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FROM THE LIBRARY OF
REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON. D. D.

BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO

THE LIBRARY OF

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THE DAY-HOU,RS«S?

THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

NEWLY REVISED

ACCORDING TO THE PRAYER-BOOK AND THE AUTHORISED
TRANSLATION OP THE BIBLE.

TWENTY-SEVENTH THOUSAND.

" Thou shalt talk of them when thou sittest m thine house, and when thou walkest
by the way, and when thou hest down, and when thou risest \vg>."—Deut. vi. 7.

LONDON :

J. MASTERS AND CO., 78, NEW BOND STREET.

1891.

" He made the Moon also to serve in Her Season for a declaration of times,
and a sign of the world. From the Moon is the sign of feasts." — Ecclus.
xliii. 6, 7.

Foemee Editions of this Book have been valued and used by many
who desire to emulate the practice of the Psalmist in his religious
observance of the hours of the day. The structure of our Book of
Common Prayer has made us familiar with the methods, on which the
Law and the Prophets are here, as of old, interwoven with the frame-
work of devotion proper to the Seasons of our Christian Year. Its
aim is to form and guide the mind of the worshipper by a constant and
orderly use of the Treasures of Devotion contained in Holy Scripture,
rather than by the modern plan of making prayer and praise exclu-
sively a reflection of his own accidental mode of feeling.

In this view of it I desire heartily to commend the New Edition of
these Offices to my brethren, acknowledging the care with which they
have been Edited, and praying that God may bless the use of them to
the growth in spiritual attainments of all who are able to follow their
rule.

J. F. OXON.

CUDDESDEN PALACE,

Sept. 12, 1876.

THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK.

Plain Directions for using this Book ....

Patris Sapientia ... ...

The Kalendar .......

Tables and Rules for the Feasts and Fasts throughout the Year
The Proper Services for the Seasons of the Christian Year, i.e

Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, "Whitsuntide, and Trinity)
The Psalter :

Lauds— Sunday .

Monday

Tuesday

"Wednesday .

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Prime — Sunday

On Festivals

On week-days

Terce

Sext .

None

Vespers — Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

"Wednesday

Thursday

Friday .

Saturday

Compline .

The Penitential Psalms

The Service Common of Saints :

For the Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary

For the Feast of an Apostle or Apostles
The Service Proper of Holy-Days
Appendix to the Service Proper of Holy-Days
Table of Psalms ....

Canticles

Latin Hymns

English Translations of Latin Hymns

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PLAINS' DIRECTIONS FOE USING THIS BOOK.

This Book consists of three parts : (A) the Proper Service for the
Seasons ; (B) the Psalter, or Daily Service ; (C) the Common and
Proper Service for Holy-Days.

A. The Peopee Seevice foe the Seasons, as the name implies,
contains those portions of the Service which follow the changing course
of the Christian year: such are the "Antiphons" (or "Anthems") to
the Psalms, the " Chapters," "Responses," "Hymns," " Antiphons " to
Benedictus and Magnificat; also the "Collects," and occasionally the
" Memorials." Each of these will find its own place in the Psalter.

B. The Psaltee, consisting of the Seven Hours of Prayer, viz..
Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and Compline, may be
described as a framework to receive the changing treasures of the
Proper Services.

C. The Common and Peopee Seevice eoe Holy-Days compre-
hends the variations of the service for those immovable Festivals
whereon are commemorated the Saints of God.

The Service of Lauds begins with the Invocation of the Holy
Trinity, and the Lord's Prayer, followed by a Terse (or V.,) with its
Response (or R\ :) this f. and Rr. vary according to the Sunday,
Season, or Holy-Day ; and afterwards is said the V. Q God, make
speed, 4"c, with the R". O Lord, make /taste, Sec. Then follows Glory
he to the Father, Sfc, with its R\ ; after which is said Alleluia, for
which, however, from Septuagesima till Easter is substituted,

Praise to Thee, 0 Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal Kinq.

Five Psalms, or combinations of Psalms, or Canticles, are always said
at Lauds, partly varied on each day of the week, and Holy-Days ; the
last group being invariably Ps. cxlviii., cxlix., cl., which confer upon
the Service its name of " Lauds," or " Praise." Each Psalm, or group,
is followed by an " Antiphon," the first words of which are always
said before the Psalm or Canticle, to which it belongs. Then follows
the "Chapter," to which is made the "Response," Thanks be to God.
The Chapter varies according to the Sunday, Season, or Holy-Day.
The " Hymn," which succeeds, is varied according to the day of the
week, or Holy-Day, during the weeks after Epiphany, but at other
times by the Season or Holy-Day. A V. and R\ are attached to the
Hymn at Lauds, so that when a Hymn is ordered to be said, the V.
and Kr. belonging to it are always included in such order. [It should
be observed that from Maundy Thursday to Low Sunday no Hymn
is said.] Benedictus, the Song of Zachariah, which Christians have

Vlll PLAIN DIRECTIONS FOE USING THIS BOOK.

always delighted to apply to the Incarnation of their Lord and the
Redemption of His people, is then said with its Antiphon, which dur-
ing Epiphany and Trinity will be found in its place in the "Psalter"
on each day of the week ; at other times, and on Sundays and Feast-
days, in the " Proper Services." The Antiphon for an Immovable
Feast (except those immediately following Christmas-Day) will be
found in the Proper Service for Holy-Days. On all days which have
a Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, in the Book of Common Prayer, the
whole Antiphon is said before as well as after Benedictus. On Sun-
clays and Holy-Days the Collect immediately follows, but on week-days
the " Week-day Prayers" are inserted before it. Certain " Memorials"
(consisting of an Antiphon, T. and ty., and Collect) are then said,
usually three in number ; but at various seasons ; and when one Fes-
tival clashes with another, or with a Sunday, additions are sometimes
made. The Service concludes with a short form of intercession " for
the peace of the Church."

Prime begins with the Invocation of the Holy Trinity and the Lord's
Prayer, followed by O God, make speed, Sfc, as at Lauds. [In the
same manner are begun Terce, Sext, None, and Yespers.] Prime then
proceeds, except from Maundy Thursday to Low Sunday, with the
Hymn, Jam lueis orto sidere ; the Doxology, or last verse, being varied
at certain seasons and feasts. After the first words of the Antiphon,
which varies with the Sunday, Season, or Holy-Day, Deus in nomine,
Psalm liv., is said, followed (except on Saturdays) by a Psalm which
varies on each day of the week ; to this are added the first thirty-
two verses of Beati immaculati, Ps. cxix., and on Sundays the Creed
of St. Athanasius also. The Chapter, varied on Sundays and Holy-
Days, is completed by a Response, in which, during some great Fes-
tivals, a slight change occurs. A few Prayers conclude this Service
on Sundays, and Holy-Days, but on week-days a longer form is used,
containing a short Confession, &c, (and in Lent Miserere, Psalm li.)
The Service ends with the customary commemoration of the dead in
Christ.

Terce, Sext, and None begin as does Prime (vide ante.) Each has
its own Hymn, the Doxology being variable. In each forty-eight verses
of Ps. cxix. are said, with an Antiphon, varied with the Sunday, Season,
or Holy-Day. Then follows a Chapter, completed with a Response :
these also vary with the Antiphon to the Psalm. These three Services
end as does that of Lauds, with the Collect for the week, preceded on
week-days by the "Week-day Prayers. Neither Memorials, however,
nor the form for the Peace of the Church, are said at Prime, Terce,
Sext, or None.

Vespers. — This Service is the counterpart of Lauds, like which, it
has its Five Psalms, Chapter, and Hymn ; Magnificat being made to
answer to Benedictus. It is to be observed, that all Sundays and
Feast-days, except those of St. Stephen, St. John, and Holy Innocents,
have two Vespers, those of the day next before being reckoned as of the

PLAIN DIRECTIONS FOR USING THIS BOOK. IX

Feast. Vespers begin as do Prime, &c. ; but after the Alleluia pro-
ceed with, the first words of the Antiphon to the first of the five Psalms.
Each Psalm has its own Antiphon, except on certain Feast-days and
Sundays, when all the Psalms are said under one Antiphon. Then is
said the Chapter, which is varied according to the Season or Festival,
and is completed by the Response, Thanks be to God, for which, at
certain Festivals and Seasons, a special Eesponse is substituted : these
will be found in the Proper Services. The Hymn is then said, followed
by its it. and ty. and Magnificat, with its Antiphon, which, together
with the Hymn, is found during Epiphany and Trinity in the Psalter ;
at other Seasons, and on Festivals, in the Proper Services. On all
days which have a Collect, Epistle and Gospel in the Book of Common
Prayer, the whole Antiphon is said before as well as after Magnificat,
at the Second Vespers. The whole Antiphon is also said before as
well as after Magnificat, at the First Vespers of Christmas Day, the
Circumcision, the Epiphany, the Purification, the Annunciation, Easter
Day, Ascension Day, Whitsun Day, Trinity Sunday, and All Saints.
On Sundays and Holy-Days the Collect immediately follows, but on
week-days the Week-day Prayers are inserted before it. Certain
Memorials are then said, usually three in number, but additions are
sometimes made.

Compline begins with the invocation of the Holy Trinity, and pro-
ceeds with a V. and ty., followed by O God, make speed, fyc, as at
Lauds. Four Psalms are said at Compline under one Antiphon ; this
latter varied according to the Season. The Chapter, which follows, is
never varied, but said without change throughout the year (except that
it is omitted altogether from Maundy Thursday to Low Sunday,) and
is completed by the Ity. Thanks be to God, for which is substituted,
during Lent till Maundy Thursday, a special I\?. Then is said a Hymn^
varied according to the Seasons and Feasts, and concluded by the v!
and R?. Keep me as the apple of an eye, Sfc. Nunc Dimittis follows,
with its Antiphon, which on Feast-days is said before as well as after
the Canticle ; the Antiphon varies with the Season, and on Feast-days.
Then are said the " Prayers," including the form of Confession said at
Lauds, and on week-days Psalm li. is inserted. The "Prayers" and
the Intercession for the Peace of the Church, which immediately fol-
lows, are omitted on certain days and seasons.

The Seven Penitential Psalms, one of which is said at each Hour
in Lent, complete the " Psalteb."

Some latitude was frequently allowed as to the precise time at which
these Services were said, but the original design was, that Lauds were
to be said at daybreak ; followed by Pbime, as its name implies, at the
first hour, i.e., six o'clock a.m. ; Teece, at the third hour, or nine a.m. •
Sext, at the sixth hour, or noon ; ]N"one, at the ninth hour, i.e. three
p.m. ; Vespees, at six p.m., and Compline at nightfall, or nine p.m.
Thus according to the example of the Psalmist of Israel, praising our
Lord seven times in the day, "because of His righteous judgments."

PATEIS SAPIENTIA.

Circled by His enemies,

By His own forsaken,
God made Man, at time of Lauds,

For our sakes was taken :
Very Wisdom, Very Light,

Monarch long expected,
In the garden by the Jews

Bought, betrayed, afflicted.

See them, at the hour of Prime,

Unto Pilate leading
Him 'gainst Whom with lying tongues

Witnesses are pleading ;
There with spitting and with shame

111 for good they render,
Marring of That Face which gives

Heaven Eternal splendour.

" Crucify Him !" for His love

Is their bitter payment,
When they lead Him forth at Terce,

Clad in purple raiment ;
And a Crown of woven thorns

On His Head He weareth,
And the Cross of Calvary

On His Shoulders beareth.

He upon the Cross at Sext

For man's sake was mounted,
By the passers-by reviled,

With transgressors counted :
Mocking, vinegar, and gall

To His thirst they proffer :
To the Holy Lamb of God

Such the taunts they offer.

At the hour of None the strife

Long and sharp was ended,
Gently to His Father's Hands

He His soul commended :
And a soldier pierced His Side

With a spear unbidden,
While earth quaked exceedingly,

And the sun was hidden.

When it came to VESPER-time,

From the Cross they take Him,
Whose great Love to bear such woes

For our sakes could make Him :
Such a death He underwent,

Our alone Physician,
That of everlasting Life

We might have fruition.

At the holy CoMPLiNE-tide,

Holy hands array Him
In the garments of the grave,

Where the mourners lay Him :
Myrrh and spices have they brought,

Scripture is completed ;
And by death, the Prince of Life

Death and hell defeated.

Therefore these Canonical

Hours my tongue shall ever
In Thy praise, 0 Christ, recite

With my heart's endeavour :
That the Love, Which for my sake

Bore such tribulation,
In mine own Death-agony

May be my Salvation.

THE KALENDAE.

JANUARY hath XXXI. DAYS.

Kalendae.

Circumcision of our 3£ortf Scsus d^rist. l|oirj=

4 Nonas.

[19ap.

3Non.

Prid. Non.

Nona?.

8 Idus.

lEpipfiani) of our ICortJ. ^oIp=Barj.

7 Id.

6 Id.

Lucian, Priest and Martyr.

5 Id.

4 Id.

3 Id.

David, King.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

Hilary, Bishop and Confessor.

19 Kal. Feb.

18 Kal.

17 Kal.

16 Kal.

15 Kal.

Prisca, Kom. Virgin and Martyr. — Mungo, Bishop.

14 Kal.

13 Kal.

Fabian, Bishop of Rome and Martyr.

12 Kal.

Agnes; Rom. Virgin and Martyr.

11 Kal.

Vincent, Span. Deacon and Martyr.

10 Kal.

9 Kal.

8 Kal.

©onbcrsiou of St. ^aul. l|olr)=3Barj.

7 Kal.

6 Kal.

5 Kal.

4 Kal.

3 Kal.

Martyrdom of Charles I., 1648—9.

Prid. Kal.

Xll

THE KALEKDAIt.

FEBRUARY hath XXVIII. DAYS.

1
2
3
4
5
G
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
20
27
28

Kalendae.

4 Nonas.
3Non.
Prid. Non.
Nonse.
8 Idus.
7 Id.
6 Id.

5 Id.
4 Id.
3 Id.
Prid. Id.
Idus.
16 Kal. Mart.
15 Kal.

14 Kal.
13 Kal.
12 Kal.
11 Kal.
10 Kal.
9 Kal.
8 Kal.
7 Kal.
6 Kal.
5 Kal.
4 Kal.
3 Kal.
Prid. Kal.

Fast.

purification of trjc 13. Uirgirt .ptarn. 3|oIrj=19an.

Blasius, an Armenian Bishop and Martyr.

Agatha, a Sicilian Virgin and Martyr.

Valentine, Bishop and Martyr.

Colnian, Bishop and Confessor.

Fast.

<IWatti)ias, Apostle an* JWarinr. l^olu--©an.

THE KALENDAR.

Xlll

MAKCH hath XXXI. DAYS.

Kalenda?.

David, Bishop of Menevia.

6 Nonas.

Cedde, or Chad, Bishop of Lichfield.

5Non.

4 Non.

3Non.

Prid. Non.

Nonse.

Perpetua, Mauritan. Martyr.

8 Idus.

7 Id.

6 Id.

5 Id.

Constantine, King.

4 Id.

Gregory the Great, Bishop of Koine and Con-

3 Id.

fessor.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

17 Kal. Apr.

16 Kal.

Patrick, Bishop and Confessor.

15 Kal.

Edward, King of the West Saxons. — Cyril,

14 Kal.

[Bishop.

13 Kal.

Cuthbert, Bishop.

12 Kal.

Benedict, Abbot.

11 Kal.

10 Kal.

9 Kal.

| Fast.

8 Kal. -

'Annunciation of tfje 13. V. JWarn. 1§olB=©ap.

7 Kal.

6 Kal.

5 Kal.

4 Kal.

3 Kal.

Prid. Kal.

XIV

THE KALENDAR.

APRIL hath XXX. DAYS.

Kalendse.

4 Nonas.

3Non.

Richard, Bishop of Chichester.

Prid. Non.

St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan.

Nona?.

8 Idus.

7 Id.

6 Id.

5 Id.

4 Id.

3 Id.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

18 Kal. Maij.

17 Kal.

16 Kal.

15 Kal.

14 Kal.

13 Kal.

Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury.

12 Kal.

Serf, Bishop.

11 Kal.

10 Kal.

9 Kal.

St. George, Martyr.

8 Kal.

7 Kal.

St. JWarfe, TEbangeltst antr Jttartijr.

^olt)=

6 Kal.

[Uap.

5 Kal.

4 Kal.

3 Kal.

Prid. Kal.

THE KALENDAR.

MAY hath XXXI. DAYS.

Kalendae.

SS. WUp antt 3Jamcs, Apostles antt Jttartprs.

6 Nonas.

[^ole=®ap.

5Non.

Invention of the Cross.

4 Non.

3Non.

Prid. Non.

St. John Evangelist, ante Portam Latinam.

Nonae.

8 Id.

7 Id.

6 Id.

5 Id.

4 Id.

3 Id.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

17 Kal. Junij.

16 Kal.

15 Kal.

14 Kal.

Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury.

13 Kal.

12 Kal.

11 Kal.

10 Kal.

9 Kal.

8 Kal.

7 Kal.

Augustin, First Archbishop of Canterbury.

6 Kal.

Venerable Bede, Priest.

5 Kal.

4 Kal.

King Charles II. Nativ. and Restor.

3 Kal.

Prid. Kal.

XVI

THE KALENDAE.

JUNE hath XXX. DAYS.

Kalendse.

Nicomede, Roman Priest and Martyr.

4 Nonas.

3Non.

Prid. Non.

Nona?.

Boniface, Bishop of Mentz and Martyr.

8 Idus.

7 Id.

6 Id.

5 Id.

Columba, Abbot.

4 Id.

3 Id.

St. Barnabas, Apostle antr JWartpr. l^oly=Bae.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

18 Kal. Julij.

17 Kal. .

16 Kal.

15 Kal.

St. Alban, Martyr.

14 Kal.

13 Kal.

12 Kal.

Translation of Edward, King of the West Saxons.

11 Kal.

10 Kal.

9 Kal.

Fast.

8 Kal.

iSattfaitu of St. 3Jo!)n baptist. loIw=iBay.

7 Kal.

6 Kal.

5 Kal.

4 Kal.

Fast.

3 Kal.

St. ^ctcr, Apostle antr JWartpr. ^oIp=Bai?.

Prid. Kal.

THE KALENDAR.

xvn

JULY hath XXXI. DAYS.

2 A

3 b

4 ' c
Jd

6 e

7 f

8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
10
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

29 g

30 A

31 b

Kalendae.
6 Nonas.
5Non.

4 JNon.
3Non.
End. Non.
Nonae.

8 Iclus.

7 Id.

6 Id.

5 Id.

4 Id.
3 Id.
Prid. Id.
Idus.

17 Kal. Aug.
16 Kal.
15 Kal.
14 Kal.
13 Kal.
12 Kal.
11 Kal.
10 Kal.

9 Kal.

8 Kal.

7 Kal.
6 Kal.

5 Kal.
4 Kal.
3 Kal.
Prid. Kal.

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Translation of St. Martin, Bishop and Confessor.
Palladius, BisJwp.

Translation of St. Swithun, Bishop of Winchester.

Margaret, Virgin and Martyr, at Antioch.
St. Mary Magdalene.

Fast.

St. 3Janus, Apostle antr Jttartnr. 1|olD=iBag.

St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin.

xvm

THE KALENDAB.

AUGUST hath XXXI. DAYS.

Kalendee.

Lammas Day.

4 Nonas.

3Non.

Prid. Eon.

Nonae.

8 Idus.

Transfiguration of our Lord.

7 Id.

Name of Jesus.

6 Id.

5 Id.

4 Id.

St. Lawrence, Archdeacon of Rome and Martyr.

3 Id.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

19 Kal. Sept.

18 Kal.

17 Kal.

16 Kal.

15 Kal.

14 Kal.

13 Kal.

12 Kal.

11 Kal.

10 Kal.

Fast.

9 Kal.

St.'iSart^oIomclrij'apostleantriWartpr. BoI|)=©ai).

8 Kal.

7 Kal.

6 Kal.

[tor.

5 Kal.

St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, Confessor and Doc-

4 Kal.

Beheading of St. John Baptist.

3 Kal.

Prid. Kal.

THE KALENDAR.

XIX

SEPTEMBER hath XXX. DAYS.

Kalendae.

Giles, Abbot and Confessor.

4 Nonas.

3Non.

Prid. Non.

Nona?.

8 Idas.

7 Id.

Enurchus, Bishop of Orleans.

6 Id.

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

5 Id.

4 Id.

3 Id.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

18 Kal. Oct.

Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

17 Kal.

16 Kal.

Ninian, Bishop.

15 Kal.

Lambert, Bishop and Martyr.

14 Kal.

13 Kal.

12 Kal.

Fast.

11 Kal.

St. itfattfceto, Apostle, lEbangcltst, antt ittartyr.

10 Kal.

["DoIij^Bay.

9 Kal.

Adamnan, Abbot.

8 Kal.

7 Kal.

6 Kal.

St. Cyprian, Archbishop of Carthage, and Martyr.

5 Kal.

4 Kal.

3 Kal.

St. JWtdjael anU 'ail Angels. Ilob=Bay.

Prid. Kal.

St. Jerome, Priest, Confessor, and Doctor.

THE KA.LENDAR.

OCTOBEE hath XXXI. DAYS.

Kalendae.

Reniigius, Bishop of Eheims.

6 Nonas.

5 Non.

4 Non.

3Non.

Prid. Non.

Faith, Virgin and Martyr.

Nonae.

8 Idus.

7 Id.

St. Denys, Areopagite, Bishop and Martyr.

6 Id.

5 Id.

4 Id.

3 Id.

Translation of King Edward the Confessor.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

17 Kal. Nov.

16 Kal.

Etheldreda, Virgin, Queen, and Abbess of Ely.

15 Kal.

St. Xufce, €bangcltst, T|olp=lBap.

14 Kal.

13 Kal.

12 Kal.

11 Kal.

10 Kal.

9 Kal.

8 Kal.

Crispin, Martyr.

7 Kal.

6 Kal.

Fast.

5 Kal.

£$. Simon antr SutJc, apostles ant» .plartyrs.

4 Kal.

[loIiHBai?.

3 Kal.

Prid. Kal.

Fast.

THE KALENDAK.

XXI

NOVEMBER hath XXX. DAYS.

Kalendae.

9UI Saints' ©ay. l?oItt=©ay.

4 Nonas.

3Non.

Prid. Non.

Nonce.

Gunpowder Conspiracy.

8 Idus.

Leonard, Confessor.

7 Id.

6 Id.

5 Id.

4 Id.

3 Id.

St. Martin, Bishop and Confessor.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

Britius, Bishop.

18 Kal. Dec.

17 Kal.

Machutus, Bishop.

16 Kal.

Margaret, Queen.

15 Kal.

Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln.

14 Kal.

13 Kal.

12 Kal.

Edmund, King and Martyr.

11 Kal.

10 Kal.

Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr.

9 Kal.

St. Clement, first Bishop of Rome and Martyr.

8 Kal.

7 Kal.

Catherine, Virgin and Martyr.

6 Kal.

5 Kal.

Ode, Virgin.

4 Kal.

3 Kal.

Fast.

Prid. Kal.

St. 'antrrcto, Upostle antr JKtartyr. l^oIt)=!Bay.

XX11

THE KALENDAR.

DECEMBER hath XXXI. DAYS.

Kalendse.

4 Nonas.

3Non.

Prid. Non.

Drostane, Abbot.

Nonse.

8 Idus.

Nicolas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia.

7 Id.

6 Id.

Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

5 Id.

4 Id.

3 Id.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

Lucy, Virgin and Martyr.

19 Kal. Jan.

18 Kal.

17 Kal.

O Sapientia.

16 Kal.

15 Kal.

14 Kal.

13 Kal.

Fast.

12 Kal.

St. Gliomas, Apostle anti Jfglartpr. I|oIp=23at?.

11 Kal.

10 Kal.

9 Kal.

Fast.

8 Kal.

©^ristmas ®an. loIp=Bai).

7 Kal.

St. Sttp^n, ti)e Jtrst JWartpr. 3|olB=©ay.

6 Kal.

St. 3of)n, €bangelist antr JWartpr. lolp=5Bai).

5 Kal.

®\)t loly Ennoccnts. 1|olg=20ap.

4 Kal.

3 Kal.

Prid. Kal.

Silvester, Bishop of Rome.

FEASTS, VIGILS, FASTS, AND DATS OF ABSTINENCE. XX111

A TABLE

Of all the Feasts that are to be observed in the Church of England
throughout the Year.

Ill Sundays in the Year.

( *The Circumcision of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
*The Epiphany.
The Conversion of St. Paul.
*The Purification of the Bles-
sed Virgin.
St. Matthias, the Apostle.
The Days *The Annunciation of the

of the \ Blessed Virgin.
Feasts of St. Mark, the Evangelist.

St. Philip and St. James, the

Apostles.
*The Ascension of our Lord

Jesus Christ.
St. Barnabas.

The Nativity of St. John Bap-
tist.

The Days
of the A
Feasts of

f"St. Peter, the Apostle.

St. James, the Apostle.

St. Bartholomew, the Apostle.

St. Matthew, the Apostle.

St. Michael and All Angels.

St. Luke, the Evangelist.

St. Simon and St. Jude, the
Apostles.

*A11 Saints.

St. Andrew, the Apostle.

St. Thomas, the Apostle.

*The Nativity of our Lord
Jesus Christ.

St. Stephen, the Martyr.

St. John, the Evangelist.
LThe Holy Innocents.

Monday and Tuesday in Easter "Week.
Monday and Tuesday in Whitsun Week.

[On all these days the Antiphon to Benedictus (at Lauds,) to Magnificat (at
the Second Vespers,) is said all through, before as well as after the Canticle,
and on the days marked (*) at the First Vespers also ; to which must be
added Easter Day, Whitsun Day, and Trinity Sunday. The Antiphon to
Nunc Dimittis (at Compline) follows the same rule.]

Of the Vigils, Fasts, and Dags of Abstinence to be observed in the Year.

( The Nativity of our Lord.
The Purification of the
Blessed Virgin Mary.
TheEvens I The Annunciation of
or Vigils \ Blessed Virgin,
before Easter Day.

Ascension Day.
Pentecost.
USt. Matthias.

rSt. John Baptist.
" St. Peter.
St. James.
TheEvens | St. Bartholomew,
or Vigils \ St. Matthew.

St. Simon and St. Jude.
St. Andrew.
St. Thomas.
LA11 Saints.

Note, that if any of these Feast days fall upon a Monday, then the Vigil or Fast-day shall
be kept upon the Saturday, and not upon the Sunday next before it.

Days of Fasting, or Abstinence.
The Forty Days of Lent.

II. The Ember Days at the Four
Seasons, being the Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday after

The First Sunday in Lent.
The Feast of Pentecost.
September 14.
December 13.

III. The Three Rogation Days, being the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before
Holy Thursday, or the Ascension of our Lord.

IV. All the Fridays in the Year, except Christmas Day.

XXIV

A TABLE OF THE MOVEABLE FEASTS.

A TABLE

Of the Moveable Feasts for Forty Years.

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Feb.

Mar.

April 17

May

May 26

June 5

Nov. 27

1882

Feb.

May 28

Dec. 3

1883

Jan.

Mar. 25

April 29

1884

Feb.

April 13

May

June 1

Nov. 30

1885

May 24

1886

'21

Mar.

June 3

June 13

1887

Feb.

May 19

May 29

1888

Jan.

Dec. 2

1889

Feb.

Mar.

June 9

1890

Feb.

May 25

Nov. 30

1891

Jan.

Mar. 29

1892

Feb.

Mar.

April 17

- — 26

June 5

1893

Jan.

Feb.

May 21

Dec. 3

1894

— —

Mar. 25

April 29

1895

Feb.

1(1

April 14

May

June 2

1890

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May 24

Nov. 29

1897

Mar.

June (!

1898

Feb.

May 29

1899

Jan.

2!)

Dec. 3

1900

Feb.

June 3

1901

May 26

1902

Jan.

Mar. 30

Nov. 30

1903

Feb.

April 12

1904

Jan.

1905

Feb.

Mar.

June 1

June 11

Dec. 3

1906

Feb.

May 24

1907

Jan.

Mar. 31

9 May 19

1908

Feb.

Mar.

April 19

28 June 7

Nov. 29

1909

Feb.

20 May 30

1910

Jan.

Mar. 27

51 15

1911

Feb.

Mar.

April 16

25 June 4

Dec. 3

1912

Feb.

May 26

1913

Jan.

Mar. 23

April 27

Nov. 30

1914

Feb.

April 12

May

1915

Jan.

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1916

Feb.

Mar.

June 1

June 11

Dec. 3

1917

Feb.

May 17

Mav 27

1918

Jan.

Mar. 31

1919

Feb.

Mar.

April 20

June 8

Nov. 30

1920

Feb.

Mav 23 25 28

M ULFS to Jcnow token the Moveable Feasts and Holy-Days begin.

Easter Day (on which the rest depend) is always the First Sunday after the Full
Moon which happens upon or next after the Twenty-first day of March ; and if the Full
Moon happens upon a Sunday, Easter Day is the Sunday after.

Advent Sunday is always the nearest Sunday to the Feast of St. Andrew, whether be-
fore or after.

Septuagesima ") ^Nine ")

\ Sunday is] gjjgjj [■ Weeks before Easier.
(six )
'Five Weeks ^
Forty Days (

Quinquagesmia »
Quadragesima )
Rogation Sunday
Ascension Day
Whitsun Day
Trinity Sunday

Seven Weeks (
Eight Weeks )

after Easter.

THE SERVICE PROPER FOR THE SEASONS.

&f)e jfixxt Stmtrag in Efibent.

AT THE FIBST

VESPEBS.

Antipkons

and Psalms

as in the

Psalter.

The Chapter,

Isa. ii. 2.

And it shall
come to pass
in the last
days,thatthe
mountain of
the Lord's
House shall
be establish-
ed in the top
of the moun-
tains, and
shall be ex-
alted above
the hills; and
all nations
shall flow un-
to it.

R. Behold,
the days
come, saith
theLord,that
I will raise
unto David
a righteous
Branch, and

THE FIEST SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

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 Righteous-
ness, jf. In His days Judah shall
be saved, and Israel shall dwell
safely. R/. And this is His Name
whereby He shall be called, The
Lord our Righteousness. ~f . Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. R/. The
Lord our Righteousness, (and the
first R/. Behold, &c, is repeated
down to f'.)

Hymn. Conditor alme siderum.

Creator of the stars of night,

Thy people's everlasting Light,

Jesu, Redeemer, save us all,

And hear Thy servants when they call.

Thou, grieving that the ancient curse
Should doom to death an universe,
Hast found a med'cine full of grace,
To heal and save Thy ruined race.

Thou cam'st the Bridegroom of the

Bride,
As drew the world to evening-tide ;
Proceeding from a Virgin shrine,
The spotless Victim all divine.

At "Whose dread Name, Majestic now,
All knees must bend, all hearts must

bow;
And things celestial Thee shall own,
And things terrestrial, Lord alone.

0 Thou Whose coming is with dread
To judge and doom the quick and dead,
Preserve us, while we dwell below,
From every insult of the foe.

To Him Who comes the world to free,

To God the Son, all glory be :

To God the Father, as is meet,

To God the blessed Paraclete. Amen.

f. Drop down, ye heavens, from
above.

Rz. And let the skies pour down
righteousness : let the earth open,
and let them bring forth Salva-
tion.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
Behold, the Name of the Lord :
cometh from far.

Magnificat, St. Luke i.
The Collect.
ALMIGHTY God, give us
grace that we may cast away the
works of darkness, and put upon
us the armour 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 Him Who liveth and
reigneth with Thee and the Holy
Ghost, now and ever. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Instead of the f. and R^., The
Lord is high, &c,

f. Send, O Lord, the Lamb to
the Ruler of the land.

R?. From Sela to the wilderness,
unto the mount of the daughter of
Sion. This )t. and R/. are said
till Christmas Eve.

f. O God, make speed, &c, (as
in the Psalter.)

Antiphons at Lauds.

(1.) In that day : the moun-
tains shall drop down new wine,
and the hills shall flow with milk.
Alleluia.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

(2.) Rejoice greatly : O daugh-
ter of Sion ; shout, O daughter of
Jerusalem. Alleluia.

(3.) The Lord my God : shall
come, and all His Saints with
Him. And it shall come to pass

THE FIEST SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

in that day, that the light shall
not be clear, nor dark; but at
evening time it shall be light.

(4.) Ho, every one that thirst-
eth : come ye to the waters. Seek
ye the Lord, while He may be
found.

(5.) Shiloh shall come : and
unto Him shall the gathering of
the people be. He washed His
garments in wine, and His clothes
in the blood of grapes.

The Chapter, Rom. xiii. 11.

Now it is high time to awake out
of sleep : for now is our Salvation
nearer than when we believed.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Vox clara ecce intonat.

Lo ! now a thrilling voice sounds forth,
And chides the darken'd shades of earth :
Away, pale dreams, dim shadows, fly,
Christ in His might doth shine on high.

Now let the sluggard soul arise,
"Which stained by sin and wounded lies :
All ill and harm dispelling far,
, Rises the new-born Morning Star.

The Lamb of God is sent below,
Himself to pay the debt we owe ;
Oh ! for this gift let every voice
"With heart-felt songs and tears rejoice.

! That when again His light shines clear,
And wraps the world in sudden fear,
! His utmost wrath He may not wreak,
, But shield us for His mercy's sake.

I To Him 'Who comes the world to free,

! To God the Son, all glory be :
To God the Father, as is meet,
To God the blessed Paraclete. Amen.

"f. The voice of him that crieth
in the wilderness.

R/. Prepare ye the way of the
Lord : make straight in the de-
sert a highway for our God.

In the Service of the Season this
Hymn, "f . and R/. are said at

Lauds daily throughout Ad-
vent.

Antiphon. The Holy Ghost shall
come upon thee, Mary : fear not ;
thou shalt conceive in thy womb
the Son of God. Alleluia.

Benedictus, St. Luke i., as in the

Psalter.

The Antiphon is repeated.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY God, give us
grace, &c.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon (1.) In that day : the
mountains shall drop down new
wine, and the hills shall flow with
milk. Alleluia.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon (2.) Rejoice greatly :
O daughter of Sion ; shout, O
daughter of Jerusalem.

Psalms as in the Psalter.
The Chapter, Rom. xiii. 11.
Now it is high time to awake out
of sleep : for now is our Salvation
nearer than when we believed.

R. Come and save us, O Lord
God of Hosts, f. Show the light
of Thy Countenance, and we shall
be whole. R/. O Lord God of
Hosts, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. R/. Come and save
us, O Lord God of Hosts.

f. The heathen shall fear Thy
Name, O Lord.

R/. And all the kings of the
earth Thy Majesty.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

THE TIEST SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

Antiphon (3.) The Lord my
God : shall come, and all His
Saints with Him. And it shall
come to pass in that day, that the
light shall not be clear nor dark ;
but at evening time it shall be
light.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

The Chapter, Rom. xiii. 12.
The night is far spent, the day
is at hand ; let us therefore cast
off the works of darkness, and let
us put on the armour of light.

R. O Lord, show Thy Mercy
upon us. f. And grant us Thy
Salvation. R/. Thy Mercy upon
us. f. G-lory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. R/. O Lord, show Thy
Mercy upon us.

"f. Remember me, 0 Lord, ac-
cording to the favour that Thou
bearest unto Thy people.

R;. O visit me with Thy Salva-
tion.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiphon(5.) Shiloh shall come:
and unto Him shall the gathering
of the people be. He washed His
garments in wine, and His clothes
in the blood of grapes.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

The Chapter, Rom. xiii. 13, 14.
Let us walk honestly as in the
day ; not in rioting and drunken-
ness, not in chambering and wan-
tonness, not in strife and envying.
But put ye on the Lord Jesus
Christ.

R. The Lord shall arise upon

thee, 0 Jerusalem. ~f. And His
Glory shall be seen upon thee.
R/. O Jerusalem. )t. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. R7. The Lord
shall arise upon thec, O Jerusalem.

f'. Turn us again, O Lord God
of Hosts.

R/. Show the light of Thy Coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphons and Psalms as in the
Psalter.

The Chapter, Rom. xiii. 11.
Now it is high time to awake
out of sleep : for now is our Sal-
vation nearer than when we be-
lieved.

R. Thou shalt arise, O Lord,
and have mercy upon Sion. ~ft.
For it is time that Thou have
mercy upon her, j^ea, the time is
come. R/. Have mercy upon Sion.
f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
R/. Thou shalt arise, O Lord,
and have mercy upon Sion.

This Respond is said at Vespers
daily till O Sapientia.

Hymn, ~jt. and R/., as at the
First Vespers, p. 2.

Antiphon. Fear not, Mary ; for
thou hast found favour with God :
and behold, thou shalt conceive,
and bring forth a Son. Alleluia.

Magnificat.

The Antiphon is repeated.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

THE FIRST WEEK IN ADVENT.

MONDAY. AT LAUDS.

f. Send, O Lord, &c, as on
Sunday.

Everything else as in the Psalter,

till

The Chapter, Jer. xxiii. 5.

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 jus-
tice in the earth.

Rr. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, ~f . and Vy., as on Advent
Sunday, at Lauds, p. 3.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
The Angel of the Lord : appeared
unto Mary ; and she conceived by
the Holy Ghost. Alleluia.

The week-day Prayers as usual.
Collect as on Sunday.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon. Come, and deliver
us : O our God.

This Antiphon is said at Prime on
all week-days in Advent.

Psalms, and everything, as in
the Psalter.

AT TERCE.

Antiphon. O Lord, raise up Thy
i Power : and come and save us.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

The Chapter, Heb. x. 37.
For yet a little while, and He
that shall come will come, and
I will not tarry.

R. Come, and save us, O Lord
; God of Hosts, f. Show the light
i of Thy countenance, and we shall
'be whole. Ity. O Lord God of

Hosts, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. Tty. Come, and save
us, O Lord God of Hosts.

f. The heathen shall fear Thy
Name, O Lord.

1^. And all the kings of the
earth Thy Majesty.

Collect as on Sunday.

This Antiphon, Chapter, Respond,
it. and B?., are said at Terce on
all toeek-days in Advent.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. When Thou comest :
deliver us, O Lord.

Psalms as in the Psalter.
The Chapter, Isa. xiii. 22, xiv. 1.

Her time is near to come, and
her days shall not be prolonged.
For the Lord will have mercy on
Jacob, and will yet choose Israel.

R. O Lord, show Thy Mercy
upon us. f~. And grant us Thy
Salvation. fy. Thy Mercy upon
us. ~f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost, fy. O Lord, show Thy
Mercy upon us.

f". Remember me, O Lord, ac-
cording to the favour that Thou
bearest unto Thy people.

iy. O visit me with Thy Salva-
tion.

Collect as on Sunday.

This Antiphon, Chapter, Respond,
"f . and Ttf., are said at Sext on
all toeek-days in Advent.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. Come, O Lord : and
tarry not ; do away the offences
of Thy people Israel.

THE FIRST "WEEK IN ADVENT.

Psalms as in the Psalter.
The Chapter, Micah iv. 2.

Come, and let us go up to the
mountain of the Lord, and to the
house of the God of Jacob ; and
He will teach us of His ways,
and we will walk in His paths :
for the law shall go forth of Sion,
and the Word of the Lord from
Jerusalem.

It. The Lord shall arise upon
thee, O Jerusalem, ^f . And His
glory shall be seen upon thee.
I\?. O Jerusalem, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The
Lord shall arise upon thee, O Je-
rusalem.

f. Turn us again, O Lord God
of Hosts.

Itf. Show the light of Thy Coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

Collect as on Sunday.

This Antiphon, Chapter, Respond,
'f. and R/., are said at None on
all week-days in Advent.

AT VESPEES.

Everything as in the Psalter, till
The Chapter, Jer. xxiii. 6.

In His days Judah shall be
saved, and Israel shall dwell safe-
ly : and this is His Name whereby
He shall be called, THE LOKD
OUE KIGHTEOUSNESS.

R. Thou shalt arise, O Lord,
and have mercy upon Sion. f~.
For it is time that Thou have
mercy upon her, yea, the time is
come. I\?. Have mercy upon Sion.
t/F. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
ty. Thou shalt arise, O Lord,
and have mercy upon Sion.

This Chapter and Respond are
said at Vespers in Advent until
O Sapientia daily, except on Sa-
turdays and Sundays.

Hymn, f '. and R?., p. 2.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

O Jerusalem, look about thee :
toward the east, and behold the
Joy that cometh unto thee from
God. Alleluia.

The week-day Prayers as usual.

Collect as on Sunday.

On all week-days hi the First and
Second weeks of Advent, at all
the Sours, everything as on this
Monday, except the daily Psalms
at Lauds and Vespers, which
shall be as in the Psalter, and
theAntiphons to Benedictus and
Magnificat as below.

TUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

O Jerusalem, lift up thine eyes :
and behold the might of thy King.
Lo, thy Saviour cometh to cure
thee of thy wound.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Seek ye the Lord : while He
may be found, call ye upon Him
while He is near.

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

The law shall go forth : of Sion,
and the Word of the Lord from
Jerusalem.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

One mightier than I cometh :

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADYENT.

the latchet of whose shoes I am
not worthy to unloose. Alleluia.

THUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Blessed art thou : among wo-
men, and Blessed is the Fruit of
thy womb.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I will wait : upon the Lord;
and I will look for Him. Alleluia.

FEIDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Behold, He that is God and
Man : shall come forth from the
house of David, to sit upon His
throne. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Out of Egypt : have I called
My Son, for He shall save His
people from their sins.

SATUEDAT.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Fear not, daughter of Sion : be-
hold thy King cometh.

W^z Sccontr Suntraw in 'atrbcnt.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.
The Chapter, Isa. iv. 2.

In that day shall the Branch of
the Lord be beautiful and glorious,
and the Fruit of the earth shall be
excellent and comely, for them
that are escaped out of Israel.

R. The Lord shall teach us His
ways, and we will walk in His

paths, f. For the law shall go
forth of Sion, and the Word of
the Lord from Jerusalem. I^r.
And we will walk in His paths.
f~. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
tyr. The Lord shall teach us His
ways, and we will walk in His
paths.

Hymn, f". and Tty., p. 2.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

The Saviour of the world : the
Sun of Bighteousness, shall arise,
and come down into the Virgin's
womb, as the showers upon the
grass.

The Collect.

BLESSED Lord, Who hast
caused all Holy Scriptures to be
written for our learning; Grant
that we may in such wise hear
them, read, mark, learn, and in-
wardly digest them, that by pa-
tience, and comfort of Thy Holy
Word, we may embrace, and ever
hold fast the blessed hope of ever-
lasting life, which Thou hast given
us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

AT LAUDS.

ions. (1.) Behold, the Son
of Man : shall come in the clouds
of heaven with power and great
glory. Alleluia.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

(2.) We have a strong city :
Salvation will God appoint for
walls and bulwarks. Open ye the
gates. Alleluia.

(3.) For the Vision : though It
tarry, wait for It; because It
will surely come, It will not tarry.
Alleluia.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

(4.) The mountains and the
hills : shall break forth before
Him into singing, and all the trees
of the field shall clap their hands,
for the Lord God shall come unto
His Everlasting Kingdom. Alle-
luia, Alleluia.

(5.) Behold, our Lord shall
come : with power, to enlighten
the eyes of His servants. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Rom. xv. 4.
Whatsoever things were written
aforetime, were written for our
learning ; that we through pa-
tience, and comfort of the Scrip-
tures, might have hope.
R/. Thanks be to God.
Hymn. jf. and R/., p. 2.

Antiphon. Upon the throne : of
David, and upon his Kingdom,
shall He sit for ever and ever.
Alleluia.

Benedictus.

The Antiphon is repeated.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

AntipJion (1.) Behold, the Son
of Man : shall come in the clouds
of heaven with power and great
glory. Alleluia.

AT TEECE.

AntipJion (2.) We have a strong
city : Salvation will God appoint
for walls and bulwarks. Open ye
the gates. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Rom. xv. 4.
Whatsoever things were written
aforetime, were written for our
learning; that we through pa-
tience, and comfort of the Scrip-
tures, might have hope.

R. as at Terce on the First Sunday
in Advent, p. 3.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) For the Vision :
though It tarry, wait for It ; be-
cause It will surely come, It will
not tarry. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Rom. xv. 5.
JNow the God of patience and
consolation grant you to be like-
minded one towards another, ac-
cording to Christ Jesus : that ye
may with one mind and one mouth
glorify God, even the Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ.

R. as at Sext on the First Sunday
in Advent, p. 4.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiplion (5.) Behold, our Lord
shall come : with power, to en-
lighten the eyes of His servants.

The Chapter, Rom. xv. 13.
JNow the God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace in believ-
ing, that ye may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy
Ghost.

R. as at None on the First Sun-
day in Advent, p. 4.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Everything as in the Psalter, till
The Chapter, Rom. xv. 4.
Whatsoever things were written
aforetime, were written for our
learning ; that we through pa-
tience, and comfort of the Scrip-
tures, might have hope.

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

R. as at the Second Vespers of the
First Sunday in Advent, p. 4.

Antiphon. Blessed art tliou :
Mary, that believedst ; for there
shall be a performance of those
things which were told thee from
the Lord.

Magnificat.

The Antiphon is repeated.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

MONDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
From heaven : shall the mighty
Lord come ; and in His Hand is
power and might.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
Behold, our King cometh : the
Lord of the whole earth, and He
shall take away the yoke of our
captivity.

TUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
The Lord shall arise upon thee :
O Jerusalem, and His glory shall
be seen upon thee.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
The voice of one crying in the
wilderness : Prepare ye the way
of the Lord ; make His paths
straight.

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Behold, I will send My Mes-
senger : and he shall prepare the
way before Me.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

O Sion, thou shalt renew thy
strength : and see thy Bighteous-
ness, Who cometh unto thee.

THUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Thou art He that should come :
for Whom we look, to save Thy
people.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

He that cometh after me : is
preferred before me ; Whose shoe's
latchet I am not worthy to un-
loose.

FEIDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Say to them that are of a fear-
ful heart : Be strong, fear not;
behold, your God will come.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Sing unto the Lord a new song :
and His praise from the end of
the earth.

SATUEDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

He shall set up an ensign : for
the nations, and shall assemble the
outcasts of Israel.

&f>e &f)irtr Suntiau in 'atJ&tnt.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

The

er. Gen. xlix. 10.

The sceptre shall not depart
from Judah, nor a lawgiver from
between his feet, until Shiloh
come ; and unto Him shall the
gathering of the people be.

R. He that shall come will
come, and will not tarry. Now
shall there be no more fear in thy
borders, f '. For He is our Sa-
viour, ty. Now shall there be
no more fear in thy borders. ~f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the

THE THIBD SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Ip.
He that shall come will come, and
will not tarry. Now shall there
be no more fear in thy borders.

Hymn, f~. and Ity., p. 2.
Antiphon to Magnificat.

Before Me there was no God :
formed, neither shall there be after
Me ; for to Me every knee shall
bow, and Me every tongue confess.

The Collect.

O LORD Jesu Christ, Who at
Thy first coming didst send Thy
Messenger to prepare Thy way
before Thee ; Grant that the mi-
nisters and stewards of Thy Mys-
teries may likewise so prepare and
make ready Thy way, by turning
the hearts of the disobedient to
the wisdom of the just, that at
Thy Second Coming to judge the
world we may be found an accep-
table people in Thy sight, Who
livest and reignest with the Fa-
ther and the Holy Spirit, ever
One God, world without end.
Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) The Lord will
surely come : He will not tarry ;
and will bring to light the hidden
things of darkness, and reveal
Himself to all people. Alleluia.

(2.) Rejoice greatly : O daugh-
ter of Sion; behold thy King
cometh unto thee. Alleluia.

(3.) I will place Salvation : in
Sion, for Israel My glory. Alle-
luia.

(4.) Every mountain and hill
shall be made low : and the crooked
shall be made straight, and the
rough places plain. Come, O
Lord, and tarry not. Alleluia.

(5.) Let us live soberly, righte-

ously, and godly : in this present
world; looking for that blessed
Hope, and the glorious Appearing
of the Great God, and our Saviour
Jesus Christ.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 1.
Let a man so account of us, as
of the ministers of Christ, and
stewards of the Mysteries of God.
Moreover, it is required in stew-
ards, that a man be found faithful.
Tfy. Thanks be to God.
Hymn, ~f. and Tty., p. 3.

Antiphon. When John had heard :
in the prison the works of Christ,
he sent two of his disciples, and
said unto Him, Art Thou He that
should come, or do we look for
another ?

Benedictus.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon (1.) The Lord will
surely come : He will not tarry ;
and will bring to light the hidden
things of darkness, and reveal
Himself to all people. Alleluia.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon (2.) Eejoice greatly :
O daughter of Sion ; behold thy
King cometh unto thee. Alleluia.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 1.

Let a man so account of us, as
of the ministers of Christ, and
stewards of the Mysteries of God.
Moreover, it is required in stew-
ards, that a man be found faithful.

R. as at Terce on the First Sun-
day in Advent, p. 3.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

THE THIKD SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) I will place Sal-
vation : in Sion, for Israel My
glory. Alleluia.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 3.
But with me it is a very small
thing that I should be judged of
you, or of man's judgment ; yea,
I judge not mine own self.

R. as at Sext on the First Sun-
day in Advent, p. 4.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (5.) Let us live so-
berly, righteously, and godly : in
this present world; looking for
that blessed Hope, and the glo-
rious Appearing of the Great God,
and our Saviour Jesus Christ.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 5.

Therefore judge nothing before
the time, until the Lord come,
Who both will bring to light the
hidden things of darkness, and
will make manifest the counsels of
the hearts ; and then shall every
man have praise of God.

R. as at None on the First Sun-
day in Advent, p. 4.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Everything as in the Psalter till
The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 1.
Let a man so account of us, as
of the ministers of Christ, and
stewards of the Mysteries of God.
Moreover, it is required in stew-
ards, that a man be found faithful.

R. if before O Sapientia, as at
the Second Vespers of the First
Sunday in Advent, p. 4.

But on or after O Sapientia, this
R., tvhich shall be said daily,
except at the First Vespers of
the Fourth Sunday in Advent.

R. Make no long tarrying, O
my God. f. Come, O Lord, tarry
not, do away the offences of Thy
people Israel. fy. O my God. ~f .
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty.
Make no long tarrying, O my God.

Hymn, 'f . and I\?., p. 2.

Antiphon.

If not O Sapientia, or one of the
other Great Antiphons.

Go and show John again those
things which ye do hear and see ;
the blind receive their sight, and
the lame walk, the lepers are
cleansed, and the deaf hear.

Magnificat.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

The following Great Antiphons to
Magnificat supersede others, and
are to be said at Vespers at
on their own

Decembee 16.

O Sapientia.

O Wisdom : Which earnest forth
out of the mouth of the Most
High, and reachest from one end
to the other, mightily and sweetly
ordering all things : Come and
teach us the way of prudence.

Decembee 17.

O Adonai.

O Lord and Ruler of the House
of Israel : Who appearedst unto
Moses in a flame of fire in the
bush, and gavest unto him the
Law in Sinai : Come and redeem us
with an outstretched Arm.

THE THIRD WEEK IN ADYENT.

December 18.
O Radix Jesse.
O Root of Jesse : Who standest
for an ensign of the people, at
Whom Kings shall shut their
mouths, unto Whom the Gentiles
shall pray : Come and deliver us,
and tarry not.

December 19.
0 Clams David.
O Key of David : and Sceptre
of the house of Israel, Thou that
openest and no man shutteth, and
shuttest and no man openeth :
Come, and loose the prisoner from
the prison-house, and him that
sitteth in darkness, from the sha-
dow of death.

December 20.
O Oriens.
O Orient : Brightness of the
Eternal Light, and Sun of Righte-
ousness : Come, and lighten them
that sit in darkness, and in the
shadow of death.

December 21.
0 Hex Gentium.
O King of the Gentiles : and
their Desire, the Corner-stone,
Who madest both one : Come and
save man, whom Thou hast made
out of the dust of the earth.

December 22.
O Emmanuel.
O Emmanuel : our King and
Lawgiver, the Desire of all Na-
tions, and their Saviour : Come
and save us, O Lord our God.

December 23.

O Virgo Virginum.

O Virgin of Virgins : how shall

this be ? For neither before thee

was any like thee, nor shall there

be after. — Daughters of Jerusa-

lem, why marvel ye at me ? The
thing which ye behold is a divine
mystery.

MONDAY. AT LAUDS.

Everything on the remaining iceek-
days in Advent as before, except
that each Psalm at Lauds has
its proper Antiphon.

Antiphons.{l.) Behold, the Lord :
shall come, the Prince of the
Princes of the earth ; blessed are
they that are ready and go out to
meet Him.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

(2.) When the Son of Man :
cometh, shall He find faith on the
earth ?

(3.) Behold, the fulness of the
time : is come, and God hath sent
forth His Son.

(4.) With ]oj : shall ye draw
water out of the wells of salvation.

(5.) The Lord cometh forth :
out of His Place.

Antijphon to Benedictus.
There shall come forth a Rod :
out of the stem of Jesse, and all
the earth shall be filled with the
knowledge of the glory of the
Lord : and all flesh shall see the
Salvation of God.

AT vespers.

Antiphon to Magnificat, if not a
Great Antiphon.
Awake, awake : stand up, O Je-
rusalem ; loose thyself from the
bands of thy neck, O captive
daughter of Sion.

TUESDAY. AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) Behold, our
Lord : shall come with power, and

THE THIED WEEK IN ADVENT.

Himself shall break the yoke of
our burden.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

(2.) Send, O Lord, the Lamb :
to the Euler of the Land from Sela
to the wilderness, unto the mount
of the daughter of Sion.

(3.) That Thy way, O Lord :
may be known upon earth ; Thy
Saving Health among all nations.

(4.) Eeward them : O Lord,
that wait for Thee ; and let Thy
prophets be found faithful.

(5.) The law was given by Mo-
ses : but Grace and Truth came
by Jesus Christ.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And thou, Bethlehem : in the
land of Juda, art not the least
among the princes of Juda ; for
out of thee shall come a Governor,
that shall rule my people Israel.

AT VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat, if not a
Great Antiphon.

Let the mountains break forth :
into singing, and the hills with
righteousness ; for the Lord, the
Light of the world, cometh with
power.

WEDNESDAY. AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) Drop down, ye
heavens : from above, and let the
skies pour down Eighteousness ;
let the earth open, and let them
bring forth Salvation.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

(2.) The prophets did foretell :
that Messiah should be born of
Mary.

(3.) The Spirit of the Lord : is

upon Me ; He hath anointed Me
to preach the Gospel to the poor.

(4.) Behold, the Lord : shall
come ; that He may sit among
princes, and inherit the throne of
His glory.

(5.) Tell it out among the na-
tions : and say ye ; Behold, God
our Saviour cometh.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

The Angel Gabriel : was sent
from God to a Virgin espoused to
a man whose name was Joseph,
and the Virgin's name was Mary.

AT VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat, if not a
Great Antiphon.

How shall this be : seeing I
know not a man? The Holy
Ghost shall come upon thee, and
the power of the Highest shall
overshadow thee.

THUESDAT. AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) Out of Sion :
shall come forth the Lord Al-
mighty, to save His people.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

(2.) Turn Thee again, O Lord :
a little while ; and delay not to
come unto Thy servants.

(3.) Out of Sion : shall come
He that shall reign; He is our
Lord Immanuel ; great is His
Name.

(4.) Behold, He is my God :
and I will prepare Him an habi-
tation ; my Father's God, and I
will exalt Him.

(5.) The Lord is our Judge : the
Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is
our King ; He will come and save
us.

14.

THE EOUBTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Tlie Lord our God : is at hand ;
watch ye therefore in your hearts.

AT VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat, if not a
Great Antiphon.

Rejoice ye with Jerusalem : and
be glad with her, all ye that love
her for ever.

FBIDAY. AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) Stand ye still :
and see the Salvation of the Lord
with you.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

(2.) Unto Thee, O Lord : do I
lift up my soul ; come and deliver
me, for unto Thee, O Lord, have
I fled.

(3.) Come, O Lord, and tarry
not : do away the offences of Thy
people Israel.

(4.) God shall come from Te-
man : and the Holy One from
Mount Paran ; His brightness
shall be as the light.

(5.) Therefore I will look unto
the Lord : I will wait for the God
of my salvation.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

As soon as the voice of thy sa-
lutation : sounded in mine ears,
the babe leaped in my womb for
joy. Alleluia.

AT VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat, one of the
Great Antiphons, according to
the day of the month.

SATUEDAY. AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) The Lord shall

come : with great power ; and all
flesh shall see the Salvation of
God.

Psalms as in the Psalter.

(2.) Now consider how great
this Man is : Who entereth in to
save His people to the uttermost.

(3.) Thy messenger shall come
again : O Lord, and shall prepare
Thy ways.

(4.) The Doctrine of the Lord :
shall drop as the rain, and our
God shall distil upon us as the
dew.

(5.) Prepare to meet thy God :
O Israel, for He cometh.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Every valley shall be exalted :
and every mountain and hill shall
be made low ; and all flesh shall
see the salvation of God.

®fy JFourtf) Suntrag in Sltibent.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

The Chapter, Isa. xxviii. 16 ; Kom.
ix. 33.

Behold, I lay in Sion for a foun-
dation a Stone, a tried Stone, a
precious Corner-stone, a sure foun-
dation : and whosoever believeth
on Him shall not be ashamed.

It. The sceptre shall not de-
part from Judah, nor a lawgiver
from between his feet, "f . Until
Shiloh come. I\Z. Nor a lawgiver
from between his feet. *f . Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The
sceptre shall not depart from Ju-
dah, nor a lawgiver from between
his feet.

Hymn, f. and ty., p. 2.

Antiphon to Magnificat, owe of the
Great Antiphons, according to
the day of the month.

THE FOTJBTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

T/te Collect.
O LORD, raise up (we pray
Thee) Tky power, and come among
us, and with great might succour
us ; that whereas, through our
sins and wickedness, we are sore
let and hindered in running the
race that is set before us, Thy
bountiful Grace and Mercy may
speedily help and deliver us ;
through the satisfaction of Thy
Son our Lord, to Whom with Thee
and the Holy Ghost be honour and
glory, world without end. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) Blow ye the
trumpet : in Sion ; for the day of
the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at
hand ; behold, He cometh to save
us. Alleluia, Alleluia.

(2.) Behold, the Desire of all
nations : shall come ; and the
House of the Lord shall be filled
with glory. Alleluia.

(3.) The crooked shall be made
straight : and the rough places
plain ; Come, O Lord, and tarry
not. Alleluia.

(4.) The Bridegroom cometh :
go ye out to meet Him ; and say
ye, Great is His Dominion, and
of His Kingdom there shall be no
end ; the Mighty God, the Ever-
lasting Father, the Prince of
Peace. Alleluia, Alleluia.

(5.) Thine Almighty Word, O
Lord : leaped down from Heaven,
out of Thy royal throne. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Phil. iv. 4.
Rejoice in the Lord alway, and
again I say, Rejoice. Let your
moderation be known unto all
men. The Lord is at hand.

~fy. Thanks be to God.
Hymn, f'. and Jfy., p. 3.

Antiphon. I am the voice of

one crying in the wilderness, Make

straight the way of the Lord, as

said the prophet Esaias.

Benedictus.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon (1.) Blow ye the trum-
pet : in Sion ; for the day of the
Lord cometh, for it is nigh at
hand ; behold, He cometh to save
us. Alleluia, Alleluia.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon(2.) Behold, theDesire
of all nations : shall come; and the
House of the Lord shall be filled
with glory. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Phil. iv. 4.
Rejoice in the Lord alway, and
again I say, Rejoice. Let your
moderation be known unto all
men. The Lord is at hand.

R. as at Terce on the First Sun-
day in Advent, p. 3.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) The crooked shall
be made straight : and the rough
places plain ; Come, O Lord, and
tarry not. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Phil. iv. 6.
Be careful for nothing ; but in
everything by prayer and suppli-
cation with thanksgiving, let your
requests be made known unto
God.

It. as at Sext on the First Sun-
day in Advent, p. 4.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

THE FOUETH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (5.) Thine Almighty
Word, O Lord : leaped down
from heaven out of Thy royal
throne. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Phil. iv. 7.
And the peace of God, which
passeth all understanding, shall
keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.

R. as at None on the First Sun-
clay in Advent, p. 4.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Everything as in the Psalter, till
The Chapter, Phil. iv. 4.
Rejoice in the Lord alway, and
again I say, Rejoice. Let your
moderation be known unto all
men. The Lord is at hand.

R. Make no long tarrying, as at
the Second Vespers of the Third
Sunday in Advent, p. 11.

Hymn, f. and I\Z., p. 2.

Antiphon to Magnificat, one of the
Great Antiphons according to
the day of the month.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

MONDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it be not

Christmas Eve.)

Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds
on the third Monday in Advent,
p. 12.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

The Lord saith, Repent ye : for
the Kingdom of Heaven is at
hand. Alleluia.

TUESDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it be not

Christmas Eve.)

Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds
on the third Tuesday in Advent,
p. 12.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Awake, awake : put on strength,
O Arm of the Lord.

WEDNESDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it be

not Christmas Eve.)

Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds
on the third Wednesday in Ad-
vent, p. 13.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Let them give glory unto the
Lord : and declare His praise in
the Islands ; for behold, He com-
eth, and will not tarry.

THUESDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it he

not Christmas Eve.)

Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds
on the third Thursday in Ad-
vent, p. 13.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Comfort ye : comfort ye My
people, saith your God.

FEIDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it be not

Christmas Eve.)

Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds
on the third Friday in Advent,
p. 14.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

The day of the Lord cometh :
as a thief in the night ; be ye
therefore also ready, for at such
an hour as ye think not, the Son
of Man cometh.

CHEISTMAS EYE.

Christmas 3Ebe.

AT LAUDS.

Instead off. and R?., The Lord is
high, shall be said,

f. To-morrow shall the wicked-
ness of the earth be done away.

1^?. And the Saviour of the world
shall be King over us.

f. O God, make speed, and the
rest as in the I* Salter.

Antiphons. (1.) O Judah and
Jerusalem : fear not, nor be dis-
mayed; to-morrow go ye forth;
for the Lord will be with you.

Psalms of that day in the week on
which Christmas Eve may fall.

(2.) Ye shall know this day :
that the Lord will come ; and in
the morning, then shall ye see
His glory.

(3.) To-morrow : shall the wick-
edness of the earth be done away ;
and the Saviour of the world shall
be King over us.

(4.) The Doctrine of the Lord :
shall drop as the rain, and our
God shall distil upon us as the
dew, and as the showers upon
the grass.

(5.) To-morrow : ye shall have
Help, saith the Lord God of
Hosts.

The Chapter, Isa. lxii. 1.

For Sion's sake will I not hold

my peace, and for Jerusalem's

sake I will not rest, until the

\ Righteousness thereof go forth

as brightness, and the Salvation

' thereof as a lamp that burneth.

fy. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, p. 3.

f. Ye shall know this day that
I the Lord will come.

I^r. And in the morning, then
shall ye see His glory.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
When Mary the mother of Je-
sus : was espoused unto Joseph,
before they came together she was
found with Child ; for that Which
was conceived in her, was of the
Holy Ghost. Alleluia.

Collect as on Sunday.

The iveek-day Prayers are not
said. If a week-day no Memo-
rial is said save that of All
Saints.

The Psalm Ad Te levavi, and the
Prayers ufor the peace of the
Church" are omitted from now
till the First Sunday after Epi-
phany.

AT PBIJIE.

Antiphon (1.) O Judah and
Jerusalem : fear not, nor be dis-
mayed ; to-morrow go ye forth ;
for the Lord will be with you.

The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17.

Now unto the King Eternal,
Immortal, Invisible, the only wise
God, be honour and glory for ever
and ever. Amen.

R. Jesu Christ, Son of the
Living God, have mercy upon
us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou
that sittest at the Hight Hand of
the Father. Alleluia. I^r. Have
mercy upon us . Alleluia, Alleluia.
f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I\?. Jesu Christ, Son of the Liv-
ing God, have mercy upon us.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon (2.) Ye shall know
c

CHEISTMAS EVE.

this day : that the Lord will come ;
and in the morning, then shall ye
see His Glory.

The Chapter, Isa. lxii. 1.

For Sion's sake will I not hold
my peace, and for Jerusalem's
sake I will not rest, until the
Righteousness thereof go forth
as brightness, and the Salvation
thereof as a lamp that burneth.

R. Stand ye still. Alleluia,
Alleluia. f~. And see the Salva-
tion of the Lord with you. Tty.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I\Z. Stand
ye still. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. To-morrow ye shall have
Help.

n?. Saith the Lord God of
Hosts.

Antiphon (3.) To-morrow : shall
the wickedness of the earth be
done away ; and the Saviour of
the world shall be King over us.

The Chapter, Isa. lxii. 2.

The Gentiles shall see thy
Righteousness, and all kings thy
Glory : and thou shalt be called
by a new name, which the mouth
of the Lord shall name.

R. To-morrow ye shall have
Help. Alleluia, Alleluia. /.Saith

the Lord God of Hosts. Tty. Alle-
luia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I£. To-morrow
ye shall have Help. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

f. Ye shall know this day that
the Lord will come.

I\J. And in the morning, then
shall ye see His Glory.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (5.) To-morrow : ye
shall have Help, saith the Lord
God of Hosts.

The Chapter, Isa. lxii. 4.

Thou shalt no more be termed
Forsaken ; neither shall thy land
any more be termed Desolate : but
thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah,
and thy land Beulah : for the Lord
delighteth in thee, and thy land
shall be married.

R. Ye shall know this day that
the Lord will come. Alleluia, Al-
leluia, f. And in the morning,
then shall ye see His glory. B>J.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. ~fy. Ye shall
know this day that the Lord will
come. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. Stand ye still.

I$r. And see the Salvation of
the Lord with you.

CHEISTMAS DAY.

The Nativity of our Lord, or tlie Birthday of CHRIST, commonly called

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

I Antiphon (1 .) The King of peace.
Laudate, pueri. Ps. cxiii.
1 Praise the Lord, ye servants :
10 praise the Name of the Lord.

2 Blessed
be the Name
of the Lord :
from this
time forth for
evermore.
3 The Lord's
Name is prai-
sed : from the
rising up of
the sun unto
the going
down of the
same.

4 The Lord
is high above
all heathen :
and His glo-
ry above the
heavens.

5 Who is
like unto the
Lord our
God, that
hath His
dwelling so
high: and yet
humbleth
Himself to
behold the
things that
are in hea-
ven and
earth?

6 He tak-
eth up the
simple out of

the dust : and lifteth the poor out
of the mire ;

7 That He may set him with
the princes : even with the princes
of His people.

8 He maketh the barren woman

CHEISTMAS DAT.

to keep house : and to be a joyful
mother of children.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon (1.) The King of peace :
is exalted, Whom the whole earth
seeketh.

(2.) The King of peace.

Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes.
Ps. cxvii.

1 O praise the Lord, all ye hea-
then : praise Him, all ye nations.

2 For His merciful kindness is
ever more and more towards us :
and the truth of the Lord endur-
eth for ever. Praise the Lord.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(2.) The King of peace : is ex-
alted, higher than the kings of the
earth.

(3.) Know ye that the King-
dom of God is nigh at hand.

ILauda anima mea. Ps. cxlvi.

1 Praise the Lord, O my soul ;
while I live will I praise the Lord :
yea, as long as I have any being I
will sing praises unto my God.

2 O put not your trust in
princes, nor in any child of man :
for there is no help in them.

3 For when the breath of man
goeth forth he shall turn again
to his earth : and then all his
thoughts perish.

4 Blessed is he that hath the
God of Jacob for his help : and
whose hope is in the Lord his God ;

5 Who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that therein is :
Who keepeth His promise for
ever;

6 Who helpeth them to right
that suffer wrong : Who feedeth
the hungry.

7 The Lord looseth men out of
prison : the Lord giveth sight to
the blind.

8 The Lord helpeth them that
are fallen : the Lord careth for
the righteous.

9 The Lord careth for the stran-
gers ; He defendeth the fatherless
and widow : as for the way of
the ungodly, He turneth it upside
down.

10 The Lord thy God, O Sion,
shall be King for evermore : and
throughout all generations.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(3.) Know ye that the Kingdom
of God is nigh at hand : Yerily I
say unto you, it shall not tarry.

(4.) Lift up your heads.

Laudate Dominum quoniam.
Ps. cxlvii. 1 — 11.

1 O praise the Lord, for it is
a good thing to sing praises unto
our God : yea, a joyful and plea-
sant thing it is to be thankful.

2 The Lord doth build up Jeru-
salem : and gather together the
out-casts of Israel.

3 He healeth those that are
broken in heart : and giveth medi-
cine to heal their sickness.

4 He telleth the number of the
stars : and calleth them all by
their names.

5 Great is our Lord, and great
is His power : yea, and His wis-
dom is infinite.

6 The Lord setteth up the
meek : and bringeth the ungodly
down to the ground.

7 O sing unto the Lord with
thanksgiving : sing praises upon
the harp unto our God ;

8 Who covereth the heaven
with clouds, and prepareth rain
for the earth : and maketh the
grass to grow upon the mountains,
and herb for the use of men.

9 Who giveth foilder unto the

CHEISTMAS DAT.

cattle : and feedeth the young
ravens that call upon Him.

10 He hath no pleasure in the
strength of an horse : neither de-
lighteth He in any man's legs.

11 But the Lord's delight is in
them that fear Him : and put their
trust in His mercy.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(4.) Lift up your heads : for
your Redemption draweth nigh.

(5.) The days of Mary were ac-
complished.

Lauda Sierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12.

12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusa-
lem : praise thy God, O Sion.

13 For He hath made fast the
bars of thy gates : and hath bless-
ed thy children within thee.

14 He maketh peace in thy
borders : and filleth thee with the
flour of wheat.

15 He sendeth forth His com-
mandment upon earth : and His
word runneth very swiftly.

16 He giveth snow like wool :
and scattereth the hoar-frost like

17 He casteth forth His ice like
morsels : who is able to abide His
frost ?

18 He sendeth out His word,
and melteth them : He bloweth
with His wind, and the waters flow.

19 He showeth His word unto
Jacob : His statutes and ordi-
nances unto Israel.

20 He hath not dealt so with
any nation : neither have the hea-
then knowledge of His laws.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(5.) The days of Mary were ac-
complished : that she should bring
forth her first-born Son.

The Chapter, Isa. ix. 2.
The people that walked in dark-
ness have seen a great Light : they

that dwell in the land of the sha-
dow of death, upon them hath the
Light shined.

R. OJudah and Jerusalem, fear
not, nor be dismayed : To-morrow
go ye forth, "f. For the Lord
will be with you. R/. To-morrow
go ye forth. f~. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost, fy. O Judah and
Jerusalem, fear not, nor be dis-
mayed : To-morrow go ye forth.

f. Stand ye still.

1^. And see the Salvation of the
Lord with you.

Hymn. Veni Redemptor gentium.
Come, Thou Eedeemer of the earth,
Come, testify Thy Virgin birth :
All lands admire, — all times applaud :
Such is the birth that fits a God.

Begotten of no human will,
But of the Spirit, mystic still,
The Word of God in flesh arrayed,
The promised fruit to man displayed.

The Virgin womb that burden gained
"With Virgin honour all unstained :
The banners there of virtue glow :
God in His temple dwells below.

Proceeding from His chamber free,
The royal hall of chastity,
Giant of twofold substance, straight
His destined way He runs elate.

From God the Father He proceeds :
To God the Father back He speeds :
Proceeds,— as far as very hell ;
Speeds back, — to light ineffable.

0 Equal to Thy Father, Thou,
Gird on Thy fleshly mantle now :
The weakness of our mortal state
With deathless might invigorate.

Thy cradle here shall glitter bright,
And darkness breathe a newer light :
Where endless faith shall shine serene,
And twilight never intervene.

All honour, laud, and glory be,
0 Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

f. As a Bridegroom out of His
chamber.

CHEISTMAS DAT.

R/. The Lord cometh forth to
run His course.

Antiphon. At sunrise ye shall
behold the King of kings from
heaven, as a Bridegroom out of
His chamber proceeding from God
the Father.

Magnificat.
The Antiphon is repeated.
The Collect.
ALMIGHTY God, Who hast
given us Thy Only-begotten Son
to take our nature upon Him, and
as at this time to be born of a
pure Virgin ; 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, Who liveth and
reigneth with Thee and the same
Spirit, ever one God, world with-
out end. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

"f. The Word was made flesh.
Alleluia.

E/. And dwelt among us. Al-
leluia.

~f. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) Whom saw ye,
O shepherds : Say ye, tell us Who
hath appeared upon earth ? We
beheld The Child and a Choir of
Angels singing unto our Lord and
Saviour. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-

(2.) A maiden hath borne the
King Whose Name is everlasting :
she hath the joy of a mother, and
likewise the honour of Virginity ;
none hath been seen like unto her,

neither shall there be any such.
Alleluia.

(3.) The Angel said unto the
shepherds : Behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy ; for un-
to you is born this day in the city
of David a Saviour. Alleluia, Al-
leluia.

(4.) And suddenly : there was
with the Angel a multitude of the
Heavenly Host, praising God, and
saying, Glory to God in the high-
est, and on earth peace, good-will
towards men. Alleluia.

(5.) Unto us a Child is Born :
this day ; and His Name shall be
called the Mighty God. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

The Chapter, TitutJ ii. 11.

The Grace of God that bring-
eth Salvation hath appeared to all
men, teaching us that, denying
ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously,
and godly in this present world.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. A solis ortus cardine.
From lands that see the sun arise,
To earth's remotest boundaries,
The Virgin-born to-day we sing,
The Son of Mary, Christ the King.

Blest Author of this earthly frame,
To take a servant's form He came,
That liberating flesh by flesh,
Whom He had made might live afresh.

In that chaste parent's holy womb
Celestial grace hath found its home :
And she, as earthly bride unknown,
Yet calls that Offspring blest her own.

The mansion of the modest breast
Becomes a shrine where God shall rest :
The pure and undefiled one
Conceived in her womb the Son.

That Son, that Royal Son, she bore,
Whom Gabriel's voice had told afore ;
Whom, in His Mother yet conceal'd,
The Infant Baptist hadreveal'd. '

The manger and the straw He bore,
The cradle did He not abhor :

CHRISTMAS DAT.

By milk in infant portions fed,

Who gives e'en fowls their daily bread.

The heavenly chorus fill'd the sky,
The Angels sang to God on high,
"What time to shepherds, watching lone,
They made Creation's Shepherd known.

For that Thine Advent glory be,
0 Jesu, Virgin -born, to Thee !
With Father, and with Holy Ghost,
From men and from the Heavenly Host.
Amen.

/. Blessed be He that cometh
in the Name of the Lord.

ty. God is the Lord, Who hath
showed us Light.

Antiphon. Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace, good-
will towards men. Alleluia, Alle-
luia.

Benedictus.

The Antiphon is repeated.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

Memorial of St. Maey to com-
memorate the completion of the
Mystery of the Incarnation.
Antiphon. All things are ful-
filled which were spoken by the
Angel of the Virgin Mary.

f. After her Child-bearing she
abode Ever-Virgin.
R/. Blessed among women.

Let us pray.
The Collect.

WE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour
Thy grace into our hearts ; that as
we have known the Incarnation of
Thy Son Jesus Christ by the mes-
sage of an Angel, so by His Cross
and Passion we may be brought
unto the glory of His Eesurrec-
tion; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

This Memorial shall be said at
these Lauds only.

AT PEIME.

The last verse of the Hymn Jam
lucis is sung thus.

All honour, laud, and glory be,
0 Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

So end the Hymns at Terce, Sext,
and None, till the Purification,
except on the Epiphany.

Antiphon (1.) Whom saw ye, O
shepherds : Say ye, tell us Who
hath appeared upon earth ? We
beheld The Child and a Choir of
Angels singing unto our Lord and
Saviour. Alleluia, Alleluia.

The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17.

Now unto the King Eternal, Im-
mortal, Invisible, the only Wise
God, be honour and glory for ever
and ever. Amen.

R. Jesu Christ, Son of the liv-
ing God, have mercy upon us.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou that
didst not abhor the Virgin's
womb. R/. Have mercy upon us.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. R?. Jesu
Christ, Son of the living God,
have mercy upon us. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

f '. O Lord, arise, help us.

T#. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

This R. is said at Prime daily,
till the Purification, except on
the Epiphany.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon (2.) A maiden hath
borne the King : Whose Name is
everlasting ; she hath the joy of a

CHEISTMAS DAT.

mother, and likewise the honour
of Virginity ; none hath been seen
like unto her, neither shall there
be any such. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Titus ii. 11.

The Grace of G-od that bringeth
Salvation hath appeared unto all
men, teaching us that, denying
ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously,
and godly in this present world.

R. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia, Alleluia, "f. And dwelt
among us. 1^- Alleluia, Alleluia.
*jf. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
Up. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. He shall call Me.

Itf . Thou art My Father.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

f. The Lord declared.
I\J. His salvation.
Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) The Angel said
unto the shepherds : Behold, I
bring you good tidings of great
joy ; for unto you is born this day
in the city of David, a Saviour.
Alleluia.

The Chapter, Titus iii. 4, 5.

After that the kindness and love
of God our Saviour toward man
appeared, not by works of righte-
ousness which we have done, but
according to His mercy He saved
us.

R. He shall call Me. Alleluia,
Alleluia, f. Thou art My Fa-
ther. I^r. Alleluia, Alleluia, f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Up.
He shall call Me. Alleluia, Al-
leluia.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (5.) Unto us a Child
is born : this day ; and His Name
shall be called the Mighty God.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

The Chapter, Heb. i. 1.

God, Who at sundry times and
in divers manners spake in time
past unto the fathers by the pro-
phets, hath in these last days
spoken unto us by His Son.

R. The Lord declared. Alle-
luia, Alleluia, f. His salvation.
I\?. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. Tty. The
Lord declared. Alleluia, Alleluia.

"f. Blessed be He that cometh
in the Name of the Lord.

IV- God is the Lord Who hath
showed us light.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

These Antiphons and Psalms are
said at Vespers daily, till the
First Sunday after the Epi-
phany.

Antiphon (1.) In the day of Thy
power.

Dixit Dominus. Ps. ex.

1 The Lord said unto my Lord :
Sit Thou on My right hand, until
I make Thine enemies Thy foot-
stool.

2 The Lord shall send the rod
of Thy power out of Sion : be

CHEISTMAS DAT.

Thou ruler even in the midst
among Thine enemies.

3 In the day of Thy power
shall the people offer Thee free-
will offerings with an holy wor-
ship : the dew of Thy birth is of
the womb of the morning.

4 The Lord sware, and will not
repent : Thou art a Priest for ever
after the order of Melchisedech.

5 The Lord upon Thy right
hand : shall wound even kings in
the day of His wrath.

6 He shall judge among the
heathen ; He shall fill the places
with the dead bodies : and smite
in sunder the heads over divers
countries.

7 He shall drink of the brook
j in the way : therefore shall He

lift up His head.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon (1.) In the day of Thy
power : shall the people offer
Thee free-will offerings with an
holy worship; the dew of Thy

; birth is of the womb of the

- morning.

(2.) He sent Redemption nnto
His people.

Confitehor Tibi. Ps. cxi.

1 I will give thanks unto the
Lord with my whole heart : se-
cretly among the faithful, and in
the congregation.

2 The works of the Lord are
great : sought out of all them that
have pleasure therein.

3 His work is worthy to be
praised, and had in honour : and
His righteousness endure th for
ever.

4 The merciful and gracious
Lord hath so done His marvellous
works : that they ought to be had
in remembrance.

5 He hath given meat unto
them that fear Him : He shall
ever be mindful of His covenant.

6 He hath showed His people
the power of His works : that He
may give them the heritage of the
heathen.

7 The works of His hands are
verity and judgment : all His com-
mandments are true.

8 They stand fast for ever and
ever : and are done in truth and
equity.

9 He sent redemption unto His
people : He hath commanded His
covenant for ever; holy and re-
verend is His Name.

10 The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom : a good un-
derstanding have all they that do
thereafter; the praise of it en-
dureth for ever.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(2.) He sent Redemption unto
His people : He hath commanded
His covenant for ever.

(3.) Unto the godly there aris-
eth up Light in the darkness.

JBeatus vir. Ps. cxii.

1 Blessed is the man that fear-
eth the Lord : he hath great de-
light in His commandments.

2 His seed shall be mighty
upon earth : the generation of the
faithful shall be blessed.

3 Riches and plenteousness shall
be in his house : and his righteous-
ness endure th for ever.

4 Unto the godly there ariseth
up light in the darkness : he is
merciful, loving, and righteous.

5 A good man is merciful, and
lendeth : and will guide his words
with discretion.

6 For he shall never be moved :
and the righteous shall be had in
everlasting remembrance.

CHRISTMAS DAT.

7 He will not be afraid of any-
evil tidings : for his heart stand-
eth fast, and believeth in the
Lord.

8 His heart is established, and
will not shrink : until he see his
desire upon his enemies.

9 He hath dispersed abroad,
and given to the poor : and his
righteousness remaineth for ever ;
his horn shall be exalted with
honour.

10 The ungodly shall see it,
and it shall grieve him : he shall
gnash with his teeth, and consume
away ; the desire of the ungodly
shall perish.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(3.) Unto the godly there aris-
eth up Light in the darkness : the
Lord is merciful, loving, and
righteous.

(4.) With the Lord there is
Mercy.

De jprofundis. Ps. cxxx.

1 Out of the deep have I called
unto Thee, O Lord : Lord, hear
my voice.

2 O let Thine ears consider
well : the voice of my com-
plaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be ex-
treme to mark what is done amiss :
O Lord, who may abide it ?

4 For there is mercy with Thee :
therefore shalt Thou be feared.

5 I look for the Lord ; my soul
doth wait for Him : in His word
is my trust.

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord :
before the morning watch, I say,
before the morning watch.

7 O Israel, trust in the Lord,
for with the Lord there is mercy :
and with Him is plenteous re-
demption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel :
from all his sins.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(4.) With the Lord there is
Mercy : and with Him is plen-
teous Redemption.

(5) Of the Fruit of thy body.

Memento, Domine. Ps. cxxxii.

1 Lord, remember David : and
all his trouble.

2 How he sware unto the Lord :
and vowed a vow unto the Al-
mighty God of Jacob ;

3 I will not come within the
tabernacle of mine house : nor
climb up into my bed ;

4 I will not suffer mine eyes to
sleep, nor mine eyelids to slum-
ber : neither the temples of my
head to take any rest ;

5 Until I find out a place for
the temple of the Lord : an habi-
tation for the mighty God of
Jacob.

6 Lo, we heard of the same at
Ephrata : and found it in the
wood.

7 We will go into His taber-
nacle : and fall low on our knees
before His footstool.

8 Arise, O Lord, into Thy rest-
ing place : Thou, and the ark of
Thy strength.

9 Let Thy priests be clothed
with righteousness : and let Thy
saints sing with joyfulness.

10 For Thy servant David's
sake : turn not away the presence
of Thine Anointed.

11 The Lord hath made a faith-
ful oath unto David : and He shall
not shrink from it.

12 Of the Fruit of thy body :
shall I set upon thy seat.

13 If thy children will keep My
covenant, and My testimonies that

st. Stephen's day.

I I shall learn them : their children
also shall sit upon thy seat for
evermore.

14 For the Lord hath chosen
Sion to be an habitation for Him-
self : He hath longed for her.

15 This shall be My Rest for
ever : here will I dwell, for I have
a delight therein.

16 I will bless her victuals with
| increase : and will satisfy her poor
; with bread.

17 I will deck her priests with
health : and her saints shall re-

i joice and sing.

18 There shall I make the horn
! of David to flourish : I have or-

i dained a lantern for Mine An-
: nointed.

19 As for his enemies, I shall
i clothe them with shame : but upon
| himself shall his crown flourish.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(5.) Of the Fruit of thy body :
' shall I set upon thy seat.

The Chapter, Heb. i. 1.

God, Who at sundry times and

\ in divers manners spake in time

\ past unto the fathers by the pro-

j phets, hath in these last days

spoken unto us by His Son.

R. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia, Alleluia. /. And dwelt
among us. I$J. Alleluia, Alleluia.
f~. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost,
ty. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. He shall call Me.

fy. Thou art My Father.

Hymn with f". and IV-, p> 21.

Antiphon. To-day Christis born,
to-day our Saviour appeared ; to-

day Angels sing upon earth, and
Archangels rejoice ; to-day the
Righteous are merry and say,
Glory be to God on high. Al-
leluia.

Magnificat.

The Antiphon is repeated.
Collect as at the First Vespers.

Memorial of St. Stephen.

Antiphon. Thou art Chief in
the Choir of Martyrs, like unto
an Angel. O blessed Stephen,
thou didst entreat God for them
that stoned thee.

~f. Thou hast crowned him with
glory and worship.

IV- Thou makest him to have
dominion of the works of Thy
Hands.

Let us pray.

The Collect.

GRANT, O Lord, that in all
our sufferings here upon earth for
the testimony of Thy Truth, we
may steadfastly look up to heaven,
and by faith behold the glory that
shall be revealed ; and being filled
with the Holy Ghost, may learn
to love and bless our persecutors
by the example of Thy first Mar-
tyr Saint Stephen, who prayed for
his murderers to Thee, O blessed
Jesus, Who standest at the Right
Hand of God to succour all those
that suffer for Thee, our only Me-
diator and Advocate. Amen.

St. Stephen's ©ap.

AT LAUDS.

~f. The Righteous shall flourish
like a palm tree.

ST. STEPHENS DAT.

Ty. And shall spread abroad
like a cedar in Libanus.

"f. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) And tliey stoned
Stephen : calling upon God, say-
ing, Lord, lay not this sin to their
charge.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-

(2.) The shower of stones was
lovely unto Stephen : him doth
every soul of the righteous follow.

(3.) My soul hangeth upon Thee :
O God; for Thy sake hath my
body been stoned.

(4.) Stephen saw the heavens
opened ; he saw and entered in :
blessed is he unto whom the hea-
vens shall lie open.

(5.) Behold, I see the heavens
opened : and the Son of Man
standing on the Eight Hand of
God.

The Chapter , Acts vi. 8.

And Stephen, full of faith and
power, did great wonders and mi-
racles among the people.

R2. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Sancte Dei pretiose.

Saint of God, elect and precious,
Protomartyr Stephen, bright

With thy love, of amplest measure,
Shining round thee like a light,

Who to God commendedst, dying,
Them that did thee all despite :

Glitters now the Crown above thee,
Figured in thy sacred name :

Oh ! that we, who truly love thee,
May have portion in the same ;

In the dreadful Day of Judgment
Fearing neither sin nor shame.

Laud to God, and might and honour,
"Who with flowers of rosy dye

Crowned thy forehead, and hath placed
thee
In the starry throne on high :

He direct us, He protect us
From death's sting eternally. Amen.

ft. The Eighteous shall grow
as a lily.

R/. He shall flourish for ever
before the Lord.

Antijplion. The wicked thrust
sore at him to give him over unto
death, but he endured the stones,
rejoicing that he was counted
worthy to receive the crown of
glory. Alleluia.

Benedictus.

The Collect.

GEANT, O Lord, &c.

Manorial of the Nativity of
oue Loed.

Antiphon. Now hath a pure
Virgin brought forth the Incar-
nate Word : and yet after child-
bearing doth she abide Ever- Vir-
gin ; Behold, from henceforth all
generations shall call her Blessed.

ft. Blessed be He that cometh
in the Name of the Lord.

fy. God is the Lord, Who hath
showed us Light.

The Collect for Christmas Day,
p. 22.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon (1.) And they stoned
Stephen : calling upon God, say-
ing, Lord, lay not this sin to their
charge.

It. as on Christmas Day, p. 23.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon (2.) The shower of
stones was lovely unto Stephen :
him doth every soul of the righte-
ous follow.

st. Stephen's day.

The Chapter, Acts vi. 8.
And Stephen, full of faith and
power, did great wonders and mi-
racles among the people.

R. Thou hast crowned him with
glory and worship. Alleluia, Al-
leluia. ~jt. Thou makest him to
have dominion of the works of
Thy Hands, tyr. Alleluia, Alle-
luia, f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I\?. Thou hast crowned
him with glory and worship. Al-
leluia, Alleluia.

~f. Thou hast set upon his head,
O Lord.

I\j. A crown of pure gold.

Collect as at Lauds.

fy. And shall spread abroad like
a cedar in Libanus.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) My soulhangeth
upon Thee : O God ; for Thy sake
! hath my body been stoned.

The Chapter, Acts vii. 55, 56.

Stephen, being full of the Holy

• Ghost, looked up steadfastly into

! heaven, and saw the glory of God,

and Jesus standing on the Eight

Hand of God, and said, Behold, I

see the heavens opened, and the

Son of Man standing on the Right

j Hand of God.

R. Thou hast set upon his head,

| O Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. f.A

i crown of pure gold. ~B#. Alleluia,

; Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa-

i ther, and to the Son : and to the

Holy Ghost. I#. Thou hast set

upon his head, O Lord. Alleluia,

Alleluia.

f. The Righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (5.) Behold, I see the
heavens opened : and the Son of
Man standhjg on the Right Hand
of God.

The Chapter, Acts vii. 60.
And he kneeled down, and cried
with a loud voice, Lord, lay not
this sin to their charge. And
when he had said this, he fell
asleep.

It. The Righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree. Alleluia, Alle-
luia. *f. And shall spread abroad
like a cedar in Libanus. 1^7. Al-
leluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost, fy. The Righ-
teous shall flourish like a palm-
tree. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. The Righteous shall grow as
the lily.

Tfy. He shall flourish for ever
before the Lord.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT VESPEES.

The Antijphons and Psalms as on
Christmas Day, p. 24.

The Chapter, Acts vi. 8.

And Stephen, full of faith and
power, did great wonders and mi-
racles among the people.

R. They ran upon him with
one accord, and cast him out of the
city. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Call-
ing upon God, and saying, Lord
Jesus, receive my spirit. I\7. Al-

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST S HAT.

leluia, Alleluia. f~. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. R/. They ran
upon him with one accord, and
cast him out of the city. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

f. Glory be to God the Fa-
ther, and His Only-begotten Son,
our King.

Itf. And to the Holy Ghost,
from Both proceeding, now and
for ever. Amen.

Hymn, Sancte Dei pretiose, as at
Lands, p. 28.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
The doors of heaven are laid
open to the Blessed Stephen, Mar-
tyr of Christ, who was first to be
numbered among the Saints, and
is therefore triumphantly crowned
in heaven.

Collect as at Lauds.

Memorial of the Nativity.

Antiphon. Upon us hath the
light shined ; for unto us is Born
this day a Saviour. Alleluia.

f. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia.

iy. And dwelt among us. Al-
leluia.
The Collect for Christmas Day,
p. 22.

Memorial of St. John the
Evangelist.

Antiphon. Greatly is Blessed
John to be had in honour, for he
leant on Jesu's bosom at the Last
Supper.

f. Their sound is gone out into
all lands. Alleluia.

fy. And their words into the
ends of the world. Alleluia.

Let us pray.
The Collect.
MERCIFUL Lord, we beseech
Thee to cast Thy bright beams of
light upon Thy Church, that it
being enlightened by the doctrine
of Thy blessed Apostle and Evan-
gelist Saint John, 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.

St. Soijn tijc ©tiangdist's Bap.

AT LAUDS.

~f. Greatly is Blessed John to
be had in honour.

ty. For he leant on Jesu's bo-
som at the Last Supper.

/. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) This is the dis-
ciple : which did testify and write ;
and we know that his testimony
is true.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-

(2.) This is My disciple : and if
I will that he tarry till I come,
what is that to thee ?

(3.) Behold My servant : whom
I uphold ; Mine elect in whom My
Soul delighteth ; I have put My
Spirit upon him.

(4.) There be some of them that
stand here : which shall not taste
of death, till they have seen the
Kingdom of God.

(5.) If I will that he tarry till I
come : what is that to thee ? fol-
low thou Me.

The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 1, 2.

He that feareth the Lord will
do good : and he that hath know-
ledge of the Law shall obtain Wis-
dom. And as a mother shall she

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST S DAT.

meet him, and receive him as a
wife married of a Virgin.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, iEterna Christi munera, as
at Lauds in the Common of
Apostles, icith the Doxology of
Christmas, as at p. 23.

f. They have declared His hon-
our unto the heathen.

I\7. And His wonders unto all
people.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

This is that John who leant on
Jesu's bosom at the Last Supper :
blessed is the Apostle to whom
were made known the secrets of
heaven.

Tlie Collect for St. John's Day,
Merciful Lord, &c.

Memorial of the Nativity of our
Lord, as at Lauds on St. Ste-
phen's Day, p. 28.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon (1.) This is the dis-
ciple : which did testify and write ;
'•and we know that his testimony is
(true.

R. as on Christmas Day, p. 23.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon (2.) This is My dis-
ciple : and if I will that he tarry
till I come, what is that to thee ?

The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 1, 2.

He that feareth the Lord will
do good : and he that hath know-
ledge of the Law shall obtain Wis-
dom. And as a mother shall she
meet him, and receive him as a
wife married of a Virgin.

R. Their sound is gone out into
all lands. Alleluia, Alleluia, f.
And their words into the ends of
the world. R£. Alleluia, Alleluia.
f~. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
R^. Their sound is gone out into
all lands. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. Thou shalt make them
princes in all lands.

1$. They shall remember Thy
jSame, O Lord.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) Behold My ser-
vant : whom I uphold ; Mine elect
in whom My Soul delighteth ; I
have put My Spirit upon him.

The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 3 — o.
With the bread of understand-
ing shall she feed him, and give
him the water of wisdom to drink.
He shall be stayed upon her, and
shall not be moved; and shall
rely upon her, and shall not be
confounded. She shall exalt him
above his neighbours.

■ R. Thou shalt make them
princes in all lands. Alleluia, Al-
leluia. ~f . They shall remember
Thy JSTame, 0 Lord. Itf. Alle-
luia, Alleluia. *$ > Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. Itf. Thou
shalt make them princes in all
lands. Alleluia, Alleluia.

*f. How dear are Thy counsels
unto me, O God.

ty. O how great is the sum of
them.

Collect as at Lauds.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST'S DAT.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (5.) If I will that lie
tarry till I come : what is that to
thee ? follow thou Me.

The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 5, 6.

In the midst of the Congrega-
tion shall Wisdom open his mouth ;
he shall find joy and a crown of
gladness, and she shall cause him
to inherit an everlasting name.

R. How dear are Thy counsels
unto me, O God. Alleluia, Alle-
luia. ~f. O how great is the sum
of them. Ity. Alleluia, Alleluia.
~f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
Ity. How dear are Thy counsels un-
to me, O God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

~f. They have declared His hon-
our unto the heathen.

1^. And His wonders unto all
people.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT VESPEES.

The Antiphons and Psalms as on

Christmas Day, p. 24.

The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 1, 2.

He that feareth the Lord will
do good ; and he that hath know-
ledge of the Law shall obtain Wis-
dom. And as a mother shall she
meet him, and receive him as a
wife married of a Virgin.

E,. This is that John who leant
on Jesu's bosom at the Last Sup-
per. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Blessed
is the Apostle to whom were made
known the secrets of heaven. Up.
Alleluia, Alleluia, y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, fy. This
is that John who leant on Jesu's
bosom at the Last Supper. Al-
leluia, Alleluia.

f. Glory be to God the Father,

and His Only-begotten Son, our
King.

fy. And to the Holy Ghost,
from Both proceeding, now and
for ever. Amen.
Hymn, Annue Christe, as in the
Common of Apostles.

~f. They have declared His hon-
our unto the heathen.

ty. And His wonders unto all
people.

Antiplion to Magnificat.
In the midst of the Congrega-
tion shall Wisdom open his mouth;
he shall find joy and a crown of
gladness, and she shall cause him
to inherit an everlasting name.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Collect as at Lauds.
Memorial of the Nativity of our
Lord, as on St.StephensL)ay,p.30.

Memorialofthe Holy Innocents.

Antiphon. Innocent children by
cruel Herod were slain for Christ,
even children at the breast. These
are they which follow the Lamb
whithersoever He goeth.

f". Be glad, O ye Righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord.

Ii?. And be joyful, all ye that
are true of heart.

Let us pray.
The Collect.

O ALMIGHTY God, Who out
of the mouths of Babes and Suck-
lings hast ordained strength, and
madest Infants to glorify Thee by
their deaths ; Mortify and kill all
vices in us, and so strengthen us
by Thy Grace, that by the inno-
cency of our lives and constancy of
our faith, even unto death, we may
glorify Thy holy Name ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE INNOCENTS' DAT.

W)t Innocents' 39an.

AT LAUDS.

t. The Righteous live for ever-
more.

R/. Their reward also is with
the Lord.

f. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) Herod being
exceeding wroth : sent forth and
slew all the children that were in
Bethlehem.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-
days.

(2.) From two years old and
under : did Herod slay many
children for the Lord's sake.

(3.) A voice was heard in Ra-
mah : lamentation and bitter weep-
ing ; Rachel weeping for her chil-
dren.

(4.) From under the Altar : the
souls of them that were slain do
cry with a loud voice, saying, How
long, O Lord, Holy and True, dost
Thou not judge and avenge our
blood?

(5.) Let children praise Thee :
O Lord of Hosts, for by the vic-
tory Thou hast won they rejoice
in their innocence.

The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 1.

I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood
on the Mount Sion, and with Him
an hundred forty and four thou-
sand, having His Father's Name
written in their foreheads.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Rex gloriose Martyrum.

All-glorious King of Martyrs Thou,
Crown of Confessors here below ;
Thou guidest to celestial day.
Those who for Thee cast earth away.

Do Thou vouchsafe with gracious ear

To listen to our humble prayer ;

And, while their triumphs blest we

chant,
Forgiveness to our errors grant.

All honour, laud, and glory be,
0 Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

f. The Eighteous Lord loveth
Righteousness.

R/. His Countenance will be-
hold the thing that is Just.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Be of good comfort, O my chil-
dren, and cry unto God; for ye
shall be remembered of Him.

The Collect for the Innocents' Day,
O Almighty God, &c.

Memorial of the Nativity of our
Lord, as at Lauds on St. Ste-
phen's Day, p. 28.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon (1.) Herod being ex-
ceeding wroth : sent forth and
slew all the children that were in
Bethlehem.

R. as on Christmas Day, p. 23.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon (2.) From two years
old and under : did Herod slay
many children for the Lord's sake.

The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 1.

I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood
on the Mount Sion, and with Him
an hundred forty and four thou-
sand, having His Father's Name
written in their foreheads.

R. Be glad, O ye Righteous,
and rejoice in the Lord. Alleluia,
Alleluia, f. And be joyful, all
ye that are true of heart. R/.

THE INNOCENTS DAT.

Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Be
glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice
in the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. Let the Righteous be glad,
and rejoice before God.

fy. Let them also be merry and
joyful.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT SEXT.

AntipJion (3.) A voice was heard
in Ramah : lamentation and bit-
ter weeping ; Rachel weeping for
her children.

The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 4.

These are they which were not
defiled with women ; for they are
virgins. These are they which
follow the Lamb whithersoever
He goeth.

R. Let the Righteous be glad,
and rejoice before God. Alleluia,
Alleluia. ^. Let them also be
merry and joyful, fy. Alleluia,
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost, fy. Let the Righ-
teous be glad, and rejoice before
God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. The souls of the Righteous
are in the Hand of God.

ty. And there shall no torment
touch them.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (4.) From under the
Altar : the souls of them that were
slain do cry with a loud voice, say-
ing, How long, O Lord, Holy and
True, dost Thou not judge and
avenge our blood ?

The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 4, 5.

These were redeemed from a-
mong men, being the first-fruits
unto God, and to the Lamb. And
in their mouth was found no guile.

R. The souls of the Righteous
are in the Hand of God. Alleluia,
Alleluia, ^f. And there shall no
torment touch them. I\?. Alle-
luia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I#. The
souls of the Righteous are in the
Hand of God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. The Righteous Lord loveth
Righteousness.

~fy. His Countenance will be-
hold the thing that is Just.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT VESPEBS.

The Antiphons and Psalms as on
Christmas Day, p. 24.

The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 1.

I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood
on the Mount Sion, and with Him
an hundred forty and four thou-
sand, having His Father's Name
written in their foreheads.

R. The hundred and forty and
four thousand which were re-
deemed from the earth. These
are they which were not defiled
with women. Alleluia, Alleluia.
*f. For they are virgins, ty. Al-
leluia, Alleluia. /. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost, R/. The hun-
dred and forty and four thousand,
which were redeemed from the
earth. These are they which were
not defiled with women. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

THE CIBCUMCISION OF CHBIST.

f. The Righteous Lord loveth
Righteousness.

1^. His Countenance will be-
hold the thing that is Just.

Hymn, Rex gloriose Martyrum,
y. and 1$?., as at Lauds, p. 33.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

These are they which were not
defiled with women ; for they are
virgins. These are they which
follow the Lamb whithersoever
He goeth.

Collect as at Lauds.

Memorial of the Nativity of our
Lord, as at Vespers on St. Ste-
phens Day, p. 30.

The Twenty-ninth, Thietieth,
and thiett-fiest of decem-

BEE.

AT LAUDS.

f. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia.

I\?. And dwelt among us. Al-
leluia.

f~. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphon. Whom saw ye, 0
shepherds : Say ye, tell us Who
hath appeared upon earth ? We
beheld The Child, and a Choir of
Angels singing unto our Lord and
Saviour. Alleluia, Alleluia.

The Psalms are all said to this
one Antiphon.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-
days.

The Chapter, Gal. iv. 1, 2.

Now I say, that the Heir, as

long as He is a Child, differeth

nothing from a servant, though

He be Lord of all ; but is under

tutors and governors, until the
time appointed of the Father.

I£. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, A solis ortus cardine,^). 22.

¥- Blessed be He that cometh
in the Name of the Lord.

Bz. God is the Lord Who hath
showed us Light.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

While all things were in quiet
silence, and night was in the midst
of her swift course, Thine Al-
mighty Word, O Lord, leaped
down from heaven out of Thy
royal throne.

The Collect for Christmas Day.

Prime, Terce, Sext, None, and
Vespers, as on Christmas Day,
pp. 23, 24.

W$z Circumcision of Christ.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphons and Psalms as on
Christmas Day, p. 24.

The Chapter, Titus ii. 11, 12.
The Grace of God that bringeth
Salvation hath appeared to all
men, teaching us that, denying
ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously,
and godly in this present world.

R. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. And dwelt
among us. ~fy. Alleluia, Alleluia.
f~. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
iy. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. He shall call Me.

iyr. Thou art my Father.

THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST.

Hymn, A solis ortus cardine,^?. 22.

"f. As a Bridegroom out of His
Chamber.

R/. The Lord cometh forth to
run His course.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

He that is of the earth is earthly,
and speaketh of the earth : He that
cometh from heaven is above all.
And what He hath seen and heard,
that He testifieth ; and no man re-
ceiveth His testimony. He that
hath received His testimony hath
set to his seal that God is true.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY God, Who mad-
est Thy blessed Son to be Circum-
cised, and obedient to the law for
man ; Grant us the true Circum-
cision of the Spirit; that, our
hearts, and all our members, being
mortified from all worldly and
carnal lusts, we may in all things
obey Thy blessed will; through
the Same Thy Son Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

At these Vespers shall there be no
Memorial.

AT LAUDS.

f. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia.

R/. And dwelt among us. Al-
leluia.

"f. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) O wonderful
condescension : the Creator of
mankind hath taken to Himself a
living Body, and vouchsafed to be
born of a Virgin. He, Very Man,
yet begotten after no carnal man-
ner, hath made us co-heirs of His
Godhead.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-
days.

(2.) When Thou wast Born of a
Virgin : all ineffably, then was the
Scripture fulfilled, He shall come
down like the rain into a fleece of
wool, to save mankind. We praise
Thee, O our God.

(3.) In the Burning Bush :
which Moses saw unconsumed, we
acknowledge the preservation of
the glorious Virginity of the Mo-
ther of God.

(4.) The Root of Jesse : hath
sprung up ; the Star hath come
out of Jacob ; a Virgin hath
brought forth a Saviour. We
praise Thee, O our God.

(5.) Lo ! Mary hath brought
forth the Saviour : of Whom, when
John saw Him, he said, Behold
the Lamb of God, Which taketh
away the sin of the world. Alle-
luia.

The Chapter, Titus ii. 11, 12.

The Grace of God that bringeth
Salvation hath appeared to all
men, teaching us that, denying
ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously,
and godly in this present world.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, A solis ortus cardine,^). 22.

f. Blessed be He that cometh
in the Name of the Lord.

R/. God is the Lord Who hath
showed us Light.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

A wonderful mystery is made
known. To-day is nature to do a
new thing. God is made Man.
That which was still abideth, and
that which was not, that He taketh
into Himself without confusion or
division.

THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHEIST.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

At these Lauds shall there be no
Memorial.

AT PEIilE.

Antiphon (1.) O -wonderful con-
descension : the Creator of man-
kind hath taken to Himself a liv-
ing Body, and vouchsafed to be
born of a Virgin. He, Very Man,
yet begotten after no carnal man-
ner, hath made us co-heirs of His
Godhead.

Everything else shall be said as at
Prime on Christmas Day, p. 23.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon (2.) When Thou wast
Born of a Virgin : all ineffably,
then was the Scripture fulfilled,
He shall come down like the rain
into a fleece of wool, to save man-
kind. We praise Thee, O our
God.

Everything else here and at Sext
and at None, except the Anti-

phons, is said as on Christmas
Day, but the Collect for the Cir-
cumcision is said instead of that

for Christmas Day.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) In the Burning
Bush : which Moses saw uncon-
sumed, we acknowledge the pre-
servation of the glorious Virginity
of the Mother of God.

AT NONE.

hath come out of Jacob ; a Virgin
hath brought forth a Saviour. We
praise Thee, O our God.

Antiphon (4.) The Boot of Jes-
se : hath sprung up; the Star

AT VESPEES.

Antiphons and Psalms as on
Christmas Day.

The Chapter, Titus ii. 11, 12.

The Grace of God that bringeth
Salvation hath appeared to all
men, teaching us that, denying
ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously,
and godly in this present world.

R. The heart of the Virgin is
established and will not shrink, in
which she received the divine mys-
teries at the message of the Angel.
Alleluia, Alleluia. >T. Who, fairer
than the children of men, con-
ceived with a chaste womb. I^r.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, fy. The
heart of the Virgin is established
and will not shrink, in which she
received the divine mysteries at
the message of the Angel. Alle-
luia, Alleluia.

ft. The mansion of the modest "breast
Becomes a shrine where God shall
rest.

I$7. The pure and undefiled one
Conceived in her womb the Son.

Hymn, Asolis ortus cardine,^?. 22.

f. Blessed be He that cometh
in the JN"ame of the Lord.

fy. God is the Lord, Who hath
showed us Light.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

O marvellous mystery! The
womb of a Virgin who knew not
man is become the unspotted tern-

THE CIBCUHCISION OF CHBIST.

pie of God. Of her He taketh
Flesh, and to Him shall all na-
tions come, saying, Glory be to
Thee, O Lord.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

At these Vespers there shall be no
Memorial.

The Second, Thied, Foueth,
and Fifth Day of Januaey.

AT LAUDS.

f. The Word was made Flesh.
Alleluia.

1$. And dwelt among us. Al-
leluia.

f. O God, make speed, &c.

ion. Whom saw ye, O
shepherds : Say ye, tell us Who
hath appeared upon earth ? We
beheld The Child, and a Choir of
Angels singing unto our Lord and
Saviour. Alleluia, Alleluia.

The Psalms are all said to this
one Antiphon.

"Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-

The Chapter, Gal. iv. 1.

Now I say, that the Heir, as
long as He is a Child, differeth
nothing from a servant, though
He be Lord of all : but is under

tutors and governors, until the
time appointed of the Father.

fy. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, A solis ortus cardine,^?. 22.

~f. Blessed be He that cometh
in the Name of the Lord.

I#. God is the Lord Who hath
showed us Light.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

While all things were in quiet
silence : and night was in the
midst of her swift course, Thine
Almighty Word, O Lord, leaped
down from heaven out of Thy
royal throne.

Memorial of the Nativity of oue

LOED.

Antiphon. Shepherds, what saw
ye : tell us. We came with haste,
and found Mary, and Joseph,
and the Babe lying in a manger,
wrapped in swaddling clothes.

f. He shall call Me. Alleluia.

I#. Thou art My Father. Al-
leluia.

The Collect for the Annunciation.

Prime, Terce, Sext, None, and
Vespers, as on the Circumcision,
p. 37.

THE EPIPHANY.

%tf)t (Eptpftanp,

Or, the Manifestation of Christ to
the Gentiles.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphons and Psalms as on
Christmas Day, p. 24.

The Chapter, Isa. lx. 1.

Arise, shine; for thy Light is

come, and the
Glory of the
Lord is risen
upon thee.

R. The kings
of Tharsis
and of the
Isles shall
give pres-
ents. Allelu-
ia, Alleluia.
f. The kings
of Arabia
and Saba
shall bring
gifts, ty. Al-
leluia, Alle-
luia, f. Glo-
ry be to the
Father, and
to the Son :
and to the
Holy Ghost.
1^7. The kings
of Tharsis
and of the
Isles shall
give pres-
ents. Allelu-
ia, Alleluia.

f. All kings
shall fall
down before
Him.

R/. All na-
tions shall do
Him service.

Hymn. Hostis Herodes impie.

Why, impious Herod, vainly fear,
That Christ the Saviour cometh here ?
He takes not earthly realms away,
Who gives the crown that lasts for
aye.

To greet His birth the Wise Men went,
Led by the Star before them sent :
Called on by light, toward Light they

pressed,
And by their gifts their God confessed.

THE EPIPHANY.

In holy Jordan's purest wave
The heavenly Lamb vouchsafed to lave :
That He, to Whom was sin unknown,
Might cleanse His people from their
own.

New miracle of Power Divine !

The water reddens into wine :

He spake the word; and poured the

In ether streams than Nature gave.

All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay
For Thine Epiphany to-day :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

f. All they from Slieba shall
come.

1^?. They shall bring gold and
incense, and they shall show forth
the praises of the Lord.

Antiplwn to Magnificat.
When the Wise Men saw the
Star : they said one to another,
This is the sign of the Great King,
come let us seek Him and present
unto Him gifts ; gold, and frank-
incense, and myrrh.

The Collect.
O GOD, Who by the leading of
a Star didst Manifest Thine Only-
begotten Son to the Gentiles ;
Mercifully grant, that we, which
know Thee now by faith, may
after this life have the fruition of
Thy glorious Godhead; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

f. All they from Sheba shall
come.

R/. They shall bring gold and
incense, and they shall show forth
the praises of the Lord.

"f. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) He that is Be-
gotten before all worlds : the Lord
our Saviour, hath to-day appeared
to the world.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-
days.

(2.) Thy Light, O Jerusalem :
is come, and the Glory of the
Lord is risen upon thee ; and the
Gentiles shall come to thy Light.
Alleluia.

(3.) When they had opened
their treasures : they presented
unto Him gifts ; gold, and frank-
incense, and myrrh. Alleluia.

(4.) O ye Seas and Floods, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him and
magnify Him for ever.

(5.) Three are the gifts : which
the Wise Men presented unto the
Lord ; gold, and frankincense, and
myrrh, to the King, the Son of
God. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Isa. lx. 1.

Arise, shine; for thy Light is
come, and the Glory of the Lord
is risen upon thee.

~fy. Thanks be to God.
Hymn. A Patre Unigenitus.

From God the Father, Virgin-horn
To us the Only Son came down ;
By death the Font to consecrate,
The faithful to regenerate.

From highest heaven His course began,
He took the form of mortal man ;
Creation by His death restored,
And shed new joys of life abroad.

We pray Thee, Saviour, of Thy love,
To hear us from Thy throne above :
Enlighten Thou our clouded sense,
Fresh beams of light to us dispense.

Abide with us, 0 Lord, we pray,
The gloom of night remove away ;
Thy work of healing, Lord, begin,
And wash away the stain of sin.

Thou Who we know hast come to men,
And we believe shalt come again,
Do Thou Thy guardian shield extend,
Thine own dear sheepfold to defend.

THE EPIPHANY.

i All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay,

For Thine Epiphany to-day ;

All glory, as is ever meet,
' To Father, and to Paraclete. Amen.

So end the Hymns at Prime,
Terce, Sext, and None
Sm

f. It is the Lord that com-
mandeth the waters : it is the
glorious God that maketh the
thunder.

ty. The Voice of the Lord is
mighty in operation : the Voice of
the Lord is a glorious voice.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
To-day is the Church joined to
her heavenly Bridegroom ; in Jor-
dan is Christ baptized ; the Wise
Men bring gifts to the Royal
marriage ; and by water made
wine are the guests rejoiced.

The Collect.
O GOD, Who by the leading of
a Star didst Manifest Thy Only-
begotten Son to the Gentiles ;
Mercifully grant that we, which
know Thee now by faith, may
after this life have the fruition of
Thy glorious Godhead; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon (1.) He that is Be-
gotten before all worlds : the Lord
our Saviour, hath to-day appeared
to the world.

The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17.

Now unto the King Eternal,
Immortal, Invisible, the only Wise
God, be honour and glory for ever
and ever. Amen.

R. Jesu Christ, Son of the Liv-
ing God, have mercy upon us.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou Who
on this Day didst appear to the

world. I\J. Have mercy upon us.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f". Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. 1^. Jesu
Christ, Son of the Living God,
have mercy upon us. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

f". O Lord, arise, help us.

T^r. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon (2.) Thy Light, O Je-
rusalem : is come, and the Glory
of the Lord is risen upon thee ;
and the Gentiles shall come to
thy Light. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Isa. lx. 1.

Arise, shine ; for thy Light is
come, and the Glory of the Lord
is risen upon thee.

R. All they from Sheba shall
come. Alleluia, Alleluia. jf. They
shall bring gold and incense, and
they shall show forth the praises
of the Lord. I£. Alleluia, Alle-
luia. ~f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost, ty. All they from Sheba
shall come. Alleluia, Alleluia.
, f. The kings of Tharsis and of
the Isles shall give presents.

~fy. The kings of Arabia and
Saba shall bring gifts.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) When they had
opened their treasures : they pre-
sented unto Him gifts ; gold, and
frankincense, and myrrh. Alle-
luia.

The Chapter, Isa. lx. 2, 3.
The Lord shall arise upon thee,
O Jerusalem, and His Glory shall

THE EPIPHANY.

be seen upon thee. And the Gen-
tiles shall come to thy Light, and
kings to the brightness of thy
rising.

R. The kings of Tharsis and of
the Isles shall give presents. Al-
leluia, Alleluia, jf. The kings of
Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts.
ty. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. B;. The
kings of Tharsis and of the Isles
shall give presents. Alleluia, Al-
leluia.

f. O worship the Lord.
I\?. In the beauty of holiness.
Collect as at Lauds.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (5.) Three are the
gifts : which the Wise Men pre-
sented unto the Lord ; gold, and
frankincense, and myrrh, to the
Xing, the Son of God. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Isa. xl. 6.

All they from Sheba shall come ;
they shall bring gold and incense,
and they shail show forth the
praises of the Lord.

R. O worship the Lord. Alle-
luia, Alleluia. f~. In the beauty
of holiness. Tfy. Alleluia, Alleluia.
~f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^j. O worship the Lord.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. Worship the Lord.

I#. All ye Angels of His.
Collect as at Lauds.

The Chapter, Isa. lx. 1.
Arise, shine ; for thy Light is
come, and the Glory of the Lord
is risen upon thee.

R. Three are the gifts which
the Wise Men presented unto the
Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Gold,
and frankincense, and myrrh, to
the King, the Son of God. Itf.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. Tty. Three
are the gifts which the Wise Men
presented unto the Lord. Alle-
luia, Alleluia.

/. All kings shall fall down be-
fore Him.

fy. All nations shall do Him
service.

The Hymn, Hostis Herodes impie,
"jf. and Up., as at the First Ves-
pers, p. 39.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

There came Wise Men from the
East to Bethlehem to worship the
Lord, and when they had opened
their treasures they presented un-
to Him precious gifts : gold as to
the Great King ; frankincense as
to the true God; and myrrh for
His Burial. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

From the Feast of the Epiphany
till the First Sunday after the

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

The Antiphons and Psalms as on
Christmas Day, p. 24.

AT LAUDS.

f. All they from Sheba shall
come.

I^r. They shall bring gold and
incense, and they shall show forth
the praises of the Lord.

f~. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphon. He that is Begotten

PIEST SUNDAY AETEE EPIPHANY.

before all worlds : the Lord our
Saviour, hath to-day appeared to
the world.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-
days, but said under this one
Antiphon.

The Chapter, Hymn, f~. and Rj.,

as on the Day of the Epiphany,

p. 40.
The following Antiphons are said

at Lauds and Vespers to Bene-

dictus and Magnificat.

a. The Star in the East : shone
like a flame, and showed where
God the King of kings was. The
Wise Men saw it, and brought
gifts to Christ the King.

b. When the Wise Men saw the
Star : they rejoiced with exceed-
ing great joy. And when they
were come into the house, they
presented unto Him gifts ; gold,
frankincense, and myrrh.

c. Lo ! a "Voice from heaven :
saying, This is My beloved Son,
in Whom I am well pleased.

d. The Wise Men : being warned
of God in a dream, departed into
their own country another way.

Collect as on the Day of the
Epiphany.

The other Hours as on the Day of
the Epiphany, except that one
of the four Antiphons above is
said at Vespers to Magnificat.

®i)e JFtrst Sunfcap after tf)e
lEpipijanp.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Everything as in the Psalter for
Saturday at Vespers.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
My sins, O Lord, are stuck fast
in me like arrows : but do Thou
heal me by the remedies of peni-

tence, before the wounds become
corrupt.

This Antiphon is said at the Satur-
day Vespers till Septuagesima.

The Collect.
O LOED, we beseech Thee
mercifully to receive the prayers
of Thy people which 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 faith-
fully to fulfil the same ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Everything as in the Psalter.
Antiphon to Benedictus.

Son, why hast Thou thus dealt
with us ? behold Thy father and
I have sought Thee sorrowing.
And He said unto them, How is
it that ye sought Me ? wist ye not
that I must be about My Father's
business ?
Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

as in the Psalter, ex-
cept that till the Purification
the R. to the Chapter is said as
on Christmas Day, p. 23.

Terce, Sext, and None, as in the
Psalter, with the Collect of the
Day.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Everything as in the Psalter.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And Jesus increased in wisdom
and stature, and in favour with
God and man.

FOTJBTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY.

The Collect of the Day.

Throughout the Week everything
as in the Psalter, except on Holy-
days.

Wi)t Secontr Suntrap after tfje
^piptjanp.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat as on the
preceding Sunday.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY and Everlasting
God, Who dost govern all things
in heaven and earth ; Mercifully
hear the supplications of Thy peo-
ple, and grant us Thy peace all
the days of our life ; through Je-
sus Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

There was a marriage at Cana
of Galilee, and the Mother of
Jesus was there. And Jesus also
was called.

The Collect as above.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And when they wanted wine,
Jesus saith unto them, Fill the
waterpots with water ; and it was
made wine.

?&\)t ®f)irtt Suntfag after tf>e
3Eptp^anp.

AT THE FIEST VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat as on the
First Sunday after the Epi-
phany.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY and Everlasting
God, mercifully look upon our in-
firmities, and in all our dangers
and necessities stretch forth Thy
Eight Hand to help and defend
us; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

"When He was come down from
the mountain, great multitudes
followed Him. And behold, there
came a leper and worshipped Him,
saying, Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou
canst make me clean. And Jesus
put forth His Hand, and touched
him, saying, I will ; be thou clean.

The Collect as above.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Lord, my servant lieth at home
sick of the palsy, grievously tor-
mented. And Jesus saith unto
him, I will come and heal him.

The Collect as above.

W)t JFourtf) Suntrap after tfje
©pipfjanj}.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat as on the
First Sunday after the Epi-
phany, p. 43.

The Collect.

O 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 can-
not always stand upright ; Grant

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY.

to us such strength and protec-
tion, as may support us in all dan-
gers, and carry us through all
temptations ; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And when He was entered into
a ship, His disciples followed Him.
And behold, there arose a great
tempest in the sea, insomuch that
the ship was covered with the
waves : but He was asleep. And
His disciples came to Him, and
awoke Him, saying, Lord, save us :
we perish.

The Collect as above.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Sir, didst not Thou sow good
seed in Thy field? from whence
then hath it tares ? He said unto
them, An enemy hath done this.

The Collect as above.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Gather ye together first the
tares, and bind them in bundles
to burn them : but gather the
wheat into My barn.

The Collect as above.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

He arose, and rebuked the winds
and the sea, and there was a great
calm.

®\)t JFtftI) Suntiap after tt)c
#pipf)anp.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat as on the
First Sunday after the Epi-

The Collect.

O LORD, 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 our Lord. Amen.

T&bz StitI) Suntfaw after tfje
lEptpfjann".

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat as on the
First Sunday after the Epi-
phany, p. 43.

The Collect.

O GOD, Whose blessed Son
was manifested that He might
destroy the works of the devil,
and make us the sons of God, and
heirs of eternal life ; Grant us,
we beseech Thee, that, having this
hope, we may purify ourselves,
even as He is pure ; that, when
He shall appear again with power
and great glory, we may be made
like unto Him in His eternal and
glorious kingdom ; where with
Thee, O Father, and Thee, O Holy
Ghost, He liveth and reigneth,
ever one God, world without end.
Amen.

THE SUNDAY CALLED SEPTUAGESIMA,

AT LAUDS.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Immediately after the tribula-
tion of those days shall the sun be
darkened, and the moon shall not
give her light, and the stars shall
fall from heaven, and the powers
of the heaven shall be shaken.

The Collect as above.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Then shall appear the Sign of
the Son of Man in heaven : and
then shall all the tribes of the
earth mourn.

The Collect as above.

UH)t SuntraB called Septuagesima,
or tije ©f)trtt Surrtrag before 3Eent.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Instead of Alleluia at the beginning
of each Hour, is now said, —

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing ;
Of glory the Eternal King.

The Chapter, ICor.ix. 24.

Know ye not, that they which
run in a race run all, but one re-
ceiveth the prize ? So run that ye
may obtain.

R. Thus the heavens and the
earth were finished, and all the
host of them. *f. And on the se-
venth day God ended all His work
which He had made. R?. And all
the host of them. "f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost, fy. Thus
the heavens and the earth were
finished, and all the host of them.

f". And God saw every thing
that He had made.

^?. And, behold, it was very
good.

Hymn, *f . and fy., as in the
Psalter.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And the Lord God planted a
garden eastward in Eden : and
there He put the man whom He
had formed.

The Collect.

O LORD, we beseech Thee fa-
vourably 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
our Saviour, Wholiveth andreign-
eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost,
ever one God, world without end.
Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphon (1.) Have mercy upon
me, O God.

Miserere mei, Deus. Ps. li.

1 Have mercy upon me, O
God, after Thy great goodness :
according to the multitude of Thy
mercies do away mine offences.

2 Wash me throughly from my
wickedness : and cleanse me from
my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my faults :
and my sin is ever before me.

4 Against Thee only have I
sinned, and done this evil in Thy
sight : that Thou mightest be jus-
tified in Thy saying, and clear
when Thou art judged.

5 Behold, I was shapen in wick-
edness : and in sin hath my mo-
ther conceived me.

6 But lo, Thou requirest truth

OR THE THIED SUNDAY BEFOEE LENT.

in the inward parts : and shalt
make me to understand wisdom
secretly.

7 Thou shalt purge me with
hyssop, and I shall be clean :
Thou shalt wash me, and I shall
be whiter than snow.

8 Thou shalt make me hear of
joy and gladness : that the bones
which Thou hast broken may re-
joice.

9 Turn Thy face from my sins :
and put out all my misdeeds.

10 Make me a clean heart, O
God : and renew a right spirit
within me.

11 Cast me not away from Thy
Presence : and take not Thy Holy
Spirit from me.

12 O give me the comfort of
Thy help again : and stablish me
with Thy free Spirit.

13 Then shall I teach Thy ways
unto the wicked : and sinners
shall be converted unto Thee.

14 Deliver me from blood-guil-
tiness, O G-od, Thou that art the
God of my health : and my tongue
shall sing of Thy righteousness.

15 Thou shalt open my lips, O
Lord : and my mouth shall show
Thy praise.

16 For Thou desirest no sacri-
fice, else would I give it Thee :
but Thou delightest not in burnt-
offerings.

17 The sacrifice of God is a
troubled spirit : a broken and con-
trite heart, O God, shalt Thou not
despise.

18 O be favourable and gra-
cious unto Sion : build Thou the
walls of Jerusalem.

19 Then shalt Thou be pleased
with the sacrifice of righteousness,
with the burnt-offerings and obla-
tions : then shall they offer young
bullocks upon Thine altar.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antijphon (1.) Have mercy upon
me, O God : wash me throughly
from my wickedness, for against
Thee only have I sinned.

(2.) I will thank Thee.

Conjitemini Domino. Ps. cxviii.

1 O give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is gracious : because His
mercy endureth for ever.

2 Let Israel now confess that
He is gracious : and that His
mercy endureth for ever.

3 Let the house of Aaron now
confess : that His mercy endureth
for ever.

4 Yea, let them now that fear
the Lord confess : that His mercy
endureth for ever.

5 I called upon the Lord in
trouble : and the Lord heard me
at large.

6 The Lord is on my side : I
will not fear what man doeth unto
me.

7 The Lord taketh my part
with them that help me : there-
fore shall I see my desire upon
mine enemies.

• 8 It is better to trust in the
Lord : than to put any confidence
in man.

9 It is better to trust in the
Lord : than to put any confidence
in princes.

10 All nations compassed me
round about : but in the Name of
the Lord will I destroy them.

11 They kept me in on every
side, they kept me in, I say, on
every side : but in the Name of
the Lord will I destroy them.

12 They came about me like
bees, and are extinct even as the
fire among the thorns : for in the
Name of the Lord I will destroy
them.

13 Thou hast thrust sore at me,

THE SUNDAY CALLED SEPTUAGESIMA,

that I might fall : but the Lord
was my help.

14 The Lord is my strength,
and my song : and is become my
salvation.

15 The voice of joy and health
is in the dwellings of the righte-
ous : the Eight Hand of the Lord
bringeth mighty things to pass.

16 The Eight Hand of the Lord
hath the pre-eminence : the Eight
Hand of the Lord bringeth mighty
things to pass.

17 I shall not die, but live :
and declare the works of the
Lord.

18 The 'Lord hath chastened
and corrected me : but He hath
not given me over unto death.

19 Open me the gates of righ-
teousness : that I may go into
them, and give thanks unto the
Lord.

20 This is the gate of the Lord :
the righteous shall enter into it.

21 I will thank Thee, for Thou
hast heard me : and art become
my salvation.

22 The same stone which the
builders refused : is become the
head- stone in the corner.

23 This is the Lord's doing :
and it is marvellous in our eyes.

24 This is the day which the
Lord hath made : we will rejoice
and be glad in it.

25 Help me now, O Lord : O
Lord, send us now prosperity.

26 Blessed be he that cometh
in the Name of the Lord : we have
wished you good luck, ye that are
of the house of the Lord.

27 God is the Lord Who hath
showed us light : bind the sacri-
fice with cords, yea, even unto the
horns of the altar.

28 Thou art my God, and I will
thank Thee : Thou art my God,
and I will praise Thee.

29 O give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is gracious : and His mercy
endureth for ever.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(2.) I will thank Thee : for
Thou hast heard me.

(3.) O God, my God.
Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii.

1 O God, Thou art my God :
early will I seek Thee.

2 My soul thirsteth for Thee,
my flesh also longeth after Thee :
in a barren and dry land, where
no water is.

3 Thus have I looked for Thee
in holiness : that I might behold
Thy power and glory.

4 For Thy loving-kindness is
better than the life itself : my lips
shall praise Thee.

5 As long as I live will I mag-
nify Thee on this manner : and
lift up my hands in Thy Name.

6 My soul shall be satisfied,
even as it were with marrow and
fatness : when my mouth praiseth
Thee with jo}rful lips.

7 Have I not remembered Thee
in my bed : and thought upon
Thee when I was waking?

8 Because Thou hast been my
helper : therefore under the sha-
dow of Thy wings will I rejoice.

9 My soul hangeth upon Thee :
Thy Eight Hand hath upholden
me.

10 These also that seek the hurt
of my soul : they shall go under
the earth.

11 Let them fall upon the edge
of the sword : that they may be a
portion for foxes.

12 But the King shall rejoice
in God ; all they also that swear
by Him shall be commended : for
the mouth of them that speak lies
shall be stopped.

OK THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT.

Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii.

1 God be merciful unto us, and
bless us : and show us the light
of His countenance, and be mer-
ciful unto us ;

2 That Thy way may be known
upon earth : Thy saving health
among all nations.

3 Let the people praise Thee,
O God : yea, let all the people
praise Thee.

4 O let the nations rejoice and
be glad : for Thou shalt judge the
folk righteously, and govern the
nations upon earth.

5 Let the people praise Thee,
1 O God : let all the people praise
j Thee.

6 Then shall the earth bring
forth her increase : and God, even

i our own God, shall give us His
blessing.

7 God shall bless us : and all
1 the ends of the world shall fear
! Him.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(3.) O God, my God : early will
; I seek Thee, because Thou hast
been my helper.

(4.) Blessed art Thou, O God,
in the firmament of heaven.

Benedicite, omnia opera.

O all ye Works of the Lord,
\ bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
I and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Angels of the Lord, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
'.magnify Him for ever.

O ye Heavens, bless ye the
Lord : praise Him, and magnify
IHim for ever.

i O ye Waters that be above the
Firmament, bless ye the Lord :
praise Him and magnify Him for

O all ye Powers of the Lord,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Sun and Moon, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Stars of Heaven, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Showers and Dew, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Winds of God, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Winter and Summer, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.
' O ye Nights and Days, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Light and Darkness, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Lightnings and Clouds,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O let the Earth bless the Lord :
yea, let it praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Mountains and Hills,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O all ye Green Things upon the
earth, bless ye the Lord : praise
Him, and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Wells, bless ye the Lord :

THE SUNDAY CALLED SEPTTJAGESIMA,

praise Him, and magnify Him for
ever.

0 ye Seas and Floods, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Whales, and all that move
in the waters, bless ye the Lord :
praise Him, and magnify Him for
ever.

O all ye Fowls of the Air, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O all ye Beasts and Cattle,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Children of Men, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O let Israel bless the Lord :
praise Him, and magnify Him for
ever.

O ye Priests of the Lord, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Servants of the Lord, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Spirits and Sonls of the
Righteous, bless ye the Lord :
praise Him, and magnify Him for
ever.

O ye holy and humble Men of
heart, bless ye the Lord : praise
Him, and magnify Him for ever.

0 Ananias, Azarias, and Misael,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(4.) Blessed art Thou, O God,
in the firmament of heaven : and
above all to be praised and glori-
fied for ever.

(5.) O praise.
Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii.

1 O praise the Lord of heaven :
praise Him in the height.

2 Praise Him, all ye Angels of
His : praise Him, all His host.

3 Praise Him, sun and moon :
praise Him, all ye stars and light.

4 Praise Him, all ye heavens :
and ye waters that are above the
heavens.

5 Let them praise the Name of
the Lord : for He spake the word,
and they were made; He com-
manded, and they were created.

6 He hath made them fast for
ever and ever : He hath given
them a law which shall not be
broken.

7 Praise the Lord upon earth :
ye dragons and all deeps ;

8 Fire and hail, snow and va-
pours : wind and storm, fulfilling
His word ;

9 Mountains and all hills : fruit-
ful trees and all cedars ;

10 Beasts and all cattle : worms
and feathered fowls ;

11 Kings of the earth and all
people : princes and all judges of
the world ;

12 Young men and maidens,
old men and children, praise the
Name of the Lord : for His Name
only is excellent, and His praise
above heaven and earth.

13 He shall exalt the horn of
His people; all His saints shall
praise Him : even the children of
Israel, even the people that serv-
eth Him.

Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix.

1 O sing unto the Lord a new
song : let the congregation of
saints praise Him.

2 Let Israel rejoice in Him that
made him : and let the children of
Sion be joyful in their King.

3 Let them praise His Name in
the dance : let them sing praises
unto Him with tabret and harp.

OB THE THIBD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT.

4 For the Lord hath pleasure
in His people : and helpeth the
meek-hearted.

5 Let the saints be joyful with
glory : let them rejoice in their
beds.

6 Let the praises of God be in
their mouth : and a two-edged
sword in their hands ;

7 To be avenged of the hea-
then : and to rebuke the peo-

Ple5 . , .

8 To bind their kings m chains :

and their nobles with links of
iron.

9 That they may be avenged
of them, as it is written : Such
honour have all His saints.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl.

1 O praise God in His holiness :
praise Him in the firmament of
His power.

2 Praise Him in His noble acts :
praise Him according to His ex-
cellent greatness.

3 Praise Him in the sound of
the trumpet : praise Him upon
the lute and harp.

4 Praise Him in the cymbals
and dances : praise Him upon the
strings and pipe.

5 Praise Him upon the well-
tuned cymbals : praise Him upon
the loud cymbals.

6 Let every thing that hath
breath : praise the Lord.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(5.) O praise : the Lord of
heaven.

These Psalms are thus said on all
Sundays till Easter.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 24.

Know ye not that they which
run in a race run all, but one re-

ceiveth the prize? So run that
ye may obtain.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. JEterne rerum Conditor.

Creator Blest, Eternal King,
Who day and night about dost bring,
Who weary mortals to relieve
Dost in their times the seasons give.

Now the shrill cock proclaims it day,
And calls the sun's awakening ray,
The wandering pilgrim's guiding light,
That marks the watches night by night.

Roused at the note the morning star
Heaven's dusky veil uplifts afar ;
Night's wicked bands no longer roam,
But from their dark ways hie them home.

The encouraged sailor's fears are o'er,
The foaming waters rage no more ;
Repentance once the crowing cock
Brought to the Church's promised Rock.

0 let us then like men arise ;
The cock rebukes our slumbering eyes ;
Bestirs who still in sleep would lie,
And shames who would their Lord deny ;

Revives once more hope's fading fires,
Through the sick frame new health in-
spires ;
Sheathes the wild robber's weapon dark,
Lights in the fall'n faith's dying spark.

Look on us, Jesu, when we fall,
And with that look our souls recall ;
If Thou but look, our stains are gone,
And with due tears our pardon won.

Shed through our souls Thy piercing ray,
Our souls' dull slumber drive away : —
Thy Name be first on every tongue,
To Thee our earliest praises sung.

All praise to God the Father be,
All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All praise for ever, as is meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

f". Lord, Thou hast been our
Eefuge.

R/. From one generation to an-
other.

THE SUNDAY CALLED SEPTUAGESIMA.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

The kingdom of heaven is like
unto a man that is an House-
holder, Which went out early in
the morning to hire labourers into
His vineyard.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PRIME.

Antiphon. And when He had
agreed with the labourers : for a
penny a day, He sent them into
His vineyard.

In place of Confitemini Domino,
Ps. cxviii., is said Dominus reg-
navit, Ps. xciii., and this is done
till Easter.

AT TEKCE.

Antiphon. And He went out
about the third hour : and saw
others standing idle in the mar-
ket-place, and said unto them, Go
ye also into the vineyard, and
whatsoever is right I will give
you.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 24.

Know ye not, that they which
run in a race run all, but one re-
ceiveth the prize? So run that
ye may obtain.

R. Thou hast been my Suc-
cour, leave me not. "f. Neither
forsake me, O God of my Salva-
tion. R/T- Leave me not. y. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Thou
hast been my Succour, leave me
not.

f. I said, Lord, be merciful
unto me.

fy. Heal my soul, for I have
sinned against Thee.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. Why stand ye here :
all the day idle ? They say unto
Him, Because no man hath hired
us.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 25.

And every man that striveth for
the mastery is temperate in all
things : now they do it to obtain
a corruptible crown ; but we an
incorruptible.

R. Thou wast my Hope, when
I hanged yet upon my mother's
breasts, y. I have been left unto
Thee ever since I was born : Thou
art my God even from my mo-
ther's womb. ty. When I hanged
yet upon my mother's breasts.
"f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
Ity. Thou wast my Hope, when I
hanged yet upon my mother's
breasts.

f. The Lord is my Shepherd,
therefore can I lack nothing.

ty. He shall feed me in a green
pasture.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. And He went out
and found others : standing idle,
and saith unto them, Why stand
ye here all the day idle ? They
say unto Him, Because no man
hath hired us. He saith unto
them, Go ye also into the vine-
yard; and whatsoever is right,
that shall ye receive.

THE SUNDAY CALLED SEXAGESIMA.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 26, 27.

I therefore so run, not as un-
certainly ; so fight I, not as one
that beateth the air : but I keep
under my body, and bring it into
subjection.

R. O cleanse Thou me from
my secret faults, ft. Keep Thy

, servant also from presumptuous
sins. I\?- From my secret faults.
ft. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I\Z. O cleanse Thou me from my

i secret faults.

ft. Thou hast been my Succour.

Tty. Leave me not, neither for-
' sake me, O God of my salvation.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.
The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 24.
Know ye not that they which
I run in a race run all, but one re-
t ceiveth the prize? So run that
| ye may obtain.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, ft. and I\?., as in the
Psalter.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

So when even was come, the
Lord of the vineyard saith unto
His steward, Call the labourers,
and give them their hire.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

The follotving Antiphons are said
at Lauds and Vespers of this
week, to Benedictus and Mag-
nificat.

a. Call the labourers : and give
them their hire, saith the Lord.

b. But the Lord of the vine-
yard : answered one of them and
said, Friend, I do thee no wrong,
didst thou not agree with Me for
a penny ? Take that thine is, and
go thy way.

c. I will give unto this last :
even as unto thee.

d. Is it not lawful for Me : to
do what I will with Mine own ?
Is thine eye evil, because I am
good ?

e. So the last shall be first :
and the first last ; for many are
called, but few chosen.

Wot Suntrag calUtt Sexagcsima, or
tibe Serontf Suntrai? before ICent.

AT THE FIRST VESPEES.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. xi. 19, 20.

Ye suffer fools gladly, seeing
ye yourselves are wise. For ye
suffer if a man bring you into
bondage, if a man devour you, if
a man take of you, if a man exalt
himself, if a man smite you on
the face.

R. And the Lord God said un-
to the serpent, I will put enmity
between thee and the woman, and
between thy seed and her Seed.
ft. It shall bruise thy head, and
thou shalt bruise His heel. fy.
Between thy seed and her Seed,
ft. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost, ty. And the Lord God
said unto the serpent, I will put
enmity between thee and the
woman, and between thy seed
and her Seed.

ft. Dust thou art.

ty. And unto dust shalt thou
return.

THE SUNDAY CALLED SEXAGESIMA.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

My Spirit shall not always
strive with man : for that he also
is flesh.

The Collect.

O LOED God, 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. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) According to
the multitude of Thy mercies : do
away mine offences.

Psalms as on Septuagesima, p. 46.

(2.) Thou art my God : and I
will thank Thee; Thou art my
God, and I will praise Thee.

(3.) Early will I seek Thee :
that I might behold Thy power
and glory.

(4.) Praise Him : and magnify
Him for ever.

(5.) O praise the Lord of Hea-
ven : praise Him, all ye Angels
of His.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. xi. 19, 20.

fy. Thanks be to God.

Hymn as in the Psalter, and at
p. 61.

f. Lord, Thou hast been our
llefuge.

tyr. From one generation to an-
other.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
When much people were ga-
thered together, and were come
to Him out of every city, He
spake by a parable ; A Sower
went out to sow His seed.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PRIME.

Antiphon. And other fell on
good ground : and sprang up and
bare fruit an hundred-fold.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon. That on the good
ground are they, which in an
honest and good heart : having
heard the word keep it, and bring
forth fruit with patience.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. xi. 19, 20.

R. as at Terce on Septuagesima
Sunday, p. 52.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. When Jesus had said
these things : He cried, He that
hath ears to hear, let him hear.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. xii. 2.

I knew a man in Christ, above
fourteen years ago, (whether in
the body I cannot tell : or whether
out of the body I cannot tell:

THE SUNDAY CALLED QUI^QUAGESIMA.

God knoweth ;) such an one caught
up to the third heaven.

R. as at Sext on Septuagesima
Sunday, p. 52.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

word, keep it, and bring forth
fruit with patience.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT >TONE.

Antiphon. Unto you it is given
to know : the mysteries of the
kingdom of God ; but to others in
parables.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. xii. 3, 4.
And I knew such a man, (whe-
ther in the body or out of the
body I cannot tell : God know-
eth ;) how that he was caught up
into paradise, and heard unspeak-
able words, which it is not lawful
for a man to utter.

R. as at None on Septuagesima
Sunday, p. 53.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.
The Chapter, 2 Cor. xi. 19, 20.

1^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, f. and ty., as in the
Psalter.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
But that on the good ground
are they, which in an honest and
good heart, having heard the

The following AntipJions are said
during the week at Lauds and
Vespers to Benedictus and Mag-
nificat.

a. The seed is the word of God :
but the Sower is Christ ; he that
heareth Him abideth for ever.

b. But that on the good ground
are they, which in an honest and
good heart : having heard the
word, keep it, and bring forth
fruit with patience.

c. If ye would be My disciples :
have root in yourselves, lest in
time of temptation ye fall away.

d. If ye would bring fruit to
perfection : be not choked with
cares and riches and pleasures of
this life.

W^t Suntfay calUti (§utnquagcsima,
or tfje next SuntiaD btioxt £cnt.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. I.

Though I speak with the tongues
of men and of angels, and have
not Charity, I am become as
sounding brass, or a tinkling cym-
bal.

R. And the Lord said in His
heart, I will not again curse the
ground any more for man's sake ;
for the imagination of man's heart
is evil from his youth. *p. Nei-
ther will I again smite any more
every thing living. B/. For the
imagination of man's heart is evil
from his youth, it. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost, ty. And the

THE SUNDAY CALLED QUINQUAQESIMA.

Lord said in His heart, I will not
again curse the ground any more
for man's sake, for the imagina-
tion of man's heart is evil from
his youth.

f. This is the token of the co-
venant which I make between Me
and you.

1^. I do set My bow in the
cloud.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
And God said, I do set My bow
in the cloud : and it shall be for a
token of a covenant between Me
and the earth.

The Collect.
O LOED, Who hast taught us
that all our doings without charity
are nothing worth ; Send Thy
Holy Ghost, and pour into our
hearts that most excellent 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.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) Turn Thy Face
from my sins : and put out all my
misdeeds.

Psalms as on Septuagesima,
p. 46.

(2.) The Lord is my Strength :
and my Song : and is become my
Salvation.

(3.) Have I not thought upon
Thee : when I was waking ? be-
cause Thou hast been my Helper.

(4) Praise and magnify for
ever : the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Ghost.

(5.) Young men and maidens,
old men and children : praise the
Name of the Lord.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 1.

Though I speak with the tongues
of men and of angels, and have
not Charity, I am become as
sounding brass, or a tinkling cym-
bal.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, 'f'. and I\?., as in the
Psalter, and at p. 51.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem,
and all things that are written by
the Prophets concerning the Son
of Man shall be accomplished.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon. As Jesus was come
nigh unto Jericho : a certain blind
man sat by the wayside begging.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon. And the blind man
cried : saying, Jesus, Thou Son of
David, have mercy on me.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 1.
Though I speak with the tongues
of men and of angels, and have
not Charity, I am become as
sounding brass, or a tinkling cym-
bal.

R. as at Terce on Septuagesima

Sunday, p. 52.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. And they which went
before, rebuked the blind man ;
that he should hold his peace :
but he cried so much the more,
Thou Son of David, have mercy
on me.

ASH-WEDNESDAY.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 4, 5.
Charity sufEereth long, and is
kind ; Charity envieth not ; Cha-
rity vaunteth not itself, is not
puffed up, doth not behave itself
unseemly, seeketh not her own.

R. as at Sext on Septuagesima
Sunday, p. 52.

, Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. And Jesus stood :
and commanded the blind man to
be brought unto Him.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 5, 6.
Charity is not easily provoked,
thinketh no evil ; rejoiceth not
in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the
Truth.

R. as at None on Septuagesima
Sunday, p. 53.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOXD VESPEES.
The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 1.
Though I speak with the tongues
of men and of angels, and have not
Charity, I am become as sound-
ing brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
fy. Thanks be to God.
Hymn, f. and Tty., as in the
Psalter.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
And when he was come near,
Jesus asked him, saying, What
wilt thou that I should do unto
thee ? And he said, Lord, that I
may receive my sight. And Jesus
said unto him, Eeceive thy sight ;
thy faith hath saved thee. And
immediately he received his sight,
and followed Him, glorifying God.
Collect as at the First Vespers.

The following Antiphons are said
on Monday and Tuesday at
Lauds and Vespers to Benedic-
tus and Magnificat.

a. All the people when they
saw it : gave praise unto God.

b. Jesus, Thou Son of David :
have mercy on me.

c. Lord : that I may receive my
sight.

d. Eeceive thy sight : thy faith
hath saved thee.

The First Bay of Lent, commonly called
/asf)=a2UtJncstJap.

AT LAUDS.

The Antiphons and Psalms of
Wednesday.

The Chapter, Joel ii. 12, 13.

Turn ye even unto Me, saith
the Lord, with all your heart, and
with fasting, and with weeping,
and with mourning : and rend
your heart, and not your gar-
ments, and turn unto the Lord
your God.

HZ. Thanks be to God.

This Chapter is said daily, on
week-days, at Lauds of the
week-day, until the Fifth Sun-
day in Lent.

Hymn, f~. and R7-> as
Psalter.

the

Antiphon to Benedictus.
When ye fast : be not as the
hypocrites, of a sad countenance.

The Collect.
ALMIGHTY and Everlasting
God, Who hatest nothing that
Thou hast made, and dost forgive
the sins of all them that are peni-
tent ; Create and make in us new
and contrite hearts, that we wor-

THE FIBST SUNDAY IN LENT.

thily lamenting our sins, and ac-
knowledging our wretchedness,
may obtain of Thee, the God of
all mercy, perfect remission and
forgiveness ; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
This Collect is also said at all the
Sours every day in Lent, till
Wednesday in JELoly Week in-
clusive, after the Collect ap-
pointed for the day.

Memorial of penitent sinners, to
be said at Lauds, on all week-
days till Wednesday in Holy
Week inclusive.

Antiphon. Turn ye even unto
Me, saith the Lord, with all your
heart, and with fasting, and with
weeping, and with mourning.

"jf. We have sinned with our
fathers.

I\?. "We have done amiss, and
dealt wickedly.

Let us pray.
O LOED, we beseech Thee,
mercifully hear our prayers, and
spare all those who confess their
sins unto Thee ; that they, whose
consciences by sin are accused, by
Thy merciful pardon may be ab-
solved ; through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Prime and the other Hours as
usual, except that the Collect
for the day is "Almighty and
Everlasting God," as at Lauds.
The Sours are thus said till the
First Sunday in Lent.

AT VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Lay up for yourselves treasures
in heaven : where neither moth
nor rust doth corrupt.

Memorial of penitent sinners, to
be said at Vespers on all week-
days (except Saturdays) till
Wednesday in Holy Week, in-
clusive.

Antiphon. Who knoweth if the
Lord will return and repent, and
leave a blessing behind Him ?

"f. O Lord, deal not with us
after our sins.

1^. Neither reward us after our
iniquities.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
the Chapter at Lauds and the
Antiphons to Benedictus and
Magnificat, as on Ash- Wednes-
day.

Qftc JFtrst Suirtag in ICent.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.
The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 1, 2.

We then, as workers together
with Him, beseech you also that
ye receive not the grace of God
in vain. (For He saith, I have
heard thee in a time accepted, and
in the day of Salvation have I suc-
coured thee.)

R. Let us amend our evil ways,
lest we be prevented with death.
^f. And find no place for repent-
ance, though we seek it carefully
with tears. I\Z. Lest we be pre-
vented with death. ~f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. R?. Let

THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT.

us amend our evil ways, lest we
be prevented with death.

f. We have sinned with our
fathers.

R/. We have done amiss, and
dealt wickedly.

Hymn. Ex more docti mystico.

This Hymn is said at Vespers
daily, till the Third Sunday in
Lent.

The fast, as taught by holy lore,
"We keep in solemn course once more :
The fast to all men known, and bound
In forty days of yearly round.

The law and seers that were of old
In divers ways this Lent foretold,
Which Christ, all seasons' King and

Guide,
In after ages sanctified.

More sparing therefore let us make
The words we speak, the food we take,
Our sleep and mirth,— and closer barred
Be every sense in holy guard.

In prayer together let us fall,
And cry for mercy one and all,
And weep before the Judge's feet,
And His avenging wrath entreat.

Thy grace have we offended sore
By sins, 0 God, which we deplore,
But pour upon us from on high,
0 pardoning One, Thy clemency !

Remember Thou, though frail we be,
That yet Thine handiwork are we ;
Nor let the honour of Thy Name
Be by another put to shame.

Forgive the sin that we have wrought ;
Increase the good that we have sought ;
That we at length, our wanderings o'er,
May please Thee here and evermore.

Grant, 0 Thou Blessed Trinity,
Grant, 0 Essential Unity,
That this our fast of forty day3
May work our profit and Thy praise.
Amen.

f~. He shall give His Angels
charge over Thee.

R/. To keep Thee in all Thy
ways.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Behold, now is the accepted
time : behold, now is the day of
Salvation. Let us then in all
things approve ourselves as the
servants of God, in much patience,
in watchings, in fastings ; by love
unfeigned.

The Collect.

O LOED, Who for our sake
didst fast forty days and forty
nights ; Give us grace to use such
abstinence, that, our flesh being
subdued to the Spirit, we may
ever obey Thy godly motions in
righteousness, and true holiness,
to Thy honour and glory, Who
livest and reignest with the Fa-
ther and the Holy Ghost, one
God, world without end. Amen.

The Collect for Ash-Wednesday.

JlT lauds.

f.Ke shall deliver Thee from
the snare of the hunter.

R/. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.

f~. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) Make me a clean
heart : O God ; and renew a right
spirit within me.

Psalms as on Septuagesima,
p. 46.

(2.) Help me now, O Lord : O
Lord, send us now prosperity.

(3.) As long as I live will I
magnify Thee : on this manner ;
and lift up my hands in Thy
Name.

(4.) In a contrite heart and an
humble spirit : let us be accepted
by Thee, O Lord, and so let our

THE FIEST SUNDAY IN LENT.

sacrifice be in Thy sight this
day.

(5.) Praise Him, all ye heavens :
and ye waters that are above the
heavens.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 1, 2.

We then, as workers together
with Him, beseech you also that
ye receive not the grace of God in
vain. (For He saith, I have heard
thee in a time accepted, and in
the day of Salvation have I suc-
coured thee.)

B/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Audi benigne Conditor.

This Hymn is said at Lauds daily
until the TJiird Sunday in Lent.

0 Maker of the world, give ear !
Accept the prayer, and own the tear,
Towards Thy seat of mercy sent
In this most holy fast of Lent.

Each heart is manifest to Thee :
Thou knowest our infirmity ;
Forgive Thou then each soul that fain
Would seek to Thee, and turn again.

Our sins are manifold and sore ;
But pardon them that sin deplore ;
And, for Thy Name's sake, make each

soul
That feels and owns its languor whole.

So mortify we every sense
By grace of outward abstinence,
That from each stain and spot of sin
The soul may keep her fast within.

Grant, 0 Thou Blessed Trinity,
Grant, 0 Essential Unity,
That this our fast of forty days
May work our profit and Thy praise.
Amen.

jf. His faithfulness and truth
shall be thy shield and buckler.

B/. Thou shalt not be afraid for
any terror by night.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Then was Jesus led up of the

Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted of the devil. And when
He had fasted forty days and
forty nights, He was afterwards
an hungred.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon. Man shall not live
by bread alone : but by every
word that proceedeth out of the
Mouth of God.

AT TEBCE.

Antiphon. Then the devil tak-
eth Him up : into the Holy City,
and setteth Him on a pinnacle of
the Temple, and saith unto Him,
If Thou be the Son of God, cast
Thyself down.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 1,2.

We then, as workers together
with Him, beseech you also that
ye receive not the grace of God in
vain. (For He saith, I have
heard thee in a time accepted,
and in the day of Salvation have
I succoured thee.)

R. Make me a companion of
all them that fear Thee, and keep
Thy commandments, jt. O look
Thou upon me, and be merciful
unto me : as Thou usest to do
unto those that love Thy Name.
B^. And keep Thy commandments.
f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
B/. Make me a companion of all
them that fear Thee, and keep
Thy commandments.

f. I will say unto the Lord,
Thou art my Hope, and my strong
hold.

THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT.

fy. My God, in Him will I
trust.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. Thou shalt not tempt :
the Lord thy God.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 2, 3.

Behold, now is the accepted
time ; behold, now is the day of
Salvation. Giving no offence in
any thing, that the ministry be
not blamed.

R. Bef rain my feet from every
evil way, that I may keep Thy
Word. f. I have not shrunk
from Thy Judgments, for Thou
teachest me. ty. That I may
keep Thy Word. f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. Jfy. Eefrain
my feet from every evil way, that
I may keep Thy Word.

f. He shall deliver Thee from
the snare of the hunter.

Ity. And from the noisome pes-
tilence.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. Again, the devil tak-
eth Him up : into an exceeding
high mountain, and showeth Him
all the kingdoms of the world, and
the glory of them ; and saith unto
Him, All these things will I give
Thee, if Thou wilt fall down and
worship me.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 4.

In all things approving our-
selves as the ministers of God in

much patience, in fastings, by the
armour of righteousness.

R. Let Thy loving mercy come
also unto me, O Lord. f". When
Thy Word goeth forth, it giveth
understanding. I\?. Unto me, O
Lord. f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. B?. Let Thy loving mercy
come also unto me, O Lord.

f. He shall defend Thee under
His wings.

ty. And Thou shalt be safe
under His feathers.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEE8.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 1, 2.

R. Be Thou for us, O Lord, a
strong tower. /. Against the
enemy, lyr. A strong tower. /.
Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost,
ty. Be Thou for us, O Lord, a
strong tower.

This R. is said at Vespers daily,
till the Third Sunday in Lent,
except on Saturdays and Saints'
days.

Hymn, Ex more docti mystico, as
at the First Vespers, p. 59.

f. He shall give His Angels
charge over Thee.

ty. To keep Thee in all Thy
ways.

THE FIEST WEEK IN LENT.

Antiphon. Get thee hence, Sa-
tan ; for it is written, Thou shalt
worship the Lord thy God, and
Him only shalt thou serve. Then
the devil leaveth Him, and behold,
Angels came and ministered unto
Him.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

All the ~fs. and Ttys. from Psalm
xci. appointed to be said on this
day, at each Sour, shall be said
daily {when the service is not
that of a Saint's day) till the
Fifth Sunday in Lent.

MONDAY. AT LAUDS.

"f. He shall deliver Thee from
the snare of the hunter.

ty. And from the noisome pes-
tilence.

"jt. O God, make speed, &c.

This f. and ly. are said daily at
Lauds of the week-day.

Antiphons and Psalms as in the
Psalter.

The Chapter, Joel ii. 12, 13.

Turn ye even unto Me, saith
the Lord, with all your heart, and
with fasting, and with weeping,
and with mourning. And rend
your heart, and not your gar-
ments, and turn unto the Lord
your God.

This Chapter shall be daily said
at Lauds of the week-day till
the Fifth Sunday in Lent.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, Audi benigne Conditor,
f. and fy-, p. 60.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Come, ye blessed of My Father :

inherit the kingdom prepared for
you from the foundation of the
world.

After the Psalm, Miserere mei
Deus, in the iceek-day Prayers
at Lauds, shall be added Do-
mine, ne in furore, Psalm vi.,
daily, till Wednesday in Holy
Week, inclusive.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT PRIME.

Antiphon. As I live, saith the
Lord God : I have no pleasure in
the death of the wicked ; but that
the wicked turn from his way and
live.

This Antiphon shall be daily said
at Prime of the week-day till
the Fifth Sunday in Lent.

After the Psalm, Miserere mei
Deus, in the week-day Prayers
at Prime, shall be added Beati
quorum, Psalm xxxii., daily,
till Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon. Let us chasten our-
selves : in much patience, by the
armour of the righteousness of
God.

These Antiphons and Chapters at
Terce, Sext, and None, shall be
said on week-days until the
Fifth Sunday in Lent.

The Chapter, Joel ii. 13.

Turn unto the Lord your God ;
for He is gracious and merciful ;
slow to anger, and of great kind-
ness, and repenteth Him of the
evil.

THE FIEST WEEK IN LENT.

R. Make me a companion of
all them that fear Thee, and keep
Thy Commandments, "f. O look
Thou upon me, and be merciful
unto me, as Thou usest to do unto
those that love Thy Name. I$r.
And keep Thy Commandments.
Y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I£. Make me a companion of all
them that fear Thee, and keep
Thy Commandments.

These ~SLs. to the Chapters at
Terce, Sext, and None shall be
daily said on week-days till the
Third Sunday in Lent.

f". I will say unto the Lord,
Thou art my Hope, and my Strong
Hold.

I£. My God, in Him will I
trust.

After the Psalm, Miserere mei
Deus, in the week-day Prayers
at Terce, shall be added Domi-
ne, ne in furore, Psalm xxxviii.,
daily, till Wednesday in Holy
Week, inclusive.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. Let us chasten our-
selves : in much patience and fast-
ings, by the armour of righteous-
ness.

The Chapter, Isa. lv. 7.

Let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his
thoughts : and let him return unto
the Lord, and He will have mercy
upon him, and to our God, for He
will abundantly pardon.

R. Refrain my feet from every
evil way, that I may keep Thy
Word. ~f. I have not shrunk from

Thy judgments, for Thou teachest
me. R,?- That I may keep Thy
Word. f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost, fy. Eefrain my feet
from every evil way, that I may
keep Thy Word.

*f. He shall deliver Thee from
the snare of the hunter.

Tty. And from the noisome pes-
tilence.

Before the Psalm, Miserere mei
Deus, in the week-day Prayers
at Sext, shall be said Deus mi-
sereatur, Psalm lxvii., daily,
till Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. The days of repent-
ance : have come unto us, to break
off our sins and iniquities.

The Chapter, Isa. lviii. 6, 7.

Is not this the fast that I have
chosen ? saith the Lord. To deal
thy bread to the hungry, and that
thou bring the poor that are cast
out to thy house ? when thou seest
the naked, that thou cover him ;
and that thou hide not thyself
from thine own flesh ?

R. Let Thy loving mercy come
also unto me, O Lord. jf. When
Thy Word goeth forth, it giveth
understanding. fy. Unto me, O
Lord, f . Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost, ty. Let Thy loving mercy
come also unto me, O Lord.

¥. He shall defend Thee under
His wings.

I$r. And Thou shalt be safe
under His feathers.

THE FIEST WEEK IN LENT.

After the Psalm, Miserere mei
Deus, in the week-day Prayers
at None, shall be added Domi-
ne exaudi, Psalm cii., daily till
Wednesday in Holy Week, in-
clusive.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT VESPEES.

Antiphons and Psalms of Monday.
The Chapter, Ezek. xviii. 20.
The soul that sinneth, it shall
die. The son shall not bear the
iniquity of the father, neither shall
the father bear the iniquity of the
son.

This Chapter shall be said at
Vespers of the week-day till the
Fifth Sunday in Lent.

K. Be Thou for us, O Lord : a
strong Tower, f. Against the
enemy. K/. A strong Tower, jt.
Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost,
ty. Be Thou for us, O Lord, a
strong Tower.

Hymn, ~f. and 1^., as at Vespers
on the First Sunday in Lent,
p. 59.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Inasmuch as ye have done it
unto one of the least of these :
My brethren, ye hare done it
unto Me.

After the Psalm, Miserere mei
Deus, in the week-day Prayers
at Vespers, shall be added De
profundis, Psalm cxxx., daily,
till Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive.

The Collects as on Sunday.

Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None,
and Vespers, shall be thus said
on week-days until the Third
Sunday in Lent.

TUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And Jesus went into the tem-
ple : and began to cast out them
that sold and bought in the tem-
ple, and overthrew the tables of
the money-changers, and the seats
of them that sold doves.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And He went out of the city :
to Bethany, and there He taught
them the things concerning the
Kingdom of God.

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

An evil and adulterous genera-
tion : seeketh after a sign ; and
there shall no sign be given to it,
but the sign of the prophet Jonas.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

For as Jonas : was three days
and three nights in the whale's
belly ; so shall the Son of Man be
three days and three nights in the
heart of the earth.

THURSDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

If ye continue in My Word :
then are ye My disciples indeed ;
and ye shall know the truth, and
the truth shall make you free.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
I proceeded forth : and came

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT.

from G-od ; neither came I of My-
self, but He sent Me.

FEID1Y.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

An Angel went down at a cer-
tain season : into the pool, and
troubled the water ; whosoever
then first after the troubling of
the water stepped in was made
whole.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

He that made me whole : the
Same said uDto me, Take up thy
bed, and walk.

SATUEDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus taketh Peter, and James,

and John : his brother, and bring-

; eth them up into an high moun-

\ tain apart, and was Transfigured

before them.

heaven, and the fatness of the
earth, and plenty of corn and wine.

~f . Be lord over thy brethren.

I\7. And let thy mother's sons
bow down to thee.

Hymn, Ex more docti mystico,
f. and fy.,p. 59.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Lord, it is good for us to be
here : if Thou wilt, let us make
here three tabernacles ; one for
Thee, and one for Moses, and one
for Elias.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY God, Who seest
that we have no power of ourselves
to help ourselves ; Keep us both
outwardly in our bodies, and in-
wardly in our souls ; 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 our Lord.

IBbt Sccontt SunUai) in Sent. The Collect for Ash-Wednesday.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 1.

We beseech you, brethren, and
exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that
as ye have received of us how ye
ought to walk, and to please God,
so ye would abound more and
more.

R. God give thee of the dew
of heaven, and the fatness of the
earth, and plenty of corn and
wine. f~. Let people serve thee,
and nations bow down to thee.
R,?. Plenty of corn and wine. f.
Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I\?. God give thee of the dew of

AT LAUDS.

f. He shall deliver Thee, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) Thou shalt open
my lips : O Lord ; and my mouth
shall show Thy praise.

Psalms as on Septuagesima,p. 46.

(2.) The Eight Hand of the
Lord hath the pre-eminence : the
Right Hand of the Lord bringeth
mighty things to pass.

(3.) Thou hast been my helper.

(4.) Let us sing the Song of the
Three : Holy Children, which they
sang as they walked in the midst
of the fire, praising God and bless-
ing the Lord.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT.

(5.) He liatli made them fast
for ever and ever : He liatli given
them a law which shall not be
broken.

The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 1.
We beseech you, brethren, and
exhort yon by the Lord Jesus, that
as ye have received of us how ye
ought to walk, and to please God,
so ye would abound more and
more.

I\Z. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, Audi benigne Conditor,
and I\?., as at Lauds on the
First Sunday in Lent, p. 60.

Antiphon to JBenedictus.

Jesus went thence, and departed
into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
And behold, a woman of Canaan
came out of the same coasts, and
cried unto Him, saying, Have
mercy on me, O Lord, Thou Son
of David.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon. And His disciples :
came and besought Him, saying,
Send her away; for she crieth
after us.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon. Jesus answered and
said : I am not sent but unto the
lost sheep of the house of Israel.

The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 1.

We beseech you, brethren, and
exhort you by the Lord Jesus,
that as ye have received of us how
ye ought to walk, and to please
God, so ye would abound more
and more.

R. as at Terce on the First Sun-
day in Lent, p. 60.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. O woman, great is
thy faith : be it unto thee even as
thou wilt.

The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 3, 4.

For this is the will of G-od, even
your sanctification, that ye should
abstain from fornication; that
every one of you should know how
to possess his vessel in sanctifica-
tion and honour.

R. as at Sext on the First Sun-
day in Lent, p. 61.

Collects as*at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. Said I not unto thee,
that, if thou wouldest believe :
thou shouldest see greater things
than these ?

The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 6.

This is the will of God : that no
man go beyond and defraud his
brother in any matter; because
that the Lord is the Avenger of all
such, as we have also forewarned
you, and testified.

It. as at None on the First Sun-
day in Lent, p. 61.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 1.

We beseech you, brethren, and

exhort you by the Lord Jesus,

that as ye have received of us how

ye ought to walk, and to please

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT.

God, so ye would abound more
and more.

R. as on the First Sunday in
Lent, p. 61.

Hymn. Ex more docti mystico,
f. and I\?., as on the First Sun-
day in Lent, p. 59.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Jesus said imto tlie woman of
Canaan, It is not meet to take the
children's bread, and to cast it to
dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord ;
yet the dogs eat of the crumbs
which fall from their master's
table. Then Jesus answered and
said unto her, O woman, great is
thy faith : be it unto thee even as
thou wilt.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

MONDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

I am the Same : that I said unto
you from the beginning.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

He that sent Me is with Me : the
Father hath not left Me alone ;
for I do always those things that
please Him.

TUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

One is your Master : Which is
in heaven.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

He that is greatest among you
shall be your servant : and who-
soever shall exalt himself shall be
abased.

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Behold, we go up to Jerusalem :
and the Son of Man shall be
betrayed to be crucified.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

To sit on My right Hand, and
on My left, is not Mine to give :
but it shall be given to them for
whom it is prepared of My Fa-
ther.

THUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

I receive not testimony from
man : but these things I say, that
ye might be saved.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

The same works that I do, bear
witness of Me : that the Father
hath sent Me.

FEIDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

He will miserably destroy those
wicked men : and will let out His
vineyard to other husbandmen,
which shall render Him the fruits
in their seasons.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

When they sought to lay hands
on Him : they feared the multi-
tude, because they took Him for
a Prophet.

SATUEDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

I will arise, and go to my Fa-
ther : and will say unto Him, Fa-

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT.

ther, I have sinned against heaven
and before Thee, and am no more
worthy to be called Thy son;
make me as one of Thy hired ser-
vants.

Wqz TOrtr Suntiai? in %m.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

The Chapter, Ephes. v. 1.

Be ye therefore followers of
God, as dear children ; and walk
in love, as Christ also hath loved
us, and hath given Himself for us,
an Offering and a Sacrifice to
G-od for a sweet-smelling savour.

It. And Joseph was brought
down to Egypt, and the Lord was
with Joseph, f. And he was a
prosperous man. R/. And the
Lord was with Joseph, f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I£. And
Joseph was brought down to
Egypt, and the Lord was with
Joseph.

f. And the Lord showed him
mercy.

R/. And that which he did, the
Lord made it to prosper.

Hijmn. Ecce tempus idoneum.

This Hymn is said at Vespers
daily' till the Fifth Sunday in
Lent.

Lo ! now is our accepted day,

The med'cine purging sin away ;

Where'er our lives have wrought of-
fence,

By thought and word, hy deed and
sense !

For God, the merciful and true,
Hath spared His people hitherto ;
Nor us and ours, with searching eyes,
Destroyed for our iniquities.

Him therefore now, with earnest care,
And contrite fast, and tear and prayer,

And works of mercy and of love,
"We pray for pardon from above :

That from pollution making whole,
"With virtues He may deck each soul,
And join us in the Heavenly Place,
To Angel cohorts by His grace.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

f. He shall give His Angels
charge over Thee.

R/. To keep Thee in all Thy
ways.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

The Father gave to his prodigal
son : when he repented, the best
robe, and a ring, and put shoes on
his feet, and they began to be
merry : we, too, have in Baptism
our best robe, and for a ring the
sign of the Faith.

The Collect.

WE beseech Thee, Almighty
God, look upon the hearty de-
sires of Thy humble servants, and
stretch forth the Right Hand of
Thy Majesty, to be our defence
against all our enemies ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Collect for Ash- Wednesday.

AT LAUDS.

f . He shall deliver Thee, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) O be favourable
and gracious unto Sion : build
Thou the walls of Jerusalem.

Psalms as on Septuagesima, p. 46.

(2.) The Lord is on my side : I
will not fear what man doeth unto
me.

(3.) God be merciful unto us :
and bless us.

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT.

(4.) The fire forgathis own vir-
tue : the flames wasted not the
flesh of the corruptible living
things, though they walked there-
in.

(5.) Praise Him, sun and moon :
for His Name only is excellent.

The Chapter, Ephes. v. 1.

Be ye therefore followers of
God, as dear children ; and walk
in love, as Christ also hath loved
us, and hath given Himself for us,
an Offering and a Sacrifice to God
for a sweet- smelling savour.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Jesu quadragenariae.

This Hymn is said at Lauds daily
till the Fifth Sunday in Lent.

Jesu, the Law and Pattern, whence
Our forty days of abstinence,
Who souls to save, that else had died,
This sacred fast hast ratified ;

That so to Paradise once more
Might abstinence preserved restore
Them that had lost its fields of light
Through crafty wiles of appetite :

Be present now, be present here,
And mark Thy Church's falling tear,
And own the grief that fills her eyes
Iu mourning her iniquities.

Oh by Thy Grace be pardon won
For sins that former years have done ;
And let Thy mercy guard us still
From crimes that threaten future ill.

That by the Fast we offer here,

Our annual sacrifice sincere,

To Paschal gladness at the end,

Set free from guilt, our souls may tend.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine onlv Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

¥• His faithfulness and truth
shall be Thy shield and buckler.

ty. Thou shaltnot be afraid for
any terror by night.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus was casting out a devil,
and it was dumb. And it came to
pass, when the devil was gone out,
the dumb spake ; and the people
wondered.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon. If I, by the Finger
of God, cast out devils : no doubt
the kingdom of God is come upon
you.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon. When a strong man
armed keepeth his Palace : his
goods are in peace.

The Chapter, Ephes. v. 1.

Be ye therefore followers oi
God, as dear children ; and walk
in love, as Christ also hath loved
us, and hath given Himself for us,
an Offering and a Sacrifice to God
for a sweet-smelling savour.

R. It is good for me that I
have been in trouble ; the law of
Thy Mouth is dearer unto me than
thousands of gold and silver, jf.
Thy hands have made me, and
fashioned me : O give me under-
standing, that I may learn Thy
Commandments. R/. The law of
Thy Mouth is dearer unto me than
thousands of gold and silver. *fr.
Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
R/. It is good for me that I have
been in trouble ; the law of Thy
Mouth is dearer unto me than
thousands of gold and silver.

"f. I will say unto the Lord,
Thou art my hope and my strong
hold.

THE THIBD SUNDAY IN LENT.

fy. My God, in Him will I
trust.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

Antiphon. He that is not with
Me is against Me : and he that
gathereth not with Me scattereth.

The Chapter, Ephes. v. 3.
But fornication, and all un-
cleanness or covetousness, let it
not be once named amongst you,
as becometh saints.

It. I am Thy servant, O grant
me understanding, f'. That I
may know Thy testimonies. I\J.
O grant me understanding. ~f.
Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
IV- I am Thy servant, O grant
me understanding.

"jt. He shall deliver Thee from
the snare of the hunter.

Tty. And from the noisome pes-
tilence.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. When the unclean
spirit is gone out of a man : he
walketh through dry places, seek-
ing rest and finding none.

The Chapter, Ephes. v. 5.

For this ye know, that no whore-
monger, nor unclean person, nor
covetous man, who is an idolater,
hath any inheritance in the king-
dom of Christ, and of God.

It. Seven times a day do I
praise Thee ; because of Thy

righteous judgments, "f. I have
gone astray like a sheep that is
lost ; O seek Thy servant, for I do
not forget Thy commandments.
1^. Because of Thy righteous
judgments. /. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. iy. Seven times
a day do I praise Thee ; because
of Thy righteous judgments.

f. He shall defend Thee under
His wings.

fy. And Thou shalt be safe
under His feathers.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

The Chapter, Ephes. v. 1.

Be ye therefore followers of
God, as dear children ; and walk
in love, as Christ also hath loved
us, and hath given Himself for
us, an Offering and a Sacrifice to
God for a sweet- smelling savour.

It. Bring my soul out of pri-
son, that I may give thanks unto
Thy Name, f '. I had no place to
flee unto, and no man cared for
my soul. ty. That I may give
thanks unto Thy Name. /. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Bring
my soul out of prison, that I may
give thanks unto Thy Name.

Hymn, Ecce tempus idoneum, f".
and 1^?., as at the First Ves-
pers, p. 68.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And it came to pass, as He spake
these things, a certain woman of
the company lifted up her voice,
and said unto Him, Blessed is the
womb that bare Thee, and the

THE THIED WEEK IN LENT.

paps which Thou hast sucked.
But He said, Yea rather, blessed
are they that hear the Word of
God, and keep it.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

the death of the wicked ; but that
the wicked turn from his way and
live.

MONDAY. AT LAUDS.

f. He shall deliver Thee from
the snare of the hunter.

1^7. And from the noisome pes-
tilence.

f. O God, make speed, Sec.

This ~f . and Tty. are said daily at
Lauds of the week-day until the
Fifth Sunday in Lent.

Antiphons and Psalms as in the
Psalter.

The Chapter, Joel ii. 12, 13.

Turn ye even unto Me, saith
the Lord, with all your heart, and
with fasting, and with weeping,
and with mourning. And rend
your heart, and not your gar-
ments, and turn unto the Lord
your God.

This Chapter is said daily at
Lauds of the week-day until the
Fifth Sunday in Lent.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, Jesu quadragenaria?, fm
and Tty., p. 69.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Verily I say unto you. No
prophet is accepted in his own
country.

AT PRIME.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon. Let us chasten our-
selves : in much patience, by the
armour of the righteousness of
God.

The Chapter, Joel ii. 13.

Turn unto the Lord your God ;
for He is gracious and merciful ;
slow to anger, and of great kind-
ness, and repenteth Hini of the
evil.

R. It is good for me that I
have been in trouble ; the law of
Thy Mouth is dearer unto me
than thousands of gold and silver.
f. Thy Hands have made me, and
fashioned me ; O give me under-
standing, that I may learn Thy
Commandments. JV. The law of
Thy Mouth is dearer unto me
than thousands of gold and silver.
>T. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I\?. It is good for me that I have
been in trouble ; the law of Thy
Mouth is dearer unto me than
thousands of gold and silver.

'f. I will say unto the Lord,
Thou art my hope and my strong
hold.

IV . My God, in Him will I
trust.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. As I live, saith the
Lord God : I have no pleasure in

Antiphon. Let us chasten our-
selves : in much patience and
fastings, by the armour of right-
eousness.

THE THIED WEEK IN LENT.

The Chapter, Isa. lv. 7.

Let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his
thoughts : and let him return unto
the Lord, and He will have mercy
upon him, and to our God, for He
will abundantly pardon.

R. I am Thy servant, O grant
me understanding, "f . That I may
know Thy testimonies. I^.Ogrant
me understanding. ~f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, ty. I
am Thy servant, O grant me un-
derstanding.

/.He shall deliver Thee from
the snare of the hunter.

R;. And from the noisome pes-
tilence.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. The days of repent-
ance : have come unto us, to break
off our sins and iniquities.

The Chapter, Isa. lviii. 6, 7.

Is not this the fast that I have
chosen? saith the Lord. To deal
thy bread to the hungry, and that
thou bring the poor that are cast
out to thy house ? when thou seest
the naked, that thou cover him ;
and that thou hide not thyself
from thine own flesh ?

R. Seven times a day do I praise
Thee ; because of Thy righteous
judgments, f. I have gone astray
like a sheep that is lost ; O seek
Thy servant, for I do not for-
get Thy commandments. R?. Be-
cause of Thy righteous judgments.
"f: Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

B,?. Seven times a day do I praise
Thee ; because of Thy righteous
judgments.

f. He shall defend Thee under
His wings.

ty. And Thou shalt be safe un-
der His feathers.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT VESPERS.

Antiphons and Psalms of Monday.
The Chapter, Ezek. xviii. 20.

The soul that sinneth, it shall
die. The son shall not bear the
iniquity of the father, neither
shall the father bear the iniquity
of the son.

This Chapter is said at week-day
Vespers till the Fifth Sunday in
Lent.

R. Bring my soul out of prison,
that I may give thanks unto Thy
Name. *f. I had no place to flee
unto, and no man cared for my
soul. I\?. That I may give thanks
unto Thy Name. f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I\?. Bring
my soul out of prison, that I may
give thanks unto Thy Name,

This "R. is said daily at Vespers
of the week-day till the Fourth
Sunday in Lent.

Hymn, ^f . and I\?., as at Vespers
on the Third Sunday in Lent,
p. 68.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

But Jesus passing through the
midst of them : went His way.

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT.

Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, Nonet
and Vespers are thus said on
iceelc-days until the Fifth Sun-
day in Lent, except the R. at
week-day Vespers.

TUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

If two of you shall agree on
earth : as touching anything that
they shall ask, it shall be done
for them of My Father Which is
in heaven .

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Where two or three are gathered
together : in My Name, there am
I in the midst of them.

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Hear : and understand.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

To eat with unwashen hands
defileth not : a man.

THUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Labour not for the meat which
perisheth : but for that Meat
which endureth unto everlasting
life.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
The Bread of God : is He Which
cometh down from heaven, and
givcth life unto the world.

FRIDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Sir, I perceive that Thou art a

prophet : Our fathers worshipped
in this mountain.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

True worshippers shall wor-
ship : the Father in spirit and in
truth.

SATUEDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus stooped down and wrote :
on the ground, He that is without
sin among you, let him first cast
a stone at her.

1E%t JFourtf) Suntoae in "Cent.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

The Chapter, Gal. iv. 22, 23.

It is written, that Abraham had
two sons, the one by a bond-maid,
the other by a free-woman. But
he who was of the bond- woman
was born after the flesh ; but he of
the free-woman was by promise.

R. And Joseph said unto his
brethren, I am Joseph ; doth my
father yet live ? Be not grieved
nor angry with yourselves that ye
sold me hither, "f . For God did
send me before you to preserve
life. B?. Be not grieved nor an-
gry with yourselves that ye sold
me hither. *f . Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. Jty. And Joseph
said unto his brethren, I am Jo-
seph ; doth my father yet live?
Be not grieved nor angry with
yourselves that ye sold me hither.

jt. And Israel said, It is enough :
Joseph my son is yet alive.

ty. I will go and see him before
I die.

THE FOTJRTH SUNDAY IN LENT.

Hymn, Ecce tempus idoneuni, "f.
andty.,p. 68.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Neither do I condemn thee : go,
and sin no more.

The Collect.

GBAOT, we beseech Thee, Al-
mighty God, that we, who for onr
evil deeds do worthily deserve to
he punished, by the comfort of
Thy grace may mercifully be re-
lieved ; through our Lord and Sa-
viour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Collect for Ash- Wednesday.

AT LAUDS.

f. He shall deliver Thee, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) Then shalt Thou
be pleased : with the sacrifice of
righteousness : if Thou wilt turn
Thy Face from my sins.

Psalms as on Septuagesima, p. 46.

(2.) It is better to trust in the
Lord : than to put any confidence
in princes.

(3.) God, even our own God :
shall give us His blessing.

(4.) The Lord hath saved us :
from the hand of death ; even out
of the midst of the fire hath He
delivered us.

(5.) Kings of the earth, and all
people : praise the Name of the
Lord.

The Chapter, Gal. iv. 22, 23.

It is written, that Abraham had
two sons, the one by a bond-maid,
the other by a free-woman. But
he who was of the bond-woman
was born after the flesh ; but he of
the free-woman was by promise.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, Jesu quadragenarise, f".
and 1^., p. 69, as at Lauds on
the Third Sunday.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus went over the sea of Ga-
lilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.
And a great multitude followed
Him, because they saw His mira-
cles which He did on them that
were diseased.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon. And Jesus went up
into a mountain : and there He
sat with His disciples. And the
Passover, a feast of the Jews, was
nigh.

AT TEKCE.

Antiphon. And Jesus took the
loaves : and when He had given
thanks He distributed to the dis-
ciples, and the disciples to them
that were set down ; and like-
wise of the fishes as much as they
would.

The Chapter, Gal. iv. 22, 23.

It is written, that Abraham had
two sons, the one by a bond-maid,
the other by a free-woman. But
he who was of the bond-woman
was born after the flesh ; but he of
the free- woman was by promise.

R. as at Terce on the Third Sun-
day in Lent, p. 69.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. With five barley loaves
and two small fishes : did the Lord

THE FOURTH WEEK IN LENT.

feed men in number about five
thousand.

The Chapter, Gal. iv. 27; Isa. liv. 1.

Rejoice, thou barren that bear-
est not ; break forth and cry, thou
that travailest not ; for the deso-
late hath many more children than
she which hath an husband.

R. as at Sext on the Third Sun-
day in Lent, p. 70.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. Gather up the frag-
ments : that remain, that nothing
be lost.

The Chapter, Gal. iv. 28—30.

Now we, brethren, as Isaac was,
are the children of promise. But
as then he that was born after the
flesh persecuted him that was born
after the Spirit ; even so it is now.
Nevertheless, whatsaith the Scrip-
ture ? Cast out the bond- woman
and her son.

R. as at None on the Third Sun-
day in Lent, p. 70.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

The Chapter, Gal. iv. 22, 23.

It is written, that Abraham had
two sons, the one by a bond-maid,
the other by a free-woman. But
he who was of the bond- woman
was born after the flesh ; but he of
the free-woman was by promise.

R. The Lord made him eat the
increase of the fields, to suck
Honey out of the Rock, and Oil

out of the flinty rock. ~f. He fed
them also with the finest Wheat-
Flour : and with Honey out of the
stony rock did He satisfy them.
~fy. Honey out of the Rock, and
Oil out of the flinty rock. f". Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The
Lord made him eat the increase
of the fields, and to suck Honey
out of the Eock, and Oil out of
the flinty rock.

This R. is daily said at Vespers
of the week-day till the Fifth
Sunday in Lent.

Hymn, Ecce tempus idoneum, "jt>
and B2\, as on the Third Sunday
in Lent, p. 68.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Then those men, when they had
seen the miracle that Jesus did,
said, This is of a truth that Pro-
phet that should come into the
world.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

MONDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Take these things hence : make
not My Father's House an house
of merchandise.

AT VESPEES.

The Chapter, Ezek. xviii. 20.

The soul that sinneth it shall
die. The son shall not bear the
iniquity of the father, neither
shall the father bear the iniquity
of the son.

R. as on the Fourth Sunday in
Lent.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Destroy this Temple : and in
three days I will raise it up ; but
He spake of the Temple of His
Body.

TUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Ye seek to kill Me : a Man
that hath told you the truth.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Are ye angry at Me : because I
have made a man every whit whole
on the Sabbath day ?

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Master, who did sin : this man,
or his parents, that he was born
blind? Jesus answered, Neither
hath this man sinned, nor his
parents : but that the works of
God should be made manifest in
him.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

A Man that is called Jesus :
put clay upon mine eyes, and I
washed, and do see.

THUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

The Father loveth the Son : and
showeth Him all things that Him-
self doeth.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

As the Father raiseth up the
dead : and quickeneth them ; even
so the Son quickeneth whom He
will.

FBIDAY. .

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Our friend Lazarus sleepeth :
but I go that I may awake him
out of sleep.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Lord, if Thou hadst been here :
my brother had not died. By this
time he stinketh : for he hath been
dead four days.

SATUBDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Thenspake Jesus, lam the Light
of the world : he that followeth
Me shall not walk in darkness,
but shall have the Light of life.

&t)e JFtfth Suntrap in TLtnt, some=
times callctJ passion Sunfcan.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

The Chapter, Lament, iii. 58.

O Lord, Thou hast pleaded the
causes of My Soul; Thou hast
Redeemed My Life.

R. The ungodly compassed Me
about, and scourged Me without
a cause, but Thou, O Lord, art My
defender. ~f. For trouble is hard
at hand : and there is none to help
Me. 15?. But Thou, O Lord, art
My defender. The ungodly com-
passed Me about, and scourged
Me without a cause, but Thou, O
Lord, art My defender.

Hymn. Vexilla llegis prodeunt.

This Hymn is said at Vespers
daily, till Wednesday in Holy
Week, inclusive.

The Royal Banners forward go ;
The Cross shines forth in mystic glow ;
Where He in flesh, our flesh "Who made,
Our sentence hore, our ransom paid.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT.

Where deep for us the spear was dyed,
Life's torrent rushing from His side,
To wash us in that precious flood
Where mingled Water flowed, and Blood.

Fulfilled is all that David told
In true prophetic song of old ;
Amidst the nations God, saith he,
Hath reigned and triumDhed from the
Tree.

0 Tree of beauty, Tree of light ;
0 Tree with royal purple bright !
Elect on whose triumphal breast
Those holy Limbs should find their rest :

On whose dear arms, so widely flung,
The weight of this world's Ransom

hung :
The price of human kind to pay,
And spoil the spoiler of his prey.

To Thee, Eternal Three in One,
Let homage meet by all be done :
Whom by the Cross Thou dost restore,
Preserve and govern evermore ! Amen.

f. They gave Me gall to eat.

R/. And when I was thirsty tliey
gave Me vinegar to drink.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I am one that bear witness of
Myself : and the Father that sent
Me beareth witness of Me.

The Collect.

WE beseech Thee, Almighty
God, mercifully to look upon Thy
people ; that by Thy great good-
ness they may be governed and
preserved evermore both in body
and soul ; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

The Collect for Ash- Wednesday.

AT LAUDS.

f~. Draw nigh unto My soul
and save It.

R/. O deliver Me because of
Mine enemies.

This f. and R/. shall be daily
said at Lauds of the week-day

till Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive.

*f. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) O Lord, behold
My affliction : for the enemy hath
magnified himself.

Psalms as on Septuagesima,p. 46.

(2.) I called upon the Lord in
trouble : and the Lord heard Me
at large.

(3.) O Lord, Thou hast pleaded :
the causes of My Soul ; Thou hast
Eedeemed My Life.

(4.) O My people, what have I
done unto thee ; and wherein have
I wearied thee ? testify against
Me.

(5.) Shall evil be recompensed
for good ? for they have digged a
pit for My Soul.

The Chapter, Heb. ix. 11, 12.

Christ being come an High Priest
of good things to come, by a greater
and more perfect tabernacle, not
made with hands, that is to say,
not of this building ; neither by
the blood of goats and calves, but
by His Own Blood He entered in
once into the holy place, having
obtained eternal Redemption for
us.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Pange lingua gloriosi.

This Hymn is said at Lauds daily,
till Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive.

This Hymn, if too long, may be he-
gun at the verse " Thirty years
among us dwelling."

Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle
With "completed victory rife ;

And above the Cross's trophy
Tell the triumph of the strife :

How the world's Redeemer conquered
By surrendering of His Life.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT.

God his Maker, sorely grieving
That the first-made Adam fell,

When he ate the fruit of sorrow,
"Whose reward was death and hell,

Noted then this wood, the ruin
Of the ancient wood to quell.

For the work of our Salvation
Needs would have his order so,

And the multiform deceiver's
Art by art would overthrow,

And from thence would bring the
Med' cine
Whence the insult of the foe.

Wherefore, when the sacred fulness
Of th' appointed time was come,

This world's Maker left His Father,
Sent the Heavenly Mansion from,

And proceeded, God Incarnate,
Of the Virgin's Holy Womb.

Thirty years among us dwelling,
His appointed time fulfilled,

Born for this, He meets His Passion,
For that this He freely willed :

On the Cross the Lamb is lifted,
Where His life-blood shall be spilled.

He endured the nails, the spitting,
Vinegar, and spear, and reed ;

From that Holy Body broken
Blood and Water forth proceed :

Earth and stars, and sky, and ocean,
By that flood from stain are freed.

Faithful Cross ! above all other

One and only noble Tree !
None in foliage, none in. blossom,

None in fruit thy peer may be :
Sweetest wood and sweetest iron!

Sweetest Weight is hung on thee.

Bend Thy boughs, 0 Tree of Glory!

Thy relaxing sinews bend ;
For awhile the ancient rigour,

That thy birth bestowed, suspend ;
And the King of Heavenly Beauty

On thy bosom gently tend !

Thou alone wast counted worthy
This world's Ransom to uphold ;

For a shipwrecked race preparing
Harbour, like the Ark of old ;

With the sacred Blood anointed
From the smitten Lamb that roll'd.

To the Trinity be glory

Everlasting, as is meet;
Equal to the Father, equal

To the Son and Paraclete ;
Trinal Unity, Whose praises

All created things repeat. Amen.

~f. Deliver Me from Mine ene-
mies, O God.

R/. Defend Me from them that
rise up against Me.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus saith, "Which of you con-
vinceth Me of sin ? and if I say
the truth, why do ye not believe
Me ? He that is of God heareth
God's words ; ye therefore hear
them not, because ye are not of
God.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT PRIME.

Antiphon. I have not a devil :
but I honour My Father, and ye
do dishonour Me.

From this day to Loiv Sunday is
not said the R. to the Chapter
at Prime, but till Wednesday
in Holy Week, inclusive, in its
place is said,

J. O Lord, arise and help us.

R/. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon. I seek not Mine own
glory : there is One that seeketh,
and judgeth.

The Chapter, Heb. ix. 11, 12.

Christ being come an High Priest
of good things to come, by a greater
and more perfect tabernacle, not
made with hands, that is to say,
not of this building ; neither by
the blood of goats and calves, but
by His own Blood He entered in
once into the holy place, having ob-
tained eternal Bedeinption for us.

R. Deliver My Soul from the
sword : My Darling from the power

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT.

of the dog. Y. Deliver Me, 0
Lord, from the evil man : and pre-
serve Me from the wicked man.
ty. My Darling from the power
of the dog. Deliver My Soul from
the sword, My Darling from the
power of the dog.

These Us. to the Chapters at Teree,
Sext, None, and Vespers are said
daily on week-days till the Wed-
nesday in Holy Week inclusive.

t. Save Me from the lion's
mouth.

Ifr. Thou hast heard Me also
from among the horns of the uni-
corns.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

ion. Verily, verily, I say
unto you : if a man keep My say-
ing, he shall never see death.

The Chapter, Heb. ix. 13, 14.

For if the blood of bulls and of
goats, and the ashes of an heifer
sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth
to the purifying of the flesh ; how
much more shall the Blood of
Christ, Who, through the eternal
Spirit, offered Himself without
spot to God, purge your conscience
from dead works to serve the liv-
ing God ?

R. Save Me from the lion's
mouth ; Thou hast heard Me also
from among the horns of the uni-
corns, t. Deliver My Soul from
the sword, My Darling from the
power of the dog. ~fy. Thou hast
heard Me also from among the
horns of the unicorns. Save Me
from the lion's mouth ; Thou hast
heard Me also from among the
horns of the unicorns.

V. O shut not up My soul with
the sinners.

R\ ISTor My life with the blood-
thirsty.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT NOXE.

Antiphon. Your father Abra-
ham : rejoiced to see My day, and
he saw it, and was glad.

The Chapter, Heb. ix. 15.

And for tins cause He is the
Mediator of the new testament,
that by means of death, for the
redemption of the transgressions
that were under the first testa-
ment, they which are called might
receive the promise of eternal in-
heritance.

R. Princes have persecuted Me
without a cause, but My heart
standeth in awe of Thy Word. I
am as glad of Thy Word. ~f. As
one that findeth great spoils. R?. I
am as glad of Thy Word. Princes
have persecuted Me without a
cause, but My heart standeth in
awe of Thy Word. I am as glad
of Thy Word.

V. Deliver Me, O Lord, from
the evil man.

ty. And preserve Me from the
wicked man.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPERS.

The Chapter, Heb. ix. 11, 12.

Christ being come an High Priest
of good things to come, by a greater
and more perfect tabernacle, not
made with hands, that is to say,
not of this building; neither by

THE FIFTH WEEK IN LENT.

the blood of goats and calves, but
by His own Blood He entered in
once into the holy place, having ob-
tained eternal Redemption for us.
R. How long shall Mine ene-
mies triumph over Me ? consider
and hear Me, O Lord My God.
T. For if I be cast down, they that
trouble Me will rejoice at it. R?.
Consider and hear Me, O Lord My
God. How long shall Mine ene-
mies triumph over Me ? consider
and hear Me, O Lord My God.

Hymn, Vexilla Regis prodeunt,
p. 76/

S. They gave Me gall to eat.
R/. And when I was thirsty
they gave Me vinegar to drink.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Verily, verily, I say unto you,
Before Abraham was, I am. Then
took they up stones to cast at
Him ; but Jesus hid Himself, and
went out of the temple.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

MONDAY. AT LAUDS.

f. and R7. as at p. 77.

Antiphons and Psalms as in the

, Psalter.

The Chapter, Jer. xi. 18, 19.

The Lord hath given Me know-
ledge of it, and I know it : then
Thou showedst Me their doings.
But I was like a Lamb or an ox
that is brought to the slaughter.

R;. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, Pange lingua gloriosi, ^'.
and E$., p. 77.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

In the last day, that great day
of the Feast : Jesus stood and

cried, saying, If any man thirst,
let him come unto Me and drink.
Lauds are this said daily till the
end of the week, except the An-
tiphon to Benedictus, which is
daily changed.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon. The ungodly are
minded : to do Me some mischief,
and My Heart is disquieted with-
in Me.

AT TEECE.

Antiphon. O Lord, Thou hast
pleaded : the causes of My Soul ;
Thou hast Redeemed My Life.
The Chapter, Isa J. 6, 7.

I gave My Back to the smiters,
and My Cheeks to them that
plucked off the hair: I hid not
My Face from shame and spitting.
For the Lord God will help Me ;
therefore shall I not be con-
founded.

R. as at Terce on Sunday, p. 78.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. O My people, what
have I done unto thee : and where-
in have I wearied thee? testify
against Mc.

The Chapter, Isa. 1. 7.
For the Lord God will help
Me ; therefore shall I not be con-
founded : therefore have I set My
Face like a flint, and I know that
I shall not be ashamed.
R. as at Sext on Sunday, p. 79.
The Collects as on Sunday.

THE FIFTH WEEK IN LENT.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. Shall evil be recom-
pensed for good : for they have
digged a pit for My Soul.

The Chapter, Jer. xvii. 18.

Let them be confounded that
persecute Me, but let not Me be
confounded ; let them be dismay-
ed, but let not Me be dismayed :
bring upon them the day of evil,
and destroy them with double de-
struction.

R. as at None on Sunday, p. 79.

The Collects as on Sunday.

Prime, Terce, Sext, and None are
thus said daily, with the change
of the Collect for the week, till
Wednesday in Holy Week in-
clusive, except on Palm Sunday.

AT YESPEES.

Antiphons and Psalms as in the
Psalter.

The Chapter, Lament, iii. 58.

O Lord, Thou hast pleaded the
causes of My Soul ; Thou hast re-
deemed My Life.

It. How long shall Mine ene-
mies triumph over Me ? consider
and hear Me, O Lord My God.
f. For if I be cast down, they
that trouble Me will rejoice at it.
R,?. Consider and hear Me, O Lord
My God. How long shall Mine
| enemies triumph over Me ? Con-
sider and hear Me, O Lord My
God.

Hymn, Vexilla Eegis prodeunt,
V. and BZ., p. 76.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Lf any man thirst : let him come
unto Me, and drink, and out of

his belly shall flow rivers of living
water.

The Collects as on Sunday.

Vespers are thus said daily till
the end of the week, except the
Antiphon to Magnificat, which
is daily changed.

TUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

My time is not yet come : but
your time is alway ready.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Go ye up unto this feast : I go
not up yet unto this feast, for My
time is not yet full come.

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

My sheep hear My voice : and
I know them.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Many good works have I showed
you : from My Father ; for which
of those works do ye stone Me ?

THURSDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Why trouble ye the woman :
for she hath wrought a good work
upon Me.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

In that she hath poured this
ointment : on My Body, she did
it for My Burial.

FEIDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Now the feast of unleavened
bread drew nigh : which is called
the Passover, and the chief priests

THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFOEE EASTEE.

and scribes sought how they might
kill Hhn ; for they feared the
people.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

The chief priests and the scribes :
sought how they might take Him
by craft, and put Him to death.
But they said, Not on the feast

day, lest there be an uproar of the
people.

SATTTEDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
With desire : have I desired to
eat this Passover with you, before
I suffer.

5H)c SutvOai) next Before lEaster, commonlo eallctt ^alm Suntrap.

AT THE FIEST

VESPEES.

Antiphons

and Psalms

as in the

Psalter.

The Chapter,

Phil. ii. 5-7.

Let this
mind be in
you, which
was also in
Christ Jesus :
Who, being
in the form of
G-od, thought
it not rob-
bery to be
equal with
G-od; but
made Him-
self of no re-
putation, and
took upon
Him the
form of a ser-
vant.

R. as at the
First Ves-
pers of the
Fifth Sun-
day in Lent,
p. 76.

Hymn, Vex-
illa Regis
prodeunt,T.
and B^. p. 7 6.

THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFOEE EASTEE.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And now, O Father ; glorify
Thou Me with Thine Own Self
with the glory which I had with
Thee before the world was.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting
God, Who, of Thy tender lore
towards mankind, 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 we may both
follow the example of His pati-
ence, and also be made partakers
of His Eesurrection ; through the
Same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

The Collect for Ash Wednesday.

AT LAUDS.

This f. and R\ said till Thursday.

V. Draw nigh unto My Soul,
and save It.

R\ O deliver Me because of
Mine enemies.

Antiphons. (1.) The Lord God
will help Me : therefore shall I
not be confounded.

Psalms as on Septuagesima,p. 40.

(2.) They kept Me in : on every
side ; they kept Me in, I say, on
every side ; but in the Xame of
the Lord will I destroy them.

(3.) Give sentence with Me : O
God, and defend My cause.

(4.) Let them be confounded :
that persecute Me ; but let not
Me be confounded.

(5.) With Angels and holy chil-
dren : may we be found faithful to
the Conqueror of death, and sing
Ho s anna in the highest.

The Chapter, Phil. ii. 5—7.

Let this mind be in you, which
was also in Christ Jesus : Who
being in the form of God, thought
it not robbery to be equal with
God ; but made Himself of no re-
putation, and took upon Him the
form of a servant.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, Pange lingua gloriosi,
T". and Rr., as at p. 77.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And the multitudes that went
before, and that followed, cried,
saying, Hosanna to the Son of
David ; Blessed is He that com-
eth in the Xame of the Lord ; Ho-
sanna in the highest.

Collects as at the First Vespei^s.

AT PEIAIE.

. Antiphon. Hosanna : Blessed is
the King of Israel that cometh in
the iS"ame of the Lord.

AT TEBCE.

Antiphon. And a very great mul-
titude : spread their garments in
the way, others cut down branches
from the trees, and strawed them
in the way, saying, Hosanna to
the Son of David ; Blessed is He
that cometh in the jS^ame of the
Lord ; Hosanna in the highest.

The Chapter, Phil. ii. 5—7.

Let this mind be in you, which
was also in Christ Jesus : Who

THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFOEE EASTEK.

being in the form of God, thought
it not robbery to be equal with
God ; but made Himself of no re-
putation, and took upon Him the
form of a servant.

R. My lovers and My neigh-
bours did stand looking upon My
trouble. S. And My kinsmen stood
afar off. ~fy. Looking upon My
trouble. My lovers and My neigh-
bours did stand looking upon My
trouble.

S. Save Me from the lion's
mouth.

ty. Thou hast heard Me also
from among the horns of the uni-
corns.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. And as He went : they
spread their clothes in the way,
saying, Blessed be the King that
cometh in the Name of the Lord ;
peace in heaven, and glory in the
highest.

The Chapter, Phil. ii. 8.

He humbled Himself, and be-
came obedient unto death, even
the death of the Cross.

R. Give heed to Me, O Lord,
and hearken to the voice of them
that contend with Me. Shall evil
be recompensed for good? for
they have digged a pit for My
Soul. f. Remember that I stood
before Thee to speak for them.
fy. Shall evil be recompensed for
good ? for they have digged a pit
for My Soul. Give heed to Me,
O Lord, and hearken to the voice
of them that contend with Me.
Shall evil be recompensed for

good ? for they have digged a pit
for My Soul.

t. O shut not up My Soul with
the sinners.

ty. Nor My Life with the blood-
thirsty.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.

Antiphon. Much people : took
branches of palm trees, and cried,
Hosanna ; Blessed is the King of
Israel, that cometh in the Name
of the Lord.

The Chapter, Phil. ii. 9, 10.

Wherefore God also hath highly
exalted Him, and given Him a
Name which is above every name ;
that at the Name of Jesus every
knee should bow, of things in
heaven, and things in earth, and
things under the earth.

R. Save Me, O God : for the
waters are come in, even unto My
Soul. And hide not Thy Face
from Thy Servant, for I am in
trouble. O haste Thee, and hear
Me. t. Draw nigh unto My
Soul, and save It : O deliver Me,
because of Mine enemies, ty.
For I am in trouble. O haste
Thee, and hear Me. Save Me, O
God, for the waters are come in,
even unto My Soul. And hide
not Thy Face from Thy Servant,
for I am in trouble. O haste
Thee, and hear Me.

t. Deliver Me, O Lord, from
the evil man.

IV- And preserve Me from the
wicked man.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

MONDAY BEFORE EASTEE.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphons and Psalms as in the
Psalter.

The Chapter as at Lauds.

R. When He was come near,
He beheld the city and wept over
it. ~t. O Israel, return unto the
Lord thy God. B2. When He was
come near, He beheld the city and
wept over it.

Hymn, Vexilla Hegis prodeunt,
t. andty.,p. 76.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

A multitude with branches of
palm go forth to meet their Lord,
and worship the Son of God. All
people adore Him, and in His
praise is thundered through the
sky, Hosanna in the highest.

Collects as at the First Vespers.

The Chapter, Jer. xi. 18, 19.

The Lord hath given Me know-
ledge of it and I know it : then
Thou showedst Me their doings.
But I was like a Lamb or an ox
that is brought to the slaughter.

fy. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, Pange lingua, f. and 1^.,
#.77.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Thou couldest have no power :
at all against Me, except it were
given thee from above.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT PEIME.

ion. The ungodly are
minded : to do Me some mischief,
and My heart is disquieted within
Me.

JMonfcat) before faster.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) I hid not My
Face : from shame and spitting.

Psalms as on Mondays.

(2.) Smite the Shepherd : and
the sheep shall be scattered.

(3.) So they weighed for My
price : thirty pieces of silver ; a
goodly price that I was prised at
of them.

(4.) Waters flowed over Mine
Head : then I said, I am cut off,
I called upon Thy Name, 0 Lord,
out of the low dungeon.

(5.) Behold, O Lord : the lips
of those that rise up against Me,
and their devices against Me all
the day.

AT TEECE.

ion. O Lord, Thou hast
pleaded : the causes of My Soul ;
Thou hast redeemed My Life.

The Chapter, Isa. 1. 6, 7.

I gave My Back to the smiters ;
and My Cheeks to them that
plucked off the hair : I hid not
My Face from shame and spit-
ting. For the Lord God will help
Me ; therefore shall I not be con-
founded.

It. My lovers and My neigh-
bours did stand looking upon My
trouble. /. And My kinsmen
stood afar off. Tty. Looking upon
My trouble. My lovers and My
neighbours did stand looking upon
My trouble.

MONDAY BEFOEE EASTER.

f. Save Me from the lion's
mouth.

R,?. Thou hast heard Me also
from among the horns of the uni-
corns.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon. O My people, what
have I done unto thee : and where-
in have I wearied thee? testify
against Me.

The Chapter, Isa. 1. 7.

For the Lord God will help
Me ; therefore shall I not be con-
founded : therefore have I set My
Face like a flint, and I know that
I shall not be ashamed.

R. Give heed to Me, O Lord,
and hearken to the voice of them
that contend with Me. Shall evil
be recompensed for good ? for they
have digged a pit for My Soul.
~jt> Remember that I stood before
Thee to speak good for them. R/.
Shall evil be recompensed for
good ? for they have digged a pit
for My Soul. Give heed to Me,
O Lord, and hearken to the voice
of them that contend with Me.
Shall evil be recompensed for
good ? for they have digged a pit
for My Soul.

f. O shut not up My Soul with
the sinners.

R/. Nor My Life with the blood-
thirsty.

The Collects as on Sunday.

pensed for good : for they have
digged a pit for My Soul.

The Chapter, Jer. xvii. 18.

R. Save Me, O God : for the
waters are come in, even unto My
Soul. And hide not Thy Face
from Thy Servant, for I am in
trouble. O haste Thee, and hear
Me. f. Draw nigh unto My Soul,
and save It : O deliver Me be-
cause of Mine enemies. R/. For
I am in trouble. O haste Thee,
and hear Me. Save Me, O God,
for the waters are come in, even
unto My Soul. And hide not Thy
Face from Thy Servant, for I am
in trouble. O haste Thee, and
hear Me.

f. Deliver Me, O Lord, from
the evil man.

R?. And preserve Me from the
wicked man.

The Collect as on Sunday.

Prime, Terce, Sext, and None are
thus said till Wednesday inclu-

AT NONE.

Antiphon. Shall evil be recom-

AT VESPEES.

Antiphon s and Psalms as in the
Psalter.

The Chapter, Lam. iii. 58.

O Lord, Thou hast pleaded the
causes of My Soul : Thou hast re-
deemed My Life.

TUESDAY EEFOEE EASTEE.

It. Sinners have said, Let us lay
wait for blood, let us lurk privily
for the Innocent without cause, let
us swallow them up alive as the
grave. We shall fill our houses
with spoil, f. Such things did
they imagine, and were deceived :
for their own wickedness hath
blinded them. fyr. We shall fill
our houses with spoil. Sinners
have said, Let us lay wait for
blood, let us lurk privily for the
Innocent without cause, let us
swallow them up alive as the
grave. We shall fill our houses
with spoil.

This R. is said till Wednesday
inclusive.

Hymn. Vexilla Regis prodeunt,
f. andfy.,p. 76.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I have power : to lay down My
life, and I have power to take it
again.

The Collects as on Sunday.

©uesttay before lEaster.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) Hide not Thy
Face from Me : for I am in trou-
ble. O haste Thee, and hear Me.

Psalms as on Tuesday.

(2.) Defend My cause : against
the ungodly people. O deliver
Me from the deceitful and wicked
man.

(3.) When I was in trouble : I
called upon the Lord, and He
heard Me out of the belly of hell.

(4.) O Lord, I am oppressed :
undertake for Me.

(5.) Let us oppress the poor
Righteous Man : because He is
clean contrary to our doings.

The Chapter, Sfc, as on Monday,
p. 85.

Hymn, f. and Tty.,p. 77.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Wo man taketh from Me My
life : but I lay it down of Myself.

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT YESPEES.

Antiphons and Psalms as in the
Psalter.

Chapter, Sfc, as on Monday.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I sat daily with you : teaching
in the temple, and ye laid no hold
on Me.

The Collects as on Sunday.

aSUtmcstrarj before "Easter.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphons. (1.) Deliver me from
bloodguiltiness : O God, Thou
that art the God of my health ;
and my tongue shall sing of Thy
Righteousness.

Psalms of Wednesday.

(2.) I heard the defaming of
many : fear on every side ; but
the Lord is with Me as a mighty
terrible One.

(3.) These also that seek the
hurt of My Soul : they shall go
under the earth.

(4.) All Mine enemies have
heard of My trouble : they are
glad that Thou hast done it.

WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTEE.

(5.) Bind, O Lord, tlie kings of
the heathen in chains : and their
nobles with links of iron.

The Chapter, Sfc, as on Monday,
.p. 85.

Hymn, t. and fy., p. 77.
Antiphon to Benedictus.

Peter, what, could ye not watch
with Me : one hour ?

The Collects as on Sunday.

AT VESPERS.

Antiphons and Psalms as in the
Psalter.

The Chapter, Isa. liii. 6, 7.

All we like sheep have gone
astray : we have turned every one
to his own way ; and the Lord
hath laid on Him the iniquity of
us all. He was oppressed, and
He was afflicted, yet He opened
not His Mouth.

R. as on Monday, p. 87.
Hymn, f. and ty., p. 76.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I was daily with you : in the
temple teaching, and ye took Me
not.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY God, we beseech
Thee graciously to behold this
Thy family, for which our Lord
Jesus Christ was contented to be
Betrayed, and given up into the
hands of wicked men, and to suffer
death upon the Cross ; Who now
livcth and reigneth with Thee and
the Holy Ghost, ever one God,
world without end. Amen.

J^launtip ®i)urstfap.

AT LAUDS.

The customary Invocation of the
Blessed Trinity, Sfc, shall be
said in silence, and the reader
shall immediately begin the An-
tiphon; and this shall be so
done at all the Sours, till the
Lauds of Easter Day.

Antiphons. (1.) Thou wilt "be
justified in Thy saying : and clear
when Thou art judged.

The Psalms for Thursday, all
without Glory be to the Father,
which is not said again until the
First Vespers of Faster Day.

(2.) He is brought as a Lamb
to the slaughter : He openeth not
His Mouth.

(3.) Mine Heart within Me is
broken : all My Bones shake.

(4.) He shall not cry nor lift up :
nor cause His Voice to be heard
in the street.

(5.) Surely He hath borne our
griefs : and carried our sorrows.

Then immediately is begun the An-
tiphon to Benedictus.

Now he that betrayed Him :
gave them a sign, saying, Whom-
soever I shall kiss, that Same is
He : hold Him fast.

Benedictus.

After the Antiphon is ended, is
said, all kneeling,

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.

y\ Christ became obedient for
us unto death.

MAUNDY THUBSDAY.

ty. Even the death of the Cross.
Our Father.

Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li.

And then, without The Lord be
immediately

with you, &c.,
said

The Collect.

'ALMIG-HTY God, we beseech
Thee graciously to behold this
Thy family, for which our Lord
Jesus 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.

Thus end the Lauds.

The Psalm Ad Te levavi and the
Prayers for the Peace of the
Church note cease till the day
after Trinity Sunday.

The Memorials usually said at
Lauds and Vespers are omitted
until after Low Sunday.

AT PEIJTE.

Immediately after the customary
Invocation of the Blessed Trinity
and the Lord's Prayer in silence,

Antiphon. Christ became obe-
dient : for us unto death, even the
death of the Cross.

Deus, in nomine Tuo. Ps. liv.

Beati immaculati, and Hetribue
servo Tuo, Ps. cxix., as in the
Psalter.

Then immediately follotos,

Lord, have mercy upon us, and

the rest as at Lauds, and after
the Collect,

f. The Lord be with you.

ty. And with thy spirit.

S. Bless we the Lord.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Thus endeth Pnme, and so shall
be said Terce, Sext, None, on
this day, except, of course, with
their own Psalms.

AT VESPEES.

After the customary Invocation of
the Blessed Trinity and the
Lord's Prayer in silence shall
be begun immediately the

Antiphon (1.) I will receive
the Cup of Salvation.

Credidi. Ps. cxvi. 10.

10 I believed, and therefore
will I speak ; but I was sore trou-
bled : I said in my haste, All men
are liars.

11 What reward shall I give
unto the Lord : for all the bene-
fits that He hath done unto me ?

12 I will receive the cup of sal-
vation : and call upon the Name
of the Lord.

13 I will pay my vows now in
the presence of all His people :
right dear in the sight of the Lord
is the death of His saints.

14 Behold, O Lord, how that I
am Thy servant : I am Thy ser-
vant, and the son of Thine hand-
maid ; Thou hast broken my bonds
in sunder.

15 I will offer to Thee the sacri-
fice of thanksgiving : and will call
upon the Name of the Lord.

MA.UNDY THURSDAY.

16 I will pay my vows unto the
Lord, in the sight of all His peo-
ple : in the courts of the Lord's
house, even in the midst of thee,

0 Jerusalem. Praise the Lord.

Antiphon (1.) I will receive
the Cup of Salvation : and call
upon the Name of the Lord.

(2.) I labour for peace.

Ad Dominum. Ps. cxx.

1 When I was in trouble I called
upon the Lord : and He heard me.

2 Deliver my soul, O Lord,
from lying lips : and from a de-
ceitful tongue.

3 What reward shall be given
or done unto thee, thou false
tongue : even mighty and sharp
arrows, with hot burning coals.

4 Wo is me, that I am con-
strained to dwell with Mesech :
and to have my habitation among
the tents of Kedar.

5 My soul hath long dwelt a-
mong them : that are enemies
unto peace.

6 I labour for peace, but when

1 speak unto them thereof : they
make them ready to battle.

(2.) I labour for peace : but
when I speak unto them thereof
they make them ready to battle.

(3.) Keep Me, O Lord.

Eripe me, Domine. Ps. cxl.

1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the
evil man : and preserve me from
the wicked man.

2 Who imagine mischief in
their hearts : and stir up strife all
the day long.

3 They have sharpened their
tongues like a serpent : adder's
poison is under their lips.

4 Keep me, O Lord, from the
hands of the ungodly : preserve
me from the wicked men, who are
purposed to overthrow my goings.

5 The proud have laid a snare
for me, and spread a net abroad
with cords : yea, and set traps in
my way.

6 I said unto the Lord, Thou
art my God : hear the voice of my
prayers, O Lord.

7 O Lord God, Thou strength
of my health : Thou hast covered
my head in the day of battle.

8 Let not the ungodly have his
desire, O Lord : let not his mis-
chievous imagination prosper, lest
they be too proud.

9 Let the mischief of their own
lips fall upon the head of them :
that compass me about.

10 Let hot burning coals fall
upon them : let them be cast into
the fire, and into the pit, that they
never rise up again.

11 A man full of words shall
not prosper upon the earth : evil
shall hunt the wicked person to
overthrow him.

12 Sure I am that the Lord will
avenge the poor : and maintain the
cause of the helpless.

13 The righteous also shall give
thanks unto Thy Name : and the
just shall continue in Thy sight.

(3.) Keep Me, O Lord, from the
hands of the ungodly.

(4.) Keep Me from the snare.

Domine, clamavi. Ps. cxli.

1 Lord, I call upon Thee, haste
Thee unto me : and consider my
voice when I cry unto Thee.

2 Let my prayer be set forth in
Thy sight as the incense : and let
the lifting up of my hands be an
evening sacrifice.

MATTNDT THTTBSDAY.

3 Set a watch, O Lord, before
my mouth : and keep the door of
my lips.

4 O let not mine heart be in-
clined to any evil thing : let me
not be occupied in ungodly works
with the men that work wicked-
ness, lest I eat of such things as
please them.

5 Let the righteous rather smite
me friendly : and reprove me.

6 But let not their precious
balms break my head : yea, I will
pray yet against their wicked-
ness.

7 Let their judges be over-
thrown in stony places : that they
may hear my words, for they are
sweet.

8 Our bones lie scattered be-
fore the pit : like as when one
breaketh and heweth wood upon
the earth.

9 But mine eyes look unto Thee,
O Lord God : in Thee is my trust,
O cast not out my soul.

10 Keep me from the snare that
they have laid for me : and from
the traps of the wicked doers.

11 Let the ungodly fall into
their own nets together : and let
me ever escape them.

(4.) Keep Me from the snare
that they have laid for Me, and
from the traps of the wicked doers.

(5.) I looked also upon My
Eight Hand.

Voce mea ad Domlnum. Ps. cxlii.

1 I cried unto the Lord with
my voice : yea, even unto the

Lord did I make my supplica-
tion.

2 I poured out my complaints
before Him : and showed Him of
my trouble.

3 When my spirit was in heavi-
ness Thou knewest my path : in
the way wherein I walked have
they privily laid a snare for me.

4 I looked also upon my right
hand : and saw there was no man
that would know me.

5 I had no place to flee unto :
and no man cared for my soul.

6 I cried unto Thee, O Lord,
and said : Thou art my hope, and
my portion in the land of the
living.

7 Consider my complaint : for
I am brought very low.

8 O deliver me from my perse-
cutors : for they are too strong
for me.

9 Bring my soul out of prison,
that I may give thanks unto Thy
jN"ame : which thing if Thou wilt
grant me, then shall the righteous
resort unto my company.

(5.) Hooked also upon My Eight
Hand : and saw there was no man
that would know Me.

And then immediately folloics the
Antiphon to Magnificat.

And as they were eating : Jesus
took Bread, and blessed It, and
brake It, and gave It to the dis-
ciples.

Magnificat.

And the Vespers shall forthwith
end, alllcneeling , with Lord, have
mercy upon us, &c, and the
Collect as at Prime.

GOOD FRIDAY.

Goo* Jrttrap.

AT LAUDS.

Antiplwns. (1.) God spared not
His Own Son : but delivered Him
up for us all.

Psalms of Friday.

(2.) My spirit is vexed within

Me : and My
heart within
Me is deso-
late.

(3.) But the
other male-
factor an-
swering re-
buked him :
saying, We
receive the
due reward
of our deeds,
but this Man
hath done no-
thing amiss.
Lord, remem-
ber me when
Thou comest
into Thy
Kingdom.

(4.) Is it
nothing to
you, all ye
that pass by :
behold and
see if there be
any sorrow
like unto
My sorrow,
which is done
unto Me.

(5.) What
are these
Wounds in
Thy Hands?
Those with

which I was wounded in the house

of My friends.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And they set up over His Head,
His accusation : written, THIS IS
JESUS THE KING OF THE
JEWS.

Benedictus.

EASTER EVEN.

And the Lauds shall continue and
end as on Maundy Thursday,
except that the Colled shall end
at the word Cross.

Prime, Terce, Sext, and None, as
on Maundy Thursday, except
that at the commencement of the
f'. Christ became obedient, a
genuflection is made.

The Collect shall end as at Lauds.

grave,
tion.

I will be

on Maundy
Thursday
till the

Antiphon to
^agnificat#

Now there
stood by the
Cross of Je.
sus: His Mo-
ther.

After the An-
tiphon is
ended is

kneeling,
-kord, have
mercyupon
us, and the
r*st as at
Lauds, r>
88, the Col'.
lect ending
at the word
Cross.

©asttr (Sbcn.
at lauds.

_ ions.
(!•) O death,
I will be thy
plagues : O
thy destruc-

Psalms as on Saturday.

(2.) Behold, and see : if there
be any sorrow like unto My
sorrow.

(3.) Thou hast laid Me in the
lowest pit : in the place of dark-
ness, and in the deep.

(4.) I will break in pieces the

EASTEE EVEN".

gates of brass : and cut in sunder
the bars of iron.

(5.) They shall mourn for Him :
as one mourneth for his only

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And there was Mary Magda-
lene : and the other Mary, sitting
over against the sepulchre.

And the rest as on Maundy Thurs-
day, except the Collect as below.

Prime, Terce, Sext, and None, as

on Good Friday, except the Col-
lect as below.

The Collect.

GRANT, O Lord, that as we
are baptized into the death of Thy
blessed Son our Saviour Jesus
Christ ; so by continual mortify-
ing our corrupt affections we may
be Buried with Him; and that
through the grave and gate of
death, we may pass to our joyful
Resurrection ; for His merits,
Who Died, and was Buried, and
Rose again for us, Thy Son Jesus
Christ our Lord.

EASTEE DAT.

ttszom saD.

AT THE FIRST TESPEES.

These Vespers shall begin at once
with the

Antiphon. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Laudate Do-
minium, om-
nes gentes.
Ps. cxvii.

1 O praise
the Lord, all
ye heathen :
praise Him,
all ye na-
tions.

2 For His
merciful
kindness is
ever more
and more to-
wards us :
and the truth
of the Lord
endureth for
ever. Praise
the Lord.

Glory be to
the Father,
&c.

Antiphon.
Alleluia. Al-
leluia. Al-
leluia. Alle-
luia.

Antiphon.
In the end of
the Sabbath,
as it began
to dawn toward the first day of
the week, came Mary Magdalene
and the other Mary to see the
sepulchre. Alleluia.

Magnificat.

After the repetition of the Anti-
phon,

EASTEB DAT.

f. The Lord be with you.
IV- And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY God, Who
through Thine Only-begotten Son
Jesus Christ hast overcome death,
and opened unto us the gate of
everlasting Life ; We humbly be-
seech Thee, that, as by Thy spe-
cial grace preventing us Thou
dost put into our minds good de-
sires, 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.

S. The Lord be with you.

Tty. And with thy spirit.

~f. Bless we the Lord.

ty. Thanks be to God. [At
Lauds add Alleluia.]

And thus shall end all the Hours
until Low Sunday.

AT LAUDS.

f. In Thy Resurrection, O
Christ.

1^?. Let heaven and earth re-
joice. Alleluia.

f~. O God, make speed to save
us.

1^7. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

Tty. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

Antiphons. (1.) The Angel of
the Lord : descended from heaven,
and came and rolled back the
stone from the door, and sat upon
it. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Psalms for Sundays and Feast-
days.

(2.) And, behold, there was a
great earthquake : for the Angel
of the Lord descended from hea-
ven. Alleluia.

(3.) His countenance was like
lightning : and his raiment white
as snow. Alleluia, Alleluia.

(4.) And for fear of him : the
keepers did shake, and became as
dead men. Alleluia.

(5.) And the Angel answered
and said unto the women/ Fear
not ye : for I know that ye seek
Jesus. Alleluia.

Then shall be said no Chapter, but
immediately this,

*f. The Lord is Risen from the
Tomb.

R?. Who died to save us from
our doom. Alleluia.

No Hymn is said at any Hour till
the First Vespers of Low Sunday.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And very early in the morning
the first day of the week, they
came unto the Sepulchre at the
Rising of the Sun. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

"Bless we the Lord," and
" Thanks be to God," are said
with Alleluia, from now to Tri-
nity Sunday.

Lauds are thus said till Low Sun-
day, except that the Antiphon to
Benedictus is changed as beloic.

EASTEE DAY.

AT PRIME.

f. O God, make speed, &c.

The Hymn is not said.

Antiphon (1.) The Angel of
the Lord : descended from heaven,
and came and rolled back the stone
from the door, and sat upon it.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

Deus, in nomine Tuo. Ps. liv.
Confitemini Domino. Ps. cxviii.
Beati immaculati, and Metribue
servo Tuo. Ps. cxix.

After the Antiphon is added,

This is the Day which the Lord
hath made ; we will rejoice and
be glad in it.

The Chapter is not said.

f. The Lord is Eisen.

Tty. As He said. Alleluia.

Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds.

Prime is this said till Low Sun-
day.

AT TEECE.

It. O God, make speed, &c.

The Hymn is not said.

Antiphon (2.) And, behold, there
was a great earthquake : for the
Angel of the Lord descended from
heaven. Alleluia.

Legem pone, Sfc. Ps. cxix.

After the Antiphon is added,

This is the Day which the Lord
hath made ; we will rejoice and
;be glad in it.

The Chapter is not said.
f. The Lord is Eisen indeed.

Tty. And hath appeared unto
Simon. Alleluia.

Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds.

Terce is thus said till Loiv Sunday .

AT SEXT.

~f. O God, make speed, &c.

The Hymn is not said.

Antiphon (3.) His countenance
was like lightning : and his rai-
ment white as snow. Alleluia.

Defecit anima mea, Sfc. Ps. cxix.

After the Antiphon is added,

This is the Day which the Lord
hath made ; we will rejoice and
be glad in it.

The Chapter is not said.

*f. The Lord is Eisen from the
Tomb.

Ity. Who died to save us from
our doom. Alleluia.

Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds.

Sext is thus said till Loiv Sunday.

AT NONE.

f. O God, make speed, &c.

The Hymn is not said.

Antiphon (4.) And for fear of
him : the keepers did shake, and
became as dead men. Alleluia.

Mirabilia, Sfc. Ps. cxix.

After the Antiphon is added,

This is the Day which the Lord
hath made; we will rejoice and
be glad in it.

The Chapter is not said.

f. In Thy Eesurrection, O
Christ.

EASTEB WEEK.

ty. Let heaven and earth re-
joice. Alleluia.

Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds.

None is thus said till Low Sunday.

AT THE SECOND VESPEBS.

The Second Vespers shall begin
thus :

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.

Antiphon. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Dixit Dominus, Ps. ex., and the

other Sunday Psalms.

After the Antiphon is added,

This is the Day which the Lord
hath made; we will rejoice and
be glad in it.

"f. O give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is gracious.

I^r. Because His mercy endur-
eth for ever. Alleluia.

f~. Christ our Passover is sacri-
ficed for us, therefore let us keep
the Feast.

Ity. Not with the old leaven,
nor with the leaven of malice and
wickedness; but with the unlea-
vened Bread of sincerity and truth.
Alleluia.

f. The Lord is Eisen.

T\?. As He said. Alleluia.
Antiphon to Magnificat.

And when they looked they saw
that the stone was rolled away ;
for it was great. Alleluia.

Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds.
Vespers are thus said, tvith the
Sunday Psalms, till Low Sun-
day, except that the Antiphon
to Magnificat is changed.

lEaster .ptontmp.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

What manner of communica-
tions are these that ye have one
to another, as ye walk, and are
sad ? And the one of them, whose
name was Cleopas, answering, said
unto Him, Art Thou only a stran-
ger in Jerusalem, and hast not
known the things that are come
to pass there in these days ? And
He said unto them, What things ?
And they said unto Him, Con-
cerning Jesus of Nazareth, Who
was a Prophet mighty in deed and
word, before G-od and all the peo-
ple. Alleluia.

The week-day Prayers are not said
till the day after Trinity Sun-
day.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Did not our heart burn within
us, while He talked with us by the
way ? Alleluia.

lEaster ^tustJap.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus Himself stood in the midst
of them, and saith unto them,
Peace be unto you. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Behold My Hands and My
Feet, that it is I Myself. Alleluia.

WEDNESDAY IN EASTER WEEK.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Cast the net : on the right side
of the ship, and ye shall find.
Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
This is now the third time : that
Jesus showed Himself to His dis-

FIBST SUNDAY AFTEB EASTEB, OK LOW SUNDAY.

ciples, after that He was Risen
from the dead. Alleluia.

THUESDAY IN EASTEB WEEK.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Mary stood without : at the Se-
pulchre weeping ; and seeth two
Angels in white sitting, the one
at the Head, the other at the Feet,
where the Body of Jesus had lain.
Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

They have taken away my Lord :
and I know not where they have
laid Him. If thou hast borne
Him hence, tell me where thou
hast laid Him, and I will take
Him away. Alleluia.

FBIDAY IN EASTEB WEEK.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Then the eleven disciples went
away : into Galilee, and when they
saw Him, they worshipped Him.
\ Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

All power is given unto Me : in
heaven and earth. Alleluia.

SATUEDAY IN EASTEE WEEK.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

So they ran both together : and
the other disciple did outrun Pe-
ter, and came first to the Sepul-
chre. Alleluia.

W)t JFirst Suntrarj after lEaster,
or ICoro Suntiap.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

1fr. O God, make speed, &c.
Antiphon. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Psalms for Saturday.

The Chapter, Rom. vi. 9, 10.

Christ being raised from the
dead dieth no more ; death hath
no more dominion over Him. For
in that He died, He died unto sin
once ; but in that He liveth, He
liveth unto God.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Chorus novae Hierusalem.

Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem !
To sweet new strains attune your theme ;
The while we keep, from care released,
With sober joy our Paschal Feast.

When Christ, uncoiiquered Lion, first
The Dragon's chains by rising burst :
And while with living voice He cries,
The dead of other ages rise.

Engorged in former years, their prey
Must Death and Hell restore to-day :
And many a captive soul, set free,
With Jesus leaves captivity.

Right gloriously He triumphs now,
Worthy to Whom should all things bow :
And joining heaven and earth again
Links in one commonweal the twain.

And we, as these His deeds we sing,
His suppliant soldiers, pray our King,
That in His Palace, bright and vast,
We may keep watch and ward at last.

Long as unending ages run,
To God the Father laud be done,
To God the Son our equal praise,
And God the Holy Ghost, we raise.

Amen.

y~. Abide with us.

R/. For it is toward evening,
and the day is far spent. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Now when Jesus was risen :
early the first day of the week,
He appeared first unto Mary Mag-
dalene, out of whom He had cast
seven devils. Alleluia.

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FIRST SUNDAY AFTEE EASTER, OR LOW SUNDAY.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY Father, Who hast
given Thine only Son to die for
our sins, and to Else again for our
justification ; Grant us so to put
away the leaven of malice and
wickedness, that we may alway
serve Thee in pureness of living
and truth ; through the merits of
the Same Thy Son Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

The Antiphons and Psalms as on
Easter Day, p. 96.

The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 4.

Whatsoever is born of God
overcometh the world ; and this
is the victory that overcometh the
world, even our faith.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Sermone blando Angelus.

With gentle voice the Angel gave
The women tidings at the Grave ;
" Forthwith your Master shall ye see :
He goes before to Galilee."

And while with fear and joy they

pressed
To tell these tidings to the rest,
Their Lord, their living Lord they meet,
And see His Form, and kiss His Feet.

The Eleven, when they hear, with speed
To Galilee forthwith proceed ;
That there they may behold once more
The Lord's dear Face, as oft afore.

In this our bright and Paschal day
The sun shines out with purer ray :
When Christ, to earthly sight made

plain,
The glad Apostles see again.

The Wounds, the riven Wounds, He

shows,
In that His Flesh with light that glows,
With loud accord, both far and nigh,
The Lord's Arising testify.

0 Christ, 0 King, Who lovest to bless,
Do Thou our hearts and souls possess ;
To Thee our praise that we may pay,
To Whom our laud is due, for aye.

We pray Thee, King with glory decked,
In this our Paschal joy, protect
From all that Death would fain effect,
Thy ransomed flock, Thine own elect.

To Thee Who, dead, again dost live,
.A 11 glory, Lord, Thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

So end the Hymns at all the
Hours, till the Ascension, ex-
cept the Saturday Vespers.

~f. The Lord is Risen from the
Tomb.

Ez. Who died to save us from
our doom. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Then the same day at evening,
being the first day of the week,
when the doors were shut where
the disciples were assembled for
fear of the Jews, came Jesus and
stood in the midst, and saith unto
them, Peace be unto you. Alle-
luia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

Memorial of the Resurrection.

Antiphon. And very early in
the morning, the first day of the
week, they came unto the Sepul-
chre at the Rising of the Sun.
Alleluia.

~f. The Lord is Risen indeed.

R/. And hath appeared to Si-
mon. Alleluia.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY God, Who
through Thy Only-begotten Son
Jesus Christ hast overcome death,
and opened unto us the gate of
everlasting Life ; We humbly be-
seech Thee, that, as by Thy special
grace preventing us Thou dost
put into our minds good desires,

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER, OR LOW SUNDAY.

101

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.

This Memorial is said at Lauds,
on Sundays, till the Ascension.

AT TEECE.

AT PEIME.

Hymn, Jam lucis, with the Doxo-
logy of Easter, To Thee, Who,
dead, again dost live, &c, p. 100.

Antiphon. The Angel of the
Lord: descended from heaven, and
came and rolled back the stone
from the door, and sat upon it.
Alleluia.

Deus in nomine Tuo. Ps. liv.

Beati immaeulati, and Retribue
servo Tuo. Ps. cxix.

Ps. Quictinque vult.

The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17.

Now unto the King Eternal,
Immortal, Invisible, the only Wise
God, be honour and glory for ever
and ever. Amen.

It. Jesus Christ, Son of the
living God, have mercy upon us.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou Who
hast risen from the dead. Alleluia.
I#. Have mercy upon us. Alleluia,
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost, ty. Jesus Christ, Son
of the living God, have mercy
upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia.
This It. is so said, daily, till the
Ascension.

f. O Lord, arise, help us.

II?. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

And the rest as usual.

Hymn, Nunc sancte nobis Spi-
ritus, with the Doxology of Eas-
ter, p. 100.

Antiphon. And behold, there
was a great earthquake : for the
Angel of the Lord descended from
heaven. Alleluia.

Psalms as usual.

The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 4.

Whatsoever is born of God
overcometh the world : and this
is the victory that overcometh the
world, even our faith.

It. The Lord is Eisen. Alleluia,
Alleluia, f. As He said. 1^. Al-
leluia, Alleluia. ~f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost, ty. The Lord
is Risen. Alleluia, Alleluia.

/. The Lord is Risen indeed.

ty. And hath appeared to Si-
mon. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Hymn, Eector potens verax Deus,
toith the Doxology of Easter,
p. 100.

Antiphon. His countenance was
like lightning : and his raiment
white as snow. Alleluia.

Psalms as usual.

The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 5.

Who is he that overcometh the
world, but he that believeth that
Jesus is the Son of God ? This
is He that came by water and
blood, even Jesus Christ.

It. The Lord is Eisen indeed.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. And hath

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appeared to Simon. 1^7. Alleluia,
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost, ty. The Lord is
Risen indeed. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. The Lord is Risen from the
Tomb.

I#. Who died to save us from
our doom. Alleluia.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 4.

Whatsoever is born of God
overcometh the world : and this is
the victory ihat overcometh the
world, even our faith.

Collect as at the First Vespers. *#• Thanks be to God.

AT NONE.

Hymn, Rerum Deus tenax vigor,
with the Doxology of JE aster,
p. 100.

Antiphon. And for fear of him :
the keepers did shake, and became
as dead men. Alleluia.

Psalms as usual.

The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 7.

And there are three that bear
witness in earth, the spirit, and
the water, and the blood : and
these three agree in one.

R. The Lord is Risen from the
Tomb. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Who
died to save us from our doom.
ty. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The
Lord is Risen from the Tomb.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. In Thy Resurrection, O
Christ.

Tty. Let heaven and earth re-
joice. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

Prime, Terce, Sext, and None, are
thus said till the Ascension, ex-
cept the Chapter and Collect.

Hymn. Ad Coenam Agni providi.

The Lamb's high banquet we await,
In snow-white robes of royal state :
And now, the Red Sea's channel past,
To Christ our Prince we sing at last.

Upon the Altar of the Cross,
His Body hath redeemed our loss :
And tasting of His roseate Blood,
Our life is hid with Him in God.

That Paschal Eve God's arm was bared :
The devastating Angel spared :
By strength of hand our hosts went free
From Pharaoh's ruthless tyranny.

Now Christ, our Paschal Lamb, is slain,
The Lamb of God tbat knows no stain,
The true Oblation offered here,
Our own unleavened Bread sincere.

0 Thou from Whom hell's monarch

flies,
0 great, 0 very Sacrifice, '
Thy captive people are set free,
And endless life restored in Thee.

For Christ, arising from the dead,
From conquered hell victorious sped :
And thrust the tyrant down to chains,
And Paradise for man regains.

To Thee "Who, dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, Thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

/. Abide with us.

R/. For it is toward evening,
and the day is far spent. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And after eight days came Je-
sus, the doors being shut, and

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stood in the midst, and said, Peace
be unto you. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

Memorial of the Resurrection.

Antiphon. And when they look-
ed they saw that the stone was
rolled away, for it was very great.
Alleluia.

f. The Lord is Eisen.

R?. As He said. Alleluia.

Collect for Faster Day.

This Memorial is said at Vespers
on Sundays till the Ascension.

Throughout the week, and till the
Ascension.

Lauds are said as on Low Sunday,
p. 100, except that the Psalms,
{which shall be those of Sunday)
are said under this one Anti-
phon, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alle-
luia, Alleluia : the Chapter and
Collect changing with the week.

One of the Antiphons given below
is said to Benedictus, during
this week.

Prime, Terce, Sext, and None, are
said as on Low Sunday, p. 101,
the Chapters and Collect chang-
ing with the week.

Vespers are said as at the Second
Vespers of Low Sunday, p. 102,
except that the Psalms are those
for each day of the week, and are
said under the one Antiphon,
Alleluia,Alleluia,Alleluia, Alle-
luia : the Chapter and Collect
changing with the week.

One of the Antiphons given below

is said to Magnificat during this
week.

Antiphons to Benedictus and
Magnificat for the week.

a. Thomas, because thou hast
seen : Me, thou hast believed ;
blessed are they that have not
seen, and yet have believed. Alle-
luia.

b. And many other signs truly
did Jesus : in the presence of His
disciples. Alleluia. Which are
not written in this book. Alle-
luia.

c. But these are written : that
ye might believe that Jesus is
the Christ, the Son of God : and
that believing ye might have life
through His Name. Alleluia.

Memorial of the Resurrection, to
be said daily at Lauds till the
Ascension, except on Sundays.

Antiphon. The Lord is Eisen
from the Tomb, Who died to save
us from our doom. Alleluia.

f. The Lord is Eisen.

iyr. As He said. Alleluia.

Collect for Easter Day.

Memorial of the Resurrection, to
be said daily at Vespers till the
Ascension, except on Sundays.

Antiphon. Go quickly, and tell
His disciples that He is Eisen
from the dead. Alleluia.

f". The Lord is Eisen indeed.
I#. And hath appeared to Si-
mon. Alleluia.

Collect for Faster Day.

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SECOND SUNDAY AFTEE EASTEE.

W&t Seconfc Sunbap after faster.

AT THE FIBST VESPEES.

Everything as at the First Ves-
pers of Low Sunday, p. 99, till
the

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Thou art worthy, O Lord : to
receive glory, and honour, and
power, for Thou hast created all
things, and for Thy pleasure they
are, and were created. Salvation
to our God, Which sitteth upon
the throne, and unto the Lamb.
Alleluia.

The Collect.

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
endeavour ourselves to follow the
blessed steps of His most holy
Life ; through the Same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphons and Psalms as during
the preceding iceeJc, and so till
the Ascension.

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 21, 22.

Christ also suffered for us, leav-
ing us an Example, that ye should
follow His steps : Who did no sin,
neither was guile found in His
Mouth.

I\Z. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, Sermone blando Angelus,
"f . and R?. as on Low Sunday,
p. 100.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

I am the Good Shepherd ; the
Good Shepherd giveth His Life
for His sheep. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

Everything as on Low Sunday.

AT TEECE.

as on Low Sunday,
except

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 21, 22.

Christ also suffered for us, leav-
ing us an Example, that ye should
follow His steps : Who did no sin,
neither was guile found in His
Mouth.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

Everything as on Low Sunday,
except

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 23, 24.

Who when He was reviled, re-
viled not again; when He suf-
fered, He threatened not; but
committed Himself to Him that
judgeth righteously: Who His
own Self bare our sins in His own
Body on the tree, by Whose
Stripes ye were healed.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

Every th

AT NONE.

g as on Low Sunday,
except

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 25.
For ye were as sheep going

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astray ; but are now returned
unto the Shepherd and Bishop of
your souls.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Everything as on Loio Sunday,
except

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 21, 22.

Christ also suffered for us, leav-
ing us an Example, that ye should
follow His steps : Who did no sin,
neither was guile found in His
Mouth.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I am the Good Shepherd, and

know My sheep, and am known

! of Mine ; and I lay down My Life

for the sheep. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

Antiphons to Benedictus and
Magnificat for the week.

a. Jesus said, I am the Good
Shepherd : the Good Shepherd
giveth His Life for the sheep.
Alleluia.

b. As the Father knoweth Me,
even so know I the Father : and
I lay down My Life for the sheep.
Alleluia.

c. But he that is an hireling :
and not the Shepherd, whose own
the sheep are not, seeth the wolf
coming, and leaveth the sheep and
fleeth, and the wolf catcheth them,

I and scattereth the sheep. Alleluia.

d. And other sheep I have :
which are not of this fold ; them

| also I must bring, and they shall
' hear My Voice ; and there shall
i be One Fold under One Shepherd.
Alleluia.

Wtt 2Tf)trtr Sunttap after faster,

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Everything as at the First Ves-
pers of Low Sunday, p. 99, till
the

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I am Alpha and Omega : the
Beginning and the End, the First
and the Last. I am the Root and
Offspring of David, and the bright
and morning Star. Alleluia.

The Collect.
ALMIGHTY God, Who show-
est 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 profes-
sion, and follow all such things as
are agreeable to the same ; through
our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Everything as on Low
except

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 11.

Dearly beloved, I beseech you
as strangers and pilgrims, abstain
from fleshly lusts, which war
against the soul.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus said to His disciples, A
little while and ye shall not see
Me ; and again a little while and
ye shall see Me ; because I go to
the Father. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

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.FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.

AT PRIME.

Everything as on Low

AT TEECE.

Everything as on Low Sunday,
except

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 11.

Dearly beloved, I beseech you
as strangers and pilgrims, abstain
from fleshly lusts, which war
against the soul.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 13, 14.

Submit yourselves to every or-
dinance of man for the Lord's
sake : whether it be to the King,
as supreme ; or unto governors,
as unto them that are sent by
Him, for the punishment of evil
doers, and for the praise of them
that do well.

AT NONE.

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 15.

For so is the Will of God, that
with well-doing ye may put to si-
lence the ignorance of foolish men.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 11.

Dearly beloved, I beseech you
as strangers and pilgrims, abstain
from fleshly lusts, which war
against the soul.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
What is this that He saith, A

little while ? we cannot tell what
He saith. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

Antiphons to Benedictus and
Magnificat for the week.

a. Yerily, verily, I say unto
you : that ye shall weep and la-
ment, but the world shall rejoice ;
and ye shall be sorrowful, but
your sorrow shall be turned into
joy. Alleluia.

b. Ye now therefore have sor-
row : but your sorrow shall be
turned into joy. Alleluia.

c. I will see you again : and
your heart shall rejoice, and your
joy no man taketh from you. Al-
leluia.

Htt)t Jourt?) SunUap after $asttr.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Everything as at the First Ves-
pers of Low Sunday, p. 99, till
the

Antiphon to Magnificat.
Great and marvellous are Thy
works, Lord God Almighty : just
and true are Thy ways, Thou
King of Saints. Who shall not
fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify
Thy Name? for Thou only art
Holy ; for all nations shall come
and worship before Thee ; for Thy
judgments are made manifest. Al-
leluia.

The Collect.
O ALMIGHTY God, Who
alone canst order the unruly wills
and affections of sinful men;
Grant unto Thy people, that they
may love the thing which Thou
commandest, and desire that which
Thou dost promise ; that so, among

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the sundry and manifold changes
of the world, our hearts may sure-
ly there be fixed, where true Joys
are to be found; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT LAUDS.
The Chapter, St. James i. 17.
Every good gift and every per-
fect gift is from above, and cometh
down from the Father of lights,
with Whom is no variableness,
neither shadow of turning.

fy. Thanks be to God.
Antijphon to Benedictus.

Jesus said unto His disciples,
Now I go My way to Him that
sent Me, and none of you asketh
Me, Whither goest Thou? But,
because I have said these things
unto you, sorrow hath filled your
heart. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

Everything as on Loiv Sunday.

AT TEECE.
The Chapter, St. James i. 17.
Every good gift and every per-
fect gift is from above, and cometh
down from the Father of lights,
with Whom is no variableness,
neither shadow of turning.

AT SEXT.

The Chapter, St. James i. 19.
Wherefore, my beloved bre-
I thren, let every man be swift to
1 hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

AT NONE.
The Chapter, St. James i. 21.
Wherefore lay apart all filthi-
ness and superfluity of naughti-
ness, and receive with meekness
the engrafted Word, which is
able to save your souls.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

The Chapter, St. James i. 17.
Every good gift and every per-
fect gift is from above, and cometh
down from the Father of lights,
with Whom is no variableness,
neither shadow of turning.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Nevertheless, I tell you the
truth ; it is expedient for you that
I go away ; for if I go not away,
the Comforter will not come unto
you. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

Antijphons to Benedictus and
Magnificat for the week.

a. When the Comforter is come :
He will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judg-
ment. Alleluia.

b. 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. Al-
leluia.

c. When He, the Spirit of truth,
is come : He will guide you into
all truth : and He will show you
things to come. Alleluia.

d. He shall glorify Me : for He
shall receive of Mine, and shall
show it unto you. Alleluia.

108

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTEE EASTER.

%ty jFtftf) Surrtiarj after lEaster.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Everything as at the First Ves-
pers of Low Sunday ; p. 99, till
the

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Hear, O Israel : the Lord our
God is One Lord : and thou shalt
love the Lord thy God with all
thine heart, and with all thy soul,
and with all thy might. Alleluia.

The Collect.

O LORD, from Whom all Good
Things do come ; Grant to us Thy
humble servants, that by Thy holy
inspiration we may think those
things that be good, and by Thy
merciful guiding may perform the
same ; through our Lord Jesus
Christ. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

The Chapter, St. James i. 22, 23.

Be ye doers of the Word, and
not hearers only, deceiving your
own s el ve s . For if any be a hearer
of the Word, and not a doer, he
is like unto a man beholding his
natural face in a glass.

I\Z. Thanks be to God.
Antiphon to Benedictus.

Hitherto have ye asked nothing
in My Name ; ask, and ye shall
receive. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT TEECE.

The Chapter, St. James i. 22, 23.

Be ye doers of the Word, and
not hearers only, deceiving your
own selves. For if any be a hearer
of the Word, and not a doer, he
is like unto a man beholding his
natural face in a glass.

AT SEXT.

The Chapter, St. James i. 25.

But whoso looketh into the per-
fect law of liberty, and continueth
therein, he being not a forgetful
hearer, but a doer of the work,
this man shall be blessed in his
deed.

AT NONE.

The Chapter, St. James i. 25.

Pure Religion and undefiled be-
fore God and the Father is this,
To visit the fatherless and wi-
dows in their affliction, and to
keep himself unspotted from the
world.

AT PEIME.

Everything as on Loio Sunday.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

The Chapter, St. James i. 22, 23.

Be ye doers of the Word, and
not hearers only, deceiving your
own selves. For if any be a hearer
of the Word, and not a doer, he
is like unto a man beholding his
natural face in a glass.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Ask, and ye shall receive, that
your joy may be full ; for the Fa-
ther Himself loveth you, because
ye have loved Me, and have be-
lieved. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

THE BOGATION DATS.

109

1&\)t Rogation Baps.

MONDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Ask, and it sliall be given you :
seek, and ye shall find; knock,
and it shall be opened unto you.
Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
I go to prepare : a place for you.
Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Lo, now speakest Thou plainly :
and speakest no proverb. Wow
are we sure that Thou knowest
all things, and needest not that
any man should ask Thee. Al-
leluia.

TUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
If ye shall ask anything : in My
Name, I will do it. Alleluia.

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Now, O Father, glorify Thou
Me : with Thine own Self, with
the Glory which I had with Thee
before the world was. Alleluia.

110

THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Nisi Domi~
nus, Ps.
cxxvii., and
the rest of
the Psalms
of Wednes-

The Chapter,
Acts i. 1.

The former
treatise have
I made, O
Theophilus,
of all that
Jesus began
both to do
and teach,
until the day
in which He
was Taken
Up,afterthat
He through
the Holy
Ghost had
given com-
mandments
unto the A-
postleswhom
He had cho-
sen.

R. Let not
your heart
be troubled :
ye believe in
God, believe
also in Me.
Alleluia, f.
I go to prepare a place for you.
R?. Ye believe in God, believe
also in Me. Alleluia, f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Let
not your heart be troubled : ye

AT THE EIEST VESPERS.

Antiphon. I will not leave you
comfortless; Alleluia; I will come
to you. Alleluia. Let not your
heart be troubled, neither let it
be afraid. Alleluia, Alleluia.

THE ASCENSION OP OUE LORD JESTJS CHRIST.

Ill

believe in God, believe also in Me.
Alleluia.

Hymn. iEterne Eex Altissime.

This Hymn is said at Vespers
daily, till Whitsun Eve.

Eternal Monarch, King most high,
Whose Blood hath brought Kedemption

nigh,
By Whom the death of Death was

■wrought,
And conquering Grace's battle fought ;

Ascending to the Throne of might,
And seated at the Father's right,
All power in Heaven is Jesu's own,
That here His Manhood had not known.

That so, in Nature's triple frame,
Each heavenly and each earthly name,
And things in hell's abyss abhorred,
May bend the knee and own Him Lord.

Tea, Angels tremble when they see

How changed is our humanity,

That Flesh hath purged what flesh had

stained,
And God, the Flesh of God, hath reigned.

Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard,
Who art to be our great Reward :
Our glory and our boast in Thee
For ever and for ever be !

All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay,
Ascending o'er the stars to-day ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

*f. Thou art Gone Up on high,
O Christ.

R/. Thou hast led captivity cap-
tive. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Father, I have manifested Thy
Name unto the men which Thou
gavest Me out of the world. I
pray for them, I pray not for the
world. And now I come to Thee.
AUeluia.

The Collect,

GRANT, we beseech Thee, Al-
mighty God, that like as we do

believe Thy Only-begotten Son
our Lord Jesus Christ to have
Ascended into the heavens ; so we
may also in heart and mind thither
ascend, and with Him continually
dwell, "Who liveth and reigneth
with Thee and the Holy Ghost,
One God, world without end.
Amen.

The Memorials usually said at
Lauds and Vespers are omitted
until after Trinity Sunday.

AT LAUDS.

f. I Ascend to My Father, and
your Father.

Fyf. And to My God, and your
God. Alleluia.

~f. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) Ye men of Ga-
lilee : why stand ye gazing up
into heaven ? This Same Jesus,
Which is Taken Up from you into
heaven, shall so come in like man-
ner. Alleluia.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-
days.

(2.) And while they looked :
steadfastly toward heaven, as He
Went Up, they said, Alleluia.

(3.) While He blessed them :
He was parted from them, and
Carried Up into heaven. Alleluia.

(4.) For Thou, Lord, art higher :
than all that are in the earth;
Thou art Exalted. Alleluia.

(5.) While they beheld : He
was Taken Up ; and a cloud re-
ceived Him out of their sight.
Alleluia.

The Chapter, Acts i. 1.
The former treatise have I
made, O Theophilus, of all that

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THE ASCENSION OF OTJR LOED JESUS CHRIST.

Jesus began both to do and teach,
until the day in which. He was
Taken Up, after that He through
the Holy Ghost had given com-
mandments unto the Apostles
whom He had chosen.
B/. Thanks be to God.

Eymn. Hymnum canamus glorise.

This Hymn is said at Lauds daily,
till Whitsun Day.

Sing we triumphant hymns of praise,
New hymns to heaven exulting raise ;
Christ by a road before untrod,
Ascendeth to the Throne of God.

The holy Apostolic band
Upon the Mount of Olives stand,
And with the Virgin Mother see
Jesu's resplendent Majesty.

To whom the Angels, drawing nigh,
" Why stand and gaze upon the sky ?
This is the Saviour," thus they say,
" This is His noble triumph-day.

" Again shall ye behold Him — so
As ye to-day have seen Him go,
In glorious pomp Ascending high,
Up to the portals of the sky."

0 grant us thitherward to tend,
And with unwearied hearts ascend
Toward Thy Kingdom's Throne, where

Thou,
In very flesh, art seated now.

Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard,
Who art to be our great Reward :
Our glory and our boast in Thee
For ever and for ever be !

All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay,
Ascending o'er the stars to-day;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

jf. God is Gone Up with a merry
noise.

B/. And the Lord with the
sound of the trumpet. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
I Ascend unto My Father, and
your Father ; and to My God, and
your God. Alleluia.

The Collect.

GEANT, we beseech Thee, Al-
mighty God, that like as we do
believe Thy Only-begotten Son
our Lord Jesus Christ to have
Ascended into the heavens ; so we
may also in heart and mind thi-
ther ascend, and with Him con-
tinually dwell, Who liveth and
reigneth with Thee and the Holy
Ghost, One God, world without
end. Amen.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon (1.) Ye men of Ga-
lilee : why stand ye gazing up into
heaven? This Same Jesus, which
is Taken Up, shall so come in like
manner. Alleluia.

Deus in nomine. Ps. liv.
Beatiimmaculati, and Retribue
servo Tuo. Ps. cxix.
Ps. Quicunque vult.

The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17.

Now unto the King Eternal,
Immortal, Invisible, the only Wise
God, be honour and glory for ever
and ever. Amen.

It. Jesus Christ, Son of the
living God, have mercy upon us.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou that
sittest at the Eight Hand of God
the Father. Alleluia, Alleluia.
B/. Have mercy upon us. Alleluia,
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. R/. Jesus Christ, Son
of the living God, have mercy upon
us. Alleluia, Alleluia.

~f. O Lord, arise, help us.

Bj. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

THE ASCENSION OP OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

113

AT TEBCE.

Antiphon (2.) And while they
looked : steadfastly toward hea-
ven as He Went Up, they said,
Alleluia.

The Chapter, Acts i. 1, 2.

The former treatise have I
made, O Theophilus, of all that
Jesus began both to do and teach,
until the day in which He was
Taken Up, after that He through
the Holy Ghost had given com-
mandments unto the Apostles
whom He had chosen.

It. Thou hast set Thy Glory, O
Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Above
the heavens. I\?. Alleluia, Alleluia.
/. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I£. Thou hast set Thy Glory, O
Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. God is Gone Up with a
merry noise.

I$r. And the Lord with the
sound of the trumpet. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) While He blessed
them : He was parted from them,
and Carried Up into heaven. Al-
leluia.

The Chapter, Acts i. 4.

He being assembled together
j with them, commanded them that
! they should not depart from Je-
rusalem, but wait for the promise
of the Father, which, saith He,
ye have heard of Me.

It. God is Gone Up with a
merry noise. Alleluia, Alleluia.

"jf. And the Lord with the sound
of the trumpet. K/. Alleluia,
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost, fy. God is Gone
Up with a merry noise. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

"jf. Thou art Gone Up on high,
O Christ.

1^. Thou hast led captivity cap-
tive. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (5.) While they be-
held : He was Taken Up ; and a
Cloud received Him out of their
sight. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Acts i. 5.

For John truly baptized with
water, but ye shall be baptized
with the Holy Ghost not many
days hence.

It. Thou hast Gone Up on high.
O Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia, f.
Thou hast led captivity captive.
fy. Alleluia, f. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost, fy. Thou hast
Gone Up on high, O Christ. Alle-
luia, Alleluia.

f. I Ascend to My Father, and
your Father.

iy. To My God, and your God.
Alleluia.

Prime, Terce, Sext and None,
shall be thus said daily, till the
Octave, except that on and after
Sunday the Chapters and Col-
lects are changed.

Collect as at Lauds.

114

THE ASCENSION OF OUB LOED JESUS CHEIST.

AT THE SECOND VESPEE8.

Antiphon. Ye men of Galilee;
why stand ye gazing up into
heaven? This Same Jesus, Which
is Taken Up, shall so come in like
manner. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Dixit Dominus, Ps. ex., and the
other Sunday Psalms.

This Antiphon, and these Psalms
are said at Vespers daily
throughout the Octave.

The Chapter, Acts i. 1, 2.

The former treatise have I
made, O Theophilus, of all that
Jesus began both to do and teach,
until the day in which He was
Taken Up, after that He through
the Holy Ghost, had given com-
mandments unto the Apostles,
whom He had chosen.

R. Go ye into all the world and
preach. Alleluia. He that believ-
eth and is baptized shall be saved.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, "jf.
But the Comforter, Which is the
Holy Ghost, Whom the Father
will send in My Name, He shall
teach you all things, and bring all
things to your remembrance, what-
soever I have said unto you. Ity.
He that believeth and is baptized
shall be saved. Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost, ty. Go ye into all
the world and preach. Alleluia.
He that believeth and is baptized
shall be saved. Alleluia, Alle-
luia, Alleluia.

Hymn, iEterne Rex Altissime, 'f.
and Tty.,as at the First Vespers,
p. 111.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Seek those things which are

above, where Christ sitteth on the
Eight Hand of God. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

FEIDAY. AT LAUDS.

Antiphon. Ye men of Galilee :
why stand ye gazing up into hea-
ven? This Same Jesus, Which is
Taken Up into heaven, shall so
come in like manner. Alleluia.

Psalms of the Sunday.

The Chapter, Hymn, f. and R/.,
as on Ascension Day, p. Ill;
and thus shall Lauds be said
daily till the Octave, except that
on and after Sunday the Chap-
ter and Collect are changed;
also the Antiphon to Benedictus
is changed daily.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Go ye into all the world : and
preach the Gospel to every crea-
ture. Alleluia. He that believ-
eth and is baptized shall be saved.
Alleluia. But he that believeth
not shall be damned. Alleluia.

Collect as on Ascension Day, which
is said at all the Hours till the
First Vespers of Sunday.

AT VESPEES.

Everything as on Ascension Day
till the

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I will pray the Father : and He
shall give you another Comforter.
Alleluia.

And thus shall Vespers be said till
Whitsun Day, except the Anti-
phon to Magnificat, but after
Sunday are said the Chapter
and Collect of the week.

SUNDAY AFTEB, ASCENSION DAY.

115

SATUBDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

If I go not away, the Comforter
will not come : unto you ; but if I
depart, I will send Him unto you.
Alleluia.

Whom I will send unto you from
the Father, even the Spirit of
Truth, Which proceedeth from the
Father, He shall testify of Me.
Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

SuntJap after Ascension JBap.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

After the Lord had spoken unto
them : He was received up into
heaven, and sat at the Right Hand
! of God. Alleluia.

The Collect.

O GOD the King of glory,
Who hast exalted Thine only Son
Jesus Christ with great triumph
unto Thy Kingdom in heaven ;
We beseech Thee, leave us not
| comfortless ; but send to us Thine
iHoly Ghost to comfort us, and
• exalt us unto the same place whi-
ther our Saviour Christ is gone
before, Who liveth and reigneth
with Thee and the Holy Ghost,
I One God, world without end.
Amen.

AT LAUDS.

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 7, 8.

The end of all things is at hand ;
be ye therefore sober, and watch
junto prayer. And above all things
have fervent charity among your-
selves : for charity shall cover the
multitude of sins.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

When the Comforter is come,

AT TEECE.

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 7, 8.

The end of all things is at hand ;
be ye therefore sober, and watch
unto prayer. And above all things
have fervent charity among your-
selves : for charity shall cover the
multitude of sins.

R. as on Ascension Day, p. 113.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 9, 10.
Use hospitality one to another
without grudging. As every man
hath received the gift, even so
minister the same one to another,
as good stewards of the manifold
grace of God.

R. as on Ascension Day, p. 113.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT NONE.
The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 11.
If any man speak, let him speak
as the oracles of God : if any man
minister, let him do it as of the
ability which God giveth; that
God in all things may be glorified
through Jesus Christ.

R. as on Ascension Day, p. 113.
Collect as at the First Vespers.

116

THURSDAY AFTER ASCENSION DAT.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 7, 8.

The end of all things is at hand ;
be ye therefore sober, and watch
unto prayer. And above all things
have fervent charity among your-
selves : for charity shall cover the
multitude of sins.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

These things have I told you
that, when the time shall come, ye
may remember that I told you of
them. Alleluia.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

MONDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And they went forth : and
preached everywhere, the Lord
working with them, and confirm-
ing the Word with signs follow-
ing. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Go ye into all the world : and
preach. Alleluia. He that be-
lieveth and is baptized shall be
saved. Alleluia.

TUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

I will pray the Father : and He
shall give you another Comforter.
Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

If I go not away : the Comforter
will not come unto you ; but if I
depart, I will send Him unto you.
Alleluia.

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And they went forth : and
preached everywhere, the Lord
working with them, and confirm-
ing the Word with signs follow-
ing. Alleluia, Alleluia.

^urstrag after Ascension Ban.

AT THE FIKST VESPEES.

Everything as at the First Ves-
pers of Ascension Day, p. 110,
except

The Collect.

O GOD the King of Glory,
Who hast exalted Thine only Son
Jesus Christ with great triumph
unto Thy kingdom in heaven ; We
beseech Thee, leave us not com-
fortless ; but send to us Thine
Holy Ghost to comfort us, and
exalt us unto the same place whi-
ther our Saviour Christ has gone
before, Who liveth and reigneth
with Thee and the Holy Ghost,
One God, world without end.
Amen.

at lauds, and all the Hours.

Everything as on Ascension Day,
except the Collect, which shall
be that of the Sunday.

FEIDAY. AT LAUDS.

Antiphon to Psalms.

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

The Psalms, and everything of the
Sunday after Ascension Day.
Prime, Terce, Sext, and None
as on the Sunday.

AFTEB ASCENSION DAT. 117

AT vespees. The Psalms, and everything of the

Antiphon to Psalms. Sunday after Ascension Day,

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. tillthe

Alleluia. .

mi. x> i *-n -j i * Antiphon to Benedictus.

The Psalms of Pnday, but every- *

thing else of the Sunday after If ye love Me : keep My com-

Ascension Day. mandments. Alleluia, Alleluia,

Alleluia.

SATUBDAY. AT LAUDS. ,_

^>te fo P*aZ™*. Prm'' Terce Sext, and None as

*n i . in n • .,, , . on the /Sunday.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

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WHITST7N DAT.

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AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Psalms.
Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the
hearts of Thy faithful people, in-
flaming them with Thy love : Thou
Who, through divers tongues,

gatherest to-
gether Thine
elect in the
Unity of the
Faith. Alle-
luia, Allelu-
ia, Alleluia.

Psalms of
Saturday.

The Chapter,
Acts ii. 1.

When the
Day of Pen-
tecost was
fully come,
they were all
with one ac-
cord in one
place.

R. The A-

postles did
speak in oth-
er tongues.
Alleluia. The
wonderful
works of
God. Alle-
luia, f. They
were all fill-
ed with the
Holy Ghost,
and began to
speak. Rf.
The wonder-
ful works of
God. Alleluia, f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost, ty. The
Apostles did speak in other
tongues. Alleluia. The wonder-
ful works of God. Alleluia.

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119

Hymn. Jam Christus astra ascenderat.

Now Christ ascending whence He came,
Had mounted o'er the starry frame ;
The Holy Ghost on man to pour,
As God the Father's promise bore.

The solemn time was drawing nigh,
Replete with heavenly mystery,
On seven days' sevenfold circles borne,
That first and blessed TVhitsun morn.

"When the third hour shone all around,
There came a rushing mighty Sound,
And told the Apostles, while in prayer,
That, as 'twas promised, God was there.

Forth from the Father's Light it came,
That beautiful and kindly Flame :
To fill, with fervour of His word,
The spirits faithful to their Lord.

Thou once in every holy breast
Didst bid indwelling grace to rest :
This day our sins, we pray, release,
And in our time, 0 Lord, give peace.

To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit praise be done :
And Christ the Lord upon us pour
The Spirit's gift for evermore. Amen.

So ends the Hymn at Prime, Sext,
and None, till Trinity Sunday.

f. The Spirit of the Lord filleth
the world.

R/. That which containeth all
things hath knowledge of the
Voice. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

If a man love Me he will keep
My words, and My Father will
love him, and We will come unto
him, and make Our abode with
him. Alleluia.

The Collect.

GOD, Who as at this time didst
teach the hearts of Thy faithful
people, by the sending to them the
light of Thy Holy Spirit ; Grant
us by the same Spirit to have a
right judgment in all things, and

evermore to rejoice in His holy
Comfort : through the merits of
Christ Jesus our Saviour, Who
liveth and reigneth with Thee in
the unity of the same Spirit, one
God, world without end. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

f. When Thou lettest Thy
Breath go forth they shall be
made.

R/. And Thou shalt renew the
face of the earth. Alleluia.

f'. O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphons. (1.) When the Day
of Pentecost was fully come : they
were all with one accord in one
place. Alleluia.

(2.) The Spirit of the Lord :
filleth the world. Alleluia.

(3.) They were all filled with
the Holy Ghost : and began to
speak. Alleluia.

(4.) All that move upon the face
of the waters : bless ye the Lord.
Alleluia.

(5.) The Apostles did speak : in
other tongues the wonderful works
of God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alle-
luia.

The Chapter, Acts ii. 1.

When the Day of Pentecost was
fully come, they were all with one
accord in one place.

R?. Thanks be to God.

Syt,

Veni Creator Spiritus.

This Hymn is said at Lauds daily,
till Trinity Sunday.

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire :
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart.

120

WHITSUN DAY.

Thy blessed Unction from above,
Is comfort, life, and fire of love :
Enable with perpetual light
The dulness of our blinded sight.

Anoint and cheer our soiled face,
"With the abundance of Thy grace ;
Keep far our foes, give peace at home :
Where Thou art Guide, no ill can come.

Teach us to know the Father, Son,
And Thee, of Both, to be but One ;
That through the ages all along,
This may be our endless song :
Praise to Thy eternal merit.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

f'. The Apostles did speak with
other tongues.

fy. The wonderful works of
God. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Receive ye the Holy Ghost;
whosesoever sins ye remit, they
are remitted unto them. Alleluia.

The Collect.
GOD, Who as at this time didst
teach the hearts of Thy faithful
people, by the sending to them the
light of Thy Holy Spirit ; Grant
us by the same Spirit to have a
right judgment in all things, and
evermore to rejoice in His holy
Comfort; through the merits of
Christ Jesus our Saviour, "Who
liveth and reigneth with Thee in
the unity of the same Spirit, one
God, world without end. Amen.

AT PEIME.

Antiphon (1.) When the Day
of Pentecost was fully come : they
were all with one accord in one
place. Alleluia.

And the rest as on Ascension Day.

Prime is thus said through the
week.

AT TEECE.

Instead of the Hymn Nunc Sancte
nobis Spiritus, is said Veni Cre-
ator, as at Lauds, p. 119.

Antiphon (2.) The Spirit of the
Lord : filleth the world. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Acts ii. 1.

When the Day of Pentecost was
fully come, they were all with
one accord in one place.

It. They were all filled with
the Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alle-
luia. ^. And began to speak with
other tongues. R?. Alleluia, Al-
leluia, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. Itf . They were all
filled with the Holy Ghost. Al-
leluia, Alleluia.

f. The Apostles did speak with
other tongues.

H?. The wonderful works of
God. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT SEXT.

Antiphon (3.) They were all
filled with the Holy Ghost : and
began to speak. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Acts ii. 2.

And suddenly there came a
Sound from heaven, as of a rush-
ing mighty Wind, and It filled
all the house where they were
sitting.

It. The Apostles did speak with
other tongues. Alleluia, Alleluia.
f. The wonderful works of God.
tyr. Alleluia, Alleluia, t. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :

WHITSUN DAT.

121

and to the Holy Ghost. Rr. The
Apostles did speak with other
tongues. Alleluia, Alleluia.

t. The Spirit of the Lord filleth
the world.

B/. And that which containeth
all things hath knowledge of the
Voice. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT NONE.

Antiphon (5.) The Apostles did
speak : in other tongues the won-
derful works of God. Alleluia.

The Chapter, Acts ii. 3.

And there appeared unto them
cloven tongues like as of Fire,
and It sat upon each of them.

R. The Spirit of the Lord fill-
eth the world. Alleluia, Alleluia.
t. And that which containeth all
things hath knowledge of the
Voice, ty. Alleluia, Alleluia, f.
Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
fy. The Spirit of the Lord filleth
the world. Alleluia, Alleluia.

t. When Thou lettest Thy
Breath go forth they shall be
made.

Ity. And Thou shalt renew the
face of the earth. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon. When the Day of
Pentecost was fully come, they
were all with one accord in one
place. Alleluia.

The Sunday Psalms.

The Chapter, Acts ii. 6.

The multitude came together,
and were confounded, because that
every man heard them speak in
his own language.

It. All thy children shall be
taught of the Lord. Alleluia, Al-
leluia. T . For I have poured out
My Spirit, R/. Alleluia, Alleluia.
f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
B/. All thy children shall be taught
of the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Hymn. Beata nobis gaudia.

This Hymn is said daily till the
First Vespers of Trinity Sun-
day.

Blest joys for mighty wonders wrought
The year's revolving orb has brought,
"What time the Holy Ghost in flame
Upon the Lord's disciples came.

The quivering fire their heads bedew' d,
In cloven tongues' similitude,
That eloquent their words might be,
And fervid all their charity.

In varying tongues the Lord they praised,
The gathering people stood amazed ;
And whom the Comforter Divine
Inspired, they mocked as full of wine.

These things were done in type to-day,
When Eastertide had worn away,
The number told which once set free
The captive at the Jubilee.

Thy servants, falling on their face,
Beseech Thy mercy, God of grace,
To send us, from Thy heavenly Seat,
The blessings of the Paraclete.

To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, praise be done :
And Christ the Lord upon us pour
The Spirit's gift for evermore. Amen.

t. The Spirit of the Lord fill-
eth the world.

ty. And that which containeth
all things hath knowledge of the
Voice. Alleluia.

122

WHITSUN MONDAY.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

To-day is the feast of Pentecost
fully come. To-day is the Holy
Ghost shed abroad in fiery tongues
with promised Gifts on the dis-
ciples, sent into all the world to
preach. He that believeth and is
baptized shall be saved. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

Vespers are thus said through the
week, except that the Antiphon
to Magnificat is changed.

OTjitsun Jttontiap.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphon. When the Day of
Pentecost was fully come, they
were all with one accord in one
place. Alleluia.

Psalms as on Sundays and Feast-
days.

The Chapter, Acts ii. 2.

And suddenly there came a
Sound from heaven as of a rush-
ing mighty Wind, and It filled
all the house where they were
sitting.

fy. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, Yeni Creator Spiritus, ~f.
and I\J., as on Whitsun Day,
p. 119.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

God so loved the world that
He gave His Only-begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in Him
should not perish, but have ever-
lasting life. Alleluia.

The Collect as on Whitsun Day.

Lauds are thus said through the
week, except that the Antiphon
to Benedictus is changed.

Terce, Sext, and None through the
week, as on Whitsun Day, ex-
cept the Chapters which are gi-
ven here.

AT TEECE.

The Chapter, Acts ii. 2.

And suddenly there came a
Sound from heaven as of a rush-
ing mighty Wind, and It filled
all the house where they were
sitting.

AT SEXT.

The Chapter, Acts ii. 3.

And there appeared unto them
cloven tongues, like as of Fire,
and It sat upon each of them.

AT NONE.

The Chapter, Acts ii. 4.

And they were all filled with the
Holy Ghost, and began to speak
with other tongues, as the Spirit
gave them utterance.

AT VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

For God sent not His Son into
the world to condemn the world,
but that the world through Him
might be saved. Alleluia.

arotsun &uestrap.
Antiphon to Benedictus.

Verily, verily, I say unto you,
He that entereth not by the Door
into the Sheep-fold, but climbeth
up some other way, the same is a
thief and a robber. But he that

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123

entereth in by the Door is the
shepherd of the sheep. Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I am the Door ; by Me if any
man enter in, he shall be saved,
and shall go in and out, and find
pasture. Alleluia.

dom of God, and to heal the Sick.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

The Twelve departed : and went
through the towns preaching the
Gospel, and healing everywhere.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

WEDNESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Verily, verily, I say unto you :
He that believeth on Me hath
everlasting life. Alleluia, Alle-
luia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I am the living Bread : Which
came down from heaven ; if any
man eat of this Bread he shall
live for ever ; and the Bread that
I will give is My Flesh, Which
I will give for the life of the
world. Alleluia, Alleluia.

THUESDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus called His twelve disci-
ples together : and gave them
power and authority over all de-
vils, and to cure diseases. And
He sent them to preach the King-

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And it came to pass : on a cer-
tain day, as He was teaching, that
there were Pharisees and doctors
of the law sitting by, which were
come out of every town of Galilee,
and Judea, and Jerusalem ; and
the power of the Lord was present
to heal them. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And the sick of the palsy : took
up that whereon he lay, glorifying
God. And they were all amazed,
and glorified God. Alleluia.

SATUEDAY.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Now when the sun was setting :
all they that had any sick with
divers diseases brought them unto
Jesus ; and He laid His Hands
on every one of them, and healed
them. Alleluia.

124

TRINITY SUNDAY.

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AT THE FIRST VESPEES.

Antiphon (1.) Glory be to Thee,
Co-equal Trinity.

Laudate, pueri. Ps. cxiii.

1 Praise the Lord, ye servants :
O praise the Name of the Lord.

2 Blessed be the Name of the
Lord : from this time forth for
evermore.

3 The Lord's Name is praised :
from the rising np of the sun unto
the going down of the same.

4 The Lord is high above all
heathen : and His glory above the
heavens.

5 Who is like unto the Lord
our God, that hath His dwelling
so high : and yet humbleth Him-
self to behold the things that are
in heaven and earth ?

6 He taketh up the simple out
of the dust : and lif teth the poor
out of the mire ;

7 That He may set him with
the princes : even with the princes
of His people.

8 He maketh the barren woman
to keep house : and to be a joyful
mother of children.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon (1.) Glory be to Thee,
Co-equal Trinity : One God before
all worlds began, and now and
ever, and to ages of ages.

(2.) Praise and glory be to God.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxvii.

1 O praise the Lord, all ye hea-
then : praise Him, all ye nations.

2 For His merciful kindness is

ever more and more towards us :
and the truth of the Lord endur-
eth for ever. Praise the Lord.
Glory be to the Father, &c.

(2.) Praise and glory be to God :
the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost, now and ever, and to ages
of ages.

(3.) Holy, Holy, Holy.

Lauda, anima mea. Ps. cxlvi.

1 Praise the Lord, O my soul ;
while I live will I praise the Lord :
yea, as long as I have any being I
will sing praises unto my God.

2 O put not your trust in
princes, nor in any child of man :
for there is no help in them.

3 For when the breath of man
goeth forth he shall turn again
to his earth : and then all his
thoughts perish.

4 Blessed is he that hath the
God of Jacob for his help : and
whose hope is in the Lord his
God:

5 Who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that therein is
Who keepeth His promise for
ever;

6 Who helpeth them to right
that suffer wrong : Who feedeth
the hungry.

7 The Lord looseth men out of
prison : the Lord giveth sight to
the blind.

8 The Lord helpeth them that
are fallen : the Lord careth for
the righteous.

9 The Lord careth for the stran-
gers ; He def endeth the fatherless
and widow : as for the way of

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the ungodly, He turneth it upside
down.

10 The Lord thy God, O Sion,
shall be King for evermore : and
throughout all generations.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(3.) Holy, Holy, Holy : is the
Lord of hosts : the whole earth is
full of His glory ; the Lord God
of our fathers, the God of Abra-
ham, the God of Isaac, and the
God of Jacob.

(4.) Hear ye this.

Zaudate JDominum. Ps. cxlvii.
1—11.

1 O praise the Lord, for it is a
good thing to sing praises unto
our God : yea, a joyful and plea-
sant thing it is to be thankful.

2 The Lord doth build up Je-
rusalem : and gather together the
outcasts of Israel.

3 He healeth those that are
broken in heart : and giveth me-
dicine to heal their sickness.

4 He telleth the number of the
stars : and calleth them all by
their names.

5 Great is our Lord, and great
is His power : yea, and His wis-
dom is infinite.

6 The Lord setteth up the meek :
and bringeth the ungodly down to
the ground.

7 O sing unto the Lord with
thanksgiving : sing praises upon
the harp unto our God ;

8 Who covereth the heaven
with clouds, and prepareth rain
for the earth : and maketh the
grass to grow upon the moun-
tains : and herb for the use of
men;

9 Who giveth fodder unto the
cattle : and feedeth the young
ravens that call upon Him.

10 He hath no pleasure in the
strength of an horse : neither de-
lighteth He in any man's legs.

11 But the Lord's delight is in
them that fear Him : and put
their trust in His mercy.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(4.) Hear ye this : I have not
spoken in secret from the begin-
ning ; from the time that it was,
there am I ; and now the Lord
God, and His Spirit, hath sent
Me.

(5.) Praise God, from Whom all
blessings flow.

Lauda Sierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12.

12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusa-
lem : praise thy God, O Sion.

13 For He hath made fast the
bars of thy gates : and hath
blessed thy children within thee.

14 He maketh peace in thy
borders : and filleth thee with the
flour of wheat.

15 He sendeth forth His com-
mandment upon earth : and His
word runneth very swiftly.

16 He giveth snow like wool :
and scattereth the hoar-frost like
ashes.

17 He casteth forth His ice like
morsels : who is able to abide His
frost ?

18 He sendeth out His word,
and melteth them : He bloweth
with His wind, and the waters
flow.

19 He showeth His word unto
Jacob : His statutes and ordi-
nances unto Israel.

20 He hath not dealt so with
any nation : neither have the hea-
then knowledge of His laws.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

(5.) Praise God, from Whom all
blessings flow,

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Praise Him, all people here be-
low,

Praise Him above, ye heavenly
host,

Praise Father, Son, and Holy
Ghost.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. xiii. 14.

The Grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and the Love of God, and
the Fellowship of the Holy Ghost,
be with you all evermore.

R. And the Lord appeared
unto Abraham in the plains of
Mamre; and he sat at the tent
door in the heat of the day ; and
he lift up his eyes and looked,
and lo, Three Men stood by him.
f. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God
Almighty, Which was, and is, and
is to come. B/. And lo, Three
Men stood by him. jf. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. E?. And
the Lord appeared unto Abra-
ham in the plains of Mamre ; and
he sat at the tent door in the heat
of the day ; and he lift up his
eyes, and looked, and lo, Three
Men stood by him.

Hymn. Adesto Sancta Trinitas.

Be present, Holy Trinity ;
Like splendour, and one Deity :
Of things above, and things below,
Beginning that no end shall know.

That all the armies of the sky
Adore, and laud, and magnify ;
While Nature, in her triple frame,
For ever sanctifies Thy Name.

And we, too, thanks and homage pay,
Thine own adoring flock to-day :
0 join to that celestial Song
The praises of our suppliant throng !

Light, sole and one, we Thee confess,
With triple praise we rightly bless ;
Alpha and Omega we own,
With every spirit round Thy throne.

To Thee, 0 Unbegotten One,
And Thee, 0 Sole-begotten Son,
And Thee, 0 Holy Ghost, we raise
Our equal and eternal praise. Amen.

~f. Let us bless the Father, and
the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

R/. Praise Him and magnify
Him for ever.

Antijphon to Magnificat.

We thank Thee, O God, O One
and very Trinity, One and mighty
Godhead, One in Unity now and
ever, and to ages of ages.

The 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 Ma-
jesty to worship the Unity ; We
beseech Thee, that Thou wouldest
keep us steadfast in this faith, and
evermore defend us from all ad-
versities, Who livest and reign-
est, One God, world without end.

AT LAUDS.

f. Blessed art Thou, O Lord
God of our Fathers.

R/. And to be praised and ex-
alted above all for ever.

*f' O God, make speed, &c.

Antiphon (1.) O Holy, Blessed,
and Glorious Trinity : Three Per-
sons and One God, have mercy
upon us now and ever, and to ages
of ages.

And this Antiphon is said to each
of the five Psalms of the Sun-
day Lauds.

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The Chapter, Rom. xi. 33, 36.

O the depth of the riches both
of the wisdom and knowledge of
God ! For of Him, and through
Him, and to Him, are all things :
to Whom be glory for ever. A-
men.

B/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Ave eolenda Trinitas.

All hail ! Adored Trinity !

All hail ! Adored Unity !

The Father God, and God the Son,

And God the Spirit, Three in One !

Behold, to Thee this blessed Day
Our grateful thanks we duly pay
For Thy rich gifts of priceless worth,
The saving health of all on earth.

Thee Three in One we thus adore,
Thee One in Three for evermore ;
In Thy sweet mercy shall we find
A shelter sure for all mankind.

0 Trinity ! 0 Unity !
Be with us as we worship Thee ;
And to the Angels' songs in light
Our prayers and praises now unite !
Amen.

f". Blessed be the Name of the
Lord.

B/. From this time forth for
evermore.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Blessed be the Holy and Un-
divided Trinity, the Creator and
Preserver of all things, now and
ever, and to ages of ages.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT PEIME.

The Antiphon, O Holy, Blessed,
and Glorious Trinity : Three Per-
sons, and One God, have mercy
upon us now and ever, and to ages
of ages, is said at Prime, Terce,
Sext, and None.

AT TEECE.

The Chapter, Rev. iv. 8.

And they rest not day and night,

saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord

God Almighty, Which was, and

is, and is to come.

R. Let us bless the Father,
and the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Praise Him
and magnify Him for ever. B/.
Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. B/. Let
us bless the Father, and the Son,
and the Holy Ghost. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

~f. Blessed art Thou in the fir-
mament of heaven.

R/T. And above all to be praised
and glorified for ever.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT SEXT.

The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 7.
There are Three that bear re-
cord in heaven, the Father, the
Word, and the Holy Ghost : and
these Three are One.

It. Blessed art Thou in the fir-
mament of heaven. Alleluia, Al-
leluia. ~f. And above all to be
praised and glorified for ever. R/.
Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. B/. Blessed
art Thou in the firmament of hea-
ven. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. By the Word of the Lord
were the heavens made.

R/. And all the hosts of them
by the Breath of His mouth.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

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AT NONE.
The Chapter, Eph. iv. 5, 6.

There is One Lord, one faith,
one Baptism, One God and Father
of all, Who is above all, and
through all, and in you all.

B. By the Word of the Lord
were the heavens made. Alleluia,
Alleluia. jt. And all the hosts of
them by the Breath of His Mouth.
H?. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. 1^. By
the Word of the Lord were the
heavens made. Alleluia, Alle-
luia.

"f. Blessed be the Name of the
Lord.

Jty. From this time forth for
evermore.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

The Antiphons shall be said as at
Lauds, but with the Psalms of
the Sunday Vespers.

The Chapter, Rom. xi. 33, 36.

O the depth of the riches both
of the wisdom and knowledge of
God ! For of Him, and through
Him, and to Him are all things :
to Whom be glory for ever. Amen.

R. Let us bless the Father, and
the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Al-
leluia, Alleluia, ^f. Praise Him
and magnify Him for ever. R/.
Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. 1^. Let
us bless the Father, and the Son,
and the Holy Ghost. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

The Hymn, Adesto Sancta Trini-
tas, it. and Br., as at the First
Vespers, p. 126.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Thee, the Father Unbegotten ;
Thee, the Only -begotten Son;
Thee, the Holy Ghost the Com-
forter, One Holy and Undivided
Trinity, with heart and mouth we
confess. We praise Thee, we
bless Thee, we glorify Thee; to
Thee be glory now and ever, and
to ages of ages.

Collect as at the First Vespers.

®$z JFtrst Sunday after &rimttj.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Everything as in the Psalter, till
the

Antiphon to Magnificat.

It came to pass when the people
heard the sound of the trumpet :
and the people shouted with a
great shout, that the wall fell
down flat.

The Collect.

O GOD, the Strength of all
them that put their trust in Thee,
mercifully accept our prayers;
and because through the weak-
ness of our mortal nature we can
do no good thing without Thee,
grant us the help of Thy grace,
that in keeping of Thy command-
ments we may please Thee, both
in will and deed ; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT LAUDS.

Antiphon to Benedictug.
Father Abraham, have mercy

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AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

on me, and send Lazarus, that lie
may dip the tip of his finger in
water, and cool my tongue.

The Collect at Lauds and the Se-
cond Vespers is alioays the same
as that said at the First Ves-
pers.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Son, remember that thou in
thy lifetime receivedst thy good
things, and likewise Lazarus evil
things.

The Collect as above.

Qfyt Secontr Suntrap after ^Trinitp.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

They that are delivered from
the noise of archers : in the places
of drawing water, there shall they
rehearse the righteous acts of the
Lord.

The Collect.

O LORD, Who never failest to
help and govern them whom Thou
dost bring up in Thy steadfast fear
and love ; Keep us, we beseech
Thee, under the protection of Thy
good Providence, and make us to
have a perpetual fear and love of
Thy Holy Name ; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

A Certain Man made a great
supper, and bade many ; and sent
His servant at supper-time to say
to them that were bidden, Come ;
for all things are now ready.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Go out quickly into the streets
and lanes of the city, and bring in
hither the poor, the maimed, the
halt and the blind, that My House
may be filled.

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AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
Speak, Lord : for Thy servant
heareth.

The Collect.

O LORD, we beseech Thee
mercifully to hear us ; and grant
that we, to whom Thou hast given
an hearty desire to pray, may by
Thy mighty aid be defended and
comforted in all dangers and ad-
versities ; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
What man of you having an
hundred sheep, if he lose one of
them, doth not leave the ninety
and nine in the wilderness, and
go after that which is lost until
he find it ?

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
What woman having ten pieces
of silver, if she lose one piece, doth
not light a candle, and sweep the
house, and seek diligently until
she find it ?

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AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
Only fear the Lord : and serve

130

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Him in truth, with all your heart ;
for consider how great things He
hath done for you.

The Collect.

O GOD, the Protector of all
that trust in Thee, without Whom
nothing is strong, nothing is holy ;
Increase 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 Eter-
nal : Grant this, O Heavenly Fa-
ther, for Jesus Christ's sake our
Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Be ye therefore merciful, as
your Father also is merciful, saith
the Lord.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Judge not, and ye shall not be
judged ; for with the same mea-
sure that ye mete withal, it shall
be measured to you again.

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AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Behold, to obey is better : than
sacrifice, and to hearken than the
fat of rams.

The Collect.

GRANT, O 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 our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And Jesus entered into one of
the ships, and sat down, and taught
the people out of the ship.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Master, we have toiled all the
night, and have taken nothing ;
nevertheless, at Thy word I will
let down the net.

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AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

The Lord also hath put away
thy sin : thou shalt not die.

The Collect.

O GOD, Who hast prepared for
them that love Thee such Good
Things as pass man's understand-
ing ; Pour into our hearts such
love towards Thee, that we, loving
Thee above all things, may obtain
Thy Promises, which exceed all
that we can desire ; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Ye have heard that it was said
by them of old time, Thou shalt
not kill : and, whosoever shall
kill, shall be in danger of the
judgment.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

If thou bring thy gift to the
Altar, and there rememberest that
thy brother hath aught against
thee ; leave there thy gift before

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131

the Altar, and go thy way ; first
be reconciled to thy brother, and
then come and offer thy gift.

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AT THE FIBST VESPERS.

Antijphon to Magnificat.

Let me fall now into the hand
of the Lord : for very great are
His mercies.

The Collect.

LORD of all power and might,
Who art the Author and Giver
of all good things ; Graft in our
hearts the love of Thy Name, in-
crease in us true religion, nourish
us with all goodness, and of Thy
great mercy keep us in the same ;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Antijphon to Benedictus.

I have compassion on the mul-
titude, because they have now
been with Me three days, and
have nothing to eat ; and if I send
them away fasting to their own
houses, they will faint by the
way.

AT THE SECOND VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And Jesus took the seven loaves,
and gave thanks, and brake, and
gave to His disciples to set before
them ; and they did set them be-
fore the people.

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AT THE FIRST VESPERS.

Antijphon to Magnificat.
Because this was in thine heart,

and thou hast not asked riches,
wealth, or honour : nor the life of
thine enemies, neither yet hast
asked long life ; but hast asked
wisdom and knowledge for thy-
self, that thou mayest judge My
people, over whom I have made
thee king : wisdom and know-
ledge is granted unto thee.

The Collect.

O GOD, Whose never-failing
Providence ordereth all things
both in heaven and earth; We
humbly beseech Thee to put away
from us all hurtful things, and
to give us those things which be
profitable to us ; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Antijphon to Benedictus.

Beware of false prophets, which
come to you in sheep's clothing,
but inwardly they are ravening
wolves. Ye shall know them by
their fruits.

AT THE SECOND VESPERS.

Antijphon to Magnificat.

Not every one that saith unto
Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into
the kingdom of Heaven; but he
that doeth the will of My Father,
Which is in heaven.

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AT THE FIRST VESPERS.

Antijphon to Magnificat.

Happy are these Thy servants :
which stand continually before
Thee, and that hear Thy wisdom.

The Collect.

GRANT to us, Lord, we be-
seech Thee, the spirit to think

132

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.

and do always such things as be
rightful ; 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 our Lord.
Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And the Rich Man called him,
and said unto him, How is it that
I hear this of thee ? Give an ac-
count of thy stewardship.

AT THE SECOND VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

What shall I do ? for my Lord
taketh away from me the steward-
ship ; I cannot dig, to beg I am
ashamed. I am resolved what to
do, that, when I am put out of the
stewardship, they may receive me
into their houses.

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AT THE FIRST VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

It is the man of God who was
disobedient : unto the word of the
Lord.

The Collect.

LET Thy merciful ears, O Lord,
be open to the prayers of Thy
humble servants; and that they
may obtain their petitions make
them to ask such things as shall
please Thee ; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

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 ene-
mies shall cast a trench about thee,
and compass 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
knewest not the time of thy
visitation.

AT THE SECOND VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

It is written, My house is the
house of prayer ; but ye have
made it a den of thieves. And
He taught daily in the temple.

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AT THE FIRST VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And after the earthquake a fire ;
but the Lord was not in the fire :
and after the fire a still small
Voice.

The Collect.

O GOD, Who declarest Thy
Almighty power most chiefly in
showing mercy and pity ; Merci-
fully 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 Je-
sus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Two men went up into the tem-
ple to pray ; the one a Pharisee,

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133

and the other a publican ; I tell
you this man went down to his
house justified.

AT THE SECOND VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

The publican, standing afar off,
would not so much as lift up his
eyes unto heaven, but smote upon
his breast, saying, God be merci-
ful unto me a sinner.

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AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

I saw the Lord, sitting on His
throne : and all the host of heaven
standing by Him on His Right
Hand and on His Left.

The 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 me-
diation of Jesus Christ Thy Son
our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus departing from the coasts
of Tyre and Sidon, came unto the
sea of Galilee, through the midst
of the coasts of Decapolis.

He maketh both the deaf to hear,
and the dumb to speak.

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^Trtnttp.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Is it a time to receive money :
and to receive garments, and olive-
yards, and vineyards, and sheep
and oxen, and menservants and
maidservants ?

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY and merciful
God, of Whose only gift it cometh
that Thy faithful people do unto
Thee true and laudable service ;
Grant, we beseech Thee, that we
may so faithfully serve Thee in
this life, that we fail uot finally to
attain Thy Heavenly Promises ;
through the merits of Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

A certain man went down from
Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell
among thieves, which stripped
him of his raiment, and wounded
him, and departed, leaving him
half dead.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
He hath done all things well

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Which now of these three,
thinkest thou, was neighbour unto
him that fell among the thieves ?
And he said, He that showed
mercy on him. Then said Jesus
unto him, Go, and do thou like-
wise.

134

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AETEB, TE1NITY,

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©rinttn.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

There shall fall unto the earth
nothing : of the word of the Lord.

The Collect.
ALMIG-HTY 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 our Lord.
Amen.

Antiplion to Benedictus.

And as He entered into a cer-
tain village, there met Him ten
men that were lepers, which stood
afar off. And they lifted up their
voices and said, Jesus, Master,
have mercy on us.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Were there not ten cleansed?
but where are the nine? There
are not found that returned to give
glory to God, save this stranger.
And He said unto him, Arise, go
thy way, thy faith hath made
thee whole.

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AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

AntipJwn to Magnificat.

Hast thou not heard long ago
how I have done it : and of ancient
times that I have formed it ?
The Collect.

KEEP, we beseech Thee, O
Lord, Thy Church with Thy per-

petual mercy: and, because the
frailty of man without Thee can-
not 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 our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Take no thought, saying, What
shall we eat? or what shall we
drink ? or wherewithal shall we be
clothed? for your heavenly Fa-
ther knoweth that ye have need
of all these things.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
Seek ye first the kingdom of
God, and His Righteousness, and
all these things shall be added
unto you.

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AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

The Lord God of their fathers
sent to them : by His messengers
rising up betimes and sending.

The Collect.
O LOED, we beseech Thee, let
Thy continual Pity cleanse and
defend Thy Church ; and, because
it cannot continue in safety with-
out Thy succour, preserve it ever-
more by Thy help and goodness ;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And it came to pass the day
after, that Jesus went into a city
called Nain; and behold, there
was a dead man carried out, the
only son of his mother.

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AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

And there came a fear on all,
and they glorified God, saying,
That a Great Prophet is risen up
among us, and that God hath
visited His people.

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©rinit]?.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Execute judgment and right-
eousness : and deliver the spoiled
out of the hand of the oppressor ;
and do no wrong, do no violence
to the stranger, the fatherless, and
the widow, neither shed innocent
blood.

The Collect.

LORD, we pray Thee that Thy
Grace may always prevent and
follow us, and make us continually
to be given to all good works;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
And Jesus spake unto the law-
yers and Pharisees, saying, Is it
lawful to heal on the sabbath-
day ? And they held their peace.
And He took him, and healed
him, and let him go.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

When thou art bidden to a wed-
ding, go and sit down in the low-
est room ; that, when he that bade
thee cometh, he may say unto
thee, Friend, go up higher ; then
shalt thou have worship in the
presence of them that sit at
meat with thee.

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©rinitp.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

It may be that the house of
Judah will hear all the evil which
I purpose : to do unto them ; that
they may return every man from
his evil way ; that I may forgive
their iniquity and their sin.

The Collect.

LORD, we beseech Thee, grant
Thy people grace to withstand the
temptations of the world, the flesh,
and the devil, and with pure hearts
and minds to follow Thee the only
God; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Master, which is the great com-
mandment in the Law? Jesus
said unto him, Thou shalt love the
Lord thy God with all thy heart,
and with all thy soul, and with
all thy mind.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
"What think ye of Christ? whose
son is He ? They say unto Him,
The Son of David. He saith unto
them, How then doth David in
spirit call Him Lord, saying, The
Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou
on My right hand.

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©rtnitn.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Every man of the house of Is-
rael that setteth up his idols in
his heart : and putteth the stum-
bling-block of his iniquity before

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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.

his face, and cometh to the pro-
phet ; I the Lord will answer him
that cometh according to the mul-
titude of his idols.

The Collect.

O GOD, forasmuch as without
Thee, we are not able to please
Thee ; Mercifully grant, that Thy
Holy Spirit may in all things di-
rect and rule our hearts ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Jesus said unto the sick of the
palsy, Son, be of good cheer, thy
sins be forgiven thee.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

Tell them which are bidden,
Behold, I have prepared My
dinner ; come unto the marriage.

AT THE SECOND VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

But when the multitude saw it,
they marvelled, and glorified God,
Who had given such power unto

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^rtnitp.

AT THE FIRST VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

As a shepherd seeketh out his
flock : in the day that he is among
his sheep that are scattered, so
will I seek out My sheep and will
deliver them.

The Collect.

O ALMIGHTY and most mer-
ciful God, of Thy bountiful good-
ness keep us, we beseech Thee,
from all things that may hurt us ;
that we, being ready both in body
and soul, may cheerfully accom-
plish those things that Thou
wouldest have done ; through Je-
sus Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT THE SECOND VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

The wedding is ready, but they
who were bidden were not wor-
thy. Go ye therefore into the
highways, and as many as ye
shall find bid to the marriage.

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©rtnitp.

AT THE FIRST VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Then Nebuchadnezzar the king
was astonied : and rose up in haste
and spake and said unto his coun-
sellors, Did we not cast three men
bound into the midst of the fire ?
They answered and said unto the
king, True, O king. He answered
and said, Lo, I see four men loose,
walking in the midst of the fire,
and they have no hurt ; and the
form of the Fourth is like the Son
of God.

The Collect.
GRANT, we beseech Thee, mer-
ciful Lord, to Thy faithful people
pardon and peace, that they may
be cleansed from all their sins, and
serve Thee with a quiet mind;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

There was a certain nobleman,
whose son was sick at Capernaum.
When he heard that Jesus was
come out of Judaea into Galilee,
he went unto Him, and besought

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Him that He would come down
and heal his son.

AT THE SECOND VESPERS.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

So the father knew that it was
at the same hour, in the which
Jesus said unto him, Thy son
liveth ; and himself believed and
his whole house.

®J)e &toentp=secontj Surrtrag after
^rtnitg.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

So Daniel was taken up out of
the den : and no manner of hurt
was found upon him, because he
believed in his God.

The Collect.
LORD, we beseech Thee to keep
Thy Household the Church in
continual godliness ; that through
Thy 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 our Lord.

Antiphon to Benedictus.

And the lord commanded his
servant to be sold, and his wife,
and children, and all that he had,
and payment to be made. The
servant, therefore, fell down and
worshipped him, saying, Lord,
have patience with me, and I will
pay thee all.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
O thou wicked servant, I for-
gave thee all that debt, because
thou desiredst me ; shouldest not
thou also have had compassion on

thy fellow- servant, even as I had
pity on thee ?

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^Trinttu.

AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
The ways of the Lord are right :
and the just shall walk in them.

The Collect.
O GOD, our Refuge and
Strength, Who art the Author of
all godliness ; Be ready, we be-
seech Thee, to hear the devout
prayers of Thy Church ; and grant
that those things which we ask
faithfully we may obtain effectu-
ally ; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
Master, we know that Thou art
true, and teachest the way of
God in truth.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
Render therefore unto Caesar
the things that are Caesar's ; and
unto God, the things that are
God's.

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AT THE FIEST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
In that day : will I raise up the
tabernacle of David that is fallen,
and close up the breaches thereof.

The Collect.
O LOED, we beseech Thee, ab-
solve Thy people from their of-
fences; that through Thy boun-
tiful goodness we may all be de-
livered from the bands of those

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sins, which by our frailty we have
committed: Grant this, O Hea-
venly Father, for Jesus Christ's
sake, our blessed Lord and Sa-
viour. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
While Jesus spake these things
unto John's disciples, behold,
there came a certain ruler, and
worshipped Him, saying, My
daughter is even now dead ; but
come and lay Thy Hand upon
her, and she shall live.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Daughter, be of good comfort,
thy faith hath made thee whole.
And the woman was made whole
from that hour.

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®rtnitg.

AT THE FIRST VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.

Let us hear the conclusion : of
the whole matter ; Fear God and
keep His commandments ; for this
is the whole duty of man. For
God shall bring every work into
Judgment.

The Collect.
STIR up, we beseech Thee, O
Lord, the wills of Thy faithful
people; that they, plenteously
bringing forth the fruit of good
works, may of Thee be plente-
ously rewarded ; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Antiphon to Benedictus.
When Jesus then lift up His

Eyes, and saw a great company
come unto Him, He saith unto
Philip, Whence shall we buy bread,
that these may eat? And this
He said to prove him ; for He
Himself knew what He would do.

AT THE SECOND VESPEES.

Antiphon to Magnificat.
Then those men, when they had
seen the miracle that Jesus did,
said, This is of a truth that Pro-
phet that should come into the
world.

■}[ If there be any more Sundays
before Advent Sunday, the Ser-
vice of some of those Sundays
that ivere omitted after the Epi-
phany shall be taken in to sup-
ply so many as are here wanting.
And if there be fewer, the over-
plus may be omitted : Provided
that this last Collect, with the
Antiphons to Benedictus and
Magnificat, shall alivays be used
upon the Sunday next before
Advent.

Antiphon to Magnificat at the
First Vespers of the Twenty-
fifth Sunday after Trinity, when
it is not the Sunday next before
Advent.
Hear ye, O mountains, the

Lord's controversy : and ye strong

foundations of the earth.

Antiphon to Magnificat at the
First Vespers of the Twenty-
sixth Sunday after Trinity.
The vision is yet for an ap-
pointed time : but at the end it
shall speak and not lie ; though it
tarry, wait for it, because it will
surely come, it will not tarry.

Here endeth the Service Proper for the Seasons.

THE PSALTER.

AT LAUDS, SUNDAY.

/. The Lord is high above all
people.

Ity. And His glory above the
heavens.

'f. O God, make speedto save us.

1$. O Lord,mak e haste to help us.

"f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

Tty. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday to
Wednesday in Holy Week, in-
clusive, is said, instead of Al-
leluia,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon when not othemoise or-
dered. The Lord is King.

Dominus regnavit. Ps. xciii.

1 The Lord is King, and hath
put on glorious apparel : the Lord
hath put on His apparel, and gird-
ed Himself with strength.

2 He hath made the round world
so sure : that it cannot be moved.

3 Ever since the world began
hath Thy seat been prepared :
Thou art from everlasting.

4 The floods are risen, O Lord,
the floods have lift up their voice :
the floods lift up their waves.

5 The waves of the sea are

mighty, and rage horribly : but
yet the Lord Who dwelleth on
high is mightier.

6 Thy testimonies, O Lord, are
very sure : holiness becometh
Thine house for ever.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. The Lord is King,
and hath put on glorious appa-
rel ; He hath girded Himself with
strength, and His seat is from
everlasting.

Antiphon. Be ye sure.

Jubilate Deo. Ps. c.

1 O be joyful in the Lord, all
ye lands : serve the Lord with
gladness, and come before His
presence with a song.

2 Be ye sure that the Lord He
is God : it is He that hath made
us, and not we ourselves ; we are
His people, and the sheep of His
pasture.

3 O go your way into His gates
with thanksgiving, and into His
courts with praise : be thankful
unto Him and speak good of His
JName.

4 For the Lord is gracious,
His mercy is everlasting : and His
Truth endureth from generation
to generation.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Be ye sure that the
Lord He is God : in Him let us
be joyful, and speak good of His
Name.

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THE PSALTEE.

Antiphon. As long as I live.

Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii.

1 O God, Thou art my God :
early will I seek Thee.

2 My soul tkirstetk for Thee,
my flesh also longeth after Thee :
in a barren and dry land, where
no water is.

3 Thus have I looked for Thee
in holiness : that I might behold
Thy power and glory.

4 For Thy loving-kindness is
better than the life itself : my lips
shall praise Thee.

5 As long as I live will I mag-
nify Thee on this manner : and
lift up my hands in Thy Name.

6 My soul shall be satisfied
even as it were with marrow and
fatness : when my mouth praiseth
Thee with joyful lips.

7 Have I not remembered Thee
in my bed : and thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

8 Because Thou hast been my
helper : therefore under the sha-
dow of Thy wings will I rejoice.

9 My soul hangeth upon Thee :
Thy right hand hath upholden me.

10 These also that seek the hurt
of my soul : they shall go under
the earth.

11 Let them fall upon the edge
of the sword : that they may be
a portion for foxes.

12 But the King shall rejoice
in God ; all they also that swear
by Him shall be commended : for
the mouth of them that speak lies
shall be stopped.

Sere is not said Gloria Patri.
Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii.

1 God be merciful unto us, and
bless us : and show us the light
of His countenance, and be mer-
ciful unto us.

2 That Thy way may be known
upon earth : Thy saving health
among all nations.

3 Let the people praise Thee,
O God : yea, let all the people
praise Thee.

4 O let the nations rejoice and
be glad : for Thou shalt judge the
folk righteously, and govern the
nations upon earth.

5 Let the people praise Thee,
O God : let all the people praise
Thee.

6 Then shall the earth bring
forth her increase : and God, even
our own God, shall give us His
blessing.

7 God shall bless us : and all
the ends of the world shall fear
Him.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. As long as I live
will I magnify Thee, that I may
behold Thy power and glory.

Antiphon. Let every creature.

Benedicite, omnia opera.

O all ye Works of the Lord,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Angels of the Lord, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Heavens, bless ye the
Lord : praise Him, and magnify
Him for ever.

O ye Waters that be above the
Firmament, bless ye the Lord :
praise Him, and magnify Him
for ever.

O all ye Powers of the Lord,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Sun, and Moon, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Stars of Heaven, bless ye

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141

the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Showers and Dew, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Winds of God, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

0 ye Winter and Summer, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Dews and Frosts, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Nights and Days, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Light and Darkness, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Lightnings, and Clonds,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O let the Earth bless the Lord :
yea, let it praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Mountains and Hills,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O all ye Green Things upon the
Earth, bless ye the Lord : praise
Him, and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Wells, bless ye the Lord :
praise Him, and magnify Him for
ever.

O ye Seas, and Floods, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O ye Whales, and all that move
in the Waters, bless ye the Lord :

praise Him, and magnify Him for
ever.

O all ye Fowls of the Air, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O all ye Beasts and Cattle,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Children of men, bless ye
the Lord : praise Him, and mag-
nify Him for ever.

O let Israel bless the Lord :
praise Him, and magnify Him for
ever.

O ye Priests of the Lord, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Servants of the Lord,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Spirits and Souls of the
Righteous, bless ye the Lord :
praise Him, and magnify Him
for ever.

O ye holy and humble Men of
heart, bless ye the Lord : praise
Him, and magnify Him for ever.

O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Let every creature
which is in heaven and on the
earth bless the Lord ; praise Him,
and magnify Him for ever.

Antiphon. Let every thing that
hath breath.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii.

1 O praise the Lord of heaven :
praise Him in the height.

2 Praise Him, all ye Angels of
His : praise Him, all His host.

3 Praise Him, sun and moon :
praise Him, all ye stars and
light.

142

THE PSALTER.

4 Praise Him, all ye lieavens :
and ye waters that are above the
heavens.

5 Let them praise the Name of
the Lord : for He spake the word,
and they were made ; He com-
manded, and they were created.

6 He hath made them fast for
ever and ever : He hath given
them a law which shall not be
broken.

7 Praise the Lord upon earth :
ye dragons and all deeps ;

8 Fire and hail, snow and va-
pours : wind and storm, fulfilling
His word ;

9 Mountains and all hills : fruit-
ful trees and all cedars ;

10 Beasts and all cattle : worms
and feathered fowls ;

11 Kings of the earth and all
people : princes and all judges of
the world ;

12 Young men and maidens,
old men and children, praise the
Name of the Lord : for His Name
only is excellent, and His praise
above heaven and earth.

13 He shall exalt the horn of
His people; all His saints shall
praise Him : even the children of
Israel, even the people that serv-
eth Him.

Here is not said Gloria Patri.

Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix.

1 O sing unto the Lord a new
song : let the congregation of
saints praise Him.

2 Let Israel rejoice in Him that
made him : and let the children of
Sion be joyful in their King.

3 Let them praise His Name in
the dance : let them sing praises
unto Him with tabret and harp.

4 For the Lord hath pleasure
in His people : and helpeth the
meek-hearted.

5 Let the saints be joyful with
glory : let them rejoice in their
beds.

6 Let the praises of God be in
their mouth : and a two-edged
sword in their hands ;

7 To be avenged of the hea-
then : and to rebuke the people ;

8 To bind their kings in chains :
and their nobles with links of
iron.

9 That they may be avenged of
them, as it is written : Such hon-
our have all His Saints.

Sere is not said Gloria Patri.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl.

1 O praise God in His holiness :
praise Him in the firmament of
His power.

2 Praise Him in His noble acts :
praise Him according to His ex-
cellent greatness.

3 Praise Him in the sound of
the trumpet : praise Him upon
the lute and harp.

4 Praise Him in the cymbals
and dances : praise Him upon the
strings and pipe.

5 Praise Him upon the well-
tuned cymbals : praise Him upon
the loud cymbals.

6 Let every thing that hath
breath : praise the Lord.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Let every thing that
hath breath praise the Lord ; for
He spake the word, and they were
made ; He commanded, and they
were created.

The Chapter, Rev. vii. 12, (for all Sun-
days from Epiphany to Septuagesima,
and from Trinity to Advent.)

Blessing, and glory, and wis-
dom, and thanksgiving, and hon-
our, and power, and might, be

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143

unto our God for ever and ever.
Amen.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn, (on Sundays from Epiphany to
Lent.) iEterne rerum Conditor.

Creator Blest, Eternal King,
Who day and night about dost bring,
Who weary mortals to relieve,
Dost in their times the seasons give.

Now the shrill cock proclaims it day,
And calls the sun's awakening ray,
The wandering pilgrim's guiding Light,
That marks the watches night by night.

Koused at the note, the morning star
Heaven's dusky veil uplifts afar;
Night's wicked bands no longer roam,
But from their dark ways hie them

home.
The encouraged sailor's fears are o'er,
The foaming waters rage no more :
Eepentance once the crowing cock
Brought to the Church's promised Rock.

0 let us then like men arise ;
The cock rebukes our slumbering eyes ;
Bestirs who still in sleep would lie,
And shames who would their Lord deny ;

Revives once more hope's fading fires,
Through the sick frame new health in-
spires,
Sheathes the wild robber's weapon dark,
Lights in the fall'n, faith's dying spark.

Look on us, Jesu, when we fall,
And with that look our souls recall : '
If Thou but look, our stains are gone,
And with due tears our pardon won.

Shed through our souls Thy piercing

ray,
Our souls' dull slumber drive away ; —
Thy Name be first on every tongue,
To Thee our earliest praises sung.

All praise to God the Father be,
All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All praise for ever, as is meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

f~. (From Epiphany to Septua-
gesima.) The Lord is King.

R/. He hath put on glorious ap-
parel. Alleluia !

^f. (From Septuagesima till
Lent.) Lord, Thou hast been our
Refuge.

R/. From one generation to an-
other.

On Sundays and week-days after
Trinity is said the

Hymn. Ecce jam noctis.

Lo! now the melting shades of night
are ending,

Flickers the golden gleam of dawning
day,

Let us before the Lord of all, low bend-
ing,

Suppliants pray;

That He would of the stain of guilt re-
lieve us,

Grant our soul's health, of His most
blessed love,

And of His pitying grace and mercy
give us

Heaven above.

Be this by Thy thrice Holy Godhead

granted,
Father, and Son, and Spirit ever blest,
Whose glory by the firmament is chanted,
By all confess' d. Amen.

f. The Lord is King.
R/. He hath put on glorious ap-
parel. Alleluia.

Antiphon (as in the Proper
Services.)

Benedictus. St. Luke i. 68.

Blessed be the Lord God of Is-
rael : for He hath visited and re-
deemed His people ;

And hath raised up a mighty-
Salvation for us : in the house of
His servant David ;

As He spake by the mouth of
His holy Prophets : which have
been since the world began ;

That we should be Saved from
our enemies : and from the hands
of all that hate us ;

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THE PSALTEE.

To perform the Mercy promised
to our forefathers : and to remem-
ber His holy covenant ;

To perform the oath which He
sware to our forefather Abraham :
that He would give 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 : for the remis-
sion of their sins.

Through the tender mercy of
our God : whereby the Day- Spring
from on high hath visited us ;

To give light to them that sit
in darkness, and in the shadow of
death : and to guide our feet into
the way of Peace.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon {as in the Proper
Services.)

f. The Lord be with you.
~£y. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

The Collect {as in the Proper

Service.)

f. The Lord be with you.
Tfy. And with thy spirit.
f. Bless we the Lord.
ty. Thanks be to God.

MEMORIALS AT LAUDS.

Of the Incarnation of our Lord in
Advent.
Antiphon {except on Advent Sun-
day.) The Holy Ghost shall come

upon thee, Mary; That Holy Thing
which shall be born of thee shall
be called the Son of God. {On
Sundays and Holy Days is added
Alleluia.)

f~. There shall come forth a Bod
out of the stem of Jesse.

Tfy. A branch shall grow out of
his roots.

Let us pray.

WE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour
Thy grace into our hearts ; that as
we have known the Incarnation of
Thy Son Jesus Christ by the mes-
sage of an Angel, so by His Cross
and Passion we may be brought
to the glory of His Resurrection :
through the same Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

At other times {except during the

Octave of Christmas and upon

the second, third, fourth, and

fifth days of January, and also

from Maundy Thursday to Loio

inclusive.)

Antiphon. Lo ! Mary hath
brought forth the Saviour, of
Whom, when John saw Him, he
said, Behold the Lamb of God
Which taketh away the sins of
the world. ( On Sundays and Holy
Days is added, Alleluia.)

"j^. Thou art fairer than the
children of men.

iyr. Full of grace are Thy lips.
Let us pray.

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145

through the same Jesus Christ
our Lord.

Of All Saints in Advent.

Antiphon. Behold the Lord my
God shall come, and All His
Saints with Him, and there shall
be in that day a great Light.
(On Sundays and Holy Days is
added, Alleluia.)

f. O God, wonderful art Thou
in Thy Saints.

ty. And glorious in Thy Ma-
jesty.

When this ~f. and Ttf. are said at
Lauds in a Black Letter Lay
Memorial, then in this Memo-
rial is said instead,

f. The Souls of the Eighteous
are in the Hand of God.

ft?. And there shall no torment
touch them.

Let us pray.

O LORD, we beseech Thee,
visit and cleanse our consciences,
that Thy Son our Lord Jesus
Christ when He cometh with All
His Saints, may find in us a
dwelliDg-place prepared for Him,
Who liveth and reigneth with
Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever
one God, .world without end.

At other times.

Antiphon. The Saints shall be
joyful with glory ; they shall re-
joice in their beds. (On Sundays
and Holy Lays is added, Alle-
luia.)

f. O God, wonderful art Thou
in Thy Saints.

fy. And glorious in Thy Ma-
jesty.

When this ^f . and 1^. are said at
Lauds in a Black Letter Lay
Memorial, then in this Memo-
rial is said instead,

f. The Souls of the Eighteous
are in the Hand of God.

Tfy. And there shall no torment
touch them.

Let us pray.

O ALMIGHTY God, Who
hast knit together Thine elect in
one Communion and fellowship,
in the mystical 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 unspeak-
able Joys, which Thou hast pre-
pared for them that unfeignedly
love Thee ; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

Memorial of penitent sinners, to be
said at Lauds from Ash-Wed-
nesday till Wednesday in Holy
Week inclusive.

Antiphon. Turn ye even unto
Me, saith the Lord, with all your
heart, and with fasting, and with
weeping, and with mourning.

f~. We have sinned with our
fathers.

1$. We have done amiss, and
dealt wickedly.

Let us pray.

O LORD, we beseech Thee,
mercifully hear our prayers, and
spare all those who confess their
sins unto Thee ; that they, whose
consciences by sin are accused, by
Thy merciful pardon may be ab-
solved ; through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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Memorial of the Resurrection, to
be said at Lauds on Sundays,
from Low Sunday till the As-
cension.

Antiphon. And very early in
the morning, the first day of the
week, they came unto the Sepul-
chre at the Rising of the Sun.
Alleluia.

f'. The Lord is Eisen indeed.

fy. And hath appeared to Si-
mon. Alleluia.

Let us pray.
ALMIGHTY God, Who
through Thy Only-begotten Son
Jesus Christ hast overcome death,
and opened unto us the gate of
everlasting Life ; We humbly be-
seech Thee, that, as by Thy spe-
cial grace preventing us Thou
dost put into our minds good de-
sires, 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.

Memorial of the Resurrection, to
be said daily at Lauds on week-
days from Loio Sunday till the
Ascension.

Antiphon. The Lord is Risen
from the Tomb, Who died to save
us from our doom. Alleluia.

f. The Lord is Risen.
1^?. As He said. Alleluia.
With the Collect of Easter Day.

glory in the Cross of our Lord
Jesus Christ. {On Sundays and
Holy Days is added, Alleluia.)

f. All the world shall worship
Thee, O God.

ty. Sing of Thee and praise Thy
power.

Let us pray.

KEEP, we beseech Thee, O Sa-
viour of the world, in continual
peace, those whom Thou hast been
pleased to redeem by Thy Cross
and Passion, Who livest and reign-
est with the Father and the Holy
Ghost, ever one God, world with-
out end. Amen.

Memorial of the Passion, to be
said at Lauds daily from Tri-
nity Monday to Advent.

Antiphon. It behoveth us to

For the Peace of the Church.

Ad Te levavi oculos meos. Ps.
cxxiii.

1 Unto Thee lift I up mine
eyes : O Thou that dwellest in
the heavens.

2 Behold, even as the eyes of
servants look unto the hand of
their masters, and as the eyes of
a maiden unto the hand of her
mistress : even so our eyes wait
upon the Lord our God, until He
have mercy upon us.

3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord,
have mercy upon us : for we are
utterly despised.

4 Our soul is filled with the
scornful reproof of the wealthy :
and with the despitef ulness of the
proud.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Our Father, &c.
f. O Lord, arise, help us.
I\7. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

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147

f. Turn us again, Thou God of
Hosts.

fy. Show the light of Thy Coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

/. Lord, hear our prayer.

iy. And let our cry come unto
Thee.
f. The Lord be with you.
IV- And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

O LORD, we beseech Thee,
mercifully to hear the prayers of

Thy Church, that we, being de-
livered 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, Who liveth and reign-
eth with Thee and the Holy
G-host, one God, world without
end. Amen.

/. The Lord be with you.

IV . And with thy spirit.

~f. Bless we the Lord.

ty. Thanks be to God.

MONDAY. AT LAUDS.

y. Let Thy merciful kindness,
O Lord, be upon us.

IV- As we do put our trust in
Thee.

This f '. and Tty. are said on all
week-days from Epiphany to
Lent, and from Trinity to Ad-
vent.

f. O God, make speed to save

us.

IV- O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

IV- As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday
to Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive, is said instead of
Alleluia,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. Have mercy.
Miserere mei, Deus. Ps. li.

1 Have mercy upon me, O God,
after Thy great goodness : ac-
cording to the multitude of Thy
mercies, do away mine offences.

2 Wash me throughly from my
wickedness : and cleanse me from
my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my faults :
and my sin is ever before me.

4 Against Thee only have I
sinned, and done this evil in Thy
sight : that Thou mightest be jus-
tified in Thy saying, and clear
when Thou art judged.

5 Behold, I was shapen in wick-
edness : and in sin hath my mo-
ther conceived me.

6 But lo, Thou require st truth
in the inward parts : and shalt
make me to understand wisdom
secretly.

7 Thou shalt purge me with
hyssop, and I shall be clean :
Thou shalt wash me, and I shall
be whiter than snow.

8 Thou shalt make me hear of

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THE PSALTEE.

joy and gladness : that the bones
which Thou hast broken may re-
joice.

9 Turn Thy Face from my sins :
and put out all my misdeeds.

10 Make me a clean heart, O
God : and renew a right spirit
within me.

11 Cast me not away from Thy
presence : and take not Thy Holy
Spirit from me.

12 O give me the comfort of
Thy help again : and stablish me
with Thy free Spirit.

13 Then shall I teach Thy ways
unto the wicked : and sinners
shall be converted unto Thee.

14 Deliver me from blood-guil-
tiness, O God, Thou that art the
God of my health : and my tongue
shall sing of Thy righteousness.

15 Thou shalt open my lips, O
Lord : and my mouth shall show
Thy praise.

16 For Thou desirest no sacri-
fice, else would I give it Thee :
but Thou delightest not in burnt-
offerings.

17 The sacrifice of God is a
troubled spirit : a broken and con-
trite heart, O God, shalt Thou not
despise.

18 O be favourable and gra-
cious unto Sion : build Thou the
walls of Jerusalem.

19 Then shalt Thou be pleased
with the sacrifice of righteous-
ness, with the burnt-offerings and
oblations : then shall they offer
young bullocks upon Thine Altar.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Have mercy upon
me, O God.

Antiphon. Consider.
Verba mea auribus. Ps. v.
1 Ponder my words, O Lord :
consider my meditation.

2 O hearken Thou unto the
voice of my calling, my King and
my God : for unto Thee will I
make my prayer.

3 My voice shalt Thou hear
betimes, O Lord : early in the
morning will I direct my prayer
unto Thee, and will look up.

4 For Thou art the God that
hast no pleasure in wickedness :
neither shall any evil dwell with
Thee.

5 Such as be foolish shall not
stand in Thy Sight : for Thou
hatest all them that work va-
nity.

6 Thou shalt destroy them that
speak leasing : the Lord will ab-
hor both the blood-thirsty and
deceitful man.

7 But as for me, I will come
into Thine House, even upon the
multitude of Thy mercy : and in
Thy fear will I worship toward
Thy holy temple.

8 Lead me, O Lord, in Thy
righteousness, because of mine
enemies : make Thy way plain be-
fore my face.

9 For there is no faithfulness
in his mouth : their inward parts
are very wickedness.

10 Their throat is an open se-
pulchre : they flatter with their
tongue.

11 Destroy Thou them, O God ;
let them perish through their own
imaginations : cast them out in
the multitude of their ungod-
liness ; for they have rebelled
against Thee.

12 And let all them that put
their trust in Thee rejoice : they
shall ever be giving of thanks, be-
cause Thou defendest them ; they
that love Thy Name shall be joy-
ful in Thee.

13 For Thou, Lord, wilt give
Thy blessing unto the righteous :

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149

and with Thy favourable kindness
wilt Thou defend him as with a
shield.
Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Consider my medi-
tation.

Antiphon. O God.

Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii.

Deus miser eatur. Ps. lxvii.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140.

Antiphon. O God, Thou art my
God : early will I seek Thee.

Antiphon. Thine anger is turned
away.

The Song of Isaiah, chap, xii.,
Confitebor Tibi.

1 O Lord, I will praise Thee,
though Thou wast angry with me :
Thine anger is turned away, and
Thou comfortedst me.

2 Behold, God is my Salvation :
I will trust, and not be afraid :

For the Lord JEHOVAH is
my Strength and my Song : He
also is become my Salvation.

3 Therefore with joy shall ye
draw water out of the wells of
salvation : and in that day shall
ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon
His Name.

4 Declare His doings among the
people : make mention that His
Name is exalted.

5 Sing unto the Lord, for He
hath done excellent things : this
is known in all the earth.

6 Cry out and shout, thou in-
habitant of Zion : for great is the
Holy One of Israel in the midst
of thee.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Thine anger is turned
away : and Thou comfortedst me.

Antiphon. O praise.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii.

Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl.
As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141.

Antiphon. O praise the Lord of
heaven.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14.
"Watch ye, stand fast in the

faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Let all your things be done with

charity.

ty. Thanks be to God.

In week-day Services this Chapter
is said (1.) daily from Epiphany
to Ash- Wednesday, and (2.)
daily from Trinity to Advent.

Hymn, (for Mondays from Epiphany
to lent.) Splendor Paternte Gloriae.

Thou Brightness of the Father's ray,
True Light of light, and Day of day ;
Light's fountain and eternal spring :
Thou Morn the mora illumining !

Glide in, Thou very Sun divine ;
"With everlasting brightness shine :
And shed abroad on every sense
The Spirit's light and influence.

Thee, Father, let us seek aright :
The Father of perpetual light :
The Father of Almighty grace :
Each wile of sin away to chase.

Our acts with courage do Thou fill :
Blunt Thou the Tempter's tooth of ill.
Misfortune into good convert,
Or give us grace to bear uuhurt.

Our spirits, whatsoe'er betide,
In chaste and loyal bodies guide ;
Let Faith, with fervour unalloyed,
The bane of falsehood still avoid.

And Christ our daily food be nigh ;
And Faith our daily cup supply :
So may we quaff, to calm and bless,
The Spirit's rapturous holiness.

Now let the day in joy pass on :

Our modesty like early dawn,

Our faith like noontide splendour glow ;

Our souls the twilight never know.

All laud to God the Father be :
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee :
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

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THE PSALTER.

f~. Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

fy. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

On Monday, from Trinity to Ad-
vent, is said the Hymn, Ecce
jam noctis, as in the Sunday
Lauds, p. 143, with the

f~. Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

Tty. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

AntipJion. Blessed be.

Benedictus, St. Luke i. 68, as in
the Sunday Lauds, p. 143.

Antiphon. Blessed be : the Lord
God of Israel.

[From Easter to Trinity the week-
day Prayers are not said at
Lauds, and the Lauds end as on
Sunday. ~\

Sere follow the week-day Prayers,
thus, {all kneeling.)

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Our Father, &c.

f'. I said, Lord, be merciful
unto me.

ty. Heal my soul, for I have
sinned against Thee.

f. Turn Thee again, O Lord,
at the last.

ty. And be gracious unto Thy
servants.

~f. Let Thy merciful kindness,
O Lord, be upon us.

Tty. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

f. Let Thy Priests be clothed
with righteousness.

IV?. And Thy Saints sing with
joy fulness.

f". O Lord, save the Queen.

fy. And mercifully hear us
when we call upon Thee.

~f. O God, save Thy servants
and handmaidens.

I\?. "Which put their trust in
Thee.

y. O Lord, save Thy people.

fy. And bless Thine inherit-
ance.

f. Peace be within Thy walls.

I\?. And plenteousness within
Thy palaces.

f. Let us pray for the dead in
Christ.

Ity. Grant them, O Lord, eter-
nal rest, and let everlasting light
shine upon them.

f~. Hearken unto my voice, O
Lord, when I cry unto Thee.

R?. Have mercy upon me, and
hear me.

Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li., p.
147.

\_This Psalm may be omitted ex-
cept on week-days in Lent, when
it shall always be said and fol-
lowed by

Domine, ne in furore. Ps. vi.

Against Anger.

1 O Lord, rebuke me not in
Thine indignation : neither chasten
me in Thy displeasure.

2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord,
for I am weak : O Lord, heal me,
for my bones are vexed.

3 My soul also is sore trou-
bled : but, Lord, how long wilt
Thou punish me ?

4 Turn Thee, O Lord, and de-
liver my soul : O save me for Thy
mercy's sake.

5 For in death no man remem-

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151

bereth Thee : and who will give
Thee thanks in the pit?

6 I am weary of my groaning ;
every night wash I my bed : and
water my couch with my tears.

7 My beauty is gone for very
trouble : and worn away because
of all mine enemies.

8 Away from me, all ye that
work vanity : for the Lord hath
heard the voice of my weeping.

9 The Lord hath heard my pe-
tition : the Lord will receive my
prayer.

10 All mine enemies shall be
confounded, and sore vexed : they
shall be turned back, and put to
shame suddenly.

Glory be to the Father, &c]

Then let the reader, [if a Priest,
rise from his knees, go to the
steps of the Sanctuary, and~\
say,

O Lord, arise, help us.

B/f. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

f. Turn Thee again, O Lord
God of Hosts.

IV- Show the light of Thy
Countenance, and we shall be
whole.

f~. Lord, hear our prayer.
IV. And let our cry come unto
Thee.

f". The Lord be with you.
fyr. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

The Collect as in the Proper Ser-
vices.

Then follow the Memorials, Sfc.,
as at the Sunday Lauds, pp.
144-146.

TUESDAY. AT LAUDS.

f". Let Thy merciful kindness,
O Lord, be upon us.

Tty. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

~f. O God, make speed to save
us.

ty. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

I\Z. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday to
Wednesday in ffoly Week, in-
clusive, is said instead of Al-
leluia,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. According to the mul-
titude.

Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li., as
in Monday Lauds, p. 147.

Antiphon. According to the mul-
titude : of Thy mercies have mercy
on me, O God.

Antiphon. The Help of my
countenance.

Judica me, Deus. Ps. xliii.

1 Give sentence with me, O
God, and defend my cause against
the ungodly people : O deliver
me from the deceitful and wicked
man.

2 For Thou art the God of my
strength ; why hast Thou put me
from Thee : and why go I so

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THE PSALTEE.

heavily, while the enemy oppress-
eth me ?

3 0 send out Thy light and
Thy truth, that they may lead
me : and bring me unto Thy holy
hill, and to Thy dwelling.

4 And that I may go unto the
Altar of God, even unto the God
of my joy and gladness : and upon
the harp will I give thanks unto
Thee, O God my God.

5 Why art thou so heavy, O
my soul : and why art thou so dis-
quieted within me ?

6 O put thy trust in God : for
I will yet give Him thanks, which
is the Help of my countenance,
and my God.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. The Help of my
countenance : and my God.

Antiphon. Early.

Deus, Deus metis.
Deus misereatur.

Ps. lxiii.
Ps. lxvii.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140.

Antiphon. Early : will I seek
Thee.

Antiphon. All the days of my
life.

The Song of Sezehiah. Ego dixi,
Isaiah xxxviii. 10.

10 I said, in the cutting off of
my days : I shall go to the gates
of the grave.

I am deprived of the residue of
my years : I said, I shall not see
the Lord, even the Lord, in the
land of the living.

Ill shall behold man no more :
with the inhabitants of the world.

12 Mine age is departed : and
is removed from me as a shep-
herd's tent.

I have cut off like a weaver my

life : He will cut me off with pin-
ing sickness.

From day even to night : wilt
Thou make an end of me.

13 I reckoned till morning that,
as a lion, so will He break all
my bones : from day even to
night wilt Thou make an end of
me.

14 Like a crane or a swallow,
so did I chatter : I did mourn as
a dove.

Mine eyes fail with looking up-
ward : O Lord, I am oppressed ;
undertake for me.

15 What shall I say ? He hath
both spoken unto me, and Him-
self hath done it : I shall go softly
all my years in the bitterness of
my soul.

16 O Lord, by these things
men live, and in all these things
is the life of my spirit ; so wilt
Thou recover me, and make me
to live.

17 Behold, for peace I had great
bitterness ; but Thou hast in love
to my soul delivered it from the
pit of corruption : for Thou hast
cast all my sins behind Thy back.

18 For the grave cannot praise
Thee, death cannot celebrate
Thee : they that go down into
the pit cannot hope for Thy
truth.

19 The living, the living, he
shall praise Thee, as I do this
day : the father to the children
shall make known Thy truth.

20 The Lord was ready to save
me : therefore we will sing my
songs to the stringed instruments
all the days of our life in the house
of the Lord.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon, All the days of my
life : the Lord was ready to save
me.

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153

Antiphon. Praise Him.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii.
Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix.
Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141.

Antiphon. Praise Him : in the
firmament of His power.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14.

"Watch ye, stand fast in the
faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with
charity.

R?. Thanks be to God.

Ln week-day Services this Chapter
is said (1.) daily from Epi-
phany to Ash- Wednesday, and
(2.) daily from Trinity to Ad-
vent.

Hymn for Tuesdays from Epiphany to
Lent.

Ales diei nuntius.

The winged herald of the day
Proclaims the morn's approaching ray :
And Christ the Lord our souls excites,
And so to endless life invites.

Take up thy hed, to each He cries,
Who sick, or wrapped in slumber lies ;
And chaste, and just, and sober stand,
And watch : My coming is at hand.

"With earnest cry, with tearful care,
Call we the Lord to hear our prayer,
"While supplicatiou, pure and deep,
Forbids each chastened heart to sleep.

Do Thou, 0 Christ, our slumbers wake ;
Do Thou the chains of darkness break ;
Purge Thou our former sins away,
And in our souls new light display.

All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

~f. Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

R?. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

On Tuesdays, from Trinity to Ad-
vent, is said the Hymn, Ecce
jam noctis, as in the Sunday
Lauds, p. 143, with the

f". Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

R?. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

Antiphon. And the Lord shall
be to us.

Benedictus, St. Luke i. 68.

Antiphon. And the Lord shall
be to us : a mighty Salvation in
the house of His servant David.

Thenfolloic the week-day Prayers
as at p. 150.

The Proper Collect.

f. The Lord be with you.

Rj. And with thy spirit.

"f. Bless ye the Lord.

R7. Thanks be to God.

Then follow the Memorials, fyc,
as at the Sunday Lauds, pp.
144—146.

WEDNESDAY. AT LAUDS.

"f. Let Thy merciful kindness,
O Lord, be upon us.

RZ. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

us.

f~. O God, make speed to save
Rz. O Lord, make haste to help

f. Glory be to the Father, and

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THE PSALTER.

to the Son : and to the Holy-
Ghost ;

I\?. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima to Wed-
nesday in Holy Week, inclu-
sive, is said instead of Alle-
luia,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of G-lory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. Wash me throughly.

Miserere mei Deus, Ps. li., as
in Monday Lauds, p. 147.

Antiphon. Wash me throughly :
from my wickedness, O God.

Antiphon. Thou, O G-od.

Te decet hymnus. Ps. lxv.

1 Thou, O God, art praised in
Sion : and unto Thee shall the
vow be performed in Jerusa-
lem.

2 Thou that hearest the prayer :
unto Thee shall all flesh come.

3 My misdeeds prevail against
me : O be Thou merciful unto our
sins.

4 Blessed is the man, whom
Thou choosest, and receivest unto
Thee : he shall dwell in Thy court,
and shall be satisfied with the
pleasures of Thy House, even of
Thy holy temple.

5 Thou shalt show us won-
derful things in Thy righteous-
ness, O God of our salvation :
Thou that art the Hope of all
the ends of the earth, and of
them that remain in the broad
sea.

6 Who in His strength setteth
fast the mountains : and is girded
about with power.

7 Who stilleth the raging of
the sea : and the noise of his
waves, and the madness of the
people.

8 They also that dwell in the
uttermost parts of the earth shall
be afraid at Thy tokens : Thou
that makest the outgoings of the
morning and evening to praise
Thee.

9 Thou visitest the earth, and
blessest it : Thou makest it very
plenteous.

10 The river of God is full of
water : Thou preparest their corn,
for so Thou providest for the
earth.

11 Thou waterest her furrows,
Thou sendest rain into the little
valleys thereof : Thou makest it
soft with the drops of rain, and
blessest the increase of it.

12 Thou crownest the year with
Thy goodness : and Thy clouds
drop fatness.

13 They shall drop upon the
dwellings of the wilderness : and
the little hills shall rejoice on
every side.

14 The folds shall be full of
sheep : the valleys also shall stand
so thick with corn, that they shall
laugh and sing.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Thou, O God : art
praised in Sion.

Antiphon. My lips shall praise.

Deus, Deus meus. Ps. lxiii.
Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140.

Antiphon. My lips shall praise :
Thee as long as I live.

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Antiphon. The Lord shall judge.

The Song of Hannah, Exultavit cor
meum. 1 Sam. ii. 1.

1 My heart rejoiceth in the
Lord : mine horn is exalted in the
Lord.

My mouth is enlarged over
mine enemies : because I rejoice
in Thy Salvation.

2 There is none holy as the
Lord ; for there is none beside
Thee : neither is there any rock
like our God.

3 Talk no more so exceeding
proudly : let not arrogancy come
out of your mouth.

For the Lord is a God of know-
ledge : and by Him actions are
weighed.

4 The bows of the mighty men
are broken : and they that stum-
bled are girded with strength.

5 They that were full have
hired out themselves for bread :
and they that were hungry ceased.

So that the barren hath born
seven : and she that hath many
children is waxed feeble.

6 The Lord killeth and maketh
alive : He bringeth down to the
grave, and bringeth up.

7 The Lord maketh poor and
maketh rich, He bringeth low and
lifteth up : He raiseth up the poor
out of the dust, and lifteth up the
beggar from the dunghill ;

8 To set them among princes :
and to make them inherit the
throne of glory.

For the pillars of the Earth are
the Lord's : and He hath set the
World upon them.

9 He will keep the feet of His
Saints, and the wicked shall be
silent in darkness : for by strength
shall no man prevail.

10 The adversaries of the Lord
shall be broken in pieces : out of

heaven shall He thunder upon
them.

The Lord shall judge the ends
of the earth ; and He shall give
strength unto His King : and ex-
alt the horn of His Anointed.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. The Lord shall judge :
the ends of the earth.

Antiphon. O praise God.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii.
Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix.
Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141.

Antiphon. O praise God : all ye
heavens.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14.

Watch ye, stand fast in the
faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with
charity.

B/. Thanks be to God.

Ln week-day Services this Chapter
is said (1.) daily from Epi-
phany to Ash-Wednesday, and
(2.) daily from Trinity to Ad-
vent.

Hymn for Wednesdays from Epiphany
to Lent.

Nox et tenebrae et nubila.

Hence, night and clouds that night-
time brings,
Confused and dark and troubled things :
The dawn is here ; the sky grows white ;
Christ is at hand : depart from sight !

Earth's dusky veil is torn away,
Pierced by the sparkling beams of day :
The world resumes its hues apace
Soon as the Day-star shows its face.

But Thee, 0 Christ, alone we seek,
With conscience pure and temper meek,
With tears and chants we humbly pray :
That Thou wouldst guide us through the
day.

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THE PSALTER.

For many a shade obscures each sense,
"Which needs Thy beams to purge it

thence :
Light of the Morning Star, illume,
Serenely shining, all our gloom.

All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

f. Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

R?. Because Thou hast been
my Helper.

On Wednesdays, from Trinity to
Advent, is said the Hymn, Ecce
jam noctis, as in the Sunday
Lauds, p. 143, with the

~f. Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

R7. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

Antiphon. That we should be
saved.

Penedictus, St. Luke i. 68.

Antiphon. That we should be
saved : from our enemies ; and
from the hands of all that hate
us, Good Lord, deliver us.

Then follow the week-day Prayers,
as at p. 150.

The Proper Collect.

~f. The Lord be with you.

R/. And with thy spirit.

~ft. Bless we the Lord.

R?. Thanks be to God.

Then follow the Memorials, Sfc,
as at the Sunday Lauds, pp.
144—146.

THURSDAY, AT LAUDS.

~f- Let Thy merciful kindness,
O Lord, be upon us.

R?. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

~f. O God, make speed to save
us.

RX O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f~. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost.

R?. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

Put from Septuagesima to Wed-
nesday in Holy Week, inclu-
sive, is said instead of Alle-
luia,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. Against Thee only.

Miserere mei Deus, Ps. li., as in
the Monday Lauds, p. 147.

Antiphon. Against Thee only :
have I sinned. Have mercy upon
me, O God.

Antiphon. Lord, Thou hast
been.

Domine refugium. Ps. xc.

1 Lord, Thou hast been our
Refuge : from one generation to
another.

2 Before the mountains were
brought forth, or ever the earth
and the world were made : Thou
art God from everlasting, and
world without end.

3 Thou turnest man to destruc-
tion : again Thou sayest, Come
again, ye children of men.

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4 For a thousand years in Thy
sight are but as yesterday : seeing
that is past as a watch in the
night.

5 As soon as Thou scatterest
them they are even as a sleep :
and fade away suddenly like the
grass.

6 In the morning it is green,
and groweth up : but in the even-
ing it is cut down, dried up, and
withered.

7 For we consume away in Thy
displeasure : and are afraid at Thy
wrathful indignation.

8 Thou hast set our misdeeds
before Thee : and our secret sins
in the light of Thy Counte-
nance.

9 For when Thou art angry all
our days are gone : we bring our
years to an end, as it were a tale
that is told.

10 The days of our age are
threescore years and ten ; and
though men be so strong that they
come to fourscore years : yet is
their strength then but labour and
sorrow ; so soon passeth it away,
and we are gone.

11 But whoregardeth the power
of Thy wrath : for even thereafter
as a man feareth, so is Thy dis-
pleasure.

12 So teach us to number our
days : that we may apply our
hearts unto wisdom.

13 Turn Thee again, O Lord, at
the last : and be gracious unto
Thy servants.

14 O satisfy us with Thy Mercy,
and that soon : so shall we rejoice
and be glad all the days of our
life.

15 Comfort us again now after
the time that Thou hast plagued
us : and for the years wherein we
have suffered adversity.

16 Show Thy servants Thy

Deus, Deus mens,
misereatur.

work : and their children Thy
Glory.

17 And the glorious Majesty
of the Lord our God be upon us :
prosper Thou the work of our
hands upon us, O prosper Thou
our handy work.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. O Lord, Thou hast
been : our Eefuge.

Antiphon. Have I not thought ?

Ps. lxiii.
Ps. lxvii.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140.

Antiphon. Have I not thought :
upon Thee when I was waking ?

A ntiphon. The Lord shall reign.

The Song of Moses, Cantemus Domino.
Exodus xv. 1.

1 I will sing unto the Lord, for
He hath triumphed gloriously :
the horse and his rider hath He
thrown into the sea.

2 The Lord is my Strength and
my Song : and is become my Sal-
vation.

He is my God, and I will pre-
pare Him an habitation : my fa-
ther's God, and I will exalt Him.

3 The Lord is a Man of War :
the Lord is His Name.

4 Pharaoh's chariots and his
host hath He cast into the sea :
his chosen captains are drowned
in the Eed Sea.

5 The depths have covered
them : they sank into the bottom
as a stone.

6 Thy Right Hand, O Lord, is
become glorious in power : Thy
Eight Hand, O Lord, hath dashed
in pieces the enemy.

7 And in the greatness of Thine
Excellency Thou hast overthrown

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tliem that rose up against Thee :
Thou sentest forth Thy wrath,
which consumed them as stubble.

8 And with the blast of Thy
nostrils the waters were gathered
together, the flood stood upright
as an heap : and the depths were
congealed in the heart of the sea.

9 The enemy said, I will pur-
sue, I will overtake, I will divide
the spoil : my lust shall be satis-
fied upon them ; I will draw my
sword, my hand shall destroy
them.

10 Thou didst blow with Thy
Wind, the sea covered them : they
sank as lead in the mighty waters.

11 Who is like unto Thee, O
Lord, among the gods : who is
like Thee, glorious in holiness,
fearful in praises, doing won-
ders?

12 Thou stretchedst out Thy
Eight Hand : the earth swallowed
them.

13 Thou in Thy mercy hast led
forth the people which Thou hast
Redeemed : Thou hast guided
them in Thy strength, unto Thy
holy habitation.

14 The people shall hear, and
be afraid : sorrow shall take hold
of the inhabitants of Palestina.

15 Then the dukes of Edom
shall be amazed ; the mighty men
of Moab, trembling shall take hold
upon them : all the inhabitants of
Canaan shall melt away.

16 Fear and dread shall fall
upon them ; by the greatness of
Thine Arm they shall be as still
as a stone : till Thy people pass
over, O Lord, till Thy people pass
over, which Thou hast purchased.

17 Thou shalt bring them in,
and plant them in the Mountain
of Thine inheritance : in the Place,
O Lord, which Thou hast made
for Thee to dwell in, in the Sanc-

tuary, O Lord, which Thy hands
have established.

18 The Lord shall reign : for
ever and ever.

19 For the horse of Pharaoh
went in with his chariots and with
his horsemen into the sea, and the
Lord brought again the waters of
the sea upon them : but the chil-
dren of Israel went on dry land in
the midst of the sea.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. The Lord shall reign :
for ever and ever.

Antiphon. O praise.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii.
Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix.
Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141.

Antiphon. O praise : the Lord of
heaven.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14.

Watch ye, stand fast in the
faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with
charity.

IV- Thanks be to God.

In week-day Services this Chapter
is said (1.) daily from Epi-
phany to Ash- Wednesday, and
(2.) daily from Trinity to Ad-
vent.

Hymn for Thursdays from Epiphany to
Lent.

Lux ecce surgit aurea.

Behold the golden dawn arise ;
The paling night forsakes the skies :
Those shades that hid the world from

view,
And us to dangerous error drew.

May this new day be calmly pass'd,
May we keep pure while it shall last ;
Nor let our lips from truth depart,
Nor dark designs engage the heart.

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159

So may the day speed on ; the tongue
No falsehood know, the hands no wrong ;
Our eyes from wanton gaze refrain ;
No guilt our guarded bodies stain.

For God, All-seeing, from on high
Surveys us with a watchful Eye ;
Each day our every act He knows,
From early dawn to evening's close.

All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
Ail laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

f". Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

R7. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

On Thursdays from Trinity to
Advent is said tlie Hymn, Ecce
jam noctis, as in the Sunday
Lauds, p. 143, with the

f". Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

R?. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

Antiphon. Let us serve the
Lord.

Benedictus, St. Luke i. 68.

Antiphon. Let us serve the
Lord : in holiness and righteous-
ness before Him; and He shall
deliver us out of the hand of our
enemies.

Then follow the week-day Prayers,
as at p. 150.

The Proper Collect.
~f. The Lord be with you.
ty. And with thy spirit.
f. Bless we the Lord.
R?. Thanks be to God.

Then follow the Memorials, Sfc,
p. 144—146.

FEIDAY, AT LAUDS.

"f. Let Thy merciful kindness,
O Lord, be upon us.

R/. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

f. O God, make speed to save
us.

R/. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

R/. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima to Wed-
nesday in Holy Week, inclu-
sive, is said instead of Al-
leluia,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. O stablish me.
Miserere niei Deus, Ps. li., p.
147.

Antiphon. O stablish me : with
Thy free Spirit.

Antiphon. Hearken unto me.

Domine, exaudi. Psalm cxliii.

1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and
consider my desire : hearken unto
me for Thy truth and righteous-
ness' sake.

2 And enter not into judgment
with Thy servant : for in Thy
sight shall no man living be jus-
tified.

3 For the enemy hath perse-
cuted my soul; he hath smitten
my life down to the ground : he
hath laid me in the darkness,
as the men that have been long
dead.

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THE PSALTEE.

4 Therefore is my spirit vexed
within me : and my heart within
me is desolate.

5 Yet do I remember the time
past ; I muse upon all Thy works :
yea, I exercise myself in the works
of Thy hands.

6 I stretch forth my hands unto
Thee : my soul gaspeth unto Thee
as a thirsty land.

7 Hear me, O Lord, and that
soon, for my spirit waxeth faint :
hide not Thy face from me, lest I
be like unto them that go down
into the pit.

8 O let me hear Thy loving-
kindness betimes in the morning,
for in Thee is my trust : show
Thou me the way that I should
walk in, for I lift up my soul unto
Thee.

9 Deliver me, O Lord, from
mine enemies : for I flee unto
Thee to hide me.

10 Teach me to do the thing
that pleaseth Thee, for Thou art
my God : let Thy loving Spirit
lead me forth into the land of
righteousness.

11 Quicken me, O Lord, for
Thy Name's sake : and for Thy
righteousness' sake bring my soul
out of trouble.

12 And of Thy goodness slay
mine enemies : and destroy all
them that vex my soul ; for I am
Thy servant.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Hearken unto me :
for Thy truth and righteousness'
sake.

Antiphon. God show us.

Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii.
Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140.

Antiphon. God show us : the
light of His countenance.

Antiphon. O Lord, I have
heard.

The Song of Habakkuk, Domitie audivi.
Habakkuk iii.

2 O Lord, I have heard Thy
speech, and was afraid : O Lord,
revive Thy work in the midst of
the years, in the midst of the years
make known ; in wrath remember
mercy.

3 God came from Teman, and
the Holy One from Mount Paran :
His glory covered the heavens,
and the earth was full of His
praise.

4 And His brightness was as
the light ; He had horns coming
out of His hand : and there was
the hiding of His power.

5 Before Him went the pesti-
lence : and burning coals went
forth at His Feet.

6 He stood and measured the
earth, He beheld and drove asun-
der the nations : and the ever-
lasting mountains were scattered,
the perpetual hills did bow ; His
ways are everlasting.

7 I saw the tents of Cushan in
affliction : and the curtains of the
land of Midian did tremble.

8 Was the Lord displeased a-
gainst the rivers P was Thine an-
ger against the rivers : was Thy
wrath against the sea, that Thou
didst ride upon Thine horses and
Thy chariots of salvation ?

9 Thy bow was made quite na-
ked : according to the oaths of
the tribes, even Thy word.

Thou didst cleave the earth with
rivers : the mountains saw Thee,
and trembled.

10 The overflowing of the water
passed by : the deep uttered his
voice, and lifted up his hands on
high.

11 The sun and moon stood still

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in their habitation : at the light
of Thine arrows they went, and
at the shining of Thy glittering
spear.

12 Thou didst march through
the land in indignation : Thou
didst thresh the heathen in an-
ger.

13 Thou wentest forth for the
Salvation of Thy people, even for
Salvation with Thine Anointed :
Thou woundedst the head out of
the house of the wicked, by dis-
covering the foundation unto the
neck.

14 Thou didst strike through
with his staves the head of his vil-
lages ; they came out as a whirl-
wind to scatter me : their rejoicing
was as to devour the poor se-
cretly.

15 Thou didst walk through the
sea with Thine horses : through
the heap of great waters.

16 When I heard, my belly
trembled ; my lips quivered at the
voice ; rottenness entered into my
bones ; and I trembled in myself :
that I might rest in the day of
trouble.

When He cometh up unto the
people : He will invade them with
His troops.

17 Although the fig-tree shall
not blossom, neither shall fruit be
in the vines" : the labour of the
olive shall fail, and the fields shall
yield no meat ;

The flock shall be cut off from
the fold : and there shall be no
herd in the stalls :

18 Yet I will rejoice in the
Lord : I will joy in the God of
my salvation.

19 The Lord God is my Strength,
and He will make my feet like
hinds' feet : and He will make me
to walk upon mine high places.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. O Lord, I have heard:
Thy speech and was afraid.

Antiphon. Praise Him in the
cymbals.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii.
Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix.
Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141.

Antiphon. Praise Him in the
cymbals : and dances ; praise Him
upon the strings and pipe.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14.

Watch ye, stand fast in the
faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with
charity.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Ln week-day Services this Chap-
ter is said (1.) daily from Epi-
phany to Ash-Wednesday, and
(2.) daily from Trinity to Ad-
vent.

Hymn for Fridays from Epiphany to

Lent.

iEterna cceli Gloria.

Eternal Glory of the sky,
Blest Hope of frail humanity,
The Father's Sole-begotten One,
Yet born a spotless Virgin's Son :

Uplift us with Thine arm of might,
And let our hearts rise pure and bright ;
And ardent in God's praises, pay
The thanks we owe Him every day.

The Day-star's rays are glittering clear,
And tell that Day itself is near ;
The shadows of the night depart :
Thou, Holy Light, illume the heart !

Within our senses ever dwell,
And worldly darkness thence expel :
Long as the days of life endure
Preserve our souls devout and pure :

The Faith that first must be possess'd
Root deep within our inmost breast :
And joyous Hope in second place ;
Then Charity, Thy greatest grace.
M

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THE PSALTEE.

All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee;
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

~f. Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

R?. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

On Fridays, from Trinity to Ad-
vent, is said the Hymn, Ecce jam
noctis, as in the Sunday Lauds,
p. 143, with the

/. Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

R?. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

Antiphon. Through the tender
mercies.

JBenedictus, St. Luke i. 68.

Antiphon. Through the tender
mercies : of our God, whereby the
Day- Spring from on high hath
visited us.

Then follow the week-day Prayers,
as at p. 150.

The Proper Collect.
f. The Lord be with you.
R?. And with thy spirit.
*f. Bless we the Lord.
R?. Thanks be to God.

Then follow the Memorials, 8fc,
as at the Sunday Lauds, pp.
144-147.

SATURDAY, AT LAUDS.

~f. Let Thy merciful kindness,
O Lord, be upon us.

R/. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

"f. O God, make speed to save
us.

R/. 0 Lord, make haste to help
us.

f". Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

R/. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

Put from Septuagesima to Wed-
nesday in Holy Week, inclu-
sive, is said instead of Al-
leluia,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. O be favourable.

Miserere mei Pens, Ps. li., as
in the Monday Lauds, p. 147.

Antiphon. O be favourable : and
gracious unto Sion.

Antiphon. It is a good thing.

Ponum est confiteri. Ps. xcii.

1 It is a good thing to give
thanks unto the Lord : and to sing
praises unto Thy Name, O most
Highest ;

2 To tell of Thy loving-kindness
early in the morning : and of Thy
truth in the night season ;

3 Upon an instrument of ten
strings, and upon the lute : upon
a loud instrument and upon the
harp.

4 For Thou, Lord, hast made
me glad through Thy works : and
I will rejoice in giving praise for
the operations of Thy Hands.

5 O Lord, how glorious are Thy
works : Thy thoughts are very
deep.

6 An unwise man doth not well
consider this : and a fool doth not
understand it.

7 When the ungodly are green
as the grass, and when all the

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workers of wickedness do flourish:
then shall they be destroyed for
ever; but Thou, Lord, art the
most Highest for evermore.

8 For lo, Thine enemies, O
Lord, lo, Thine enemies shall
perish : and all the workers of
wickedness shall be destroyed.

9 But mine horn shall be exalted
like the horn of an unicorn : for I
am anointed with fresh oil.

10 Mine eye also shall see his
lust of mine enemies : and mine
ear shall hear his desire of the
wicked that rise up against me.

11 The righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree : and shall spread
abroad like a cedar in Libanus.

12 Such as are planted in the
house of the Lord : shall flourish
in the courts of the House of our
God.

13 They also shall bring forth
more fruit in their age : and shall
be fat and well-liking.

14 That they may show how
true the Lord my Strength is :
and that there is no unrighteous-
ness in Him.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. It is a good thing : to
give thanks unto the Lord.

Antiphon. All the ends of the
world.

Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii.

Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140.

Antiphon. All the ends of the
world : shall fear Him.

Antiphon. The Lord shall re-
pent.

The Song of Moses, Audite coeli.
Deut. xxxii.

1 Give ear, O ye heavens, and
I will speak : and hear, O earth,
the words of my mouth.

2 My doctrine shall drop as the
rain, my speech shall distil as the
dew : as the small rain upon the
tender herb, and as the showers
upon the grass.

3 Because I will publish the
Name of the Lord : ascribe ye
greatness unto our God.

4 He is the Bock, His work is
perfect. For all His ways are
judgment : a God of truth and
without iniquity, Just and Bight
is He.

5 They have corrupted them-
selves, their spot is not the spot
of His children : they are a per-
verse and crooked generation.

6 Do ye thus requite the Lord,
O foolish people and unwise : is
not He thy Father that hath
bought thee ? hath He not made
thee, and established thee ?

7 Bemember the days of old,
consider the years of many gene-
rations : ask thy father, and he
will show thee, thy elders, and
they will tell thee.

8 When the Most High divided
to the nations their inheritance,
when He separated the sons of
Adam : He set the bounds of the
people, according to the number
of the Children of Israel :

9 For the Lord's portion is His
people : Jacob is the lot of His
inheritance.

10 He found him in a desert
land, and in the waste howling
wilderness : He led him about,
He instructed him, He kept him
as the apple of His eye.

11 As an eagle stirreth up her
nest, fluttereth over her young,
spreadeth abroad her wings, tak-
eth them, beareth them on her
wings : so the Lord alone did lead
him, and there was no strange god
with him.

13 He made him ride on the

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high places of the earth, that he
might eat the increase of the
fields : and He made him suck
honey out of the Rock, and oil
out of the flinty rock :

14 Butter of kine, and milk of
sheep, with fat of lambs and rams
of the breed of Basan, and goats
with the fat of kidneys of Wheat :
and thou didst drink the pure
Blood of the grape.

15 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and
kicked : thou art waxen fat, thou
art grown thick, thou art covered
with fatness.

Then he forsook God Which
made him : and lightly esteemed
the Rock of his salvation.

16 They provoked Him to jea-
lousy with strange gods : with
abominations provoked they Him
to anger.

17 They sacrificed unto devils,
not to God : to gods whom they
knew not ; to new gods that came
newly up, whom your fathers
feared not.

18 Of the Bock that begat thee,
thou art unmindful : and hast for-
gotten God that formed thee.

19 And when the Lord saw
it He abhorred them : because
of the provoking of His sons and
of His daughters.

20 And He said, I will hide My
Face from them, I will see what
their end shall be : for they are a
very f roward generation, children
in whom is no faith.

21 They have moved Me to
jealousy with that which is not
God : they have provoked Me to
anger with their vanities :

And I will move them to jea-
lousy with those which are not a
people : I will provoke them to
anger with a foolish nation.

22 For a lire is kindled in Mine
anger, and shall burn unto the

lowest hell : and shall consume
the earth with her increase, and
set on fire the foundations of the
mountains.

23 I will heap mischiefs upon
them : I will spend Mine arrows
upon them.

24 They shall be burnt with
hunger, and devoured with burn-
ing heat, and with bitter destruc-
tion : I will also send the teeth of
beasts upon them, with the poison
of serpents of the dust.

25 The sword without and ter-
ror within shall destroy both the
young man and the virgin : the
suckling also, with the man of
grey hairs.

26 I said, I would scatter them
into corners : I would make the
remembrance of them to cease
from among men :

27 Were it not that I feared
the wrath of the enemy ; lest
their adversaries should behave
themselves strangely : and lest
they should say, Our hand is
high, and the Lord hath not done
all this.

28 For they are a nation void
of counsel : neither is there any
understanding in them.

29 O that they were wise, that
they understood this : that they
would consider their latter end.

30 How should one chase a
thousand, and two put ten thou-
sand to flight : except their Rock
had sold them, and the Lord had
shut them up.

31 For their rock is not as our
Rock : even our enemies them-
selves being judges.

32 For their vine is of the vine
of Sodom, and of the fields of Go-
morrah : their grapes are grapes
of gall, their clusters are bitter,
their wine is the poison of dra-
gons, and the cruel venom of asps.

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34 Is not this laid up in store
with Me, and sealed up among
My treasures : to Me belongeth
vengeance and recompense.

35 Their foot shall slide in due
time, for the day of their calamity
is at hand : and the things that
shall come upon them make haste.

36 For the Lord shall judge
His people, and repent Himself
for His servants : when He seeth
that their power is gone, and
there is none shut up, or left.

37 And He shall say, Where
are their gods, their rock in whom
they trusted : which did eat the
fat of their sacrifices, and drank
the wine of their drink offerings ?
Let them rise up and help you,
and be your protection.

39 See now that I, even I, am
He, and there is no god with Me :
I kill, and I make alive ; I wound,
and I heal, neither is there any
that can deliver out of My hand.

40 For I lift up My hand to
heaven : and say, I live for ever.

41 If I whet My glittering
sword, and Mine Hand take hold
on judgment : I will render ven-
geance to Mine enemies, and will
reward them that hate Me.

42 I will make Mine arrows
drunk with blood, and My sword
shall devour flesh : and that with
the blood of the slain, and of the
captives, from the beginning of
revenges upon the enemy.

43 Rejoice, O ye nations, with
His people : for He will avenge
the blood of His servants, and will
render vengeance to His adver-
saries, and will be merciful unto
His land, and to His people.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. The Lord shall re-
pent : Himself for His servants.

Antiphon. Praise Him.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii.
Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix.
Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl.

As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141.

Antiphon. Praise Him : on the
well- tuned cymbals.

The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14.

Watch ye, stand fast in the
faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with
charity.

ty. Thanks be to God.

Ln week-day Services this Chapter
is said at Lauds (1.) daily from
Epiphany to Ash-Wednesday,
and (2.) daily from Trinity to
Advent.

Hymn for Saturdays from Epiphany
to Lent.
Aurora jam spargit polum.
Dawn sprinkles all the East with light ;
Day o'er the earth is gliding bright ;
Morn's glittering rays their course begin ;
Farewell to darkness and to sin.

Each phantom of the night depart,
Each thought of guilt forsake the heart ;
Let every ill that darkness brought
Beneath its shade, now come to nought.

So that last morning, dread and great,
"Which we with trembling hope await,
With blessed light for us shall glow,
Who chant the song we sang below, —

All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

f. Have I not thought upon
Thee when I was waking ?

R/. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

On Saturdays, from Trinity to
Advent, is said the Hymn, Ecce
jam noctis, as in the Sunday
Lauds, p. 143, with the
f. Have I not thought upon

Thee when I was waking ?

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~fy. Because Thou hast been my
Helper.

Antiphon. Guide our feet.

Benedictus, St. Luke i. 68.

Antiphon. Guide our feet, O
Lord, into the way of peace.
Then follow the week-day Prayers,
as at p. 150.

The Proper Collect.
S. The Lord be with you.
I#. And with thy spirit.
f. Bless we the Lord.
3?. Thanks be to God.

Then follow the Memorials, Sfc., as

at the Sunday Lauds, p. 144 — 147.

Sere end the Lauds.

AT PEIME.

SUNDAY.

It. O God, make speed to save
us.

ty. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f\ Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

ty. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday
to Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive, is said instead of
Alleluia,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Bymn. Jam lucis orto sidere.
Now that the daylight fills the sky,
"We lift our hearts to God on high,
That He, in all we do or say,
Would keep us free from harm to-day ;

Would guard our hearts and tongues

from strife :
From anger's din would hide our life :
From all ill sights would turn our eyes ;
Would close our ears from vanities :

Would keep our inmost conscience pure :
Our souls from folly would secure :
Would bid us check the pride of sense
With due and holy abstinence.

So we, when this new day is gone,
And night in turn is drawing on,
With conscience by the world unstained
Shall praise His Name for victory
gained.

All laud to God the Father be ;
All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All praise for ever, as is meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

Antiphon when no other is given in
the Proper Service. Alleluia.

Deus, in nomine. Ps. liv.

1 Save me, O God, for Thy
Name's sake : and avenge me in
Thy strength.

2 Hear my prayer, O God :
and hearken unto the words of
my mouth.

3 For strangers are risen up
against me : and tyrants, which
have not God before their eyes,
seek after my soul.

4 Behold, God is my Helper :
the Lord is with them that uphold
my soul.

5 He shall reward evil unto
mine enemies : destroy Thou them
in Thy truth.

6 An offering of a free heart
will I give Thee, and praise Thy
Name, O Lord : because It is so
comfortable.

7 For He hath delivered me

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167

out of all my trouble : aud mine
eye hath seen his desire upon
mine enemies.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Confitemini Domino. Ps. cxviii.

1 O give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is gracious : because His
mercy endureth for ever.

2 Let Israel now confess, that
He is gracious : and that His
mercy endureth for ever.

3 Let the house of Aaron now
confess : that His mercy endureth
for ever.

4 Yea, let them now that fear
the Lord confess : that His mercy
endureth for ever.

5 I called upon the Lord in
trouble : and the Lord heard me
at large.

6 The Lord is on my side : I
will not fear what man doeth unto
me.

7 The Lord taketh my part
with them that help me : there-
fore shall I see my desire upon
mine enemies.

8 It is better to trust in the
Lord : than to put any confidence
in man.

9 It is better to trust in the
Lord : than to put any confidence
in princes.

10 All nations compassed me
round about : but in the Name of
the Lord will I destroy them.

11 They kept me in on every
side, they kept me in, I say, on
every side : but in the Name of
the Lord will I destroy them.

12 They came about me like
bees, and are extinct even as the
fire among the thorns : for in the
Name of the Lord I will destroy
them.

13 Thou hast thrust sore at me,
that I might fall : but the Lord
was my Help.

14 The Lord is my strength,
and my song : and is become my
Salvation.

15 The voice of joy and health
is in the dwellings of the righte-
ous : the Hight Hand of the Lord
bringeth mighty things to pass.

16 The Eight Hand of the Lord
hath the pre-eminence : the Right
Hand of the Lord bringeth mighty
things to pass.

17 I shall not die, but live :
and declare the works of the
Lord.

18 The Lord hath chastened
and corrected me : but He hath
not given me over unto death.

19 Open me the gates of righ-
teousness : that I may go into
them, and give thanks unto the
Lord.

20 This is the Gate of the Lord :
the righteous shall enter into it.

21 I will thank Thee, for Thou
hast heard me : and art become
my Salvation.

22 The same Stone which the
builders refused : is become the
Head- Stone in the corner.

23 This is the Lord's doing :
and it is marvellous in our eyes.

24 This is the Day which the
Lord hath made : we will rejoice
and be glad in it.

25 Help me now, O Lord : O
Lord, send us now prosperity.

26 Blessed be He that Cometh
in the Name of the Lord : we
have wished you good luck, ye
that are of the house of the
Lord.

27 God is the Lord Who hath
showed us light : bind the Sacri-
fice with cords, yea, even unto the
horns of the altar.

28 Thou art my God, and I will
thank Thee : Thou art my God,
and I will praise Thee.

29 Ogive thanks unto the Lord,

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for He is gracious : and His mercy
endureth for ever.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

JBeati immaculati. Ps. cxix.

1 Blessed are those that are un-
defiled in the way' : and walk in
the law of the Lord.

2 Blessed are they that keep
His testimonies : and seek Him
with their whole heart.

3 For they who do no wicked-
ness : walk in His ways.

4 Thou hast charged : that we
shall diligently keep Thy com-
mandments.

5 O that my ways were made
so direct : that I might keep Thy
statutes !

6 So shall I not be confounded :
while I have respect unto all Thy
commandments .

7 I will thank Thee with an un-
feigned heart : when I shall have
learned the judgments of Thy
righteousness.

8 I will keep Thy ceremonies :

0 forsake me not utterly.

9 Wherewithal shall a young
man cleanse his way : even by
ruling himself after Thy Word.

10 With my whole heart have

1 sought Thee : O let me not go
wrong out of Thy commandments.

11 Thy words have I hid within
my heart : that I should not sin
against Thee.

12 Blessed art Thou, O Lord :
O teach me Thy statutes.

13 With my lips have I been
telling : of all the judgments of
Thy mouth.

14 I have had as great delight
in the way of Thy testimonies :
as in all manner of riches.

15 I will talk of Thy command-
ments : and have respect unto Thy
ways.

16 My delight shall be in Thy
statutes : and I will not forget
Thy Word.

G-lory be to the Father, &c.

Retribue servo Tuo.

17 O do well unto Thy ser-
vant : that I may live, and keep
Thy Word.

18 Open Thou mine eyes : that
I may see the wondrous things of
Thy law.

19 I am a stranger upon earth :

0 hide not Thy commandments
from me.

20 My soul breaketh out for
the very fervent desire : that it
hath alway unto Thy judgments.

21 Thou hast rebuked the
proud : and cursed are they that
do err from Thy commandments.

22 O turn from me shame and
rebuke : for I have kept Thy tes-
timonies.

23 Princes also did sit and
speak against me : but Thy ser-
vant is occupied in Thy statutes.

24 For Thy testimonies are my
delight : and my counsellors.

25 My soul cleaveth to the
dust : O quicken Thou me ac-
cording to Thy Word.

26 I have acknowledged my
ways, and Thou heardest me : O
teach me Thy statutes.

27 Make me to understand the
way of Thy commandments : and
so shall I talk of Thy wondrous
works.

28 My soul meltcth away for
very heaviness : comfort Thou me
according unto Thy Word.

29 Take from me the way of
lying : and cause Thou me to
make much of Thy law.

30 I have chosen the way of
truth : and Thy judgments have

1 laid before me.

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31 I have stuck unto Thy testi-
monies : O Lord, confound me
not.

32 I will run the way of Thy
commandments : when Thou hast
set my heart at liberty.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiplion. Alleluia.

[From Septuagesima Sunday to
Easter instead of Confitemini
Domino, Ps. cxviii., is said,
Dominus regnavit, Ps. xciii.]

Antiphon. O Holy and Undi-
vided Trinity.

Ps. Quicunque vult.

Whosoever will be saved : be-
fore all things it is necessary that
he hold the Catholick Faith.

Which Faith except every one
do keep whole and undefiled :
without doubt he shall perish
everlastingly.

And the Catholick Faith is this :
That we worship one God in Tri-
nity, and Trinity in Unity ;

Neither confounding the Per-
sons : nor dividing the Substance.

For there is one Person of the
Father, another of the Son : and
another of the Holy Ghost.

But the Godhead of the Father,
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost,
is all One : the Glory equal, the
Majesty co-eternal.

Such as the Father is, such is
the Son : and such is the Holy
Ghost.

The Father uncreate, the Son
uncreate : and the Holy Ghost
uncreate.

The Father incomprehensible,
the Son incomprehensible : and
the Holy Ghost incomprehensi-
ble.

The Father eternal, the Son

eternal : and the Holy Ghost
eternal.

And yet They are not three
eternals : but One Eternal.

As also there are not three in-
comprehensibles, nor three un-
created : but One Uncreated, and
One Incomprehensible.

So likewise the Father is Al-
mighty, the Son Almighty : and
the Holy Ghost Almighty.

And yet They are not three
almighties : but One Almighty.

So the Father is God, the Son
is God : and the Holy Ghost is
God.

And yet They are not three
Gods : but One God.

So likewise the Father is Lord,
the Son Lord : and the Holy
Ghost Lord.

And yet not three Lords : but
One Lord.

For like as we are compelled by
the Christian Verity : to acknow-
ledge every Person by Himself to
be God and Lord ;

So are we forbidden by the Ca-
tholick Eeligion : to say, There
be three Gods, or three Lords.

The Father is made of none :
neither created, nor begotten.

The Son is of the Father alone :
not made, nor created, but begot-
ten.

The Holy Ghost is of the Fa-
ther and of the Son : neither made,
nor created, nor begotten, but
Proceeding.

So there is one Father, not three
Fathers ; one Son, not three Sons :
one Holy Ghost, not three Holy
Ghosts.

Andinthis Trinity none is afore,
or after other : none is greater, or
less than another ;

But the whole Three Persons
are co-eternal together : and co-
equal.

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So that in all things, as is afore-
said : the Unity in Trinity, and
the Trinity in Unity is to be wor-
shipped.

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 Fa-
ther, 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 touch-
ing 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 tak-
ing of the Manhood into God.

One altogether ; not by confu-
sion 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 ever-
lasting fire.

This is the Catholick Faith :
which except a man believe faith-
fully, he cannot be saved.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. O Holy and Undi-
vided Trinity, with heart and
mouth we confess, praise and bless
Thee the Father Eternal, Thee
the Only-begotten Son, Thee the
Holy Ghost the Comforter : To
Thee be glory for ever. (In Eas-
tertide is added, Alleluia.)

The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17.

Now unto the King Eternal,
Immortal, Invisible, the only wise
God, be honour and glory for ever
and ever. Amen.

It. Jesu Christ, Son of the liv-
ing God, have mercy upon us. ~f .
Thou that sittest at the Eight
Hand of the Father, ty. Have
mercy upon us. ^f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^r. Jesu
Christ, Son of the living God,
have mercy upon us.

f'. O Lord, arise, help us.

Tty. And deliver us, for Thy
Name's sake.

(This f. Thou that sittest, is al-
tered on certain days, as is
marked in the Proper Ser-
vices.)

f'. The Lord be with you.

R/. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
O LOED, our Heavenly Fa-
ther, Almighty and Everlasting

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171

God, Who hast safely brought us
to the beginning of this day ; De-
fend us in the same with Thy
mighty Power; and grant that
this day we fall into no sin, nei-
ther run into any kind of danger ;
but that all our doings may be
ordered by Thy governance, to do
always that is righteous in Thy
sight ; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

*f. The Lord be with you.

Ity. And with thy spirit.

f. Bless we the Lord.

Itf . Thanks be to G-od.

f. May the souls of the Faith-
ful, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.

~Rf. Amen.

ON FESTIVALS.

Everything as above on Sundays,
till the end of Ps. liv., Deus in
nomine Tuo, {except that instead
of Alleluia, is begun the Anti-
phon given in the Proper Ser-
vices for the Seasons or the
Common of Saints.) Then is
said Ps. cxix. as above, to the
33rd verse ; then the Proper
Antiphon, the Chapter and the
rest as above.

ON WEEK-DAYS.

¥. O God, make speed, &c.

Hymn, Jam lucis orto sidere,
p. 166.

Antiphon. Blessed are those
that walk.

The Advent Antiphon. Come and
deliver.

The Lent Antiphon. As I live.

The Passiontide Antiphon. The
ungodly are minded.

Deus, in nomine Tuo. Ps. liv.

1 Save me, O God, for Thy
Name's sake : and avenge me in
Thy Strength.

2 Hear my prayer, 0 God : and
hearken unto the words of my
mouth.

3 For strangers are risen up
against me : and tyrants, which
have not God before their eyes,
seek after my soul.

4 Behold, God is my Helper :
the Lord is with them that uphold
my soul.

5 He shall reward evil unto
mine enemies : destroy Thou them
in Thy truth.

6 An offering of a free heart
will I give Thee, and praise Thy
Name, O Lord : because It is so
comfortable.

7 For He hath delivered me
out of all my trouble : and mine
eye hath seen his desire upon mine
enemies.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

On each day of the week, except
Saturday, is said one of the
following Psalms, but on Satur-
day is here begun immediately
Ps. cxix., Beati immaculati, as
above.

ON MONDAY.

Domini est terra. Ps. xxiv.

1 The earth is the Lord's and
all that therein is : the compass of
the world, and they that dwell
therein.

2 For He hath founded it upon
the seas : and prepared it upon
the floods.

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3 Who shall Ascend into the
hill of the Lord : or who shall
Eise up in His holy place ?

4 Even he that hath clean
hands, and a pure heart : and that
hath not lift up his mind unto
vanity, nor sworn to deceive his
neighbour.

5 He shall receive the bless-
ing from the Lord : and righte-
ousness from the God of his sal-
vation.

6 This is the generation of them
that seek Him : even of them that
seek thy face, O Jacob.

7 Lift up your heads, O ye
gates, and be ye lift up, ye ever-
lasting doors : and the Xing of
Glory shall come in.

8 Who is the Xing of Glory :
it is the Lord strong and mighty,
even the Lord mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O ye
gates, and be ye lift up, ye ever-
lasting doors : and the Xing of
Glory shall come in.

10 Who is the Xing of Glory :
even the Lord of hosts, He is the
Xing of Glory.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

ON TUESDAY.

Ad Te, Domine, levavi. Ps. xxv.

1 Unto Thee, O Lord, will I
lift up my soul ; my God, I have
put my trust in Thee : O let me
not be confounded, neither let
mine enemies triumph over me.

2 For all they that hope in
Thee shall not be ashamed : but
such as transgress without a cause
shall be put to confusion.

3 Show me Thy ways, O Lord :
and teach me Thy paths.

4 Lead me forth in Thy truth,
and learn me : for Thou art the

God of my Salvation; in Thee
hath been my hope all the day
long.

5 Call to remembrance, O Lord,
Thy tender mercies : and Thy lov-
ingkindnesses, which have been
ever of old.

6 O remember not the sins and
offences of my youth : but accord-
ing to Thy mercy think Thou
upon me, O Lord, for Thy good-
ness.

7 Gracious and righteous is the
Lord : therefore will He teach
sinners in the way.

8 Them that are meek shall He
guide in judgment : and such as
are gentle, them shall He learn
His way.

9 All the paths of the Lord are
mercy and truth : unto such as
keep His covenant, and His tes-
timonies.

10 For Thy Name's sake, O
Lord : be merciful unto my sin,
for it is great.

11 What man is he, that fear-
eth the Lord : him shall He teach
in the way that He shall choose.

12 His soul shall dwell at ease :
and his seed shall inherit the
land.

13 The secret of the Lord is
among them that fear Him : and
He will show them His cove-
vant.

14 Mine eyes are ever looking
unto the Lord : for He shall pluck
my feet out of the net.

15 Turn Thee unto me, and
have mercy upon me : for I am
desolate and in misery.

16 The sorrows of my heart
are enlarged : O bring Thou me
out of my troubles.

17 Look upon my adversity and
misery : and forgive me all my
sin.

18 Consider mine enemies, how

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173

many they are : and they bear a
tyrannous hate against me.

19 O keep my soul, and deliver
me : let me not be confounded,
for I have put my trust in Thee.

20 Let perfectness and righ-
teous dealing wait upon me : for
my hope hath been in Thee.

21 Deliver Israel, O God : out
of all his troubles.

ON WEDNESDAY.

Judica me, Domine. Ps. xxvi.

1 Be Thou my Judge, O Lord,
for I have walked innocently : my
trust hath been also in the Lord,
therefore shall I not fall.

2 Examine me, O Lord, and
prove me : try out my reins and
my heart.

3 For Thy Lovingkindness is
ever before mine eyes : and I will
walk in Thy Truth.

4 I have not dwelt with vain
persons : neither will I have fel-
lowship with the deceitful.

5 I have hated the congrega-
tion of the wicked : and will not
sit among the ungodly.

6 I will wash my hands in inno-
cency, O Lord : and so will I go
to Thine Altar ;

7 That I may show the voice of
thanksgiving : and tell of all Thy
wondrous works.

8 Lord, I have loved the habi-
tation of Thy House : and the
Place where Thine Honour dwell-
eth.

9 O shut not up my soul with
the sinners : nor my life with the
blood-thirsty ;

10 In whose hands is wicked-
ness : and their right hand is full
of gifts.

. 11 But as for me, I will walk

innocently : O deliver me, and be
merciful unto me.

12 My foot standeth right : I
will praise the Lord in the con-
gregations.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

ON THUESDAY.

Dominus regit me. Ps. xxiii.

1 The Lord is my Shepherd :
therefore can I lack nothing.

2 He shall feed me in a green
pasture : and lead me forth beside
the waters of comfort.

3 He shall convert my soul :
and bring me forth in the paths
of righteousness, for His Name's
sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil : for Thou art
with me ; Thy rod and Thy staff
comfort me.

5 Thou shalt prepare a Table
before me against them that trou-
ble me : Thou hast anointed my
head with oil, and my cup shall
be full.

6 But Thy Lovingkindness and
Mercy shall follow me all the days
of my life : and I will dwell in the
House of the Lord for ever.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

ON FEIDAY.

Deus, Deus metis. Ps. xxii.

1 My God, My God, look upon
Me ; why hast Thou forsaken Me :
and art so far from My health,
and from the words of My com-
plaint ?

2 O My God, I cry in the day-
time, but Thou hearest not : and
in the night-season also I take no
rest.

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3 And Thou continue st holy :
O Thou worship of Israel.

4 Our fathers hoped in Thee :
they trusted in Thee, and Thou
didst deliver them.

5 They called upon Thee, and
were holpen : they put their
trust in Thee, and were not con-
founded.

6 But as for Me, I am a Worm,
and no man : a very scorn of men,
and the outcast of the people.

7 All they that see Me laugh
Me to scorn : they shoot out their
lips, and shake their heads, say-
ing,

8 He trusted in God, that He
would deliver Him : let Him de-
liver Him, if He will have Him.

9 But Thou art He that took
Me out of My mother's womb :
Thou wast My hope when I
hanged yet upon My mother's
breasts.

10 I have been left unto Thee
ever since I was born : Thou art
My God even from My mother's
womb.

11 O go not from Me, for trou-
ble is hard at hand : and there is
none to help Me.

12 Many oxen are come about
Me : fat bulls of Basan close Me
in on every side.

13 They gape upon Me with
their mouths : as it were a ramp-
ing and a roaring lion.

14 I am poured out like water,
and all My Bones are out of joint :
My Heart also in the midst of My
Body is even like melting wax.

15 My strength is dried up like
a potsherd, and My tongue cleav-
eth to My gums : and Thou shalt
bring Me into the dust of death.

16 For many dogs are come
about Me : and the counsel of the
wicked layeth siege against Me.

17 They pierced My Hands and

My Feet ; I may tell all My Bones :
they stand staring and looking
upon Me.

18 They part My garments
among them : and cast lots upon
My vesture.

19 But be not Thou far from
Me, O Lord : Thou art My Suc-
cour, haste Thee to help Me.

20 Deliver My Soul from the
sword : My Darling from the
power of the dog.

21 Save Me from the lion's
mouth : Thou hast heard Me also
from among the horns of the uni-
corns.

22 I will declare Thy Name
unto My brethren : in the midst
of the congregation will I praise
Thee.

23 O praise the Lord, ye that
fear Him : magnify Him, all ye
of the seed of Jacob, and fear Him,
all ye seed of Israel.

24 For He hath not despised,
nor abhorred, the low estate of the
poor : He hath not hid His face
from him, but when he called unto
Him He heard him.

25 My praise is of Thee in the
great congregation : my vows will
I perform in the sight of them
that fear Him.

26 The poor shall eat and be
satisfied : they that seek after the
Lord shall praise Him ; your heart
shall live for ever.

27 All the ends of the world
shall remember themselves, and
be turned unto the Lord : and all
the kindreds of the nations shall
worship before Him.

28 For the kingdom is the
Lord's : and He is the Governor
among the people.

29 All such as be fat upon earth :
have eaten and worshipped.

30 All they that go down into
the dust shall kneel before Him :

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and no man hath quickened his
own soul.

31 My seed shall serve Him :
they shall be counted unto the
Lord for a generation.

32 They shall come, and the
heavens shall declare His righ-
teousness : unto a people that
shall be born, whom the Lord
hath made.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Beati immaculati. Ps. cxix.

1 Blessed are those that are un-
dented in the way : and walk in
the law of the Lord.

2 Blessed are they that keep
His testimonies : and seek Him
with their whole heart.

3 For they who do no wicked-
ness : walk in His ways.

4 Thou hast charged : that we
shall diligently keep Thy com-
mandments.

5 O that my ways were made
so direct : that I might keep Thy
statutes !

6 So shall I not be confounded :
while I have respect unto all Thy
commandments.

7 I will thank Thee with an
unfeigned heart : when I shall
have learned the judgments of
Thy righteousness.

8 I will keep Thy ceremonies :

0 forsake me not utterly.

9 Wherewithal shall a young
man cleanse his way : even by rul-
ing himself after Thy Word.

10 With my whole heart have

1 sought Thee : O let me not go
wrong out of Thy commandments.

11 Thy words have I hid within
my heart : that I should not sin
against Thee.

12 Blessed art Thou, O Lord :
O teach me Thy statutes.

13 With my lips have I been

telling : of all the judgments of
Thy mouth.

14 I have had as great delight
in the way of Thy testimonies : as
in all manner of riches.

15 I will talk of Thy command-
ments : and have respect unto Thy
ways.

16 My delight shall be in Thy
statutes : and I will not forget
Thy Word.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Retribue servo Tuo.

17 O do well unto Thy servant ;
that I may live, and keep Thy
Word.

18 Open Thou mine eyes : that
I may see the wondrous things of
Thy law.

19 I am a stranger upon earth :
O hide not Thy commandments
from me.

20 My soul breaketh out for
the very fervent desire : that it
hath alway unto Thy judgments.

21 Thou hast rebuked the proud :
and cursed are they that do err
from Thy commandments.

22 O turn from me shame and
rebuke : for I have kept Thy tes-
timonies.

23 Princes also did sit and speak
against me : but Thy servant is
occupied in Thy statutes.

24 For Thy testimonies are my
delight : and my counsellors.

25 My soul cleaveth to the dust :
O quicken Thou me, according to
Thy Word.

26 I have acknowledged my
ways, and Thou heardest me : O
teach me Thy statutes.

27 Make me to understand the
way of Thy commandments : and
so shall I talk of Thy wondrous
works.

28 My soul melteth away for

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very heaviness : comfort Thou me
according unto Thy Word.

29 Take from me the way of
lying : and cause Thou me to
make much of Thy law.

30 I have chosen the way of
truth : and Thy judgments have
I laid before me.

31 I have stuck unto Thy tes-
timonies : O Lord, confound me
not.

32 I will run the way of Thy
commandments : when Thou hast
set my heart at liberty.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Blessed are those
that walk : in the law of the Lord.

The Advent Antiphon. Come
and deliver : us, O our God.

The Lent Antiphon. As I live :
saith the Lord God, I have no
pleasure in the death of the
wicked ; but that the wicked turn
from his way, and live.

The Passiontide Antiphon. The
ungodly are minded : to do Me
some mischief, and My heart is
disquieted within Me.

The Chapter, Zech. viii. 16.

Execute the judgment of truth
and peace in your gates, saith the
Lord.

It. Jesu Christ, Son of the liv-
ing God, have mercy upon us.
f. Thou that sittest at the Eight
Hand of the Father. I^J. Have
mercy upon us. f'. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I\7. Jesu
Christ, Son of the living God,
have mercy upon us.

f~. O Lord, arise, help us.

I\7. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

This f., Thou that sittest, is al-
tered on certain days, as marked
in the Proper Services.

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.

Our Father, &c.

I believe in God, &c.

f. Unto Thee have I cried, O
Lord.

I\Z. And early shall my prayer
come before Thee.

t. O let my mouth be filled
with Thy praise.

ty. That I may sing of Thy
glory and honour all the day long.

f. Turn Thy Face from my sins.

ty. And put out all my mis-
deeds.

f. Make me a clean heart, O
God.

1$. And renew a right spirit
within me.

~f. Cast me not away from Thy
Presence.

I£. And take not Thy Holy
Spirit from me.

~f. Give me the comfort of Thy
help again.

~fy. And stablish me with Thy
free Spirit.

~f. Our help is in the Name of
the Lord.

Tty. Who hath made heaven and
earth.

Then is said the folloiving Con-
fession,

We confess to God Almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost, in the sight of the whole
company of heaven, that we have
sinned exceedingly in thought,

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word, and deed, of our fault, our
own fault, our own great fault;
therefore we pray God to have
mercy on us.

And those present shall say.
Almighty God have mercy upon
us, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.

[Or he that sayeth the Office may
say,
I confess to Almighty God in
the sight of the whole company of
heaven, and to you, that I have
sinned exceedingly in thought,
word, and deed, of my fault, of my
own fault, of my own grievous
fault, and calling to mind the com-
munion of Saints, I beseech you,
brethren, to pray for me.

And those present shall answer.
Almighty God have mercy upon
thee, forgive thy sins, deliver
thee from evil, and bring thee to
everlasting life. Amen.

Then those present shall say,
We confess to Almighty God
in the sight of the whole company
of heaven, and to thee, that we have,
sinned exceedingly in thought,
word, and deed, of our fault, of
our own fault, of our own grievous
fault, and calling to mind the com-
munion of Saints, we beseech thee
to pray for us.

And he that sayeth the Office shall
answer,

Almighty God have mercy upon
you, forgive your sins, deliver you
from evil, and bring you to ever-
lasting life. Amen.]

[And if a Priest be present, let
him add,

The Almighty and merciful Lord

grant you Absolution and forgive-
ness of your sins, time for repent-
ance, amendment of life, and the
grace and comfort of His Holy
Spirit. Amen.]

f. Wilt Thou not turn again
and quicken us, O Lord ?

I\?. That Thy people may re-
joice in Thee.

~ft. Show us Thy mercy, O Lord.

3?. And grant us Thy salvation.

~f. Vouchsafe, O Lord.

1^. To keep us this day without
sin.

f". O Lord, have mercy upon us.
fy. Have mercy upon us.
f. O Lord, let Thy mercy
lighten upon us.

ty. As our trust is in Thee.

\_On ordinary loeek-days, except
after Easter, may here be said

Miserere mei Dens. Ps. li.

Against Lust.

1 Have mercy upon me, O God,
after Thy great goodness : accord-
ing to the multitude of Thy mer-
cies, do away mine offences.

2 Wash me throughly from my
wickedness : and cleanse me from
my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my faults :
and my sin is ever before me.

4 Against Thee only have I
sinned, and done this evil in Thy
sight : that Thou mightest be jus-
tified in Thy saying, and clear
when Thou art judged.

5 Behold, I was shapen in wick-
edness : and in sin hath my mo-
ther conceived me.

6 But lo, Thou requirest truth
in the inward parts : and shalt
make me to understand wisdom
secretly.

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THE PSALTEE.

7 Thou shalt purge me with
hyssop, and I shall be clean :
Thou shalt wash me, and I shall
be whiter than snow.

8 Thou shalt make me hear of
joy and gladness : that the bones
which Thou hast broken may re-
joice.

9 Turn Thy Face from my sins :
and put out all my misdeeds.

10 Make me a clean heart, O
God : and renew a right spirit
within me.

11 Cast me not away from Thy
presence : and take not Thy Holy
Spirit from me.

12 O give me the comfort of
Thy help again : and stablish me
with Thy free Spirit.

13 Then shall I teach Thy ways
unto the wicked : and sinners
shall be converted unto Thee.

14 Deliver me from blood-guil-
tiness, O God, Thou that art the
God of my health : and my tongue
shall sing of Thy righteousness.

15 Thou shalt open my lips, O
Lord : and my mouth shall show
Thy praise.

16 For Thou desirest no sacri-
fice, else would I give it Thee :
but Thou delightest not in burnt-
offerings.

17 The sacrifice of God is a
troubled spirit : a broken and con-
trite heart, O God, shalt Thou
not despise.

18 O be favourable and gra-
cious unto Sion : build Thou the
walls of Jerusalem.

19 Then shalt Thou be pleased
with the sacrifice of righteousness,
with the burnt- offerings and obla-
tions : then shall they offer young
bullocks upon Thine Altars.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

But thisVs. \i.shall always be said
here in Lent, and followed by

Beati quorum. Ps. xxxii.
Against Pride.

1 Blessed is he whose unrigh-
teousness is forgiven : and whose
sin is covered.

2 Blessed is the man unto whom
the Lord imputeth no sin : and in
whose spirit there is no guile.

3 For while I held my tongue :
my bones consumed away through
my daily complaining.

4 For Thy hand is heavy upon
me day and night : and my mois-
ture is like the drought in sum-
mer.

5 I will acknowledge my sin
unto Thee : and mine unrighteous-
ness have I not hid.

6 I said, I will confess my sins
unto the Lord : and so Thou for-
gavest the wickedness of my sin.

7 For this shall every one that
is godly make his prayer unto
Thee, in a time when Thou mayest
be found : but in the great water-
floods they shall not come nigh
him.

8 Thou art a place to hide me
in, Thou shalt preserve me from
trouble : Thou shalt compass me
about with songs of deliverance.

9 I will inform thee, and teach
thee in the way wherein thou shalt
go : and I will guide thee with
Mine eye.

10 Be ye not like to horse and
mule, which have no understand-
ing : whose mouths must be held
with bit and bridle, lest they fall
upon thee.

11 Great plagues remain for
the ungodly : but whoso putteth
his trust in the Lord, mercy em-
braceth him on every side.

12 Be glad, O ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord : and be joyful,
all ye that are true of heart.

Glory be to the Father, &c]

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179

'f. Lord, hear our prayer.
R/. And let our cry come unto
Thee.
f. The Lord be with you.
R/. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
O LORD, 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 may be ordered by
Thy governance, to do always
that is righteous in Thy sight;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

f. The Lord be with you.

R/. And with thy spirit.

"f. Bless we the Lord.

R/. Thanks be to God.

f. May the souls of the Faith-
ful, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.

R/. Amen.

AT TEECE.

f. O God, make speed to save
us.

R/. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

R/. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday
to Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive, is said instead,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Hymn. Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus.

Come, Holy Ghost, with God the Son,
And God the Father, ever One ;
Shed forth Thy grace within our breast,
And dwell with us, a ready guest.

By every power, by heart and tongue,
By act and deed, Thy praise be eung ;
Inflame with perfect love each sense,
That others' souls may kindle thence.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine Only Son,
Who, with the Holy Ghost, and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

Antiphon. O let Thy loving
mercies.

Legem pone. Ps. cxix.

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way
of Thy statutes : and I shall keep
it unto the end.

34 Give me understanding, and

1 shall keep Thy law : yea, I shall
keep it with my whole heart.

35 Make me to go in the path
of Thy commandments : for there-
in is my desire.

36 Incline mine heart unto Thy
testimonies : and not to covetous-
ness.

37 O turn away mine eyes, lest
they behold vanity : and quicken
Thou me in Thy way.

38 O stablish Thy word in Thy
servant : that I may fear Thee.

39 Take away the rebuke that
I am afraid of : for Thy judg-
ments are good.

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40 Behold, my delight is in Thy
commandments : O quicken me
in Thy righteousness.

41 Let Thy loving Mercy come
also unto me, O Lord : even Thy
Salvation, according unto Thy
word.

42 So shall I make answer unto
my blasphemers : for my trust is
in Thy Word.

43 O take not the word of Thy
truth utterly out of my mouth :
for my hope is in Thy judgments.

44 So shall I always keep Thy
law : yea, for ever and ever.

45 And I will walk at liberty :
for I seek Thy commandments.

46 I will speak of Thy testi-
monies also, even before kings :
and will not be ashamed.

47 And my delight shall be in
Thy commandments : which I
have loved.

48 My hands also will I lift up
unto Thy commandments, which
I have loved : and my study shall
be in Thy statutes.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Memor esto servi Tui.

49 O think upon Thy servant,
as concerning Thy Word : where-
in Thou hast caused me to put
my trust.

50 The same is my comfort in
my trouble : for Thy Word hath
quickened me.

51 The proud have had me ex-
ceedingly in derision : yet have I
not shrinked from Thy law.

52 For I remembered Thine
everlasting judgments, O Lord :
and received comfort.

53 I am horribly afraid : for the
ungodly that forsake Thy law.

54 Thy statutes have been my
songs : in the house of my pil-
grimage.

55 I have thought upon Thy

Name, O Lord, in the night-sea-
son : and have kept Thy law.

56 This I had : because I kept
Thy commandments.

57 Thou art my portion, O
Lord : I have promised to keep
Thy law.

58 I made my humble petition
in Thy presence with my whole
heart : O be merciful unto me,
according to Thy Word.

59 I called mine own ways to
remembrance : and turned my
feet unto Thy testimonies.

60 I made haste and prolonged
not the time : to keep Thy com-
mandments.

61 The congregations of the
ungodly have robbed me : but I
have not forgotten Thy law.

62 At midnight I will rise to
give thanks unto Thee : because
of Thy righteous judgments.

63 I am a companion of all
them that fear Thee : and keep
Thy commandments.

64 The earth, O Lord, is full
of Thy mercy : O teach me Thy
statutes.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Bonitatemfecisti.

65 O Lord, Thou hast dealt
graciously with Thy servant : ac-
cording unto Thy Word.

66 O learn me true understand-
ing and knowledge : for I have
believed Thy commandments.

67 Before I was troubled, I
went wrong : but now have I kept
Thy Word.

68 Thou art good and gracious :
O teach me Thy statutes.

69 The proud have imagined a
lie against me : but I will keep
Thy commandments with my
whole heart.

70 Their heart is as fat as

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brawn : but my delight hath been
in Thy law.

71 It is good for me that I have
been in trouble : that I may learn
Thy statutes.

72 The law of Thy mouth is
dearer unto me : than thousands
of gold and silver.

73 Thy hands have made me
and fashioned me : O give me un-
derstanding, that I may learn Thy
commandments.

74 They that fear Thee will be
glad when they see me : because I
have put my trust in Thy Word.

75 I know, O Lord, that Thy
judgments are right : and that
Thou of very faithfulness hast
caused me to be troubled.

76 O let Thy merciful kindness
be my comfort : according to Thy
Word unto Thy servant.

77 O let Thy loving mercies
come unto me, that I may live :
for Thy law is my delight.

78 Let the proud be confounded,
for they go wickedly about to de-
stroy me : but I will be occupied
in Thy commandments.

79 Let such as fear Thee, and
have known Thy testimonies : be
turned unto me.

80 O let my heart be sound
in Thy statutes : that I be not
ashamed.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

[on SUNDAYS.
Antiphon —
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,

The God "Whom we adore ;
Be glory as it was, is now,
And shall be evermore.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. xiii. 44.

The Grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and the love of God, and
the Communion of the Holy Ghost,
be with us all. Amen.

R. Incline my heart unto Thy
testimonies, and not to covetous-
ness. ~f . Turn away mine eyes,
lest they behold vanity, and
quicken Thou me in Thy way.
%. And not to covetousness. y.
Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
R?. Incline my heart unto Thy
testimonies, and not to covetous-
ness.

f. I said, Lord, be merciful
unto me.

ty. Heal my soul, for I have
sinned against Thee.]

On Sundays, and when the Sun-
day Psalms are to be said at
Lauds, here is said immediately

The Collect.
[on week-days.

Antiphon. O let Thy loving
mercies : come unto me, that I
may live.

The Chapter, Jer. xvii. 14.
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall
be healed ; save me, and I shall be
saved ; for Thou art my praise.

It. Heal my soul, for I have
sinned against Thee. f~. I said,
Lord, be merciful unto me. ~fy.
For I have sinned against Thee.
f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
Rf. Heal my soul, for I have
sinned against Thee.

f. Thou hast been my succour.
1^?. Leave me not, neither for-
sake me, O God of my Salvation.]
T. The Lord be with you.
ty. And with thy spirit.

Onioeek-days, (except from Easter
to Trinity) here follows,
Lord, have mercy, &c.

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And the rest of the week-day
Prayers, as on Monday at
Lauds, p. 150.

\In Lent shall he said daily at
Terce, Miserere mei Deus, Ps.
li., followed by

Domine, ne in furore. Ps. xxxviii.

Against Gluttony.

1 Put me not to rebuke, O Lord,
in Thine anger : neither chasten
me in Thy heavy displeasure.

2 For Thine arrows stick fast
in me : and Thy hand presseth me
sore.

3 There is no health in my
flesh, because of Thy displeasure :
neither is there any rest in my
bones, by reason of my sin.

4 For my wickednesses are gone
over my head : and are like a sore
burden, too heavy for me to bear.

5 My wounds stink, and are
corrupt : through my foolishness.

6 I am brought into so great
trouble and misery : that I go
mourning all the day long.

7 For my loins are filled with
a sore disease : and there is no
whole part in my body.

8 I am feeble, and sore smit-
ten : I have roared for the very
dis quietness of my heart.

9 Lord, Thou knowest all my
desire : and my groaning is not
hid from Thee.

10 My heart panteth,my strength
hath failed me : and the sight of
mine eyes hath gone from me.

11 My lovers and my neigh-
bours did stand looking upon my
trouble : and my kinsmen stood
afar off.

12 They also that sought after
my life laid snares for me : and
they that went about to do me
evil talked of wickedness, and
imagined deceit all the day long.

13 As for me, I was like a deaf
man, and heard not : and as one
that is dumb, who doth not open
his mouth.

14 I became even as a man
that heareth not : and in whose
mouth are no reproofs.

15 For in Thee, O Lord, have
I put my trust : Thou shalt an-
swer for me, O Lord my God.

16 I have required that they,
even mine enemies, should not
triumph over me : for when my
foot slipped, they rejoiced greatly
against me.

17 And I truly, am set in the
plague : and my heaviness is ever
in my sight.

18 For I will confess my wick-
edness : and be sorry for my sin.

19 But mine enemies live, and
are mighty : and they that hate me
wrongfully are many in number.

20 They also that reward evil
for good are against me : because
I follow the thing that good is.

21 Forsake me not, O Lord my
God : be not Thou far from me.

22 Haste Thee to help me : O
Lord God of my salvation.

Glory be to the Father, &c]

After the Collect, tohich is always
that appointed Jo be said at
Lauds,

t. The Lord be with you.

I\?. And with thy spirit.

f. Bless we the Lord.

ty. Thanks be to God.

t. May the souls of the Faith-
ful, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.

I\J. Amen.

And so shall end Terce, Sext, and
None throughout the year, ex-
cept on the three last days of
Holy Week.

AT SEXT.

183

AT SEXT.

y. O God, make speed to save

us.

IV- O Lord, make haste to help
us.

"f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

1^?. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday to
Wednesday in Holy Week, in-
clusive, is said instead,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Hymn. Kector potens verax Deus.
0 God of truth, 0 Lord of might,
Who orderest time and change aright,
And send'st the early morning ray,
And light' st the glow of perfect day :

Extinguish Thou each sinful fire,
And hanish every ill desire ;
And while Thou keep'st the body whole,
Shed forth Thy peace upon the soul.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son,
Who with the Holy Ghost and Thee,j
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

Antiplion: Let me not.

Defecit anima mea. Ps. cxix.

81 My soul hath longed for Thy
salvation : and I have a good hope
because of Thy Word.

82 Mine eyes long sore for Thy
Word : saying, O when wilt Thou
comfort me ?

83 For I am become like a bottle
in the smoke : yet do I not forget
Thy statutes.

84 How many are the days of
Thy servant : when wilt Thou be
avenged of them that persecute
mc?

85 The proud have digged pits
for me : which are not after Thy
law.

86 All Thy commandments are
true : they persecute me falsely ;

0 be Thou my Help.

87 They had almost made an
end of me upon earth : but I for-
sook not Thy commandments.

88 O quicken me after Thy lov-
ingkindness : and so shall I keep
the testimonies of Thy mouth.

89 O Lord, Thy Word : endur-
eth for ever in heaven.

90 Thy Truth also remaineth
from one generation to another :
Thou hast laid the foundation of
the earth, and it abideth.

91 They continue this day ac-
cording to Thine ordinance : for
all things serve Thee.

92 If my delight had not been in
Thy law : I should have perished
in my trouble.

93 I will never forget Thy com-
mandments : for with them Thou
hast quickened me.

94 I am Thine, O save me : for

1 have sought Thy command-
ments.

95 The ungodly laid wait for
mc to destroy me : but I will con-
sider Thy testimonies.

96 I see that all things come to
an end : but Thy commandment
is exceeding broad.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Quomodo dilexi I

97 Lord, what love have I unto
Thy law : all the day long is my
study in it.

98 Thou through Thy com-
mandments hast made me wiser
than mine enemies : for they are
ever with me.

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THE PSALTER.

99 I have more understanding
than my teachers : for Thy testi-
monies are my study.

100 I am wiser than the aged :
because I keep Thy command-
ments.

101 I have refrained my feet
from every evil way : that I may
keep Thy Word.

102 I have not shrunk from
Thy judgments : for Thou teach-
est me.

103 O how sweet are Thy words
unto my throat : yea, sweeter than
honey unto my mouth.

104 Through Thy command-
ments I get understanding : there-
fore I hate all evil ways.

105 Thy Word is a lantern unto
my feet : and a light unto my
paths.

106 I have sworn, and am stead-
fastly purposed : to keep Thy
righteous judgments.

107 I am troubled above mea-
sure : quicken me, O Lord, ac-
cording to Thy Word.

108 Let the free-will offerings
of my mouth please Thee, O Lord :
and teach me Thy judgments.

109 My soul is alway in my
hand : yet do I not forget Thy
law.

110 The ungodly have laid a
snare for me : but yet I swerved
not from Thy commandments.

111 Thy testimonies have I
claimed as mine heritage for ever :
and why? they are the very joy
of my heart.

112 I have applied my heart to
fulfil Thy statutes alway : even
unto the end.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Iniquos odio habui.

113 I hate them that imagine
evil things : but Thy law do I
love.

114 Thou art my defence and
shield : and my trust is in Thy
Word.

115 Away from me, ye wicked :
I will keep the commandments of
my God.

116 O stablish me according to
Thy Word, that I may live : and
let me not be disappointed of my
hope.

117 Hold Thou me up, and I
shall be safe : yea, my delight
shall be ever in Thy statutes.

118 Thou hast trodden down all
them that depart from Thy sta-
tutes : for they imagine but de-
ceit.

119 Thou puttest away all the
ungodly of the earth like dross :
therefore I love Thy testimonies.

120 My flesh trembleth for fear
of Thee : and I am afraid of Thy
judgments.

121 I deal with the thing that
is lawful and right : O give me
not over unto mine oppressors.

122 Make Thou Thy servant to
delight in that which is good : that
the proud do me no wrong.

123 Mine eyes are wasted away
with looking for Thy Health : and
for the Word of Thy righteous-
ness.

124 O deal with Thy servant
according unto Thy loving Mercy :
and teach me Thy statutes.

125 I am Thy servant, O grant
me understanding : that I may
know Thy testimonies.

126 It is time for Thee, Lord,
to lay to Thine hand : for they
have destroyed Thy law.

127 For I love Thy command-
ments : above gold and precious
stone.

128 Therefore hold I straight
all Thy commandments : and all
false ways I utterly abhor.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

AT SEXT.

185

[ON SUNDAYS.

Antiphon —

To God the Father, Son,
And Spirit ever blest,

Eternal Three in One,
All glory be addrest.

The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 7.

There are Three that bear re-
cord in heaven, the Father, the
Word, and the Holy Ghost ; and
these Three are One.

R. O Lord, Thy Word endur-
eth for ever in heaven. It. Thy
truth also remaineth from one
generation to another, ty. For
ever in heaven, f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost, fyr. O Lord,
Thy Word endureth for ever in
heaven.

f. The Lord is my Shepherd,
therefore can I lack nothing.

ty. He shall feed me in a green
pasture.]

On Sundays, and token the Sun-
day Psalms are to be said at
Lauds, here is said immediately
the Collect.

[on week-days.

Antiphon.- Let me not : be dis-
appointed of my hope.

The Chapter, 1 Thess. v. 21, 22.

Prove all things ; hold fast that
which is good. Abstain from all
appearance of evil.

R. I will alway give thanks
unto the Lord. It. His praise
shall ever be in my mouth. Tty.
I will alway give thanks. T.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
IV- I will alway give thanks unto
the Lord.

f'. The Lord is my Shepherd,
therefore can I lack nothing.

I$7. He shall feed me in a green
pasture.]

f. The Lord be with you.

ty. And with thy spirit.

On week-days, except from Easter
to Trinity, here follows,

Lord, have mercy upon us, &c.

And the rest of the tveelc-day
Prayers, as on Monday at
Lauds, p. 150.

\_In Lent shall be said daily at
Sext, Miserere mei Deus, Ps. li.,
preceded by

Deus miser eatur. Ps. lxvii.

1 God be merciful unto us, and
bless us : and show us the light
of His countenance, and be mer-
ciful unto us ;

2 That Thy way may be known
upon earth : Thy saving health
among all nations.

3 Let the people praise Thee,
O God : yea, let all the people
praise Thee.

4 O let the nations rejoice and
be glad : for Thou shalt judge the
folk righteously, and govern the
nations upon earth.

5 Let the people praise Thee,
O God : let all the people praise
Thee.

6 Then shall the earth bring
forth her increase : and God, even
our own God, shall give us His
blessing.

7 God shall bless us : and all
the ends of the world shall fear
Him.

Glory be to the Father, &c]
After the Collect, which is always
that appointed to be said at
Lauds, Sext shall end as Terce,
p. 182.

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THE PSALTEB.

AT NONE.

*f. O God, make speed to save
us.

ty. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

~f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy-
Ghost ;

Jty. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday
to Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive, is said instead,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Hymn. Eerum Deus tenax Vigor.
0 God, Creation's secret Force,
Thyself unmoved, all motion's source,
Who from the morn till evening's ray,
Through all its changes guid'st the day ;

Grant us when this short life is past,
The glorious evening that shall last :
That by a holy death attained,
Eternal glory may be gained.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

Antiphon. Give me understand-
ing.

Mirabilia. Ps. cxix.

129 Thy testimonies are won-
derful : therefore doth my soul
keep them.

130 When Thy Word goeth
forth : it giveth light and under-
standing unto the simple.

131 I opened my mouth, and
drew in my breath : for my de-
light was in Thy commandments.

132 O look Thou upon me, and
be merciful unto me : as Thou

usest to do unto those that love
Thy Name.

133 Order my steps in Thy
Word : and so shall no wickedness
have dominion over me.

134 O deliver me from the
wrongful dealings of men : and
so shall I keep Thy command-
ments.

135 Show the light of Thy
countenance upon Thy servant :
and teach me Thy statutes.

136 Mine eyes gush out with
water : because men keep not Thy
law.

137 Eighteous art Thou, O
Lord : and true is Thy judgment.

138 The testimonies that Thou
hast commanded : are exceeding
righteous and true.

139 My zeal hath even con-
sumed me : because mine enemies
have forgotten Thy words.

14£> Thy Word is tried to the
uttermost : and Thy servant lov-
eth it.

141 I am small, and of no repu-
tation : yet do I not forget Thy
commandments.

142 Thy righteousness is an
everlasting righteousness : and
Thy law is the truth.

143 Trouble and heaviness have
taken hold upon me : yet is my
delight in Thy commandments.

144 The righteousness of Thy
testimonies is everlasting : O grant
me understanding, and I shall
live.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Clamavi in toto corde meo.

145 I call with my whole heart :
hear me, O Lord, I will keep Thy
statutes.

146 Yea, even unto Thee do I

AT NONE.

187

call : help me, and I shall keep
Thy testimonies.

147 Early in the morning do I
cry unto Thee : for in Thy Word
is my trust.

148 Mine eyes prevent the
night-watches : that I might be
occupied in Thy words.

149 Hear my voice, O Lord, ac-
cording unto Thy lovingkindness :
quicken me, according as Thou art
wont.

150 They draw nigh that of
malice persecute me : and are far
from Thy law.

151 Be Thou nigh at hand, O
Lord : for all Thy commandments
are true.

152 As concerning Thy testi-
monies, I have known long since :
that Thou hast grounded them for
ever.

153 O consider mine adversity,
and deliver me : for I do not for-
get Thy law.

154 Avenge Thou my cause,
and deliver me : quicken me, ac-
cording to Thy Word.

155 Health is far from the un-
godly : for they regard not Thy
statutes.

156 Great is Thy mercy, O
Lord : quicken me, as Thou art
wont.

157 Many there are that trouble
me, and persecute me : yet do I
not swerve from Thy testimonies.

158 It grieveth me when I see
the transgressors : because they
keep not Thy law.

159 Consider, O Lord, how I
love Thy commandments : O
quicken me, according to Thy lov-
ingkindness.

160 Thy Word is true from
everlasting : all the judgments
of Thy righteousness endure for
evermore.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Principes persecuti sunt.

161 Princes have persecuted me
without a cause : but my heart
standeth in awe of Thy Word.

162 I am as glad of Thy Word :
as one that findeth great spoils.

163 As for lies, I hate and
abhor them : but Thy law do I
love.

164 Seven times a day do I
praise Thee : because of Thy righ-
teous judgments.

165 Great is the peace that
they have who love Thy law : and
they are not offended at it.

166 Lord, I have looked for
Thy Saving Health : and done
after Thy commandments.

167 My soul hath kept Thy tes-
timonies : and loved them exceed-
ingly-

168 I have kept Thy command-
ments and testimonies : for all my
ways are before Thee.

169 Let my complaint come be-
fore Thee, O Lord : give me un-
derstanding, according to Thy
Word.

170 Let my supplication come
before Thee : deliver me, accord-
ing to Thy Word.

171 My lips shall speak of Thy
praise : when Thou hast taught
me Thy statutes.

172 Yea, my tongue shall sing
of Thy Word : for all Thy com-
mandments are righteous.

173 Let Thine hand help me :
for I have chosen Thy command-
ments.

174 I have longed for Thy Sav-
ing Health, O Lord : and in Thy
law is my delight.

175 O let my soul live, and it
shall praise Thee : and Thy judg-
ments shall help me.

176 I have gone astray like a
sheep that is lost : O seek Thy

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servant, for I do not forget Thy
commandments .

Glory be to the Father, &c.

[ON SUNDAYS.

Antiphon. Of Him, and through
Him, and to Him, are all things :
to Him be glory for ever.

The Chapter, Eph. iv. 5, 6; Rom. i. 25.

One Lord, one Faith, one Bap-
tism, One God and Father of all,
Who is above all, and through all,
and in you all, Who is blessed for
ever.

R. I call with my whole heart :
hear me, O Lord. f. I will keep
Thy statutes. R/. Hear me, O
Lord. t. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. R?. I call with my
whole heart : hear me, O Lord.

f. O cleanse Thou me from my
secret faults.

R/. Keep Thy servant also from
presumptuous sins.]

On Sundays, and token the Sunday
Psalms are to be said at Lauds,
here is said immediately the
Collect.

[on week-days.

Antiphon. Give me understand-
ing : according to Thy Word.

The Chapter, Gal. vi. 2.

Bear ye one another's burdens,
and so fulfil the law of Christ.

R. O deliver me, and be merci-
ful unto me. t. My foot stand-
eth right : I will praise the Lord
in the congregations. R?. And be
merciful unto me. "f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. R/. O deliver
me, and be merciful unto me.

~f. O cleanse Thou me from my
secret faults.

R/. Keep Thy servant also from
presumptuous sins.

*t. The Lord be with you.

R/. And with thy spirit.

On week-days, except from Easter
to Trinity, here follows,

Lord, have mercy, &c.

And the rest of the week-day
Prayers, as on Monday at
Lauds, p. 150.

Ln Lent shall be said daily at
None Miserere mei Deus, Ps. li.,
followed by

Domine, exaudi. Ps. cii.

Against Avarice.

1 Hear my prayer, O Lord :
and let my crying come unto
Thee.

2 Hide not Thy face from me
in the time of my trouble : in-
cline Thine ear unto me when I
call ; O hear me, and that right
soon.

3 For my days are consumed
away like smoke : and my bones
are burnt up as it were a fire-
brand.

4 My heart is smitten down,
and withered like grass : so that I
forget to eat my bread.

5 For the voice of my groaning :
my bones will scarce cleave to my
flesh.

6 I am become like a pelican
in the wilderness : and like an owl
that is in the desert.

7 I have watched, and am even
as it were a sparrow : that sitteth
alone upon the house-top.

8 Mine enemies revile me all
the day long : and they that are

AT NONE.

189

mad upon me are sworn together
against me.

9 For I have eaten ashes as it
were bread : and mingled my drink
with weeping ;

10 And that because of Thine
indignation and wrath : for Thou
hast taken me up, and cast me
down.

11 My days are gone like a
shadow : and I am withered like
grass.

12 But Thou, O Lord, shalt en-
dure for ever : and Thy remem-
brance throughout all genera-
tions.

13 Thou shalt arise, and have
mercy upon Sion : for it is time
that Thou have mercy upon her,
yea, the time is come.

14 And why? Thy servants
think upon her stones : and it
pitieth them to see her in the
dust.

15 The heathen shall fear Thy
Name, O Lord : and all the kings
of the earth Thy majesty ;

16 When the Lord shall build
up Sion : and when His glory shall
appear ;

17 When He turneth Him unto
the prayer of the poor desti-
tute : and despiseth not their de-
sire.

18 This shall be written for
those that come after : and the
people which shall be born shall
praise the Lord.

19 For He hath looked down
from His sanctuary : out of the

heaven did the Lord behold the
earth ;

20 That He might hear the
mournings of such as are in cap-
tivity : and deliver the children
appointed unto death ;

21 That they may declare the
Name of the Lord in Sion : and
His worship at Jerusalem ;

22 When the people are ga-
thered together : and the king-
doms also, to serve the Lord.

23 He brought down my
strength in my journey : and
shortened my days.

24 But I said, O my God, take
me not away in the midst of
mine age : as for Thy years, they
endure throughout all genera-
tions.

25 Thou, Lord, in the beginning
hast laid the foundation of the
earth : and the heavens are the
work of Thy hands.

26 They shall perish, but Thou
shalt endure : they all shall wax
old as doth a garment ;

27 And as a vesture shalt Thou
change them, and they shall be
changed : but Thou art the same,
and Thy years shall not fail.

28 The children of Thy ser-
vants shall continue : and their
seed shall stand fast in Thy sight.

G-lory be to the Father, &c]

After the Collect, which is always
that appointed to be said at
Lauds, None shall end as Terce,
p. 182.

190

THE PSALTEE.

SUNDAY AT VESPERS.

y. O God, make speed to save

us.

~E$. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Sou : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

iyr. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday
to Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive, is said instead,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon, when not otherwise
ordered. Sit Thou.

Dixit Dominus. Ps. ex.

1 The Lord said unto my Lord :
Sit Thou on My right Hand, until
I make Thine enemies Thy foot-
stool.

2 The Lord shall send the rod
of Thy power out of Sion : be
Thou Ruler, even in the midst
among Thine enemies.

3 In the day of Thy power shall
the people offer Thee free-will
offerings with an holy worship :
the dew of Thy Birth is of the
womb of the morning.

4 The Lord sware, and will not
repent : Thou art a Priest for ever
after the order of Melchisedek.

5 The Lord upon Thy right
Hand : shall wound even kings in
the day of His wrath.

6 He shall judge among the
heathen ; He shall fill the places
with the dead bodies : and smite

in sunder the heads over divers
countries.

7 He shall drink of the brook
in the way : therefore shall He
lift up His head.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. The Lord said unto
my Lord : Sit Thou on My right
Hand, until I make Thine ene-
mies Thy footstool.

Antiph
ments.

All His command-

Confitebor Tibi. Ps. cxi.

1 I will give thanks unto the
Lord with my whole heart : se-
cretly among the faithful, and in
the congregation.

2 The works of the Lord are
great : sought out of all them that
have pleasure therein.

3 His work is worthy to be
praised, and had in honour : and
His Righteousness endureth for
ever.

4 The Merciful and Gracious
Lord hath so done His marvellous
Works : that they ought to be had
in remembrance.

5 He hath given Meat unto
them that fear Him : He shall ever
be mindful of His covenant.

6 He hath showed His people
the power of His Works : that
He may give them the heritage of
the heathen.

7 The works of His Hands are
verity and judgment : all His
commandments are true.

8 They stand fast for ever and
ever : and are done in truth and
equity.

9 He sent Redemption unto His

AT VESPERS.

191

people : He hath commanded His
covenant for ever ; Holy and Re-
verend is His Name.

10 The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom : a good un-
derstanding have all they that do
thereafter ; the praise of it endur-
eth for ever.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antijphon. All His command-
ments : are true ; they stand fast
for ever and ever.

Antijphon. He hath great de-
light.

Beatus vir. Ps. cxii.

1 Blessed is the man that fear-
eth the Lord : he hath great de-
light in His commandments.

2 His seed shall be mighty up-
on earth : the generation of the
faithful shall be blessed.

3 Riches andplenteousness shall
be in his house : and his righteous-
ness endureth for ever.

4 Unto the godly there ariseth
up light in the darkness : he is
merciful, loving, and righteous.

5 A good man is merciful, and
lendeth : and will guide his words
with discretion.

6 For he shall never be moved :
and the righteous shall be had in
everlasting remembrance.

7 He will not be afraid of any
evil tidings : for his heart stand-
eth fast, and believeth in the
Lord.

8 His heart is established, and
will not shrink : until he see his
desire upon his enemies.

9 He hath dispersed abroad,
and given to the poor : and his
righteousness remaineth for ever ;
his horn shall be exalted with
honour.

10 The ungodly shall see it,

and it shall grieve him : he shall
gnash with his teeth, and consume
away ; the desire of the ungodly
shall perish.
G-lory be to the Father, &c.

Antijphon. He hath great de-
light : in His commandments.

Antijphon. Blessed be the Name
of the Lord.

Laudate, jpueri. Ps. cxiii.

1 Praise the Lord, ye servants :
O praise the Name of the Lord.

2 -Blessed be the Name of the
Lord : from this time forth for
evermore.

3 The Lord's Name is praised :
from the rising up of the sun unto
the going down of the same.

4 The Lord is high above all
heathen : and His glory above the
heavens.

5 Who is like unto the Lord
our God, that hath His dwelling
so high : and yet humbleth Him-
self to behold the things that are
in heaven and earth ?

6 He taketh up the simple out
of the dust : and lifteth the poor
out of the mire.

7 That He may set him with
the princes : even with the princes
of His people.

8 He maketh the barren woman
to keep house : and to be a joyful
mother of children.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antijphon. Blessed be the Name
of the Lord : from this time forth
for evermore.

Antijphon. But we will praise.
In exitu Israel. Ps. cxiv.

1 When Israel came out of
Egypt : and the house of Jacob
from among the strange people,

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THE PSALTER.

2 Judah was His sanctuary :
and Israel His dominion.

3 The sea saw that, and fled :
Jordan was driven back.

4 The mountains skipped like
rams : and the little hills like
young sheep.

5 What aileth thee, O thou sea,
that thou fleddest : and thou Jor-
dan, that thou wast driven back ?

6 Ye mountains, that ye skip-
ped like rams : and ye little hills,
like young sheep ?

7 Tremble, thou earth, at the
presence of the Lord : at the pre-
sence of the God of Jacob :

8 Who turned the hard rock
into a standing water : and the
flint-stone into a springing well.

Non nobis, Domine. Ps. cxv.

1 Wot unto us, O Lord, not
unto us, but unto Thy Name give
the praise : for Thy loving mercy,
and for Thy truth's sake.

2 Wherefore shall the heathen
say : Where is now their God ?

3 As for our God, He is in
heaven : He hath done whatso-
ever pleased Him.

4 Their idols are silver and
gold : even the work of men's
hands.

5 They have mouths, and speak
not : eyes have they, and see not.

6 They have ears, and hear
not : noses have they, and smell
not.

7 They have hands, and handle
not ; feet have they, and walk
not : neither speak they through
their throat.

8 They that make them are like
unto them : and so are all such as
put their trust in them.

9 But thou, house of Israel,
trust thou in the Lord : He is
their succour and defence.

10 Ye house of Aaron, put your

trust in the Lord : He is their
helper and defender.

11 Ye that fear the Lord, put
your trust in the Lord : He is their
helper and defender.

12 The Lord hath been mindful
of us, and He shall bless us : even
He shall bless the house of Israel,
He shall bless the house of Aaron.

13 He shall bless them that fear
the Lord : both small and great.

14 The Lord shall increase you
more and more : you and your
children.

15 Ye are the blessed of the
Lord : Who made heaven and
earth.

16 All the whole heavens are
the Lord's : the earth hath He
given to the children of men.

17 The dead praise not Thee,
O Lord : neither all they that go
down into silence.

18 But we will praise the Lord :
from this time forth for evermore.
Praise the Lord.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. But we will praise :
the Lord.

The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5.

The Lord direct your hearts
into the Love of God, and into
the patient waiting for Christ.

iy. Thanks be to God.

In the Services of the Season, this
Chapter is said at Vespers (1.)
daily from Epiphany to Septua-
gesima ; (2.) on all week-days
from Septuagesima to the First
Sunday in Lent ; and (3.) daily
from Trinity to Advent.

Hymn. Lucis Creator optime.
0 blest Creator of the light,
Who niakest the day with radiance

bright,
And o'er the forming world didst call
The light from Chaos first of all ;

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Whose wisdom joined in meet array
The morn and eve, and named them day;
Night comes with all its darkling fears.
Kegard Thy People's prayers and tears.

Lest,sunk in sin, and whelmed with strife,
They lose the gift of endless life ;
"While thinking but the thoughts of

time,
They weave new chains of woe and

crime.

But grant them grace that they may

strain
The heavenly gate and prize to gain ;
Each harmful lure aside to cast,
And purge away each error past.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine onlv Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

f. Lord, let my prayer be set
forth.

IV- In Thy sight as the In-
cense.

In the Services of the Season, this
Hymn, V. and R/. are said (1.)
on all Sundays from Epiphany
to Lent, and (2.) daily from
Trinity to Advent.

Antiphon (as
in the Pro-
per Servi-
ces.)

3Iu qui feat,
St. Luke i.

My soul
doth magni-
fy the Lord :
and my spirit
hath rejoiced
in God my
Saviour.

For He
hath regard-
ed : the lowli-
ness of His
handmaiden.

For behold,
from hence-
forth : all
generations
shall call me
blessed.

For He that
is mighty
hath magni-
fied me : and
holy is His
j^anie.

And His
mercy is on
them that

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fear Him : throughout all genera-
tions.

He hath showed strength with
His arm : He hath scattered the
proud in the imagination of their
hearts.

He hath put down the mighty
from their seat : and hath exalted
the humble and meek.

He hath filled the hungry with
good things : and the rich He hath
sent empty away.

He remembering His mercy
hath holpen His servant Israel :
as He promised to our forefathers,
Abraham and his seed, 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.

Antiphon (as in the Proper Ser-
vices.)

f. The Lord be with you.
IV- And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
The Collect of the day.

f. The Lord be with you.
Tty. And with thy spirit.
~f. Bless we the Lord.
1^. Thanks be to God.

MEMORIALS AT VESPERS.

Of the Incarnation of our Lord,
in Advent.

Antiphon. Fear not, Mary : for
thou hast found favour with God,
and behold thou shalt bring forth
a Son. ( On Sundays and Holy-
Days is added Alleluia.)

f. There shall come forth a Rod
out of the stem of Jesse.

f£. A Branch shall grow out of
his roots.

Let us pray.
WE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour
Thy grace into our hearts ; that as
we have known the Incarnation of
Thy Son Jesus Christ by the mes-
sage of an Angel, so by His Cross
and Passion we may be brought
unto the glory of His Resurrec-
tion ; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

At other times, except during the
Octave of the Nativity and from
Maundy Thursday to Low Sun-
day, inclusive.

Antiphon. When Thou wast
born of a Virgin ineffably, then
were the Scriptures fulfilled. As
the dew upon the fleece didst Thou
descend to save mankind : we
praise Thee, O our God. {On
Sundays and Holy -Days is added
Alleluia.)

f. Blessed be the Lord God of
Israel.

1^?. For He hath visited and
Redeemed His people.

Let us pray.
WE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour
Thy grace into our hearts ; that
as we have known the Incarnation
of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the
message of an Angel, so by His
Cross and Passion we may be
brought unto the glory of His
Resurrection: through the same
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Memorial of All Saints, to be said
throughout the year except on
Saints' Days, and from Maundy
Thursday to Low Sunday, in-
clusive.

Antiphon. O how glorious is
the Kingdom where all the Saints
rejoice with Christ : they are

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clothed in white robes, and follow
the Lamb whithersoever He go-
eth. ( On Sundays and Holy-Days
is added Alleluia.)

~f. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye
Righteous.

ty. Be joyful, all ye that are
true of heart.

Let us pray.

Memorial of penitent sinners, to be
said at Vespers on all week-
days {except Saturdays) from
Ash- Wednesday till Wednesday
in Holy Week, inclusive.

Antiphon. Who knoweth if the
Lord will return and repent, and
leave a blessing behind Him?

It. O Lord, deal not with us
after our sins.

fy. Neither reward us after our
iniquities.

Let us pray.

Memorial of the Resurrection, to be
said at Vespers on Sundays, from
Low Sunday till the Ascension.

Antiphon. And when they
looked they saw that the stone
was rolled away, for it was very
great. Alleluia.

T. The Lord is Risen.

R?. As He said. Alleluia.

Memorial of the Resurrection, to
be said at Vespers on week-days
from Low Sunday till the As-
cension.

Antiphon. Go quickly, and tell
His disciples that He is risen from
the dead. Alleluia.

"f. The Lord is Risen indeed.

iy. And hath appeared to Si-
mon. Alleluia.

Collect of Easter Day as above.

Memorial of the Passion of our
Lord, to be said at Vespers
daily from Trinity Sunday till
Advent.

Antiphon. We adore Thee, O
Christ, and bless Thee, for by Thy
Cross Thou hast redeemed the

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world. (On Sundays and Holy-
Days is added Alleluia.)

T. By the power of the Cross.

fy. Deliver us from our ene-
mies, O God.

Let us pray.
O GOD, Who to enlighten the
darkness of the world didst vouch-
safe to mount upon the Holy Cross,
may it please Thee to enlighten

our hearts and bodies, Thou Sa-
viour of the world, Who livest
and reignest with the Father and
the Holy Ghost, ever one God,
world without end. Amen.

"f . The Lord be with you.

^?. And with thy spirit.

May the souls of the Faithful,
through the mercy of God, rest
in peace. Amen.

MONDAY AT VESPEES.

f. O God, make speed to save

us.

I^r. O Lord, make haste to help

us.

"f. Glory be to the Father, and

to the Son : and to the Holy

Ghost ;

R?. As it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be : world

without end. Amen.
Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday to
Wednesday in Holy Week, in-
clusive, is said instead,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. The Lord hath in-
clined.

Dilexi quoniam. Ps. cxvi.

1 I am well pleased : that the
Lord hath heard the voice of my
prayer ;

2 That He hath inclined His
ear unto me : therefore will I call
upon Him as long as I live.

3 The snares of death com-
passed me round about : and the
pains of hell gat hold upon me.

4 I shall find trouble and hea-
viness, and I will call upon the
Name of the Lord : O Lord, I
beseech Thee, deliver my soul.

5 Gracious is the Lord, and
righteous : yea, our God is mer-
ciful.

6 The Lord preserveth the sim-
ple : I was in misery, and He
helped me.

7 Turn again then unto thy
rest, O my soul : for the Lord
hath rewarded thee.

8 And why? Thou hast de-
livered my soul from death : mine
eyes from tears, and my feet from
falling.

9 I will walk before the Lord :
in the land of the living.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. The Lord hath in-
clined : His ear unto me.
Antiphon. I believed.

Credidi. Ps. cxvi. 10.
10 1 believed, and therefore will
I speak ; but I was sore troubled :
I said in my haste, All men are
liars.

11 What reward shall I give
unto the Lord : for all the bene-
fits that He hath done unto me ?

12 I will receive the Cup of
Salvation : and call upon the
Name of the Lord.

13 I will pay my vows now in
the presence of all His people :

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right dear in the sight of the Lord
is the death of His saints.

14 Behold, O Lord, how that I
am Thy servant : I am Thy ser-
vant, and the son of Thine hand-
maid ; Thou hast broken my bonds
in sunder.

15 I will offer to Thee the Sa-
crifice of Thanksgiving : and will
call upon the Name of the Lord.

16 I will pay my vows unto
the Lord, in the sight of all His
people : in the courts of the Lord's
house, even in the midst of thee,
O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. I believed : and there-
fore will I speak.

Antiphon. O praise the Lord.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxvii.

1 O praise the Lord, all ye hea-
then : praise Him, all ye nations.

2 For His merciful kindness is
ever more and more towards us :
and the truth of the Lord en-
dureth for ever. Praise the Lord.

G-lory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. O praise the Lord :
all ye heathen.

ion. I called.

Ad Dominum. Ps. cxx.

1 When I was in troublel called
upon the Lord : and He heard me.

2 Deliver my soul, O Lord,
from lying lips : and from a de-
ceitful tongue.

3 What reward shall be given
or done unto thee, thou false
tongue : even mighty and sharp
arrows, with hot burning coals.

4 Wo is me, that I am con-
strained to dwell with Mesech :
and to have my habitation among
the tents of Kedar.

5 My soul hath long dwelt

among them : that are enemies
unto peace.

6 I labour for peace, but when
I speak unto them thereof : they
make them ready to battle.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. I called : upon the
Lord.

Antiphon. My help.

Levavi oculos. Ps. cxxi.

1 I will lift up mine eyes unto
the hills : from whence cometh my
help.

2 My help cometh even from
the Lord : Who hath made heaven
and earth.

3 He will not suffer thy foot to
be moved : and He that keepeth
thee will not sleep.

4 Behold, He that keepeth Is-
rael : shall neither slumber nor
sleep.

5 The Lord Himself is thy
Keeper : the Lord is thy Defence
upon thy right hand ;

6 So that the sun shall not burn
thee by day : neither the moon by
night.

7 The Lord shall preserve thee
from all evil : yea, it is even He
that shall keep thy soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve thy
going out, and thy coming in :
from this time forth for evermore.

Glory be to the Father, &c.
Antiphon. My help : cometh
even from the Lord.

The Chapter, 2 Thess. hi. 5.

The Lord direct your hearts in-
to the love of God, and into the
patient waiting for Christ.

I#. Thanks be to God.

In Services of the Season, this
Chapter is said at Vespers (1.)
daily from Epiphany to Sep-
tuagesima ; (2.) on all week-days

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from Septa agesima to the First
Sunday in Lent; and (3.) daily
from Trinity to Advent.

Hymn for Mondays from Epiphany to
Lent.

Immense coeli Conditor.

0 great Creator of the sky,

Who wouldest not the floods on high

"With earthly waters to confound,

But madest the firmament their bound ;

The floods above Thou didst ordain ;
The floods below Thou didst restrain :
That moisture might attemper heat,
Lest the parched earth should ruin meet.

Upon our souls, good Lord, bestow
The gift of grace in endless flow :
Lest some renewed deceit or wile
Of former sin should us beguile.

Let Faith discover heavenly light ;
So shall its rays direct us right ;
And let this Faith each error chase ;
And never give to falsehood place.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

^f. Lord, let my prayer be set
forth.

B/. In Thy sight as the Incense.

In the Services of the Season, this
Hymn, ~f. and B/., are said
on Mondays from Epiphany to
Lent.

From Trinity to Advent are said
the Hymn, f. and B/., p. 192.

Antiphon. My soul doth mag-
nify.

Magnificat, St. Luke i.
Antiphon. My soul doth mag-
nify : the Lord.

Herefolloiv the week-day Prayers,
thus, (all kneeling.)
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Our Father, &c.

f~. I said, Lord, be merciful
unto me.

B/. Heal my soul, for I have
sinned against Thee.

t. Turn Thee again, O Lord,
at the last.

B/. And be gracious unto Thy
servants.

T. Let Thy merciful kindness,
O Lord, be upon us.

B/. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

T. Let Thy priests be clothed
with righteousness.

R/. And Thy saints sing with
joyfulness.

f~. O Lord, save the Queen.

B/. And mercifully hear us when
we call upon Thee.

f. O G-od, save Thy servants
and handmaidens.

B/. Which put their trust in
Thee.

f. O Lord, save Thy people.

Bj. And bless Thine inherit-
ance.

f~. Peace be within Thy walls.

B/. And plenteousness within
Thy palaces.

~f. Let us pray for the dead in
Christ.

R/. Grant them, O Lord, eternal
rest, and let everlasting light shine
upon them.

A'. Hearken unto my voice, O
Lord, when I cry unto Thee.

B/. Have mercy upon me, and
hear me.

Miserere mei Deus, Ps. \\.,p. 177.

[This Psalm maybe here omitted,
except on week-days in Lent,
tvhen it shall always be said,
and folloived by

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Deprofundis. Ps. cxxx.
Against Envy.

1 Out of the deep have I called
unto Thee, O Lord : Lord, hear
my voice.

2 O let Thine ears consider
well : the voice of my complaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be ex-
treme to mark what is done amiss :
O Lord, who may abide it ?

4 For there is mercy with Thee :
therefore shalt Thou be feared.

5 I look for the Lord ; my soul
doth wait for Him : in His word
is my trust.

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord :
before the morning watch, I say,
before the morning watch.

7 O Israel, trust in the Lord,
for with the Lord there is mercy :
and with Him is plenteous Re-
demption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel :
from all his sins.

Glory be to the Father, &c]

At the end of the Psalm, let the

Reader \_if a Priest rise from

his knees, go to the step of the

sanctuary, and~\ say,

f~. O Lord, arise, help us.

ty. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

'f. Turn Thee again, O Lord
God of Hosts.

Itf. Show the light of Thy Coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

¥. O Lord, hear my prayer.

fy. And let my cry come unto
Thee.

f. The Lord be with you.

fy. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Collect as in the Proper Services.

*fy. The Lord be with you.

IV- And with thy spirit.

f". Bless we the Lord.
ty. Thanks be to God.

Then follow the Memorials, Sfc.
p. 194.

TUESDAY AT VESPEES.

f. O God, make speed to save
us.

~B$. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

R?. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday
to Wednesday in Holy Week,
inclusive, is said instead,
Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. We will go.
Lcetatus sum. Ps. cxxii.

1 I was glad when they said
unto me : We will go into the
House of the Lord.

2 Our feet shall stand in thy
gates : O Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is built as a city :
that is at unity in itself.

4 For thither the tribes go up,
even the tribes of the Lord : to
testify unto Israel, to give thanks
unto the Name of the Lord.

5 For there is the seat of judg-
ment : even the seat of the house
of David.

6 O pray for the peace of Je-
rusalem : they shall prosper that
love thee.

7 Peace be within thy walls :
and plenteousness within thy pa-
laces.

8 For my brethren and com-

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panions' sakes : I will wish thee
prosperity.

9 Yea, because of the House of
the Lord our God : I will seek to
do thee good.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. We will go : gladly
into the House of the Lord.

ion. O Thou that dwellest.

AdTe levavi oculos meos. Ps . cxxiii.

1 Unto Thee lift I up mine
eyes : O Thou that dwellest in
the Heavens.

3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord,
have mercy upon us : for we are
utterly despised.

4 Our soul is filled with the
scornful reproof of the wealthy :
and with the despitefulness of the
proud.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. O Thou that dwell-
est : in the heavens, have mercy
upon us.

Antiphon. Our help.

Nisi quia Dominies. Ps. exxiv.

1 If the Lord Himself had not
been on our side, now may Israel
say : if the Lord Himself had not
been on our side, when men rose
up against us ;

2 They had swallowed us up
quick : when they were so wrath-
fully displeased at us.

3 Yea, the waters had drowned
us : and the stream had gone over
our soul.

4 The deep waters of the proud :
had gone even over our soul.

5 But praised be the Lord :
Who hath not given us over for a
prey unto their teeth.

6 Our soul is escaped even as
a bird out of the snare of the
fowler : the snare is broken, and
we are delivered.

7 Our help standeth in the
Name of the Lord : Who hath
made heaven and earth.

Glory be to the Father, &c.
Antiphon. Our help : standeth
in the Name of the Lord.
Antiphon. Do well.

Qui confidunt. Ps. exxv.

1 They that put their trust in
the Lord shall be even as the
mount SioQ : which may not be re-
moved, but standeth fast for ever.

2 The hills stand about Jeru-
salem : even so standeth the Lord
round about His people, from this
time forth for evermore.

3 For the rod of the ungodly
cometh not into the lot of the
righteous : lest the righteous put
their hand unto wickedness.

4 Do well, O Lord : unto those
that are good and true of heart.

5 As for such as turn back unto
their own wickedness : the Lord
shall lead them forth with the
evil-doers ; but peace shall be
upon Israel.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Do well : O Lord,
unto those that are good and true
of heart.

Antiphon. Then were we like\

In convertendo. Ps. exxvi.

1 When the Lord turned again
the captivity of Sion : then were
we like unto them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled
with laughter : and our tongue
with joy.

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3 Then said tkey among the
heathen : The Lord hath done
Great Things for them.

4 Yea, the Lord hath done
Great Things for us already :
whereof we rejoice.

5 Turn our captivity, O Lord :
as the rivers in the south.

6 They that sow in tears : shall
reap in joy.

7 He that now goeth on his way
weeping, and beareth forth good
seed : shall doubtless come again
with joy, and bring his sheaves
with him.

Glory be to the Father, &c.
Antiphon. Then were we like :
unto them that dream.

The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5.

The Lord direct your hearts
into the love of God, and into the
patient waiting for Christ.

ty. Thanks be to God.

In Services of the Season, this
Chapter is said at Vespers (1.)
daily from Epiphany to Sep-
tuagesima ; (2.) on week-days
from Septuagesima to the First
Sunday in Lent; and (3.) daily
from Trinity to Advent.

Hymn for Tuesdays from Epiphany to ■
Lent.
Telluris ingens Conditor.
Earth's mighty Maker, "Whose command
Raised from the sea the solid land ;
And drove each billowy heap away,
And bade the earth stand firm for aye :

That so with flowers of golden hue,
The seeds of each it might renew ;
And fruit-trees bearing fruit might

yield,
And pleasant pasture of the field :

Our spirit's rankling wounds efface
With dewy freshness of Thy grace :
That grief may cleanse each deed of ill,
And o'er each lust may triumph still.

Let every soul Thy law obey,
And keep from every evil way ;

Rejoice each promised good to win,
And flee from every mortal sin.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
"Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

f. Lord, let my prayer be set
forth.

R/. In Thy sight as the Incense.

In Services of the Season, this
Hymn, ~f . and R/., are said
on Tuesdays from Epiphany to
Lent.

From Trinity to Advent are said
the Hymn',f. and B?.,p. 192.

Antiphon. My spirit hath re-
joiced.

Magnificat, St. Luke i.

Antiphon. My spirit hath re-
joiced in God my Saviour.

The week-day Prayers, p. 198, ivith
Miserere, Ps. li., and the rest.

The Proper Collect.

'f. The Lord be with you.
R/. And with thy spirit.
f'. Bless we the Lord.
R/. Thanks be to God.
The Memorials, fyc, p. 194.

WEDNESDAY AT VESPEES.

f". O God, make speed to save

us.

R?. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost;

R/. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

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But from Septuagesima Sunday to
Wednesday in Holy Week, in-
clusive, is said instead,

Praise to Thee, 0 Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. Happy is the man.
Nisi Dominus. Ps. cxxvii.

1 Except the Lord build the
house : their labour is but lost
that build it.

2 Except the Lord keep the
city : the watchman waketh but
in vain.

3 It is but lost labour that ye
haste to rise up early, and so late
take rest, and eat the bread of
carefulness : for so He giveth His
beloved sleep.

4 Lo, children, and the fruit of
the womb : are an heritage and
gift that cometh of the Lord.

5 Like as the arrows in the
hand of the giant : even so are
the young children.

6 Happy is the man that hath
his quiver full of them : they shall
not be ashamed when they speak
with their enemies in the gate.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Happy is the man :
that hath his quiver full.

Antiphon. Blessed are all they.

JSeati omnes. Ps. cxxviii.

1 Blessed are all they that fear
the Lord : and walk in His ways.

2 For thou shalt eat the la-
bours of thine hands : O well is
thee, and happy shalt thou be.

3 Thy wife shall be as the fruit-
ful vine : upon the walls of thine
house.

4 Thy children like the olive-
branches : round about thy table.

5 Lo, thus shall the man be
blessed : that feareth the Lord.

6 The Lord from out of Sion

shall so bless thee : that thou
shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity
all thy life long.

7 Yea, that thou shalt see thy
children's children : and peace up-
on Israel.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Blessed are all they :
that fear the Lord.

Antiphon. We wish you good
luck.

Scepe expugnaverunt. Ps. cxxix.

1 Many a time have they fought
against me from my youth up :
may Israel now say :

2 Yea, many a time have they
vexed me from my youth up : but
they have not prevailed against
me.

3 The plowers plowed upon my
back : and made long furrows.

4 But the righteous Lord : hath
hewn the snares of the ungodly in
pieces.

5 Let them be confounded and
turned backward : as many as have
evil will at Sion.

6 Let them be even as the
grass growing upon the house-
tops : which withereth afore it be
plucked up ;

7 Whereof the mower filleth not
his hand : neither he that bindeth
up the sheaves his bosom.

8 So that they who go by say
not so much as, The Lord prosper
you : we wish you good luck in
the Name of the Lord.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. We wish you good
luck : in the Name of the Lord.

Antiphon. Out of the deep.
De profundis. Ps. cxxx.

1 Out of the deep have I called
unto Thee, O Lord : Lord, hear
my voice.

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203

2 O let Thine ears consider
well : the voice of my complaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be ex-
treme to mark what is done amiss :

0 Lord, who may abide it ?

4 For there is mercy with
Thee : therefore shalt Thou be
feared.

5 I look for the Lord ; my soul
doth wait for Him : in His word
is my trust.

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord :
before the morning watch, I say,
before the morning watch.

7 O Israel, trust in the Lord,
for with the Lord there is mercy :
and with Him is plenteous Re-
demption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel :
from all his sins.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Out of the deep :have

1 called unto Thee, O Lord.

Antiphon. O Israel.
Domine, non est. Ps. cxxxi.

1 Lord, I am not high-minded :
I have no proud looks.

2 I do not exercise myself in
great matters : which are too high
for me.

3 But I refrain my soul, and
keep it low, like as a child that is
weaned from his mother : yea, my
soul is even as a weaned child.

4 O Israel, trust in the Lord :
from this time forth for evermore.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. O Israel : trust in the
Lord.

The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5.

The Lord direct your hearts in-
to the love of God, and into the
patient waiting for Christ.

R/. Thanks be to God.

In Services of the Season, this
Chapter is said at Vespers (1.)

daily from Epiphany to Sep-
tuagesima; (2.) on allweek-days

from Septuagesima to the First
Sunday in Lent ; and (3.) daily

from Trinity to Advent.

Hymn for Wednesdays from Epiphany
to First Sunday in Lent.

Coeli Deus sanctissime.
0 God, "Whose Hand hath spread the sky
And all its shining hosts on high,
And painting it with fiery light,
Made it so beauteous and so bright :

Thou, when the Wednesday was begun,
Didst frame the circle of the Sun,
And set the Moon for ordered change,
And planets for their wider range :

To night and day, by certain line,
Their varying bounds Thou didst assign ;
And gav'st a signal, known and meet,
For months begun and months complete.

Enlighten Thou the hearts of men :
Polluted souls make pure again ;
Unloose the bands of guilt within ;
Remove the burden of our sin.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

It. Lord, let my prayer be set
forth.

R/. In Thy sight as the Incense.

In Services of the Season, this
Hymn, ~f. and R?. are said, on
Wednesdays from Epiphany to
Lent.

From Trinity to Advent are said
the Hymn, f. and R/., p. 192.

Antiphon. O Lord my God.

Magnificat, St. Luke i.

Antiphon. O Lord my God :
Thou hast regarded my lowliness.

The week-day Prayers, p. 198,
with Miserere, Ps. li., and the
rest.

The Proper Collect.

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f. The Lord be with you.
Tty. And with thy spirit.
*f. Bless we the Lord.
Jfy. Thanks be to God.
The Memorials, Sfc, p. 194.

THUBSDAY AT VESPEES.

f. O God, make speed to save

us.

~fy. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

Ht. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

ty. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from Septuagesima Sunday to
Wednesday in Holy Week, in-
clusive, is said instead,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. And all.

Memento Domine. Ps. cxxxii.

1 Lord, remember David : and
all his trouble ;

2 How he sware unto the Lord :
and vowed a vow unto the Al-
mighty God of Jacob ;

3 I will not come within the
tabernacle of mine house : nor
climb up into my bed.

4 I will not suffer mine eyes to
nor mine eyelids to slum-
ber : neither the temples of my
head to take any rest.

5 Until I find out a place for the
temple of the Lord : an habitation
for the mighty God of Jacob.

6 Lo, we heard of the same at
Ephrata : and found it in the
wood.

7 We will go into His taber-

nees

nacle : and fall low on our knees
before His footstool.

8 Arise, O Lord, into Thy rest-
ing-place : Thou, and the ark of
Thy strength.

9 Let Thy priests be clothed
with righteousness : and let Thy
saints sing with joyfulness.

10 For Thy servant David's
sake : turn not away the presence
of Thine Anointed.

11 The Lord hath made a faith-
ful oath unto David : and He
shall not shrink from it.

12 Of the fruit of thy body :
shall I set upon thy seat.

13 If thy children will keep My
covenant, and My testimonies that
I shall learn them : their children
also shall sit upon thy seat for
evermore.

14 For the Lord hath chosen
Sion to be an habitation for Him-
self : He hath longed for her.

15 This shall be My rest for
ever : here will I dwell, for I
have a delight therein.

16 I will bless her victuals with
increase : and will satisfy her poor
with bread.

17 I will deck her priests with
health : and her saints shall re-
joice and sing.

18 There shall I make the horn
of David to flourish : I have or-
dained a lantern for Mine An-
ointed.

19 As for His enemies, I shall
clothe them with shame : but upon
Himself shall His crown flourish.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

. And all : his trouble.

Antiphon. Behold, how good.
Ecce, quam bonum ! Ps. cxxxiii.

1 Behold, how good and joyful
a thing it is : brethren, to dwell
together in Unity !

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205

2 It is like the precious oint-
ment upon the head, that ran
down unto the beard : even unto
Aaron's beard, and went down to
the skirts of his clothing.

3 Like as the dew of Hermon :
which fell upon the hill of Sion.

4 For there the Lord promised
His blessing : and life for ever-
more.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Behold, how good :
and joyful a thing.

Antiphon. Whatsoever.

Laud ate ±fo

Ps. cxxxv.

1 O praise the Lord, laud ye
the Name of the Lord : praise it,
O ye servants of the Lord !

2 Ye that stand in the house of
the Lord : in the courts of the
house of our God.

3 O praise the Lord, for the
Lord is gracious : O sing praises
unto His Name, for it is lovely.

4 For why? the Lord hath
chosen Jacob unto Himself •. and
Israel for His own possession.

5 For I know that the Lord is
great : and that our Lord is above
all gods.

6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased,
that did He in heaven, and in
earth : and in the sea, and in all
deep places.

7 He bringeth forth the clouds
from the ends of the world : and
sendeth forth lightnings with the
rain, bringing the winds out of
His treasures.

8 He smote the first-born of
Egypt : both of man and beast.

9 He hath sent tokens and won-
ders into the midst of thee, O
thou land of Egypt : upon Pha-
raoh, and all his servants.

10 He smote divers nations :
and slew mighty kings ;

11 Sehon king of the Amorites,
and Og the king of Basan : and
all the kingdoms of Canaan ;

12 And gave their land to be
an heritage : even an heritage
unto Israel His people.

13 Thy Name, O Lord, endur-
eth for ever : so doth Thy memo-
rial, O Lord, from one generation
to another.

14 For the Lord will avenge
His people : and be gracious unto
His servants.

15 As for the images of the
heathen, they are but silver and
gold : the work of men's hands.

16 They have mouths, and speak
not : eyes have they, but they see
not.

17 They have ears, and yet
they hear not : neither is there
any breath in their mouths.

18 They that make them are
like unto them : and so are all
they that put their trust in them.

19 Praise the Lord, ye house of
Israel : praise the Lord, ye house
of Aaron.

20 Praise the Lord, ye house
of Levi : ye that fear the Lord,
praise the Lord.

21 Praised be the Lord ©ut of
Sion : Who dwelleth at Jerusalem.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Whatsoever: the Lord
pleased, that did He.

Antiphon. For His Mercy.

Confitemini Domino. Ps. cxxxvi.

1 O give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is gracious : and His Mercy
endureth for ever.

2 O give thanks unto the God
of all gods : for His Mercy endur-
eth for ever.

3 O thank the Lord of all lords :
for His Mercy endureth for ever.

4 Who only doeth great won-

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ders : for His Mercy endureth for
ever.

5 Who by His excellent wis-
dom made the heavens : for His
Mercy endureth for ever.

6 Who laid out the earth above
the waters : for His Mercy en-
dureth for ever.

7 Who hath made great lights :
for His Mercy endureth for ever ;

8 The sun to rule the day : for
His Mercy endureth for ever ;

9 The moon and the stars to
govern the night : for His Mercy
endureth for ever.

10 Who smote Egypt with their
first-born : for His Mercy endur-
eth for ever ;

11 And brought out Israel from
among them : for His Mercy en-
dureth for ever.

12 With a mighty hand, and
stretched out arm : for His Mercy
endureth for ever ;

13 Who divided the Eed Sea in
two parts : for His Mercy endur-
eth for ever ;

14 And made Israel to go
through the midst of it : for His
Mercy endureth for ever.

15 But as for Pharaoh and his
host, He overthrew them in the
Eed Sea : for His Mercy endur-
eth for ever.

16 Who led His people through
the wilderness : for His Mercy
endureth for ever.

17 Who smote great kings : for
His Mercy endureth for ever.

18 Yea, and slew mighty kings :
for His Mercy endureth for ever ;

19 Sehon king of the Amorites :
for His Mercy endureth for ever ;

20 And Og the king of Basan :
for His Mercy endureth for ever ;

21 And gave away their land
for an heritage : for His Mercy
endureth for ever ;

22 Even for an heritage unto

Israel His servant : for His Mercy
endureth for ever ;

23 Who remembered us when
we were in trouble : for His Mercy
endureth for ever.

24 And hath delivered us from
our enemies : for His Mercy en-
dureth for ever.

25 Who giveth food to all flesh :
for His Mercy endureth for ever.

26 O give thanks unto the God
of heaven : for His Mercy endur-
eth for ever.

27 O give thanks unto the Lord
of lords : for His Mercy endureth
for ever.

G-lory be to the Father, &c.
Antiplion. For His Mercy : en-
dureth for ever.
Antiphon. Sing us.
Super flumina. Ps. cxxxvii.

1 By the waters of Babylon we
sat down and wept : when we re-
membered thee, O Sion.

2 As for our harps, we hanged
them up : upon the trees that are
therein.

3 For they that led us away
captive required of us then a song,
and melody, in our heaviness :
Sing us one of the songs of Sion.

4 How shall we sing the Lord's
song : in a strange land ?

5 If I forget thee, O Jerusa-
lem : let my right hand forget her
cunning.

6 If I do not remember thee,
let my tongue cleave to the roof
of my mouth : yea, if I prefer not
Jerusalem in my mirth.

7 Remember the children of E-
dom, O Lord, in the day of Jerusa-
lem : how they said, Down with it,
down with it, even to the ground.

8 O daughter of Babylon, wasted
with misery : yea, happy shall he
be that rewardeth thee, as thou
hast served us.

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207

9 Blessed shall lie be that tak-
eth thy children : and throweth
them against the stones.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Sing us : one of the
songs of Sion.

The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5.
The Lord direct your hearts
into the love of God, and into the
patient waiting for Christ.

ty. Thanks be to God.

In Services of the Season this
Chapter is said at Vespers (1.)
daily from Epiphany to Septua-
gesima ; (2.) on all week-days

from Septuagesima to the First
Sunday in Lent ; and (3.) daily

from Trinity to Advent.

Hymn for Thursdays, from Epiphany
to the First Sunday in Lent.

Magnoe Deus potential
Almighty God, Who from the flood
Didst bring to light a twofold brood ;
Part in the firmament to fly,
And part in ocean depths to lie :

Appointing fishes in the sea,

And fowls in open air to be ;

That each, by origin the same,

Its separate dwelling-place might claim :

Grant that Thy servants, by the tide •
Of Blood and Water purified,
No guilty fall from Thee may know,
Nor death eternal undergo.

Let none despair through sin's distress ;
Be none puffed up with boastfulness :
That contrite hearts be not dismayed,
Nor haughty souls in ruin laid.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

*f. Lord, let my prayer be set
forth.

B/. In Thy sight as the Incense.

From Trinity to Advent is said
the Hymn, with the f. and B/.,
p. 192'.

Antiphon. He hath put down.
Magnificat, St. Luke i.

Antiphon. He hath put down :
the mighty from their seat, and
hath exalted the humble and meek
that confess His Christ.

The week-day Prayers, p. 198, with
Miserere, Ps. li., and the rest.

The Proper Collect.
f~. The Lord be with you.
B^r. And with thy spirit.
~t. Bless we the Lord.
R/. Thanks be to God.
The Memorials, Sfc, p. 194.

FRIDAY AT VESPEES.

y. O God, make speed to save
us.

ByT. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

/. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ;

B/. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

Put from Septuagesima to Wed-
nesday in Holy Week, inclusive,
is said instead,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. Before the gods.

Conftebor Tibi. Ps. cxxxviii.

1 I will give thanks unto Thee,
O Lord, with my whole heart :
even before the gods will I sing
praise unto Thee.

2 I will worship toward Thy
holy temple, and praise Thy Name,
because of Thy lovingkindness
and truth : for Thou hast magni-
fied Thy Name, and Thy Word,
above all things.

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THE PSALTEK.

3 When I called upon Thee,
Thou heardest me : and enduedst
my soul with much strength.

4 All the kings of the earth
shall praise Thee, O Lord : for
they have heard the words of Thy
mouth.

5 Yea, they shall sing in the
ways of the Lord : that great is
the glory of the Lord.

6 For though the Lord be high,
yet hath He respect unto the
lowly : as for the proud, He be-
holdeth them afar off.

7 Though I walk in the midst
of trouble, yet shalt Thou refresh
me : Thou shalt stretch forth Thy
Hand upon the furiousness of
mine enemies, and Thy right
Hand shall save me.

8 The Lord shall make good
His lovingkindness toward me :
yea, Thy Mercy, O Lord, endur-
eth for ever ; despise not then the
works of Thine own hands.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Before the gods : will
I sing praise unto Thee, my God.

Antiphon. O Lord, Thou hast
searched.

Domine, probasti. Ps. cxxxix.

1 O Lord, Thou hast searched
me out, and known me : Thou
knowest my down-sitting, and
mine up-rising ; Thou understand-
est my thoughts long before.

2 Thou art about my path, and
about my bed : and spiest out all
my ways.

3 For lo, there is not a word
in my tongue : but Thou, O Lord,
knowest it altogether.

4 Thou hast fashioned me be-
hind and before : and laid Thine
Hand upon me.

5 Such knowledge is too won-
derful and excellent for me : I
cannot attain unto it.

6 Whither shall I go then from
Thy Spirit : or whither shall I go
then from Thy Presence ?

7 If I climb up into heaven,
Thou art there : if I go down to
hell, Thou art there also.

8 If I take the wings of the
morning : and remain in the ut-
termost parts of the sea ;

9 Even there also shall Thy
Hand lead me : and Thy Eight
Hand shall hold me.

10 If I say, Peradventure the
darkness shall cover me : then
shall my night be turned to day.

11 Yea, the darkness is no
darkness with Thee, but the night
is as clear as the day : the dark-
ness and light to Thee are both
alike.

12 For my reins are Thine :
Thou hast covered me in my mo-
ther's womb.

13 I will give thanks unto
Thee, for I am fearfully and won-
derfully made : marvellous are
Thy works, and that my soul
knoweth right well.

14 My bones are not hid from
Thee : though I be made secretly,
and fashioned beneath in the
earth.

15 Thine eyes did see my sub-
stance, yet being imperfect : and
in Thy book were all my members
written ;

16 Which clay by day were
fashioned : when as yet there was
none of them.

17 How dear are Thy counsels
unto me, O God : O how great is
the sum of them !

18 If I tell them, they are
more in number than the sand :
when I wake up I am present
with Thee.

19 Wilt Thou not slay the
wicked, O God : depart from me,
ye blood-thirsty men.

AT VESPEES.

209

20 For they speak unrigh-
teously against Thee : and Thine
enemies take Thy Name in vain.

21 Do not I hate them, O Lord,
that hate Thee : and am not I
grieved with those that rise up
against Thee ?

22 Yea, I hate them right sore :
even as though they were mine
enemies.

23 Try me, O God, and seek
the ground of my heart : prove
me, and examine my thoughts.

24 Look well if there be any
way of wickedness in me : and
lead me in the way everlasting.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. O Lord, Thou hast
searched : me out and known me.

Antiphon. Preserve me.

Eripe me, Domine. Ps. cxl.

1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the
evil man : and preserve me from
the wicked man.

2 Who imagine mischief in
their hearts : and stir up strife all
the day long.

3 They have sharpened their
tongues like a serpent : adder's
poison is under their lips.

4 Keep me, O Lord, from the
hands of the ungodly : preserve
me from the wicked men, who are
purposed to overthrow my goings.

5 The proud have laid a snare for
me, and spread a net abroad with
cords :yea, and set trap sin my way.

6 I said unto the Lord, Thou
art my God : hear the voice of my
prayers, O Lord.

7 O Lord God, Thou strength
of my health : Thou hast covered
my head in the day of battle.

8 Let not the ungodly have his
desire, O Lord : let not his mis-
chievous imagination prosper, lest
they be too proud.

9 Let the mischief of their own
lips fall upon the head of them :
that compass me about.

10 Let hot burning coals fall
upon them : let them be cast into
the fire, and into the pit, that they
never rise up again.

11 A man full of words shall
not prosper upon the earth : evil
shall hunt the wicked person to
overthrow him.

12 Sure I am that the Lord will
avenge the poor : and maintain
the cause of the helpless.

13 The righteous also shall give
thanks unto Thy Name : and the
just shall continue in Thy sight.

Glory be to the Father, &c.
Antiphon. Preserve me : from
the wicked man.

Antiphon. Lord, I call.
Domine, clamavi. Ps. cxli.

1 Lord, I call upon Thee, haste
Thee unto me : and consider my
voice when I cry unto Thee.

2 Let my prayer be set forth
in Thy sight as the incense : and
let the lifting up of my hands be
an evening sacrifice.

3 Set a watch, O Lord, before
my mouth : and keep the door of
my lips.

4 O let not mine heart be in-
clined to any evil thing : let me
not be occupied in ungodly works
with the men that work wicked-
ness, lest I eat of such things as
please them.

5 Let the righteous rather smite
me friendly : and reprove me.

6 But let not their precious
balms break my head : yea, I will
pray yet against their wickedness.

7 Let their judges be over-
thrown in stony places : that they
may hear my words, for they are
sweet.

8 Our bones lie scattered before

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the pit : like as when one breaketh
and heweth wood upon the earth.

9 But mine eyes look unto
Thee, O Lord God : in Thee is my
trust, O cast not out my soul.

10 Keep me from the snare that
they have laid for me : and from
the traps of the wicked doers.

11 Let the ungodly fall into
their own nets together : and let
me ever escape them.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Lord, I call : upon
Thee, haste Thee unto me.

Antiphon. Thou art my portion.
Voce mea ad Dominum. Ps. cxlii.

1 I cried unto the Lord with my
voice : yea, even unto the Lord
did I make my supplication.

2 I poured out my complaints
before Him : and showed Him of
my trouble.

3 When my spirit was in heavi-
ness Thou knewest my path : in
the way wherein I walked have
they privily laid a snare for me.

4 I looked also upon my right
hand : and saw there was no man
that would know me.

5 I had no place to flee unto :
and no man cared for my soul.

6 I cried unto Thee, O Lord,
and said : Thou art my hope, and
my portion in the land of the
living.

7 Consider my complaint : for I
am brought very low.

8 O deliver me from my perse-
cutors : for they are too strong
for me.

9 Bring my soul out of prison,
that I may give thanks unto Thy
Name : which thing if Thou wilt
grant me, then shall the righteous
resort unto my company.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Thou art myportion :
in the land of the living.

The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5.

The Lord direct your hearts
into the love of God, and into the
patient waiting for Christ.

R/. Thanks be to God.

In Services of the Season, this
Chapter is said at Vespers (1.)
daily from Epiphany to Sep-
tuagesima ; (2.) on all week-
days from Septuagesima to the
First Sunday in Lent ; and (3.)
daily from Trinity to Advent.

Hymn for Fridays from Epiphany to
the First Sunday in Lent.

Plasmator hominis Deus.

Maker of men, from Heaven Thy Throne
Who orderest all things, God alone ;
By Whose decree the teeming earth
To reptile and to beast gave birth :

The mighty forms that fill the land,
Instinct with life at Thy command,
Thou gav'st subdued to human kind
For service in their rank assigned.

From all Thy servants chase away
Whate'er of thought impure to-day
Hath mingled with the heart's intent,
Or with the actions hath been blent.

In Heaven Thine endless joys bestow,
But grant Thy gifts of grace below :
From chains of strife our souls release ;
Bind fast the gentle bands of peace.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

"f. Lord, let my prayer be set
forth.

R/. In Thy sight as the Incense.

From Trinity to Advent is said
the Hymn, with the *f. and R/.,
p. 192.

Antiphon. God hath holpen.

Magnificat, St. Luke i.

AT VESPERS.

211

Antiphon. GodhathholpenrHis
servant Israel, as He promised
Abraham and his seed; and He
hath exalted the humble for ever.

The week-day Prayers, p. 198, with
Miserere, Ps. li., and the rest.

The Proper Collect.
/. The Lord be with you.
I\?. And with thy spirit.
f~. Bless we the Lord.
IV- Thanks be to God.

The Memorials, Sfc.,p. 194.

SATURDAY AT VESPEES ; OTHER-
WISE THE FIRST VE8PEES
OF SUNDAY.

"f. O God, make speed to save
us.

I$r. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

B/- As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

Put from Septuagesima to Wed-
nesday in ffoly Week, inclu-
sive, is said instead,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

Antiphon. Blessed be.
Penedictus Dominus. Ps. cxliv.

1 Blessed be the Lord my
Strength : Who teacheth my
hands to war, and my fingers to
fight;

2 My Hope and my Fortress,
my Castle and Deliverer, my De-
fender in Whom I trust : Who

subdueth my people that is under
me.

3 Lord, what is man, that Thou
hast such respect unto him : or
the son of man, that Thou so re-
garde st him ?

4 Man is like a thing of nought :
his time passeth away like a sha-
dow.

5 Bow Thy heavens, O Lord,
and come down : touch the moun-
tains, and they shall smoke.

6 Cast forth Thy lightnings,
and tear them : shoot out Thine
arrows, and consume them.

7 Send down Thine hand from
above : deliver me, and take me
out of the great waters, from the
hand of strange children ;

8 Whose mouth talketh of va-
nity : and their right hand is a
right hand of wickedness.

9 I will sing a new song unto
Thee, O God : and sing praises
unto Thee upon a ten-stringed
lute.

10 Thou hast given victory un-
to kings : and hast delivered Da-
vid Thy servant from the peril of
the sword.

11 Save me, and deliver me
from the hand of strange children :
whose mouth talketh of vanity,
and their right hand is a right
hand of iniquity.

12 That our sons may grow up
as the young plants : and that our
daughters may be as the polished
corners of the temple.

13 That our garners may be full
and plenteous with all manner of
store : that our sheep may bring
forth thousands and ten thousands
in our streets.

14 That our oxen may be strong
to labour, that there be no decay :
no leading into captivity, and no
complaining in our streets.

15 Happy are the people that

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are in such a case : yea, blessed
are the people who have the Lord
for their God.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Blessed be : the Lord
my Strength.

Antiphon. For ever.
Exaltabo Te, Deus. Ps. cxlv.

1 I will magnify Thee, O God,
my King : and I will praise Thy
Name for ever and ever.

2 Every day will I give thanks
unto Thee : and praise Thy Name
for ever and ever.

3 Great is the Lord, and mar-
vellous, worthy to be praised :
there is no end of His greatness.

4 One generation shall praise
Thy works unto another : and de-
clare Thy power.

5 As for me, I will be talking
of Thy worship : Thy glory, Thy
praise, and wondrous works ;

6 So that men shall speak of
the might of Thy marvellous acts :
and I will also tell of Thy great-
ness.

7 The memorial of Thine abun-
dant kindness shall be showed :
and men shall sing of Thy righ-
teousness.

8 The Lord is gracious and
merciful : longsuffering, and of
great goodness.

9 The Lord is loving unto every
man : and His mercy is over all
His works.

10 All Thy works praise Thee,
O Lord : and Thy saints give
thanks unto Thee.

11 They show the glory of Thy
kingdom : and talk of Thy power ;

12 That Thy power, Thy glory,
and mightiness of Thy kingdom :
might be known unto men.

13 Th)r kingdom is an everlast-

ing kingdom : and Thy dominion
endureth throughout all ages.

14 The Lord upholdeth all such
as fall : and lifteth up all those
that are down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon
Thee, O Lord : and Thou givest
them their meat in due season.

16 Thou openest Thine Hand :
and fillest all things living with
plenteousness.

17 The Lord is righteous in all
His ways : and holy in all His
works.

18 The Lord is nigh unto all
them that call upon Him : yea, all
such as call upon Him faithfully.

19 He will fulfil the desire of
them that fear Him : He also will
hear their cry, and will help them.

20 The Lord preserveth all them
that love Him : but scattereth
abroad all the ungodly.

21 My mouth shall speak the
praise of the Lord : and let all
flesh give thanks unto His holy
Name for ever and ever.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. For ever : and ever.
Antiphon. "While I live.
Lauda, anima mea. Ps. cxlvi.

1 Praise the Lord, O my soul ;
while I live will I praise the Lord :
yea, as long as I have any being I
will sing praises unto my God.

2 O put not your trust in
princes, nor in any child of man :
for there is no help in them.

3 For when the breath of man
goeth forth he shall turn again
to his earth : and then all his
thoughts perish.

4 Blessed is he that hath the
God of Jacob for his help : and
whose hope is in the Lord his
God:

5 Who made heaven and earth,

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the sea, and all that therein is :
Who keepeth His promise for
ever;

6 Who helpeth them to right
that suffer wrong : Who feedeth
the hungry.

7 The Lord looseth men out of
prison : the Lord giveth sight to
the blind.

8 The Lord helpeth them that
are fallen : the Lord careth for
the righteous.

9 The Lord careth for the stran-
gers ; He defendeth the fatherless
and widow : as for the way of
the ungodly, He turneth it upside
down.

10 The Lord thy God, O Sion,
shall be King for evermore : and
throughout all generations.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. While I live : will I
praise the Lord.

Antiphon. Yea, a joyful and
pleasant thing.

Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlvii.
1—11.

1 O praise the Lord, for it is a
good thing to sing praises unto
our God : yea, a joyful and plea-
sant thing it is to be thankful.

2 The Lord doth build up Je-
rusalem : and gather together the
outcasts of Israel.

3 He healeth those that are
broken in heart : and giveth me-
dicine to heal their sickness.

4 He telleth the number of the
stars : and calleth them all by
their names.

5 Great is our Lord, and great
is His power : yea, and His wis-
dom is infinite.

6 The Lord setteth up the meek :
and bringeth the ungodly down to
the ground.

7 O sing unto the Lord with

thanksgiving : sing praises upon
the harp unto our God ;

8 Who covereth the heaven
with clouds, and prepareth rain
for the earth : and maketh the
grass to grow upon the moun-
tains, and herb for the use of
men;

9 Who giveth fodder unto the
cattle : and feedeth the young
ravens that call upon Him.

10 He hath no pleasure in the
strength of an horse : neither de-
lighteth He in any man's legs.

11 But the Lord's delight is in
them that fear Him : and put
their trust in His mercy.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Yea, a joyful and
pleasant thing : it is to be thankful.

Antiphon. Praise the Lord.

Lauda Hierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12.

12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusa-
lem : praise thy God, O Sion.

13 For He hath made fast the
bars of thy gates : and hath
blessed thy children within thee.

14 He maketh peace in thy
borders : and filleth thee with the
flour of wheat.

15 He sendeth forth His com-
mandment upon earth : and His
word runneth very swiftly.

16 He giveth snow like wool :
and scattereth the hoar-frost like
ashes.

17 He casteth forth His ice like
morsels : who is able to abide His
frost ?

18 He sendeth out His word,
and melteth them : He bloweth
with His wind, and the waters
flow.

19 He showeth His word unto
Jacob : His statutes and ordi-
nances unto Israel.

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20 He hath not dealt so with
any nation : neither have the hea-
then knowledge of His laws.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Praise the Lord : O
Jerusalem.

The Chapter, 2 Cor. i. 3, 4.

Blessed be God, even the Fa-
ther of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of Mercies, and the God
of all comfort; Who comforteth
us in all our tribulation.

R/. Thanks be to God.

When the Service of the next day
is that of the Sunday, this Chap-
ter is said at the Saturday Ves-
pers, (1) from Epiphany to Sep-
tuagesima ; (2) from Trinity to
Advent.

Hymn for Saturdays from Epiphany
to First Sunday in Lent.

Deus Creator omnium.

Maker of all things, God most High,
Great Framer of the starry sky ;
That rob'st the day in beauteous light,
In sweet repose the quiet night ;

May sleep our tired limbs restore,
And fit for toil and use once more ;
Relieve our cares, and soothe our breast,
And lull our anxious griefs to rest.

We thank Thee for the day that's gone ;
We pray Thee now the night comes on,
Help us poor sinners as we raise
Th' accustomed offering of praise.

To Thee our hearts their music bring ;
Thee our united voices sing ;
To Thee our pure affections soar,
Thee may our chastened souls adore.

So when the deepening shades prevail,
And night o'er day hath dropp'd her veil,
Faith may no wildering darkness know,
But night with Faith's own radiance
glow.

While sleepless Thou dost keep the

mind,
Our sins in sleep for ever bind ;
Let faith our chastity renew,
And check our sleep's lethargic dew.

From every wrongful passion free,
Our inmost hearts make sleep in Thee,
Nor let the fiend with envious snare
Our rest with sinful terrors scare.

Christ with the Father ever one !
Spirit, of Father and of Son ;
God over all, of mighty sway,
Shield us, great Trinity, we pray.

Amen.

~f. Let our evening prayer come
up before Thee, O Lord.

R/. And let Thy mercy come
down on us.

From Trinity to Advent, on Sa-
turdays at Vespers is said the
Hymn,

0 lux beata Trinitas.
0 Trinity of blessed light,
0 Unity of princely might,
The fiery sun now goes his way :
Shed Thou within our hearts Thy ray.

To Thee our morning song of praise,
To Thee our evening prayer we raise ;
Thy glory suppliant Ave adore
For ever and for evermore.

All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

~f. Let our evening prayer come
up before Thee, O Lord.

R/. And let Thy mercy come
down on us.

Antiphon (as in the Proper

Services.)

Magnificat, St. Luke i.

Antiphon (as in the Proper
Services.)

The week-day Prayers, p. 198, with
Miserere, Ps. li., and the rest.

AT COMPLINE.

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AT COMPLINE.

After the customary Invocation of
the Blessed Trinity, Sfc, let him
that sayeth the Office say,

f. Turn us, O God our Sa-
viour.

Tty. And let Thine anger cease
from us.

f. O God, make speed to save
us.

I#. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost ;

I\?. As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be : world
without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

But from the Compline before Sep-
tuagesima to Wednesday in Holy
Week, inclusive, is said instead
of Alleluia,

Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing,
Of Glory the Eternal King.

COMPLINE I.

Antiphon. Have mercy.
Cum invocarem. Ps. iv.

1 Hear me when I call, O God
of my righteousness : Thou hast
set me at liberty when I was in
trouble ; have mercy upon me,
and hearken unto my prayer.

2 O ye sons of men, how long
will ye blaspheme Mine Honour :
and have such pleasure in vanity,
and seek after leasing ?

3 Know this also, that the Lord
hath chosen to Himself the man
that is godly : when I call upon
the Lord, He will hear me.

4 Stand in awe, aud sin not :

commune with your own heart,
and in your chamber, and be still.

5 Offer the sacrifice of righte-
ousness : and put your trust in
the Lord.

6 There be many that say :
Who will show us any good ?

7 Lord, lift Thou up : the light
of Thy countenance upon us.

8 Thou hast put gladness in
my heart : since the time that
their Corn, and Wine, and Oil
increased.

9 I will lay me down in peace,
and take my rest : for it is Thou,
Lord, only, that makest me dwell
in safety.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

In Te Domine, speravi. Ps. xxxi.

1 In Thee, O Lord, have I put
my trust : let me never be put to
confusion, deliver me in Thy righ-
teousness.

2 Bow down Thine ear to me :
make haste to deliver me.

3 And be Thou my strong Eock,
and house of defence : that Thou
mayest save me.

4 For Thou art my strong Hock,
and my Castle : be Thou also my
guide, and lead me for Thy Name's
sake.

5 Draw me out of the net, that
they have laid privily for me : for
Thou art my strength.

6 Into Thy hands I commend
my spirit : for Thou hast Ke-
deemed me, O Lord, Thou God
of truth.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Qui habitat. Ps. xci.
1 Whoso dwelleth under the
defence of the Most High : shall
abide under the shadow of the
Almighty.

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THE PSALTER.

2 I will say unto the Lord,
Thou art my Hope, and my strong
Hold : my God, in Him will I trust.

3 For He shall deliver thee
from the snare of the hunter : and
from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall defend thee under
His wings, and thou shalt be safe
under His feathers : His faith-
fulness and truth shall be thy
shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for
any terror by night : nor for the
arrow that flieth by day ;

6 For the pestilence that walk-
eth in darkness : nor for the sick-
ness that destroyeth in the noon-
day.

7 A thousand shall fall beside
thee, and ten thousand at thy
right hand : but it shall not come
nigh thee.

8 Yea, with thine eyes shalt
thou behold : and see the reward
of the ungodly.

9 For Thou, Lord, art my
hope : Thou hast set Thine house
of defence very high.

10 There shall no evil happen
unto thee : neither shall any
plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For He shall give His An-
gels charge over thee : to keep
thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee in
their hands : that thou hurt not
thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt go upon the lion
and adder : the young lion and
the dragon shalt thou tread under
thy feet. .

14 Because he hath set his love
upon Me, therefore will I deliver
him : I will set him up, because
he hath known My Name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and
I will hear him : yea, I am with
him in trouble ; I will deliver him,
and bring him to honour.

16 With long life will I satisfy
him : and show him My salva-
tion.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Ecce nunc. Ps. cxxxiv.

1 Behold now, praise the Lord :
all ye servants of the Lord ;

2 Ye that by night stand in the
house of the Lord : even in the
courts of the house of our God.

3 Lift up your hands in the
sanctuary : and praise the Lord.

4 The Lord that made heaven
and earth : give thee blessing out
of Sion.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Have mercy : upon
me, and hearken unto my prayer.

This Antiphon is always said, un-
less some other be appointed.

The Chapter, Jer. xiv. 9.
Thou, O Lord, art in the midst
of us, and we are called by Thy
Name ; leave us not.

This Chapter is said daily, except
from Maundy Thursday to Low
Sunday, inclusive.

R/. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Te lucis ante terminum.
Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That with Thy wonted favour, Thou
Wouldst be our Guard and Keeper now.

From all ill dreams defend our eyes,
From nightly fears and fantasies ;
Tread under foot our ghostly foe,
That no pollution we may know.

0 Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son,
Who with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

f~. Keep me as the apple of an
eye.

R/. Hide me under the shadow
of Thy wings.

„ ;/ . AT COMPLINE

Antiphon. Come, O Lord.
Nunc dimittis. St. Luke ii. 29.

Lord, now lettest Thou Thy ser-
vant depart in peace : according
to Thy Word.

For mine eyes have seen : Thy
Salvation.

Which Thou hast prepared :
before the face of all people ;

To be a Light to lighten the
Gentiles : and to be the G-lory of
Thy people Israel.

G-lory be to the Father, &c.

Antiphon. Come, O Lord : and
visit us in peace ; that we may re-
joice before Thee with a perfect
heart.

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THE PEAYEES.

All kneeling.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Our Father, &c.
*ft. I will lay me down in peace.
Tty. And take my rest.
I believe in God, &c.
~f. Let us bless the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost.

iy. Let us bless and exalt Him
for ever.

f. Blessed be Thou, O Lord, in
the firmament of heaven.

IV- And praised for evermore.

jf. May the Almighty and most
merciful God bless us and keep us.

iy. Amen.

Then is said the following Con-
fession.

We confess to God Almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost, in the sight of the whole
company of heaven, that we have
sinned exceedingly in thought,
word, and deed, of our fault, of

our own fault, of our own great
fault ; therefore we pray God to
have mercy on us.

And those present shall say,
Almighty God have mercy upon
us, and bring us to everlasting
life. Amen.

[Or he that sayeth the Office may
say,
I confess to God Almighty in
the sight of the whole company of
heaven and to you, that I have
sinned exceedingly in thought,
word, and deed, of my fault, of
my own fault, of my own grievous
fault, and calling to mind the Com-
munion of Saints, I beseech you,
brethren, to pray for me.

And those present shall anstcer,
Almighty God have mercy upon
thee, forgive thy sins, deliver thee
from evil, and bring thee to ever-
lasting life. Amen.

Then those present shall say,
We confess to Almighty God
in the sight of the whole company
of heaven and to thee, that we have
sinned exceedingly in thought,
word, and deed, of our fault, of
our own fault, of our own grievous
fault, and calling to mind the Com-
munion of Saints, we beseech thee
to pray for us.

And he that sayeth the Office

shall answer.
Almighty God have mercy upon
you, forgive you your sins, deliver
you from evil, and bring you to
everlasting life. Amen.]

\_And if a Priest be present, let
him add,

The Almighty and merciful Lord
grant you Absolution and forgive-
ness of your sins, time for repent-

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ance, amendment of life, and the
grace and comfort of His Holy
Spirit. Amen.]

f. Wilt Thou not turn again
and quicken us, O Lord ?

1^?. That Thy people may re-
joice in Thee.

t. Show us Thy mercy, O Lord.

Ity. And grant us Thy salvation.

f". Vouchsafe, O Lord.

l$r. To keep us this night with-
out sin.

/. O Lord, have mercy upon
us.

1^. Have mercy upon us.

f. O Lord, let Thy mercy
lighten upon us.

iy. As our trust is in Thee.

\On ordinary iveek-days is here

said,

~f. Lord, hear my voice, when
I cry unto Thee.

1$?. Have mercy upon me, and
hearken unto me.

Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li.]

"f. Turn us again, Thou God of
Hosts.

Tty. Show the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

f'. O Lord, hear our prayer.

ty. And let our cry come unto
Thee.

f. The Lord be with you.

I#. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

LIGHTEN our darkness, we
beseech Thee, O 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.

f. The Lord be with you.

Ttf. And with thy spirit.

f. Bless we the Lord.
R?. Amen.

Sere endeth the Service for Com-
pline.

Compline is thus said daily
throughout Advent, without
change, except that on the Feasts
of St. Andrew and St. Thomas,
the Hymn, Salvator mundi Do-
mine, p. 219, is said instead of
Te lucis ante terminum.

After Compline is said the follow-
ing, for the Peace of the Church,
every day throughout the year,
except on Holy-Days, and from
Christmas Eve to the First Sun-
day after Epiphany, and from
Wednesday in Holy Week to
Trinity Monday.

Ad Te levavi oculos meos. Ps.
exxiii.

1 Unto Thee lift I up mine
eyes : O Thou that dwellest in
the heavens.

2 Behold, even as the eyes of
servants look unto the hand of
their masters, and as the eyes of a
maiden unto the hand of her mis-
tress : even so our eyes wait upon
the Lord our God, until He have
mercy upon us.

3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord,
have mercy upon us : for we are
utterly despised.

4 Our soul is filled with the
scornful reproof of the wealthy :
and with the despitef ulness of the
proud.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Our Father, Which art in hea-
ven, &c.

f. O Lord, arise, help us.

AT COMPLINE.

219

ty. And deliver us for Thy
Name's sake.

V. Turn us again, O Lord God
of Hosts.

ty. Show the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

f. Lord, hear our prayer.

Pv7. And let our cry come unto
Thee.

T. The Lord be with you.

ty. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

O LORD, we beseech Thee,
mercifully to hear the prayers of
Thy Church, that we, being de-
livered 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, Who liveth and reign-
eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost,
One God, world without end.
A men.

f. May the Souls of the Faith-
ful, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.

1^?. Amen.

S. The Lord be with you.

Ity. And with thy spirit.

¥. Bless we the Lord.

ty. Thanks be to God.

COMPLINE II.

On Christmas Eve.
Antiphon to Psalms.
Be ye ready : like unto men that
wait for their Lord, when He shall
return from the wedding.
The Lesson, Jer. xiv. 9, as in Com-
pline i.
Hymn. Salvator mundi Domine.
0 Saviour of the world forlorn,
Who, man to save, as man wast Born ;
Protect us through this coming night,
And ever save us by Thy might.

Be with us, Lord, in mercy nigh,
And spare Thy servants when they cry ;
Our sins blot out, our prayers receive,
Our darkness lighten and forgive.

0 let not sleep o'ercome the soul,
Nor Satan with his Spirits foul ;
Our flesh keep chaste, that it may be
An hol}r temple unto Thee.

To Thee, Who makest souls anew,
With heartfelt vows we humbly sue ;
That pure in heart, and free from stain,
We from our beds may rise again.

All laud to God the Father be ;

All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ;

All laud, as is for ever meet,

To God the Blessed Paraclete. Amen.

f'. Keep me as the apple of an
eye.

I^r. Hide me under the shadow
of Thy wings.

Antiphon, which is said before and
after Nunc dimittis.

"Watch and pray, for ye know
not when the time is. Watch ye
therefore, for ye know not when
the Lord cometh, at even, or at
midnight, or at the cock-crowing,
or in the morning; lest coming
suddenly He find you sleeping.

Sere follow the Prayers, p. 217.

COMPLINE III.

On Christmas Day.
Antiphon to Psalms.
Unto us is Born this day : in the
city of David, a Saviour, Which is
Christ the Lord.

Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine,
as in Compline ii.

Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.

Alleluia! The Word was made
flesh, Alleluia ; and dwelt among
us. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Here follow the Prayers, p. 217.

220

THE PSALTER.

This Compline is said till the Cir-
cumcision of our Lord Jesus
Christ.

COMPLINE IV.

On the Circumcision of Christ.
Antiphon to Psalms.
, When the Lord was born : the
choirs of Angels sang, saying,
Salvation to our God, Which sit-
teth upon the throne, and unto
the Lamb.
Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine,

as in Compline ii., p. 219.
Antiphon to Nunc dimittis, as in

Compline iii.

Here follow the Prayers, p. 217.

This Compline is said daily till

the Eve of the Epiphany.

compline v.

On the Eve and Feast of the

Epiphany.

Antiphon to Psalms.

Thou hast appeared, O Christ :

Thou Light of Light, to Whom the

wise men bring gifts. Alleluia,

Alleluia, Alleluia.

Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine,

as in Compline ii.

Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.
Alleluia. All they from Sheba
shall come. Alleluia. They shall
bring gold and incense. Alleluia.
Alleluia.
Here follow) the Prayers, p. 217.

COMPLINE VI.

On the day after the Epiphany.

Everything as in Compline i. till
the Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.

Save us waking, O Lord, and
guard us sleeping : that awake we

may be with Christ, and in peace
may take our rest.

Here follow the Prayers, p. 217.

This Compline is said (1.) daily
till the First Sunday in Lent,
and (2.) from Trinity Monday to
Advent, except on Feast-days,
when Compline xvi. is said in-
stead.

[0?i iveek-days in Lent, Miserere
mei Deus, Ps. Ii., is followed by

Domine exaudi. Ps. cxliii.
Against Sloth.

1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and
consider my desire : hearken unto
me for Thy truth and righteous-
ness' sake.

2 And enter not into judgment
with Thy servant : for in Thy
sight shall no man living be jus-
tified.

3 For the enemy hath perse-
cuted my soul; he hath smitten
my life down to the ground : he
hath laid me in the darkness, as
the men that have been long dead.

4 Therefore is my spirit vexed
within me : and my heart within
me is desolate.

5 Yet do I remember the time
past; I muse upon all Thy works :
yea, I exercise myself in the works
of Thy hands.

6 I stretch forth my hands un-
to Thee : my soul gaspeth unto
Thee as a thirsty land.

7 Hear me, O Lord, and that
soon, for my spirit waxeth faint :
hide not Thy face from me, lest I
be like unto them that go down
into the pit.

8 O let me hear Thy loving-
kindness betimes in the morning,
for in Thee is my trust : show
Thou me the way that I should
walk in, for I lift up my soul unto
Thee.

AT COMPLINE.

221

9 Deliver me, O Lord, from
mine enemies : for I flee unto Tkee
to hide me.

10 Teach me to do the thing
that pleaseth Thee, for Thou art
my God : let Thy loving Spirit
lead me forth into the land of
righteousness.

11 Quicken me, O Lord, for
Thy Name's sake : and for Thy
righteousness' sake bring my soul
out of trouble.

12 And of Thy goodness slay
mine enemies : and destroy all
them that vex my soul ; for I am
Thy servant.

Glory be to the Father, &c]
~f. Turn us again, as above.

COMPLINE VII.

On the First Sunday in Lent (i.e.
at Compline after the First Ves-
pers.)

Antiphon to Psalms.
Lord, lift Thou up : the Light of
Thy countenance upon us. Thou
hast put gladness in my heart.

The Lesson, Jer. xiv. 9, as in
Compline i.

It. I will lay me down in peace*
and take my rest. ~f. I will not
suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine
eyelids to slumber, R/. I will take
my rest. t. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. R/. I will lay me
down in peace, and take my rest.

Hymn. Christe qui Lux es et Dies.
Christ, Thou Who art the Light and

Day,
The clouds of night dost drive away ;
The very Light of Light art Thou,
Preaching glad tidings here below.

We pray Thee, holy Lord, our Light,
Defend us in this coming night ;
0 grant us perfect rest in Thee,
A quiet night from perils free.

Let not dull slumber quell the soul,
Nor Satan with his Spirits foul ;
Nor let our flesh consent begin
To make us in Thy presence sin.

Grant that our eyes due sleep may take,
Our hearts to Thee be e'er awake ;
May Thy Right Hand defend and guide
Thy servants who in Thee confide.

Look down, 0 Lord, our strong defence,
Repress our foes' proud insolence :
Direct Thy people in all good,
Whom Thou hast purchased with Thy
Blood.

Remember us, 0 Lord, we pray,
Pent in this cumbering frame of clay ;
Thou Who dost e'er our souls defend,
Be with Thy servants to the end.

All laud to God the Father be :
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee :
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Blessed Paraclete. Amen.

f. Keep me as the apple of an
eye.

R/. Hide me under the shadow
of Thy wings.

Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.
When thou seest the naked,
cover thou him : and hide not thy-
self from thine own flesh. Then
shall thy light break forth as the
morning, and the glory of the Lord
shall be thy rereward.

Sere follow the Prayers, p. 217.

This Compline is said daily till
the Third Sunday in Lent.

COMPLINE VIII.

On the Third Sunday in Lent.

Everything as in Compline vii. till
the Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.

In the midst of life we are in
death : of whom may we seek for
succour but of Thee, O Lord, Who
for our sins art justly displeased ?
Yet, O Lord God most Holy, O
Lord most mighty, O holy and
most merciful Saviour, deliver us

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not into the bitter pains of eternal

death.

On Saturdays and Sundays, after

Nunc dimittis and its Antiphon,

is added,

f. Cast me not away in the
time of age : forsake me not
when my strength f aileth me.

R/. Yet, O Lord G-od most Ho-
ly, O Lord most mighty, O holy
and most merciful Saviour, deliver
us not into the bitter pains of
eternal death.

f. Shut not Thy merciful ears
to our prayer.

R/. O Lord, most mighty, O
holy and most merciful Saviour,
deliver us not into the bitter pains
of eternal death.

f. Thou knowest, Lord, the se-
crets of our hearts ; shut not Thy
merciful ears to our prayer.

R/. O holy and most merciful
Saviour, deliver us not into the
bitter pains of eternal death.

Sere follow the Prayers, p. 217.

This Compline is said daily till
Passion Sunday, the Fifth in
Lent.

COMPLINE IX.

On Passion Sunday.
Antiphon to Psalms.
Have mercy upon me : and
hearken unto my prayer.

R. to Lesson. Into Thy hands
I commend My Spirit, t. For
Thou hast Redeemed Me, O Lord,
Thou God of Truth. Into Thy
Hands I commend My Spirit.

Hymn. Cultor Dei memento.
Thou Child of Christ, remember

The Font's Baptismal dew ;
Remember thy renewal

In Confirmation too.

And thou, 0 crafty serpent,
Who seekest by many an art,

And many a guileful winding,
To vex the quiet heart ;

Depart, for Christ is present ;

Since Christ is here, give place ;
And let the sign thou ownest

Thy ghostly legions chase.

And though awhile the body
In sleep may lie reclined,

Yet Christ, in very slumber,
Shall fill the Christian mind.

All laud to God the Father,

All laud to God the Son ;
To God the Holy Spirit

Be equal honour done. Amen.

It. Keep me as the apple of an
eye.

R/. Hide me under the shadow
of Thy wings.

Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.

O King, Glorious among Thy
Saints : Who art ever to be praised,
and yet infinitely above us ; Thou,
Lord, art in the midst of us, and
we are called by Thy Name ; leave
us not, O our God; and in the
Day of Judgment vouchsafe to
number us among Thy Saints, O
King most Blessed.

On Saturday and Palm Sunday
is said the following .

It. O King, most Blessed, go-
vern Thy servants in the right
way.

R/. Among Thy Saints, O King
most Blessed.

It. By holy fasts to amend our
sinful lives.

R/. O King most Blessed, go-
vern Thy servants in the right
way.

f. To duly keep Thy Paschal
Feast.

R/. Among Thy Saints, O King
most Blessed.

COMPLINE.

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Herefolloio the Prayers, p. 217.

This Compline is said daily till
Maundy Thursday.

compline x.

On Maundy Thursday.

Let the Reader begin {after the
customary Invocation of the
Blessed Trinity, Sfc, in silence)
the

Antiphon. Christ became obe-
dient.

Cum invocarem. Ps. iv.
In Te Domine. Ps. xxxi.
Eece nunc. Ps. cxxxiv.
Nunc dimittis, Sfc.

(All without Glory be to the
Father.)

Antiphon. Christ became obe-
dient : for lis unto Death, even the
death of the Cross.

After the Antiphon is said the
Lord's Prayer and Psalm li.
Miserere mei Deus, without
Glory be to the Father, all
kneeling.

t. The Lord be with you.
R?. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
ALMIGHTY God, we beseech
Thee graciously to behold this
Thy family, for which our Lord
Jesus 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.

t. The Lord be with you.
Tty. And with thy spirit.

t. Bless we the Lord.
I£. Thanks be to God.
Sere endeth Compline x.

COMPLINE XI.

On Good Friday.

Everything as in Compline x. ex-
cept that at the first words of
the Antiphon, Christ became
obedient, all kneel.

The Lord be with you, &c, and
Let us pray, are omitted, and
the Compline shall end with the
Collect, thus :

ALMIGHTY God, we beseech
Thee graciously to behold this Thy
family, for which our Lord Jesus
Christ was contented to be Be-
trayed, and to be given up into
the hands of wicked men, and to
suffer Death upon the Cross.
Amen.

Sere endeth Compline xi.

COMPLINE XII.

On Easter Eve.

After the usual Invocation of the
Blessed Trinity, Sfc, let the
Reader begin thus,

f'. O God, make speed to save
us.

1^?. O Lord, make haste to help
us.

f. Glory be to the Father, &c.
Alleluia.

Antiphon to Psalms.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Cum invocarem. Ps. iv.
In Te Domine. Ps. xxxi.
Ecce nunc. Ps. cxxxiv.
Nunc dimittis, Sfc.
Each with Glory be to the Fa-
ther, &c.

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t. The Lord be with you.
R/. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
ALMIGHTY God, Who
through Thine Only-begotten Son
Jesus Christ, hast overcome death
and opened unto us the gate of
everlasting life ; We humbly be-
seech Thee, that as by Thy special
grace preventing us, 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.

t. The Lord be with you.
1$. And with thy spirit.
f. Bless we the Lord.
R/. Thanks be to God.

This Compline is said daily till
Low Sunday, but on and after
Master the following *f . and R/.
are said immediately after Nunc
dimittis and its Antiphon.

t. This is the day which the
Lord hath made.

R/. We will rejoice and be glad
in it.

"f. In Thy Resurrection, O
Christ.

1$. Let heaven and earth re-
joice.

t. The Lord be with you.

1$. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Collect as above.

Here endeth Compline xii.

COMPLINE XIII.

On Low Sunday.

Everything as in Compline i. ,

except what is here given.

Antiphon to Psalms.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Lesson, Jer. xiv. 9, as in Com-
pline i.

R/. Thanks be to God.
Hymn. Jesu Salvator seculi.
Jesu, Who brought' st Redemption nigh,
Word of the Father, God most High ;
0 Light of Light, to man unknown,
And watchful Guardian of Thine Own :

Thy hand Creation made and guides ;
Thy wisdom time from time divides :
By this world's cares and toils opprest,
0 give our weary bodies rest.

That while in frames of sin and pain,
A little longer we remain,
Our flesh may here in such wise sleep,
That watch with Christ our souls may
keep.

0 free us, while we dwell below,
From insults from our ghostly foe,
That he may ne'er victorious be
O'er them that are redeemed by Thee.

We pray Thee, King, with glory decked,
In this our Paschal joy, protect,
From all that Death would fain effect,
Thy ransom'd flock, Thine Own elect.

To Thee Who, dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, Thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

f. Keep me as the apple of an
eye.

R/. Hide me under the shadow
of Thy wings.

Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.
Alleluia. The Lord is Risen :
Alleluia, as He said. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

Here follow the Prayers, p. 217.

This Compline is said daily till
the Vigil of the Ascension.

AT COMPLINE.

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COMPLINE XIV.

On the Vigil of The Ascension of
our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hymn. Jesu nostra Redemptio.
Jesu, Redemption all divine,
"Whom here we love, for "Whom we pine,
God, working out creation's plan,
And, in the latter time, made Man ;

What love of Thine was that, which led
To take our woes upon Thy Head,
And pangs and cruel death to bear,
To ransom us from death's despair.

To Thee Hell's gate gave ready way,
Demanding there his captive prey :
And now, in pomp and victor's pride,
Thou sittest at the Father's side.

Let very mercy force Thee still
To spare us, conquering all our ill ;
And, granting that we ask, on high
With Thine Own Face to satisfy.

Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard,
Who art to be our great Reward :
Our glory and our boast in Thee
For ever and for ever be.

All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay,
Ascending o'er the stars to-day ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

"f . Keep me as the apple of an
eye.

R/. Hide me under the shadow
of Thy wings.

Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.

Alleluia ! Christ is gone up : on
high ! Alleluia ! and hath led
captivity captive ! Alleluia ! Al-
leluia !

Here follow the Prayers, p. 217.

TJiis Compline is said daily till
Whitsun Eve.

COMPLINE XV.

On Whitsun Eve.
Antiphon to Psalms.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Al-
leluia.

Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine,

as in Compline ii.

But on Whitsun Day, Monday,

and Tuesday is said the

Hymn. Veni, Sancte Spiritus.
Come, Thou Holy Paraclete,
And from Thy Celestial seat
Send Thy light and brilliancy :

Father of the poor, draw near,
Giver of all gifts, be here :
Come, the soul's true radiancy :

Come, of Comforters the best,

Of the soul the sweetest guest,

Come in toil refreshingly :

Thou in labour rest most sweet,
Thou art shadow from the heat,
Comfort in adversity.

0 Thou Light, most pure, most blest,
Shine within the inmost breast
Of Thy faithful company.

Where Thou art not, man hath nought ;
Every holy deed and thought
Comes from Thy Divinity.

What is soiled, make Thou pure ;
What is wounded, work its cure ;
What is parched, fructify.

What is rigid, gently bend ;
What is frozen, warmly tend ;
Strengthen what goes erringly.

Fill Thy Faithful, who confide
In Thy power to guard and guide,
With Thy sevenfold Mystery :

Here Thy grace and virtue send ;
Grant Salvation in the end,
And in heav'n felicity.

~f. Keep me as the apple of an
eye.

R/. Hide me under the shadow
of Thy wings.

Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.

Alleluia! The Comforter,Which
is the Holy Ghost ; Alleluia ! shall
teach you all things. Alleluia !
Alleluia !

Sere follow the Prayers, p. 217.

This Compline is said daily till

Trinity Sunday.

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COMPLINE XVI.

On Trinity Sunday.
Antiphon to Psalms.
Have mercy upon me : and
hearken unto my prayer.

Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine.

Antvphon to Nunc dimittis.

Lord, grant us Thy light ; that
being rid of the darkness of our
hearts, we may come to the true
Light, Which is Christ.

Here follow the Prayers, p. 217.

This Compline is also said on the
Anniversary of the Dedication
of the Church, and on all Holy-
Days from Epiphany to Lent,
and from Trinity to Advent, ex-
cept All Saints' Day.

COMPLINE XVII.

On All Saints' Day.
Antiphon to Psalms.
Grant, O Christ : that the Com-
munion of Saints may avail to our
ghostly and bodily good.

Everything as in Compline xvi.

COMPLINE XVIII.

On the Feasts of our Lady.
Antiphon to Psalms.
Blessed is the womb that bare
Thee, O Christ : and the paps
which Thou hast sucked.

Whatever be the last verse of the
Hymn, according to the Season,
the following is said instead :

All honour, laud, and glory be,
0 Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

Antiphon to Nunc dimittis.
And the Angel came in unto
her, and said, Hail ! thou that art
highly favoured, the Lord is with

thee ; Blessed art thou among
women.

Here follow the Prayers.

THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS.

Against Anger.
To be said at Lauds in Lent.
Domine, ne in furore. Ps. vi.

1 O Lord, rebuke me not in
Thine indignation : neither chas-
ten me in Thy displeasure.

2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord,
for I am weak : O Lord, heal me,
for my bones are vexed.

3 My soul also is sore troubled :
but, Lord, how long wilt Thou
punish me ?

4 Turn Thee, O Lord, and de-
liver my soul : O save me for Thy
mercy's sake.

5 For in death no man remem-
bereth Thee : and who will give
Thee thanks in the pit ?

6 I am weary of my groaning ;
every night wash I my bed : and
water my couch with my tears.

7 My beauty is gone for very
trouble : and worn away because
of all mine enemies.

8 Away from me, all ye that
work vanity : for the Lord hath
heard the voice of my weeping.

9 The Lord hath heard my pe-
tition : the Lord will receive my
prayer.

10 All mine enemies shall be
confounded and sore vexed : they
shall be turned back, and put to
shame suddenly.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Against Pride.

To be said at Prime in Lent.

Beati quorum. Ps. xxxii.

1 Blessed is he whose unrighte-
ousness is forgiven : and whose
sin is covered.

THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS.

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2 Blessed is the maja unto whom
the Lord imputeth no sin : and in
whose spirit there is no guile.

3 For while I held my tongue :
my bones consumed away through
my daily complaining.

4 For Thy hand is heavy upon
me day and night : and my mois-
ture is like the drought in sum-
mer.

5 I will acknowledge my sin
unto Thee : and mine unrighte-
ousness have I not hid.

6 I said, I will confess my sins
unto the Lord : and so Thou for-
gavest the wickedness of my sin.

7 For this shall every one that
is godly make his prayer unto
Thee, in a time when Thou may-
est be found : but in the great
water-floods they shall not come
nigh him.

8 Thou art a place to hide me
in, Thou shalt preserve me from
trouble : Thou shalt compass me
about with songs of deliverance.

9 I will inform thee, and teach
thee in the way wherein thou shalt
go : and I will guide thee with
Mine eye.

10 Be ye not like to horse and
mule, which have no understand-
ing : whose mouths must be held
with bit and bridle, lest they fall
upon thee.

11 Great plagues remain for
the ungodly : but whoso putteth
his trust in the Lord, mercy em-
braceth him on every side.

12 Be glad, O ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord : and be joy-
ful, all ye that are true of heart.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Against Gluttony.
To be said at Terce in Lent.
Domine, ne in furore. Ps. xxxviii.
1 Put me not to rebuke, O Lord,

in Thine anger : neither chasten
me in Thy heavy displeasure.

2 For Thine arrows stick fast
in me : and Thy hand presseth
me sore.

3 There is no health in my
flesh, because of Thy displeasure :
neither is there any rest in my
bones by reason of my sin.

4 For my wickednesses are gone
over my head : and are like a
sore burden, too heavy for me to
bear.

5 My wounds stink and are
corrupt : through my foolish-
ness.

6 I am brought into so great
trouble and misery : that I go
mourning all the day long.

7 For my loins are filled with a
sore disease : and there is no whole
part in my body.

8 I am feeble, and sore smit-
ten : I have roared for the very
disquietness of my heart.

9 Lord, Thou knowest all my
desire : and my groaning is not
hid from Thee.

10 My heart panteth, my
strength hath failed me : and the
sight of mine eyes is gone from
me.

11 My lovers and my neigh-
bours did stand looking upon my
trouble : and my kinsmen stood
afar off.

12 They also that sought after
my life laid snares for me : and
they that went about to do me
evil talked of wickedness, and
imagined deceit all the day long.

13 As for me, I was like a deaf
man, and heard not : and as one
that is dumb, who doth not open
his mouth.

14 I became even as a man that
heareth not : and in whose mouth
are no reproofs.

15 For in Thee, O Lord, have I

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put my trust : Thou shalt answer
for me, O Lord my God.

16 I have required that they,
even mine enemies, should not
triumph over me : for when my
foot slipped, they rejoiced greatly
against me.

17 And I, truly, am set in the
plague : and my heaviness is ever
in my sight.

18 For I will confess my wick-
edness : and be sorry for my
sin.

19 But mine enemies live, and
are mighty : and they that hate me
wrongfully are many in number.

20 They also that reward evil
for good are against me : because
I follow the thing that good is.

21 Forsake me not, O Lord my
God : be not Thou far from me.

22 Haste Thee to help me : O
Lord God of my salvation.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Against Lust.

To be said at all the Sours in Lent.

Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li.

1 Have mercy upon me, O God,
after Thy great goodness : accord-
ing to the multitude of Thy mer-
cies, do away mine offences.

2 Wash me throughly from my
wickedness : and cleanse me from
my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my faults :
and my sin is ever before me.

4 Against Thee only have I
sinned, and done this evil in Thy
sight : that Thou mightest be jus-
tified in Thy saying, and clear
when Thou art judged.

5 Behold, I was shapen in wick-
edness : and in sin hath my mo-
ther conceived me.

6 But lo, Thou requirest truth
in the inward parts : and shalt

make me to understand wisdom
secretly.