construction on all his actions. The Ninth Commandment. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house. What is meant by this Commandment ? Answer. We should so fear and love God as not to desire by craftiness to gain possession of our neighbor's inheritance or home, or to obtain it under the pretext of a legal right, but be ready to assist and serve him in the preservation of his own. The Tenth Commandment. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's. What is meant by this Commandment ? Answer. We should so fear and love God as not to alienate our neighbor's wife from him, entice away his servants, nor let loose his cattle, but use our endeavors that they may remain and discharge their duty to him. What does God declare concerning all these Commandments ? Answer. He says : I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visit- ing the iniquity of the fathers upon fthe children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me: and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my com- mandments. What is meant by this declaration ? Answer. God threatens to punish all those who transgress these commandments. We should, therefore, dread his dis- pleasure, and not act contrarily to these commandments. But he promises grace and every blessing to all who keep them. We should, therefore, love and trust in him, and cheerfully do what he has commanded us. 276 THE CONFESSIONS. PAET II. THE CREED. In the plain form in which it is to be taught by the head of a family. The First Article. Of Creation. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. What is meant by this Article ? Answer. I believe that God has created me and all that exists; that he has given and still preserves to me my body and soul, with all my limbs and senses, my reason and all the faculties of my mind, together with my raiment, food, home, and family, and all my property; that he daily provides me abundantly with all the necessaries of life, protects me from all danger, and pre- serves me and guards me against all evil ; all which he does out of pure, paternal, and divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me ; for all which I am in duty bound to thank, praise, serve, and obey him. This is most certainly true. The Second Article. Of Redemption. 'And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was con- ceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary ; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He de- scended 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. What is meant by this Article ? Answer. I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord; who has redeemed me, a lost and con- demned creature, secured and delivered me from all sins, from THE SMALL CATECHISM. 277 death, and from the power of the devil, not with silver and gold, but with his holy and precious blood, and with his innocent suf- ferings and death ; in order that I might be his, live under him in his kingdom, and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness ; even as he is risen from the dead, and lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true. The Third Article. Of Sanctification. I "believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints ; the Forgiveness of sins ; the Resurrec- tion of the body ; and the Life everlasting. Amen. What is meant by this Article ? Answer. I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ my Lord, or come to him ; but the Holy Ghost has called me through the gospel, enlightened me by his gifts, and sanctified and preserved me in the true faith; in like manner as he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and preserves it in union with Jesus Christ in the true faith ; in which Christian Church he daily forgives abundantly all my sins, and the sins of all be- lievers, and will raise up me and all the dead at the last day, and will grant everlasting life to me and to all who believe in Christ. This is most certainly true. PAET III THE LORD'S PRAYER. In the plain form in which it is to be taught by the head of a family. Introduction. Our Father who art in heaven. What is meant by this Introduction ? Answer. God would thereby affectionately encourage us to be- lieve that he is truly our Father, and that we are his children 278 THE CONFESSIONS. indeed, so that we may call upon him with all cheerfulness and confidence, even as beloved children entreat their affectionate parent. First Petition. Hallowed be thy name. What is meant by this Petition ? Answer. The name of God is indeed holy in itself; but we pray in this petition that it may be hallowed also by us. How is this effected ? Answer. When the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, lead holy lives in accord- ance with it ; to this may our blessed Father in heaven help us! But whoever teaches and lives otherwise than as God's Word prescribes, profanes the name of God among us ; from this pre- serve us, Heavenly Father ! Second Petition. Thy kingdom come. What is meant by this Petition? Answer. The kingdom of God comes indeed of itself, without our prayer ; but we pray in this petition that it may come unto us also. When is this effected f Answer. When our heavenly Father gives us his Holy Spirit, so that by his grace we believe his holy Word, and live a godly life here on earth, and in heaven for ever. Third Petition. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. What is meant by this Petition ? Answer. The good and gracious will of God is done indeed without our prayer ; but we pray in this petition that it may be done by us also. When is this effected ? Answer. When God frustrates and brings to naught every evil counsel and purpose, which would hinder us from hallowing the name of God, and prevent his kingdom from coming to us, such as the will of the devil, of the world, and of our own flesh; and when he strengthens us, and keeps us steadfast in his Word THE SMALL CATECHISM. 279 and in the faith, even unto our end. This is his gracious and good will. Fourth Petition. Give us this day our daily bread. What is meant by this Petition ? Answer. God gives indeed without our prayer, even to the wicked also their daily bread ; but we pray in this petition that he would make us sensible of his benefits, and enable us to re- ceive our daily bread with thanksgiving. What is implied in the words : " Our daily bread " ? Answer. All things that pertain to the wants and the support of this present life ; such as food, raiment, money, goods, house and land, and other property ; a believing spouse and good chil- dren ; trustworthy servants and faithful magistrates ; favorable seasons, peace and health ; education and honor ; true friends, good neighbors, and the like. Fifth Petition. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who tres- pass against us. What is meant by this Petition ? Answer. We pray in this petition, that our heavenly Father would not regard our sins, nor deny us our requests on account of them ; for we are not worthy of any thing for which we pray, and have not merited it ; but that he would grant us all things through grace, although we daily commit much sin, and deserve chastisement alone. We will therefore, on our part, both heartily forgive, and also readily do good to those who may injure or offend us. Sixth Petition. And lead us not into temptation. What is meant by this Petition ? Answer. God indeed tempts no one to sin ; but we pray in this petition that God would so guard and preserve us, that the devil, the world, and our own flesh, may not deceive us, nor lead us into error and unbelief, despair, and other great and shameful sins ; and that, though we may be thus tempted, we may never- theless finally prevail and gain the victory. 280 THE CONFESSIONS. Seventh Petition. But deliver us from evil. What is meant by this Petition ? Answer. We pray in this petition, as in a summary, that our heavenly Father would deliver us from all manner of evil, whether it affect the body or soul, property or character, and, at last, when the hour of death shall arrive, grant us a happy end, and graciously take us from this world of sorrow to him self in heaven. Conclusion. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. What is meant by the word "Amen" ? Answer. That I should be assured that such petitions are acceptable to our heavenly Father, and are heard by him ; for he himself has commanded us to pray in this manner, and has promised that he will hear us. Amen, Amen, that is, Yea, yea,, it shall be so. PAET IV THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM. In the plain form in which it is to be taught by the head of a family. I. What is Baptism ? Answer. Baptism is not simply water, but it is the water com- prehended in God's command, and connected with God's Word. What is that Word of God? Answer. It is that which our Lord Jesus Christ spake, as it is recorded in the last chapter of Matthew, verse 19 : " Go ye, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." II. What gifts or benefits does Baptism confer ? Answer. It worketh forgiveness of sins, delivers from death THE SMALL CATECHISM. 281 and the devil, and confers everlasting salvation on all who be. lieve, as the Word and promise of God declare. What are such words and promises of God ? Answer. Those which our Lord Jesus Christ spake, as they are recorded in the last chapter of Mark, verse 16 : " He that be- lieveth and is baptized, shall be saved ; but he that believeth not shall be damned." III. How can water produce such great effects f Answer. It is not the water indeed that produces these effects, but the Word of God, which accompanies and is connected with the water, and our faith, which relies on the Word of God, connected with the water. For the water, without the Word of God, is simply water and no baptism. But when connected with the Word of God, it is a baptism, that is, a gracious water of life and a "washing of regeneration" in the Holy Ghost; as St. Paul says to Titus, in the third chapter, ver. 5-8: "According to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost ; which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; that being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying." IV. What does such baptizing with water signify ? Answer. It signifies that the old Adam in us is to be drowned and destroyed by daily sorrow and repentance, together with all sins and evil lusts ; and that again the new man should daily come forth and rise, that shall live in the presence of God in righteousness and purity for ever. Where is it so written ? Answer. St. Paul, in the Epistle to the Romans, chapter 6, verse 4, says: "We are buried with Christ by baptism into death; that like as he was raised up from the dead by the glory of the OF CONFESSION. What is Confession f Answer. Confession consists of two parts : the one is, that we confess our sins ; the other, that we receive absolution or for- 282 THE CONFESSIONS. giveness through the pastor as of God himself, in no wise doubt* ing, but firmly believing, that our sins are thus forgiven before God in heaven. What sins ought we to confess ? Answer. In the presence of God we should acknowledge our- selves guilty of all manner of sins, even of those which we do not ourselves perceive; as we do in the Lord's Prayer. But in the presence of the pastor we should confess those sins alone, of which we have knowledge, and which we feel in our hearts. Which are these ? Answer. Here reflect in your condition, according to the Ten Commandments, namely : Whether you are a father or mother, a son or daughter, a master or mistress, a manservant or maid- servant — whether you have been disobedient, unfaithful, sloth- ful — whether you have injured any one by words or actions — whether you have stolen, neglected, or wasted aught, or done other evil. PART "V. THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR, OR THE LORD'S SUPPER. In the plain form in which it is to be taught by the head of a family. What is the Sacrament of the Altar ? Answer. It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, under the bread and wine, given unto us Christians to eat and to drink, as it was instituted by Christ himself. Where is it so written ? Answer. The holy Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, and Luke, to- gether with St. Paul, write thus: " Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which he was be- trayed, took bread : and when he had given thanks, he brake it, THE SMALL CATECHISM. 283 and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat ; this is my body, which is given for you : this do, in remembrance of me. " After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it ; this cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you, for the remission of sins : this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me." What benefits are derived from such eating and drinking ? Answer. They are pointed out in these words: " Given and shed for you, for the remission of sins." Namely, through these words, the remission of sins, life and salvation are granted unto us in the Sacrament. For where there is remission of sins, there are also life and salvation. Hoiv can the bodily eating and drinking produce such great effects f Answer. The eating and the drinking, indeed, do not produce them, but the words which stand here, namely : " Given, and shed for you, for the remission of sins." These words are, be- sides the bodily eating and drinking, the chief things in the Sac- rament ; and he who believes these words, has that which they declare and set forth, namely, the remission of sins. Who is it, then, that receives this Sacrament worthily ? Answer. Fasting and bodily preparation are indeed a good ex- ternal discipline ; but he is truly worthy and well prepared, who believes these words : " Given, and shed for you, for the remission of sins. ' ' But he who does not believe these words., or who doubts, is unworthy and unfit ; for the words: " For you," require truly believing hearts. MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER. In the plain form in which it is to be taught by the head of a family. Morning. % In the Morning, when thou risest, thou shalt say: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. and the Lord's Prayer. 284 THE CONFESSIONS. f Then may est thou say this Prayer: I GIVE thanks unto Thee, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ Thy dear Son, that Thou hast protected me through the night from all danger and harm ; and I beseech Thee to preserve and keep me, this day also, from all sin and evil ; that in all my thoughts, words, and deeds, I may serve and please Thee. Into Thy hands I commend my body and soul, and all that is mine. Let Thy holy angel have charge concerning me, that the wicked one have no power over me. Amen, f And then shouldst thou go with joy to thy work, after a Hymn, or the Ten Commandments, or whatever thy devotion may suggest. Evening. % In the Evening, when thou goesi to bed,, thou shalt say : In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. <| Then, kneeling or standing, thou shalt say the Apostles' Creed and the Lord's Prayer. f Then 'may est thou say this Prayer : I give thanks unto Thee, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ Thy dear Son, that Thou hast this day so graciously pro- tected me, and I beseech Thee to forgive me all my sins, and the wrong which I have done, and by Thy great mercy defend me from all the perils and dangers of this night. Into Thy hands I commend my body and soul, and all that is mine. Let Thy holy angel have charge concerning me, that the wicked one have no power over me. Amen. % And then lie down in peace, and sleep. BLESSING AND THANKSGTVING AT TABLE. In the plain form in which they are to be taught by the head of a family. Before Meat. \ Before meat, the members of the family standing at the table rever- ently and with folded hands, there shall be said : The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord : and Thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest Thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. THE SMALL CATECHISM. 285 %Then shall be said the Lord's Prayer, and after that this Prayer : O Lord God, heavenly Father, bless unto us these Thy gifts, which of Thy tender kindness Thou h&U bestowed upon us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. After Meat. % After meat, all standing reverently and with folded hands, there shall be said : O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good ; for His mercy endureth for ever. He giveth food to all flesh ; He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. He de- lighteth not in the strength of the horse ; He taketh not pleas- ure in the legs of a man. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him : in those that hope in his mercy. ^| Then shall be said the Lord's Prayer, and after that this Prayer : We give thanks to Thee, O God our Father, for all Thy bene- fits, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who with Thee liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen. TABLE OF DUTIES. Or, certain passages of the Scriptures, selected for various orders and conditions of men, wherein their respective duties are set forth. Bishops, Pastors, and Preachers. A bishop must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach ; not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre ; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous ; one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity ; not a novice, but holding fast the faithful Word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to con- vince the gainsayers. 1 Tim. iii. 2-6 ; Tit. i. 9. What Duties Hearers Owe their Bishops. Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel. 1 Cor. ix. 14. Let him that is taught in the Word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Gal. vi. 6. Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in word and doctrine. For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox 286 THE CONFESSIONS. that treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward. 1 Tim. v. 17, 18. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves ; for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you. Heb. xiii. 17. Magistrates. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God ; the powers that be are ordained of God ; for rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same ; for he is the min- ister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain ; for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Rom. xiii. 1-i. What Duties Subjects Owe Magistrates. Render therefore unto Csesar the things that are Caesar's. Matt. xxii. 21. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers, etc. Wherefore we must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also ; for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues ; tribute to whom tribute is due ; custom to whom custom ; fear to whom fear ; honor to whom honor. Rom. xiii. 1, 5. I exhort, therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men ; for kings and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 1 Tim. ii. Put them in mind to be subject to principali- ties and powers, etc. Tit. iii. 1. Submit yourselves to every ordi- nance of man for the Lord's sake : whether it be to the king as supreme ; or unto governors as unto them that are sent, etc. 1 Pet. ii. 13. • Husbands. Ye husbands, dwell with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life ; that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Pet. iii. 7. And be not bitter against them. Col. iii. 19. WlVFS. Wives, submit yourselves unto your husbands, as unto the Lord. Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose THE SMALL CATECHISM. 287 daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. Eph. v. 22 ; 1 Pet . iii. 6. Parents. Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath : but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Eph vi. 4. Children. Children, obey your parents in the Lord : for this is right. Honor thy father and mother ; which is the first commandment with promise ; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Eph. vi. 1-3. Male and Female Servants and Laborers. Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ ; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers ; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart ; with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men ; know- ing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. Eph. vi. 5-8. Masters and Mistresses. Ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threat- ening ; knowing that your Master also is in heaven ; neither is there respect of persons with him. Eph. vi. 9. Young Persons, in general. Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humil- ity ; for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the hum- ble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. 1 Pet. v. 5, 6. Widows. She that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day ; but she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 1 Tim. v. 5, 6. Christians, in general. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Herein are compre- hended all the commandments. Rom. xiii. 9, 10. And perse- vere in prayer for all men. 1 Tim. ii. 1, 2. Happy the house where every one learns and does his duty. THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. Delivered to the Emperor Charles V., at the Diet of Augsburg, A. D., 1530. [This Translation is made from the Latin Editio Princeps, of 1530-31, the authority of which, equally with that of the German Editio Princeps, fur- passes all other known Editions. It has been carefully prepared by a Joint Committee of The General Council, The General Synod, The United Synod of the South, and the Joint Synod of Ohio, as a Common Standard of The Augsburg Confession in English. The words in brackets are in- serted from the German Editio Princeps. PREFACE. Most Invincible Emperor, Caesar Augustus, most Clement Lord: Inasmuch as Your Imperial Majesty has summoned a Diet of the Empire here at Augsburg to deliberate concerning measures against the Turk, that most atrocious, hereditary and ancient enemy of the Christian name and religion, in what way effect- ually to withstand his furor and assaults by strong and lasting military provision ; and then also concerning dissensions in the matter of our holy religion and Christian Faith, that in this matter of religion the opinions and judgments of parties might be heard in each other's presence, and considered and weighed among ourselves in charity, leniency and mutual kindness, to the end that the things in the Scriptures which on either side have been differently interpreted or misunderstood, being corrected and laid aside, these matters maybe settled and brought back to one perfect truth and Christian concord, that for the future one pure and true religion may be embraced and maintained by us, that as we all serve and do battle under one Christ, so we may be able also to live in unity and concord in the one Christian Church. And inasmuch as we, the undersigned Electors and Princes, with others joined with us, have been called to the aforesaid Diet, the same as the other Electors, Princes and Es- tates, in obedient compliance with the Imperial mandate we have come to Augsburg, and, what we do not mean to say as boasting, we were among the first to be here. Since then Your Imperial Majesty caused to be proposed to 288 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 289 the Electors, Princes and other Estates of the Empire, also here at Augsburg at the very beginning of this Diet, among other things, that, by virtue of the Imperial Edict, tha several Estates of the Empire should present their opinions and judgments in the German and Latin languages, after due deliberation, answer was given to Your Imperial Majesty, on the ensuing Wednes- day, that on the next Friday the Articles of our Confession for our part would be presented. Wherefore, in obedience to Your Imperial Majesty's wishes, we offer, in this matter of religion, the Confession of our preach- ers and of ourselves, showing what manner of doctrine from the Holy Scriptures and the pure Word of God has been up to this time set forth in our lands, dukedoms, dominions and cities, and taught in our churches. And if the other Electors, Princes and Estates of the Empire will present similar writings, to wit, in Latin and German, according to the said Imperial proposi- tion, giving their opinions in this matter of religion, here be- fore Your Imperial Majesty, our most clement Lord, we, with the Princes and friends aforesaid, are prepared to confer ami- cably concerning all possible ways and means, as far as may be honorably done, that we may come together, and, the matter between us on both sides being peacefully discussed without offensive strife, the dissension, by God's help, may be done away and brought back to one true accordant religion ; for as we all serve and do battle under one Christ, we ought to con- fess the one Christ, and so, after the tenor of Your Imperial Majesty's Edict, everything be conducted according to the truth of God, which, with most fervent prayers, we entreat of God. But, with regard to the other Electors, Princes and Estates, if they hold that this treatment of the matter of religion after the manner which Your Imperial Majesty has so wisely brought forward, namely with such mutual presentation of writings and calm conferring together among ourselves, should not proceed, or be unfruitful in results ; we, at least, leave behind the clear testimony that we decline or refuse nothing whatever, allowed of God and a good conscience, which may tend to bring about Christian concord; as also Your Imperial Majesty and the other Electors and Estates of the Empire, and all who are moved by sincere love and zeal for religion, and who will give an impar- tial hearing to this matter, will graciously perceive and more and more understand from this our Confession. Your Imperial Majesty also, not only once but often, graciously signified to the Electors, Princes and Estates of the Empire, and at the Diet of Spires held A. D., 1526, according to the form of 290 THE CONFESSIONS. Your Imperial instruction and commission given and prescribed , caused it to be stated and publicly proclaimed, that Your Ma- jesty, in dealing .with this matter of religion, for certain reasons which were alleged in Your Majesty's name, was not willing to decide and could not determine anything, but that Your Majesty would diligently use Your Majesty's office with the Roman Pon- tiff for the convening of a General Council, as the same was publicly set forth at greater length over a year ago at the last Diet which met at Spires. There Your Imperial Majesty, through his Highness Ferdinand, King of Bohemia and Hun- gary, our friend and clement Lord, as well as through the Orator and Imperial Commissioners, caused this, among other things, to be proclaimed : that Your Imperial Majesty had known of and pondered the resolution of Your Majesty's Representative in the Empire, and of the President and Imperial Counsellors, and the Legates from other Estates convened at Ratisbon, con- cerning the calling of a Council, and that this also was adjudged by Your Imperial Majesty to be of advantage; and because the matters to be adjusted between Your Imperial Majesty and the RomanPontiff were nearing agreement and Christian reconcilia- tion, Your Imperial Majesty did not doubt that the Roman Pon- tiff could be induced to hold a General Council ; therefore Your Imperial Majesty himself signified that he would endeavor to secure the Chief Pontiff 's consent together with Your Imperial Majesty to convene such General Council, and that letters to that effect would be publicly issued with all possible expedition. In the event, therefore, that the differences between us and the other parties in the matter of religion cannot be amicably and in charity settled here before Your Imperial Majesty, we offer this in all obedience, abundantly prepared to join issue and to defend the cause in such a general, free, Christian Council, for the convening of which there has always been accordant action and agreement of votes, in all the Imperial Diets held during Your Majesty's reign, on the part of the Electors, Princes and other Estates of the Empire. To this General Council, and at the same time to Your Imperial Majesty, we have made appeal in this greatest and gravest of matters even before this, in due manner and form of law. To this appeal, both to Your Imperial Majesty and to a Council, we still adhere, neither do we intend, nor would it be possible for us, to relinquish it by this or any other document, unless the matter between us and the other side, according to the tenor of the latest Imperial citation, can be amicably and charitably settled and brought to Christian concord, of which this also is our solemn and public testimony. THE AUGSBUKG CONFESSION. 291 CHIEF ARTICLES OF FAITH. Article I. Our Churches, with common consent, do teach, that the de- cree of the Council of Nicaea concerning the Unity of the Divine Essence and concerning the Three Persons, is true and to be believed without any doubting; that is to say, there is one Divine Essence which is called and which is God: eternal, without body, without parts, of infinite power, wisdom and goodness, the Maker and Preserver of all things, visible and invisible ; and yet that there are three Persons, of the same essence and power, who also are co-eternal, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. And the term " person " they use as the Fathers have used it, to signify, not a part or quality in another, but that which subsists of itself. They condemn all heresies which have sprung up against this article, as the Manichasans who assumed two principles [gods] , one Good, and the other Evil ; also the Valentinians, Arians, Eunomians, Mohammedans, and all such. They condemn also the Samosatenes, old and new, who contending that there is but one Person, sophistically and impiously argue that the Word and the Holy Ghost are not distinct Persons, but that " Word " signifies a spoken word, and " Spirit " [Ghost], signi- fies motion created in things. Article II. Also they teach, that since the Fall of Adam, all men begotten according to nature, are born with sin, that is, without the fear of God, without trust in God, and with concupiscence ; and that this disease, or vice of origin, is truly sin, even now condemning and bringing eternal death upon those not born again through baptism and the Holy Ghost. They condemn the Pelagians and others, who deny that the vice of origin is sin, and who, to obscure the glory of Christ's merit and benefits, argue that man can be justified before G L od by his own strength and reason. Article III. Also they teach, that the Word, that is, the Son of God, did take man's nature in the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary, so 292 THE CONFESSIONS. that there are Two Natures, the divine and the human, inse- parably conjoined in one Person, one Christ, true God and true man, who was born of the Virgin Mary, truly suffered, was crucified, dead and buried, that he might reconcile the Father unto us, and be a sacrifice, not only for original guilt, but for all actual sins of men. He also descended into Hell, and truly rose again the third day ; afterward he ascended into Heaven, that he might sit on the right hand of the Father, and forever reign, and have dominion over all creatures, and sanctify them that believe in Him, by sending the Holy Ghost into their hearts, to rule, comfort and quicken them, and to defend them against the devil and the power of sin. The same Christ shall openly come again to judge the quick and the dead, etc. according to the Apostles' Creed. Article IV. Also they teach, that men cannot be Justified before God by their own strength, merits or works, but are freely justified for Christ's sake through faith, when they believe that they are re- ceived into favor and that their sins are forgiven for Christ's sake, who, by His death, hath made satisfaction for our sins. This faith God imputes for righteousness in his sight. Rom. 3 and 4. Article V. That we may obtain this faith, the Office of Teaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments was instituted. For, through the "Word and Sacraments as through instruments, the Holy Ghost is given, who worketh faith where and when it pleaseth God in them that hear the Gospel, to wit, that God, not for our own merits, but for Christ's sake, justifieth those who believe that they are received into favor for Christ's sake. They condemn the Anabaptists and others, who think that the Holy Ghost cometh to men without the external Word, through their own preparations and works. Article VI. Also they teach, that this Faith is bound to bring forth Good Fruits, and that it is necessary to do good works commanded by God, because of God's will, but not that we should rely on those works to merit justification before God. For remission of sins and justification are apprehended by faith, as also the voice of Christ attests: "When ye shall have done all these things, say: We are unprofitable servants " [Luke 17 : 10] . The same is also THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 293 taught by the Fathers. For Ambrose says : " It is ordained of God that he who believes in Christ, is saved ; freely receiving remission of sins, without works, by faith alone." Article VII. Also they teach, that One holy Church is to continue for ever, The Church is the congregation of saints, in which the Gospel is rightly taught and the Sacraments rightly administered. And to the true unity of the Church, it is enough to agree concern- ing the doctrine of the Gospel and the administration of the Sacraments. Nor is it necessary that human traditions, rites, or ceremonies, instituted by men, should be everywhere alike. As Paul says : " One faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all," etc. [Eph. 4:5,6]. Article VIII. Although the Church properly is the Congregation of Saints and true believers, nevertheless, since, in this life, many hypo- crites and evil persons are mingled therewith, it is lawful to use the Sacraments, which are administered by evil men; according to the saying of Christ : " The Scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat," etc. [Matt. 23:2]. Both the Sacraments and Word are effectual by reason of the institution and commandment of Christ, notwithstanding they be administered by evil men. They condemn the Donatists, and such like, who denied it to be lawful to use the ministry of evil men in the Church, and who thought the ministry of evil men to be unprofitable and of none effect. Article IX. Of Baptism, they teach, that it is necessary to salvation, and that through Bajjtism is offered the grace of God ; and that children are to be baptized, who, being offered to God through Baptism, are received into His grace. They condemn the Anabaptists, who allow not the Baptism of children, and say that children are saved without Baptism. Article X. Of the Supper of the Lord, they teach, that the Body and Blood of Christ are truly present, and are distributed to those who eat in the Supper of the Lord ; and they disapprove, of those that teach otherwise, , 294 ' THE CONFESSIONS. Article XI. Of Confession, they teach, that Private Absolution ought to be retained in the churches, although in confession an enumera- tion of all sins is not necessary. For it is impossible, according to the Psalm: "Who can understand his errors? " [Ps. 19 : 12]. Article XII. Of Repentance, they teach, that for those that have fallen after Ba^ptism, there is remission of sins whenever they are con- verted ; and that the Church ought to impart absolution to those thus returning to repentance. Now Repentance consists properly of these two parts : One is contrition, that is, terrors smiting the conscience through the knowledge of sin ; the other is faith, which, born of the Gospel, or of absolution, believes that, for Christ's sake, sins are for- given, comforts the conscience, and delivers it from terrors. Then good works are bound to follow, which are the fruits of repentance. They condemn the Anabaptists, who deny that those once justified can lose the Holy G host. Also those who contend that some may attain to such perfection in this life, that they can- not sin. The Novatians also are condemned, who would not absolve such as had fallen after Baptism, though they returned to repentance. They also are rejected who do not teach that remission of sins cometh through faith, but command us to merit grace through satisfactions of our own. Article XIII. Of the Use of the Sacraments, they teach, that the Sacra- ments were ordained, not only to be marks of profession among men, but rather to be signs and testimonies of the will of God toward us, instituted to awaken and confirm faith in those who use them. Wherefore we must so use the Sacraments that faith be added to believe the promises which are offered and set forth through the Sacraments. They therefore condemn those who teach that the sacra- ments justify by the outward act, and do not teach that, in the use of the Sacraments, faith which believes that sins are for- given, is required. Article XIV. Of Ecclesiastical Order, they teach, that no one should pub- licly teach in the Church or administer the Sacraments, unless he be regularly called. THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 295 Article XV. Of Rites and Usages in the Church, they teach, that those ought to be observed which may be observed without sin, and which are profitable unto tranquillity and good order in the Church, as particular holydays, festivals, and the like. Nevertheless, concerning such things, let men be admonished that consciences are not to be burdened, as though such observ- ance was necessary to salvation. They are admonished also that human traditions instituted to propitiate God, to merit grace and to make satisfaction for sins, are opposed to the Gospel and the doctrine of faith. Wherefore vows and traditions con- cerning meats and days, etc., instituted to merit grace and to make satisfaction for sins, are useless and contrary to the Gospel. Article XVI. Of Civil Affairs, they teach, that lawful civil ordinances are good works of God, and that it is right for Christians to bear civil office, to sit as judges, to determine matters by the Imper- ial and other existing laws, to award just punishments, to en- gage in just wars, to serve as soldiers, to make legal contracts, to hold property, to make oath when required by the magis- trates, to marry, to be given in marriage. They condemn the Anabaptists who forbid these civil offices to Christians. They condemn also those who do not place the perfection of the Gospel in the fear of God and in faith, but in forsaking civil offices ; for the Gospel teaches an eternal righteousness of the heart. Meanwhile, it does not destroy the State or the family, but especially requires their preservation as ordinances of God, and in such ordinances the exercise of charity. Therefore, Christians are necessarily bound to obey their own magistrates and laws, save only when commanded to sin, for then they ought to obey God rather than men [Acts 5 : 29] . Article XVLT. Also they teach, that, at the Consummation of the World, Christ shall appear for judgment, and shall raise up all the dead ; he shall give to the godly and elect eternal life and ever- lasting joys, but ungodly men and the devils he shall condemn to be tormented without end. They condemn the Anabaptists who think that there will be an end to the punishments of condemned men and devils. They condemn also others, who are now spreading certain Jewish opinions that, before the resurrection of the dead, the godly 296 THE CONFESSIONS. shall take possession of the kingdom of the world, the ungodly being everywhere suppressed [exterminated] . Article XVIII. Of the Freedom of the Will, they teach, that man's will has some liberty for the attainment cf civil righteousness, and for the choice of things subject to reason. Nevertheless, it has no power, without the Holy Ghost, to work the righteousness of God, that is, spiritual righteousness; since the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God [1 Cor. 2 : 14] ; but this righteousness is wrought in the heart when the Holy Ghost is received through the Word. These things are said in as many words by Augustine in his Hypognosticon, book iii. : " We grant that all men have a certain freedom of will in judging according to [natural] reason; not such freedom, however, whereby it is capable, without God, either to begin, or much less to complete aught in things pertaining to God, but only in works of this life, whether good or evil. ' Good,' I call those works which spring from the good in Nature, that is, to have a will to labor in the field, to eat and drink, to have a friend, to clothe oneself, to build a house, to marry, to keep cattle, to learn di- vers useful arts, or whatsoever good pertains to this life, none of which things are without dependence on the providence of God ; yea, of Him and through Him they are and have their beginning. 'Evil,' I call such works as to have a will to wor- ship an idol, to commit murder," etc. They condemn the Pelagians and others who teach that, with- out the Holy Ghost, by the power of nature alone, we are able to love God above all things ; also to do the commandments of God as touching " the substance of the act." For, although nature is able in some sort to do the outward work (for it is able to keep the hands from theft and murder), yet it cannot work the inward motions, such as the fear of God, trust in God, chastity, patience, etc. Article XIX. Of the Cause of Sin, they teach, that although God doth create and preserve nature, yet the cause of sin is the will of the wicked, that is, of the devil and ungodly men ; which will, un- aided of God, turns itself from God, as Christ says [John 8 : 44] : "When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own." Article XX. Our teachers are falsely accused of forbidding Good Works. THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 297 For their published writings on the Ten Commandments, and others of like import, bear witness that they have taught to good purpose concerning all estates and duties of life, as to what estates of life and what works in every calling be pleasing to God. Concerning these things preachers heretofore taught but little, and urged only childish and needless works, as particular holydays, particular fasts, brotherhoods, pilgrimages, services in honor of saints, the use of rosaries, monasticism, and such like. Since our adversaries have been admonished of these things, they are now unlearning them, and do not preach these unprofitable works as heretofore. Besides they begin to men- tion faith, of which there was heretofore marvellous silence. They teach that we are justified not by works only, but they conjoin faith and works, and say that we are justified by faith and works. This doctrine is more tolerable than the former one, and can afford more consolation than their old doctrine. Forasmuch, therefore, as the doctrine concerning faith, which ought to be the chief one in the Church, has lain so long un- known, as all must needs grant that there was the deepest silence in their sermons concerning the righteousness of faith, while only the doctrine of works was treated in the churches, our teachers have instructed the churches concerning faith as follows : First, that our works cannot reconcile God or merit forgive- ness of sins, grace and justification, but that we obtain this only by faith, when we believe that we are received into favor for Christ's sake, who alone has been set forth the Mediator and Propitiation [1 Tim. 2: 5], in order that the Father maybe reconciled through Him. Whoever, therefore, trusts that by works he merits grace, despises the merit and grace of Christ, and seeks a way to God without Christ, by human strength, although Christ has said of Himself : ' ' I am the Way, the Truth and the Life " [John 14 : 6] . This doctrine concerning faith is everywhere treated by Paul [Eph. 2:8]: " By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves ; it is the gift of God, not of works," etc. And lest any one should craftily say that a new interpreta- tion of Paul has been devised by us, this entire matter is sup- ported by the testimonies of the Fathers. For Augustine, in many volumes, defends grace and the righteousness of faith, over against the merits of works. And Ambrose, in his De Vocatione Gentium, and elsewhere, teaches to like effect. For in his De Vocatione Gentium he says as follows : " Redemption by the Blood of Christ would become of little value, neither 298 THE CONFESSIONS. would the pre-eminence of man's works be superseded by the mercy of God, if justification, which is wrought through grace, were due to merits going before, so as to be, not the free gift of a donor, but the reward due to the laborer." * But although this doctrine is despised by the inexperienced, nevertheless God-fearing and anxious consciences find by ex- perience that it brings the greatest consolation, because con- sciences cannot be pacified through any works, but only by faith, when they are sure that, for Christ's sake, they have a gracious God. As Paul teaches [Rom. 5: 1] : " Being justified by faith, we have peace with God." This whole doctrine is to be referred to that conflict of the terrified conscience ; neither can it be understood apart from that conflict. Therefore inex- perienced and profane men judge ill concerning this matter, who dream that Christian righteousness is nothiDg but the civil righteousness of natural reason. Heretofore consciences were plagued with the doctrine of works, nor did they hear any consolation from the Gospel. Some persons were driven by conscience into the desert, into monasteries, hoping there to merit grace by a monastic life. Some also devised other works whereby to merit grace and make satisfaction for sins. There was very great need to treat of and renew this doctrine of faith in Christ, to the end that anxious consciences should not be without consolation, but that they might know that grace and forgiveness of sins and justifi- cation are apprehended by faith in Christ. Men are also admonished that here the term " faith " doth not signify merely the knowledge of the history, such as is in tne ungodly and in the devil, but signifieth a faith which be- lieves, not merely the history, but also the effect of the history — namely, this article of the forgiveness of sins, to wit, that we have grace, righteousness, and forgiveness of sins, through Christ. Now he that knoweth that he has a Father reconciled to him through Christ, since he truly knows God, knows also that God careth for him, and calls upon God ; in a word, he is not with- out God, as the heathen. For devils and the ungodly are not able to believe this article of the forgiveness of sins. Hence, they hate God as an enemy ; call not upon Him ; and expect no good from Him. Augustine also admonishes his readers concerning the word "faith," and teaches that the term "faith" is accepted in the Scriptures, not for knowledge such as is in the ungodly, but for confidence which consoles and en- courages the terrified mind. Furthermore, it is taught on our part, that it is necessary to THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 299 do good works, not that we should trust to merit grace by them, but because it is the will of God. It is only by faith that for- giveness of sins and grace are apprehended. And because through faith the Holy Ghost is received, hearts are renewed and endowed with new affections, so as to be able to bring forth good works. For Ambrose says: "Faith is the mother of a good will and right doing." For man's powers without the Holy Ghost are full of ungodly affections, and are too weak to do works which are good in God's sight. Besides, they are in the power of the devil, who impels men to divers sirs, to un- godly opinions, to open crimes. This we may see in the philoso- phers, who, although they endeavored to live an honest life, could not succeed, but were denied with many open crimes. Such is the feebleness of man, when he is without faith and without the Holy Ghost, and governs himself only by human strength. Hence it may be readily seen that this doctrine is not to be charged with prohibiting good works, but rather the more to be commended, because it shows how we are enabled to do good works. For without faith, human nature can in no wise do the works of the First or of the Second Commandment. Without faith, it does not call upon God, nor expect anything from Him, nor bear the cross ; but seeks and trusts in man's help. And thus, when there is no faith and trust in God, all manner of lusts and human devices rule in the heart. Where- fore Christ said [John 15: 5] : "Without me ye can do noth- ing," and the Church sings . " Without Thy power divine In man there nothing is, Naught but what is harmful." Article XXI, Of the Worship of Saints, they teach, that the memory of saints may be set before us, that we may follow their faith and good works, according to our calling, as the Emperor may fol- low the example of David in making war to drive away the Turk from his country. For both are kings. But the Scrip- ture teaches not the invocation of saints, or to ask help of saints, since it sets before us Christ, as the only Mediator, Pro- pitiation, High-Priest and Intercessor. He is to be prayed to, and hath promised that He will hear our prayer ; and this wor- ship He approves above all, to wit, that in all afflictions He be called upon [1 John 2 : 1] : "If any man sin, we have an Advo- cate with the Father," etc. 300 THE CONFESSIONS. This is about the Sum of our Doctrine, in which, as can be seen, there is nothing that varies from the Scriptures, or from the Church Catholic, or from the Church of Rome as known from its writers. This being the case, they judge harshly who insist that our teachers be regarded as heretics. The disagree- ment, however, is on certain Abuses, which have crept into the Church without rightful authority. And even in these, if there were some difference, there should be proper lenity on the part of bishops to bear with us by reason of the Confession which we have now drawn up ; because even the Canons are not so severe as to demand the same rites everywhere, neither, at any time, have the rites of ail churches been the same ; although, among us, in large part, the ancient rites are diligently observed. For it is a false and malicious charge that all the ceremonies, all the things instituted of old, are abolished in our churches. But it hasbeen a common complaint that some Abuses were connected with the ordinary rites. These, inasmuch as they could not be approved with a good conscience, have been to some extent corrected, ARTICLES, IN WHICH ARE REVIEWED THE ABUSES WHICH HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. Inasmuch then as our churches dissent in no article of the Faith from the Church Catholic, but omit some Abuses which are new, and which have been erroneously accepted by fault of the times, contrary to the intent of the Canons, we pray that Your Imperial Majesty would graciously hear both what ha3 been changed, and also what were the reasons, in order that the people be not compelled to observe those abuses against their conscience. Nor should Your Imperial Majesty believe those, who, in order to excite the hatred of men against our part, dis- seminate strange slanders among our people. Having thus excited the minds of good men, they have first given occasion to this controversy, and now endeavor, by the same arts, to increase the discord. For Your Imperial Majesty will undoubt- edly find that the form of doctrine and of ceremonies with us, is not so intolerable as these ungodly and malicious men represent. Furthermore, the truth cannot be gathered from common rumors, or the revilings of our enemies. But it can readily be judged that nothing would serve better to maintain the dignity THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 301 of worship, and to nourish reverence and pious devotion among the people than that the ceremonies be rightly observed in the churches. Article XXII. To the laity are given Both Kinds in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, because this usage has the commandment of the Lord [in Matth. 28 : 27] : " Drink ye all of it ; " where Christ has manifestly commanded concerning the cup that all should drink; and lest any man should craftily say that this refers only to priests, Paul [in 1 Cor. 11 : 27] recites an example from which it appears that the whole congregation did use both kinds. And this usage has long remained in the Church, nor is it known when, or by whose authority, it was changed ; although Cardinal Cusanus mentions the time when it was approved. Cyprian in some places testifies that the Blood was given to the people. The same is testified by Jerome, who says : "The priests administer the Eucharist, and distribute the Blood of Christ to the people." Indeed, Pope Gelasius commands that the sacrament be not di- vided (Dist. ii., De Consecratione, Cap.Comperimus) . Only cus- tom, not so ancient, has it otherwise. But it is evident that any custom introduced against the commandments of God, is not to be allowed, as the Canons witness (Dist. iii., Cap. Veritate, and the following chapters). But this custom has been re- ceived, not only against the Scripture, but also against the old Canons and example of the Church. Therefore if any preferred to use both kinds of the sacrament, they ought not to have been compelled with offence to their consciences to do otherwise. And because the division of the sacrament does not agree with the ordinance of Christ, we are accustomed to omit the procession, which hitherto has -been in use. Article XXIII. There has been common complaint concerning the Examples of Priests, who were not chaste. For that reason also, Pope Pius is reported to have said that there were certain reasons why marriage was taken away from priests, but that there were far weightier ones why it ought to be given back ; for so Platina writes. Since, therefore, our priests were desirous to avoid these open scandals, they married wives, and taught that it was law- ful for them to contract matrimony. First, because Paul says [1 Cor. 7 : 2] : " To avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife." Also [9] : " It is better to marry, than to burn," Second- ly, Christ says [Matth. 19: 11] : "All men cannot receive this 302 THE CONFESSIONS. saying," where he teaches that not all men are fit to lead a sin- gle life ; for God created man for procreation [Gen. 1 : 28] . Nor is it in man's power, without a singular gift and work of God, to alter this creation. Therefore those that are not fit to lead a single life, ought to contract matrimony. For no man's law, no vow, can annul the commandment and ordinance of God. For these reasons the priests teach that it is lawful for them to marry wives. It is also evident that in the ancient Church, priests were married men. For Paul says [1 Tim. 3 : 2] that a bishop should be the husband of one wife. And in Germany, four hundred years ago, for the first time, the priests were vio- lently compelled to lead a single life, who indeed offered such resistance that the Archbishop of Mayence, when about to publish the Pope's decree concerning this matter, was almost killed in the tumult raised by the enraged priests. And so harsh was the dealing in the matter, that not only were marriages forbidden for the time to come, but also existing marriages were torn asunder, contrary to all laws, divine and human, con- trary even to the Canons themselves, made not only by the Popes, but by most celebrated Councils. Seeing, also, that, as the world is ageing, man's nature is grad- ually growing weaker, it is well to guard that no more vices steal into Germany. Furthermore, God ordained marriage to be a help against human infirmity. The Canons themselves say that the old rigor ought now and then, in the latter times, to be relaxed because of the weakness of men; which it is to be devoutly wished were done also in this matter. And it is to be expected that the churches shall at length lack pastors, if marriage should be any longer forbidden. But while the commandment of God is in force, while the custom of the Church is well known, while impure celibacy causes many scandals, adulteries, and other crimes deserving the punishments of just magistrates, yet it is a marvellous thing that in nothing is more cruelty exercised than against the mar- riage of priests. God has given commandment to honor mar- riage. By the laws of all well-ordered commonwealths, even among the heathen, marriage is most highly honored. But now men, and also priests, are cruelly put to death, contrary to the intent of the Canons, for no other cause than marriage. Paul [in 1 Tim. 4 : 3] calls that a doctrine of devils, which forbids marriage. This may now be readily understood when the law against marriage is maintained by such penalties. But as no law of man can annul the commandment of God, so neither can it be done by any vow. Accordingly Cyprian THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 303 also advises that women who do not keep the chastity they have promised should marry. His words are these [Book I. , Epistle xi.] : " But if they be unwilling or unable to persevere, it is better for them to marry than to fall into the fire by their lusts ; at least, they should give no offence to their brethren and sisters." And even the Canons show some leniency to- ward those who have taken vows before the proper age, as heretofore has generally been the case. Article XXIV. Falsely are our churches accused of Abolishing the Mass ; for the Mass is retained on our part, and celebrated with the high- est reverence. All the usual ceremonies are also preserved, save that the parts sung in Latin are interspersed here and there with German hymns, which have been added to teach the peo- ple. For ceremonies are needed to this end alone, that the un- learned be taught. And not only has Paul commanded to use in the Church a language understood by the people [1 Cor. 14 : 2, 9] , but it has also been so ordained by man's law. The people are accustomed to partake of the Sacrament to- gether, if any be fit for it, and this also increases the reverence and devotion of public worship. For none are admitted ex- cept they be first proved. The people are also advised con- cerning the dignity and use of the Sacrament, how great conso- lation it brings anxious consciences, that they may learn to believe God, and to expect and ask of Him all that is good. This worship pleases God ; such use of the Sacrament nourishes true devotion toward God. It does not, therefore, appear that the Mass is more devoutly celebrated among our adversaries, than among us. But it is evident that for a long time, it has been the public and most grievous complaint of all good men, that Masses have been basely profaned and applied to purposes of lucre. For it is unknown how far this abuse obtains in all the churches, by what manner of men Masses are said only for fees or stipends, and how many celebrate them contrary to the Canons. But Paul severely threatens those who deal unworthily with the Eucharist, when he says [1 Cor. 11 : 27] : " Whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord." When, therefore, our priests were admonished concerning this sin, Private Mas- ses were discontinued among us, as scarcely any Private Masses were celebrated except for lucre's sake. Neither were the bishops ignorant of these abuses, and if they 304 THE CONFESSIONS. had corrected them in time, there would now be less dissension. Heretofore, by their own negligence, they suffered many corrup- tions to creep into the Church. Now, when it is too late, they begin to complain of the troubles of the Church, seeing that this disturbance has been occasioned simply by those abuses, which were so manifest that they could be borne no longer. Great dissensions have arisen concerning the Mass, concerning the Sacrament. Perhaps the world is being punished for such long-continued profanations of the Mass as have been tolerated in the churches for so many centuries, by the very men who were both able and in duty bound to correct them. For, in the Ten Commandments, it is written (Exodus 20), " The Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain." But since the world began, nothing that God ever ordained seems to have been so abused for filthy lucre as the Mass. There was also added the opinion which infinitely increased Private Masses, namely, that Christ, by His passion, had made satisfaction for original sin, and instituted the Mass wherein an offering should be made for daily sins, venial and mortal. From this has arisen the common opinion that the Mass taketh away the sins of the living and the dead, by the outward act. Then they began to dispute whether one Mass said for many were worth as much as special Masses for individuals, and this brought forth that infinite multitude of Masses. Concerning these opinions our teachers have given warning, that they depart from the Holy Scriptures and diminish the glory of the passion of Christ. For Christ's passion was an oblation and satisfaction, not for original guilt only, but also for all sins, as it is written to the Hebrews (10: 10), " We are sanctified through the offer- ing of Jesus Christ, once for all." Also, 10 : 14; " By one offer- ing he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified." Scrip- ture also teaches that we are justified before God through faith in Christ, when we believe that our sins are forgiven for Christ's sake. Now if the Mass take 'away the sins of the living and the dead by the outward act, justification comes of the work of Masses, and not of faith, which Scripture does not allow. But Christ commands us [Luke 22: 19] , " This do in remem- brance of me ;" therefore the Mass was instituted that the faith of those who use the Sacrament should remember what benefits it receives through Christ, and cheer and comfort the anxious conscience. For, to remember Christ, is to remember his benefits, and to realize that they are truly offered unto us. Nor is it enough only to remember the history, for this the Jew and the ungodly also can remember. Wherefore the Mass is to be used THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 805 to this end, that there the Sacrament [Communion] may be administered to them that have need of consolation ; as Am- brose says : " Because I always sin, I am always bound to take the medicine." Now forasmuch as the Mass is such a giving of the Sacrament, we hold one communion every holyday, and also other days, when any desire the Sacrament it is given to such as ask for it. And this custom is not new in the Church ; for the Fathers before Gregory make no mention of any private Mass, but of the com- mon Mass [the Communion] they speak very much. Chrysostom says that the priest stands daily at the altar, inviting some to the Communion and keeping back others. And it appears from the ancient Canons, that some one celebrated the Mass from whom all the other presbyters and deacons received the Body of the Lord ; for thus the words of the Nicene Canon say : "Let the dea- cons, according to their order, receive the Holy Communion after the presbyters, from the bishop or from a presbyter." And Paul [1 Cor. 11 : 33] commands concerning the Communion : " Tarry one for another," so that there may be a common par- ticipation. Forasmuch, therefore, as the Mass with us has the example of the Church, taken from the Scripture and the Fathers, we are confident that it cannot be disapproved, especially since the public ceremonies are retained for the most part, like those hith- erto in use ; only the number of Masses differs, which, because of very great and manifest abuses, doubtless might be profita- bly reduced. For in olden times, even in churches, most fre- quented, the Mass was not celebrated every day, as the Tripar- tite History (Book 9, chapt. 33) testifies : " Again in Alexandria, every Wednesday and Friday, the Scriptures are read, and the doctors expound them, and all things are done, except only the celebration of the Eucharist." Article XXV. Confession in our churches is not abolished ; for it is not usual to give the Body of the Lord, except to them that have been previously examined and absolved. And the people are most carefully taught concerning the faith and assurance of absolu- tion, about which, before this time, there was profound silence. Our people are taught that they should highly prize the abso- lution, as being the voice of God, and pronounced by His com- mand. The power of the Keys is commended, and we show what great consolation it brings to anxious consciences ; that God requires faith to believe such absolution as a voice sounding 20 806 THE CONFESSIONS. from Heaven, and that such faith in Christ truly obtains and receives the forgiveness of sins. Aforetime, satisfactions were immoderately extolled ; of faith and the merit of Christ, and the righteousness of faith, no men- tion was made ; wherefore, on this point, our churches are by no means to be blamed. For this even our adversaries must needs concede to us, that the doctrine concerning repentance has been most diligently treated and laid open by our teachers. But of Confession, they teach, that an enumeration of sins is not necessary, and that consciences be not burdened with anx- iety to enumerate all sins, for it is impossible to recount all sins, as the Psalm testifies [19 : 13] : " Who can understand his errors?" Also Jeremiah [17: 9] : "The heart is deceitful, who can know it?" But if no sins were forgiven, except those that are recounted, consciences could never find peace ; for very many sins they neither see, nor can remember. The ancient writers also testify that an enumeration is not necessary. For, in the Decrees, Chrysostom is quoted, w T ho thus says : " I say not to thee, that thou shouldest disclose thyself in public, nor that thou accuse thyself before others, but I would have thee obey the prophet who says: 'Disclose thy way before God.' Therefore confess thy sins before God, the true Judge, with prayer. Tell thine errors, not with the tongue, but with the memory of thy conscience." And the Gloss (" Of Repentance," Distinct, v, Cap. Consider et) admits that Confes- sion of human right only. Nevertheless, on account of the great benefit of absolution, and because it is otherwise useful to the conscience, Confession is retained among us. Article XXVI. It has been the general persuasion, not of the people alone, but also of such as teach in the churches, that making Distinc- tions of Meats, and like traditions of men, are works profitable to merit grace, and able to make satisfactions for sins. And that the world so thought, appears from this, that new ceremonies, new orders, new holy days, and new fastings were daily insti- tuted, and the teachers in the churches did exact these works as a service necessary to merit grace, and did greatly terrify men's consciences, if they should omit any of these things. From this persuasion concerning traditions, much detriment has resulted in the Church. First, the doctrine of grace and of the righteousness of faith has been obscured by it, which is the chief part of the Gospel, THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 807 and ought to stand out, as the most prominent in the Church, that the merit of Christ may be well known, and that faith, which believes that sins are forgiven for Christ's sake may be exalted far above works. Wherefore Paul also lays the greatest stress on this article, putting aside the law and human tradi- tions, in order to show that the righteousness of the Christian i.3 another than such works, to wit, the faith which believes that sins are freely forgiven for Christ's sake. But this doctrine of Paul has been almost wholly smothered by traditions, which have produced an opinion that, by making distinctions in meats and like services, we must merit grace and righteousness. In treating of repentance, there was no mention made of faith ; all that was done was to set forth those works of satisfaction, and in these all repentance seemed to consist. Secondly, these traditions have obscured the commandments of God ; because traditions were placed far above the command- ments of God. Christianity was thought to consist wholly in the observance of certain holydays, fasts and vestures. These observances had won for themselves the exalted title of being the spiritual life and the perfect life. Meanwhile the com- mandments of God, according to each one's calling, were with- out honor, namely, that the father brought up his family, that the mother bore children, that the Prince governed the Com- monwealth, — these were accounted works that were worldly and imperfect, and far below those glittering observances. And this error greatly tormented devout consciences, which grieved that they were bound by an imperfect state of life, as in marriage, in the office of magistrate, or in other civil minis- trations; on the other hand, they admired the monks and such like, and falsely imagined that the observances of such men were more acceptable to God. Thirdly, traditions brought great danger to consciences ; for it was impossible to keep all traditions, and yet men judged these observances to be necessary acts of worship. Gerson writes that many fell into despair, and that some even took their own lives, because they felt that they were not able to satisfy the traditions ; and meanwhile, they heard not the con- solation of the righteousness of faith and grace. We see that the summists and theologians gather the tradi- tions together, and seek mitigations whereby to ease conscien- ces, and yet they do not succeed in releasing them, but some- times entangle consciences even more. And with the gathering of these traditions, the schools and sermons have been so much occupied that they have had no leisure to touch upon Scripture, 808 THE CONFESSIONS. and to seek the more profitable doctrine of faith, of the cross, of hope, of the dignity of civil affairs, of consolation of sorely tried consciences. Hence Gerson, and some other theologians, have grievously complained, that by these strivings concerning traditions, they were prevented from giving attention to a bet- ter kind of doctrine. Augustine also forbids that men's con- sciences should be burdened with such observances, and prudently advises Januarius, that he must know that they are to be observed as things indifferent; for these are his words. Wherefore our teachers must not be looked upon as having taken up this matter rashly, or from hatred of the bishops, as some falsely suspect. There was great need to warn the churches of these errors, which had arisen from misunderstanding the traditions. For the Gospel compels us to insist in the churches upon the doctrine of grace, and of the righteousness of faith ; which, however, cannot be understood, if men think that they merit grace by observances of their own choice. Thus, therefore, they have taught, that by the observance of human traditions we cannot merit grace, or be justified ; and hence we must not think such observances necessary acts of worship. They add hereunto testimonies of Scripture. Christ [Matt. 15 : 3] , defends the Apostles who had not observed the usual tradition, which however, seemed to pertain to a matter not unlawful, but indifferent, and to have a certain affinity with the purifications of the law, and says [9] : " In vain do they wor- ship me with the commandments of men." He, therefore, does not exact an unprofitable service. Shortly after, he adds [11] : "Not that which goeth into the mouth, defileth a man." So also Paul [Horn. 14: 17] : "The Kingdom of God is not meat and drink." [Col. 2 : 16] : "Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the Sabbath day;" also [v. 20, sq.] : If ye be dead with Christ from the rudi- ments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, touch not, taste not, handle not?" And Peter says [Acts 15: 10] : "Why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers, nor we were able to bear; but we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall be saved, even as they." Here Peter forbids to burden the consciences with many rites, either of Moses, or of others. And in 1 Tim. [4 : 1, 3] , Paul calls the prohibition of meats a doctrine of devils ; for it is against the Gospel to institute or THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 309 to do such works that by them we may merit grace, or as though Christianity could not exist without such service of God. Here our adversaries cast up that our teachers are opposed to discipline and mortihcation of the flesh, as Jovinian. But the contrary may be learned from the writings of our teachers. For they have always taught concerning the cross, that it behooves Christians to bear afflictions. This is the true, earnest and unfeigned mortification, to wit, to be exercised with divers afflictions, and to be crucified with Christ. Moreover, they teach, that every Christian ought to exercise and subdue himself with bodily restraints and labors, that neither plenty nor slothfulness tempt him to sin, but not that we may merit grace or make satisfaction for sjns by such exer- cises. And such external discipline ought to be urged at all times, not only on a few and set days. So Christ commands [Luke 21: 34] : " Take heed, lest your hearts be overcharged with surfeit- ing; " also [Matt. 17: 21] : "This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting." Paul also says [1 Cor. 9: 27]: "I keep under my body and bring it into subjection." Here he clearly shows that he was keeping under his body, not to merit forgive- ness of sins by that discipline, but to have his body in subjection and fitted for spiritual things, and for the discharge of duty ac- cording to his calling. Therefore, we do not condemn fasting, but the traditions which prescribe certain days and certain meats, with peril of conscience, as though works of such kinds were a necessary service. Nevertheless, very many traditions are kept on our part, which conduce to good order in the Church, as the Order of Lessons in the Mass, and the chief holydays. But, at the same time, men are warned that such observances do not justify before God, and that, in such things, it should not be made sin, if they be omitted without scandal. Such liberty in human rites was not unknown to the Fathers. For in the East they kept Easter at another time than at Rome, and when, on account of this diver- sity, the Romans accused the Eastern Church of schism, they were admonished by others that such usages need not be alike everywhere. And Irenaeus says : " Diversity concerning fasting does not destroy the harmony of faith." As also Pope Gregory intimates in Dist. xii., that such diversity does not violate the unity of the Church. And in the Tripartite History, Book 9, many examples of dissimilar rites are gathered, and the follow- ing statement is made : " It was not the mind of the Apostles to enact rules concerning holydays, but to preach godliness and a holy life." 810 THE CONFESSIONS. Article XXVII. What is taught, on our part, concerning Monastic Vows, will be better understood, if it be remembered what has been the state of the monasteries, and how many things were daily done in those very monasteries, contrary to the Canons. In Augus- tine's time, they were free associations. Afterward, when dis- cipline was corrupted, vows were everywhere added for the pur- pose of restoring discipline, as in a carefully planned prison. Gradually, many other observances were added besides vows. And these fetters were laid upon many before the lawful age, contrary to the Canons. Many also entered into this kind of life through ignorance, being unable to judge their own strength, though they were of sufficient age. Being thus ensnared, they were compelled to remain, even though some could have been freed by the provision of the Canons. And this was more the case in convents of women than of monks, although more con- sideration should have been shown the weaker sex. This rigor displeased many good men before this time, who saw that young men and maidens were thrown into convents for a living, and what unfortunate results came of this procedure, and what scandals were created, what snares were cast upon consciences! They were grieved that the authority of the Canons in so momentous a matter was utterly despised and set aside. To these evils, was added an opinion concerning vows, which, it is well known, in former times, displeased even those monks who were more thoughtful. They taught that vows were equal to Baptism ; they taught that, by this kind of life, they merited forgiveness of sins and justification before God. Yea, they added that the monastic life not only merited righteousness before God, but even greater things, because it kept not only the pre- cepts, but also the so-called " evangelical counsels." Thus they made men believe that the profession of monasti- cism was far better than Baptism, and that the monastic life was more meritorious than that of magistrates, than the life of pas- tors and such like, who serve their calling in accordance with God's commands, without any man-made services. None of these things can be denied ; for they appear in their own books. What then came to pass in the monasteries ? Aforetime, they were schools of Theology and other branches, profitable to the Church ; and thence pastors and bishops were obtained. Now it is another thing. It is needless to rehearse what is known to all. Aforetime they came together to learn; now they feign that it is a kind of life instituted to merit grace and righteous- THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 311 ness ; yea, they preach that it is a state of perfection, and they put it far above all other kinds of life ordained of God. These things we have rehearsed without odious exaggeration, to the end that the doctrine of our teachers, on this point, might be better understood. First, concerning such as contract matri- mony, they teach, on our part, that it is lawful for all men who are not fitted for single life to contract matrimony, because vows cannot annul the ordinance and commandment of God. But the commandment of God is [1 Cor. 7 : 2] : " To avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife." Nor is it the commandment only, but also the creation and ordinance of God, which forces those to marry who are not excepted by a singular work of God, according to the text [Gen. 2 : 18] : " It is not good that the man should be alone." Therefore they do not sin who obey this com- mandment and ordinance of God, What objection can be raised to this ? Let men extol the obligation of a vow as much as they list, yet shall they not bring to pass that the vow annuls the commandment of God. The Canons teach that the right of the superior is excepted in every vow ; much less, therefore, are these vows of force which are against the commandments of God. Now if the obligation of vows could not be changed for any cause whatever, the Roman Pontiffs could never have given dis- pensation ; for it is not lawful for man to annul an obligation which is altogether divine. But the Roman Pontiffs have pru- dently judged that leniency is to be observed in this obligation, and therefore we read that many times they have dispensed from vows. The case of the King of Aragon who was called back from the monastery is well known, and there are also examples in our own times. In the second place, Why do our adversaries exaggerate the obligation or effect of a vow, when, at the same time, they have not a word to say of the nature of the vow itself, that it ought to be in a thing possible, free, and chosen spontaneously and delib- erately. But it is not known to what extent perpetual chastity is in the power of man. And how few are there who have taken the vow spontaneously and deliberately ! Young men and maidens, before they are able to judge, are persuaded, and some- times even compelled, to take the vow. Wherefore it is not fair to insist so rigorously on the obligation, since it is granted by all that it is against the nature of a vow to take it without sponta- neous and deliberate action. Many canonical laws rescind vows made before the age of fif- teen ; for before that age, there does not seem sufficient judg- ment in a person to decide concerning a perpetual life. Another 312 THE CONFESSIONS. Canon, granting even more liberty to the weakness of man, adds a few years, and forbids a vow to be made before the age of eighteen. But whether we followed the one or the other, the most part have an excuse for leaving the monasteries, because most of them have taken the vows before they reached these ages. But, finally, even though the violation of a vow might be re- buked, yet it seems not forthwith to follow that the marriages of such persons ought to be dissolved. For Augustine denies that they ought to be dissolved (xxvii. Qusest. I., Cap. Nuptia- rum) ; and his authority is not lightly to be esteemed, although other men afterwards thought otherwise. But although it appears that God's command concerning mar- riage delivers many from their vows, yet our teachers introduce also another argument concerning vows, to show that they are void. For every service of God, ordained and chosen of men without the commandment of God to merit justification and grace, is wicked; as Christ says [Matt. 15: 9] : " In vain they do worship me with the commandments of men." And Paul teaches everywhere that righteousness is not to be sought by our own observances and acts of worship, devised by men, but that it comes by faith to those who believe that they are re- ceived by God into grace for Christ's sake. But it is evident that monks have taught that services of man's making satisfy for sins and merit grace and justification. What else is this but to detract from the glory of Christ and to obscure and deny the righteousness of faith ? It follows, there- fore, that the vows thu3 commonly taken, have been wicked services, and, consequently, are void. For a wicked vow, taken against the commandment of God, is not valid ; for (as the Canon says) no vow ought to bind men to wickedness. Paul says [Gal. 5: 4]: "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace." They, therefore, who want to be justified by their vows, are made void of Christ and fall from grace. For such as ascribe justification to vows, ascribe to their own works that which properly belongs to the glory of Christ. But it is -unde- niable that the monks have taught that, by their vows and ob- servances, they were justified, and merited forgiveness of sins, yea, they invented still greater absurdities, saying that they could give others a share in their works. If any one should be inclined to enlarge on these things with evil intent, how many things could he bring together, whereof even the monks are now ashamed! Over and above this, they persuaded men that ser- THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 313 vices of man's making were a state of Christian perfection. And is not this assigning justification to works? It is no light offence in the Church to set forth to the people a service devised by men, without the commandment of God, and to teach that such service justifies men. For the righteousness of faith in Christ, which chiefly ought to be in the Church, is obscured, when this wonderful worshipping of angels, with its show of poverty, humility and chastity, is cast before the eyes of men. Furthermore, the precepts of God and the true service of God are obscured when men hear that only monks are in a state of perfection. For Christian perfection is to fear God from the heart, again to conceive great faith, and to trust that, for Christ's sake, we have a gracious God, to ask of God, and assur- edly to expect his aid in all things that, according to our calling, are to be borne ; and meanwhile, to be diligent in outward good works, and to serve our calling. In these things consist the true perfection and the true service of God. It does not consist in the unmarried life, or in begging, or in vile apparel. But the people conceive many pernicious opinions from the false com- mendations of monastic life. They hear unmarried life praised above measure; therefore they lead their married life with offence to their consciences. They hear that only beggars are perfect ; therefore they keep their possessions and do business with offence to their consciences. They hear that it is an evan- gelical counsel not to avenge ; therefore some in private life are not afraid to take revenge, for they hear that it is but a counsel, and not a commandment; while others judge that the Christian cannot properly hold a civil office, or be a magistrate. There are on record examples of men who, forsaking marriage and the administration of the Commonwealth, have hid them- selves in monasteries. This they called fleeing from the world, and seeking a kind of life which should be more pleasing to God. Neither did they see that God ought to be served in those commandments which he himself has given, and not in com- mandments devised by men. A good and perfect kind of life is that which has for it the commandment of God. It is necessary to admonish men of these things. And before these times, Gerson rebuked this error concerning perfection, and testified that, in his day, it was a new saying that the monastic life is a state of perfection. So many wicked opinions are inherent in the vows, such as that they justify, that they constitute Christian perfection, that they keep the counsels and commandments, that they have 314 THE CONFESSIONS. works of supererogation. All these things, since they are false and empty, make vows null and void. Article XXVIH. There has been great controversy concerning the Power of Bishops, in which some have awkwardly confounded the power of the Church and the power of the sword. And from this con- fusion very great wars and tumults have resulted, while the Pontiffs, emboldened by the power of the Keys, not only have instituted new services and burdened consciences with reserva- tion of cases, but have also undertaken to transfer the kingdoms of this world, and to take the Empire from the Emperor. These wrongs have long since been rebuked in the Church by learned and godly men. Therefore, our teachers, for the comforting of men's consciences, were constrained to show the difference be- tween the power of the Church and the power of the sword, and taught that both of them, because of God's commandment, are to be held in reverence and honor, as among the chief bless- ings of God on earth. But this is their opinion, that the power of the Keys, or the power of the bishops, according to the Gospel, is a power or commandment of God, to preach the Gospel, to remit and retain sins, and to administer sacraments. For with that command- ment, Christ sends forth his Apostles [John 20: 21 sqq.] : "As my Father has sent me, even so send I you. Receive ye the Holy Ghost. Whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them ; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained." [Mark 16: 15]: " Go, preach the Gospel to every creature." This power is exercised only by teaching or preaching the Gospel and administering the sacraments, according to the call- ing, either to many or to individuals. For thereby are granted, not bodily, but eternal things, as eternal righteousness, the Holy Ghost, eternal life. These things cannot come but by the min- istry of the Word and the sacraments. As Paul says [Rorn. 1: 16]: "The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth." Therefore, since the power of the Church grants eternal things, and is exercised only by the min- istry of the Word, it does not interfere with civil government; no more than the art of singing interferes with civil government. For civil government deals with other things than does the Gospel; the civil rulers defend not souls, but bodies and bodily things against manifest injuries, and restrain men with the THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 815 sword and bodily punishments in order to preserve civil justice and peace. Therefore the power of the Church and the civil power must not be confounded. The power of the Church has its own com- mission, to teach the Gospel and to administer the sacraments. Let it not break into the office of another ; let it not transfer the kingdoms of this world ; let it not abrogate the laws of civil rulers ; let it not abolish lawful obedience ; let it not interfere with judgments concerning civil ordinances or contracts ; let it not prescribe laws to civil rulers concerning the form of the Commonwealth. As Christ says [John 18: 38]: " My kingdom is not of this world;" also [Luke 12: 14]: "Who made me a judge or a divider over you?" Paul also says [Phil. 3: 20]: "Our citizenship is in Heaven;" [2 Cor. 10: 4]: "The weapons of our warfare are not carnal ; but mighty through God to the casting down of imaginations." After this manner, our teachers discriminate between the duties of both these powers, and com- mand that both be honored and acknowledged as gifts and bless- ings of God. If bishops have any power of the sword, that power they have, not as bishops, by the commission of the Gospel, but by human law, having received it of Kings and Emperors, for the civil administration of what is theirs. This, however, is another office than the ministry of the Gospel. When, therefore, a question arises concerning the jurisdiction of bishops, civil authority must be distinguished from ecclesias- tical jurisdiction. Again, according to the Gospel, or, as they say, according to Divine Law, to the bishops as bishops, that is, to those to whom has been committed the ministry of the Word and the sacraments, no jurisdiction belongs, except to forgive sins, to discern doctrine, to reject doctrines contrary to the Gos- pel, and to exclude from the communion of the Church wicked men, whose wickedness is known, and this without human force, simply by the Word. Herein the congregations are bound by Divine Law to obey them, according to Luke 10 : 18 : " He that heareth you, heareth me." But when they teach or ordain anything against the Gospel, then the congregations have a commandment of God prohibiting obedience [Matth. 7: 15]: "Beware of false prophets;" [Gal. 1:8]: " Though an angel from heaven preach any other Gospel let him be accursed;" [2 Cor. 13: 8]: "We can do nothing against the truth; but for the truth." Also [v. 10]: " The power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruc- tion." So, also, the Canonical Laws command (II. Q. vii. Cap., 316 THE CONFESSIONS. Sacerdotes and Cap. Oves). And Augustine (Contra Petiliani Epistolam): " Not even to Catholic bishops must we submit, if they chance to err, or hold anything contrary to the Canonical Scriptures of God." If they have any other power or jurisdiction, in hearing and judging certain cases, as of matrimony or of tithes, they have it by human law. But where the ordinaries fail, princes are bound, even against their will, to dispense justice to their subjects, for the maintenance of peace. Moreover, it is disputed whether bishops or pastors have the right to introduce ceremonies in the Church, and to make laws concerning meats, holydays and degrees, that is, orders of min- isters, etc. They that claim this right for the bishops, refer to this testimony [John 18: 12, 13]: "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.— Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth." They also refer to the example of the Apostles, who commanded to abstain from blood and from things strangled [Acts 15 : 29] . They refer to the Sabbath Day, as having been changed into the Lord's Day, contrary to the Decalogue, as it seems. Neither is there any example whereof they make more than concerning the changing of the Sabbath Day. Great, say they, is the power of the Church, since it has dispensed with one of the Ten Com- mandments! But, concerning this question, it is taught on our part (as has been shown above), that bishops have no power to decree any- thing against the Gospel. The Canonical laws teach the same thing (Dist. ix.) Now it is against Scripture to establish or require the observance of any traditions, to the end that, by such observance, we may make satisfaction for sins, or merit grace and righteousness. For the glory of Christ's merit is dishonored when, by such observances, we undertake to merit justification. But it is manifest that, by such belief, traditions have almost infinitely multiplied in the Church, the doctrine concerning faith and the righteousness of faith being meanwhile suppressed. For gradually more holydays were made, fasts appointed, new cere- monies and services in honor of saints instituted; because the authors of such things thought that, by these works, they were meriting grace. Thus, in times past, the Penitential Canons in- creased, whereof we still see some traces in the satisfactions. Again, the authors of traditions do contrary to the command of God when they find matters of sin in foods, in days, and like things, and burden the Church with bondage of the law, as if there ought to be among Christians, in order to merit justifica- THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 817 tion, a service like the Levitical, the arrangement of which God has committed to the Apostles and bishops. For thus some of them write ; and the Pontiffs in some measure seem to be misled by the example of the law of Moses. Hence are such burdens, as that they make it mortal sin, even without offence to others, to do manual labor on holydays, to omit the Canonical Hours, that certain foods defile the conscience, that fastings are works which appease God, that sin in a reserved case cannot be for- given but by the authority of him who reserved it ; whereas the Canons themselves speak only of the reserving of the ecclesias- tical penalty, and not of the reserving of the guilt. Whence have the bishops the right to lay these traditions upon the Church for the ensnaring of consciences, when Peter [Acts 15 : 10] forbids to put a yoke upon the neck of the disci- ples, and Paul says [2 Cor. 13 : 10] that the power given him was to edification, not to destruction? Why, therefore, do they increase sins by these traditions ? But there are clear testimonies which prohibit the making of such traditions, as though they merited grace or were necessary to salvation. Paul says [Col. 2: 16] : "Let no man judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days;" [v. 20, 23] : "If ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances (touch not; taste not; handle not, which all are to perish with the using) ; after the commandments and doctrines of men? which things have indeed a show of wisdom." Also in Tit. [1: 14] he openly forbids tra- ditions : " Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men, that turn from the truth." And Christ [Matt. 15: 14] says of those who require traditions: "Let them alone; they be blind leaders of the blind ; " and he rebukes such services [v. 13] : "Every plant which my Heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be plucked up." If bishops have the right to burden churches with infinite traditions, and to ensnare consciences, why does Scripture so often prohibit to make and to listen to traditions? Why does it call them " doctrines of devils " [1 Tim. 4:1]? Did the Holy Ghost in vain forewarn of these things ? Since, therefore, ordinances instituted as things necessary, or with an opinion of meriting grace, are contrary to the Gospel, it follows that it is not lawful for any bishop to institute or exact such services. For it is necessary that the doctrine of Christian liberty be preserved in the churches, namely, that the bondage of the Law is not necessary to justification, as it is written in the 318 THE CONFESSIONS. Epistle to the Galatians [5:1]: "Be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." It is necessary that the chief article of the Gospel be preserved, to wit, that we obtain grace freely by faith in Christ, and not for certain observances or acts of wor- ship devised by men. What, then, are we to think of the Sunday and like rites in the house of God ! To this we answer, that it is lawful for bishops or pastors to make ordinances that things be done orderly in the Church, not that thereby we should merit grace or make satisfaction for sins, or that consciences be bound to judge them necessary services, and to think that it is a sin to break them without offence to others. So Paul ordains [1 Cor. 11 : 5] , that women should cover their heads in the congregation [1 Cor. 14: 30], that interpreters of Scripture be heard in order in the church, etc. It is proper that the churches should keep such ordinances for the sake of charity and tranquility, so far that one do not offend another, that all things be done in the churches in order, and without confusion ; but so that consciences be not burdened to think that they be necessary to salvation, or to judge that they sin when they break them without offence to others; as no one will say that a woman sins who goes out in public with her head uncovered, provided only that no offence be given. Of this kind, is the observance of the Lord's Day, Easter, Pentecost, and like holydays and rites. For those who judge that, by the authority of the Church, the observance of the Lord's Day instead of the Sabbath Day was ordained as a thing necessary, do greatly err. Scripture has abrogated the Sabbath Day; for it teaches that, since the Gospel has been revealed, all the ceremonies of Moses can be omitted. And yet, because it was necessary to appoint a certain day, that the people might know when they ought to come together, it appears that the Church [the Apostles] designated the Lord's Day for this pur- pose ; and this day seems to have been chosen all the more for this additional reason, that men might have an example of Christian liberty, and might know that the keeping neither of the Sabbath, nor of any other day, is necessary. There are monstrous disputations concerning the changing of the law, the ceremonies of the new law, the changing of the Sabbath Day, which all have sprung from the false belief that there must needs be in the Church a service like to the Levitical, and that Christ had given commission to the Apostles and bish- ops to devise new ceremonies as necessary to salvation. These errors crept into the Church when the righteousness of faith was THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 319 not clearly enough taught. Some dispute that the keeping of the Lord's Day is not indeed of divine right ; but in a manner so. They prescribe concerning holydays, how far it is lawful to work. What else are such disputations but snares of con- sciences ? For although they endeavor to modify the traditions, yet the equity can never be perceived as long as the opinion re- mains that they are necessary, which must needs remain where the righteousness of faith and Christian liberty are disregarded. The Apostles commanded to abstain from blood. Who doth now observe it ? And yet they that do it not, sin not ; for not even the Apostles themselves wanted to burden consciences with such bondage ; but they forbade, it for a time, to avoid offence. For, in any decree, we must consider what is the per- petual aim of the Gospel. Scarcely any Canons are kept with exactness, and, from day to day, many go out of use even with those who are the most zealous advocates of traditions. Neither can due regard be paid to consciences unless this equity be ob- served, that we know that the Canons are kept without holding them to be necessary, and that no harm is done consciences, even though traditions go out of use. But the bishops might easily retain the lawful obedience of the people, if they would not insist upon the observance of such traditions as cannot be kept with a good conscience. Now they command celibacy ; they admit none, unless they swear that they will not teach the pure doctrine of the Gospel. The churches do not ask that the bishops should restore concord at the expense of their honor; which, nevertheless, it would be proper for good pastors to do. They ask only that they would release unjust burdens which are new and have been received contrary to the custom of the Church Catholic. It may be that there were plausible reasons for some of these ordinances ; and yet they are not adapted to later times. It is also evident that some were adopted through erroneous conceptions. Therefore, it would be befitting the clemency of the Pontiffs to mitigate them now; because such a modification does not shake the unity of the Church. For many human traditions have been changed in process of time, as the Canons themselves show. But if it be impossible to obtain a mitigation of such observances as cannot be kept without sin, we are bound to follow the Apos- tolic rule [Acts 5 : 29] , which commands us to obey God rather than men. Peter [1 Pet. 5 : 3] forbids bishops to be lords, and to rule over the churches. Now it is not our design to wrest the government from the bishops, but this one thing is asked, namely, that they allow the Gospel to be purely taught, and 320 THE CONFESSIONS. that they relax some few observances which cannot be kept without sin. But if they make no concession, it is for them to see how they shall give account to God for having, by their obstinacy, caused a schism. Conclusion. These are the Chief Articles which seem to be in controversy. For although we might have spoken of more Abuses, yet to avoid undue length, we have set forth the chief points, from which the rest may be readily judged. There have been great complaints concerning indulgences, pilgrimages, and the abuses of excommunications. The parishes have been vexed in many ways by the dealers in indulgences. There were endless con- tentions between the pastors and the monks concerning the parochial rites, confessions, burials, sermons on extraordinary occasions, and innumerable other things. Thing's of this sort we have passed over, so that the chief points in this matter, having been briefly set forth, might be the most readily under- stood. Nor has anything been here said or adduced to the re- proach of any one. Only those things have been recounted, whereof we thought that it was necessary to speak, so that it might be understood that, in doctrine and ceremonies, nothing has been received on our part, against Scripture or the Church Catholic, since it is manifest that we have taken most diligent care that no new and ungodly doctrine should creep into our churches. The above articles we desire to present in accordance with the edict of Your Imperial Majesty, so that our Confession should therein be exhibited, and a summary of the doctrine of our teachers might be discerned. If anything further be de- sired, we are ready, God willing, to present ampler informa- tion according to the Scriptures. John, Duke of Saxony, Elector. George, Margrave of Brandenburg. Ernest, Duke of Luneburg. Philip, Landgrave of Hesse. John Frederick, Duke of Saxony. Francis, Duke of Luneburg. Wolfgang, Prince of Anhalt. Senate and Magistracy of Nuremberg. Senate of Reutlingen. HISTORY OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD AS RECORDED BY THE FOUR EVANGELISTS. PART FIRST. rilHEN gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees JL a council, and said, What do we ? for this man doeth many miracles. If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him; and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation. And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, nor consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation ; and not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad. Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death. And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished, For he shall be delivered unto the Gen- tiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on : and they shall scourge him, and put him to death ; and the third day he shall rise again. And 21 321 322 THE PASSION HISTORY. they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. There they made him a supper in the house of Simon the leper; and Mar- tha served : but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. And as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spike- nard very precious ; and she brake the box and poured it on his head, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair ; and the house, was filled with the odor of the ointment. Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should be- tray him, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? This he said, not that he cared for the poor ; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good ; but me ye have not always. She hath done what she could : she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. Verily I say unto you ; Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. On the next day, when they drew nigh unto Jerusa- lem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives , then sent Jesus two disciples, saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her ; loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say aught unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them ; and straightway he will send them. All this PART FIRST. 323 was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying : Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, and brought the ass and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. The people there- fore that was with him when he called Lazarus out- of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. And many spread their garments in the way ; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David ; Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord ; Hosanna iu the highest. And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace ! but now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and com- pass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, and shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee ; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another : because thou k newest not the time of thy visitation. And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this ? And the multitude said, This is Jesus, the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and over- threw the tables of the money-changers, and the seats 324 THE PASSION HISTORY. of them that sold doves. And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. And it came to pass, that as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, and spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men ? And they rea- soned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven ; he will say, Why then believed ye him not ? But and if we say, Of men ; all the people will stone us ; for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what au- thority I do these things. There was a certain house- holder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round- about, and digged a wine- press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far coun- try. And when the time of the fruit grew near, he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard : but the husband- men beat him, and sent him away empty. And again he sent unto them another servant ; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled. And again he sent another, and him they killed, and many others ; beating some, and killing some. Having yet therefore one son, his well beloved, he sent him also last unto them,' saying, They will reverence my son. But when the husband- men saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir : come, let us kill him, that the inherit- ance may be ours. So they cast him out of the vine- PART SECOND. 325 yard, and killed him. What therefore shall the Lord of the vineyard do unto those husbandmen ? They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. Jesus saitli unto them, Did ye never read in the Scrip- tures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner ; this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken : but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not ! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard bis parables, they perceived that he spake of them. And when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet ; and they left him, and went their way. PART SECOND. nnHEN came the day of unleavened bread, when the JL passover must be killed. And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water ; follow him into 326 THE PASSION HISTORY. the house where he entereth in. And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, My time is at hand ; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. And he shall show you a large upper room furnished : there make ready. And his disciples went forth, aud came into the city, and found as he had said unto them : and they made ready the passover. Now when the even was come lie sat down with the twelve. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer : For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. And he took the cup and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves : for I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them ; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so : but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger ; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth ? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me ; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things unto his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God ; he riseth from supper, and laid aside PART SECOND. 327 his garments ; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. Then cometh he to Simon Peter : and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet ? Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now ; but thou shalt know here- after. Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit : and ye are clean, but not all. For he knew who should be- tray him ; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his gar- ments, and was set down again, he sa'd unto them, Know ye what I have done to you ? Ye call me Master and Lord : and ye say, well ; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet ; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord ; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it J? He said unto him, Thou hast said. Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his dis- ciples, whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore beck- oned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. He then lying on. Jesus' breast saith 328 THE PASSION HISTORY. unto him, Lord, who is it? Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscar- iot, the son of Simon. And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast ; or, that he should give something to the poor. He then, having received the sop, went immediately out; and it was night. And the Lord, said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat; but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat ; this is my body, which is given for you : this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it. This cup is the New Testament in my blood, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins : this do ye, as oft as you drink it, in remembrance of me ; and they all drank of it. And when they had sung a hymn they went out into the mount of Olives. PART THIRD. A ND Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come ; glorify thy Son, that PART THIRD. 329 thy Son also may glorify thee : as thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eter- nal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. I have glorified thee on the earth : I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world : thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me ; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have be- lieved that thou didst send me. I pray for them : I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me ; for they are thine. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine ; and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name : those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition ; that the Scripture might be fulfilled. And now come I to thee ; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word ; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth : thy word is truth. As thou 330 THE PASSION HISTORY. hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; that they all maybe one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us ; that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one ; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am ; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee : but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. And I have de- clared unto them thy name, and will declare it ; that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, which was named Gethsemane : into which he entered, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death : tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and pray