Evangelical Lutheran Book of Hours (Abbreviated Edition)

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THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

BOOK OF HOURS

ABBREVIATED EDITION

2015



Copyright © 2014 by Joseph D. Klotz

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be

reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express

written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotationsin a book review.

The liturgical texts included in this publication come from the public

domain. Newly composed music for hymns, chants, and other liturgical

texts is hereby placed into the public domain. The Psalms and other

Biblical texts are taken from the Holy Bible, King James Version, which is

in the public domain.

Printed in the United States of America

First Printing, 2015

Joseph D. Klotz

6513 Kane Avenue

Hodgkins, Illinois 60525

www.hodgkinslutheran.blogspot.com



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction……………………………………………………………………4The Daily Office

Matins (The Order of Early Service)……………………………….9Morning Prayer (Lauds) ……………………………………………13Midday Prayer (Prime, Terce, Sext, None)……………………….17Vespers (The Order of Evening Service)………………………….19The Office of Compline…………………………………………….22

Other Prayer OfficesItinerarium (Responsive Prayer) ………………………………….28The Seven Penitential Psalms……………………………………...31

Festivals of the Church………………………………………………………40Dates of Easter, Advent, and Pentecost…………………………………….41The Historic Lectionary ……………………………………………………..42Lessons for Morning and Evening………………………………………….47Introits and Collects………………………………………………………….52

Propers for Each Sunday of the Church Year……………………………..87The PsalmodyCanticles……………………………………………………………..97Psalms ……………………………………………………………..107

Collects and Prayers………………………………………………………...186General Prayers ……………………………………………………………..201

The Litany………………………………………………………….201The Suffrages………………………………………………………205The Morning Suffrages…………………………………………...208

The Evening Suffrages……………………………………………210The Bidding Prayer……………………………………………….212The Athanasian Creed…………………………………………….218Prayers for All Occasions…………………………………………220

Reading for Seasons and Festivals………………………………………...232Dr. Martin Luther’s Small Catechism………………………………..........250The Augsburg Confession………………………………………………….267



INTRODUCTION

There is a well-intentioned movement in American Christianity thatseeks to grow the Church, generally identified as the church-growth

movement. While this seems a noble goal, the effect of this movement onwhat the Church looks like and how its people worship has beendetrimental. Faithful Christians are being told that their antiquatedworship practices, irrelevant liturgies and outdated hymns are causingpeople to become disillusioned, and driving people from the Church.Not only that, the argument goes, these vestiges of Christianity-gone-byhave little prospect, if any, to reach out to those sophisticated, rationalcosmopolites of today’s society. Churches must do something drastic,proponents of the movement argue, to reach out to people. Churches

must change with the times and styles if there is to be any hope of settingpeople “on fire for Jesus.”

Unfortunately, rather than rightly teaching the Gospel and rightlyadministering the Sacraments, the tendency has been to abandon thosemarks of the Church, and to teach itching ears what they want to hear. Inthis post-modern age the Church in America has absorbed commonsecular culture in an attempt to make worship more accessible to the

average person, and by so doing to “win souls for Jesus.” As Christianworship has become less formal and more common, the opposite effectof the one intended has become the norm. Churches continue tohemorrhage members. A smaller percentage of people identify aspracticing Christians every year in the United States. Meanwhile, thosewho remain in the churches are increasingly subjected to self-helpsermons and heresies such as the prosperity Gospel, rather than Law andGospel purely taught, and the sacraments rightly administered.

The willingness to change church culture so that it isn’t a stumblingblock to the so-called unchurched is, in reality, nothing more thanabandoning that which was handed down to us by our fathers in thefaith. We value experience and expertise in all other areas of life. Theaccumulated wealth of knowledge and experience held for us in trust bythe Church through its liturgy and hymnody is invaluable. Today’schurch actively seeks, however, to sever its ties with historic Christianityby discarding historic practice in favor of contemporary worship, whichis really nothing more than an attempt to appeal to people on the basis of

secular entertainment disguised as worship.

The purpose of this book is to provide the layman with a resource, in onevolume, which will enable him to engage in regular, systematic prayerwhich is in line with the liturgical traditions and rhythms of the Church.

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In times past this was known as liturgical prayer and it is a thoroughlyBiblical practice. The early Christians continued the Jewish practice ofreciting prayers at certain hours of the day or night. In the Psalms arefound expressions like "in the morning I offer you my prayer"; "At

midnight I will rise and thank you"; "Evening, morning and at noon Iwill cry and lament"; "Seven times a day I praise you". The Apostlesobserved the Jewish custom of praying at the third, sixth and ninth hourand at midnight (Acts 10:3, 9; 16:25; etc.).

The Christian prayer of that time consisted of almost the same elementsas the Jewish: recital or chanting of psalms, reading of the OldTestament, to which were soon added readings of the Gospels, Acts, andepistles, and canticles. Other elements were added later in the course of

the centuries. Over time this developed into the daily office. Generally,the daily office consists of eight separate prayer offices to be prayed atspecific times of the day: Matins (midnight), Lauds (dawn), Prime (earlymorning), Terce (mid-morning), Sext (midday), None (mid-afternoon),Vespers (evening), and Compline (night, prior to bedtime).

In an age when entertainment is the order of the day, liturgical prayernot only offers the Christian an important connection with their

Christian heritage, but also strives to maintain a transcendence andreverence in worship that is woefully lacking. Most importantly, throughthe use of the Historic Lectionary and Lessons for Morning and Evening,liturgical prayer keeps the Christian grounded in Holy Scripture, theonly rule and norm for testing doctrine.

This book is intended to be a simple book of hours for the layman whichwill serve to guide him in his daily prayers. To that end, revisions of thetraditional daily offices have been included: Matins (The Order of Early

Service), Morning Prayer (Lauds), Midday Prayer (Prime, Terce, Sext,None), Vespers (The Order of Evening Service), and Compline. Theseprayer offices have been revised and simplified somewhat to facilitatetheir use by the layman to guide his daily prayers. In revising theseoffices I have used The Brotherhood Prayer Book (Kansas City, KS:Emmanuel Press, 2007), The Choral Service Book (Philadelphia: TheUnited Lutheran Publication House, 1901) and The Book of CommonPrayer (Boston: Fort Hill, 1918) as a guide.

This work is intended to help people achieve a disciplined prayer lifecentered in the Holy Scriptures. The daily offices are not intended to beused at set times, but rather flexibly, and as desired. This book isintended to supplement the prayers of the layman, not to turn thelayman into a cloistered monk. If one should desire to use one or more

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offices during the course of the day or week, that is up to themexclusively. These offices can be used by the individual alone, or withthe family or a small group. Everything needed to pray the offices iscontained within the pages of this volume, with the exception of the

Scripture readings. In addition to the Historic Lectionary and TheLessons for Morning and Evening, a small collection of short Scripturereadings appropriate for the seasons and various festivals of the churchyear have also been included as a supplement.

Also included with the regular daily office are two other prayer officesfor use at special times: Itinerarium (Responsive Prayer), and The SevenPenitential Psalms. The Seven Penitential Psalms is a devotional office,somewhat solemn in character, and has no set time. The Itinerarium may

be used as a short prayer office when one does not wish to sing or reciteone of the longer hours, or before travel.

Going hand-in-hand with the daily office is the Psalter. The daily office istraditionally marked by the singing or recitation of the Psalms. Includedin this book is a large selection of Psalms which have been taken fromThe Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book (St. Louis: Concordia, 1912). Theintroits, collects, and propers for each Sunday of the church year from

ELHB have also been included for use in the daily offices. Weekdaypropers have not been included. The seasonally appropriate Sundaypropers are intended for use when Invitatories, Antiphons,Responsories, and Versicles are indicated in the offices.

In this text-only edition of the Evangelical Lutheran Book of Hours, themusic has been removed in order to reduce book size, as well as tofacilitate the books use by those who do not wish to sing. In the originaledition, the propers, the general prayers, and parts of the daily offices

themselves have been set to new music in the Gregorian style, andtraditional psalm tones have been included for use in chanting theoffices, if one should wish. It is not necessary to chant the offices orPsalms if one does not wish to do so. Music has been included in theoriginal edition because the Church has a rich history of singing, goingback to its Jewish roots. In his work, The Brotherhood Prayer Book, Rev.Benjamin Mays explains his use of Gregorian chant in that work:

The music chosen for this prayer book is Gregorian Chant. It

has been chosen due to it’s beauty, antiquity, and reverence.The music is high in aesthetic value. No other form of musichas been the carrier of Sacred Writ for so long a time.Experience teaches that Gregorian Chant imposes very little of

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a foreign mood on the text of Holy Scripture, making itconducive to reverence1.

For those reasons Gregorian chant has been used in the original edition

as well.

Also included in this book are Dr. Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, andThe Augsburg Confession. These two texts, apart from being importantReformation texts, are confessional documents of the EvangelicalLutheran Church. The Small Catechism has served to instruct Christiansin the faith since the 16th Century. The Small Catechism, written in 1528by Dr. Luther, was intended to be used in the instruction of the laity inthe foundations of Christian doctrine, thereby ensuring structure and

stability within the church. The Small Catechism is intended more foruse in the households of ordinary people, particularly in the instructionof children. The Augsburg Confession was written by PhillipMelanchthon in 1530 to prepare a common Evangelical (Lutheran)statement of beliefs and practices to be presented to Emperor Charles Vat the imperial diet, which was to meet at Augsburg. The Confessionemphasizes the Evangelical's agreements with Rome rather than theirdifferences and makes it clear that the Evangelicals did not wish to be

lumped together with the many other, and often times more radical,opponents of Rome. These treasures of the Reformation are included foruse in the daily office as well, wherever use of a devotional writing,sermon, exposition, or the like is indicated. All texts included in thisbook, including Holy Scripture (taken from the King James Version), arein the public domain. The Small Catechism and The AugsburgConfession texts were taken from Triglot Concordia: The SymbolicalBooks of the Evangelical Lutheran Church: German-Latin-English.Published as a memorial of the quadricentenary jubilee of the

Reformation anno Domini 1917 by resolution of the EvangelicalLutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States (St. Louis:Concordia, 1921)2.

St. Paul tells us that, since we have been made a new creation by thepower of the Holy Spirit, we should no longer live like we used to beforewe were changed. We should no longer conform our lives to the patternsof this world, since we are now “citizens” of heaven, in exile here onearth. “Join with others in following my example, brothers,” Paul tells

the Philippians, “and take note of those who live according to the pattern

1 The Brotherhood Prayer Book (2nd rev. ed.). (2007). Kansas City, KS: Emmanuel Press.

2 The entire Book of Concord may be found on the internet at:

http://bookofconcord.org/info.php

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we gave you…But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await asavior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enableshim to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowlybodies so that they will be like his glorious body” (Philippians 3: 17, 20-

21).

It is for this reason that Luther envisioned a liturgy and worship stylethat was unlike anything in secular culture. Worship was to conform to“heavenly” culture. Luther wanted worship to be a bit of “heaven onearth” where believers could gather, worship and fellowship, and learnGod’s word. For a time, at worship, the believer would get a glimpse ofheaven, even if it was an imperfect one. If we adopt aspects of ourhuman, secular culture in worship, in order to make people comfortable,

we draw people’s attention away from God’s word, worship of him, andhis service to us. If church and worship look and feel like everything elsethat we are exposed to in our daily secular lives, they become lesshelpful to us as we try to live in conformity with our Spiritual natureinstead of our human nature.

It is my prayer that this book would be a blessing to those who woulduse it, and serve as a bit of heavenly culture in a secular world.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Joseph D. KlotzHodgkins, IllinoisFebruary, 2015

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MatinsThe Order of Early Service

THE HYMN

An appropriate hymn may be sung.

THE VERSICLES

L: O Lord, Open Thou my lips.C: And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.

L: Make haste, O God, to deliver me.C: Make haste to help me, O Lord.

All: 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.

THE INVITATORY

L: O come, let us worship the Lord:

C: For He is our Maker.

VENITE EXULTEMUS

O Come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the Rockof our salvation.Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving: and make a joyfulnoise unto Him with psalms.For the Lord is a great God: and a great King above all gods.

In His hands are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills isHis also.The sea is His, and He made it: and His hands formed the dry land.O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord ourMaker.For He is our God: and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheepof His hand.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost. As it was

in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,: world without end. Amen.

L: O come, let us worship the Lord:C: For He is our Maker.

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THE HYMN An appropriate hymn may be sung.

THE PSALM

The congregation shall then chant or speak one or more Psalms. At the end ofthe Psalm(s) the Gloria Patri shall be spoken or sung. An Antiphon shall be usedbefore and after each Psalm.

THE LESSON One or more Scripture lesson(s) shall then be read. After each Scripture lessonthe following verse and response shall be said:

L: But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.

C: Thanks be to God.

THE RESPONSORY After the Scripture lessons a Responsory may be chanted or said.

THE SERMON

THE CANTICLE Following the Sermon the congregation shall stand to speak or chant either the

Te Deum or the Benedictus. The canticles may be chanted to the tone given here,or to another, if desired. An antiphon may be sung with the Benedictus.

The Te Deum

We praise Thee, O God, we acknowledge thee to be the Lord: All theearth doth worship Thee, the Father everlasting. To Thee all angels cry aloud: the heavens and all the powers therein.To Thee cherubim and seraphim continually do cry, † Holy, Holy, Holy,Lord God of Sabaoth: Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of Thyglory.The glorious company of the Apostles praise Thee: The goodlyfellowship of the prophets praise Thee.The noble army of martyrs praise Thee: The holy Church throughout allthe world doth acknowledge Thee;The Father of an infinite Majesty, † Thine adorable, true and only Son:Also the Holy | Ghost the Comforter.

Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ: Thou art the everlasting Son of theFather.When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man: Thou didst humbleThyself to be born of a virgin.

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When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death: Thou didst open thekingdom of heaven to all believers.Thou sittest at the right hand of God: in the glory of the Father.We believe that Thou salt come: to be our Judge.

We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants: whom Thou hast redeemedwith Thy precious blood.Make them to be numbered with Thy saints: in glory everlasting.O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine heritage: Govern them and liftthem up forever.Day by day we magnify Thee: And we worship Thy name ever, worldwithout end.Vouchsafe, O Lord to keep us this day without sin: O Lord, have mercy

upon us; have mercy upon us.O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us: as our trust is in Thee.O Lord, in Thee have I trusted: let me never be confounded. Amen.

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 withoutend. Amen.

The Benedictus

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for He hath visited and redeemed Hispeople;And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us: in the house of His servantDavid;As He spake by the mouth of His holy prophets: which have been sincethe world began;

That we should be saved from our enemies: and from the hand of all thathate us;To perform the mercy promised to our fathers: and to remember Hisholy covenant.The oath which He swore to our father Abraham: that He would grantunto us;That we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies: might serveHim 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 saltgo before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways;To give knowledge of salvation unto His people: by the remission oftheir sins,

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Through the tender mercy of our God: whereby the dayspring from onhigh hath visited us;To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death: toguide our feet in the way of peace.

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 withoutend. Amen.

THE PRAYER Kneeling or standing, the congregation shall say or chant the prayers here following.

V: Lord, have mercy upon us.R: Lord, have mercy upon us.

V: Christ, have mercy upon us.R: Christ, have mercy upon us.


V: Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name: Thy kingdomcome; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven; Give us this day ourdaily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us: And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us fromevil;

R: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever andever. Amen.

The appropriate sufferages, the Litany, or other appropriate prayers may now besaid.

THE BENEDICAMUS

L: Bless we the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

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Morning Prayer(Lauds)

THE VERSICLES




THE PSALMODY The Psalm appointed for the day, seasonal canticle, or other appropriate Psalmmay be chanted or read. Psalms appropriate for the Morning: 18, 22, 24, 25, 28,32, 36, 65, 90, 92, 100, 119, 147, 148

THE SCRIPTURE READING

L: Hear the Word of the Lord as recorded in _____________________.

THE RESPONSORY A seasonally appropriate Responsory shall then be chanted or read.

THE HYMN A Hymn or seasonally appropriate Introit shall then be chanted or read.

THE CANTICLE

The Benedictus

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for He hath visited and redeemed Hispeople;And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us: in the house of His servantDavid;As He spake by the mouth of His holy prophets: which have been sincethe world began;

That we should be saved from our enemies: and from the hand of all thathate us;To perform the mercy promised to our fathers: and to remember Hisholy covenant.

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The oath which He sware to our father Abraham: that He would grantunto us;That we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies: might serveHim 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 shaltgo before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways;To give knowledge of salvation unto His people: by the remission oftheir sins,Through the tender mercy of our God: whereby the dayspring from onhigh hath visited us;To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death: to

guide our feet in the way of peace.

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 withoutend. Amen.

THE PRAYERS V: Lord, have mercy upon us.R: Lord, have mercy upon us.



V: Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name: Thy kingdom

come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven; Give us this day ourdaily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us: And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us fromevil;

R: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, foreverand ever. Amen.

THE APOSTLES CREED

I believe in God the Father Almighty: maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by theHoly Ghost,

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Born of the Virgin Mary:† Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,dead, and buried;He descended into hell: The third day He rose again from the dead;He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the

Father Almighty:From thence he shall come: to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy catholic church;The communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen.

THE MORNING SUFFERAGES

V: Unto Thee have I cried, O Lord:R: And in the morning shall my prayer prevent Thee.

V: Let my mouth be filled with Thy praise:R: And with Thy honor all the day.

V: O Lord, hide Thy face from my sins:R: And blot out all mine iniquities.

V: Create in me, O God, a clean heart:R: And renew a right spirit within me.

V: Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation:R: And uphold me with Thy free Spirit.

V: Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day:R: To keep us without sin.

V: Have mercy upon us, O Lord:R: Have mercy upon us.

V: O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us:R: As our trust is in Thee.

V: Hear my prayer, O Lord:

R: And let my cry come unto Thee.V: The Lord be with you:

R: And with thy spirit.L: Let us pray.

Personal prayers and petitions may at this time be said. Then shall be said the prayer here following, or any other suitable prayer.

We give thanks unto Thee, Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ Thy

dear Son, that Thou hast protected us through the night from all dangerand harm; and we beseech Thee to preserve and keep us, this day also,from all sin and evil; that in all our thoughts, words and deeds, we mayserve and please Thee, Into thy hands we commend our bodies and

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souls, and all that is ours. Let Thy holy angel have charge concerning us,that the wicked one have no power over us. Amen.

THE BLESSING

L: May the almighty and most merciful God, Father, + Son, and HolySpirit bless and preserve us. C: Amen.

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Midday Prayer(Prime, Terce, Sext, None)

THE VERSICLES



All: 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.

THE INTROIT

THE PSALMODY The Psalm appointed for the day, seasonal canticle, or other appropriate Psalmmay be chanted or read. Psalms appropriate for morning: 18, 22, 24, 25, 28, 32,36, 65, 90, 92, 100, 119, 147, 148. Psalms appropriate for afternoon/evening: 6,

45, 116, 117, 118, 126, 130, 136, 138, 139, 143, 146


L: Hear the Word of the Lord as recorded in _____________________.

THE RESPONSORY After the Scripture Reading the seasonally appropriate Responsory shall bechanted or said.

THE EXPOSITION Then may follow a sermon, or other appropriate devotional reading orcatechetical instruction.

THE PRAYERS V: Lord, have mercy upon us.R: Lord, have mercy upon us.


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THE VERSICLE

The appropriate Versicles shall be chanted or said, followed by the Collect for theDay, and other appropriate collects and prayers. At Prime, the MorningSufferages shall be chanted or said.

THE APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty: maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by theHoly Ghost,Born of the Virgin Mary: † Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,dead, and buried;He descended into hell: The third day He rose again from the dead;He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God theFather Almighty:From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy catholic church;

The communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen.

THE BLESSING L: May the almighty and most merciful God, Father, + Son, and HolySpirit bless and preserve us. R: Amen.

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VespersThe Order of Evening Service

THE HYMN

An appropriate hymn or Introit may be sung.

THE VERSICLES




THE PSALM The congregation shall sing or read one or more Psalms. An Antiphon may beused at the beginning of each Psalm. The Gloria Patri shall be sung or said atthe end of each Psalm. Psalms appropriate for afternoon/evening: 6, 45, 116,117, 118, 126, 130, 136, 138, 139, 143, 146.

THE LESSON One or more Scripture lesson shall then be read. After each Scripture lesson the following verse and response shall be said:

L: But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.C: Thanks be to God.

THE RESPONSORY After the Scripture lessons a Responsory may be chanted or said.

THE SERMON

THE VERSICLE The congregation shall stand and sing or say the following Versicle. On festivaldays a special Versicle may be used.

L: Let my prayers be set forth before Thee as incense;C: And the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

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THE CANTICLE The congregation shall chant or speak either the Magnificat or the NuncDimittis. An Antiphon may be sung before the Canticle.

The Magnificat My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God mySavior.For He hath regarded: the low estate of His handmaiden;For behold from hence forth: all generations shall call me blessed.For He that is mighty hath done to me great things: and holy is Hisname.And His mercy is on them that fear Him: from generation to generation.He hath shewed strength with His arm: He hath scattered the proud in

the imagination of their hearts.He hath put down the mighty from their seats: and exalted them of lowdegree.He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich He hath sentempty away.He hath holpen His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy:† as Hespake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed forever.

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 withoutend. Amen.

The Nunc Dimittis Lord now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace: according to ThyWord;For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation: which thou hast prepared beforethe face of all people.

A light to lighten the gentiles: and the glory of Thy people Israel.


THE PRAYER Kneeling or standing, the congregation shall say or chant the following prayers,continuing with the Litany, or other appropriate prayers. If the Sufferages are to

be used, these prayers should be omitted.


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V: Lord, have mercy upon us.

R: Lord, have mercy upon us.


R: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever and

ever. Amen.

The Litany, or other appropriate prayers may now be said.

THE SALUTATION

L: The Lord be with you.C: And with thy spirit.

L: Let us pray.

THE COLLECTS AND THE COLLECT FOR PEACE Then shall be said the Collect for the day. The Collect for Sunday is saidthroughout the week following until Friday, but on Saturday the Collect for the following Sunday is said. Then may be said any other Collects and after that theCollect for Peace. A Versicle may be used with the Collect.

L: O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all justworks do proceed: Give unto Thy servants that peace which the worldcannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, andalso that by Thee, we being defended from the fear of our enemies, maypass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christour Savior.

C: Amen.

THE BENEDICAMUS


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The Office of Compline

THE VERSICLES

Minister: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of theHoly Ghost.Congregation: Amen.

M: Turn thou us, O God our Savior;C: And let Thine anger cease from us.

M: O God, make speed to save us.

C: O Lord, make haste to help us.

M: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

C: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, worldwithout end. Amen.

M: Praise ye the Lord.C: The Lord’s Name be praised.

THE PSALM One or more of the following Psalms shall be spoken responsively or sung.

Psalm 4. Cum invocarem.Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast set me atliberty when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hear ken untomy prayer.O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honor: and have

such pleasure in vanity, and seek after falsehood?Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to himself the man that isgodly: when I call upon the Lord he will hear me.Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart, and in yourchamber, and be still.Offer the sacrifice of righteousness : and put your trust in the Lord.There be man y that say: Who will show us any good?Lord, lift thou up: the light of thy countenance upon us.Thou hast put gladness in my heart: since the time that their corn andwine and oil increased.I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest: for it is thou, Lord, only,that makest me dwell in safety.

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Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost. As it wasin the beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

Psalm 31. In te, Domine, speravi.

In Thee, O Lord, have I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion;deliver me in thy righteousness.Bow down thine ear to me: make haste to deliver me.And be thou my strong rock, and house of defense: that thou mayestsave me.For thou art my strong rock, and my castle: be thou also my guide, andlead me for thy Name’s sake.Draw me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art mystrength.

Into thy hands I commend my spirit: for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord,thou God of truth.


Psalm 91. Qui habitat. Whoso dwelleth under the defense of the Most High: shall abide underthe shadow of the Almighty.I will say unto the Lord, † Thou art my hope, and my stronghold: myGod, in him will I trust.For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunter: and from thenoisome pestilence.He shall defend thee under his wings, † and thou shalt be safe under hisfeathers: his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler.Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night: nor for the arrow thatflieth by day;

For the pestilence that walk eth in darkness: nor for the sickness thatdestroyeth in the noonday.A thousand shall fall beside thee, † and ten thousand at thy right hand:but it shall not come nigh thee.Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou behold: and see the reward of theungodly.For thou, Lord, art my hope: thou hast set thine house of defense veryhigh.There shall no evil happen unto thee: neither shall any plague come nigh

thy dwelling.For he shall give his angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways.They shall bear thee in their hands: that thou hurt not thy foot against astone.

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Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragonshalt thou tread under thy feet.Because he hath set his love upon me, † therefore will I deliver him: Iwill set him up, because he hath known my Name.

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 honor.With long life will I satisfy him: and show him my salvation.


Psalm 134. Ecce nunc. Behold now, praise the Lord: all ye servants of the Lord;

Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord: even in the courts of thehouse of our God.Lift up your hands in the sanctuary: and praise the Lord.The Lord that made heaven and earth: give thee blessing out of Zion.


THE HYMN

The following hymn, or another appropriate hymn, may be sung.

Before the ending of the day,Creator of the world, we prayThat with Thy wonted favor, ThouWouldst be our guard and keeper now.

From all ill dreams defend our sight,

From fears and terrors of the night;Withhold from us our ghostly foe,That spot of sin we may not know.

O Father, that we ask be done,Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son;Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,Doth live and reign eternally. Amen.

THE SCRIPTURE READING One or more appropriate Scripture reading shall be read by the minister.

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THE VERSE The Minister shall read or chant the following verse.

M: Thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by Thy Name;

leave us not (Jeremiah 14:9).

THE VERSICLES

M: Into Thy hands I commend my spirit.L: For Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, Thou God of truth.

M: Keep me as the apple of an eye;L: Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings.

THE ANTIPHON

M: Lord, grant us Thy light.

THE NUNC DIMITTIS Lord now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace: according to ThyWord;For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation: which thou hast prepared beforethe face of all people.A light to lighten the gentiles: and the glory of Thy people Israel.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost. As it wasin the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

THE APOSTLES CREED


And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by theHoly Ghost,Born of the Virgin Mary:† Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,dead, and buried;He descended into hell: The third day He rose again from the dead;He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God theFather Almighty:

From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy catholic church;The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins;The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen.

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THE PRAYERS




V: Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name: Thy kingdomcome; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven; Give us this day our

daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us: And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us fromevil;


M: Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our fathers:

C: And greatly to be praised and glorified forever.

M: Bless we the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost:C: We praise and magnify Him forever.

M: Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven:C: And greatly to be praised, and glorified, and highly exalted forever.

M: The Almighty and Merciful Lord bless and pre serve us.

C: Amen.

All: We confess to God the Father Almighty, to His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and to God the Holy Ghost, that we have sinnedexceedingly in thought, word, and deed, by our fault, our own fault, ourown grievous fault. Wherefore we pray Almighty God, Father, Son, andHoly Ghost, to have mercy upon us, to forgive us all that is past, and togrant us grace to amend our lives in time to come. Amen.

M: The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you remission of your sins,amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of His Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

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V: Vouchsafe, O Lord, this night:R: To keep us without sin.

V: O Lord, have mercy up on us.

R: Have mercy up on us.

V: O Lord, let Thy mercy be up on us:R: As our trust is in Thee.

V: Hear my prayer, O Lord:R: And let my cry come un to Thee.

V: The Lord be with you.

R: And with thy spirit.

M: Let us pray.

M: Visit, we beseech thee, O Lord, this habitation, and drive far from itall snares of the enemy: let thy holy angels dwell herein, to preserve usin peace; and let thy blessing be always upon us. Through Jesus Christ,Thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the

Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. C: Amen.

THE BENEDICAMUS

L: Bless we the Lord.C: Thanks be to God

M: The Almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a good end.C: Amen.

M: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and thefellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all.

C: Amen.

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Itinerarium

Responsive Prayer

THE VERSICLES

V: Be merciful unto me, O Lord, for I cry unto Thee daily:R: Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, and hear me, for I am poor and needy.

THE LORD’S PRAYER



THE APOSTLES CREED


And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by theHoly Ghost,Born of the Virgin Mary:† Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,dead, and buried;He descended into hell: The third day He rose again from the dead;He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God theFather Almighty:

From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.


THE VERSICLES

L: Show me Thy ways, O Lord.

R: Teach me Thy paths.

L: Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance:R: Feed them also, and lift them up forever.

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L: Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy name:R: Deliver us, and purge away our sins, for Thy name’s sake.

L: I have trusted in Thy mercy:

R: My heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation.

L: Call upon Me in the day of trouble:R: I will deliver Thee, and Thou shalt glorify Me.

L: Create in us a clean heart, O God.R: And take not Thy Holy Spirit from us.

L: Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving-

kindness:R: According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot outmy transgressions.

If the Leader is a pastor, the Salutation should be used. If the Leader is alayman, the Salutation should be omitted, and the Prayers and Collectscontinued with the invitation to prayer.

THE SALUTATION

L: The Lord be with you.R: And with thy spirit.

THE INVITATION TO PRAYER

L: Let us pray.

The Collect of the Day is said, followed by other appropriate prayers. Theconcluding prayer shall be one of the following, appropriate to the time of day, or prior to traveling.

For Protection During the Day

L: O Lord, our heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting God: whohast safely brought us to the beginning of this day; Defend us in thesame 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 beingordered by Thy governance, may be righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. R: Amen.

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For Protection During the Night

L: Lighten our darkness, we beseech Thee, O Lord: and by Thy greatmercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of

Thy Only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. R: Amen.

Before Travel

L: O God, who didst call Thy servant Abraham out of Ur of the Chaldees,and didst keep him from evil through all the ways of his pilgrimage: webeseech Thee, that it may please Thee to keep us Thy servants. Be Thouunto us, O Lord, a help when we go forward, a comfort by the way, a

shadow from the heat, a covering from the rain and the cold, a chariot inweariness, a refuge in trouble, a staff in slippery paths, a haven inshipwreck. Do Thou lead us, that we may happily come thither wherewe would be, and thereafter come again safe unto our own home.Through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. R: Amen.

THE BENEDICAMUS


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The Seven Penitential Psalms

THE ANTIPHON The Antiphon is spoken or sung with each Psalm.

V: Be merciful unto me, O Lord, for I cry unto Thee daily:R: Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, and hear me, for I am poor and needy.

THE PSALMS One or more of the following Psalms shall be chanted or spoken, followed by the Antiphon.

Psalm 6. Domine ne in furore.

O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger: neither chasten me in thy hotdispleasure.Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for mybones are vexed.My soul is al so sore vexed: but Thou, O LORD, how long?Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercy's sake.For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall givethee thanks?

I am weary with my groaning; † all the night make I my bed to swim: Iwater my couch with my tears.Mine eye is consumed because of grief: it waxeth old because of all mineenemies.Depart from me all ye workers of iniquity: for the Lord hath heard thevoice of my weeping.The Lord hath heard my supplication: the LORD will receive my prayer.Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and beashamed suddenly.


Psalm 32. Beati, quorum.Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven: whose sin is covered.Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity: and inwhose spirit there is no guile.When I kept silence: my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day

long.For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turnedinto the drought of summer.I acknowledged my sin unto thee: and mine iniquity have I not hid.

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I said, I will confess my transgressions un to the Lord: and thouforgavest the iniquity of my sin.For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thoumayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come

nigh unto him.Thou art my hiding place; † thou shalt preserve me from trouble: thoushalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I willguide thee with mine eye.Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding:whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come nearunto thee.Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord,

mercy shall compass him about.Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all yethat are up right in heart.


Psalm 38. Domine, ne in furore.O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hotdispleasure.For thine arrows stick fast in me: and thy hand presseth me sore.There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger: neither is thereany rest in my bones because of my sin.For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden theyare too heavy for me.My wounds stink and are corrupt: because of my foolishness.I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly: I go mourning all the day long.

For my loins are filled with a loath some disease: and there is nosoundness in my flesh.I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietnessof my heart.Lord, all my desire is before thee: and my groaning is not hid from thee.My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, italso is gone from me.My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore: and my kinsmenstand afar off.

They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek myhurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.But I, as a deaf man, heard not: and I was as a dumb man that openethnot his mouth.

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Thus I was as a man that heareth not: and in whose mouth are noreproofs.For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my

foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.For I am ready to halt: and my sorrow is continually before me.For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate mewrongfully are multiplied.They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries: because Ifollow the thing that good is.Forsake me not, O LORD: † O my God, be not far from me: Make hasteto help me, O Lord my salvation.


Psalm 51. Miserere mei.Have mer cy upon me, O God, according to thy loving-kindness:according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out mytransgressions.Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity: and cleanse me from my sin.For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight:that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear whenthou judgest.Behold, I was shapen in iniquity: and in sin did my mother conceive me.Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden partthou shalt make me to know wisdom.Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be

whiter than snow.Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hastbroken may rejoice.Hide thy face from my sins: and blot out all mine iniquities.Create in me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within me.Cast me not away from thy presence: and take not thy holy spirit fromme.Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy freespirit.

Then will I teach transgressors thy ways: and sinners shall be convertedunto thee.Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: andmy tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

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For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not inburnt offering.The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, OGod, thou wilt not despise.

Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, † withburnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.


Psalm 102. Domine, exaudi.Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee: Hide not thyface from me in the day when I am in trouble;Incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.For my days are consumed like smoke: and my bones are burned as anhearth.My heart is smitten, and withered like grass: so that I for get to eat mybread.By reason of the voice of my groaning: my bones cleave to my skin.I am like a pelican of the wilderness: † I am like an owl of the desert: Iwatch, and am as a sparrow alone up on the house top.Mine enemies reproach me all the day: and they that are mad against meare sworn against me.For I have eaten ashes like bread: and mingled my drink with weeping,Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast lifted me up,and cast me down.My days are like a shadow that declineth: and I am withered like grass.

But thou, O LORD, shalt endure forever: and thy remembrance unto allgenerations.Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her,yea, the set time, is come.For thy servants take pleasure in her stones: and favor the dust thereof.So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD: and all the kings of theearth thy glory.When the LORD shall build up Zion: he shall appear in his glory.He will regard the prayer of the destitute: and not despise their prayer.

This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people whichshall be created shall praise the LORD.For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary: from heavendid the LORD behold the earth;

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To hear the groaning of the prisoner: to loose those that are appointed todeath;To declare the name of the LORD in Zion: and his praise in Jerusalem;When the people are gathered together: and the kingdoms, to serve the

LORD.He weakened my strength in the way: he shortened my days.I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy yearsare throughout all generations.Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are thework of thy hands.They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax oldlike a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall bechanged:

But thou art the same: and thy years shall have no end.The children of thy servants shall continue: and their seed shall beestablished before thee.


Psalm 130. De profundis.Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice; letthine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities: O Lord, who shall stand?But there is forgiveness with thee: that thou mayest be feared.I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait: and in his word do I hope.My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning:I say, more than they that watch for the morning.Let Israel hope in the Lord, † for with the Lord there is mercy: and withhim is plenteous redemption.

And he shall redeem Israel: from all his iniquities.


Psalm 143. Domine, exaudi.Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thyfaithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no

man living be justified.For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; † he hath smitten my life downto the ground: he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that havebeen long dead.

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Therefore is my spirit over whelmed within me: my heart within me isdesolate.I remember the days of old: I meditate on all thy works; I muse on thework of thy hands.

I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as athirsty land.Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me,lest I be like unto them that go down in to the pit.Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning: for in thee do Itrust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up mysoul unto thee.Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me

into the land of uprightness.Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sakebring my soul out of trouble.And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, † and destroy all them that afflictmy soul: for I am thy servant.



L: A reading from the book of the prophet Hosea, the 14th chapter.R: Thanks be to God.

O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thineiniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord: say unto him, Takeaway all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves

of our lips. Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses:neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods:for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy. I will heal their backsliding, Iwill love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him. I will beas the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his rootsas Lebanon. His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as theolive tree, and his smell as Lebanon. They that dwell under his shadowshall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scentthereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon. Ephraim shall say, What have I

to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I amlike a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found. Who is wise, and he shallunderstand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the waysof the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but thetransgressors shall fall therein.

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THE RESPONSORY The appropriate Responsory for the season of the church year is spoken or sung.

THE LORD’S PRAYER



THE APOSTLES CREED


And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by theHoly Ghost,Born of the Virgin Mary: † Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,dead, and buried;He descended into hell: The third day He rose again from the dead;He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God theFather Almighty:From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.


THE VERSICLES

L: Show me Thy ways, O Lord.R: Teach me Thy paths.

L: Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance:R: Feed them also, and lift them up forever.

L: Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy name:R: Deliver us, and purge away our sins, for Thy name’s sake.

L: I have trusted in Thy mercy:R: My heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation.

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L: Call upon Me in the day of trouble:R: I will deliver Thee, and Thou shalt glorify Me.

L: Create in us a clean heart, O God.

R: And take not Thy Holy Spirit from us.

L: Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving-kindness:R: According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot outmy transgressions.

If the Leader is a pastor, the Salutation should be used. If the Leader is alayman, the Salutation should be omitted, and the Prayers and Collects

continued with the invitation to prayer.

THE SALUTATION

L: The Lord be with you.R: And with thy spirit.

THE INVITATION TO PRAYER

L: Let us pray.

The Collect of the Day is said, followed by other appropriate prayers. Theconcluding prayer shall be one of the following, appropriate to the time of day, or prior to traveling.

For Protection During the Day

L: O Lord, our heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting God: whohast safely brought us to the beginning of this day; Defend us in thesame 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 beingordered by Thy governance, may be righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end.

R: Amen.

For Protection During the Night

L: Lighten our darkness, we beseech Thee, O Lord: and by Thy greatmercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of

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Thy Only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end.R: Amen.

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FESTIVALS OF THE CHURCH I.

IMMOVABLE FESTIVALS

CHIEF FESTIVALS

Christmas (The Nativity of our Lord)………………………….December 25The Circumcision of Christ…………………………………………January 1The Epiphany…..………………………………………….…………January 6The Festival of the Reformation…………………………………..October 31

MINOR FESTIVALS St. Andrew the Apostle…………………………………………November 30St. Thomas the Apostle………………………………………….December 21St. Stephen the Martyr…………………………………………..December 26St. John the Apostle……………………………………………...December 27The Conversion of St. Paul………………………………………...January 25The Presentation of Christ…………………………………………February 2St. Matthias the Apostle…………………………………………..February 24The Annunciation…………………………………………………….March 25St. Philip and St. James the Apostles………………………………......May 1The Nativity of St. John the Baptist…………………………………...June 24St. Peter and St. Paul the Apostles……………………………………June 29

The Visitation……………………………………………………………..July 2St. James the Elder the Apostle………………………………………...July 25St. Bartholomew the Apostle………………………………………August 24St. Matthew the Apostle………………………………………...September 21St. Michael the Archangel………………………………………September 29St. Simon and St. Jude the Apostles………………………………October 28

II.MOVABLE FESTIVALS

To Find the Movable Festivals: The movable festivals all depend onEaster except for Advent. Advent Sunday is always the nearest Sundayto the 30th day of November, whether before or after. Easter is always thefirst Sunday after the full moon which happens upon, or next after the21st day of March. If the full moon happens upon a Sunday, Easter is theSunday after. The time of Easter being found, the other Festivals occur asfollows: Septuagesima Sunday is nine weeks before Easter; Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter; Palm Sunday is eight days beforeEaster; Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter; Good Friday isthe Friday before Easter; Ascension Day is 40 days after Easter; Whitsunday (Pentecost) is seven weeks after Easter; Trinity Sunday iseight weeks after Easter.

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DATES FOR EASTER 2014 – 2035

2014 April 202015 April 52016 March 272017 April 162018 April 12019 April 212020 April 122021 April 4

2022 April 172023 April 92024 March 312025 April 202026 April 52027 March 282028 April 162029 April 1

2030 April 212031 April 132032 March 282033 April 172034 April 92035 March 25

DATES FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2014 – 2035

2014 Nov. 302015 Nov. 292016 Nov. 272017 Dec. 3

2018 Dec. 22019 Dec. 12020 Nov. 292021 Nov. 28

2022 Nov. 272023 Dec. 32024 Dec. 12025 Nov. 30

2026 Nov. 292027 Nov. 282028 Dec. 32029 Dec. 2

2030 Dec. 12031 Nov. 302032 Nov. 282033 Nov. 27

2034 Dec. 32035 Dec. 2

DATES FOR PENTECOST 2014 – 2035

2014 June 82015 May 242016 May 152017 June 42018 May 202019 June 92020 May 31

2021 May 23

2022 June 52023 May 282024 May 192025 June 82026 May 242027 May 162028 June 4

2029 May 20

2030 June 92031 June 12032 May 162033 June 52034 May 282035 May 13

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The Historic Lectionary

The reformers of the 16th Century retained the pre-Reformation Epistle and Gospel selections. Thesewere read in the service and usually formed the text for the sermon so that in time they became a sortof Bible for the worshiper containing a great store of priceless truths made living through serial

preaching upon them. They are supplemented here by a series of Old Testament selections, paralleling the Epistle and the Gospel selections, and add variety and stimulation for the preacherwithout changing the essentials i.

THE FIRST SUNDAY IN

ADVENT

Epistle: Rom. 13:11-14Gospel: Matt. 21:1-9O.T.: Jer. 31:31-34

THE SECOND SUNDAY

IN ADVENT

Epistle: Rom. 15:4-13Gospel: Luke 21:25-36O.T.: Mal. 4:1-6

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN

ADVENT

Epistle: 1 Cor. 4:1-5

Gospel: Matt. 11:2-10O.T.: Isa. 40:1-8

THE FOURTH SUNDAY

IN ADVENT

Epistle: Phil. 4:4-7Gospel: John 1:19-28O.T.: Deut. 18:15-19

CHRISTMAS DAY/THE

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD

Epistle: Titus 2:11-14Gospel: Luke 2:1-14O.T.: Isa. 9:2-7

THE SECOND CHRISTMAS

DAY

Epistle: Titus 3:4-7Gospel: Luke 2:15-20

THE SUNDAY AFTER

CHRISTMAS

Epistle: Gal. 4:1-7Gospel: Luke 2:33-40

O.T.: Josh. 24:14-18

NEW YEAR’S DAY

Epistle: Gal. 3:23-29Gospel: Luke 2:21O.T.: Josh. 24:14-18

THE SUNDAY AFTER

NEW YEAR

Epistle: 1 Peter 4:12-19Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23O.T.: 1 Sam. 2:1-10

THE EPIPHANY OF OUR

LORD

Epistle: Isa. 60:1-6Gospel: Matt. 2:1-12O.T.: Isa. 2:2-5

THE FIRST SUNDAY

AFTER EPIPHANY

Epistle: Rom. 12:1-5Gospel: Luke 2:41-52O.T.: Eccl. 12:1-7

THE SECOND SUNDAY

AFTER EPIPHANY

Epistle: Rom. 12:6-16Gospel: John 2:1-11O.T.: Isa. 61:1-6

THE THIRD SUNDAY

AFTER EPIPHANY

Epistle: Rom. 12:17-21Gospel: Matt. 8:1-13O.T.: 2 Kings 5:1-19

THE FOURTH SUNDAY

AFTER EPIPHANY Epistle: Rom. 13:8-10Gospel: Matt. 8:23-27O.T.: Exod. 14:21-31

THE FIFTH SUNDAY

AFTER EPIPHANY

Epistle: Col. 3:12-17Gospel: Matt. 13:24-30O.T.: Ezek. 33:10-16

THE TRANSFIGURATION

OF OUR LORD

Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21Gospel: Matt. 17:1-9

O.T.: Exod. 3:1-6

SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY

Epistle: 1 Cor. 9:24-10:5Gospel: Matt. 20:1-16O.T.: Jer. 9:23-24

SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY

Epistle: 2 Cor. 11:19-12:9Gospel: Luke 8:4-15O.T.: Amos 8:11-12

QUINQUAGESIMA

SUNDAY

Epistle: 1 Cor. 13:1-13Gospel: Luke 18:31-43O.T.: Jer. 8:4-9

ASH WEDNESDAY

Epistle: Joel 2:12-19Gospel: Matt. 6:16-21

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INVOCAVIT

(THE FIRST SUNDAY IN

LENT)

Epistle: 2 Cor. 6:1-10

Gospel: Matt. 4:1-11O.T.: Gen. 22:1-14

REMINISCERE (THE SECOND SUNDAY

IN LENT)

Epistle: 1 Thess. 4:1-7Gospel: Matt. 15:21-28O.T.: Exod. 33:17-25

OCULI (THE THIRD SUNDAY IN

LENT)

Epistle: Eph. 5:1-9Gospel: Luke 11:14-28O.T.: Jer. 26:1-15

LAETARE (THE FOURTH SUNDAY

IN LENT)

Epistle: Gas. 4:21-31Gospel: John 6:1-5O.T. Isa. 52:7-10

JUDICA (PASSION SUNDAY)

Epistle: Heb. 9:11-15Gospel: John 8:46-59O.T.: Num. 21:4-9

PALMARUM (THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN

LENT)

Epistle: Phi. 2:5-11Gospel: Matt. 21:1-9O.T.: Zech. 9:8-12

MAUNDY THURSDAY

(THURSDAY IN HOLY

WEEK)

Epistle: 1 Cor. 11:23-32Gospel: John 13:1-15O.T.: Exod. 12:1-14

GOOD FRIDAY

Epistle: Isa. 52:13-53:12Gospel: John 18:1-19:42O.T.: Isa. 53:1-7

EASTER (THE RESURRECTION OF

OUR LORD)

Epistle: 1 Cor. 5:6-8Gospel: Mark 16:1-8O.T.: Isa. 25:1-8

MONDAY AFTER EASTER

Epistle: Acts 10:34-41Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

QUASIMODO GENITI (THE FIRST SUNDAY

AFTER EASTER)

Epistle: 1 John 5:4-12Gospel: John 20: 19-31O.T.: Gen. 32:22-31

MISERICORDIAS DOMINI (THE SECOND SUNDAY

AFTER EASTER)

Epistle: 1 Peter 2:21-25Gospel: John 10:11-16O.T.: Ezek. 34:11-16

JUBILATE (THE THIRD SUNDAY

AFTER EASTER)

Epistle: 1Peter 2:11-20Gospel: John 16:16-23O.T.: Isa. 40:26-31

CANTATE (THE FOURTH SUNDAY

AFTER EASTER)

Epistle: James 1:16-21Gospel: John 16:5-15O.T.: Isa. 49:1-15

ROGATE (THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER

EASTER)

Epistle: James 1:22-27Gospel: John 16:23-30O.T.: Isa. 55:6-11

THE ASCENSION OF OUR

LORD

Epistle: Acts1:1-11Gospel: Mark 16:14-20O.T.: Gen. 5:21-24

EXAUDI (THE SUNDAY AFTER

ASCENSION)

Epistle: 1 Peter 4:7-11Gospel: John 15:26-16:4O.T.: Isa. 32:14-20

WHITSUNDAY (THE FESTIVAL OF

PENTECOST)

Epistle: Acts2:1-13Gospel: John 14:23-31O.T.: Ezek. 36:22-28

MONDAY IN WHITSUN-WEEK

Epistle: Acts 10:42-48Gospel: John 3:16-21

THE FESTIVAL OF THE

HOLY TRINITY

Epistle: Rom. 11:33-36Gospel: John 3:1-15O.T.: Isa. 6:1-6

THE FIRST SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: 1 John 4:16-21Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

O.T.: Deut. 6:4-13

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THE SECOND SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: 1 John 3:13-18Gospel: Luke 14:16-24

O.T.: Prov. 9:1-10

THE THIRD SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: 1 Peter 5:6-11Gospel: Luke 15:1-10O.T.: Isa. 12:1-6

THE FOURTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Rom. 8:18-23Gospel: Luke 6:36-42O.T.: Isa. 65:17-19, (20-23), 24-25

THE FIFTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: 1 Peter 3:8-15Gospel: Luke 5:1-11

O.T.: Lam. 3:22-32

THE SIXTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Rom. 6:3-11Gospel: Matt. 5:20-26O.T.: Ruth 1:1-17

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Rom. 6:19-23Gospel: Mark 8:1-9O.T.: Isa. 62:6-12

THE EIGHTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Rom. 8:12-17Gospel: Matt. 7:15-23O.T.: Jer. 23:16-29

THE NINTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: 1 Cor. 10:6-13Gospel: Luke 16:1-9

O.T.: Prov. 16:1-9

THE TENTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: 1 Cor. 12:1-11Gospel: Luke 19:41-48O.T.: Jer. 7:1-11THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: 1 Cor. 15:1-10Gospel: Luke 18:9-14O.T.: Dan. 9:15-18

THE TWELFTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: 2 Cor. 3:4-11Gospel: Mark 7:31-37O.T.: Isa. 29:18-21

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAYAFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Gal. 3:15-22Gospel: Luke 10:23-37O.T.: Zech. 7:4-10

THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Gas. 5:16-24

Gospel: Luke 17:11-19O.T.: Prov. 4:14-23

THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Gal. 5:25-6:10Gospel: Matt. 6:24-34O.T.: 1 Kings 17:8-16

THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Eph. 3:13-21Gospel: Luke 7:11-17O.T.: Job 5:17-26

THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Eph. 4:1-6Gospel: Luke 14:1-11O.T.: Prov. 25:6-13

THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: 1 Cor. 1:4-9Gospel: Matt. 22:34-46O.T.: 2 Chron. 1:7-12

THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Eph. 4:22-28Gospel: Matt. 9:1-8O.T.: Gen. 28:10-17

THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY

AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Eph. 5:15-21Gospel: Matt. 22:1-14O.T.: Prov. 2:1-8

THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAYAFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Eph. 6:10-17Gospel: John 4:46-54O.T.: 2 Sam. 7:17-29

THE TWENTY-SECOND

SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Epistle: Phil. 1:3-11

Gospel: Matt. 18:23-35O.T.: Prov. 24:14-20

THE TWENTY-THIRD


Epistle: Phil. 3:17-21Gospel: Matt. 22:15-22O.T.: 2 Kings. 23:1-3

THE TWENTY-FOURTH


Epistle: Col. 1:9-14Gospel: Matt. 9:18-26O.T.: 1 Kings 17:17-24

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THE TWENTY-FIFTH


Epistle: 1 Thess. 4:13-18Gospel: Matt. 24:15-28

O.T.: Job 14:1-5

THE TWENTY-SIXTH


Epistle: 2 Peter 3:30-142 Thess. 1:3-10

Gospel: Matt. 25:31-46O.T.: Dan. 7:9-14

THE TWENTY-SEVENTH


Epistle: 1 Thess. 5:1-11Gospel: Matt. 25:1-13O.T.: Isa. 35:3-10

Feasts andFestivals

ST. THOMAS, APOSTLE –

DEC. 21

Epistle: Eph. 1:3-6Gospel: John 20: 24-31O.T.: Judges 6:36-40

ST. STEPHEN, MARTYR –

DEC. 26

Epistle: Acts 6:8-7:60Gospel: Matt. 23:34-39O.T.: 2 Chron. 24:18-25

ST. JOHN, APOSTLE –

DEC. 27

Epistle: 1 John 1:1-10Gospel: John 21:19-24O.T.: Hosea 11:1-4

THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL – JAN. 25

Epistle: Acts 9:1-22Gospel: Matt. 19:27-30O.T.: Jer. 1:4-10

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR

LORD – FEB. 2

Epistle: Mal. 3:1-4Gospel: Luke 2:22-32O.T. Hag. 2:6-9

ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE

– FEB. 24

Epistle: Acts 1:15-26Gospel: Matt. 11:25-30O.T.: Isa. 66:1-2

THE ANNUNCIATION –

MAR. 25

Epistle: Isa. 7:10-16Gospel: Luke 1:26-38O.T.: Micah 5:3-5

ST. MARK, EVANGELIST

– APR. 25

Epistle: Eph. 4:7-13Gospel: John 15:1-11O.T.: Isa. 55:1-5

ST. PHILIP AND ST. JAMES, APOSTLES – MAY 1

Epistle: Eph. 2:19-22Gospel: John 14:1-14O.T.: mal. 3:16-18

THE NATIVITY OF JOHN

THE BAPTIST – JUN. 24

Epistle: Isa. 40:1-5Gospel: Luke 1:57-80O.T.: Mal. 4:4-6

ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, APOSTLES – JUN. 29

Epistle: Acts 12:1-11Gospel: Matt. 16:13-20O.T.: Isa. 22:2-23

THE VISITATION – JUL. 2

Epistle: Isa. 11:1-5Gospel: Luke 1:39-56O.T.: Judges 13:2-7

ST. JAMES THE ELDER, APOSTLE – JUL. 25

Epistle: Rom. 8:28-39Gospel: Matt. 20:20-33

O.T.: 1 Kings 19:9-18

ST. BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE – AUG. 24

Epistle: 2 Cor. 4:7-10Gospel: Luke 22:24-30O.T.: Prov. 3:1-7

ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE

AND EVANGELIST – SEP.

21

Epistle: Eph. 4:7-14Gospel: Matt. 9:9-13O.T.: Prov. 30:7-9

ST. MICHAEL AND ALL

ANGELS – SEP. 29

Epistle: Rev. 12:7-12Gospel: Matt. 18:1-11

O.T.: 2 Kings 6:14-17

ST. LUKE, EVANGELIST –

OCT. 18

Epistle: 1 Tim. 4:5-11Gospel: Luke 10:1-9O.T.: Isa. 35:5-8

ST. SIMON AND ST. JUDE, APOSTLES – OCT. 28

Epistle: 1 Peter 1:3-9Gospel: John 15:17-21O.T.: Jer. 26:16-19

THE FESTIVAL OF THE

REFORMATION – OCT. 31

Epistle: Gal. 2:16-21Rev. 14:6-7

Gospel: John 8:31-66Matt. 11:12-15

O.T.: 1 Sam. 3:19-4:1

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ALL SAINTS’ DAY –

NOV. 1

Epistle: Rev. 7:2017Gospel: Matt. 5:1-12

O.T.: Deut. 33:1-3

ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE –

NOV. 30

Epistle: Rom. 10:10-18Gospel: Matt. 4:18-22O.T.: Ezek. 3:16-21

THE FESTIVAL OF

HARVEST

Epistle: 2 Cor. 9:6-11Gospel: Luke 12:15-21

O.T.: Deut. 11:8-17

A DAY OF HUMILIATION

AND PRAYER

Epistle: Rev. 3:1-6Gospel: Luke 15:11-32

O.T.: 1 Sam. 7:3-12

A DAY OF GENERAL OR

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING

Epistle: 1 Tim. 2:1-8 James 1:16-27

Gospel: Matt. 6:25-34

O.T.: Deut. 8:1-20Isa. 26:1-12Isa. 61:10-11

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1952.

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LESSONS FOR MORNING AND EVENING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

These lessons may be used at Matins and Vespers, or at Morning andEvening Prayer of the household, on the days of the week. The lessons

appointed for days between the Fourth Sunday in Advent and the FirstSunday after Epiphany are to be omitted when the days for which theyare appointed do not occur. When there are not six Sundays afterEpiphany, the Lessons for the week after the First Sunday may beomitted one year, and those which follow another Sunday, the secondyear, and so on, in order that in the course of several years all the lessonsprovided may be read. The Lessons appointed for the days from theTwentieth Sunday after Trinity to the end of the year are to be read inevery year, and those appointed for the weeks before the Twentieth

Sunday after Trinity are to be omitted so far as necessary to this end. Inthis table the first lesson is for the morning, and the second for theevening of each day.

1ST SUNDAY IN ADVENT Mon. Matt. 11:25-30. Gen. 3:1-24Tues. Acts 3: 22-26. Gen. 9:1-19Wed. Col. 1:15-29. Gen. 22:1-19

Th. Heb. 1:1-4. Gen. 49:1-28Fri. Heb. 2:1-4. Num. 24:14-25Sat. Eph. 3:1-12. Deut. 18:15-19

SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT Mon. Acts 17:16-34. 1 Chr. 17:1-27Tues. 1 John 4:9-16. 2 Chr. 7:11-22Wed. Col. 1:1-8. Is. 11:1-10Th. Phil. 2:12-18. Jer. 23:2-8Fri. Phil. 3:12-16. Jer. 30:1-22Sat. Sol. 3:1-11. Jer. 33:14-26

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Mon. Heb. 10:35-39. Is. 2:1-5Tues. Lk. 21:5-24. Is. 24:21-25:5Wed. Luke 12:35-59. Is. 25:6-10Th. James 5:7-11. Is. 26:1-21Fri. Luke 1:1-25. Is. 51:1-16Sat. Luke 1:26-38. Is. 52:1-12

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT Mon. Matt. 1:18-25. Is. 40:1-11

Tues. Luke 1:39-45. Mal. 3:1-7Wed. Luke 1:46-56. Mal. 4:1-6Th. Luke 1:57-66. Is. 28:14-19Fri. Luke 1:67-80. Is. 7:1-17Sat. Matt. 1:1-17. Mic. 5:1-5

CHRISTMAS Dec. 27. John 1:15-18. Mic. 4:1-8Dec. 28. Luke 2:15-20. Is. 32:1-8Dec. 29. Luke 2:22-24. Is. 46:3-13

Dec. 30. Luke 2: 25-32. Is. 49:1-13Dec. 31. Matt. 2:13-15. Is. 55:1-13 Jan. 2. Matt. 2:16-18. Is. 42:1-9 Jan. 3. Matt. 2:19-23. Is. 61:1-11 Jan. 4. Matt. 3:1-12. Is. 56:1-8 Jan. 5. Luke 3:1-9. Is. 12:1-6

EPIPHANY Mon. Luke 3:10-15. Gen. 1:1-31Tues. Luke 3:15-20. Gen. 2:1-25Wed. Mark 1:1-8. Gen. 4:1-26

Th. Mark 1:9-11. Gen. 5:1-32Fri. Luke 3:21-22. Gen. 6:9-22Sat. Luke 3:23-28. Gen. 7:1-24

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Mon. John 1:29-34. Gen. 8:1-22Tues. John 35-42. Gen. 11:1-9Wed. John 1:43-51. Gen. 12:1-20Th. Luke 4:1-13. Gen. 13:1-18Fri. Mark 1:12-15. Gen. 14:8-24Sat. Matt. 4:12-17. Gen. 15:1-21

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Mon. Matt. 4:18-25. Gen. 17:1-22Tues. Matt. 5:1-9. Gen. 18:1-33Wed. Matt. 5:27-48. Gen. 19:1-29Th. Matt. 6:1-23. Gen. 21:1-8

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Fri. Matt. 7:1-14. Gen. 24:1-28Sat. Matt. 7:24-29. Gen. 24:29-67

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Mon. Matt. 8:14-22. Gen. 25:19-34

Tues. Matt. 8:28-34. Gen. 27:1-45Wed. Matt. 9:9-17. Gen. 27:46-28:22Th. Matt. 9:27-38. Gen. 29:1-20Fri. Matt. 10:1-16. Gen. 31:1-18Sat. Matt. 10:17-11:1. Gen. 32:3-32

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Mon. Matt. 11:11-24. Gen. 33:1-20Tues. Matt. 12:1-21. Gen. 35:1-21Wed. Matt. 12:22-50. Gen. 37:1-36Th. Matt. 13:1-23. Gen. 39:1-23

Fri. Matt. 14:1-36. Gen. 40:1-23Sat. Matt. 15:1-20. Gen. 41:1-37

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Mon. Matt. 15:29-39. Gen. 47:1-31Tues. Matt. 23:1-39. Gen. 48:1-22Wed. Mark 1:16-45. Ex. 1:1-22Th. Mark 2:1-28. Ex. 2:1-25Fri. Mark 3:1-35. Ex. 3:1-22Sat. Mark 5:1-20. Ex. 4:1-31

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Mon. Matt. 21:10-46. Gen. 47:1-31Tues. Matt. 23:1-39. Gen. 48:1-22Wed. Mark 1:16-45. Ex. 1:1-22Th. Mark 2:1-28. Ex. 2:1-25Fri. Mark 3:1-35. Ex. 3:1-22Sat. Mark 5:1-20. Ex. 4:1-31

SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY Mon. Mark 5:21-43. Ex. 1-23Tues. Mark 6:1-29. Ex. 6:1-13

Wed. Mark 6:30-56. Ex. 11:1-10Th. Mark 7:1-30. Ex. 12:1-28Fri. Mark 8:10-9:1. Ex. 12:29-42Sat. Mark 9:2-32. Ex. 13:1-22

SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY Mon. Mark 10:1-31. Ex. 14:1-31Tues. Mark 10:32-52. Ex. 15:1-21Wed. Mark 11:1-33. Ex. 15:22-16-36Th. Mark 12:13-44. Ex. 17:1-16Fri. Luke 4:14-44. Ex. 19:1-25Sat. Luke 5:12-39. Ex. 20:1-23

QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY Mon. Luke 6:1-35. Ex. 24:1-25:9Tues. Luke 6:33-49. Ex. 31:8-32:35Wed. Luke 7:1-10. Ex. 33:1-23

Th. Luke 7:18-8:3. Ex. 34:1-10Fri. Luke 8:16-56. Ex. 34:27-35Sat. Luke 9:1-27. Ex. 40:1-38

INVOCAVIT (FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT)

Mon. Luke 9:258-62. Num. 3:5-13Tues. Luke 10:1-22. Num. 10:11-36Wed. Luke 10:38-11:13. Num. 11:1-35Th. Luke 11:29-36. Num. 12:1-15Fri. Luke 11:37-54. Num. 13:1-25Sat. Luke 12:1-34. Num. 13:26-33

REMINISCERE

(SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT)Mon. Luke 13:1-17. Num. 14:1-45Tues. Luke 14:25-35. Num. 16:1-22

Wed. Luke 15;11-32. Num. 16:23-50Th. Luke 16:10-18. Num. 20:1-29Fri. Luke 17:1-10. Num. 20:1-29Sat. Luke 18:1-8. Num. 21:1-22:1

OCULI (THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT)Mon. Luke 18:15-30. Num. 22:2-41Tues. Luke 19:1-40. Num. 23:1-30Wed. Luke 20:1-21-4. Num. 24:1-13Th. Luke 21:37-22:38. Num. 27:12-23Fri. Luke 22:39-71. Deut. 5:1-33

Sat. Luke 23:1-25. Deut. 8:1-20

LAETARE (FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT)Mon. Luke 23:26-56. Deut. 9:1-29Tues. Matt. 26:1-35. Deut. 10:1-22Wed. Matt. 26:36-75. Deut. 11:1-32Th. Matt. 27:1-38. Deut. 28:1-14Sat. Mark 14:1-31. Deut. 34:1-12

JUDICA (FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT)Mon. Mark 14:32-72. Jer. 2:1-19

Tues. Mark 15:1-19. Hosea 13:9-14Wed. Mark 15:20-47. Zeph. 3:1-8Th. John 12:1-19. Micah 3:9-12Fri. John 12:20-50. Is. 66:1-9Sat. John 13:16-38. Zech. 9:1-17

PALMARUM (PALM SUNDAY)Mon. John 18:1-18. Jer. 7:1-15Tues. John 18:19-40. Is. 50:4-11Wed. John 19:1-12. Jer. 11:18-23Th. John 19:13-24. Zech. 3:1-10Fri. John 19:25-37. Lam. 2:8-15Sat. John 19:38-42. Is. 52:13-15

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EASTER SUNDAY Easter MondayTues. Matt. 28:1-15. Eze. 21:25-27Wed. John 20:1-18 Haggai 2:20-23Th. Luke 24:1-12. Zech. 6:9-15

Fri. Luke 24:36-49. Eze. 17:22-24Sat. Mark 16:9-14. Is. 44:21-28

QUASIMODOGENITI (FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)

Mon. John 21:1-25. Jonah 1:1-16Tues. John 2:12-25. Jonah 1:17-2:10Wed. John 3:22-36. Jonah 3:1-10Th. John 4:1-27. Jonah 4:1-11Fri. John 4:28-38. Is. 33:2-6Sat. John 4:39-45. Is. 42:10-17

MISERICORDIAS DOMINI (SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)

Mon. John 5:1-17. Micah 2:12-13Tues. John 5:18-30. Is. 30:19-26Wed. John 5:31-47. Jer. 3:11-19Th. John 6:16-29. Eze. 34:1-11Fri. John 6:30-40. Eze. 34:12-22Sat. John 6:41-59. Eze. 34:23-31

JUBILATE (THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)

Mon. John 6:60-71. Eze. 36:1-15Tues. John 7:1-13. Eze. 36:16-32Wed. John 7:14-24. Eze. 36:33-38Th. John 7:25-36. Haggai 2:2-9Fri. John 7:37-53. Zech. 2:1-13Sat. John 8:1-11. Zech. 11:1-17

CANTATE (FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)

Mon. John 8:12-20. Zech. 12:1-14Tues. John 8:21-29. Is. 65:1-7

Wed. John 8:30-45. Is. 65:8-16Th. John 9:1-13. Jer. 8:4-13Fri. John 9:14-34. Zech. 8:18-23Sat. John 9:35-41. Is. 49:22-26

ROGATE (FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)

Mon. John 10:1-5. Amos 9:8-15Tues. John 10:6-10. Is. 4:2-6Wed. Matt. 28:16-20. Is. 29:18-24 Ascension Day

Fri. Luke 24:50-53. Micah 7:7-13Sat. Acts 1:12-26. Micah 7:14-20

EXAUDI (SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION)Mon. John 10:17-21. Zech. 13:7-9Tues. John 10:22-31. Zech. 14:1-21

Wed. John 10:32-42. Is. 66:10-24Th. John 11:1-27. Jer. 46:27-28Fri. John 11:28-44. Is. 32:9-20Sat. John 11:45-57. Is. 57:15-21

WITSUNDAY (PENTECOST)WitmondayTues. Acts 2:14-36. Eze. 47:1-12Wed. Acts 2:37-47. Is. 45:18-21Th. John 14:1-22. Is. 45:22-25Fri. John 15:1-25. Jer. 9:23-26Sat. John 16:31-17:26. Is. 44:6-8

TRINITY SUNDAY Mon. Acts 3:1-21. Josh. 1:1-18Tues. Acts 4:1-37. Josh. 3:1-17

Wed. Acts 5:1-42. Josh. 4:1-24Th. Acts 6:1-15. Josh. 6:1-27Fri. Acts 7:1-60. Josh. 8:1-35Sat. Acts 8:1-40. Josh. 9:1-27

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Acts 9:1-43. Josh. 10:1-15Tues. Acts 10:1-33. Josh. 11:1-23Wed. Acts 11:1-30. Josh. 23:1-16Th. Acts 12:1-25. Josh. 24:1-31Fri. Acts 13:1-52. Judges 2:1-23

Sat. Acts 14:1-28. Judges 6:1-40

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. acts 15:1-41. Judges 7:1-25Tues. Acts 16:1-40. Judges 13:1-25Wed. Acts 17:1-15. Judges 14:1-20Th. Acts 18:1-28. Judges 15:1-20Fri. Acts 19:1-41. Judges 16:4-31Sat. Acts 20:1-38. 1 Sam. 1:1-28

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Mon. Acts 21:1-39. 1 Sam. 2:1-21Tues. Acts 21:40-22:29. 1 Sam. 3:1-21Wed. Acts 22:30-23:35. 1 Sam. 4: 1-22Th. Acts 24:1-27. 1 Sam. 5:1-12Fri. Acts 25:1-27. 1 Sam. 7:1-17Sat. Acts 26:1-32. 1 Sam. 8:1-22

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Acts 27:1-44. 1 Sam. 9:1-27Tues. Acts 28:1-31. 1 Sam. 10:1-27Wed. Rom. 1:1-15. 1 Sam. 12:1-25

Th. Rom 1:16-32. 1 Sam. 13:1-14Fri. Rom. 2:1-29. 1 Sam. 15:1-35Sat. Rom. 3:1-31. 1 Sam. 16:1-23

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Rom. 4:1-25. 1 Sam. 17:1-58

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Tues. Rom. 5:1-6:2. 1 Sam. 18:1-21Wed. Rom. 6:12-18. 1 Sam. 19:1-24Th. Rom. 7:1-25. 1 Sam. 20:1-42Fri. Rom. 8:1-11. 1 Sam. 22:1-23Sat. Rom. 13:1-7. 1 Sam. 24:1-22

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Rom. 14:1-15:3. 1 Sam. 26:1-25Tues. Rom. 14:14-33. 1 Sam. 28:3-25Wed. Rom. 16:1-27. 1 Sam. 31:1-13Th. 1 Cor. 1:10-31. 2 Sam. 1:1-27Fri. 1 Cor. 2:1-16. 2 Sam. 5:1-25Sat. 1 Cor. 4:6-5:5. 2 Sam. 6:1-23

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. 1 Cor. 5:9-6:20. 1 Chr. 16:1-43

Tues. 1 Cor. 7:1-40. 2 Sam. 7:1-29Wed. 1 Cor. 8:1-13. 2 Sam. 12:1-23Th. 1 Cor. 9:1-23. 2 Sam. 15:1-15Fri. 1 Cor. 10:14-33. 2 Sam. 16:5-35Sat. 1 Cor. 11:1-22. 2 Sam. 18:1-13

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. 1 Cor. 12:12-31. 2 Sam. 19:1-23Tues. 1 Cor. 14:1-40. 1 Chr. 21:1-30Wed. 1 Cr. 15:58-16:24. 1 Chr. 22:1-19Th. 2 Cor. 1:1-24. 1 Chr. 28:1-21

Fri. 2 Cor. 2:1-3:3. 2 Chr. 29:1-23Sat. 2 Cor. 6:11-7:16. 2 Chr. 1:1-13

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. 2 Cor. 8:1-24. 1 Kings 3:16-28Tues. 2 Cor. 9:1-15. 1 Kings 4:22-34Wed. 2 Cor. 10:1-18. 1 Kings 5:1-18Th. 2 Cor. 11:1-18. 2 Chr. 3:1-17Fri. 2 Cor. 12:19-13:13. 1 Kings 8:1-66Sat. Gal. 1:1-24. 1 Kings 7:1-12

TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Gal. 2:1-21. 1 Kings 9:1-28Tues. Gal. 3:1-14. 1 Kings 10:1-29Wed. Gal. 4:8-20. 1 Kings 11:1-43Th. Gal. 5:1-15. 1 Kings 12:1-33Fri. Gal. 6:11-18. 1 Kings 13:1-34Sat. Eph. 6:1-9. 1 Kings 14:1-31

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Eph. 6:18-24. 1 Kgs. 16:29-17:24Tues. Phil. 1:12-2:4. 1 Kings 18:1-46Wed. Phil. 2:19-30. 1 Kings 19:1-21Th. Phil. 3:1-11. 1 Kings 21:1-29Fri. Phl. 4:1-3. 1 Kgs. 22:52-2Kgs. 1:17Sat. Phil. 4:8-23. 2 Kings 2:1-25

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Col. 2:1-23. 2 Kings 4:1-44Tues. Col. 3:18-4:18. 2 Kings. 5:1-27Wed. 1 Thess. 1:1-10. 2 Kings 6:1-23Th. 1 Thess. 2:1-20. 2 kings 6:24-7:20

Fri. 1 Thess. 3:1-13. 2 Kings 8:1-15Sat. 1 Thess. 4:8-12. 2 Kings 9:1-37

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. 1 Thes. 5:12-28. 2 Kings 10:1-36Tues. 1 Tim. 1:1-20. 2 Chr. 22:1-12Wed. 1 Tim. 2:1-15. 2 Chr. 23:1-21Th. 1 Tim. 3:1-16. 2 Chr. 24:1-27Fri. 1 Tim. 4:1-16. 2 Kings 14:1-29Sat. 1 Tim. 5:1-25. 2 Kings. 15:1-38

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. 1 Tim. 6:1-21. Is. 6:1-13Tues. 2 Tim. 1:1-18. Amos 7:7-17Wed. 2 Tim. 2:1-26. 2 Kings. 16:1-20Th. Titus 1:1-16. 2 Kings 17:1-23Fri. Titus 2:1-10. 2 Kings 18:1-37Sat. Titus 2:15-3:3. 2 Kings 19:1-37

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Titus 3:8-15. 2 Kings 20:1-21Tues. Philemon 1:25. 2 Kings 21:1-26

Wed. Heb. 1:1-14. 2 Chr. 34:1-33Th. Heb. 2:5-3:6. 2 Chr. 35:20-36:10Fri. Heb. 4:14-5:14. Jer. 22:1-30Sat. Heb. 6:1-20. Jer. 25:1-14

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Heb. 7:1-28. Jer. 37:1-21Tues. Heb. 8:1-13. Jer. 38:1-28Wed. Heb. 9:1-10. Jer. 32:1-44Th. Heb. 9:16-28. Jer. 39:1-18Fri. Heb. 10:1-34. Jer. 29:1-23

Sat. Heb. 11:1-7. Daniel 1:1-21

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Heb. 11:17-40. Daniel 3:1-30Tue. Heb. 12:1-17. Daniel 4:1-37Wed. Heb. 13:1-25. Daniel 5:1-30Th. James. 1:1-15. Daniel 5:31-6:28Fri. James 2:1-13. Ezra 1:1-11Sat. James 2:14-26. Ezra 3:1-13

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. James 3:1-18. Ezra 4:1-24Tues. James 4:1-5:6. Haggai 1:1-15Wed. James 5:12-20. Ezra 5:1-17Th. 1 Peter 3:1-7. Ezra 6:1-22Fri. 1 Peter 3:15-22. Ezra 7:1-28Sat. 1 Peter 5:1-5. Ezra 8:31-9:15

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NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. 1 John 1:1-10. Neh. 1:1-11Tues. 1 John 2:1-17. Neh. 2:1-20Wed. 1 John 5:1-3. Neh. 4:1-23Th. 1 John 5:10-21. Neh. 8:1-18

Fri. 2 John 1-13. Neh. 9:1-38Sat. 3 John 1-14. Zech. 8:1-23

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Mon. Mark 4:1-41. Is. 43:1-13Tues. Luke 13:18-35. Is. 41:1-20Wed. Matt. 13:31-58. Hab. 2:1-4Th. Matt. 16:13-20. Is. 63:7-19Fri. 2 Cor. 3:10-4:18. Is. 64:1-12Sat. 2 Cor. 5:1-21. Is. 5:1-7

TWENTY-FIRSTSUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Mon. Eph. 1:1-23. Micah 6:1-9Tues. Eph. 2:1-22. Is. 58:1-14Wed. Eph. 4:7-21. Is. 59:1-21jTh. Eph. 4:29-32. Jer. 31:1-22Fri. Eph. 5:10-14. Jer. 31:23-40Sat. Eph. 5:22-23. Is. 48:1-22

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Mon. Matt. 18:1-22. Micah 4:9-5:1Tues. Mark 9:33-50. Is. 49:14-21Wed. Luke 17:20-37. Is. 2:10-21Th. Rom. 8:24-39. Is. 63:1-6Fri. Mark 12:1-12. Joel 2:1-11Sat. Matt. 25:14-30. Joel 2:12-27

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Mon. 1 Cor. 3:1-23. Joel 3:1-13Tues. Matt. 19:16-30. Joel 3:14-21

Wed. Luke 14:12-15. Obad. 1-21Th. Mark 13:1-37. Nah. 1:1-14Fri. Rom. 9:1-33. Nah. 1:15-3:19Sat. Rom. 10:1-21. Is. 10:5-27

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Mon. Rom. 11:1-33. Is. 13:1-22Tues. 2 Thess. 1:11-2:17. Is. 14:1-27Wed. 2 Thess. 3:1-18. Is. 47:1-15Th. 2 Tim. 3:1-17. Daniel 2:27-45Fri. 2 Tim. 4:1-22. Daniel 7:1-28Sat. Matt. 24:1-14. Daniel 9:1-2

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Mon. Matt. 24:29-51. Dan. 11:36-12:13Tues. Mat. 22:23-33 Eze. 38:1-23Wed. 1 Cor. 15:11-50. Eze. 39:1-29

Th. Heb. 3:7-4:13. Is. 43:14-25Fri. Heb. 11:8-16. Is. 33:17-24Sat. Heb. 12:18-29. Eze. 37:1-14

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Mon. 1 Peter 1:1-12. Zep. 3:9-20Tues. 1 Peter 1:13-2:10. Is. 34:1-17Wed. 1 Peter 4:1-7. Is. 35:1-10Th. 1 Peter 4:12-19. Is. 54:1-17Fri. 2 Peter 1:1-15. Is. 60:7-22

Sat. 2 Peter 2:1-22. Is. 62:1-12

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Mon. 2 Peter 3:1-18. Is. 65:17-25Tues. Jude 1-25. Eze. 37:15-28Wed. 1 John 2:18-29. Hab. 3:1-19Th. 1 john 3:1-12. Is. 40:27-31Fri. 1 john 3:19-24. Jer. 14:7-9Sat. 1 John 4:1-8. Mal. 3:7-18

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Introits and CollectsFor Sundays and Festivals of the Church Year

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT

IntroitUnto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in Thee;Let me not be ashamed; † Let not mine enemies triumph over me: Yea,let none that wait on Thee be ashamed.Psalm. Shew me Thy ways, O Lord: Teach me Thy Paths.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectStir up we beseech Thee, Thy power, O Lord, and come: that by Thyprotection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins,and saved by Thy mighty deliverance; Who livest and reignest with theFather and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT Introit

Daughter of Zion: behold thy salvation cometh.The Lord shall cause His glorious voice to be heard: and ye shall havegladness of heart.Ps. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel: Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock.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 withoutend. Amen.

Collect

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Thine OnlyBegotten Son: so that by His coming we may be enabled to serve Theewith pure minds; Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the HolyGhost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Introit

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.Let your moderation be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand.

Be careful for nothing: but in everything by prayer and supplication withthanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.Ps. Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast broughtback the captivity of Jacob.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.

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As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world withoutend. Amen.

Collect

Lord, we beseech Thee, give ear to our prayers: and lighten the darknessof our hearts, by Thy gracious visitation; Who livest and reignest withthe Father and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT Introit

Drop down, ye heavens, from above: and let the skies pour downrighteousness:Let the earth open: and bring forth salvation.

Ps. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament shewethHis handiwork.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectStir up, O Lord, we beseech Thee, Thy power, and come: and with greatmight succor us, that by the help of Thy grace whatsoever is hindered byour sins may be speedily accomplished, through Thy mercy andsatisfaction; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost:ever one God, world without end. Amen.

CHRISTMAS Introit

Unto us a child is born,† unto us a son is given: and the governmentshall be up on His shoulder.

And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God:the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.Ps. O sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous things.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 withoutend. Amen.

Collect for Christmas NightO God, who hast made this most holy night to shine with the brightness

of the true light: Grant, we beseech Thee, that as we have known onearth the mysteries of that light, we may also come to the fullness of its joys in heaven; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth andreigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world withoutend. Amen.

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Collect for Christmas DayGrant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God: that the new birth of Thine OnlyBegotten Son in the flesh may set us free who are held in the old bondageunder the yoke of sin; through the same, They Son, Jesus Christ, our

Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever oneGod, world without end. Amen.

SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Introit

Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord,forever.Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.Ps. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed

with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAlmighty and Everlasting God: direct our actions according to Thy goodpleasure, that in the name of Thy beloved Son, we may be made toabound in good works; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST – NEW YEAR Introit

O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth: Who hastset Thy glory above the heavens.What is man that Thou art mindful of him: and the Son of man that Thou

visitest him?Ps. Thou, O Lord, art our Father and our Redeemer: from everlasting isThy name.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO Lord God, who, for our sakes, hast made Thy Blessed Son, our Savior,

subject to the Law: and caused Him to endure the circumcision of theflesh; Grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit, that our hearts may bepure from all sinful desires and lusts; through the same, Thy Son, ourLord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the HolyGhost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

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Almighty and Everlasting God: from whom cometh down every goodand perfect gift; we give Thee thanks for all Thy benefits, temporal andspiritual, bestowed upon us in the year past, and we beseech Thee of Thygoodness, grant us a favorable and joyful year, defend us from all

dangers and adversities, and send upon us the fullness of Thy blessing;through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

SUNDAY AFTER NEW YEAR Introit

Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord,forever.Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.

Ps. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothedwith strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAlmighty and Everlasting God: direct our actions according to Thy goodpleasure, that in the name of Thy beloved Son, we may be made toabound in good works; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

EPIPHANY Introit

Behold, the Lord, the Ruler hath come: and the Kingdom, and the power,and the glory are in His hand.

Ps. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord withgladness.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest Thy Only BegottenSon to the gentiles: Mercifully grant, that we, who know Thee now by

faith, may after this life have the fruition of Thy glorious Godhead;through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth andreigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world withoutend. Amen.

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FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Introit

I saw also the Lord sitting up on a throne: high and lifted up.And I heard the voice of a great multitude, saying Alleluia: for the Lord

God Omni potent reigneth.Ps. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord withgladness.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO Lord, we beseech Thee mercifully to receive the prayers of Thy people

who call upon Thee: and grant that they may both perceive and knowwhat things they ought to do, and also may have grace and powerfaithfully to fulfill the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God,world without end. Amen.

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Introit

All the earth shall worship Thee: and shall sing unto Thee, O God.They shall sing unto Thy Name: O Thou Most High.Ps. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of Hisname, make his praise glorious.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 withoutend. Amen.

Collect

Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heavenand earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of Thy people, and grant usThy peace all the days of our life; through Thy Son, Jesus Christ, ourLord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever oneGod, world without end. Amen.

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Introit

Worship Him, all ye His angels: Zion heard and was glad.

The daughters of Judah rejoiced: because of Thy judgments, O Lord.Ps. The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of isles beglad thereof.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.

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Collect

Almighty and Everlasting God: mercifully look upon our infirmities, andin all our dangers and necessities stretch forth the right hand of Thymajesty, to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Introit

Worship Him, all ye His angels: Zion heard and was glad.

The daughters of Judah rejoiced: because of Thy judgments, O Lord.Ps. The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of isles beglad thereof.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAlmighty God: who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many andgreat dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannotalways stand upright; Grant to us such strength and protection as maysupport us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the HolyGhost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Introit

Worship Him, all ye His angels: Zion heard and was glad.The daughters of Judah rejoiced: because of Thy judgments, O Lord.Ps. The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of isles beglad thereof.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO Lord, we beseech Thee to keep Thy church and household continually

in Thy true religion: that they who do lean upon the hope of Thyheavenly grace may evermore be defended by Thy mighty power;through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

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SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Introit

The lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook.Ps. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts: My soul longeth,

yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world withoutend. Amen.

CollectO God, who in the glorious transfiguration of Thy Only Begotten Son:hast confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers,and who, in the voice that came from the bright cloud, didst in a

wonderful manner foreshow the adoption of sons; Mercifully vouchsafeto make us coheirs with the King of His glory, and bring us to theenjoyment of the same; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God worldwithout end. Amen.

SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY Introit

The sorrows of death compassed me: the sorrows of hell compassed meabout.In my distress, I called upon the Lord: and He heard my voice out of Histemple.Ps. I will love Thee, O Lord my strength: the Lord is my rock and myFortress!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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO Lord, we beseech Thee favorably to hear the prayers of Thy people:that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifullydelivered by Thy goodness, for the glory of Thy name; through JesusChrist, Thy Son, our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and theHoly Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY

IntroitAwake, why sleepest Thou, O Lord: Arise, cast us not off forever.Wherefore hidest Thou Thy face: and forgettest our affliction?Our soul is bowed down to the dust: arise for our help and redeem us.

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Ps. We have heard with our ears, O God: our fathers have told us whatwork Thou didst in their days.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.

CollectO God, who seest that we put not our trust in anything that we do:Mercifully grant, that by Thy power we may be defended against alladversity; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY

IntroitBe Thou my strong rock: for an house of de fence to save me.Thou art my rock and my Fortress: therefore Thy name’s sake lead meand guide me.Ps. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust;† let me never be ashamed: deliverme in my righteousness.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO Lord, we beseech Thee mercifully hear our prayers: and having set usfree from the bonds of sin, defend us from all evil; through Jesus Christ,Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the HolyGhost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

ASH WEDNESDAY (FIRST DAY OF LENT)

IntroitI will cry unto God Most High: unto God that performeth all things forme.Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge: until thesecalamities be overpast.Ps. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soultrusteth in Thee.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.

CollectAlmighty and Everlasting God: who hatest nothing that Thou has made,and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent; Create and make

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in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, andacknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of Thee, the God of allmercy, perfect remission and forgivness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord,who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God,

world without end. Amen.

INVOCAVIT (FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT)Introit

He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him: I will deliver him andhonor him.With long life will I satisfy him: and show him my salvation.Ps. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High: shall abideunder the shadow of the Almighty.


CollectO Lord, mercifully hear our prayer: and stretch forth the right hand ofThy majesty to defend us from them that rise up against us; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

REMINISCERE (SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT)Introit

Remember, O Lord, Thy tender mercies and Thy loving kindnesses: forthey have been ever of old.Let not mine enemies triumph over me: God of Israel, deliver us out ofall our troubles.Ps. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in Thee let

me not be ashamed.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO God, who seest that of ourselves we have no strength: keep us bothoutwardly and inwardly; that we may be defended from all adversitieswhich may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may

assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

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OCCULI (THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT)Introit

Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord: for He shall pluck my feet out of thenet.

Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate andafflicted.Ps. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in Thee letme not be ashamed.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectWe beseech Thee, Almighty God: look upon the hearty desires of Thy

humble servant, and stretch forth the right hand of Thy majesty to be ourdefense against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God,world without end. Amen.

LAETARE (FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT)Introit

Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her: all ye that love her.Rejoice for joy with her: all ye that mourn for her.Ps. I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of theLord.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectGrant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God: that we, who for our evil deeds

do worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of Thy grace maymercifully be relieved; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

JUDICA (FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT)Introit

Judge me, O God: and plead my cause against an un godly nation.O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man: for Thou art the God of

my strength.Ps. O send out Thy light and Thy truth: let them lead me; let them bringme un to Thy holy hill.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.

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Collect

We beseech Thee, Almighty God: mercifully to look upon Thy people,that by Thy great goodness they may be governed and preservedevermore, both in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, ourLord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever oneGod, world without end. Amen.

PALMARUM (SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT)Introit

Be not Thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste Thee to help me.

Save me from the lion’s mouth: and deliver me from the horns of theunicorns.Ps. My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?: Why art Thou so farfrom helping me?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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAlmighty and Everlasting God: who hast sent Thy Son, our Savior JesusChrist, 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 patience,and also be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same JesusChrist our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost:ever one God, world without end. Amen.

MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK IntroitPlead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight againstthem that fight against me.Take hold of shield and buckler: and stand up for mine help.Ps. Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them thatpersecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.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.

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the passion and intercession of Thine Only Begotten Son, who liveth andreigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever on God, world without end.Amen.

TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK Introit

God forbid that I should glory: save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.In Him is salvation, life, and resurrection from the dead: by Him we areredeemed and set at liberty.Ps. God be merciful unto us, and bless us: and cause His face to shineupon us.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.

CollectAlmighty and Everlasting God: Grant us grace so to pass through thisholy time of our Lord’s passion, that we may obtain the pardon of oursins; through the same, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK Introit

At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow: of things in heaven, andthings in earth, and things under the earth.For He became obedient unto death,† even the death of the cross:wherefore He is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.Ps. Hear my prayer, O Lord: and let my cry come unto Thee.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.

CollectGrant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God: that we, who for our evil deedsare continually afflicted, may mercifully be relieved by the passion ofThine Only Begotten Son; who liveth and reigneth with Thee and theHoly Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen

THURSDAY IN HOLY WEEK

IntroitGod forbid that I should glory: save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.In Him is salvation, life, and resurrection from the dead: by Him we areredeemed and set at liberty.

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Ps. God be merciful unto us, and bless us: and cause His face to shineupon us.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.

CollectO Lord God, who hast left unto us in a wonderful sacrament a memorialof Thy passion: Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may so use thissacrament of Thy body and blood, that the fruits of Thy redemption maycontinually be manifest in us; Thou, who livest and reignest with theFather and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

GOOD FRIDAY Introit

Surely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows: He waswounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities.All we like sheep have gone astray: and the Lord hath laid on Him theiniquity of us all.Ps. Hear my prayer, O Lord: and let my cry come unto Thee.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAlmighty God: we beseech Thee graciously to behold this Thy family, forwhich our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given upinto the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the cross; whonow liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God,world without end. Amen.

Merciful and Everlasting God, who hast not spared Thine only Son, butdelivered Him up for us all that He might bear our sins upon the cross:Grant that our hearts may be so fixed with steadfast faith in Him that wemay not fear the power of any adversaries; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord: Amen.

Almighty and Everlasting God: who hast willed that Thy Son shouldbear for us the pains of the cross, that Thou mightiest remove from us

the power of the adversary; help us so to remember and give thanks forour Lord’s passion that we may obtain remission of sin and redemptionfrom everlasting death; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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EASTER Introit

When I awake I am still with Thee. Hallelujah!: Thou hast laid Thinehand upon me. Hallelujah!

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is high, I cannot attain untoit. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!Ps. O Lord, Thou hast searched me, and known me: Thou knowest mydown-sitting and mine uprising.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 withoutend. Amen.

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He is risen, Hallelujah!: Why seek ye the Living among the dead?Hallelujah!Remember how He spake unto you, Hallelujah: the Son of Man must becrucified and the third day rise again. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!Ps. Thou crownedst Him with glory and honor: Thou madest Him tohave dominion over the works of Thy hands.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 withoutend. Amen.

The Collect for Easter EveO God, who didst enlighten this most holy night with the glory of theLord’s resurrection: Preserve in all Thy people the spirit of adoptionwhich Thou hast given, so that renewed in body and soul they mayperform unto Thee a pure service; through the same, our Lord JesusChrist, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one

God, world without end. Amen.

The Collect for Easter DayAl mighty God: Who, through Thine Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ,hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; Wehumbly beseech Thee, that, as Thou dost put into our minds gooddesires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect;through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Other Easter CollectsGrant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God: that we who do celebrate Thypaschal feast, kindled with heavenly desires, may ever thirst for theFountain of Life, Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord. Amen.

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Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God: that we who celebrate thesolemnities of the Lord’s resurrection, may be the renewal of Thy HolySpirit rise again from the death of the soul; through the same Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.

EASTER MONDAY Introit

When I awake I am still with Thee. Hallelujah!: Thou hast laid Thinehand upon me. Hallelujah!Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is high, I cannot attain untoit. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!Ps. O Lord, Thou hast searched me, and known me: Thou knowest mydown-sitting and mine uprising.


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He is risen, Hallelujah!: Why seek ye the Living among the dead?Hallelujah!Remember how He spake unto you, Hallelujah: the Son of Man must becrucified and the third day rise again. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!Ps. Thou crownedst Him with glory and honor: Thou madest Him tohave dominion over the works of Thy hands.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 withoutend. Amen.

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Almighty God: Who, through Thine Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ,hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; Wehumbly beseech Thee, that, as Thou dost put into our minds gooddesires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect;through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

QUASIMODO GENITI (FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)Introit

As newborn Babes: desire the sincere milk of the Word.Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilthearken unto me.Ps. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the Godof Jacob

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CollectGrant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God: that we who have celebrated thesolemnities of the Lord’s resurrection, may, by the help of Thy grace,bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conversation; through thesame Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Theeand the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

MISERICORDIAS (SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)Introit

The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord: By the Word of the Lordwere the heavens made.Ps. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for theupright.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectGod, who, by the humiliation of Thy Son, didst raise up the fallen world:Grant unto Thy faithful ones perpetual gladness, and those whom Thouhast delivered from the danger of everlasting death, do Thou makepartakers of eternal joys; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

JUBILATE (THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)

IntroitMake a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: † Sing forth the honor of Hisname: make his praise glorious.Ps. Say unto God, how terrible art Thou in Thy works: through thegreatness of Thy power shall Thine enemies submit themselves untoThee.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAlmighty God: who showest to them that be in error the light of Thytruth, 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

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religion that they may eschew those things that are contrary to theirprofession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.

CANTATE (FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)Introit

O sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous things.The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath Heopenly showed in the sight of the heathen.Ps. His right hand, and His holy arm: hath gotten Him the victory.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.

CollectO God, Who makest the minds of the faithful to be of one will; Grantunto Thy people that they may love what Thou commandest, and desirewhat Thou dost promise; that among the manifold changes of this world,our hearts may there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

ROGATE (FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER)Introit

With the voice of singing declare ye, and tell this: utter it even to the endof the earth. Hallelujah!The Lord hath redeemed His servant Jacob: Hallelujah, Hallelujah!Ps. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of Hisname; make His praise glorious.


CollectGrant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe ThyOnly Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended into theheavens; so may we also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with Himcontinually dwell, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy

Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

ASCENSION DAY Introit

Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? Hallelujah!

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This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, † shall so comein like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven: Hallelujah!Hallelujah!Ps. O clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of

triumph.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectGrant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe ThyOnly Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended into theheavens; so may we also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with Him

continually dwell, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the HolyGhost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

O King of Glory, Lord of Hosts, who didst this day ascend in triumph farabove all heavens; We beseech Thee leave us not comfortless, but send tous the Spirit of Truth, promised of the Father; O Thou, who, with theFather and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

EXAUDI (SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION)Introit

Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: Hallelujah!When Thou sadist, see ye my face; † my heart said unto Thee, Thy face,Lord, will I seek: Hide not Thy face from me. Hallelujah, Hallelujah!Ps. The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear?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.

CollectAlmighty, Everlasting God; Make us to have always a devout willtowards Thee, and to serve Thy majesty with a pure heart; through ThySon, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and theHoly Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

PENTECOST (WITSUNDAY)

IntroitThe Spirit of the Lord fill eth the world: Hallelujah!Let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let themexceedingly rejoice. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

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Ps. Let God arise; let His enemies be scattered: let them also that hateHim flee before Him.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.

CollectO God, who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people, by sending tothem the light of Thy Holy Spirit; Grant us by the same Spirit to have aright judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort;through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who with Thee and the HolyGhost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

WHITMONDAY The Spirit of the Lord fill eth the world: Hallelujah!Let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let themexceedingly rejoice. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!Ps. Let God arise; let His enemies be scattered: let them also that hateHim flee before Him.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO God, who didst give Thy Holy Spirit to Thine Apostles; Grant untoThy people the performance of their petitions, so that on us to whomThou hast given faith, Thou mayest also bestow peace; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth andreigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

TRINITY SUNDAY IntroitBlessed be the Holy Trinity, and the undivided Unity: Let us give gloryto Him because He hath shown His mercy to us.Ps. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy name in all the earth!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 withoutend. Amen.

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Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts: of Him, and through Him, and toHim, are all things.Ps. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy name in all the earth!

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Almighty and Everlasting God, who hast given unto us, Thy servants,grace by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of theEternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship theUnity; We beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst keep us steadfast in thisfaith, and evermore defend us from all adversities, who livest andreignest, one God, world without end. Amen.

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

O Lord, I have trusted in Thy mercy: my heart shall rejoice in Thysalvation.I will sing unto the Lord: because He hath dealt bountifully with me.Ps. How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord: How long wilt Thou hideThy face from me?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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO God, the strength of all them that put their trust in Thee; mercifullyaccept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortalnature we can do no good thing without Thee, grant us the help of Thygrace, that in keeping Thy commandments we may please Thee, both inwill and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reignethwith Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY IntroitThe Lord was my stay; † He brought me forth also in to a large place: Hedelivered me, because He de lighted in me.Ps. I will love Thee, O Lord, my strength: The Lord is my rock, and myfortress.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO Lord, who never failest to help and govern those whom Thou dostbring up in Thy steadfast fear and love; make us to have a perpetual fearand love of Thy holy name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,

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who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God,world without end. Amen.

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

IntroitTurn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate andafflicted.Look upon mine affliction and my pain: and forgive all my sins.Ps. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in Thee, letme not be ashamed.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO God, the protector of all that trust in Thee, without whom nothing isstrong, nothing is holy; increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; thatThou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through thingstemporal that we finally lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christour Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, everone God, world without end. Amen.

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

The Lord is my light and my salvation; † whom shall I fear?: The Lord isthe strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me: theystumbled and fell.Ps. Though an host should en camp against me: my heart shall not fear.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.


CollectGrant, O Lord, we beseech Thee, that the course of this world may be sopeaceably ordered by Thy governance, that Thy church may joyfullyserve Thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, ourLord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever oneGod, world without end. Amen.

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: Thou hast been my help.Leave me not, neither forsake me: O God of my salvation.

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Ps. The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear?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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO God, who hast prepared for them that love Thee such good things aspass man’s understanding; Pour into our hearts such love toward Thee,that we, loving Thee above all things, may obtain Thy promises, whichexceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God,world without end. Amen.

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

The Lord is the strength of His people: He is the saving strength of Hisanointed.Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance: feed them also, and liftthem up forever.Ps. Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord, my rock; be not silent unto me: lest ifThou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectLord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all goodthings; graft in our hearts the love of Thy name, increase in us truereligion, nourish us with all goodness, and of Thy great mercy keep us inthe same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and

reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world withoutend. Amen.

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

O clap your hands, all ye people: Shout unto God with the voice oftriumph.Ps. He shall subdue the people under us: and the nations under our feet.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.


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CollectO God, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both inheaven and earth; we humbly beseech Thee to put away from us allhurtful things, and to give us those things which be profitable for us;

through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

We have thought of Thy loving kindness, O God: in the midst of Thytemple.According to Thy name, O God, so is Thy praise unto the ends of theearth: Thy right hand is full of righteousness.

Ps. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, inthe mountain of His holiness.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectGrant to us, Lord, we beseech Thee, the Spirit to think and do alwayssuch things as are right; that we, who cannot do anything that is goodwithout Thee, may be Thee be enabled to live according to Thy will;through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Behold, God is mine Helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.He shall reward evil un to mine enemies: cut them off in Thy truth, O

Lord.Ps. Save me, O God, by Thy name: and judge me by Thy strength.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectLet Thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of Thy humbleservants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such

things as shall please Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

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TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

As for me, I will call upon God; † and He shall hear my voice: He hathdelivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me.

God shall hear and afflict them; † even He that abideth of old: Cast thyburden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.Ps. Give ear to my prayer, O God: and hide not Thyself from mysupplication.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 withoutend. Amen.

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

IntroitGod is in His holy habitation, † He is God who setteth the solitary infamilies: The God of Israel is He that giveth strength and power un toHis people.Ps. Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered: let them also that hateHim flee before Him.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAlmighty and Everlasting God, Who art always more ready to hear thanwe 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 thosethings whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good thingswhich we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and meditationof Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee

and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Make haste, O God, to deliver me: make haste to help me, O Lord.Let them be ashamed and confounded: that seek after my soul.Ps. Let them be turned backward, and put to confusion: that desire myhurt.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.


CollectAlmighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that Thyfaithful people do unto Thee true and laudable service; Grant, we

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beseech Thee, that we may so faithfully serve Thee in this life, that wefail not finally to attain Thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ,Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the HolyGhost, true God, world without end. Amen.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Have respect, O Lord, un to Thy covenant: O let not the op pressedreturn ashamed.Arise, O God, plead Thine own cause: and forget not the voice of Thineenemies.Ps. O God, why hast Thou cast us off forever: Why doth Thine angersmoke against the sheep of Thy pasture?


CollectAlmighty and Everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope,and charity; and that we may obtain that which Thou dost promise,make us to love that which Thou dost command; through Jesus Christ,Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the HolyGhost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Behold, O God, our shield, and look upon the face of Thine Anointed:For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand.Ps. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts: My soul longeth,yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord.


CollectKeep, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy church with Thy perpetual mercy;and because the frailty of man without Thee cannot but fall, keep us everby Thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable toour salvation; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and


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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me: O Thou, my God, save Thyservant that trust eth in Thee.

Be merciful to me, O Lord: for I cry un to Thee daily.Ps. Rejoice the soul of Thy servant: for unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up mysoul.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO Lord, we beseech Thee, let continual pity cleanse and defend Thy

church; and because it cannot continue in safety without Thy succor,preserve it evermore by Thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ,Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the HolyGhost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry un to Thee daily.For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive: and plenteous in mercyunto all them that call upon Thee.Ps. Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectLord, we pray Thee, that Thy grace may always go before and follow

after us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and upright are Thy judgments: Deal withThy servant according to Thy mercy.Ps. Blessed are the un defiled in the way: who walk in the law of the

Lord.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world withoutend. Amen.

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CollectLord we beseech Thee, grant Thy people grace, to withstand thetemptations of the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow Thee,the only God; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and


EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Reward them that wait for Thee, O Lord: and let Thy prophets be foundfaithful.Hear the prayer of Thy servants: and of Thy people Israel.Ps. I was glad when they said onto me: Let us go into the house of the

Lord.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world withoutend. Amen.

CollectO God, forasmuch as without Thee we are not able to please Thee;mercifully grant, that Thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and ruleour hearts; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth andreigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world withoutend. Amen.

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Say unto my soul, I am Thy salvation: The righteous cry, and the Lordheareth;He delivereth them out of their troubles: He is their God forever and

ever.Ps. Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words ofmy mouth.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO Almighty and most merciful God, of Thy bountiful goodness keep us,

we beseech Thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready,both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that Thouwouldst have done; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who livethand reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

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TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

The Lord our God is righteous in all His works which He doeth: for weobeyed not His voice.

Give glory to Thy name, O Lord: and deal with us according to themultitude of Thy mercies.Ps. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, inthe mountain of His holiness.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 withoutend. Amen.

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Grant, we beseech Thee, merciful Lord, to Thy faithful people pardonand peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve Theewith a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who livethand reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

The whole world is in Thy power, O Lord, King Almighty: there is noman that can gainsay Thee.For Thou hast made heaven and earth, † and all the wondrous thingsunder the heaven: Thou art Lord of all.Ps. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the law of theLord.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectLord, we beseech Thee to keep Thy household, the Church, in continualgodliness; that through Thy protection it may be free from all adversities,and devoutly given to serve Thee in good works, to the glory of Thyname; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reignethwith Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

IntroitIf Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities: O Lord, who shall stand?But there is forgiveness with Thee: that Thou mayest be feared, O God ofIsrael.

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Ps. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord: Lord hear myvoice.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.

CollectO God, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness; beready, we beseech Thee, to hear the devout prayers of Thy Church: andgrant that those things which we ask faithfully, we may obtaineffectually; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth andreigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world withoutend. Amen.

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord: thoughts ofpeace, and not of evil.Then shall ye call upon Me, and pray unto Me, † and I will hearken untoyou: and I will turn your captivity, and gather you from all nations andfrom all places.Ps. Lord, Thou hast been favorable un to Thy land: Thou hast broughtback the captivity of Jacob.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAbsolve, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy people from their offences; thatfrom the bonds of our sins which, by reason of our frailty, we have

brought upon us, we may be delivered by Thy bountiful goodness;through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord ourMaker.For He is our God: and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep

of His hand.Ps. O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to therock of our salvation.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.

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Collect

Stir up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the wills of Thy faithful people, thatthey, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of Thee beplenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: deliver me from the

hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.Let me not be ashamed, O Lord: for I have called upon Thee.Ps. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be ashamed.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAlmighty God, we beseech Thee, show Thy mercy unto Thy humbleservants, that we who put no trust in our merits may not be dealt withafter the severity of Thy judgment, but according to Thy mercy; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Introit

I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord: thoughts of

peace, and not of evil.Then shall ye call upon Me, and pray unto Me, † and I will hearken untoyou: and I will turn your captivity, and gather you from all nations andfrom all places.Ps. Lord, Thou hast been favorable un to Thy land: Thou hast broughtback the captivity of Jacob.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectAbsolve, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy people from their offences; thatfrom the bonds of our sins which, by reason of our frailty, we havebrought upon us, we may be delivered by Thy bountiful goodness;

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through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

THE FESTIVAL OF HARVEST

IntroitO Lord, Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness: and Thy paths dropfatness.Thou visitest the earth and waterest it: Thou blessest the springingthereof.Ps. Praise waiteth for Thee, O God, in Zion: and unto Thee shall the vowbe performed.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.

CollectAlmighty God, most merciful Father, who openest Thy hand, andsatisfiest the desire of every living thing; we give Thee most humble andhearty thanks that Thou hast crowned the fields with Thy blessing, andhast permitted us once more to gather in the fruits of the earth; and webeseech Thee to bless and protect the living seed of Thy Word sown inour hearts, that in the plenteous fruits of righteousness we may alwayspresent to Thee an acceptable thank-offering; through Jesus Christ, ThySon, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost,ever one God, world without end. Amen.

THE FESTIVAL OF THE REFORMATION Introit

The Lord of Hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our refuge.Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed: and though the

mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.Ps. God is our refuge and strength: a very present help in trouble.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO Lord God, Heavenly Father; pour out, we beseech Thee, Thy HolySpirit upon Thy faithful people, keep them steadfast in Thy grace and

truth, protect and comfort them in all temptation, defend them againstall enemies of Thy Word, and bestow upon Christ’s Church militant Thysaving peace; through the same Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth andreigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world withoutend. Amen.

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A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER Introit

Hear, O heavens, and give ear, for the Lord hath spoken: I havenourished and brought up children, and they have re belled against me.

They have forsaken the Lord, † they have provoked the Holy One ofIsrael unto anger: they are gone away backward.Ps. If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities; O Lord, who shall stand?

On this day the Gloria Patri is omitted.

CollectAlmighty and most merciful God, our heavenly Father, of whosecompassion there is no end, who art longsuffering, gracious, andplenteous in goodness and truth; forgiving iniquity, transgression, and

sin; we have sinned and done perversely, we have forsaken andgrievously offended Thee; against Thee, Thee only, have we sinned anddone evil in Thy sight; But we beseech Thee, O Lord, remember notagainst us former iniquities; let Thy tender mercies speedily prevent us,for we are brought very low; help us, O God of our salvation, and purgeaway our sins, for the glory of Thy holy name, and for the sake of Thydear Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Theeand the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

A DAY OF SPECIAL THANKSGIVING Introit

Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord: praise ye the Lord.Praise Him for His mighty acts: praise Him according to His excellentgreatness.Ps. Praise ye the Lord; praise God in His sanctuary: praise Him in thefirmament of His power.Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.


CollectAlmighty God, our Heavenly Father, whose mercies are new unto usevery morning, and who, though we have in no wise deserved Thygoodness, dost abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul;give us, we pray Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may heartilyacknowledge Thy merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for all Thy

benefits, and serve Thee in willing obedience: through Jesus Christ, ThySon, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost,ever one God, world without end. Amen.

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THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST Introit

We have thought of Thy loving kindness, O God: in the midst of Thytemple.

According to Thy name, O God, so is Thy praise unto the ends of theearth: Thy right hand is full of righteousness.Ps. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, inthe mountain of His holiness.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 withoutend. Amen.

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Almighty and Ever-living God, we humbly beseech Thy majesty, that asThine Only Begotten Son was this day presented in the temple insubstance of our flesh so we may be presented unto Thee with pure andclean hearts, by the same Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth andreigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world withoutend. Amen.

THE ANNUNCIATION Introit

All the rich among the people shall en treat Thy favor: She shall bebrought unto the King in raiment of needlework.Her companions shall be brought unto Thee: I speak of the things whichI have made touching the King.Ps. My heart is indicting a good matter: I speak of the things which Ihave made touching the King.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.

CollectWe beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts; that as wehave known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message ofan angel, so by His cross and passion we may be brought unto the gloryof His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who livethand reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

THE VISITATION Introit

All the rich among the people shall en treat Thy favor: She shall bebrought unto the King in raiment of needlework.

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Her companions shall be brought unto Thee: I speak of the things whichI have made touching the King.Ps. My heart is indicting a good matter: I speak of the things which Ihave made touching the King.


CollectAlmighty God, who hast dealt wonderfully with Thy handmaiden theVirgin Mary, and hast chosen her to be the mother of Thy Son, and hastgraciously made known that Thou regardest the poor and lowly and thedespised; grant us grace in all humility and meekness to receive Thy

Word with hearty faith, and so be made one with Thy dear Son; wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, wordwithout end. Amen.

EVANGELISTS’, APOSTLES’, AND MARTYRS’ DAYS Introit

I know whom I have believed: and am persuaded that He is able to keepthat which I have committed unto Him against that day.There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness: which the Lord, therighteous Judge, shall give me.Ps. O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known men: Thou knowest mydown-sitting and mine uprising.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 withoutend. Amen.

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O Almighty God, who hast built Thy Church upon the foundation of theApostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the HeadCornerstone; grant us to be joined together in unity of spirit by theirdoctrine, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable unto Thee;through Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth withThee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

O Almighty God, Who hast instructed Thy holy Church with theheavenly doctrine of Thy Evangelists and Apostles; give us grace, that

being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, wemay be established in the truth of Thy holy Gospel; through Jesus Christ,Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the HolyGhost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

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O Almighty God, who hast knit together Thine elect in one communionand fellowship in the mystical body of Thy Son Christ our Lord; grant usgrace so to follow Thy blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, thatwe may come to those unspeakable joys which Thou hast prepared for

those who unfeignedly love Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord, wholiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, worldwithout end. Amen.

ST. MICHAEL’S DAY Introit

Bless the Lord, ye His angels, that excel in strength: that do Hiscommandments, hearkening unto the voice of His word.Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts: ye ministers of His that do His

pleasure.Ps. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all this is within me bless His holyname.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 withoutend. Amen.

CollectO everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the serviced ofangels and men in a wonderful order; mercifully grant, that as Thy holyangels always do Thee service in heaven, so by Thy appointment theymay succor and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

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Propers for Each Sunday of the Church Year

ADVENT Invitatory

Behold, the King cometh: O come, let us worship Him.

Antiphons

1. Behold, the name of the Lord cometh from far: and let the whole earthbe filled with His glory.

2. Come, O Lord, and make no tarrying: loosen the bonds of Thy people

Israel.

3. Rejoice greatly, O Jerusalem: behold, Thy King cometh.

4. Behold, the Lord shall come, and all His saints with Him: and in thatday the light shall be great. Hallelujah.

Responsory

R: Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David arighteous Branch, And a King shall Reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. ‡

V: In His days shall Judah be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely. ‡ Andthis is His name whereby He shall be called, the Lord our Righteousness.

V: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.‡ And

this is His name whereby He shall be called, the Lord our Righteousness.

Versicles

1. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined: OurGod shall come. Hallelujah.

2. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Hallelujah. Make His pathsstraight. Hallelujah.

3. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, † and let the skies pourdown righteousness: Let the earth open and bring forthsalvation.

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CHRISTMAS

InvitatoryUnto us the Christ is born: O come, let us worship Him.

Antiphons

1. The Lord hath said unto me: Thou art my Son, this day have I begottenThee.

2. The Lord hath sent redemption unto His people: He hath commandedHis covenant forever.

3. Of the fruit of thy body: will I set upon thy throne.

4. Christ the Lord, our Savior, † Everlasting God and Mary’s Son: wepraise Thee evermore.

Responsory

R: The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. And we beheld Hisglory, ‡ The glory as of the Only-Begotten of the Father, full of Graceand truth.

V: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and theWord was God. ‡ The glory as of the Only-Begotten of the Father, full ofGrace and truth.

V: Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. ‡ Theglory as of the Only-Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

Versicles

1. At even ye shall know that the Lord will come: And in the morning,then shall ye see the glory of the Lord.

2. As the bridegroom from his chamber: Cometh forth the Lord to runHis race.

3. The Word was made flesh. Hallelujah. And dwelt among us.Hallelujah.

4. Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord: God is the Lord,which hath showed us light.

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5. Unto us a child is born. Hallelujah. Unto us a Son is given. Hallelujah.

6. Unto you is born this day a Savior. Hallelujah. Which is Christ theLord. Hallelujah.

EPIPHANY

Invitatory

Christ hath appeared unto us: O come, let us worship Him.

Antiphons

1. Give unto the Lord Glory and strength: worship the Lord in the beautyof holiness.

2. The Lord hath made known His Word. Hallelujah: The word of Hissalvation. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

3. A light to lighten the gentiles: and the glory of Thy people Israel.

4. We have seen His star in the east: and are come to worship Him.

Responsory

R: Arise, shine, for thy light is come, ‡ and the glory of the Lord is risenupon thee.

V: And the gentiles shall Come to Thy light, and kings to the brightnessof Thy rising. ‡ and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

V: Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. ‡ andthe glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

Versicles

1. The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents.Hallelujah. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.Hallelujah.

2. All they from Sheba shall come. Hallelujah. They shall bringgold and incense. Hallelujah.

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3. Praise the Lord, all ye nations. Hallelujah. Praise Him, all yepeople. Hallelujah.

LENT / THE PASSION SEASON

Antiphons

1. Man shall not live by bread alone: but by every word that proceedethout of the mouth of God.

2. Behold, now is the accepted time: behold now is the day of salvation.

3. The kings of the earth set themselves, † and the rulers take counseltogether: against the Lord and against His Anointed.

4. He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, † yet he opened not Hismouth: and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

Responsory

R: He was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, He was oppressed and Hewas afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: ‡ He was delivered up todeath, that He might quicken His people.

V: In Salem also is His tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. ‡ Hewas delivered up to death, that He might quicken His people.

V: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. ‡ Hewas delivered up to death, that He might quicken His people.

Versicles

1. Save me from the lion’s mouth, O Lord. And deliver me fromthe horns of the unicorns.

2. Christ became obedient unto death: Even the death of thecross.

3. Christ was wounded for our transgressions: He was bruisedfor our iniquities.

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EASTER

Invitatory

The Lord is risen indeed: Hallelujah.

Antiphons

1. Hallelujah: Hallelujah! Hallelujah.

2. I laid me down and slept; I awaked: for the Lord sustained me.Hallelujah!

3. Hallelujah! The Lord is risen. Hallelujah: As He said unto you.Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

4. Hallelujah! Abide with us, for it is toward evening: and the day is farspent. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Responsory

R: Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no moredominion over Him. ‡ In that he liveth, he Liveth unto God. Hallelujah!Hallelujah!

V: Christ was delivered for our offences and raised again for our Justification. ‡ In that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Hallelujah!Hallelujah!

V: Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. ‡ In that

he liveth, he liveth unto God. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Versicles

1. The Lord is risen from the grave. Hallelujah. Who hung for usupon the tree. Hallelujah.

2. Then were the disciples glad. Hallelujah. When they saw theLord. Hallelujah.

3. This is the day which the Lord hath made. Hallelujah. We willrejoice and be glad in it. Hallelujah.

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4. The Lord is risen indeed. Hallelujah. And hath appeared untoSimon. Hallelujah.

ASCENSION DAY

InvitatoryHallelujah! The King ascendeth into Heaven:

O come, let us worship Him. Hallelujah.

Antiphons

1. If I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you: but if I depart,I will send Him unto you. Hallelujah.

2. Hallelujah! Christ hath ascended up on high. Hallelujah!: And hath ledcaptivity captive. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

3. I ascend unto my Father and your Father: and to my God and yourGod. Hallelujah.

Responsory

R: Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel. Hallelujah! ‡ He thatbelieveth and is baptized shall be saved. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

V: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. ‡ Hethat believeth and is baptized shall be saved. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

V: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. ‡ Hethat believeth and is baptized shall be saved. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Versicles1. I will not leave you comfortless. Hallelujah! I go away andcome again unto you. Hallelujah.

2. God is gone up with a shout. Hallelujah. The Lord with thesound of a trumpet. Hallelujah.

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PENTECOST (WHITSUNTIDE)

Invitatory

Hallelujah! The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world:O come, let usworship Him. Hallelujah!

Antiphons

1. Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the hearts of Thy faithful people, †and kindle in them the fire of Thy love: Thou, who throughdivers tongues gatherest together the nations in the unity of thefaith. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

2. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: and Thourenewest the face of the earth. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

3. I will not leave you comfortless. Hallelujah!: I will come toyou, and your heart shall rejoice. Hallelujah!

Responsory

R: And there appeared unto the Apostles cloven tongues, like as of fire.Hallelujah! And the Holy Ghost sat upon each of them. Hallelujah!Hallelujah!

V: And they began to speak with other tongues the wonderful works ofGod. ‡ And the Holy Ghost sat upon each of them.

V: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. ‡ And

the Holy Ghost sat upon each of them.

Versicles

1. The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah! He shallteach you all things. Hallelujah.

2. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah. Andthey began to speak. Hallelujah.

3. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Hallelujah: And renew aright spirit within me. Hallelujah!

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THE FESTIVAL OF TRINITY

Invitatory

The true God, One in Three, and Three in One:O come, let us worship Him.

Antiphons

1. Unto Thee do we call, Thee do we praise, Thee do we worship: Oblessed Trinity.

2. Glory be to Thee, Coequal Trinity: one God before all worlds began,

and now and forever more.

3. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty: Which was, and is, and is tocome.

Responsory

R: We bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Praise Him andmagnify Him forever.

V: Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven, and above all tobe praised and glorified forever. ‡ Praise Him and magnify Him forever.

V: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. ‡ PraiseHim and magnify Him forever.

Versicles

1. We bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Praise Him andmagnify Him forever.

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THE FESTIVAL OF REFORMATION

Antiphon

I will speak of Thy testimonies also before kings: and will not beashamed.

Versicles

1. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet. Hallelujah: And a light untomy path. Hallelujah.

2. The Lord our God be with us. Hallelujah: As He was with our

fathers. Hallelujah.

3. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion. Hallelujah: BuildThou the walls of Jerusalem. Hallelujah.

4. Stand fast therefore in the liberty. Hallelujah: WherewithChrist hath made you free. Hallelujah!

A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER

Antiphon

Be merciful unto me, O Lord, for I cry unto Thee daily:Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, and hear me, for I am poor and needy.

Versicles

1. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving-kindness: According unto the multitude of Thy tender merciesblot out my transgressions.

2. Enter not into judgment with Thy servant, O Lord: For in Thysight shall no man living be justified.

3. Lord, deal not with us after our sins: Nor reward us accordingto our iniquities.

4. Create in us a clean heart, O God. And take not Thy HolySpirit from us.

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5. We have sinned with our fathers: We have committediniquity, we have done wickedly.

THE FESTIVAL OF CHURCH DEDICATION

Antiphon

The Lord is in His holy temple: the Lord’s throne is in heaven.

Versicles

1. Thy testimonies are very sure. Hallelujah: Holiness becomethThine house, O Lord, forever. Hallelujah!

THE COMMEMORATION OF THE DEAD

Antiphon

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no moredeath, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain;

for the former things are passed away.

Versicles

1. We have here no continuing city. Hallelujah: But we seek oneto come. Hallelujah!

2. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Hallelujah: Theyrest from their labors and their works do follow them.Hallelujah!

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Canticles

BENEDICITE OMNIA OPERA THE SONG OF THE THREE CHILDREN

O all ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifyhim forever.

O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Heavens, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him forever.

O ye Waters that be above the firmament, bless ye the Lord: praise him,and magnify him forever.

O all ye Powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifyhim forever.

O ye Sun and Moon, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Stars of heaven, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Showers and Dew, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Winds of God, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Winter and Summer, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifyhim forever.

O ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

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O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Nights and Days, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him

forever.

O ye Light and Darkness, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Lightnings and Clouds, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifyhim forever.

O let the Earth bless the Lord: yea, let it praise him, and magnify him

forever.

O ye Mountains and Hills, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifyhim forever.

O all ye Green Things upon the earth, bless ye the Lord: praise him, andmagnify him forever.

O ye Wells, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him forever.

O ye Seas and Floods, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O ye Whales, and all that move in the waters, bless ye the Lord: praisehim, and magnify him forever.

O all ye Fowls of the air, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him

forever.

O all ye Beasts and Cattle, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifyhim forever.

O ye Children of Men, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

O let Israel bless the Lord: praise him, and magnify him forever.

O ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify himforever.

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O ye Servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifyhim forever.

O ye Spirits and Souls of the Righteous, bless ye the Lord: praise him,

and magnify him forever.

O ye holy and humble Men of heart, bless ye the Lord: praise him, andmagnify him forever.

Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost: praise him, andmagnify him forever.

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 withoutend. Amen.

CONFITEBOR TIBI ISAIAH 12:1-6

O Lord, I will praise thee though thou wast angry with me: thine anger isturned away, and thou comfortedst me.

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.

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, declarehis doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in allthe earth.

Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One ofIsrael in the midst of thee.



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EXULTAVIT COR MEUM 1 SAMUEL 2:2-10

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.

There is none holy as the Lord: † for there is none beside thee: neither isthere any rock like our God.

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of yourmouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions areweighed.

The bows of the mighty men are broken: and they that stumbled aregirded with strength.

They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they thatwere hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she thathath many children is waxed feeble.

The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and

bringeth up.

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 thedunghill, † to set them among princes, and to make them inherit thethrone of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and he hath setthe world upon them.

He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent indarkness: for by strength shall no man prevail.

The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; † out of heavenshall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth;and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of hisanointed.



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CANTEMUS DOMINO EXODUS 15:1-19

I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and

his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he ismy God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and Iwill exalt him.

The Lord is a man of war: the Lord is his name.

Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen

captains also are drowned in the Red sea.

The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.

Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, OLord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that

rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed themas stubble.

And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, †the floods stood upright as an heap: and the depths were congealed inthe heart of the sea.

The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil: mylust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall

destroy them.

Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as leadin the mighty waters.

Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods?: who is like thee,glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

Thou stretchedst out thy right hand: the earth swallowed them.

Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed:thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.

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The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on theinhabitants of Palestina.

Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; † the mighty men of Moab,

trembling shall take hold upon them: all the inhabitants of Canaan shallmelt away.

Fear and dread shall fall upon them: by the greatness of thine arm theyshall be as still as a stone: till thy people pass over, O Lord, till the peoplepass over, which thou hast purchased.

Thou shalt bring them in: and plant them in the mountain of thineinheritance,

In the place, O Lord, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in theSanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established: The Lord shallreign forever and ever.



DOMINE, AUDIVI HABAKKUK 3:2-19

O Lord, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: † O Lord, revive thywork in the midst of the years: in the midst of the years make known; inwrath remember mercy.

God came from Teman: and the Holy One from mount Paran.

His glory covered the heavens: and the earth was full of his praise.

And his brightness was as the light: he had horns coming out of his handand there was the hiding of his power.

Before him went the pestilence: and burning coals went forth at his feet.

He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder thenations;

And the everlasting mountains were scattered: the perpetual hills didbow: his ways are everlasting.

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Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people: even for salvationwith thine anointed;

Thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked: by discoveringthe foundation unto the neck.

I will rejoice in the Lord: I will joy in the God of my salvation.

The Lord God is my strength: and he will make me to walk upon minehigh places.



AUDITE, COELI DEUTERONOMY 32:1-43

Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak: and hear, O earth the words ofmy mouth.

My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distill as the dew: asthe small rain upon the tender herb and as the showers upon the grass.

Because I will publish the name of the Lord: ascribe ye greatness untoour God.

He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment.

A God of truth and without iniquity: just and right is He.

The Lord’s portion is His people: Jacob is the lot of His inheritance.

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.

And He shall say, I lift up My hand to heaven: and say, I live forever.

Rejoice, O ye nations, with His people: for He will avenge the blood ofHis servants.

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He will render vengeance to His adversaries: and will be merciful untoHis land and to His people.



EGO DIXI ISAIAH 38:10-20

I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: Iam deprived of the residue of my years.

I said, I shall not see the Lord, even the Lord, in the land of the living: Ishall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world.

Mine age is departed and is removed from me as a shepherd’s tent: Ihave cut off like a weaver my life; from day even to night wilt Thoumake an end of me.

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.

Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter; † I did mourn as a dove: mineeyes fail with looking upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; undertake forme.

What shall I say? He hath both spoken unto me and Himself hath doneit: I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul.

O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of myspirit: so wilt Thou recover me and make me to live.

Behold, for peace I had great bitterness, † but Thou hast in love to mysoul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for Thou hast cast all my sinsbehind Thy back.

For the grave cannot praise Thee, † death cannot celebrate Thee: theythat go down into the pit cannot hope for Thy truth.

The living, the living, he shall praise Thee, as I do this day: the father tothe children shall make known Thy truth.

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The Lord was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to thestringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the Lord.



BEATI PAUPERES MATTHEW 5:3-12

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for theyshall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirsis the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute you † and shall

say all manner of evil against you falsely for My sake: rejoice and beexceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven.



DIGNUS EST AGNUS

REVELATION 5:1-14

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches andwisdom: and strength and honor and glory and blessing.

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Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto Him that sitteth uponthe throne: and unto the Lamb forever and ever.

Great and marvelous 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 onlyart holy.

Praise our God, all ye His servants: and ye that fear Him, both small andgreat.

Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth: Alleluia, Alleluia!

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PSALMS

Psalm 1. Beatus vir.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly: nor standethin the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

But his delight is in the law of the Lord: and in his law doth he meditate day andnight.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water: that bringeth forth hisfruit in his season.

His leaf also shall not wither: and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment: nor sinners in thecongregation of the righteous.

For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shallperish.


As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end.Amen.

Psalm 2, Quare fremueiiint gentes.

Why do the heathen rage: and the people imagine a vain thing?

The kings of the earth set themselves, † and the rulers take counsel together:

against the Lord, and against his Anointed, saying,

Let us break their bands asunder : and cast away their cords from us.

He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Then shall He speak unto them in his wrath: and vex them in his soredispleasure.

Yet have I set my king: upon my holy hill of Zion.

I will declare the decree: † the Lord hath said unto me: Thou art my Son; this dayhave I begotten Thee.Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance: and theuttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

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Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron: thou shalt dash them in pieces like apotter's vessel.

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

Serve the Lord with fear: and rejoice with trembling.

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, † and ye perish from the way, when his wrath iskindled but a little : blessed are they that put their trust in him.



Psalm 6. Domine ne in furore.

O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger: neither chasten me in thy hotdispleasure.

Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones arevexed.

My soul is also sore vexed: but Thou, O LORD, how long?

Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercy's sake.

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give theethanks?

I am weary with my groaning; † all the night make I my bed to swim: I water mycouch with my tears.

Mine eye is consumed because of grief: it waxeth old because of all mine

enemies.

Depart from me all ye workers of iniquity: for the Lord hath heard the voice ofmy weeping.

The Lord hath heard my supplication: the LORD will receive my prayer.

Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and beashamed suddenly.



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Psalm 8. Domine, Dominus noster.

O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth: Who hast set thyglory above the heavens.

Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because ofthine enemies: that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers: the moon and the stars,which thou hast ordained;

What is man, that thou art mindful of him: and the son of man, that thou visitesthim?

For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels: and hast crowned himwith glory and honor.

Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands: thou hast putall things under his feet ;

All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; † The fowl of the air, and thefish of the sea: and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

Lord our Lord: how excellent is thy name in all the earth!



Psalm 16. Conserva me, Domine.

-Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodnessextendeth not to thee;

But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent: in whom is all mydelight.

Their sorrows shall be multiplied: that hasten after another god; † Their drinkofferings of blood will I not offer: nor take up their names into my lips.

The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest mylot.

The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places: yea, I have a goodly heritage.

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I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in thenight-seasons.

I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall notbe moved.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest inhope.

For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell: neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One tosee corruption.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life; † in thy presence is fullness of joy: at thy righthand there are pleasures for evermore.



Psalm 18. Diligam te, Domine.Part I

I will love thee, O Lord, my strength: The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and

my deliverer;

My God, my strength, in whom I will trust: my buckler, and the horn of mysalvation, and my high tower.

I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved frommine enemies.

The sorrows of death compassed me: and the floods of ungodly men made meafraid.

The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.

In my distress I called upon the Lord: and cried unto my God.

He heard my voice out of his temple: and my cry came before him, even into hisears.

Then the earth shook and trembled: the foundations also of the hills moved and

were shaken, because he was wroth.

There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, † and fire out of his mouth devoured:coals were kindled by it.

He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet.

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And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of thewind.

He made darkness his secret place: his pavilion round about him were darkwaters and thick clouds of the skies.

At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed: hailstones andcoals of fire.

The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice:hailstones and coals of fire.

Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them: and he shot out lightnings, anddiscomfited them.

Then the channels of waters were seen, † and the foundations of the world werediscovered: at thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.



Psalm 18. Diligam te, Domine.

Part II

He sent from above, he took me: he drew me out of many waters.

He delivered me from my strong enemy, † and from them which hated me: forthey were too strong for me.

They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay.

He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he

delighted in me.

The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to thecleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

For I have kept the ways of the Lord: and have not wickedly departed from myGod.

For all his judgments were before me: and I did not put away his statutes from

me.

I was also upright before him: and I kept myself from mine iniquity.

Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness:according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.

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With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful: with an upright man thou wiltshew thyself upright;

With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure: and with the froward thou wilt shewthyself froward.

For thou wilt save the afflicted people: but wilt bring down high looks.

For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.

For by thee I have run through a troop: and by my God have I leaped over awall.

As for God, his way is perfect; † the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler toall those that trust in him.



Psalm 18. Diligam te, Domine.Part III

For who is God save the Lord: or who is a rock save our God?

It is God that girdeth me with strength; † and maketh my way perfect:He maketh my feet like hinds' feet and setteth me upon my high places.

He teacheth my hands to war: so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hathholden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me: that my feet did not slip.

I have pursued mine enemies and overtaken them: neither did I turn again tillthey were consumed.

I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under myfeet.

For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued underme those that rose up against me.

Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies: that I might destroy themthat hate me.

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They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the Lord, but heanswered them not.

Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as thedirt in the streets.

Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people: and thou hast made methe head of the heathen.

A people whom I have not known shall serve me: As soon as they hear of me,they shall obey me.

The strangers shall submit themselves unto me. † The strangers shall fade away:and be afraid out of their close places.

The Lord liveth, and blessed be my Rock: and let the God of my salvation beexalted.

It is God that avengeth me: and subdueth the people under me.

He delivered me from mine enemies; † yea, thou liftest me up above those thatrise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen: and sing

praises unto thy name.

Great deliverance giveth he to his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, toDavid, and to his seed forevermore.



Psalm 19. Caeli enarrant.

The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth hishandiwork.

Day unto day uttereth speech: and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

There is no speech nor language: where their voice is not heard.

Their line is gone out through all the earth: and their words to the end of theworld.

In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun: which is a bridegroom coming out ofhis chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

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His going forth is from the end of the heaven, † and his circuit unto the ends of it:and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord issure, making wise the simple.

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of theLord is pure, enlightening the eyes,

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever: the judgments of the Lord aretrue and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter alsothan honey and the honeycomb.

Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is greatreward.

Who can understand his errors: cleanse thou me from secret faults.

Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; † let them not havedominion over me: then shall I be upright and I shall be innocent from the greattransgression.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thysight; O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.



Psalm 21. Domine, in virtute tua.

The king shall joy in thy strengh, O Lord: and in thy salvation how greatly shallhe rejoice!

Thou hast given him his heart's desire: and hast not withholden the request of hislips.

For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown ofpure gold on his head.

He asked life of thee and thou gavest it him: even length of days forever andever.

His glory is great in thy salvation: honor and majesty hast thou laid upon him.

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For thou hast made him most blessed forever: thou hast made him exceedingglad with thy countenance.

For the king trusteth in the Lord: and through the mercy of the Most High heshall not be moved.

Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out thosethat hate thee.

Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shallswallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.

Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth: and their seed from among thechildren of men.

For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, whichthey are not able to perform.

Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back: when thou shalt make readythine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.

Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thypower.



Psalm 22. Deus, Deus, mens.Part I

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me: why art thou so far from helpingme, and from the words of my roaring?

O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not: and in the night season,and am not silent.

But thou art holy: O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.

They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not

confounded.

But I am a worm, and no man: a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake thehead; saying,

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He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing hedelighted in him.

But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when Iwas upon my mother's breasts.

I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly.

Be not far from me; for trouble is near: for there is none to help.



Psalm 22. Circumdederunt.Part II

Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

They gaped upon me with their mouths: as a ravening and a roaring lion.

I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is likewax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

My strength is dried up like a potsherd; † and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws:and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

For dogs have compassed me; † the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me:they pierced my hands and my feet.

I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.

They part my garments among them: and cast lots upon my vesture.

But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

Deliver my soul from the sword: my darling from the power of the dog.

Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of theunicorns.



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Psalm 22. Narrabo nomen.Part III

I will delcare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will Ipraise thee.

Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; † all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him: and fearhim all ye the seed of Israel.

For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; † neitherhath he hid his face from him: but when he cried unto him, he heard.

My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows beforethem that fear him.

The meek shall eat and be satisfied: † they shall praise the Lord that seek him:your heart shall live forever.

And the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all thekindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

For the kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations.

All they that be fat upon the earth shall eat and worship. † All they that go down

to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.

A seed shall serve him: it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.

They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall beborn: that he hath done this.


As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end.

Amen.

Psalm 23. Dominus regit me.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. † He maketh me to lie down in greenpastures : he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name'ssake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointestmy head with oil; my cup runneth over.

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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I willdwell in the house of the Lord forever.



Psalm 24. Domini est terra.

The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof: the world, and they that dwelltherein.

For he hath founded it upon the seas: and established it upon the floods.

Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord: or who shall stand in his holy place?

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart: who hath not lifted up his soul untovanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord: and righteousness from the God ofhis salvation.

This is the generation of them that seek him: that seek thy face, O Jacob.

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; † and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors: andthe King of glory shall come in.

Who is this King of glory: The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; † even lift them up, ye everlasting doors: and theKing of glory shall come in.

Who is this King of glory: The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.



Psalm 25. Ad te, Domine, levavi.Part I

Unto thee, O Lord do I lift up my soul. † O my God, I trust in thee: let me not beashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

Yea, let none that wait upon thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed whichtransgress without cause.

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Shew me thy ways, O Lord: teach me thy paths.

Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on theedo I wait all the day.

Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy loving-kindesses: for they havebeen ever of old.

Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thymercy remember thou me for thy goodness sake, O Lord.



Amen.

Psalm 25. Dulcis et rectus.Part II

Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth: unto such as keep his covenant

and his testimonies.

For thy name's sake, O Lord: pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.

What man is he that feareth the Lord: him shall he teach in the way that he shallchose.

His soul shall dwell at ease: and his seed shall inherit the earth.

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him: and he will shew them his

covenant.



Psalm 25. Oculi mei.Part III

Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord: for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate and afflicted.

The troubles of my heart are enlarged: bring thou me out of my distresses.

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Look upon mine affliction and my pain : and forgive all my sins.

Consider mine enemies, for they are many: and they hate me with cruel hatred.

O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust inthee.

Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee: Redeem Israel,God, out of all his troubles.



Psalm 27. Dominus illuminatio.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear: the Lord is thestrength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat myflesh: they stumbled and fell.

Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war

should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; † that I may dwell inthe house of the Lord all the days of my life: to behold the beauty of the Lord,and to inquire in his temple.

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of histabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

And now shall mine head be lifted up: above mine enemies round about me.

Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy: I will sing, yea, I will singpraises unto the Lord.

Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answerme.

When thou saidst, Seek ye my face: my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will Iseek.

Hide not thy face far from me: put not thy servant away in anger.

Thou hast been my help: leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of mysalvation.

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When my father and my mother forsake me: then the Lord will take me up.

Teach me thy way, O Lord: and lead me in a plain path, because of mineenemies.

Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risenup against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

I had fainted: unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land ofthe living.

Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart; wait, Isay, on the Lord.



Psalm 28. Ad te, Domine.

Unto thee will I cry, O Lord my rock; † be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent tome, I become like them that go down into the pit.

Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee: when I lift up myhands toward thy holy oracle.

Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity: whichspeak peace to their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts.

Give them according to their deeds: and according to the wickedness of theirendeavors.

Give them after the work of their hands: render to them their desert.

Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hand: heshall destroy them, and not build them up.

Blessed be the Lord: because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

The Lord is my strength and my shield; † my heart trusteth in him, and I amhelped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

The Lord is their strength: and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them upforever.


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Psalm 30. Exaltabo te, Domine.

I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up: and hast not made my foes torejoice over me.

O Lord my God, I cried unto thee: and thou hast healed me.

Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, thatI should not go down to the pit.

Sing unto the Lord, ye saints of his: and give thanks at the remembrance of his

holiness.

For his anger endureth but a moment; † in his favor is life: weeping may endure

for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

And in my prosperity I said: I shall never be moved.

Lord, by thy favor thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hidethy face, and I was troubled.

I cried to thee, O Lord: and unto the Lord I made supplication.

What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit: Shall the dust praisethee? shall it declare thy truth ?

Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper.

Thou hast turned me from my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off mysackcloth, and girded me with gladness.

To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent: O Lord myGod, I will give thanks unto thee forever.



Psalm 32. Beati, quorum.

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven: whose sin is covered.

Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity: and in whosespirit there is no guile.

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When I kept silence: my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.

For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into thedrought of summer.

I acknowledged my sin unto thee: and mine iniquity have I not hid.

I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord: and thou forgavest theiniquity of my sin.

For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayestbe found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.

Thou art my hiding place; † thou shalt preserve me from trouble: thou shalt

compass me about with songs of deliverance.

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guidethee with mine eye.

Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whosemouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shallcompass him about.

Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that areupright in heart.



Psalm 33. Exultate, justi.

Part I

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument often strings.

Sing unto him a new song: play skillfully with a loud noise.

For the word of the Lord is right: and all his works are done in truth.

He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of theLord.

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Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us: according as we hope in thee.



Amen.

Psalm 34. Bencdicam Dominum.Part I

I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

My soul shall make her boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear thereof, and beglad.

O magnify the Lord with me: and let us exalt his name together.

I sought the Lord, and he heard me: and delivered me from all my fears.

They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him: and saved him out of all histroubles.

The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him: and delivereththem.

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall notwant any good thing.



Psalm 34. Bencdicam Dominum.Part II

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

What man is he that desireth life: and loveth many days, that he may see good?

Keep thy tongue from evil: and thy lips from speaking guile.

Depart from evil, and do good: seek peace, and pursue it.

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The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous: and his ears are open unto their cry.

The face of the Lord is against them that do evil: to cut off the remembrance ofthem from the earth.

The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth: and delivereth them out of all theirtroubles.

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart: and saveth such as be of acontrite spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of themall.

He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in himshall be desolate.



Amen.

Psalm 36. Dixit injustus.

The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart: that there is no fear ofGod before his eyes.

For he flattereth himself in his own eyes: until his iniquity be found to be hateful.

The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to

do good.

He deviseth mischief upon his bed: he setteth himself in a way that is not good;he abhorreth not evil.

Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens: and thy faithfulness reacheth unto theclouds.

Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; † thy judgments are a great deep:

O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.

How excellent is thy loving-kindness, O God: therefore the children of men puttheir trust under the shadow of thy wings.

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They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house: and thou shaltmake them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

O continue thy loving-kindness unto them that know thee: and thy righteousnessto the upright in heart.

Let not the foot of pride come against me: and let not the hand of the wickedremove me.

There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be ableto rise.



Psalm 40. Expectans expectavi.

I waited patiently for the Lord: and he inclined unto me and heard my voice.

He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay: and set my feet

upon a rock; and established my goings.

And he hath put a new song in my mouth, † even praise unto our God: manyshall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.

Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust: and respecteth not the proud,nor such as turn aside to lies.

Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, † andthy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto

thee.

If I would declare and speak of them: they are more than can be numbered.

Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; † mine ears hast thou opened: burntoffering and sin offering hast thou not required.

Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me.

I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo I have not refrainedmy lips, O Lord, thou knowest.

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I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart: I have declared thyfaithfulness and thy salvation.

I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth: from the greatcongregation.

Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord: let thy loving-kindnessand thy truth continually preserve me.

For innumerable evils have compassed me about; † mine iniquities have takenhold upon me, so that I am not able to look up: they are more than the hairs ofmine head; therefore my heart faileth me.

Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: Lord, make haste to help me.

Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroyit: let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.

Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame: that say unto me, Aha, aha.

Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thysalvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.

But I am poor and needy: yet the Lord thinketh upon me.

Thou art my helper and my deliverer: make no tarrying, O my God.



Psalm 43. Judica me, Deus.

Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver mefrom the deceitful and unjust man.

For thou art the God of my strength, why dost thou cast me off: why go Imourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

O send out thy light and thy truth, let them lead me: let them bring me unto thyholy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

Then will I go unto the altar of God, † unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon theharp will I praise thee, O God my God.

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? † and why art thou disquieted within me:hope in God for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, andmy God.

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Psalm 45. Eructavit cor meum.

My heart is indicting a good matter: † I speak of the things which I have madetouching the King: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips; thereforeGod hath blessed thee forever.

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty: with thy glory and thy majesty.

And in thy majesty ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness andrighteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the King's enemies: whereby the peoplefall under thee.

Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: the scepter of thy kingdom is a rightscepter.

Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hathanointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia: out of the ivory palaces,whereby they have made thee glad.

King's daughters were among thy honorable women: upon thy right hand didstand the queen in gold of Ophir.

Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear: forget also thine own

people, and thy father's house.

So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord, and worship thouhim.

And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift: even the right among thepeople shall entreat thy favor.

The King's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.

She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins hercompanions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the King'spalace.

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Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children: whom thou mayest make princes inall the earth.

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall thepeople praise thee forever and ever.



Psalm 46. Deus noster refugium.

God is our refuge and strength: a very present help in trouble.

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed: and though themountains he carried into the midst of the sea;

Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled: though the mountains shakewith the swelling thereof.

There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God: the holyplace of the tabernacles of the Most High.

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and thatright early.

The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earthmelted.

The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Come, behold the works of the Lord: what desolations he hath made in the earth.

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth: he breaketh the bow, andcutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will beexalted in the earth.

The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our refuge.



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Psalm 47. Omnes gentes, plaudite.

O clap your hands all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

For the Lord most high is terrible: he is a great King over all the earth.

He shall subdue the people under us: and the nations under our feet.

He shall choose our inheritance for us: the excellency of Jacob whom he loved.

God is gone up with a shout: the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.

Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.

God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God ofAbraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God; he is greatly exalted.



Amen.

Psalm 48. Magnus Dominus.

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, in themountain of his holiness.

Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion: on the sides ofthe north, the city of the great King.

God is known in her palaces for a refuge: For, lo, the kings were assembled; theypassed by together.

They saw it, and so they marveled: they were troubled, and hastened away.

Fear took hold upon them there: and pain as of a woman in travail.

Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish: with an east wind.

As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, † in the city ofour God: God will establish it forever.

We have thought of thy loving-kindness, O God: in the midst of thy temple.

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According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thyright hand is full of righteousness.

Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad: because of thy judgments.

Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.

Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces: that ye may tell it to thegeneration following.

For this God is our God forever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.



Psalm 56. Miserere mei, Deus.

Be merciful unto me, O God; † for man would swallow me up: he fighting dailyoppresseth me.

Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against

me, O thou Most High.

What time I am afraid; I will trust in thee. † In God I will praise his word: in GodI have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.

They gather themselves together, they hide themselves: they mark my steps,when they wait for my soul.

Shall they escape by iniquity: in thine anger cast down the people, O God.

Thou tellest my wanderings; † put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not inthy book?

When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God isfor me.

In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.

In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

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For thou hast delivered my soul from death, † wilt thou not deliver my feet fromfalling: that I may walk before God in the light of the living?



Psalm 65. Te decet hymnus.

Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion: and unto thee shall the vow beperformed.

O thou that hearest prayer: unto thee shall all flesh come.

Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge themaway.

Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, †that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thyhouse even of thy holy temple.

By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation:who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off

upon the sea.

Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains: being girded with power.

Which stilleth the noise of the seas: the noise of their waves, and the tumult ofthe people.

They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makestthe outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river ofGod, which is full of Water.

Thou preparest them corn: when thou hast so provided for it.

Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly; † thou settlest the furrows thereof:thou makest it soft with showers; thou blessest the springing thereof.

Thou crownest the year with thy goodness: and thy paths drop fatness.

They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice onevery side.

The pastures are clothed with flocks; † the valleys also are covered over withcorn: they shout for joy, they also sing.

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Psalm 66. Jubilate Deo.Part I

Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of his name;make his praise glorious.

Say unto God, how terrible art thou in thy works: through the greatness of thypower shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee: they shall sing to thyname.

Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children ofmen.

He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot; there didwe rejoice in him.

He ruleth by his power forever; † his eyes behold the nations: let not the

rebellious exalt themselves.

O bless our God, ye people: and make the voice of his praise to be heard.

Which holdeth our soul in life: and suffereth not our feet to be moved.

For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

Thou broughtest us into the net: thou laidst afflictions upon our loins.

Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; † we went through fire andthrough water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.



Psalm 66. Jubilate Deo.Part II

I will go into thy house with burnt offering: I will pay thee my vows, which mylips have uttered, and ray mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.

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I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, † with the incense of rams: I willoffer bullocks with goats.

Come and hear, all ye that fear God: and I will declare what he hath done for mysoul.

I cried unto him with my mouth: and he was extolled with my tongue.

If I regard iniquity in my heart: the Lord will not hear me.

But verily God hath heard me: he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

Blessed be God which hath not turned away my prayer: nor his mercy from me.



Psalm 67. Deus misereatur.

God be merciful unto us, and bless us: and cause his face to shine upon us.

That thy way may be known upon earth: thy saving health among all nations.

Let the people praise thee, O God: let all the people praise thee.

O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the peoplerighteously, and govern the nations upon earth.

Let the people praise thee, O God: let all the people praise thee.

Then shall the earth yield her increase: and God, even our own God, shall blessus.

God shall bless us: and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.



Psalm 68. Exurgat Deus.Part I

Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee beforehim.

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As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, solet the wicked perish at the presence of God.

But let the righteous be glad; † let them rejoice before God: yea, let themexceedingly rejoice.

Sing unto God, sing praises unto his name: extol him that rideth upon theheavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows: is God in his holyhabitation.

God setteth the solitary in families; † he bringeth out those which are bound withchains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

God, when thou wentest forth before thy people: when thou didst marchthrough the wilderness.

The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinaiitself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain: whereby thou didst confirm thineinheritance, when it was weary.

Thy congregation has dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodnessfor the poor.



Psalm 68. Dominus dabit.Part II

The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.

Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.

Though ye have lain among the pots yet, shall ye be as the wings of a dove:covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.

When the Almighty scattered kings in it: it was white as snow in Salmon.

The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan: a high hill as the hill of Bashan.

"Why leap ye, ye high hills? † this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in: yea,the Lord will dwell in it forever.

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The chariots of God are twenty thousand, † even thousands of angels: the Lord isamong them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive, † thou hast receivedgifts for men: yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell amongthem.

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits: even the God of oursalvation.

He that is our God is the God of salvation: and unto God the Lord belong theissues from death.

But God shall wound the head of his enemies: and the hairy scalp of such a one

as goeth on still in his trespasses.

The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan: I will bring my people again fromthe depths of the sea.

That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies: and the tongue of thydogs in the same.



Psalm 68. Viderunt.Part III

They have seen thy goings, O God: even the goings of my God, my King, in thesanctuary.

The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after: among them

were the damsels playing with timbrels.

Bless ye God in the congregations: even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.

There is little Benjamin with their ruler, † the princes of Judah and their council:the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.

Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hastwrought for us.

Because of thy temple at Jerusalem: shall kings bring presents unto thee.

Rebuke the company of spearmen: the multitude of the bulls, with the calves ofthe people;

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Till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people thatdelight in war.

Princes shall come out of Egypt: Etheopia shall soon stretch out her hands untoGod.

Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth: O sing praises unto the Lord;

To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old: lo, he dothsend out his voice, and that a mighty voice.

Ascribe ye strength unto God, † his excellency is over Israel: and his strength isin the clouds.

O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places; † the God of Israel is he thatgiveth strength and power unto his people: Blessed be God.



Psalm 72. Deus, judicium.

Give the king thy judgments, O God: and thy righteousness unto the king's son.He shall judge thy people with righteousness: and the poor with judgment.

The mountains shall bring peace to the people: and the little hills, byrighteousness.

He shall judge the poor of the people, † he shall save the children of the needy:and shall break in pieces the oppressor.

They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure: throughout all

generations.

He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water theearth.

In his days shall the righteous flourish: and abundance of peace so long as themoon endureth.

He shall have dominion also from sea to sea: and from the rivers unto the ends of

the earth.

They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him: and his enemies shalllick the dust.

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The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba andSeba shall offer gifts.

Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.

For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth: the poor also, and him that hath nohelper.

He shall spare the poor and needy: and shall save the souls of the needy.

He shall redeem their souls from deceit and violence: and precious shall theirblood be in his sight.

And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall

be made for him continually, and daily shall he be praised.

There shall be a handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains: thefruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon; and they of the city shall flourish like grassof the earth.

His name shall endure forever; † his name shall be continued as long as the sun:and men shall be blessed in him; all nations shall call him blessed.

Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel: who only doeth wondrous things.

And blessed be his glorious name forever: and let the whole earth be filled withhis glory. Amen, and Amen.



Psalm 77. Voce mea ad Dominum.

Part I

I cried unto God with my voice: even unto God with my voice, and he gave earunto me.

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceasednot; my soul refused to be comforted.

I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was

overwhelmed.

Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

I have considered the days of old: the years of ancient times.

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I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart,and my spirit made diligent search.

Will the Lord cast off forever: and will he be favorable no more?

Is his mercy clean gone forever: doth his promise fail forevermore?

Hath God forgotten to be gracious: hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies?

And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right handof the most high.

I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders ofold.

I will meditate also of all thy work: and talk of thy doings.



Psalm 77. Deus, in sancto.Part II

Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?

Thou art the God that dost wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among thepeople.

Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people: the sons of Jacob and Joseph.

The waters saw thee, † O God the waters saw thee they were afraid: the depthswere also troubled.

The clouds poured out water; † the skies sent out sound: thine arrows also wentabroad.

The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world;the earth trembled and shook.

Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters: and thy footsteps are notknown.

Thou leddest thy people like a flock: by the hand of Moses and Aaron.


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Psalm 85. Benediristi, Domine.

LORD, thou hast been favorable unto thy land: thou hast brought back thecaptivity of Jacob.

Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people: thou hast covered all their sin.

Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fiercenessof thine anger.Turn us, O God of our salvation: and cause thine anger towards us to cease.

Wilt thou be angry with us forever: wilt thou draw out thine anger to allgenerations?

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?

Shew us thy mercy, O Lord: and grant us thy salvation.

I will hear what God the Lord will speak; † for he will speak peace unto hispeople, and to his saints: but let them not again turn to folly.

Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land.

Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed eachother.

Truth shall spring out of the earth: and righteousness shall look down fromheaven.

Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good: and our land shall yield her increase.

Righteousness shall go before him: and shall set us in the way of his steps.



Psalm 86. Inclina, Domine.

Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy.

Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth inthee.

Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.

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Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive: and plenteous in mercy unto allthem that call upon thee.

Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer: and attend to the voice of my supplications.

In the day of my trouble will I call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord: neither are there any workslike unto thy works.

All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord:and shall glorify thy name.

For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.

Teach me thy way, O Lord; † I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thyname.

I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy nameforevermore.

For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from thelowest hell.

O God, the proud are risen against me: and the assemblies of violent men havesought after my soul, and have not set thee before them.

But thou, Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious: long suffering andplenteous in mercy and truth.

O turn unto me and have mercy upon me: give thy strength unto thy servant,and save the son of thine handmaid.

Shew me a token for good; † that they which hate me may see it, and beashamed: because thou, Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted me.



Psalm 87. Fundamenta ejus.

His foundation is in the holy mountains: The Lord loveth the gates of Zion morethan all the dwellings of Jacob.

Glorious things are spoken of thee: O city of God.

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I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon: to them that know me.

Behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: this man was born there.

And of Zion it shall be said, † this and that man was born in her: and the highesthimself shall establish her.

The Lord shall count when he writeth up the people: that this man was bornthere.

As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springsare in thee.



Psalm 89. Misericordias Domini.Part I

I will sing of the mercies of the LORD, forever: with my mouth will I makeknown thy faithfulness to all generations.

For I have said, Mercy shall be built up forever: thy faithfulness shalt thouestablish in the very heavens.

I have made a covenant with my chosen: I have sworn unto David my servant.

Thy seed will I establish forever: and build up thy throne to all generations.

And the heaven shall praise thy wonders, O Lord: thy faithfulness also in thecongregation of the saints.

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord: who among the sons ofthe mighty can be likened unto the Lord?

God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints: and to be had inreverence of all them that are about him.

Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee: or to thy faithfulnessround about thee?

Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillestthem.

Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain: thou hast scattered thineenemies with thy strong arms.

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The heavens are thine, † the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fullnessthereof, thou hast founded them.

The north and the south, thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoicein thy name.

Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall gobefore thy face.

Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in thelight of thy countenance.

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they beexalted.

For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.

For the Lord is our defense: and the Holy one of Israel is our King.



Amen.

Psalm 89. Tunc locutus.Part II

Then thou spakest in vision to thy Holy One, and saidst: I have laid help uponone that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

I have found David my servant: with my holy oil have I anointed him.

With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.

The enemy shall not exact upon him: nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

And I will beat down his foes before his face: and plague them that hate him.

But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall hishorn be exalted.

I will set his hand also in the sea: and his right hand in the rivers.

He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father: my God, and the Rock of mysalvation.

Also I will make him my firstborn: higher than the kings of the earth.

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My mercy will I keep for him for evermore: and my covenant shall stand fastwith him.

His seed also will I make to endure forever: and his throne as the days of heaven.

If his children forsake my law and walk not in my judgments; † If they break mystatutes, and keep not my commandments: then will I visit their transgressionwith the rod; and their iniquity with stripes.

Nevertheless my loving-kindness will I not utterly take from him: nor suffer myfaithfulness to fail.

My covenant will I not break, † nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips:once have I sworn by my holiness, that I will not lie unto David.

His seed shall endure forever: and his throne as the sun before me.

It shall be established forever as the moon: and as a faithful witness in heaven.



Psalm 89. Misericordias Domini.Part III

But thou hast cast off and abhorred: thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.

Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crownby casting it to the ground.

Thou hast broken down all his hedges: thou hast brought his strongholds to ruin.

All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbors.

Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries: thou hast made all hisenemies to rejoice.

Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword: and hast not made him to stand inthe battle.

Thou hast made his glory to cease: and cast his throne down to the ground.

The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame.

How long, Lord? † wilt thou hide thyself forever: shall thy wrath burn like fire?

Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain.

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What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death: shall he deliver his soul fromthe hand of the grave?

Lord, where are thy former loving-kindnesses: which thou swearest unto Davidin thy truth?

Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants: how I do bear in my bosom thereproach of all the mighty people;

Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; † wherewith they havereproached the footsteps of thine anointed: blessed be the Lord for evermore.Amen, and Amen.



Psalm 90. Domine refugium.

LORD, thou hast been our dwelling-place: in all generations.

Before the mountains were brought forth, † or ever thou hast formed the earthand the world: even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

Thou turnest man to destruction: and sayest, Return ye children of men.

For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past: and as awatch in the night.

Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as asleep: in the morning theyare like grass which groweth up.

In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up: in the evening it is cut down, and

withereth.

For we are consumed by thine anger: and by thy wrath are we troubled.

Thou hast set our iniquities before thee: our secret sins in the light of thycountenance.

For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: We spend our years as a tale thatis told.

The days of our years are three score years and ten; † and if by reason of strengththey be fourscore years: yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is sooncutoff, and we fly away.

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Who knoweth the power of thine anger: even according to thy fear, so is thywrath.

So teach us to number our days: that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Return, O Lord, how long: and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.

O satisfy us early with thy mercy: that we may rejoice and be glad in our days.

Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us: and the yearswherein we have seen evil.

Let thy work appear unto thy servants: and thy glory unto their children.

And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the workof our hands upon us yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.



Psalm 91. Qui habitat.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High: Shall abide under theshadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, † He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will Itrust.

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler: and from the noisomepestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his

truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night: nor for the arrow that flieth byday;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness: nor for the destruction thatwasteth at noonday.

A thousand shall fall at thy side, † and ten thousand at thy right hand: but it shall

not come nigh thee.

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold: and see the reward of the wicked.

Because thou hast made the Lord which is my refuge: even the Most High, thyhabitation;

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There shall no evil befall thee: neither shall any, plague come nigh thy dwelling.

For he shall give his angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways.

They shall bear thee up in their hands: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shaltthou trample under feet.

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set himon high, because he hath known my name.

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I willdeliver him, and honor him.

With long life will I satisfy him: and show him my salvation.



Psalm 92. Bonum est confiteri.

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises unto thyname, O Most High;

To show forth thy loving-kindness in the morning: and thy faithfulness everynight.

Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery: upon the harp with asolemn sound.

For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the

works of thy hands.

O Lord, how great are thy works: and thy thoughts are very deep.

A brutish man knoweth not: neither doth a fool understand this.

When the wicked spring as the grass, † and when all the workers of iniquity doflourish: it is that they shall be destroyed forever; but thou, Lord, art most highforevermore.

For, lo, thine enemies, O Lord, † for, lo, thine enemies shall perish: all theworkers of iniquity shall be scattered.

But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn: I shall be anointed withfresh oil.

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For the Lord is a great God: and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.

The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.

O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.

For he is our God: and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of hishand.

Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your heart: as in the provocation, andas in the day of temptation in the wilderness:

When your fathers tempted me: proved me, and saw my work.

Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said: it is a people thatdo err in their heart, and they have not known my ways;

Unto whom I sware in my wrath: that they should not enter into my rest.



Amen.

Psalm 97. Dominus regnavit.

The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice: let multitude of isles be glad thereof.

Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are thehabitation of his throne.

A fire goeth before him: and burneth up his enemies round about.

His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw and trembled.

The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the Lordof the whole earth.

The heavens declare his righteousness: and all the people see his glory.

Confounded be all they that serve graven images, † that boast themselves of

idols: worship him all ye gods.

Zion heard, and was glad: and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord.

For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou are exalted far above all gods.

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Ye that love the Lord hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereththem out of the hand of the wicked.

Light is sown for the righteous: and gladness for the upright in heart.

Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous: and give thanks at the remembrance of hisholiness.



Psalm 98. Cantate Domino.

O sing unto the Lord a new song: for he hath done marvelous things.

His right hand, and his holy arm: hath gotten him the victory.

The Lord hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openlyshewed in the sight of the heathen.

He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all theends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice,and sing praise.

Sing unto the Lord with the harp: with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

With trumpets and sound of cornet: make a joyful noise before the Lord, theKing.

Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof: the world, and they that dwell therein.

Let the floods clap their hands, † let the hills be joyful together before the Lord:for he cometh to judge the earth.

With righteousness shall he judge the world: and the people with equity.



Psalm 100. Jubilate Deo.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness,come before his presence with singing.

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Know ye the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; weare his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter into his gate with thanksgiving, † and into his courts with praise: bethankful unto him, and bless his name.

For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth to allgenerations.



Psalm 103. Benedic, anima mea.Part I

Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me: bless his holy name.

Bless the Lord O my soul: and forget not all his benefits;

Who forgiveth all thine iniquities: who healeth all thy diseases;

Who redeemeth thy life from destruction: who crowneth thee with loving-

kindness and tender mercies;

Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things: so that thy youth is renewed like theeagle's.

The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment: for all that are oppressed.

He made known his ways unto Moses: his acts unto the children of Israel.

The Lord is merciful and gracious: slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger forever.

He hath not dealt with us after our sins: nor rewarded us according to ouriniquities.

For as the heaven is high above the earth: so great is his mercy toward them thatfear him.

As far as the east is from the west: so far hath he removed our transgressions

from us.



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Psalm 103. Quomodo miseretur.Part II

Like as a father pitieth his children: so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

For he knoweth our frame: he remembereth that we are dust.

As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone: and the place thereof shall know it nomore.

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fearhim: and his righteousness unto children's children.

To such as keep his covenant: and to those that remember his commandments todo them.

The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens: and his kingdom ruleth overall.

Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength: that do his commandments,hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts: ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

Bless the Lord, all his works, in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O mysoul.



Psalm 104. Benedic anima mea.Part I

Bless the Lord, O my soul: O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothedwith honor and majesty;

Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out theheavens like a curtain;

Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds hischariot; who walketh upon the wings of the wind:

Who maketh his angel spirits: his ministers a flaming fire;

Who laid the foundation of the earth: that it should not be removed forever.

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Psalm 110. Dixit Dominus.

The Lord said unto my Lord: Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thineenemies thy footstool.

The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst ofthine enemies.

Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, † in the beauties of holinessfrom the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.

The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever after theorder of Melchizedek.

The Lord at thy right hand: shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.

He shall judge among the heathen, † he shall fill the places with the dead bodies:he shall wound the heads over many countries.

He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.



Amen.

Psalm 111. Confitebor tibi.

Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart: in the assembly ofthe upright, and in the congregation.

The works of the Lord are great: sought out of all them that have pleasuretherein.

His work is honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth forever.

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious andfull of compassion.

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of hiscovenant.

He hath shewed his people the power of his works: that he may give them the

heritage of the heathen.

The works of his hands are verity and judgment: all his commandments are sure.

They stand fast forever and ever: and are done in truth and uprightness.

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They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not;

They have hands, but they handle not; † feet have they, but they walk not:neither speak they through their throat.

They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.

O Israel, trust thou in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.

O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.

Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.

The Lord hath been mindful of us; he will bless us: he will bless the house of

Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.

He will bless them that fear the Lord: both small and great.

The Lord shall increase you more and more: you and your children.Ye are blessed of the Lord: which made heaven and earth.

The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's: but the earth hath he given to thechildren of men.

The dead praise not the Lord: neither any that go down into silence.

But we will bless the Lord: from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the Lord.



Psalm 116. Dilexi quoniam.

I love the Lord because he hath heard my voice: and my supplications.

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me: therefore will I call upon him as long asI live.

The sorrows of death compassed me, † and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: Ifound trouble and sorrow.

Then called I upon the name of the Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

Gracious is the Lord, and righteous: yea, our God is merciful.

The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

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Return unto thy rest, O my soul: for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.

For thou hast delivered my soul from death: mine eyes from tears, and my feetfrom failing.

I will walk before the Lord: in the land of the living.

I believed, therefore have I spoken; † I was greatly afflicted: I said in my haste,All men are liars.

What shall I render unto the Lord: for all his benefits toward me?

I will take the cup of salvation: and call upon the name of the Lord.

I will pay my vows unto the Lord now: in the presence of all his people.

Precious in the sight of the Lord: is the death of his saints.

Lord, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid;thou hast loosed my bonds.

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving: and will call upon the name ofthe Lord.

I will pay my vows unto the Lord now, in the presence of all his people: in thecourts of the Lord's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.



Psalm 117. Laudate Dominum.

Praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him all ye people.

For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endurethforever. Praise ye the Lord.



Psalm 118. Confitemini Domino.Part I

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: because his mercy endureth forever.

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Let Israel now say: that his mercy endureth forever.

Let the house of Aaron now say: that his mercy endureth forever.

Let them now that fear the Lord say: that his mercy endureth forever.

I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a largeplace.

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desireupon them that hate me.

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man: It is better to trustin the Lord than to put confidence in princes.



Psalm 118. Omnes gentes.Part II

All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.

They compassed me about; † yea, they compassed me about: but in the name ofthe Lord I will destroy them.

They compassed me about like bees; † they are quenched as the fire of thorns: forin the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.

The Lord is my strength and song: and is become my salvation.

The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: theright hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

I shall not die, but live: and declare the works of the Lord.

The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.


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Psalm 118. Aperite mihi.Part III

Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise theLord:

This gate of the Lord: into which the righteous shall enter.

I will praise thee, for thou hast heard me: and art become my salvation.

The stone which the builders refused: is become the headstone of the corner.

This is the Lord's doing: it is marvelous in our eyes.

This is the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: We have blessed you out ofthe house of the Lord.

God is the Lord which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, evenunto the horns of the altar.

Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.



Amen.

Psalm 119. Beati immaculati.

Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the law of the Lord.

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies: and that seek him with the wholeheart.

They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

Thou hast commanded us: to keep thy precepts diligently.

O that my ways were directed: to keep thy statutes!

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Then shall I not be ashamed: when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart: when I shall have learned thyrighteous judgments.

I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.



II. In quo corrigit?

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way: by taking heed theretoaccording to thy word.

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thycommandments.

Thy word have I hid in mine heart: that I might not sin against thee.

Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes.

With my lips have I declared: all the judgments of thy mouth.

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies: as much as in all riches.

I will meditate in thy precepts: and have respect unto thy ways.

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.



III. Betriebue servo tuo.

Deal bountifully with thy servant: that I may live, and keep thy word.

Open thou mine eyes: that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

My soul breaketh for the longing: that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed: which do err from thycommandments.

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Remove from me reproach and contempt: for I have kept thy testimonies.

Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thystatutes.

Thy testimonies also are my delight: and my counselors.

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.

IV. Adhcesit pavimento.

My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.

I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrousworks.

My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame.

I will run the way of thy commandments: when thou shalt enlarge my heart.



V. Legem pone.

Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes: and I shall keep it unto the end.

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law: yea, I shall observe it with mywhole heart.

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments: for therein do I delight.

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies: and not to covetousness.

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity: and quicken thou me in thy way.

Stablish thy word unto thy servant: who is devoted to thy fear.

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Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.



VI. Et veniat super me.

Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord: even thy salvation, according to thyword.

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thyword.

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth: for I have hoped in thy judgments.

So shall I keep thy law continually: forever and ever.

And I wall walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings: and will not be ashamed.

And I will delight myself in thy commandments: which I have loved.

My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved: and Iwill meditate in thy statutes.



Amen.

VII. Memor esto verbi tui.

Remember the word unto thy servant: upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord: and have comforted myself.

Horror hath taken hold upon me: because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

Thy statutes have been my songs: in the house of my pilgrimage.

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I have remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night and have kept thy law: This Ihad because I kept thy precepts.



VIII. Portio mea Domine.

Thou art my portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep thy words.

I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thyword.

I thought on my ways and turned my feet unto thy testimonies: I made haste anddelayed not to keep thy commandments.

The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee: because of thy righteous judgments.

I am a companion of all them that fear thee: and of them that keep thy precepts.

The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.



IX. Bonitatcm fecisti.

Thou hast dealt well with thy servant: O Lord, according unto thy word.

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

Thou art good, and doest good: teach me thy statutes.

The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with mywhole heart.

Their heart is as fat as grease: but I delight in thy law.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted: that I might learn thy statutes.

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The law of thy mouth is better unto me: than thousands of gold and silver.



Amen.

X. Manus tumfecerunt me.

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I maylearn thy commandments.

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me: because I have hoped in theword.

I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right: and that thou in faithfulness hastafflicted me.

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort: according to thy wordunto thy servant.

Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

Let the proud be ashamed; † for they dealt perversely with me without a cause:

but I will meditate in thy precepts.

Let those that fear thee turn unto me: and those that have known thy testimonies.

Let my heart be sound in thy statutes: that I be not ashamed.



XI. Deficit anima mea.

My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

Mine eyes fail for thy word saying: When wilt thou comfort me?

For I am become like a bottle in the smoke: yet do I not forget thy statues.

How many are the days of thy servant: when wilt thou execute judgment onthem that persecute me?

The proud have digged pits for me: which are not after thy law.

All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

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They had almost consumed me upon earth: but I forsook not thy precepts.

Quicken me after thy loving-kindness: so shall I keep the testimony of thymouth.



XII. In ceternum Domine.

Forever, O Lord: thy word is settled in heaven.

Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and itabideth.

They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

Unless thy law had been my delight: I should then have perished in mineaffliction.

I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

I am thine, save me: for I have sought thy precepts.

The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thytestimonies.

I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.



Amen.

XIII. Quomodo dilexi.

O how love I thy law: it is my meditation all the day.

Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: forthey are ever with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are mymeditation.

I understand more than the ancients: because I keep thy precepts.

I have refrained my feet from every evil way: that I might keep thy word.

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I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

How sweet are thy words unto my taste: yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth.

Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.



XIV. Lucerna pedibus meis.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet: and a light unto my path.

I have sworn and I will perform it: that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word.

Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord: and teach methy judgments.

My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing ofmy heart.

I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes always: even unto the end.



Amen.

XV. Iniquos odio habui.

I hate vain thoughts, † but thy law do I love: Thou art my hiding place and myshield; I hope in thy word.

Depart from me, ye evil doers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

Uphold me according unto thy word that I may live: and let me not be ashamedof my hope.

Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutescontinually.

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Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit isfalsehood.

Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thytestimonies;

My flesh trembleth for fear of thee: and I am afraid of thy judgments!



XVI. Feci judicium

I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

Mine eyes fail for thy salvation: and for the word of thy righteousness.

Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy: and teach me thy statutes.

I am thy servant; † give me understanding: that I may know thy testimonies.

It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold: yea, above fine gold.

Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right: and I hateevery false way.



XVII. Mirabilia.

Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

The entrance of thy words giveth light: it giveth understanding unto the simple.

I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me: as thou usest to do unto those thatlove thy name.

Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

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Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: and teach me thy statutes.

Rivers of waters run down mine eyes: because they keep not thy law.



XVIII. Justus es, Domine.

Righteous art thou, O Lord: and upright are thy judgments.

Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded: are righteous and very faithful.

My zeal hath consumed me: because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

I am small and despised: yet do I not forget thy precepts.

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness: and thy law is the truth.

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are mydelights.

The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and Ishall live.



Amen.

XIX. Clamavi in toto corde meo.

I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.

I cried unto thee: save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

Mine eyes prevent the night watches: that I might meditate in thy word.

Hear my voice according unto thy loving-kindness: O Lord, quicken meaccording to thy judgment.

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Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation: and done thy commandments.

My soul hath kept thy testimonies: and I love them exceedingly.

I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.



XXII. Appropinquet deprecatio.

Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according tothy word.

Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

My lips shall utter praise: when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

Let thine hand help me: for I have chosen thy precepts.

I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord: and thy law is my delight.

Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee: and let thy judgments help me.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep, seek thy servant: for I do not forget thycommandments.



Psalm 121. Levavi oculos.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills: from whence cometh mine help.

My help cometh from the Lord: which made heaven and earth.

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Behold, he that keepeth Israel: shall neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

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The sun shall not smite thee by day: nor the moon by night.

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in: from this time forth,and even forever more.



Psalm 122. Laetatus sum.

I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of the Lord.

Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem: Jerusalem is builded as a citythat is compact together.

Whither the tribes go up, † the tribes of the Lord: unto the testimony of Israel, togive thanks unto the name of the Lord.

For there are set thrones of judgment: the thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

Peace be within thy walls: and prosperity within thy palaces.

For my brethren and companions' sakes I will now say, Peace be within thee:Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good.



Amen.

Psalm 124. Nisi quid Dominus.

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side: now may Israel say;

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side: when men rose up against us;

Then they had swallowed us up quick: when their wrath was kindled against us.

Then the waters had overwhelmed us, † the stream had gone over our soul: Thenthe proud waters had gone over our soul.

Blessed be the Lord: who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

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Our soul is escaped as a bird out of a snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken,and we are escaped.

Our help is in the name of the Lord: who made heaven and earth.



Psalm 125. Qui confidunt.

They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion: which cannot be removed, butabideth forever.

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem: so the Lord is round about hispeople from henceforth even forever.

For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous: lest therighteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good: and to them that are upright in theirhearts.

As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, † the Lord shall lead themforth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.



Psalm 126. In convertendo.

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion: we were like them that dream.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter: and our tongue with singing.

Then said they among the heathen: The Lord hath done great things for them.

The Lord hath done great things for us: whereof we are glad.

Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south: They that sow intears shall reap in joy.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed: shall doubtless comeagain with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.


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Of the fruit of thy body: will I set upon thy throne.

If thy children will keep my covenant † and my testimony that I shall teach them:their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

For the Lord hath chosen Zion: he hath desired it for his habitation.

This is my rest forever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mineanointed.

His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.



Psalm 136. Confitemini.Part I

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.

O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth forever.

O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth forever.

To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth forever.

To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth forever.

To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth forever;

The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth forever;

The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth forever.



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Psalm 136. Qui percussit.Part II

To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth forever;

And brought out Israel free among them: for his mercy endureth forever;

With a strong hand, and with a stretched-out arm: for his mercy endurethforever;

To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth forever;

And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth forever;

But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endurethforever;

To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endurethforever;

To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth forever;

And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth forever;

Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth forever;

And Og the King of Bashan: for his mercy endureth forever;

And gave their land for a heritage: for his mercy endureth forever;

Even a heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth forever;

Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth forever;

And hath redeemed us from our enemies; for his mercy endureth forever;

Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth forever;

O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth forever;



Amen.

Psalm 138. Confitebor tibi.

I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise untothee.

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I will worship toward thy holy temple, † and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me: and strengthenedst me withstrength in my soul.

All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord: when they hear the words ofthy mouth.

Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.

Though the Lord be high, † yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud heknoweth afar off.

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretchforth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shallsave me.

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, Lord, endurethforever; forsake not the works of thine own hands.



Amen.

Psalm 139. Domine, probasti.

O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me; † thou knowest my down-sitting and mine uprising: thou understandest my thought afar off.

Thou compassest my path and my lying down: and art acquainted with all myways.

For there is not a word in my tongue: but lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.

Thou hast beset me behind and before: and laid thine hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

Whither shall I go from thy Spirit: or whither shall I flee from thy presence?

If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold thou

art there.

If I take the wings of the morning: and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

Even there shall thy hand lead me: and thy right hand shall hold me.

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If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me: even the night shall be light aboutme.

Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; † but the night shineth as the day: thedarkness and the light are both alike to thee.



Psalm 139. Quia tu.Part II

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thyworks; and that my soul knoweth right well.

My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret: and curiouslywrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect: and in thy book all mymembers were written.

Which in continuance were fashioned: when as yet there was none of them.

How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God: how great is the sum ofthem!

If I should count them they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, Iam still with thee.

Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me, therefore, ye bloody

men.

For they speak against thee wickedly: and thine enemies take thy name in vain.

Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee: and am not I grieved with those thatrise up against thee?

I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies,

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts;

And see if there be any wicked way in me: and lead me in the way everlasting.


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Psalm 143. Domine exaudi.

Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answerme, and in thy righteousness.

And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no manliving be justified.

For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; † he hath smitten my life down to theground: he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been longdead.

Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me: my heart within me is desolate.

I remember the days of old; † I meditate on all thy works: I muse on the work ofthy hands.

I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land.

Hear me speedily, O Lord; my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I belike unto them that go down into the pit.

Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning, † for in thee do I trust:cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.

Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.

Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy Spirit is good; lead me into theland of uprightness.

Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring mysoul out of trouble.

And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies: and destroy all them that afflict my soul;for I am thy servant.



Psalm 145. Exaltabo te, Deus.Part I

I will extol thee, my God, King: and I will bless thy name forever and ever.

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Every day will I bless thee: and I will praise thy name forever and ever.

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: and his greatness is unsearchable.

One generation shall praise thy works to another: and shall declare thy mightyacts.

I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty: and of thy wondrous works.

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thygreatness.

They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness: and shall sing ofthy righteousness.



Psalm 145. Miserator et misericors.Part II

The Lord is gracious and full of compassion: slow to anger and of great mercy.

The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord: and thy saints shall bless thee.

They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom: and talk of thy power;

To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts: and the glorious majesty ofhis kingdom.

Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom: and thy dominion endureth throughoutall generations.

The Lord upholdeth all that fall: and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

The eyes of all wait upon thee: and thou givest them their meat in due season.

Thou openest thine hand: and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.



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Psalm 145. Justus Dominus.Part III

The Lord is righteous in all his ways: and holy in all his works.

The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him: to all that call upon him intruth.

He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and willsave them.

The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name

forever and ever.



Psalm 146. Lauda, anima mea.

PRAISE ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. † While I live will I praise the

Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

Put not your trust in princes: nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.

His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth: in that very day his thoughtsperish.

Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help: whose hope is in the Lord hisGod;

Which made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepethtruth forever:

Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry.

The Lord looseth the prisoners: the Lord openeth the eyes of the blind.

The Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous.

The Lord preserveth the strangers; † he relieveth the fatherless and widow: butthe way of the wicked he turneth upside down.

The Lord shall reign forever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations: Praiseye the Lord.

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Praise ye the Lord, for it is good to sing praises unto our God: for it is pleasant;and praise is comely.

The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.

He healeth the broken in heart: and bindeth up their wounds.

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

Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite,

The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.

Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving: sing praise upon the harp unto our God.

Who covereth the heaven with clouds, † who prepareth rain for the earth: whomaketh grass to grow upon the mountains.

He giveth to the beast his food: and to the young ravens which cry.

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legsof a man.

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him: in those that hope in his mercy.



Psalm 147. Lauda, Jerusalem.Part II

Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Zion.

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates: he hath blessed thy childrenwithin thee.

He maketh peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

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He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoar frost like ashes.

He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?

He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and thewaters flow.

He sheweth his word unto Jacob: his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.

He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have notknown them. Praise ye the Lord.




Praise ye the Lord.† Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in theheights.

Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him all ye stars of light.

Praise him ye heaven of heavens: and ye waters that be above the heavens.

Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.

He hath also stablished them forever and ever: he hath made a decree whichshall not pass.

Praise the Lord from the earth: ye dragons and all deeps.

Fire, and hail; snow and vapor: stormy wind fulfilling his word;

Mountains, and all hills: fruitful trees, and all cedars;

Beasts, and all cattle: creeping things, and flying fowl;

Kings of the earth, and all people: princes and all judges of the earth:

Both young men, and maidens: old men and children;

Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory isabove the earth and heaven.

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He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints: even of thechildren of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.




Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament ofhis power.

Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments andorgans.

Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise upon the high sounding cymbals.

Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord: Praise ye the Lord.



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COLLECTS AND PRAYERS

1.Grant us, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, a steadfast faith in Jesus

Christ, a cheerful hope in Thy mercy, and a sincere love to Thee and toall our fellow men; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

2.O Lord God, heavenly Father, we give Thee thanks, that of Thy greatgoodness and mercy, Thou didst suffer Thine Only-Begotten Son tobecome incarnate, and to redeem us from sin and everlasting death; andwe beseech Thee, enlighten our hearts, by Thy Holy Spirit, that we mayevermore yield Thee unfeigned thanks for this Thy grace, and maycomfort ourselves with the same in all time of tribulation andtemptation; through the same Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.Amen.

3.Almighty God, who hast given us commandment to pray for the gift ofthe Holy Ghost; most heartily we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ ourAdvocate, to grant us Thy Holy Spirit that He may quicken our hearts by

Thy saving Word, and lead us into all truth, that He may guide, instruct,enlighten, govern, comfort and sanctify us unto everlasting life; throughthe same, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

4.Send, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, Thy Holy Spirit into our hearts,that He may rule and direct us according to Thy will, comfort us in allour temptations and afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us intoall truth; that we being steadfast in the faith, may increase in love and in

all good works, and in the end obtain everlasting life; through JesusChrist, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

5.Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who, of Thy tender love towards ussinners, hast given us Thy Son, that believing on Him we might haveeverlasting life; grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we maycontinue steadfast in this faith to the end, and may come to everlastinglife; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

6.Almighty and Everlasting God, who, by Thy Son, hast promised usforgiveness of sins and everlasting life; We beseech Thee so to rule and

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govern our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that in our daily need, andespecially in all time of temptation, ewe may seek help from Him, and bya true and lively faith in Thy Word obtain the same; through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.

7.O Lord God, heavenly Father, we beseech Thee, let Thy Holy Spiritdwell in us, that He may enlighten and lead us into all truth, andevermore defend us from all adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

8.O Lord God, heavenly Father, Who hast given Thine only Son to die for

our sins, and to rise again for our justification; Quicken us; we beseechThee, by Thy Holy Spirit, unto newness of life, that through the power ofHis resurrection, we may dwell with Christ forever; through the same,our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

9.Almighty and Everliving God, who makest us both to will and to dothose things which are good, and acceptable unto Thy Divine Majesty; let

Thy Fatherly hand, we beseech Thee, ever be over us; let Thy Holy Spiritever be with us; and so lead us in the knowledge and obedience of ThyWord, that in the end we may obtain everlasting life; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

10.Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, unto Thy Church, Thy HolySpirit, and the wisdom which cometh down from above, that Thy Word,as becometh it, may not be bound, but have free course and be preached

to the joy and edifying of Christ’s holy people, that in steadfast faith wemay serve Thee, and in the confession of Thy name abide unto the end;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

11.Merciful Lord, we beseech Thee to cast the bright beams of Thy lightupon Thy Church, that it being instructed by the doctrine of the blessedApostles, may so walk in the light of Thy truth, that it may at lengthattain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

12.O God, our Protector; behold, and look upon the face of Thine Anointed,who hath given Himself for the redemption of all, and grant that from

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the rising of the sun to the going down thereof, Thy name may be greatamong the Gentiles, and that in every place sacrifice and a pure offeringmay be made unto Thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

13.O Lord, favorably receive the prayers of Thy Church, that beingdelivered from all adversity and error, it may serve Thee in safety andfreedom; and grant us Thy peace in our time; through Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.

14.For the Children of the Church

Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost will that not one of these little

ones should perish, and hast sent Thine only Son to seek and to save thatwhich was lost, and through Him hast said, “Suffer the little children tocome unto Me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God;”Most heartily we beseech Thee so to bless and govern the children of ThyChurch, by Thy Holy Spirit, that they may grow in grace and in theknowledge of Thy Word; protect and defend them against all danger andharm, giving Thy holy angels charge over them; through Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.

15.For the Ministers of the Word

Almighty and Everlasting God, who alone doest great wonders; senddown upon Thy ministers, and upon the congregations committed totheir charge, the healthful Spirit of Thy grace; and, that they may trulyplease Thee, pour upon them the continual dew of Thy blessing; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

16.Almighty and gracious God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whohast commanded us to pray that Thou wouldest send forth laborers intoThy harvest; of Thine infinite mercy give us true teachers and ministersof Thy Word, and put Thy saving Gospel in their hearts and on their lips,that they may truly fulfill Thy command, and preach nothing contrary toThy holy Word; that we being warned, instructed, nurtured, comfortedand strengthened by Thy heavenly Word, may do those things which arewell-pleasing to Thee, and profitable to us; through Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.

17.O Almighty God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ, didst give to Thy holyapostles many excellent gifts, and commandedst them earnestly to feed

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Thy flock; make, we beseech Thee, all pastors diligently to preach Thyholy Word, and the people obediently to follow the same, that they mayreceive the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

18.For the Church in its Conflicts

Almighty and Everlasting God, who wilt have all men to be saved, andto come to the knowledge of the truth; we beseech Thy glorious majesty,through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, impart the grace and help ofThy Holy Spirit to all minister of Thy Word, that they may purely teachit to the saving of men; bring to naught by Thine Almighty power andunsearchable wisdom, all the counsels of those who hate Thy Word, and

who, by corrupt teaching or with violent hands, would destroy it, andenlighten them with the knowledge of Thy glory; that we, leading a quietand peaceable life, may, by a pure faith, learn the riches of Thy heavenlygrace, and in holiness and righteousness serve Thee, the only true God;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

19.For Those Who Have Erred

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose property it is always to havemercy; we most earnestly beseech Thee to visit with Thy Fatherlycorrection all such as have erred and gone astray from the truth of Thyholy Word, and to bring them to a due sense of their error, that they mayagain with hearty faith receive and hold fast Thine unchangeable truth;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

20.Almighty, Merciful, and Gracious God and Father, without our whole

heart we beseech Thee for all who have forsaken the Christian faith, allwho have wandered from any portion thereof, or are in doubt ortemptation through the corruptors of Thy Word, that Thou wouldestvisit them as a Father, reveal unto them their error, and bring them backfrom their wanderings, that they, in singleness of heart, taking pleasurealone in the pure truth of Thy Word, may be made wise thereby untoeverlasting life; through faith in Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

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For Unity O God, who restorest to the right way them that err, who gatherest themthat are scattered, and preservest them that are gathered; of Thy tendermercy, we beseech Thee, pour upon Thy Christian people the grace ofunity, that all schisms being healed, Thy flock, united to the true

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Shepherd of Thy Church, may worthily serve Thee; through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.

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For the Removal of Schism Bring to naught, O Christ, the schisms of heresy, which seek to subvertThy truth; that as Thou art acknowledged in heaven and in earth as oneand the same Lord, so Thy people gathered from all nations, may serveThee in unity of faith. Amen.

23.For the Jews

Almighty and Everlasting God, who lovest to show mercy; hear the

prayers which we offer unto Thee for Thine ancient people, thatacknowledging Jesus Christ, who is the light of truth, they may bedelivered from their darkness; through the same, Thy Son, our Lord.Amen.

24.For the Heathen

Almighty and Everlasting God, who desirest not the death of a sinner,but wouldest have all men to repent and live; hear our prayers for theheathen; take away iniquity from their hearts, and turn them from theiridols unto the living and true God, and to Thine only Son; and gatherthem into Thy holy Church, to the glory of Thy name; through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

FOR THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES

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O Merciful Father in heaven, who holdest in Thy hand all the might ofman, and who hast ordained the powers that be for the punishment ofevil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well, and of whom is allrule and authority in the kingdoms of the world; we humbly beseechThee, graciously regard Thy servants, the President of the United States,the Governor of this Commonwealth, our Judges and Magistrates, andall the rulers of the earth. May all that receive the sword, as Thyministers, bear it according to Thy commandment. Enlighten and defendthem by Thy name, O God. Grant them wisdom and understanding, that

under their peaceable governance, Thy people may be guarded anddirected in righteousness, quietness, and unity. Protect and prolong theirlives, O God of our salvation, that we, with them, may show forth thepraise of Thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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26.For our Enemies

Forgive, we beseech Thee, O Lord, our enemies, and them thatdespitefully use us, and so change their hearts that they may walk with

us in meekness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

27.O Almighty, Everlasting God, who through Thine Only Son, our blessedLord hast commanded us to love our enemies, to do good to them thathate us, and to pray for them that persecute us; we earnestly beseechThee that by Thy gracious visitation they may be led to true repentance,and may have the same love, and be of one accord, and of one mind andheart with us, and with Thy whole Church; through the same, Thy dear

Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

28.In Time of National Calamity

O Lord God, heavenly Father, we humbly confess unto Thee that by ourevil doing and continual disobedience, we have deserved these Thychastisements; but we earnestly beseech Thee, for Thy name’s sake, tospare us; restrain the harmful power of the enemy, and succor Thysuffering people, that Thy Word may be declared faithfully and withouthindrance, and that we, amending our sinful lives, may walk obedientlyto Thy holy commandments; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

29.Look mercifully, O Lord, we beseech Thee, on the affliction of Thypeople; and let not our sin destroy us, but let Thine Almighty mercy saveus; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

30.Most loving and gracious Lord God, who for our many grievous sins artpleased sorely to chasten us, we flee to Thy tender and fatherlycompassion alone, beseeching Thee that as a father pitieth his children,Thou wouldest pity us miserable sinners. Turn away Thy righteouswrath, and give us not over to deserved death, but deliver us, that wemay now and evermore praise Thee, O gracious God and Father, whodesirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from hiswickedness and live; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

31.For Prisoners

Almighty God, who didst bring the Apostle Peter forth out of prison;have mercy upon all who are suffering imprisonment, and set them free

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from their bonds, that we may rejoice in their deliverance, andcontinually give praise to Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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For Peace and QuietnessO Lord, we beseech Thee, mercifully to hear the prayers of Thy Church,that we, being delivered from all adversities, and serving Thee with aquiet mind, may enjoy Thy peace all the days of our life; through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

IN TIME OF AFFLICTION AND DISTRESS

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Almighty and Everlasting God, the consolation of the sorrowful, and thestrength of the weak; may the prayers of them that in any tribulation ordistress cry unto Thee, graciously come before Thee, so that in all theirnecessities they may mark and receive Thy manifold help and comfort;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

34.Almighty and most merciful God, who hast appointed us to enduresufferings and death with our Lord Jesus Christ, before we enter withHim into eternal glory; grant us grace at all times to subject ourselves toThy holy will, and to continue steadfast in the true faith unto the end ofour lives, and at all times to find peace and joy in the blessed hope of theresurrection of the dead, and of the glory of the world to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

35.Almighty God, cast not away Thy people who cry unto Thee in their

tribulation; but for the glory of Thy name, be pleased to succor theafflicted; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

36.For the Sick

Almighty, Everlasting God, the eternal salvation of them that believe;hear our prayers on behalf of Thy servants who are sick, for whom weimplore the aid of Thy mercy, that being restored to health, they mayrender thanks to Thee in Thy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

37.O Lord, look down from heaven, behold, visit and relieve Thy servants,for whom we offer our supplications; look upon them with the eyes of

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Thy mercy; give them comfort and sure confidence in Thee, defend themfrom the danger of the enemy, and keep them in perpetual peace andsafety; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

38.For Mothers

O Almighty, Everlasting God and Father, Creator of all things, who byThy grace, through Thy Son, our Lord, who hath redeemed us from theflesh and sin, makest the anguish of our human birth a holy and salutarycross; we pray Thee, O gracious Father, Lord and God, that Thouwouldest preserve and guard the work of Thine own hand. Forsake notthem who cry to Thee in sore travail, but deliver them out of all theirpains, to their joy, and to the glory of Thy goodness; through Jesus Christ

our Lord. Amen.

39.In Time of Great Sickness

Almighty and most merciful God, our heavenly Father, we Thine erringchildren humbly confess unto Thee, that we have justly deserved thechastening, which for our sins Thou hast sent upon us; but we entreatThee, of Thy boundless goodness to grant us true repentance, graciouslyto forgive our sins, to remove from us or to lighten our meritedpunishment, and so to strengthen us by Thy grace that as obedientchildren we may be subject to Thy will, and bear our afflictions inpatience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

40.In Time of Drought

O God, most merciful Father, we beseech Thee to open the windows ofheaven, and to send a fruitful rain upon us, to revive the earth, and to

refresh the fruits thereof, for all things droop and wither; graciously hearour prayer in this our necessity, that we may praise and glorify Thyname forever and ever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

41.In Time of Unseasonable Weather

O Lord God, heavenly Father, Who art gracious and merciful, and hastpromised that Thou wilt hear us when we call upon Thee in our troubles:We beseech Thee, look not upon our sins and evil doings, but upon our

necessities, and according to Thy mercy send us such seasonableweather, that the earth may in due time yield her increase; that by Thygoodness we may receive our daily bread, and learn to know Thee as amerciful God, and evermore give thanks to Thee for Thy goodness;through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord. Amen.

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THANKSGIVING

42.O Lord God, heavenly Father, from whom without ceasing we receive

exceeding abundantly all good gifts, and who daily of Thy pure graceguardest us against all evil: Grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit,that acknowledging with our whole heart all this Thy goodness, we maynow and evermore thank and praise Thy loving kindness and tendermercy; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

43.Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose mercies are new unto usevery morning, and who, though we have in no wise deserved Thy

goodness, dost abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul;give us, we pray Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may heartilyacknowledge Thy merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for all Thybenefits and serve Thee in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, ThySon, our Lord. Amen.

44.Almighty and most merciful God, who in Thy fatherly wisdom has

chastened us on account of our sins, that we might not continue inimpenitence and vain confidence, and thus perish with the ungodly; inthe midst of wrath Thou hast remembered mercy, and hast graciouslydelivered us out of our affliction. We give Thee therefore most heartythanks and praise, that Thou hast turned away from us Thy just anger,and shown Thyself favorable toward us Thine unworthy servants. Blessthe Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Blessthe Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Thou, Lord, artmerciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Glory be

to Thee, O God, forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

45.Glory be to Thee, O God Most Holy, Glory be to Thee, O God Most High.Glory be to Thee, O King of heaven and earth, who, as a father pitieth hischildren, pitiest us. Fill us with joy and gladness in the Holy Ghost, thatwhen Thou shalt render to every man according to his works, we may befound acceptable before Thee, through Him who hath redeemed us fromthe shame and curse of sin, even Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord.

Amen.

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FOR SPECIAL GIFTS AND GRACES

46.For Protection During the Day

O Lord, our heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting God, who hastsafely brought us to the beginning of this day; defend us in the samewith 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, beingordered by Thy governance, may be righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

47.For Protection During the Night

Lighten our darkness, we beseech Thee, O Lord; and by Thy great mercydefend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of ThyOnly Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

48.For Grace to Use Our Gifts

O Lord God Almighty, who dost endure Thy servants with divers andsingular gifts of the Holy Ghost; leave us not, we beseech Thee, destituteof Thy manifold gifts, nor yet grace to use them always to Thy honor andglory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

49.For Grace to Receive the Word

Blessed Lord, who hast caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for ourlearning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn,and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of Thy holyWord, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of

everlasting life, which Thou hast given us in our Savior Jesus Christ.Amen.

50.For Grace to be Led into All Truth

Enlighten our minds, we beseech Thee, O God, by the Spirit whichproceedeth from Thee; that as Thy Son hath promised, we may be ledinto all truth; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

51.For Spiritual Renewal

Almighty God, who hast given us Thy Only-Begotten Son to take ournature upon Him; grant that we being regenerate, and made Thy

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children by adoption, and grace, may daily be renewed by Thy HolySpirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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For Penitence Merciful Father, give us grace that we may never presume to sin; but if atany time we offend Thy Divine Majesty, may we truly repent and lamentour offence, and by a lively faith obtain remission of all our sins, solelythrough the merits of Thy Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

53.For Pardon

Hear, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the prayer of Thy suppliants, and spare

those who confess their sins unto Thee, that Thou mayest bestow uponus both pardon and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

54.For Deliverance from Sin

We beseech Thee, O Lord, in Thy clemency to show us Thineunspeakable mercy; that Thou mayest both set us free from our sins, andrescue us from the punishments which for our sins we deserve; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

55.For Grace to do God’s Will

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works ofdarkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of thismortal life, in which Thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in greathumility; that in the last day, when He shall come again in His gloriousmajesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life

immortal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

56.For Grace to Love and Serve God

O God, who, through the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, dost pour the gifts ofcharity into the hearts of Thy faithful people; grant unto Thy servantshealth both of mind and body, that they may love Thee with their wholestrength, and with their whole heart perform those things which arepleasing unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

57.For Aid against Temptation

O God, who justifies the ungodly, and who desirest not the death of thesinner; we humbly implore Thy majesty, that Thou wouldest graciously

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assist, by Thy heavenly aid, and evermore shield with Thy protection,Thy servants who trust in Thy mercy, that they may be separated by notemptations from Thee, and, without ceasing, may serve Thee, through Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord. Amen.

58.For Faith

Almighty and Everliving God, who hast given to them that believeexceeding great and precious promises; grant us so perfectly, andwithout all doubt to believe in Thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in Thysight may never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through the same ourSavior Jesus Christ. Amen.

59.For Divine Guidance and Help

Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with Thy most gracious favor, andfurther us with Thy continual help; that in all our works begun,continued, and ended in Thee, we may glorify Thy holy name; andfinally, by Thy mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.

60.O Almighty and Everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, to direct,sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of Thy laws,and in the works of Thy commandments; that through Thy most mightyprotection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and in soul;through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

61.For Spiritual Illumination

Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the brightness of Thy glorymay shine forth upon us, and that the light of Thy light by theillumination of the Holy Spirit may establish the hearts of all that havebeen born anew by Thy grace; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

62.For Likeness to Christ

Almighty God, who hast given Thine Only Son to be unto us both asacrifice for sin and also an example of godly life; give us grace that we

may always most thankfully receive that His inestimable benefit, andalso daily endeavor ourselves to follow the blessed steps of His mostholy life; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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63.For and Right Knowledge of Christ

O Almighty God, whom to know is everlasting life; grant us perfectly toknow Thy Son Jesus Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life; that

following His steps we may steadfastly walk in the way that leadeth toeternal life; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

64.For the Holy Spirit

O Lord God, heavenly Father, who by the blessed light of Thy divineWord hast led us to the knowledge of Thy Son; we most heartily beseechThee so to replenish us with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, that we mayever walk in the light of Thy truth and rejoicing with sure confidence in

Christ our Savior, may in the end be brought unto everlasting salvation;through the same, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

65.Almighty and Everlasting God, who of Thy great mercy in Jesus ChristThy Son, dost grant us forgiveness of sin, and all things pertaining to lifeand godliness; grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that He mayso rule our hearts, that we, being ever mindful of Thy fatherly mercy,may strive to mortify the flesh, and to overcome the world; and servingThee in holiness and pureness of living, may give Thee continual thanksfor all Thy goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

66.For Purity

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, andfrom whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by theinspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee, and

worthily magnify Thy holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

67.For Innocence of Life

O God, whose strength is made perfect in weakness, mortify and kill allvices in us, and so strengthen us by Thy grace, that by the innocence ofour lives, and the constancy of our faith even unto death, we may glorifyThy holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

68.For Love of God

O God, who makest all things to work together for good to them thatlove Thee; pour into our hearts such steadfast love toward Thee, that the

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pure desires which by Thy Spirit have been stirred up in us, may not beturned aside by any temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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For Charity O Lord, who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are worthnothing; send Thy Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that mostexcellent gift of charity, the very bond of peace and all virtues, withoutwhich whosoever liveth is counted dead before Thee; grant this for ThineOnly Son Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.

70.For Humility

O God, who resistest the proud, and givest grace to the humble; grantunto us true humility, after the likeness in which Thine Only Son hathrevealed it in Himself, that we may never be lifted up and provoke Thywrath, but in all lowliness be made partakers of the gifts of Thy grace;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

71.For Patience

O God, who by the meek endurance of Thine Only-Begotten Son didstbeat down the pride of the old enemy; help us we beseech Thee, rightlyto treasure in our hearts what our Lord hath of His goodness borne forour sakes; that after His example we may bear with patience whatsoeverthings are adverse to us; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

72.For a Happy Death

Confirm, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, Thine unworthy servants in

Thy grace; that in the hour of our death the adversary may not prevailagainst us, but that we may be found worthy of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

73.For the Blessedness of Heaven

Almighty, Everlasting God, who didst give Thine Only Son to be a highpriest of good things to come; hereafter grant unto us, Thine unworthyservants, to have our share in the company of the Blessed; through Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

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74.For Peace

O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledgeof whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom;

defend us, Thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies; that wesurely trusting in Thy defense, may not fear the power of anyadversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FOR AN ANSWER TO PRAYER

75.Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord tomake our common supplications unto Thee; and dost promise that when

two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt grant theirrequests; fulfill now, O Lord the desires and petitions of Thy servants, asmay be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge ofThy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

76.Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, who knowest our necessitiesbefore we ask, and our ignorance in asking; we beseech Thee to havecompassion upon our infirmities; and those things which for ourunworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask,vouchsafe to give us, for the worthiness of Thy Son, Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.

77.Almighty God, who hast promised to hear the petitions of those who askin Thy Son’s name; we beseech Thee mercifully to incline Thine ears tous who have now made our prayers and supplications unto Thee; and

grant that those things which we have faithfully asked according to Thywill, may effectually be obtained, to the relief of our necessity, and to thesetting forth of Thy glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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General Prayers

THE LITANY The Litany may be used at Vespers on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; on

Days of Humiliation and Prayer, and at Matins on Sundays when there is nocommunion. The responses should be sung or said by the congregation. Theresponses may be repeated after each phrase, or only at the end of each group, asthey are here presented.

V: Lord, have mercy upon us.R: Lord have mercy upon us.

V: Christ, have mercy upon us.

R: Christ, have mercy upon us.


V: O Christ, hear us.R: O Christ, hear us.

V: O God the Father in heaven;

R: Have mercy upon us.

V: O God the Son, Redeemer ofthe world;R: Have mercy upon us.

V: O God the Holy Ghost;R: Have mercy upon us.

V: Be gracious unto us.R: Spare us, good Lord.

V: Be gracious unto us.R: Help us, good Lord.

V: From all sin; From all error;From all evil; From the crafts

and assaults of the devil; Fromsudden and evil death; Frompestilence and famine; Fromwar and bloodshed; Fromsedition and rebellion; From

lightning and tempest; From allcalamity by fire and water; Andfrom everlasting death:

R: Good Lord, deliver us.

V: By the mystery of Thy holyincarnation; By thy holynativity; By thy baptism,fasting, and temptation; Bythine agony and bloody sweat;By thy cross and passion; By thyprecious death and burial; By

thy glorious resurrection andascension; And by the comingof the Holy Ghost, theComforter:

R: Help us, good Lord.

V: In all time of our tribulation;

In all time of our prosperity; Inthe hour of our death; And inthe Day of Judgment;

R: Help us, good Lord.

V: We poor sinners do beseechThee;R: To hear us, O Lord God.

V: And to rule and govern Thyholy Christian Church;R: We beseech Thee to hear us,good Lord.

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V: To preserve all pastors andministers of Thy Church in thetrue knowledge andunderstanding of Thy Word

and in holiness of life; To put anend to all schisms and causes ofoffense; To bring into the way oftruth all such as have erred andare deceived; To beat downSatan under foot; To sendfaithful laborers into Thyharvest; To accompany ThyWord with Thy Spirit and grace;

To raise up them that fall, andto strengthen such as do stand;And to comfort and help theweak-hearted and thedistressed:

R: We beseech Thee to hear us,good Lord.

V: To give to all nations peaceand concord; To preserve ourcountry from discord andcontention; To give to ournation perpetual victory over allits enemies; To direct anddefend our President, and all inauthority; And to bless and

keep our magistrates, and allour people:


V: To behold and succor all whoare in danger, necessity andtribulation;

R: We beseech Thee to hear us,good Lord

V: To protect all who travel byair, land, or water; To preserveall women in the perils ofchildbirth; To strengthen and

keep all sick persons and youngchildren; To set free all who areinnocently imprisoned; Todefend and provide for allfatherless children and widows;And to have mercy upon allmen:

R: We beseech Thee to hear us,

good Lord.

V: To forgive our enemies,persecutors, and slanderers, andto turn their hearts; To give andpreserve to our use the fruits ofthe earth; And graciously tohear our prayers:


V: O Lord Jesus Christ, Son ofGod;R: We beseech Thee to hear us,good Lord.

V: O Lamb of God, that takestaway the sin of the world;R: Have mercy upon us.

V: O Lamb of God, that takestaway the sin of the world;R: Have mercy upon us.

V: O Lamb of God, that takest

away the sin of the world;R: Grant us Thy peace.

V: O Christ, hear us.R: O Christ, hear us.

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V: Lord, have mercy upon us.R: Lord have mercy upon us.

V: Christ, have mercy upon us.

R: Christ, have mercy upon us.

V: Lord, have mercy upon us.R: Lord, have mercy upon us.Amen.

All: Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name: Thykingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven; Give us thisday our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive thosewho trespass against us: And lead us not into temptation; But deliver usfrom evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,forever and ever. Amen.

LITANY COLLECTS

1.V: O Lord, deal not with us after our sins.R: Neither reward us according to our iniquities.

V: Almighty God, our heavenly Father who desirest not the death of asinner, but rather that he should turn from his evil way and live; we

beseech Thee graciously to turn from us those punishments which we byour sins have deserved, and to grant us grace ever hereafter to serveThee in holiness and pureness of living; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

R: Amen.

2.V: Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy name.R: Deliver us, and purge away our sins for Thy name’s sake.

V: Almighty and Everlasting God, who by Thy Holy Spirit dost governand sanctify the whole Christian Church; hear our prayers for allmembers of the same and mercifully grant, that by Thy grace they mayserve Thee in true faith; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord.

R: Amen.

3.

V: O Lord, deal not with us after our sins.R: Neither reward us according to our iniquities.

V: O God, merciful Father, who despises not the sighing of a contriteheart, nor the desire of such as are sorrowful; mercifully assist our

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prayers which we make before Thee in all our troubles and adversities,whensoever they oppress us; and graciously hear us, that those evilswhich the craft and subtlety of the devil or man worketh against us, may,by Thy good providence, be brought to naught; that we Thy servants,

being hurt by no persecutions, may evermore give thanks unto Thee inThy holy Church; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord.

R: Amen.

4.V: O Lord, enter not into judgment with Thy servant.R: For in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.

V: Almighty God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many andgreat dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannotalways stand upright; grant us such strength and protection as maysupport us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

R: Amen.

5.V: Call upon Me in the day of trouble.R: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt gloryfy Me.

V: Spare us, O Lord, and mercifully forgive us our sins, and though byour continual transgressions we have merited Thy punishments, begracious unto us, and grant that all those evils which we have deserved,may be turned from us, and overruled to our everlasting good; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.

R: Amen.

6.V: The Lord will give strength unto His people.R: The Lord will bless His people with peace.

V: O God from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all justworks do proceed; give unto Thy servants that peace which the world

cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, andalso that by Thee, we being defended from the fear of our enemies, maypass our time in rest and quietness through the merits of Jesus Christ ourSavior. R: Amen.

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II.THE SUFFRAGES

The Suffrages may be used at Matins or Vespersin the same manner as the Litany.




V: Our Father, who art in heaven;Hallowed be Thy name: Thykingdom come; Thy will be done onearth, as it is in heaven; Give us thisday our daily bread; And forgive usour trespasses, as we forgive thosewho trespass against us: And leadus not into temptation;

R: But deliver us from evil.

V: I said, O Lord, be mercifully untome;R: Heal my soul, for I have sinnedagainst Thee.

V: Return, O Lord, how long?R: And let it repent Theeconcerning Thy servants.

V: Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be uponus;R: According as we hope in Thee.

V: Let Thy priests be clothed withrighteousness;

R: And let Thy saints shout for joy.

V: O Lord, save our rulers;R: Let the King hear us when wecall.

V: Save Thy people, and bless Thineinheritance.R: Feed them also, and lift them up

forever.

V: Remember Thy congergation;R: Which Thou hast purchased ofold.

V: Peace be within Thy walls;R: And prosperity within thy pal-aces.

V: Let us pray for our absentbrethren.R: O Thou, our God, save Thyservants that trust in Thee.

V: Let us pray for the broken-hearted and the captives;R: Redeem Israel, O God, out of allhis troubles.

V: Send them help from thesanctuary;R: And strengthen them out ofZion.

V: Hear my prayer, O Lord;R: And let my cry come unto Thee.

Then the Leader and Congregation may chant or speak responsively DeProfundis (Matins) or Miserere Mei (Vespers).

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Ps. 130. De Profundis.

Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice.Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? Butthere is forgiveness with Thee that Thou mayest be feared.I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in His word do I hope.My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning:I say, more than they that watch for the morning.Let Israel hope in the Lord: † For with the Lord there is mercy, and withHim is plenteous redemption.And He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.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 withoutend. Amen.

Ps. 51. Miserere Mei.

Have mer cy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving kindness:According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies, blot out mytransgressions.Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity: And cleanse me from my sin.For I acknowledge my transgressions: And my sin is ever before me.Against Thee, Thee only, † have I sinned and done this evil in Thy sight:That Thou mightiest be justified when Thou speakest, and be clear whenThou judgest.Behold, I was shapen in iniquity: And in sin did my mother conceive me.Behold thou desirest truth in the inward parts: And in the hidden partshalt Thou make me to know wisdom.Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Wash me, and I shall be

whiter than snow.Make me to hear joy and gladness; That the bones which Thou hastbroken may rejoice.Hide thy face from my sins: And blot out all mine iniquities.Create in me a clean heart, O God: And renew a right spirit within me.Cast me not away from Thy presence: And take not Thy Holy Spirit fromme.Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation: And uphold me with Thy freeSpirit.

Then will I teach transgress- sors Thy ways: And sinners shall beconverted unto Thee.Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation:And my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy righteousness.O Lord open Thou my lips: And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.

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For Thou desirest not sacrifice, else would I have it: Thou delightest notin burnt offering.The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, OGod, Thou wilt not despise.

Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem.Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, † withburnt-offering and whole burnt-offering: Then shall they offer bullocksupon Thine altar.Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost:As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world withoutend. Amen.

Then shall be chanted or said:

V: Turn us again, O God of hosts,R: Cause Thy face to shine and we shall be saved.

V: Arise, O Christ, for our help;R: And redeem us for Thy mercy’s sake.

V: Hear my prayer, O Lord;R: And let my cry come unto Thee.

V: The Lord be with you.R: And with thy spirit.

V: Let us pray.

Then the Leader may say a collect for the season, and any other suitable collects,

concluding with this Collect for Peace:

V: Give peace in our days, O Lord:R: Because there is none other than fighteth for us, except Thou, our God.

V: O Lord, let there be peace in Thy strength:R: And abundance in Thy towers.

V: Let us pray.

V: O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all justworks do proceed; give unto Thy servants that peace which the worldcannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments andalso that by Thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may

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pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christour Savior.

R: Amen.

V: Bless we the Lord:R: Thanks be to God.

III.THE MORNING SUFFRAGES







The Apostles Creed


And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by theHoly Ghost,Born of the Virgin Mary:† Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,dead, and buried;He descended into hell: The third day He rose again from the dead;He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the

Father Almighty:From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy catholic church;The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins;

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The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen.

THE VERSICLES

V: Unto Thee have I cried, OLord:R: And in the morning shall myprayer prevent Thee.

V: Let my mouth be filled withThy praise:R: And with Thy honor all theday.

V: O Lord, hide Thy face frommy sins:R: And blot out all mineiniquities.

V: Create in me, O God, a cleanheart:

R: And renew a right spiritwithin me.

V: Cast me not away from Thypresence:R: And take not Thy Holy Spiritfrom me.

V: Restore unto me the joy of

Thy salvation:R: And uphold me with Thyfree Spirit.

V: Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day:R: To keep us without sin.

V: Have mercy upon us, OLord:R: Have mercy upon us.

V: O Lord, let Thy mercy beupon us:R: As our trust is in Thee.

V: Hear my prayer, O Lord:

R: And let my cry come untoThee.

V: The Lord be with you:R: And with thy spirit.

Let us pray:

We give thanks unto Thee,Heavenly Father, through JesusChrist Thy dear Son, that Thouhast protected us through thenight from all danger and harm;and we beseech Thee topreserve and keep us, this dayalso, from all sin and evil; thatin all our thoughts, words and

deeds, we may serve and pleaseThee. Into Thy hands wecommend our bodies and souls,and all that is ours. Let Thy holyangel have charge concerningus, that the wicked one have nopower over us. Amen.

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IV.THE EVENING SUFFRAGES

V: Lord, have mercy upon us.

R: Lord, have mercy upon us.






The Apostles Creed


And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by theHoly Ghost,Born of the Virgin Mary:† Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,dead, and buried;He descended into hell: The third day He rose again from the dead;

He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God theFather Almighty:From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.


THE VERSICLES

V: Blessed art Thou, O LordGod of our fathers:R: And greatly to be praised andglorified forever.

V: Bless we the Father, and theSon, and the Holy Ghost:R: We praise and magnify Himforever.

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V: Blessed art Thou, O Lord, inthe firmament of heaven:R: And greatly to be praised,and glorified, and highly

exalted forever.

V: The Almighty and MercifulLord bless and preserve us.R: Amen.

V: Vouchsafe, O Lord, thisnight:R: To keep us without sin.

V: O Lord, have mercy upon us.R: Have mercy upon us.

V: O Lord, let Thy mercy beupon us:R: As our trust is in Thee.

V: Hear my prayer, O Lord:R: And let my cry come untoThee.

V: The Lord be with you.R: And with thy spirit.

Let us pray:

We give thanks unto Thee,heavenly Father, through JesusChrist, Thy dear Son, that Thouhast this day so graciouslyprotected us, and we beseechThee to forgive us all our sins,and the wrong which we have

done, and by Thy great mercydefend us from all the perilsand dangers of this night. IntoThy hands we commend ourbodies and souls, and all that isours. Let Thy holy angel havecharge concerning us, that thewicked one have no power over

us. Amen.

THE BENEDICAMUS

L: Bless we the Lord.C: Thanks be to God

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V.THE BIDDING PRAYER

By ancient usage this prayer was specially appointed for Good Friday.

Brethren, let us pray for the whole Christian Church, that our Lord Godwould vouchsafe to defend it against all the assaults and temptations ofthe adversary, and to keep it perpetually upon the true foundation, JesusChrist.

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast revealed Thy glory toall nations in Jesus Christ and the word of His truth; keep, webeseech Thee, in safety the works of Thy mercy, that so ThyChurch, spread throughout all nations, may serve Thee in true

faith, and preserve in the confession of Thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for the ministers of the Word for all estates of men in theChurch, and for all the people of God.

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole bodyof the Church is governed and sanctified; receive oursupplications and prayers which we offer before Thee for allestates of men in Thy holy Church, that every member of thesame, in his vocation and ministry, may truly and godly serveThee; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for our catechumens, that our Lord God would open theirhearts and the door of His mercy, that having receive the remission of alltheir sins by the washing of regeneration, they may be mindful of theirbaptismal covenant, and evermore be found in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Almighty and everlasting God, who dost always multiply ThyChurch, and with Thy light and grace dost strengthen thehearts of those whom Thou hast regenerated, confirming untothem Thy covenant and faithfulness; grant unto ourcatechumens increase both of faith and knowledge, that theymay rejoice in their baptism and rally and heartily renew theircovenant with Thee. Amen.

Let us pray for all in authority, and especially for the government of theUnited States, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godlinessand honesty.

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O Merciful Father in heaven, who holdest in Thy hand all themight of man, and who hast ordained the powers that be forthe punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them thatdo well, and of whom is all rule and authority in the kingdoms

of the world; we humbly beseech Thee, graciously regard Thyservants, the President of the United States, the governor ofthis commonwealth, our judges and magistrates, and all therulers of the earth; that all who receive the sword, as Thyministers, may bear it according to Thy commandment;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray our Lord God Almighty that He would deliver the worldfrom all error, take away disease, ward off famine, open the prisons, set

free those in bondage, grant a safe return to the wayfarers, health to thesick and to our mariners a harbor of security.

Almighty and everlasting God, the consolation of thesorrowful, and the strength of the weak; may the prayers ofthem that in any tribulation or distress cry unto Theegraciously come before Thee, so that in all their necessities theymay mark and receive thy manifold help and comfort; through

Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for the Jews, the Heathen, and all those who subvert thetruth of the Lord God Almighty, that He would gather them from allnations, granting them repentance and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, theSavior of the world.

Almighty and Everlasting God, who lovest to show mercybring to naught, O Christ, the schisms of heresy, which seek to

subvert Thy truth; that as Thou art acknowledged in heavenand in earth as one and the same Lord, so Thy people gatheredfrom all nations, may serve Thee in unity of faith; hear theprayers which we offer unto Thee for Thine ancient people,that acknowledging Jesus Christ, who is the light of truth, theymay be delivered from their darkness; Almighty andEverlasting God, who desirest not the death of a sinner, butwouldest have all men to repent and live; hear our prayers forthe heathen; take away iniquity from their hearts, and turn

them from their idols unto the living and true God, and toThine only Son; and gather them into Thy holy Church, to theglory of Thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Let us pray for peace, that we may come to the knowledge of God’s holyWord, and walk before Him as becometh Christians.

Almighty and everlasting God, King of glory, and Lord of

heaven and earth, by whose Spirit all things are governed, bywhose providence all things are ordered, who art the God ofpeace, and the author of all concord; Grant us, we beseechThee, Thy heavenly peace and concord, that we may serveThee in true fear, to the praise and glory of Thy name; throughChrist our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for our enemies that God would remember them in mercy,and graciously vouchsafe unto them such things as are both needful for

them and profitable unto their salvation.

O Almighty, everlasting God, who through Thine Only Son,our blessed Lord has commanded us to love our enemies, to dogood to them that hate us, and to pray for them that persecuteus; we earnestly beseech Thee, that by Thy gracious visitationall our enemies may be led to true repentance, and may havethe same love, and be of one accord and of one mind and heart

with us and with Thy whole Christian Church; through Christour Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for the fruits of the earth, that God would send down Hisblessing upon them, and graciously dispose our hearts to enjoy them insubmission to His holy will.

O Lord, Father Almighty, who by Thy Word hast created anddost bless and uphold all things; we pray Thee so to reveal

unto us Thy Word our Lord Jesus Christ, that He dwelling inour hearts, we may by Thy grace be made meet to receive Thyblessing on all the fruits of the earth, and whatsoever pertainsto our bodily need; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Finally, let us pray for all things for which our Lord would have us ask,saying:

Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name: Thy kingdom

come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven; Give us this day ourdaily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us: And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us fromevil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever andever. Amen.

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VI.Almighty and Everlasting God, who art worthy to be had in

reverence by all the children of men, we give Thee most humble andhearty thanks for the innumerable blessings, both temporal and spiritual,

which, without any merit or worthiness on our part, Thou hast bestowedupon us.

We praise Thee, especially, that Thou hast preserved unto us, intheir purity, Thy saving Word, and the sacred ordinances of Thy house.And we beseech Thee, O Lord, to grant and preserve unto Thy holychurch, throughout the world, purity of doctrine, and faithful pastorswho shall preach Thy Word with power; and help all who hear, rightlyto understand, and truly to believe the same. Be Thou the protector anddefender of Thy people in all time of tribulation and danger; and may

we, in communion with Thy Church, and in brotherly unity with all ourfellow Christians, fight the good fight of faith, and in the end receive thesalvation of our souls.

Bestow Thy grace upon all the nations of the earth. Especially dowe entreat Thee to bless our land, and all its inhabitants, and all who arein authority. Cause Thy glory to dwell among us, and let mercy andtruth, righteousness and peace, everywhere prevail. To this end, wecommend to Thy care all our schools, and pray Thee to make them

nurseries of useful knowledge and Christian virtues, that they may bringforth the wholesome fruits of life.Graciously defend us from all calamities by fire and water, from

war, and pestilence, from scarcity and famine. Protect and prospereveryone in his appropriate calling, and cause all useful arts to flourishamong us. Be Thou the God and Father of the widow and the fatherlesschildren, the Helper of the sick and the needy, and the Comforter of theforsaken and distressed.

Here special supplications, intercessions, and prayers may be made.

And as we are strangers and pilgrims on earth, help us by true faith anda godly life to prepare for the world to come; doing the work whichThou hast given us to do while it is day; before the night cometh whenno man can work. And when our last hour shall come, support us byThy power, and receive us into Thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee andthe Holy Ghost, forever and ever. Amen.

VII.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we, Thine unworthyservants, do give Thee most humble and hearty thanks for all Thygoodness and loving kindness to us, and to all men. We bless Thee forour creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all,for Thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord

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and Savior Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.And, we beseech Thee, give us that due sense of all Thy mercies, that ourhearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we may show for Theepraise, not only with our lips, but in our lives; that walking before Thee

in holiness and righteousness all our days, we may enjoy the testimonyof a good conscience and the hope of Thy favor, be sustained andcomforted under the troubles of this life, and finally be received intoThine everlasting kingdom, through Thine infinite mercy in Jesus Christour Lord.

We offer unto Thee our common supplications for the goodestate of Thy Church throughout the world; that it may be so guided andgoverned by Thy good Spirit, that all who profess themselves Christiansmay be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in

the bond of peace, and the righteousness of life. Send down upon allministers of the gospel, and upon all congregations committed to theircharge, the healthful spirit of Thy grace, and that they may truly pleaseThee, pour upon them the continual dew of Thy blessing.

Most heartily we beseech Thee, with Thy favor to behold thePresident [and Congress] of the United States, and all other in authority;and so replenish them with Thy grace, that they may always incline toThy will, and walk in Thy way, Prosper all good counsels and all just

works that peace and happiness, truth and righteousness, religion andpiety, may be established among us through all generations.We humbly entreat Thee also for all sorts and conditions of men;

that Thou wouldest be pleased to make Thy ways known unto them, Thysaving health unto all nations.

May it please Thee to preserve all that travel by air, land, orwater; to succor all that are in peril or need; and to satisfy the wants ofall Thy creatures.

We also commend to Thy fatherly goodness all those who are in

any way afflicted or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it mayplease Thee to comfort and relieve them according to their severalnecessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happyissue out of all their afflictions.

Here special supplications, intercessions, and prayers may be made. Hear us, most merciful God, in these our humble requests, which weoffer up unto Thee in the name of Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Lord, towhom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, worldwithout end. Amen.

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LUTHER’S MORNING PRAYER

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son,that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray

that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that allmy doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commendmyself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be withme, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

LUTHER’S EVENING PRAYER

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son,that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would

forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keepme this night. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body andsoul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe mayhave no power over me. Amen.

THE APOSTLES CREED

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by theHoly Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Wascrucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day herose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on theright hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Catholic Church; The Communionof Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body, And theLife everlasting. Amen.

THE NICENE CREED

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten ofthe Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God ofvery God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by

whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation,came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of thevirgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us underPontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He roseagain, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on

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the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds

from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together isworshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And I believe oneholy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for theremission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the lifeof the world to come. Amen.

THE ATHANASIAN CREED

Whoever will be saved: shall, above all else, hold the catholic faith.

Which faith, except everyone keeps whole and undefiled,: without doubthe will perish eternally.And the catholic faith is this, † that we worship one God in three personsand three persons in one God: neither confusing the persons nordividing the substance.For there is one person of the Father: another of the Son, and another ofthe Holy Spirit.But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit is allone: the glory equal, the majesty coeternal.Such as the Father is, such is the Son: and such is the Holy Spirit.The Father uncreated, † the Son uncreated: and the Holy Spirituncreated.The Father incomprehensible, † the Son incomprehensible: and the HolySpirit incomprehensible.The Father eternal, † the Son eternal: and the Holy Spirit eternal.And yet they are not three eternals: but one eternal.As there are not three uncreated nor three incomprehensibles: but one

uncreated and one incomprehensible.So likewise the Father is almighty, † the Son almighty: and the HolySpirit almighty.And yet they are not three almighties: but one almighty.So the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God: And yetthey are not three Gods but one God.So likewise the Father is Lord, the Son Lord, and the Holy Spirit Lord:And yet they are not three Lords but one Lord.For as we are compelled by the Christian truth: to acknowledge every

person by himself to be both God and Lord.So we cannot by the catholic faith: say that there are three Gods or threeLords.The Father is made of none: neither created nor begotten.The Son is of the Father alone: not made nor created but begotten.

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The Holy Spirit is of the Father and of the Son: neither made nor creatednor begotten but proceeding.So there is one Father, not three Fathers; † one Son, not three Sons: oneHoly Spirit, not three Holy Spirits.

And in this Trinity none is before or after another: none is greater or lessthan another;But the whole three persons are coeternal together and coequal, † so thatin all things, as is aforesaid, : the Unity in Trinity and the Trinity in Unityis to be worshipped.He, therefore, that will be saved: is compelled thus to think of theTrinity.Furthermore, it is necessary to everlasting salvation: that he also believefaithfully the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For the right faith is that we believe and confess: that our Lord JesusChrist, the Son of God, is God and Man.God of the substance of the Father, begotten before the worlds: and manof the substance of his mother, born in the world;Perfect God and perfect Man: of a reasonable soul and human fleshsubsisting.Equal to the Father as touching his Godhead: and inferior to the Fatheras touching his manhood.

Who, although he is God and Man: yet he is not two but one Christ:One, not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh: but by taking themanhood into God;One altogether, not by confusion of substance: but by unity of person.For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man: so God and Man is oneChrist;Who suffered for our salvation, † descended into hell: rose again thethird day from the dead.He ascended into heaven, † He sits at the right hand of the Father, God

Almighty: from whence he will come to judge the living and the dead.At whose coming all men will rise again with their bodies: and will givean account of their own works.And they that have done good will go into life everlasting: and they thathave done evil, into everlasting fire.This is the catholic faith which, except a man believe faithfully andfirmly: he cannot be saved.

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Prayers for All Occasions

CONFESSION

O almighty God, merciful Father, I, a poor miserable sinner, confess untoThee all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended Theeand justly deserved Thy temporal and eternal punishment. But I amheartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray Thee ofThy boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bittersufferings and death of Thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious andmerciful to me, a poor, sinful being.

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O most merciful God, who hast given Thine only-begotten Son to die forus, have mercy upon us and for His sake grant us remission of all oursins; and by Thy Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of Thee andof Thy will and true obedience to Thy Word, to the end that by Thy gracewe may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

FOR THE EXTENSION OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM

Almighty and eternal God, thou Father of light and of life! Weoffer thee adoration and praise, that thou hast sent into this world ThineOnly-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in order to make Thyselfknown in him among all nations unto their salvation, and to save them,by a great deliverance, from the night of their sins. We render thanks andpraise unto Thee that by thy holy Gospel Thou hast called us also fromdarkness to light, and from the deep shadow of death to the joyful day oflife! We rejoice and give praise to Thee that unto us the great mystery of

godliness is disclosed. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in theSpirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in theworld, received up into glory. We now have a God and Father; we knowwhence to obtain wisdom and strength to overcome sin, and are enabledto pass with safety and joy even through the dark valley of the shadowof death, seeing that we shall walk before God in the light of the livingforever.

We entreat Thee, our Father in Christ, that in Thy tender mercyThou wouldst cause this heavenly light tot shine, at all times, within us

and among us, that we may more and more know and honor Thee, theonly true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent; and that, asbecometh children of the light, we may let our light shine before men tothe praise of Thy name.

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Build up more and more gloriously Thy kingdom of light andpeace among all who are called after the name of Christ. May thatkingdom come in every congregation, in every family, in the hearts of allChristians, with increased demonstration of the Spirit and of power, and

with more abundant fullness of its blessings.We pray especially for the extension of Thy kingdom in our

land. O Lord, there are yet many places whence the voice of praise andthanksgiving ariseth not to Thee, and where the voice of Thy word is notheard. Give entrance unto Thy light, that this darkness may be dispelled;grant unto thy servants an open door to preach Thy Gospel, that it mayalso reach those hearts that are afar off, converting all unto Thee thathave gone astray.

Hear our supplication in behalf of our brethren in the faith. O

Lord, forbid that they should anywhere relapse into indifference andforget thee, the God of their fathers. Bestow upon them, through ourinstrumentality, the means of grace; open thou our hearts, that we mayrealize that we are debtors to them, and we may resolve to pay the debtof love which we owe them. Make us willing to do good, especially tothem who are of the household of faith, until in every place of our land,inhabited by our brethren, the bread of life shall be broken and the voiceof all unite to praise the beauty of holiness.

To this end pour out Thy blessings upon the institutions whichare principally subservient to the promotion of human happiness Blessthe church and her ministers. May all the preachers of Thy word be menfull of faith and of the Holy Ghost; sincere, humble, godly, andpersevering, strong to build up the kingdom of truth and of love. Blessthe schools and their teachers. Increase their number, until they shallcover the length and breadth of the land; and may they all flourish andprosper, under the government of wise, active, and faithful teachers.Bless the sacred institution of domestic life, and those who minister at its

altar. May pure morals and genuine piety dwell in the bosom of ourfamilies; may all parents strive to bring up their children in the love andservice of their Savior; and may every earthly habitation become anursery for our Father’s house in heaven.

But Thou, O Father of men, hast given Thy Son for the wholeworld, and it is Thy will that through Jesus Christ all should be broughtto the knowledge of Thee. Therefore we come boldly unto Thy throne ofgrace, to pray for the world, which knoweth Thee not. Send the gladtidings of salvation through Christ unto all the ends of the earth, that the

idols of the heathen may be cast down, that the kingdom of sin andpollution may be destroyed through the kingdom of Thy grace, and that,from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof, the hearts of menmay bring unto thee, their God, a pure sacrifice of praise.

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With gratitude and joy we see that in many places the field iswhite for the harvest. Lord of the harvest, send laborers into the greatharvest, and deign to accept our services also, that we may be coworkerswith Thee. Grant Thy blessing unto us and all our fellow Christians in

this glorious work of faith and love. Pour out upon all congregations theSpirit of prayer, that they may preserve this holy cause pure anduncorrupted; that it may continually advance, until the sympathies ofevery heart shall respond to its claims.

O God, hear our prayer for the sake of Jesus Christ. Let thechurch of Christ spread from land to land, in the strength of this Thypromise: “I shall give Thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and theuttermost parts of the earth for thy possession;” until the redeemed ofthe Lord shall unite with the blessed choir of heaven in the song of

praise: “The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of ourLord and of his Christ.” “Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, andthanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God,forever and ever.” Amen.

FOR THE NEWLY MARRIED

Bless those who have just entered a state honorable in all. Maythey remember the vows they have made at the altar, and in thedischarge of their personal and relative duties may they make Thy wordtheir rule, that mercy and peace may be upon them. May the husbandlove his wife even as himself, and may the wife see that she reverenceher husband, and both walk together as heirs of the grace of life, thattheir prayers be not hindered.

Preserve them from the evils which destroy or diminish thewelfare and comfort of the condition in which thou hast placed them;

May they enjoy all the happiness resulting from prudence, tempter,accommodation, real godliness, and the divine blessing.

May they expect to discern infirmities in one another, but maythey be always most deeply conscious of their own. And let them notlook for unattainable, by looking for unmingled, bliss on earth, butremember that this is not our rest; and be prepared for difficulties, trials,charges, and final separation. Hear and grant our prayers, throughChrist our Lord. Amen.

HUSBAND FOR HIS WIFE

Great God! Thy wisdom hath declared it not good for the man to bealone, Thou hast set the solitary in families. I Thank Thee for the partnerand companion Thou hast provided and given to me. Let her life be

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precious in Thy sight, and the gifts of Thy great mercy plenteously givenunto her. May I never forget the solemn covenant which unites us. Mayour union be blessed, and made a lasting joy and honor to us both. Giveme grace to deserve the fond love of her whom I have chosen. Enable me

to correct what is wrong in my dispositions, and to be kind,sympathizing, confiding, affectionate, and good, that we may everdelight in each other as those whom Thou hast joined together. Let nounquietness, discontent, evil temper, or impatience, mar the sweet peacethat should reign between us. Help us to live together in holiness andlove; and, having borne the chance and change of time together, may weat length have our perfect bliss with Thee in life everlasting; through ourLord Jesus Christ. Amen.

WIFE FOR HER HUSBAND

Lord, bless and preserve that dear person whom Thou hast chosen to bemy husband. Let his life be long and useful, comfortable and holy; andlet me also become a great blessing and a comfort unto him, a sharer inall his sorrows, a helper in all the accidents and changes in the world.Make me amiable forever in his eyes, and forever dear unto him. Unitehis heart to me in the dearest love and holiness, and mine to him in all

sweetness, charity, and compliance. Keep me from all ungentleness, alldiscontentedness, and unreasonableness of passion and humor; andmake me humble and obedient, useful and observant, that we maydelight in each other according to Thy blessed word, and both of usrejoice in Thee, having our portion in the love and service of our God inChrist Jesus forever. Amen.

WHEN UNDER AFFLICTION

O Merciful God and Heavenly Father, who hast taught us in Thy holyword that Thou dost not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men,look with pity, we beseech Thee, upon us in our present sorrows. In Thywisdom Thou hast seen fit to visit us with trouble, and to bring distressupon us. Remember us, O Lord, in mercy; sanctify Thy fatherlycorrection to us; endue our souls with patience under our affliction, andwith resignation to Thy blessed will; comfort us with a sense of Thygoodness; lift up Thy countenance upon us and give us peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ON BEHALF OF A SICK CHILD

O Almighty God, Merciful Father, to whom alone belong the issues oflife and death, look down from heaven, we humbly beseech Thee, with

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the eyes of mercy, upon this child, now lying under Thy hand insickness. Visit himher, O Lord, with Thy salvation; deliver himher in Thygood appointed time from hisher bodily disease, and save hisher soul,for Thy mercies’ sake; that, if it shall be Thy pleasure to prolong hisher

days here on earth, heshe may live to Thee, and be an instrument of Thyglory, by serving Thee faithfully and doing good in hisher generation.Or, if this be not Thy will, receive himher into those heavenly habitationswhere the souls of those who sleep in the Lord Jesus enjoy perpetual restand felicity. Grant this, O Lord, for thy mercies’ sake, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

FOR ONE ABOUT TO DIE

O Almighty God, with whom do live the spirits of just men madeperfect, after they are delivered from their earthly prisons, we humblycommend the soul of this Thy servant into Thy hands, most humblybeseeching Thee that it may be precious in Thy sight. Wash it, we prayThee, in the blood of that immaculate Lamb that was slain to take awaythe sins of the world that whatsoever defilements it may have contractedin the midst of this miserable and sinful world, being purged and doneaway, it may be presented pure and without spot before Thee. And teach

us who survive, in this and every other spectacle of mortality, to see howfrail and uncertain our own condition is; and so to number our days thatwe may seriously apply our hearts to that holy and heavenly wisdom,while we live here, which may in the end bring us to life everlasting,through the merits of Jesus Christ, Thine only Son, our Lord. Amen.

ON BEHALF OF ONE ABSENT ON A JOURNEY

O Father Almighty, whose mercy is over all Thy works, we commend to

Thy protection and care Thy servant ____________, now absent fromhisher home and family. Preserve himher, we beseech Thee, in all hisher journeying; guard himher in every danger and calamity; keep himher inhealth and safety; and in Thy good time restore himher to the joys andcomforts of hisher household, that heshe may praise Thee for all Thymercies, and love and serve Thee faithfully all hisher days, through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

IN TIME OF WAR

O Lord our God, Thou art the God of peace and the fountain of all loveand mercy. Thou rulest in the armies of heaven, and doest whatsoeverThou pleases among the nations of the earth. In Thee do we put ourtrust. We would live in peace and friendship in our own land and with

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all the earth. We have indeed nationally, as well as personally, deservedThy judgments, and shouldst Thou scourge us with war and all thefrightful things which accompany it, as well as its consequences, wecould not charge thee with injustice. We have been proud and self-

sufficient; we have violated Thy holy Sabbath and repaid thy numerousblessings with ingratitude. We have taken credit to ourselves, andascribed to our wisdom and skill what was the result of Thy goodnessand mercy. O Lord, enter not into judgment, and deal not according toour offenses, but according to Thine infinite compassion in Christ Jesus.Put an end to the agitations of unruly men; turn away from us the wrathwe have merited. May both people and the government be influenced byThy good Spirit to peace and quiet. In Thy good providence remove allthe causes of reasonable discontent; give us not over to the consequences

of reckless passion and suffer no wrong principles, no erroneous policy,no false views of honor, and no unholy ambition to control thelegislature of the States or of the Federal Government. Save us, webeseech thee – save us from war and its frightful horrors, and make us aholy, peace-loving, righteous people, whom Thou wilt delight to bless,through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Amen.

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We adore Thee, O God, as the Lord of hosts. Great and mightyare Thy armies, by which Thou canst lay waste the guilty nations of theearth. We come unto Thee in time of public calamity. We would mourn,O Lord, over the pride, and ambition, and envy, and revenge whichagitate the bosoms of earthly rulers, and make them rush into wars, andthus hazard the property, the comfort, the blood, and the life of thechildren of men. In Thy mercy, O Lord, remove the causes which lead tosuch great evils; subdue and change the wicked passions and designs ofall ungodly men who rashly and corruptly exercise their influence and

authority. Put to naught the counsels of those who delight in war andbloodshed, and will adopt no method to adjust disputes but that ofleading thousands into the field of battle, and ushering multitudesunprepared into the presence of an offended and awful God.

O Lord, hear our prayers for peace. Teach rulers and people tocultivate harmony and love; make an end of tumult and bloodshed. Letall false ideas of dignity and glory be buried in the dust; and may all inauthority see that it is their greatest glory to legislate and govern in thefear of the Lord and for the peace and quiet of the nation.

Look with pity on those who are in the tented field, the fort, theship of war, and the very arena of strife. Have Thy eye upon them forgood; let them not forget that a day of judgment is nigh at hand; and,above all things, preserve their souls; prepare them and us all for the

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peaceful abodes of heaven; forgive our sins, and save us through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

THE WORD

Almighty and Everlasting God, who makest us both to will and to dothose things which are good and acceptable unto Thy Divine Majesty;Let Thy fatherly hand, we beseech Thee, ever be over us; let Thy HolySpirit ever be with us, and so lead us in the knowledge and obedience ofThy Word, that in the end we may obtain everlasting life; through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

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O Lord Jesus Christ, who, when a child, was seated in the temple in themidst of the doctors, both hearing them and asking them questions; Sorule us we beseech Thee; by Thy Holy Spirit, that following Thyexample, we may love the habitation of Thy house and the place whereThy honor dwelleth, diligently seek the same, hearing Thy Word withGladness and faithfully keeping it to the saving of our souls. O Thou,who with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest ever one

God, world without end. Amen.

FOR THE CATECHUMENS

Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost always multiply Thy Church,and with Thy light and grace dost strengthen the hearts of those whomThou hast regenerated, confirming unto them Thy covenants: Grant untoour Catechumens increase both of faith and knowledge, that they mayrejoice in their Baptism and sincerely and heartily renew their covenant

with Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FOR THE PASTOR

Give Thy grace, O Lord, to the pastor of this school, that he may befaithful to Thee in the charge which Thou hast committed unto him.Bless Thy word on his lips and make us to profit by his teachings. Grantthat he by the same may turn many to righteousness, and finally receivethe reward which Thou hast promised Thy faithful servants through

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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FOR AN ANSWER TO PRAYER

Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord tomake our common supplications unto Thee; and dost promise that when

two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt grant theirrequests; Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of Thy servants,as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledgeof Thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting; through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

ADVENT

Almighty God, who by Thy grace hast again permitted us to begin a new

Church year and to keep this its [ first] Sunday, grant unto Thy Church,Thy Holy Spirit and the wisdom which cometh down from above, thatThy Word, as becometh it, may not be bound, but have free course andbe preached and taught to the joy and edifying of Christ’s holy people,that in steadfast faith we may serve Thee, and in the confession of Thyname abide unto the end; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

CHRISTMAS

O Lord god, Gracious Father, who in the fullness of time didst make ThySon to become man to take unto Himself our flesh and become ourbrother; we thank Thy truth and fatherly goodness for the gift of Himour Savior, who by His birth delivered us from sin, death, Satan and hell;and we beseech Thee to keep us in true knowledge of Him our Redeemerunto our end, so that, with all holy angels, we may rejoice in His birth,and see Him with Thee and the Holy Ghost in all His glory and majestyforever and ever. Amen.

CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST

O Lord God, Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for Thy fatherly grace, bywhich Thou hast considered poor sinners and for their sakes hast putThy Son, Jesus Christ, under the Law, that He by His perfect obediencemight calm Thy righteous wrath and heal our disobedience; enlighten,we beseech Thee, our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that we may becomforted by such obedience against our sins and evil conscience, and

by the help of Thy Holy Spirit also begin to be obedient children andfinally attain our souls’ salvation, through the same, Thy Son, JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

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EPIPHANY

O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest Thy Only-begottenSon to the Wise Men: grant, we beseech Thee, unto us who now have

know Him by faith, Thy divine grace, that we with our whole hearts maycling to Him as our Savior, through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, ourLord. Amen.

LENT

Almighty and Everlasting God, who hast willed that Thy Son shouldbear for us the pains of the cross, that Thou mightiest remove from usthe power of the adversary; Help us so to remember and give thanks for

our Lord’s Passion that we may obtain remission of sin and redemptionfrom everlasting death; through the same, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

PALM SUNDAY

Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost always multiply Thy Church,and with Thy light and grace dost strengthen the hearts of those whomThou hast regenerated, confirming unto them Thy covenants and

faithfulness: Grant unto our Catechumens increase both of faith andknowledge, that they may rejoice in their Baptism, manfully confess Thyholy name and heartily renew their covenant with Thee, through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

EASTER

Almighty God, who by the death of Thy Son hast overcome sin anddeath, and by His resurrection hast restored innocence and everlasting

life, to the end that we, being delivered from the power of the devil,should live in Thy kingdom: grant that with our whole hearts we mayconfidently believe this, and in such faith may ever laud and praise Thee,through the same Thy Son, Jesus Christ, or Lord. Amen.

ASCENSION

Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Son of the Most High, Thou who art henceforthno more poor and mean on earth, but seated at the right hand of the

Father, a mighty Lord over all things in heaven and on earth, filling andruling all; we beseech Thee to send us Thy Holy Spirit, give us faithfulministers, endow them with Thy gifts and keep them in Thy word,hinder Satan and all tyrants, mightily protect Thy kingdom on earth,

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until all enemies are laid at Thy feet and we, by Thee, overcome sin,death and all things. Amen.

WHIT-SUNDAY

O God, who on this day by Thy Holy Ghost didst enlighten and teachthe hearts of Thy faithful people: Grant us by the same spirit to have aright judgment in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfortand power, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who with Thee andthe Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end.Amen.

TRINITY

Almighty and Everlasting God, who hast taught us to know and confessin true faith, that in three persons of equal might and majesty Thou artone true and everlasting God and art thus to be worshipped: we beseechThee, for all times to keep us steadfast in such faith against all that mayassail the same in us, O Thou Who livest and reignest forever and ever.Amen.

REFORMATION

Almighty God, Merciful Father, who madest the light to shine out ofdarkness, we thank Thee that Thou hast shown mercy upon us and ourfathers, and by the work of Thy servant Luther hast restored the light ofThy Gospel: Keep us, we beseech Thee, in the pure doctrine of Thy alonesaving Word, that we may steadfastly believe and worthily follow thesame, and finally, filled with joy and peace, die in such hope, through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

THANKSGIVING DAY

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, whose mercies are new unto usevery morning, and who, though we have in no wise deserved Thygoodness, dost abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul;give us, we pray Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may heartilyacknowledge Thy merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for all Thybenefits, and serve Thee in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Thy

Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost,ever one God, world without end. Amen.

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MORNING

Now I awake and see the light; Lord, Thou hast kept me through thenight. To Thee I lift my voice and pray; That Thou wilt keep me through

the day. If I should die before ‘tis done; O God accept me through ThySon. Amen.

EVENING

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray Thee, Lord my soul to keep; If Ishould die before I wake, I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take; This I askfor Jesus’ sake. Amen.

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In Thy name, dear Lord Jesus, will I now lay me down to rest. In Thygood time grant unto me, by Thy grace, rest everlasting that I may fallasleep in Thee, rise again with rejoicing and enter into Thy everlastingglory. Amen.

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O Almighty and Everlasting God, I give thanks unto Thee because Thouthis day hast kept me, Thin unworthy servant, not for my merits but forThy mercy’s sake; and pray Thee, O most merciful God, to make me tospend this night with a pure body and heart, that I may arise well andstrong further to serve, bless and praise thee; through Jesus Christ, Thyson, our Lord. Amen.

BEFORE A MEAL

Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest, and let Thy gifts to us be blest. Amen.

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O Lord God, Heavenly Father, we give Thee praise and thanks for Thyprecious gifts, which Thou hast again so graciously bestowed upon us.Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may use these Thy blessed gifts withearnest thanks and in all honor, so that being strengthened by them, we

may, to Thy praise the more and better serve and help our neighbor,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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AFTER A MEAL

Our God we thank for meat and drink; Through Jesus Christ. Amen.

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God’s holy name be praised for this present refreshment and for all Hismercies, bestowed upon us from time to time; through Jesus Christ, ourLord. Amen.

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O Lord God, Heavenly Father, we give Thee praise and thanks for all

Thy gifts and benefits, and pray Thee as Thou hast fed our bodies, evenso graciously to feed our souls in true faith of Thy knowledge. Amen.

ANY TIME

Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word; Curb those who fain by craft andsword would wrest the Kingdom from Thy Son, and set at naught all Hehath done. Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known, For Thou art

Lord of lords alone; Defend Thy Christendom that we may evermoresing praise to Thee. O Comforter of priceless worth; Send peace andunity on earth. Support us in our final strife and lead us out of death tolife1. Amen.

1 Hymn 261, The Lutheran Hymnal. Author: Martin Luther, 1541; Tr. by CatherineWinkworth, 1863; Original Title and tune: "Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort"; From,“Geistliche Lieder,” Wittenberg, 1543.

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READINGS FOR SEASONS AND FESTIVALS

In addition to those reading listed in the Historic Lectionary and the DailyLectionary, additional Scripture texts appropriate for the various seasons and

festivals of the Church Year are here provided. These texts are intended, not toreplace the lectionary readings, but to supplement them. These readings will be particularly useful at Midday Prayer, and at times when one does not have aBible at hand.

ADVENT

Genesis 3:15 - And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, andbetween thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt

bruise his heel.

Genesis 49:10 - The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiverfrom between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall thegathering of the people be.

Isaiah 2:2-4 - And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountainof the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, andshall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. Andmany people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to themountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teachus of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall goforth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shallbeat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks:nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn warany more.

Isaiah 42:1-4 - Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whommy soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voiceto be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall he not break, and thesmoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment untotruth. He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment inthe earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

Isaiah 62:11-12 - Behold, the Lord hath proclaimed unto the end of theworld, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh;behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. And they shallcall them, The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord: and thou shalt becalled, Sought out, A city not forsaken.

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Mark 13:24-27 - But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall bedarkened, and the moon shall not give her light, And the stars of heavenshall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. And thenshall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and

glory. And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together hiselect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to theuttermost part of heaven.

Romans 11:25-26 - For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorantof this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; thatblindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentilesbe come in. And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shallcome out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from

Jacob.

CHRISTMAS

Isaiah 9:6-7 – For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and thegovernment shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be calledWonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, ThePrince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall

be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it,and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth evenforever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Zechariah 6:12 – And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the Lord ofhosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The Branch; and he shallgrow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the Lord.

John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten

Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but haveeverlasting life.

John 12:44-50 - Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believethnot on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him thatsent me. I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth onme should not abide in darkness. And if any man hear my words, andbelieve not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but tosave the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath

one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judgehim in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father whichsent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what Ishould speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting:

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whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so Ispeak.

Romans 8:37-39 – Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors

through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, norlife, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, northings to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall beable to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus ourLord.

Galatians 4:4-5 – But when the fullness of the time was come, God sentforth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem themthat were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

Hebrews 2:16-17 – For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; buthe took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoovedhim to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful andfaithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation forthe sins of the people.

EPIPHANY

Isaiah 9:2 – The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light:they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath thelight shined.

Isaiah 55:5 – Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, andnations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the Lord thyGod, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.

Jeremiah 16:19-21 – O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refugein the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends ofthe earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity,and things wherein there is no profit. Shall a man make gods untohimself, and they are no gods? Therefore, behold, I will this once causethem to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; andthey shall know that my name is The Lord.

Luke 1:78-79 – Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the

dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit indarkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way ofpeace.

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Acts 13:46-47 – Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It wasnecessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: butseeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlastinglife, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. For so hath the Lord commanded us,

saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest befor salvation unto the ends of the earth.

1 Timothy 2:1-6 – I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; Forkings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet andpeaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good andacceptable in the sight of God our Savior; Who will have all men to besaved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one

God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Revelation 7:9-10 – After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, whichno man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, andtongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed withwhite robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice,saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the

Lamb.

LENT

Exodus 12:1-14 – And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in the landof Egypt saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months:it shall be the first month of the year to you. Speak ye unto all thecongregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shalltake to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a

lamb for an house: And if the household be too little for the lamb, let himand his neighbor next unto his house take it according to the number ofthe souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count forthe lamb. Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: yeshall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats: And ye shall keep itup until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assemblyof the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening. And they shalltake of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upperdoor post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it. And they shall eat the

flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitterherbs they shall eat it. Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, butroast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; and that whichremaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire. And thus shall

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ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staffin your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the Lord's passover. For Iwill pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all thefirstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the

gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord. And the bloodshall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I seethe blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you todestroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. And this day shall be untoyou for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughoutyour generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance forever.

Isaiah 53 – Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm ofthe Lord revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant,

and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; andwhen we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. Heis despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted withgrief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and weesteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried oursorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for ouriniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his

stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we haveturned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him theiniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he openednot his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheepbefore her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. He was takenfrom prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation?for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of mypeople was he stricken. And he made his grave with the wicked, andwith the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was

any deceit in his mouth. Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hathput him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, heshall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure ofthe Lord shall prosper in his hand. He shall see of the travail of his soul,and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore will I divide hima portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong;because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numberedwith the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made

intercession for the transgressors.

Micah 7:18 – Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, andpasseth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retainethnot his anger forever, because he delighteth in mercy.

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Luke 4:18-19 – The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hathanointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal thebrokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering ofsight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the

acceptable year of the Lord.

Luke 18:31-34 – Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them,Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by theprophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. For he shallbe delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefullyentreated, and spitted on: And they shall scourge him, and put him todeath: and the third day he shall rise again. And they understood noneof these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they

the things which were spoken.

Acts 2:22-23 – Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, aman approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs,which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge ofGod, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain.

1 Corinthians 1:23-24 – But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews astumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them whichare called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and thewisdom of God.

EASTER

Job 19:25-27 – For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shallstand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms

destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see formyself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins beconsumed within me.

Isaiah 26:19 – Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shallthey arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as thedew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

Hosea 13:14 – I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will

redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I willbe thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

John 5:28-29 – Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which allthat are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that

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have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have doneevil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

John 6:40 – And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which

seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I willraise him up at the last day.

John 11:25-26 – Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: hethat believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Andwhosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

Revelation 1:4-5 – John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace beunto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to

come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of thedead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us,and washed us from our sins in his own blood.

ASCENSION

Daniel 7:13-14 – I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son

of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days,and they brought him near before him. And there was given himdominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, andlanguages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion,which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not bedestroyed.

Luke 24:50-53 – And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he liftedup his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed

them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And theyworshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: And werecontinually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

John 12:32 – And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men untome.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 – For our light affliction, which is but for amoment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of

glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the thingswhich are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but thethings which are not seen are eternal.

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Ephesians 4:8-10 – Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, heled captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended,what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of theearth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all

heavens, that he might fill all things.)

Philippians 3:20-21 – For our conversation is in heaven; from whencealso we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change ourvile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, accordingto the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things untohimself.

Revelation 1:12-18 – And I turned to see the voice that spake with me.

And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; And in the midst ofthe seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with agarment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and hiseyes were as a flame of fire; And his feet like unto fine brass, as if theyburned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. And hehad in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharptwo-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his

strength. And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid hisright hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore,Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

PENTECOST

Jeremiah 31:33-34 – But this shall be the covenant that I will make withthe house of Israel; After those days, saith the Lord, I will put my law in

their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, andthey shall be my people. And they shall teach no more every man hisneighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for theyshall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saiththe Lord: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin nomore.

Joel 2:28 – And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out myspirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.

Zechariah 12:10 – And I will pour upon the house of David, and uponthe inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: andthey shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn

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for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness forhim, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

Matthew 12:31-32 – Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and

blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against theHoly Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh aword against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoeverspeaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither inthis world, neither in the world to come.

John 16:7-11 – Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for youthat I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come untoyou; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he

will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Ofsin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to myFather, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of thisworld is judged.

Romans 8:14-16 – For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they arethe sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again tofear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba,

Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are thechildren of God.

Ephesians 1:17-19 – That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father ofglory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in theknowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened;that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches ofthe glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what is the exceedinggreatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working

of his mighty power.

TRINITY

Matthew 3:16-17 – And Jesus, when he was baptized, went upstraightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him,and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting uponhim: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, inwhom I am well pleased.

John 14:16-17 – And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you anotherComforter, that he may abide with you forever; Even the Spirit of truth;whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither

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knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be inyou.

Acts 2:38-39 – Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every

one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and yeshall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, andto your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many asthe Lord our God shall call.

Ephesians 4:4-7 – There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are calledin one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One Godand Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Butunto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of

Christ.

Titus 3:4-7 – But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviortoward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we havedone, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing ofregeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on usabundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior; That being justified by hisgrace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

1 Peter 1:2 – Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father,through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of theblood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

Revelation 1:4-6 – John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace beunto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is tocome; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the

dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us,and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kingsand priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominionforever and ever. Amen.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

Exodus 20:1-17 - And God spake all these words, saying, I amthe Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out

of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thoushalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thingthat is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in thewater under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, norserve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity

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of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation ofthem that hate me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that loveme, and keep my commandments. Thou shalt not take the name ofthe Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that

taketh his name in vain. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Sixdays shalt thou labor, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is thesabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, northy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thycattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six daysthe Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, andrested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, andhallowed it. Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be longupon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Thou shalt not kill.

Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bearfalse witness against thy neighbor. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’shouse, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, norhis maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thyneighbor’s.

Matthew 22:35-40 – Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him aquestion, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great

commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lordthy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it,Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandmentshang all the law and the prophets.

Romans 2:14-15 - For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do bynature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are alaw unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their

hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts themean while accusing or else excusing one another.

THE APOSTLES’ CREED

John 20:31 – But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is theChrist, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through hisname.

Romans 1:19-20 – Because that which may be known of God is manifestin them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things ofhim from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood bythe things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so thatthey are without excuse.

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Romans 2:15 – Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts,their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean whileaccusing or else excusing one another.

Philippians 2:5-11 – 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 equalwith God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him theform of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And beingfound in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedientunto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highlyexalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That atthe name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, andthings in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue

should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Colossians 1:15-20 – Who [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, thefirstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are inheaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they bethrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things werecreated by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him allthings consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the

beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might havethe preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullnessdwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him toreconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things inearth, or things in heaven.

Hebrews 1:1-2 – God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spakein time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last daysspoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by

whom also he made the worlds.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Matthew 6:9-13 – After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father whichart in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will bedone in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Andforgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not intotemptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the

power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Matthew 7:7-8 – Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find;knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh

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receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shallbe opened.

Luke 11:1-4 – And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain

place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach usto pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, Whenye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give usday by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgiveevery one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; butdeliver us from evil.

John 14:13-14 – And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do,

that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing inmy name, I will do it.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. Ineverything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesusconcerning you.

James 1:6-7 – But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that

wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. Forlet not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

HOLY BAPTISM

Matthew 28:19-20 – Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizingthem in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Mark 10:13-15 – And they brought young children to him, that he shouldtouch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. Butwhen Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Sufferthe little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such isthe kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receivethe kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

John 3:5-6 – Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man

be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom ofGod. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of theSpirit is spirit.

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Acts 2:38-41 – Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and yeshall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, andto your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as

the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he testifyand exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the sameday there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Romans 6:3-5 – Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried withhim by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from thedead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness

of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death,we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

1 Corinthians 1:28 – And base things of the world, and things which aredespised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring tonaught things that are.

Ephesians 2:3 – Among whom also we all had our conversation in times

past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of themind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

Ephesians 5:26 – That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washingof water by the word.

Titus 3:5-8 – Not by works of righteousness which we have done, butaccording to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, andrenewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through

Jesus Christ our Savior; That being justified by his grace, we should bemade heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying,and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which havebelieved in God might be careful to maintain good works. These thingsare good and profitable unto men.

1 Peter 3:18-21 – For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just forthe unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh,but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto

the spirits in prison; Which sometime were disobedient, when once thelongsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was apreparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The likefigure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting

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away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towardGod,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

CONFESSION

Proverbs 28:13 – He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whosoconfesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

Isaiah 1:18 – Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord:though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; thoughthey be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Matthew 5:23-24 – Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there

rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thygift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother,and then come and offer thy gift.

James 5:16 – Confess your faults one to another, and pray one foranother, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of arighteous man availeth much.

1 John 1:8-9 – If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, andthe truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just toforgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR

1 Corinthians 10:16 – The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not thecommunion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it notthe communion of the body of Christ?

1 Corinthians 11:23-34 – For I have received of the Lord that which also Idelivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he wasbetrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, andsaid, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do inremembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, whenhe had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: thisdo ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eatthis bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.

Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of theLord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. Butlet a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink ofthat cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinkethdamnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. For this cause

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many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, weare chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with theworld. Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one

for another. And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye comenot together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when Icome.

DEATH AND RESURRECTION

Job 14:1-2 – Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full oftrouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also asa shadow, and continueth not.

Job 19:25-27 – For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shallstand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin wormsdestroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see formyself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins beconsumed within me.

Ecclesiastes 7:2 – It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to

the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will layit to his heart.

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 – Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty ofman. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secretthing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Isaiah 25:8 – He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will

wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall hetake away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

Isaiah 54:10 – For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed;but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant ofmy peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.

John 6:40 – And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one whichseeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will

raise him up at the last day.

John 11:25-26 – Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: hethat believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Andwhosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

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Romans 8:38-39 – For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, norangels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things tocome, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able toseparate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:12-33 - Now if Christ be preached that he rose from thedead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And ifChrist be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is alsovain. Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we havetestified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so bethat the dead rise not. For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. If in thislife only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. Butnow is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits of themthat slept. For since by man came death, by man came also theresurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shallall be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the first-fruits;afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. Then cometh the end,when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father;

when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. Forhe must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemythat shall be destroyed is death. For he hath put all things under his feet.But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he isexcepted, which did put all things under him. And when all things shallbe subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto himthat put all things under him, that God may be all in all. Else what shallthey do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? whyare they then baptized for the dead? And why stand we in jeopardy

every hour? I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus ourLord, I die daily. If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts atEphesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat anddrink; for tomorrow we die. Be not deceived: evil communicationscorrupt good manners.

1 Corinthians 15:50-54 – Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and bloodcannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inheritincorruption. Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but

we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at thelast trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raisedincorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put onincorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when thiscorruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put

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on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written,Death is swallowed up in victory.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – But I would not have you to be ignorant,

brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even asothers which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and roseagain, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which arealive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent themwhich are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with ashout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: andthe dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remainshall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in

the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort oneanother with these words.

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Dr. Martin Luther’s Small Catechism

I. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

As the Head of the Family Should Teach Them in a Simple Way to HisHousehold.

The First Commandment

Thou shalt have no other gods.

What does this mean?

Answer: We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.

The Second Commandment.

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord, thy God, in vain.


Answer: We should fear and love God that we may not curse, swear, use

witchcraft, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble,

pray, praise, and give thanks.

The Third Commandment.

Thou shalt sanctify the holy-day.


Answer: We should fear and love God that we may not despise

preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred, and gladly hear and learn it.

The Fourth Commandment.

Thou shalt honor thy father and thy mother that it may be well with

thee and thou mayest live long upon the earth.


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Answer: We should fear and love God that we may not despise nor

anger our parents and masters, but give them honor, serve, obey, and

hold them in love and esteem.

The Fifth Commandment.

Thou shalt not kill.


Answer: We should fear and love God that we may not hurt nor harm

our neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily

need.

The Sixth Commandment.

Thou shalt not commit adultery.


Answer: We should fear and love God that we may lead a chaste and

decent life in words and deeds, and each love and honor his spouse.

The Seventh Commandment.

Thou shalt not steal.


Answer: We should fear and love God that we may not take our

neighbor’s money or property, nor get them by false ware or dealing, buthelp him to improve and protect his property and business.

The Eighth Commandment.

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.


Answer: We should fear and love God that we may not deceitfully belie,

betray, slander, or defame our neighbor, but defend him, speak well of

him, and put the best construction on everything.

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The Ninth Commandment.

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house.


Answer: We should fear and love God that we may not craftily seek to

get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, and obtain it by a show of right,

etc., but help and be of service to him in keeping it.

The Tenth Commandment.

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his man-servant, nor his

maid-servant, nor his cattle, nor anything that is his.


Answer: We should fear and love God that we may not estrange, force,

or entice away our neighbor’s wife, servants, or cattle, but urge them to

stay and do their duty.

What Does God Say of All These Commandments?

Answer: He says thus: I the Lord, thy God, am a jealous God, visiting

the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth

generation of them that hate Me, and showing mercy unto thousands

of them that love Me and keep My commandments.


Answer: God threatens to punish all that transgress these

commandments. Therefore we should dread His wrath and not act

contrary to these commandments. But He promises grace and every

blessing to all that keep these commandments. Therefore we should also

love and trust in Him, and gladly do according to His commandments.

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II. THE CREED

As the Head of the Family Should Teach It in the Simplest Way to His

Household.

The First Article.

Of Creation.

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.


Answer: I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He hasgiven me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason,

and all my senses, and still takes care of them, he also gives me clothing

and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land,

animals and all that i have; He richly and daily provides me with all that

I need to support this body and life, protects me from all danger, and

guards me and defends me from all evil; and all this he does out of

fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in

me; for all this it is my duty to thank, prasie, serve and obey him.

The Second Article.

Of Redemption.

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the

Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third dayHe rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on

the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come

to judge the quick and the dead.


Answer: I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from

eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, whohas redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won

me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with

gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent

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suffering and death, in order that I may be [wholly] His own, and live

under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness,

innocence, and blessedness, even as He is risen from the dead, lives and

reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.

The Third Article.

Of Sanctification.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; one holy Christian Church, the

communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the

body; and the life everlasting. Amen.


Answer: I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in

Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Ghost has called me

by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in

the true faith; even as He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the

whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the

one true faith; in which Christian Church He forgives daily and richly allsins to me and all believers, and at the last day will raise up me and all

the dead, and will give to me and to all believers in Christ everlasting

life. This is most certainly true.

III. THE LORD’S PRAYER

As the Head of the Family Should Teach It in the Simplest Way to His

Household.

Our Father who art in heaven.


Answer: God would thereby tenderly urge us to believe that He is our

true Father, and that we are His true children, so that we may ask Him

confidently with all assurance, as dear children ask their dear father.

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The First Petition.

Hallowed be Thy name.


Answer: God’s name is indeed holy in itself; but we pray in this petition

that it may become holy among us also.

How is this done?

Answer: When the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we

as the children of God also lead holy lives in accordance with it. To this

end help us, dear Father in heaven. But he that teaches and lives

otherwise than God’s Word teaches profanes the name of God among us.

From this preserve us, Heavenly Father.

The Second Petition.

Thy kingdom come.


Answer: The kingdom of God comes indeed without our prayer, of itself;

but we pray in this petition that it may come unto us also.

How is this done?

Answer: When our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by

His grace we believe His holy Word and lead a godly life here in time

and yonder in eternity.

The Third Petition.

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.


Answer: The good and gracious will of God is done indeed without our

prayer; but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.

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How is this done?

Answer: When God breaks and hinders every evil counsel and will

which would not let us hallow the name of God nor let His kingdom

come, such as the will of the devil, the world, and our flesh; butstrengthens and keeps us steadfast in His Word and in faith unto our

end. This is His gracious and good will.

The Fourth Petition.

Give us this day our daily bread.


Answer: God gives daily bread, even without our prayer, to all wicked

men; but we pray in this petition that He would lead us to know it, and

to receive our daily bread with thanksgiving.

What is meant by daily bread?

Answer: Everything that belongs to the support and wants of the body,

such as meat, drink, clothing, shoes, house, homestead, field, cattle,

money, goods, a pious spouse, pious children, pious servants, pious and

faithful magistrates good government, good weather, peace, health,

discipline, honor, good friends, faithful neighbors, and the like.

The Fifth Petition.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass

against us.


Answer: We pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would not

look upon our sins, nor deny such petitions on account of them; for we

are worthy of none of the things for which we pray, neither have we

deserved them; but that He would grant them all to us by grace; for we

daily sin much, and indeed deserve nothing but punishment. So will weverily, on our part, also heartily forgive and also readily do good to those

who sin against us.

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The Sixth Petition.

And lead us not into temptation.


Answer: God, indeed, tempts no one; but we pray in this petition that

God would guard and keep us, so that the devil, the world, and our flesh

may not deceive us, nor seduce us into misbelief, despair, and other

great shame and vice; and though we be assailed by them, that still we

may finally overcome and gain the victory.

The Seventh Petition.

But deliver us from evil.


Answer: We pray in this petition, as in a summary, that our Father in

heaven would deliver us from all manner of evil, of body and soul,

property and honor, and at last, when our last hour shall come, grant us

a blessed end, and graciously take us from this vale of tears to Himselfinto heaven.

Amen.


Answer: That I should be certain that these petitions are acceptable to

our Father in heaven and heard; for He Himself has commanded us so topray, and has promised that He will hear us. Amen, Amen; that is, Yea,

yea, it shall be so.

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IV. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

As the Head of the Family Should Teach It In a Simple Way to His

Household.

First.

What is Baptism?

Answer: Baptism is not simple water only, but it is the water

comprehended in God’s command and connected with God’s Word.

Which is that word of God?

Answer: Christ, our Lord, says in the last chapter of Matthew: Go ye into

all the world and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the

Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Secondly.

What does Baptism give or profit?

Answer: It works forgiveness of sins, delivers from death and the devil,

and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the words and

promises of God declare.

Which are such words and promises of God?

Answer: Christ, our Lord, says in the last chapter of Mark: He that

believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall

be damned.

Thirdly.

How can water do such great things?

Answer: It is not the water indeed that does them, but the word of God

which is in and with the water, and faith, which trusts such word of God

in the water. For without the word of God the water is simple water andno baptism. But with the word of God it is a baptism, that is, a gracious

water of life and a washing of regeneration in the Holy Ghost, as St. Paul

says, Titus, chapter three: By the washing of regeneration and renewing

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of the Holy Ghost, which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus

Christ, our Savior, that, being justified by His grace, we should be made

heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying.

Fourthly.

What does such baptizing with water signify?

Answer: It signifies that the old Adam in us should, by daily contrition

and repentance, be drowned and die with all sins and evil lusts, and,

again, a new man daily come forth and arise; who shall live before God

in righteousness and purity forever.

Where is this written?

Answer: St. Paul says Romans, chapter 6: We are buried with Christ by

Baptism into death, that, like as He was raised up from the dead by the

glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

V. HOW THE UNLEARNED SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO CONFESS

What is Confession?

Confession embraces two parts: the one is, that we confess our sins; the

other, that we receive absolution, or forgiveness, from the confessor, as

from God Himself, and in no wise doubt, but firmly believe, that our sins

are thereby forgiven before God in heaven.

What sins should we confess?

Before God we should plead guilty of all sins, even of those which we do

not know, as we do in the Lord’s Prayer. But before the confessor we

should confess those sins alone which we know and feel in our hearts.

Which are these?

Here consider your station according to the Ten Commandments,

whether you are a father, mother, son, daughter, master, mistress, a man-

servant or maid-servant; whether you have been disobedient, unfaithful,

slothful; whether you have grieved any one by words or deeds; whether

you have stolen, neglected, or wasted aught, or done other injury.

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Pray, Propose to Me a Brief Form of Confession.

Answer: You should speak to the confessor thus:

Reverend and dear sir, I beseech you to hear my confession, and topronounce forgiveness to me for God’s sake.

Proceed!

I, a poor sinner, confess myself before God guilty of all sins; especially I

confess before you that I am a man-servant, a maidservant, etc. But, alas,

I serve my master unfaithfully; for in this and in that I have not done

what they commanded me; I have provoked them, and caused them tocurse, have been negligent and permitted damage to be done; have also

been immodest in words and deeds, have quarreled with my equals,

have grumbled and sworn at my mistress, etc. For all this I am sorry, and

pray for grace; I want to do better.

A master or mistress may say thus:

In particular I confess before you that I have not faithfully trained my

children, domestics, and wife for God’s glory. I have cursed, set a bad

example by rude words and deeds, have done my neighbor harm and

spoken evil of him, have overcharged and given false ware and short

measure.

And whatever else he has done against God’s command and his station,

etc. But if any one does not find himself burdened with such or greater

sins, he should not trouble himself or search for or invent other sins, andthereby make confession a torture, but mention one or two that he

knows. Thus: In particular I confess that I once cursed; again, I once used

improper words, I have once neglected this or that, etc. Let this suffice.

But if you know of none at all (which, however is scarcely possible), then

mention none in particular, but receive the forgiveness upon your

general confession which you make before God to the confessor.

Then shall the confessor say: God be merciful to thee and strengthen thy

faith! Amen.

Furthermore:

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Dost thou believe that my forgiveness is God’s forgiveness?

Answer: Yes, dear sir.

Then let him say: As thou believest, so be it done unto thee. And by thecommand of our Lord Jesus Christ I forgive thee thy sins, in the name of

the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Depart in peace.

But those who have great burdens upon their consciences, or are

distressed and tempted, the confessor will know how to comfort and to

encourage to faith with more passages of Scripture. This is to be merely a

general form of confession for the unlearned.

VI. THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR

As the Head of a Family Should Teach It in a Simple Way to His

Household.

What is the Sacrament of the Altar?

Answer: It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, under the

bread and wine, for us Christians to eat and to drink, instituted by Christ

Himself.

Where is this written?

Answer: The holy Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and St. Paul, write

thus: Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which He was betrayed,

took bread: and when He had given thanks, He brake it, and gave it to

His disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you.This do in remembrance of Me. After the same manner also He took the

cup, when He had supped, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying,

Take, drink ye all of it. This cup is the new testament in My blood, which

is shed for you for the remission of sins. This do ye, as oft as ye drink it,

in remembrance of Me.

What is the benefit of such eating and drinking?

Answer: That is shown us in these words: Given, and shed for you, for

the remission of sins; namely, that in the Sacrament forgiveness of sins,

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life, and salvation are given us through these words. For where there is

forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation.

How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?

Answer: It is not the eating and drinking, indeed, that does them, but the

words which stand here, namely: Given, and shed for you, for the

remission of sins. Which words are, beside the bodily eating and

drinking, as the chief thing in the Sacrament; and he that believes these

words has what they say and express, namely, the forgiveness of sins.

Who, then, receives such Sacrament worthily?

Answer: Fasting and bodily preparation is, indeed, a fine outward

training; but he is truly worthy and well prepared who has faith in these

words: Given, and shed for you, for the remission of sins. But he that

does not believe these words, or doubts, is unworthy and unfit; for the

words For you require altogether believing hearts.

HOW THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY Should Teach His Household to

Bless Themselves in the Morning and in the Evening

Morning Prayer

In the morning, when you rise, you shall bless yourself with the holy

cross and say: In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Then, kneeling or standing, repeat the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. If

you choose, you may, in addition, say this little prayer:

I thank Thee, my Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son,

that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray

Thee to keep me this day also from sin and all evil, that all my doings

and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my

body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with me, that the

Wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Then go to your work with joy, singing a hymn, as the Ten

Commandments, or what your devotion may suggest.

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Evening Prayer

In the evening, when you go to bed, you shall bless yourself with the

holy cross and say: In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Then, kneeling or standing, repeat the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. If

you choose, you may, in addition, say this little prayer:

I thank Thee, my Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son,

that Thou hast graciously kept me this day, and I pray Thee to forgive

me all my sins, where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this

night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and allthings. Let Thy holy angel be with me, that the Wicked Foe may have no

power over me. Amen.

Then go to sleep promptly and cheerfully.

HOW THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY Should Teach His Household to

Ask a Blessing and Return Thanks

Ask a Blessing

The children and servants shall go to the table with folded hands and

reverently, and say:

The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord; and Thou givest them their meat

in due season; Thou openest Thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of

every living thing.

Note: To satisfy the desire means that all animals receive so much to eat

that they are on this account joyful and of good cheer; for care and

avarice hinder such satisfaction.

Then the Lord’s Prayer, and the prayer here following:

Lord God, Heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts, which we take

from Thy bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Returning Thanks

Likewise also after the meal they shall reverently and with folded hands

say:

O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth

forever. He giveth food to all flesh; He giveth to the beast his food, and

to the young ravens which cry. He delighteth not in the strength of the

horse; He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The Lord taketh

pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.

Then the Lord’s Prayer and the prayer here following:

We thank Thee, Lord God, Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for all

Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen.

TABLE OF DUTIES

Consisting of Certain Passages of Scripture for Various Holy Orders and

Stations, Whereby These are to be Admonished, as by a Special Lesson,

Regarding Their Office and Service.

FOR BISHOPS, PASTORS, AND PREACHERS.

A bishop must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of

good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; not given to wine, no

striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not

covetous; one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in

subjection with all gravity; not a novice; holding fast the faithful Word as

he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to

exhort and to convince the gainsayers. 1 Tim. 3, 2ff ; Titus 1, 6.

CONCERNING CIVIL GOVERNMENT.

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For the power which

exists anywhere is ordained of God. Whosoever resisteth the power

resisteth the ordinance of God; and they that resist shall receive to

themselves damnation. For he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is the

minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth

evil. Rom. 13, 1–4.

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FOR HUSBANDS.

Ye husbands, dwell with your wives according to knowledge, giving

honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs

together of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Pet. 3,7. And be not bitter against them. Col. 3, 9.

FOR WIVES.

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord,

even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord; whose daughters ye

are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. 1 Pet.

3, 6; Eph. 5, 22.

FOR PARENTS.

Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the

nurture and admonition of the Lord. Eph. 6, 4.

FOR CHILDREN.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. Honor thy

father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise: that it

may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Eph. 6, 1–

3.

FOR MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS, HIRED MEN, AND LABORERS.

Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the

flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as the servants of Christ, doing

the will of God from the heart; with good will doing service as to the

Lord, and not to men; knowing that whatsoever good thing any man

doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or

free. Eph. 6, 5ff ; Col. 3, 22.

FOR MASTERS AND MISTRESSES.

Ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening,

knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of

persons with Him. Eph. 6, 9; Col. 4, 1.

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FOR YOUNG PERSONS IN GENERAL.

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you

be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility; for God resisteth

the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves,therefore, under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due

time. 1 Pet. 5, 5. 6.

FOR WIDOWS.

She that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and

continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. But she that

liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 1 Tim. 5, 5. 6.

FOR ALL IN COMMON.

Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Herein are comprehended all the

commandments. Rom. 13, 8ff And persevere in prayer for all men. 1 Tim.

2, 1. 2.

Let each his lesson learn with care, And all the household well shall fare.

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The Augsburg Confession

The Confession of Faith which was submitted to His Imperial Majesty Charles Vat the Diet of Augsburg in the year 1530 by certain princes and cities.

Preface to the Emperor Charles V.

1] Most Invincible Emperor,Caesar Augustus, Most ClementLord: Inasmuch as YourImperial Majesty hassummoned a Diet of the Empirehere at Augsburg to deliberate

concerning measures againstthe Turk, that most atrocious,hereditary, and ancient enemyof the Christian name andreligion, in what way, namely,effectually to withstand hisfuror and assaults by strong andlasting military provision; 2]

and then also concerningdissensions in the matter of ourholy religion and ChristianFaith, that in this matter ofreligion the opinions and judgments of the parties mightbe heard in each other'spresence; and considered andweighed 3] among ourselves in

mutual charity, leniency, andkindness, in order that, after theremoval and correction of suchthings as have been treated andunderstood in a differentmanner in the writings on eitherside, these matters may besettled and brought back to onesimple truth and Christian

concord, 4] that for the futureone pure and true religion maybe embraced and maintained byus, that as we all are under oneChrist and do battle under Him,

so we may be able also to live inunity and concord in the oneChristian Church.

And inasmuch as we, theundersigned Elector and 5]Princes, with others joined withus, have been called to theaforesaid Diet the same as theother Electors, Princes, andEstates, in obedient compliancewith the Imperial mandate, wehave promptly come toAugsburg, and—what we donot mean to say as boasting—we were among the first to be

here.

6] Accordingly, since even hereat Augsburg at the verybeginning of the Diet, YourImperial Majesty caused to beproposed to the Electors,Princes, and other Estates of theEmpire, amongst other things,

that the several Estates of theEmpire, on the strength of theImperial edict, should set forthand submit their opinions and judgments in the German andthe Latin 7] language, and sinceon the ensuing Wednesday,answer was given to YourImperial Majesty, after duedeliberation, that we wouldsubmit the Articles of ourConfession for our side on nextWednesday, therefore, in

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obedience to Your ImperialMajesty's 8] wishes, we offer, inthis matter of religion, theConfession of our preachers and

of ourselves, showing whatmanner of doctrine from theHoly Scriptures and the pureWord of God has been up to thistime set forth in our lands,dukedoms, dominions, andcities, and taught in ourchurches.

9] And if the other Electors,Princes, and Estates of theEmpire will, according to thesaid Imperial proposition,present similar writings, to wit,in Latin and German, givingtheir opinions in this 10] matterof religion, we, with the Princes

and friends aforesaid, herebefore Your Imperial Majesty,our most clement Lord areprepared to confer amicablyconcerning all possible waysand means, in order that wemay come together, as far asthis may be honorably done,and, the matter between us on

both sides being peacefullydiscussed without offensivestrife, the dissension, by God'shelp, may be done away andbrought back to one trueaccordant 11] religion; for as weall are under one Christ and dobattle under Him, we ought toconfess the one Christ, after the

tenor of Your Imperial Majesty'sedict, and everything ought tobe conducted according to thetruth of God; and this it is what,

with most fervent prayers, weentreat of God.

12] However, as regards the rest

of the Electors, Princes, andEstates, who constitute the otherpart, if no progress should bemade, nor some result beattained by this treatment of thecause of religion after themanner in which Your ImperialMajesty has wisely held that itshould be dealt with and treated

namely, by such mutualpresentation of writings andcalm conferring together amongourselves, 13] we at least leavewith you a clear testimony, thatwe here in no wise are holdingback from anything that couldbring about Christian

concord,—such as could beeffected with God and a goodconscience,—as 14] also YourImperial Majesty and, next, theother Electors and Estates of theEmpire, and all who are movedby sincere love and zeal forreligion, and who will give animpartial hearing to this matter,

will graciously deign to takenotice and to understand thisfrom this Confession of oursand of our associates.

15] Your Imperial Majesty also,not only once but often,graciously signified to theElectors Princes, and Estates of

the Empire, and at the Diet ofSpires held A.D. 1526, accordingto the form of Your Imperialinstruction and commissiongiven and prescribed, caused it

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to be stated and publiclyproclaimed that 16] YourMajesty, in dealing with thismatter of religion, for certain

reasons which were alleged inYour Majesty's name, was notwilling to decide and could notdetermine anything, but thatYour Majesty would diligentlyuse Your Majesty's office withthe Roman Pontiff for theconvening of a General Council.17] The same matter was thus

publicly set forth at greaterlength a year ago at the last Dietwhich met at Spires. 18] ThereYour Imperial Majesty, throughHis Highness Ferdinand, Kingof Bohemia and Hungary, ourfriend and clement Lord, as wellas through the Orator and

Imperial Commissioners causedthis, among other things, to besubmitted: that Your ImperialMajesty had taken notice of; andpondered, the resolution ofYour Majesty's Representativein the Empire, and of thePresident and ImperialCounselors, and the Legates

from other Estates convened atRatisbon, 19] concerning thecalling of a Council, and thatyour Imperial Majesty also judged it to be expedient toconvene a Council; and thatYour Imperial Majesty did notdoubt the Roman Pontiff couldbe induced to 20] hold a General

Council, because the matters tobe adjusted between YourImperial Majesty and theRoman Pontiff were nearingagreement and Christian

reconciliation; therefore YourImperial Majesty himselfsignified that he wouldendeavor to secure the said

Chief Pontiff's consent forconvening, together with yourImperial Majesty such GeneralCouncil, to be published as soonas possible by letters that wereto be sent out.

21] If the outcome, therefore,should be such that the

differences between us and theother parties in the matter ofreligion should not be amicablyand in charity settled, then here,before Your Imperial Majestywe make the offer in allobedience, in addition to whatwe have already done, that we

will all appear and defend ourcause in such a general, freeChristian Council, for theconvening of which there hasalways been accordant actionand agreement of votes in allthe Imperial Diets held duringYour Majesty's reign, on thepart of the Electors, Princes, and

other Estates of the Empire. 22]To the assembly of this GeneralCouncil, and at the same time toYour Imperial Majesty, we have,even before this, in due mannerand form of law, addressedourselves and made appeal inthis matter, by far the greatestand gravest. To this 23] appeal,

both to Your Imperial Majestyand to a Council, we stilladhere; neither do we intendnor would it be possible for us,to relinquish it by this or any

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other document, unless thematter between us and the otherside, according to the tenor ofthe latest Imperial citation

should be amicably andcharitably settled, allayed, andbrought to Christian concord;24] and regarding this we evenhere solemnly and publiclytestify.

Article I: Of God.

1] Our Churches, with commonconsent, do teach that the decreeof the Council of Nicaeaconcerning the Unity of theDivine Essence and concerningthe Three Persons, is true and tobe believed without anydoubting; 2] that is to say, thereis one Divine Essence which iscalled and which is God:eternal, without body, withoutparts, of infinite power,wisdom, and goodness, theMaker and Preserver of allthings, visible and invisible; and3] yet there are three Persons, ofthe same essence and power,

who also are coeternal, theFather, the Son, and the HolyGhost. And the term "person" 4]they use as the Fathers haveused it, to signify, not a part orquality in another, but thatwhich subsists of itself.

5] They condemn all heresies

which have sprung up againstthis article, as the Manichaeans,who assumed two principles,one Good and the other Evil:also the Valentinians, Arians,

Eunomians, Mohammedans,and all such. 6] They condemnalso the Samosatenes, old andnew, who, contending that there

is but one Person, sophisticallyand impiously argue that theWord and the Holy Ghost arenot distinct Persons, but that"Word" signifies a spoken word,and "Spirit" signifies motioncreated in things.

Article II: Of Original Sin.

1] Also they teach that since thefall of Adam all men begotten inthe natural way are born withsin, that is, without the fear ofGod, without trust in God, andwith 2] concupiscence; and thatthis disease, or vice of origin, istruly sin, even now condemningand bringing eternal death uponthose not born again throughBaptism and the Holy Ghost.

3] They condemn the Pelagiansand others who deny thatoriginal depravity is sin, andwho, to obscure the glory of

Christ's merit and benefits,argue that man can be justifiedbefore God by his own strengthand reason.

Article III: Of the Son of God.

1] Also they teach that theWord, that is, the Son of God,

did assume the human nature in2] the womb of the blessedVirgin Mary, so that there aretwo natures, the divine and thehuman, inseparably enjoined in

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one Person, one Christ, trueGod and true man, who wasborn of the Virgin Mary, trulysuffered, was crucified, dead,

and 3] buried, that He mightreconcile the Father unto us,and be a sacrifice, not only fororiginal guilt, but also for allactual sins of men.

4] He also descended into hell,and truly rose again the thirdday; afterward He ascended

into heaven that He might sit onthe right hand of the Father, andforever reign and havedominion over all creatures, andsanctify 5] them that believe inHim, by sending the Holy Ghostinto their hearts, to rule,comfort, and quicken them, and

to defend them against the deviland the power of sin.

6] The same Christ shall openlycome again to judge the quickand the dead, etc., according tothe Apostles' Creed.

Article IV: Of Justification.

1] Also they teach that mencannot be justified before Godby their own strength, merits, orworks, but are freely justifiedfor 2] Christ's sake, throughfaith, when they believe thatthey are received into favor, andthat their sins are forgiven for

Christ's sake, who, by Hisdeath, has made satisfaction forour sins. 3] This faith Godimputes for righteousness inHis sight. Rom. 3 and 4.

Article V: Of the Ministry.

1] That we may obtain this faith,the Ministry of Teaching the

Gospel and administering theSacraments was instituted. Forthrough the Word andSacraments, as throughinstruments, 2] the Holy Ghostis given, who works faith;where and when it pleases God,in them that hear 3] the Gospel,to wit, that God, not for our

own merits, but for Christ'ssake, justifies those who believethat they are received into gracefor Christ's sake.

4] They condemn theAnabaptists and others whothink that the Holy Ghost comesto men without the externalWord, through their ownpreparations and works.

Article VI: Of New Obedience.

1] Also they teach that this faithis bound to bring forth goodfruits, and that it is necessary to

do good works commanded byGod, because of God's will, butthat we should not rely on thoseworks to merit justification 2]before God. For remission ofsins and justification isapprehended by faith, as alsothe voice of Christ attests: Whenye shall have done all these

things, say: We are unprofitableservants. Luke 17:10. The sameis also taught by 3] the Fathers.For Ambrose says: It is ordainedof God that he who believes in

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Christ is saved, freely receivingremission of sins, withoutworks, by faith alone.

Article VII: Of the Church.

1] Also they teach that one holyChurch is to continue forever.The Church is the congregationof saints, in which the Gospel isrightly taught and theSacraments are rightlyadministered.

2] And to the true unity of theChurch it is enough to agreeconcerning the doctrine of theGospel and 3] theadministration of theSacraments. Nor is it necessarythat human traditions, that is,rites or ceremonies, institutedby men, should be everywherealike. 4] As Paul says: One faith,one Baptism, one God andFather of all, etc. Eph. 4:5-6.

Article VIII: What the Church Is.

1] Although the Churchproperly is the congregation of

saints and true believers,nevertheless, since in this lifemany hypocrites and evilpersons are mingled therewith,it is lawful to use Sacramentsadministered by evil men,according to the saying ofChrist: The Scribes and 2] thePharisees sit in Moses' seat, etc.

Matt. 23:2. Both the Sacramentsand Word are effectual byreason of the institution andcommandment of Christ,

notwithstanding they beadministered by evil men.

3] They condemn the Donatists,

and such like, who denied it tobe lawful to use the ministry ofevil men in the Church, andwho thought the ministry of evilmen to be unprofitable and ofnone effect.

Article IX: Of Baptism.

1] Of Baptism they teach that itis necessary 2] to salvation, andthat through Baptism is offeredthe grace of God, and thatchildren are to be baptized who,being offered to God throughBaptism are received into God'sgrace.

3] They condemn theAnabaptists, who reject thebaptism of children, and saythat children are saved withoutBaptism.

Article X: Of the Lord's Supper.

1] Of the Supper of the Lordthey teach that the Body andBlood of Christ are trulypresent, and are distributed 2]to those who eat the Supper ofthe Lord; and they reject thosethat teach otherwise.

Article XI: Of Confession.

1] Of Confession they teach thatPrivate Absolution ought to beretained in the churches,although in confession 2] an

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enumeration of all sins is notnecessary. For it is impossibleaccording to the Psalm: Whocan understand his errors? Ps.

19:12.

Article XII: Of Repentance.

1] Of Repentance they teach thatfor those who have fallen afterBaptism there is remission ofsins whenever they areconverted 2] and that the

Church ought to impartabsolution to those thusreturning to repentance. Now,repentance consists properly ofthese 3] two parts: One iscontrition, that is, 4] terrorssmiting the conscience throughthe knowledge of sin; the otheris faith, which is born of 5] theGospel, or of absolution, andbelieves that for Christ's sake,sins are forgiven, comforts 6]the conscience, and delivers itfrom terrors. Then good worksare bound to follow, which arethe fruits of repentance.

7] They condemn theAnabaptists, who deny thatthose once justified can lose theHoly Ghost. Also those whocontend that some may attain tosuch 8] perfection in this lifethat they cannot sin.

9] The Novatians also are

condemned, who would notabsolve such as had fallen afterBaptism, though they returnedto repentance.

10] They also are rejected whodo not teach that remission ofsins comes through faith butcommand us to merit grace

through satisfactions of ourown.

Article XIII: Of the Use of theSacraments.

1] Of the Use of the Sacramentsthey teach that the Sacramentswere ordained, not only to be

marks of profession amongmen, but rather to be signs andtestimonies of the will of God 2]toward us, instituted to awakenand confirm faith in those whouse them. Wherefore we mustso use the Sacraments that faithbe added to believe thepromises which are offered andset forth through theSacraments.

3] They therefore condemnthose who teach that theSacraments justify by theoutward act, and who do notteach that, in the use of the

Sacraments, faith which believesthat sins are forgiven, isrequired.

Article XIV: Of EcclesiasticalOrder.

Of Ecclesiastical Order theyteach that no one should

publicly teach in the Church oradminister the Sacramentsunless he be regularly called.

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Article XV: Of EcclesiasticalUsages.

1] Of Usages in the Church they

teach that those ought to beobserved which may beobserved without sin, andwhich are profitable untotranquility and good order inthe Church, as particular holydays, festivals, and the like.

2] Nevertheless, concerning

such things men areadmonished that consciencesare not to be burdened, asthough such observance wasnecessary to salvation.

3] They are admonished alsothat human traditions institutedto propitiate God, to meritgrace, and to make satisfactionfor sins, are opposed to theGospel and the doctrine of faith.Wherefore vows and traditionsconcerning meats and 4] days,etc., instituted to merit graceand to make satisfaction forsins, are useless and contrary to

the Gospel.

Article XVI: Of Civil Affairs.

1] Of Civil Affairs they teachthat lawful civil ordinances aregood works of God, and that 2]it is right for Christians to bearcivil office, to sit as judges, to

judge matters by the Imperialand other existing laws, toaward just punishments, toengage in just wars, to serve assoldiers, to make legal contracts,

to hold property, to make oathwhen required by themagistrates, to marry a wife, tobe given in marriage.

3] They condemn theAnabaptists who forbid thesecivil offices to Christians.

4] They condemn also thosewho do not place evangelicalperfection in the fear of Godand in faith, but in forsaking

civil offices, for 5] the Gospelteaches an eternal righteousnessof the heart. Meanwhile, it doesnot destroy the State or thefamily, but very much requiresthat they be preserved asordinances of God, and thatcharity be practiced in such 6]

ordinances. Therefore,Christians are necessarilybound to obey their ownmagistrates 7] and laws saveonly when commanded to sin;for then they ought to obey Godrather than men. Acts 5:29.

Article XVII: Of Christ's

Return to Judgment.

1] Also they teach that at theConsummation of the WorldChrist will appear for judgment,and 2] will raise up all the dead;He will give to the godly andelect eternal life and everlasting joys, 3] but ungodly men and

the devils He will condemn tobe tormented without end.

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there will be an end to thepunishments of condemnedmen and devils.

5] They condemn also otherswho are now spreading certain Jewish opinions, that before theresurrection of the dead thegodly shall take possession ofthe kingdom of the world, theungodly being everywheresuppressed.

Article XVIII: Of Free Will.

1] Of Free Will they teach thatman's will has some liberty tochoose civil righteousness, andto work 2] things subject toreason. But it has no power,without the Holy Ghost, towork the righteousness of God,that is, spiritual righteousness;since the natural man 3]receiveth not the things of theSpirit of God, 1 Cor. 2:14; butthis righteousness is wrought inthe heart when the Holy Ghostis received 4] through the Word.These things are said in as many

words by Augustine in hisHypognosticon, Book III: Wegrant that all men have a freewill, free, inasmuch as it has the judgment of reason; not that it isthereby capable, without God,either to begin, or, at least, tocomplete aught in thingspertaining to God, but only in

works of this life, whether good5] or evil. "Good" I call thoseworks which spring from thegood in nature, such as, willingto labor in the field, to eat and

drink, to have a friend, to clotheoneself, to build a house, tomarry a wife, to raise cattle, tolearn diverse useful arts, or

whatsoever good 6]pertains tothis life. For all of these thingsare not without dependence onthe providence of God; yea, ofHim and through Him they areand have their being. "Evil" 7] Icall such works as willing toworship an idol, to commitmurder, etc. 8] They condemn

the Pelagians and others, whoteach that without the HolyGhost, by the power of naturealone, we are able to love Godabove all things; also to do thecommandments of God astouching "the substance of theact." For, although nature is able

in a manner to do the outwardwork, 9] (for it is able to keepthe hands from theft andmurder,) yet it cannot producethe inward motions, such as thefear of God, trust in God,chastity, patience, etc.

Article XIX: Of the Cause of Sin.

Of the Cause of Sin they teachthat, although God does createand preserve nature, yet thecause of sin is the will of thewicked, that is, of the devil andungodly men; which will,unaided of God, turns itselffrom God, as Christ says John

8:44: When he speaketh a lie, hespeaketh of his own.

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Article XX: Of Good Works.

1] Our teachers are falselyaccused of forbidding Good

Works. 2] For their publishedwritings on the TenCommandments, and others oflike import, bear witness thatthey have taught to goodpurpose concerning all estatesand duties of life, as to whatestates of life and what works inevery calling be pleasing to

God. 3] Concerning these thingspreachers heretofore taught butlittle, and urged only childishand needless works, asparticular holy-days, particularfasts, brotherhoods,pilgrimages, services in honorof saints, the use of rosaries,monasticism, and such like. 4]Since our adversaries have beenadmonished of these things,they are now unlearning them,and do not preach theseunprofitable works asheretofore. 5] Besides, theybegin to mention faith, of whichthere was heretofore marvelous

silence. 6] They teach that weare justified not by works only,but they conjoin faith andworks, and say that we are justified by faith and works. 7]This doctrine is more tolerablethan the former one, and canafford more consolation thantheir old doctrine.

8] Forasmuch, therefore, as thedoctrine concerning faith, whichought to be the chief one in theChurch, has lain so long

unknown, as all must needsgrant that there was the deepestsilence in their sermonsconcerning the righteousness of

faith, while only the doctrine ofworks was treated in thechurches, our teachers haveinstructed the churchesconcerning faith as follows:—

9] First, that our works cannotreconcile God or meritforgiveness of sins, grace, and

justification, but that we obtainthis only by faith when webelieve that we are received intofavor for Christ's sake, whoalone has been set forth theMediator and Propitiation, 1Tim. 2:5, in order that the Fathermay be reconciled through Him.

10] Whoever, therefore, truststhat by works he merits grace,despises the merit and grace ofChrist, and seeks a way to Godwithout Christ, by humanstrength, although Christ hassaid of Himself: I am the Way,the Truth, and the Life. John14:6.

11] This doctrine concerningfaith is everywhere treated byPaul, Eph. 2:8: By grace are yesaved through faith; and thatnot of your selves; it is the giftof God, not of works, etc.

12] And lest anyone should

craftily say that a newinterpretation of Paul has beendevised by us, this entire matteris supported by the testimoniesof the Fathers. For 13]

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Augustine, in many volumes,defends grace and therighteousness of faith, overagainst the merits of works. 14]

And Ambrose, in his DeVocatione Gentium, andelsewhere, teaches to like effect.For in his De VocationeGentium he says as follows:Redemption by the blood ofChrist would become of littlevalue, neither would thepreeminence of man's works be

superseded by the mercy ofGod, if justification, which iswrought through grace, weredue to the merits going before,so as to be, not the free gift of adonor, but the reward due tothe laborer.

15] But, although this doctrine isdespised by the inexperienced,nevertheless God-fearing andanxious consciences find byexperience that it brings thegreatest consolation, becauseconsciences cannot be set at restthrough any works, but only byfaith, when they take the sure

ground that for Christ's sakethey have a reconciled God. AsPaul teaches Rom. 5:1: 16] Being justified by faith, we have peacewith God. 17] This wholedoctrine is to be referred to thatconflict of the terrifiedconscience, neither can it beunderstood apart from that

conflict. Therefore 18]inexperienced and profane men judge ill concerning this matter,who dream that Christianrighteousness is nothing but

civil and philosophicalrighteousness.

19] Heretofore consciences were

plagued with the doctrine ofworks, they did not hear theconsolation from the Gospel. 20]Some persons were driven byconscience into the desert, intomonasteries hoping there tomerit grace by a monastic life.21] Some also devised otherworks whereby to merit grace

and make satisfaction for sins.22] Hence there was very greatneed to treat of, and renew, thisdoctrine of faith in Christ, to theend that anxious consciencesshould not be withoutconsolation but that they mightknow that grace and forgiveness

of sins and justification areapprehended by faith in Christ.

23] Men are also admonishedthat here the term "faith" doesnot signify merely theknowledge of the history, suchas is in the ungodly and in thedevil, but signifies a faith which

believes, not merely the history,but also the effect of thehistory—namely, this article: theforgiveness of sins, to wit, thatwe have grace, righteousness,and forgiveness of sins throughChrist.

24] Now he that knows that he

has a Father gracious to himthrough Christ, truly knowsGod; he knows also that Godcares for him, and calls uponGod; in a word, he is not 25]

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without God, as the heathen.For devils and the ungodly arenot able to believe this article:the forgiveness of sins. Hence,

they hate God as an enemy, callnot upon Him, 26] and expectno good from Him. Augustinealso admonishes his readersconcerning the word "faith," andteaches that the term "faith" isaccepted in the Scriptures notfor knowledge such as is in theungodly but for confidence

which consoles and encouragesthe terrified mind.

27] Furthermore, it is taught onour part that it is necessary todo good works, not that weshould trust to merit grace bythem, but because it is the will

of God. 28] It is only by faiththat forgiveness of sins isapprehended, and that, fornothing. 29] And becausethrough faith the Holy Ghost isreceived, hearts are renewedand endowed with newaffections, so as to be able tobring forth good works. 30] For

Ambrose says: Faith is themother of a good will and rightdoing. 31] For man's powerswithout the Holy Ghost are fullof ungodly affections, and aretoo weak to do works which aregood in God's sight. 32] Besides,they are in the power of thedevil who impels men to divers

sins, 33] to ungodly opinions, toopen crimes. This we may see inthe philosophers, who, althoughthey endeavored to live anhonest life could not succeed,

34] but were defiled with manyopen crimes. Such is thefeebleness of man when he iswithout faith and without the

Holy Ghost, and governshimself only by humanstrength.

35] Hence it may be readily seenthat this doctrine is not to becharged with prohibiting goodworks, but rather the more to becommended, because it shows

how we are enabled to do goodworks. 36] For without faithhuman nature can in no wise dothe works of the First or of theSecond Commandment. 37]Without faith it does not callupon God, nor expect anythingfrom God, nor bear the cross,

but seeks, and trusts in, man'shelp. 38] And thus, when thereis no faith and trust in God allmanner of lusts and humandevices rule in the heart. 39]Wherefore Christ said, John15:5: Without Me ye can donothing; 40] and the Churchsings: Lacking Thy divine favor,

There is nothing found in man,Naught in him is harmless.

Article XXI: Of the Worship ofthe Saints.

1] Of the Worship of Saints theyteach that the memory of saintsmay be set before us, that we

may follow their faith and goodworks, according to our calling,as the Emperor may follow theexample of David in makingwar to drive away the Turk

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from his country. 2] For both arekings. But the Scripture teachesnot the invocation of saints or toask help of saints, since it sets

before us the one Christ as theMediator, Propitiation, HighPriest, and Intercessor. 3] He isto be prayed to, and haspromised that He will hear ourprayer; and this worship Heapproves above all, to wit, thatin all afflictions He be calledupon, 1 John 2:1: 4] If any man

sin, we have an Advocate withthe Father, etc.

5] This is about the Sum of ourDoctrine, in which, as can beseen, there is nothing that variesfrom the Scriptures, or from theChurch Catholic, or from the

Church of Rome as known fromits writers. This being the case,they judge harshly who insistthat our teachers be regarded asheretics. 6] There is, however,disagreement on certain abuses,which have crept into theChurch without rightfulauthority. And even in these, if

there were some difference,there should be proper lenity onthe part of bishops to bear withus by reason of the Confessionwhich we have now reviewed;because even the Canons are notso severe as to demand thesame rites everywhere, neither,at any time, have the rites of all

churches been the same; 7]although, among us, in largepart, the ancient rites arediligently observed. 8] For it is afalse and malicious charge that

all the ceremonies, all the thingsinstituted of old, are abolishedin our churches. 9] But it hasbeen a common complaint that

some abuses were connectedwith the ordinary rites. These,inasmuch as they could not beapproved with a goodconscience, have been to someextent corrected.

ARTICLES IN WHICH AREREVIEWED THE ABUSES

WHICH HAVE BEENCORRECTED.

10] Inasmuch, then, as ourchurches dissent in no article ofthe faith from the ChurchCatholic, but only omit someabuses which are new, and

which have been erroneouslyaccepted by the corruption ofthe times, contrary to the intentof the Canons, we pray thatYour Imperial Majesty wouldgraciously hear both what hasbeen changed, and what werethe reasons why the peoplewere not compelled to observe

those abuses against theirconscience. 11] Nor should YourImperial Majesty believe thosewho, in order to excite thehatred of men against our part,disseminate strange slandersamong the people. 12] Havingthus excited the minds of goodmen, they have first given

occasion to this controversy,and now endeavor, by the samearts, to increase the discord. 13]For Your Imperial Majesty willundoubtedly find that the form

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of doctrine and of ceremonieswith us is not so intolerable asthese ungodly and maliciousmen represent. 14] Besides, the

truth cannot be gathered fromcommon rumors or the revilingsof enemies. 15] But it can readilybe judged that nothing wouldserve better to maintain thedignity of ceremonies, and tonourish reverence and piousdevotion among the people thanif the ceremonies were observed

rightly in the churches.

Article XXII: Of Both Kinds inthe Sacrament.

1] To the laity are given BothKinds in the Sacrament of theLord's Supper, because thisusage has the commandment ofthe Lord in Matt. 26:27: Drinkye all of it, 2] where Christ hasmanifestly commandedconcerning the cup that allshould drink. 3] And lest anyman should craftily say that thisrefers only to priests, Paul in 1Cor. 11:27 recites an example

from which it appears that thewhole congregation did useboth kinds. 4] And this usagehas long remained in theChurch, nor is it known when,or by whose authority, it waschanged; although CardinalCusanus mentions the time 5]when it was approved. Cyprian

in some places testifies that theblood was given to the people.6] The same is testified by Jerome, who says: The priestsadminister the Eucharist, and

distribute the blood of Christ tothe people. Indeed, PopeGelasius 7] commands that theSacrament be not divided (dist.

II., De Consecratione, cap.Comperimus). 8] Only custom,not so ancient, has it otherwise.But it is evident 9] that anycustom introduced against thecommandments of God is not tobe allowed, as the Canonswitness (dist. III., cap. Veritate,and the following chapters). 10]

But this custom has beenreceived, not only against theScripture, but also against theold Canons 11] and the exampleof the Church. Therefore, if anypreferred to use both kinds ofthe Sacrament, they ought notto have been compelled with

offense to their consciences todo otherwise. And because thedivision 12] of the Sacramentdoes not agree with theordinance of Christ, we areaccustomed to omit theprocession, which hitherto hasbeen in use.

Article XXIII: Of the Marriageof Priests.

1] There has been commoncomplaint concerning theexamples of priests who werenot chaste. 2] For that reasonalso Pope Pius is reported tohave said that there were

certain causes why marriagewas taken away from priests,but that there were far weightierones why it ought to be givenback; for so Platina writes. 3]

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Since, therefore, our priestswere desirous to avoid theseopen scandals, they marriedwives, and taught that it was

lawful for them to contractmatrimony. First, because 4]Paul says, 1 Cor. 7:2,9: To avoidfornication, let every man havehis own wife. Also: It is better tomarry than to burn. Secondly 5]Christ says, Matt. 19:11: All mencannot receive this saying,where He teaches that not all

men are fit to lead a single life;for God created man forprocreation, Gen. 1:28. 6] Nor isit in man's power, without asingular gift and work of God,to alter this creation. [For it ismanifest, and many haveconfessed that no good, honest,

chaste life, no Christian, sincere,upright conduct has resulted(from the attempt), but ahorrible, fearful unrest andtorment of conscience has beenfelt by many until the end.]Therefore, 7] those who are notfit to lead a single life ought to8] contract matrimony. For no

man's law, no vow, can annulthe commandment andordinance of God. For thesereasons 9] the priests teach thatit is lawful for them to marrywives.

10] It is also evident that in theancient Church priests were

married men. 11] For Paul says,1 Tim. 3:2, that a bishop shouldbe chosen who is the husband ofone wife. 12] And in Germany,four hundred years ago for the

first time, the priests wereviolently compelled to lead asingle life, who indeed offeredsuch resistance that the

Archbishop of Mayence, whenabout to publish the Pope'sdecree concerning this matter,was almost killed in the tumultraised by the enraged priests.13] And so harsh was thedealing in the matter that notonly were marriages forbiddenfor the future, but also existing

marriages were torn asunder,contrary to all laws, divine andhuman, contrary even to theCanons themselves, made notonly by the Popes, but by mostcelebrated Synods. [Moreover,many God-fearing andintelligent people in high station

are known frequently to haveexpressed misgivings that suchenforced celibacy and deprivingmen of marriage (which GodHimself has instituted and leftfree to men) has never producedany good results, but hasbrought on many great and evilvices and much iniquity.]

14] Seeing also that, as theworld is aging, man's nature isgradually growing weaker, it iswell to guard that no more vicessteal into Germany.

15] Furthermore, God ordainedmarriage to be a help against

human infirmity. 16] TheCanons themselves say that theold rigor ought now and then,in the latter times, to be relaxedbecause of the weakness of men;

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which it is to be wished weredone also in this matter. 17]And it is to be expected that thechurches shall at some time lack

pastors if marriage is any longerforbidden.

18] But while thecommandment of God is inforce, while the custom of theChurch is well known, whileimpure celibacy causes manyscandals, adulteries, and other

crimes deserving thepunishments of just magistrates,yet it is a marvelous thing thatin nothing is more crueltyexercised than against 19] themarriage of priests. God hasgiven commandment to honormarriage. By the laws of all 20]

well-ordered commonwealths,even among the heathen,marriage is most highlyhonored. 21] But now men, andthat, priests, are cruelly put todeath, contrary to the intent ofthe Canons, for no other causethan 22] marriage. Paul, in 1Tim. 4:3, calls that a doctrine of

devils which forbids marriage.23] This may now be readilyunderstood when the lawagainst marriage is maintainedby such penalties.

24] But as no law of man canannul the commandment ofGod, so neither can it be done

by any vow. 25] Accordingly,Cyprian also advises thatwomen who do not keep thechastity they have promisedshould marry. His words are

these (Book I, Epistle XI): But ifthey be unwilling or unable topersevere, it is better for them tomarry than to fall into the fire

by their lusts; they shouldcertainly give no offense to theirbrethren and sisters.

26] And even the Canons showsome leniency toward thosewho have taken vows before theproper age, as heretofore hasgenerally been the case.

Article XXIV: Of the Mass.

1] Falsely are our churchesaccused of abolishing the Mass;for the Mass is retained among2] us, and celebrated with thehighest reverence. Nearly all theusual ceremonies are alsopreserved, save that the partssung in Latin are interspersedhere and there with Germanhymns, which have been added3] to teach the people. Forceremonies are needed to thisend alone that the unlearned 4]be taught [what they need to

know of Christ]. And not onlyhas Paul commanded to use inthe church a languageunderstood by the people 1 Cor.14:2-9, but it has also been soordained by man's law. 5] Thepeople are accustomed topartake of the Sacramenttogether, if any be fit for it, and

this also increases the reverenceand devotion of public 6]worship. For none are admitted7] except they be first examined.The people are also advised

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concerning the dignity and useof the Sacrament, how greatconsolation it brings anxiousconsciences, that they may learn

to believe God, and to expectand ask of Him all that is good.8] [In this connection they arealso instructed regarding otherand false teachings on theSacrament.] This worshippleases God; such use of theSacrament nourishes truedevotion 9] toward God. It does

not, therefore, appear that theMass is more devoutlycelebrated among ouradversaries than among us.

10] But it is evident that for along time this also has been thepublic and most grievous

complaint of all good men thatMasses have been baselyprofaned and applied topurposes of lucre. 11] For it isnot unknown how far this abuseobtains in all the churches bywhat manner of men Masses aresaid only for fees or stipends,and how many celebrate them

contrary to the Canons. 12] ButPaul severely threatens thosewho deal unworthily with theEucharist when he says, 1 Cor.11:27: Whosoever shall eat thisbread, and drink this cup of theLord, unworthily, shall beguilty of the body and blood ofthe Lord. 13] When, therefore

our priests were admonishedconcerning this sin, PrivateMasses were discontinuedamong us, as scarcely any

Private Masses were celebratedexcept for lucre's sake.

14] Neither were the bishops

ignorant of these abuses, and ifthey had corrected them in time,there would now be lessdissension. Heretofore, 15] bytheir own connivance, theysuffered many corruptions tocreep into the Church. Now,when it is too late, they begin tocomplain 16] of the troubles of

the Church, while thisdisturbance has beenoccasioned simply by thoseabuses which were so manifestthat they could be borne nolonger. There have been great17] dissensions concerning theMass, concerning the

Sacrament. 18] Perhaps theworld is being punished forsuch long-continuedprofanations of the Mass ashave been tolerated in thechurches for so many centuriesby the very men who 19] wereboth able and in duty bound tocorrect them. For in the Ten

Commandments it is written,Ex. 20:7: The Lord will not holdhim guiltless that taketh Hisname in vain. But since 20] theworld began, nothing that Godever ordained seems to havebeen so abused for filthy lucreas the Mass.21] There was also added the

opinion which infinitelyincreased Private Masses,namely that Christ, by Hispassion, had made satisfactionfor original sin, and instituted

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the Mass wherein an offeringshould be made for daily sins,22] venial and mortal. From thishas arisen the common opinion

that the Mass 23] takes away thesins of the living and the deadby the outward act. Then theybegan to dispute whether oneMass said for many were worthas much as special Masses forindividuals, and this broughtforth that infinite multitude ofMasses. [With this work men

wished to obtain from God allthat they needed, and in themeantime faith in Christ and thetrue worship were forgotten.]

24] Concerning these opinionsour teachers have givenwarning that they depart from

the Holy Scriptures anddiminish the glory of thepassion of Christ. For Christ'spassion 25] was an oblation andsatisfaction, not for originalguilt only, but also for all othersins, as it is written to theHebrews 10:10: 26] We aresanctified through the offering

of Jesus Christ once for all. Also,Hebrews 10:14: 27] By oneoffering He hath perfectedforever them that are sanctified.[It is an unheard-of innovationin the Church to teach thatChrist by His death madesatisfaction only for original sinand not likewise for all other

sin. Accordingly it is hoped thateverybody will understand thatthis error has not been reprovedwithout due reason.]

28] Scripture also teaches thatwe are justified before Godthrough faith in Christ, whenwe believe that our sins are

forgiven for Christ's sake. 29]Now if the Mass take away thesins of the living and the deadby the outward act justificationcomes of the work of Masses,and not of faith, which Scripturedoes not allow.

30] But Christ commands us,

Luke 22:19: This do inremembrance of Me; thereforethe Mass was instituted that thefaith of those who use theSacrament should rememberwhat benefits it receivesthrough Christ, and cheer andcomfort the anxious conscience.

For to remember Christ is toremember His benefits, 31] andto realize that they are trulyoffered unto us. 32] Nor is itenough only to remember thehistory; for this also the Jewsand the ungodly can remember.33] Wherefore the Mass is to beused to this end, that there the

Sacrament [Communion] maybe administered to them thathave need of consolation; asAmbrose says: Because I alwayssin, I am always bound to takethe medicine. [Therefore thisSacrament requires faith, and isused in vain without faith.]

34] Now, forasmuch as the Massis such a giving of theSacrament, we hold onecommunion every holy-day,and, if any desire the

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Sacrament, also on other days,when it is given to such as askfor it. 35] And this custom is notnew in the Church; for the

Fathers before Gregory make nomention of any private Mass,but of the common Mass [theCommunion] they speak verymuch. Chrysostom says 36] thatthe priest stands daily at thealtar, inviting some 37] to theCommunion and keeping backothers. And it appears from the

ancient Canons that someonecelebrated the Mass from whomall the other presbyters anddeacons received the body ofthe Lord; for thus 38] the wordsof the Nicene Canon say: Let thedeacons, according to theirorder, receive the Holy

Communion after thepresbyters, from the bishop orfrom a presbyter. 39] And Paul,1 Cor. 11:33, commandsconcerning the Communion:Tarry one for another, so thatthere may be a commonparticipation.40] Forasmuch, therefore, as the

Mass with us has the example ofthe Church, taken from theScripture and the Fathers, weare confident that it cannot bedisapproved, especially sincepublic ceremonies, for the mostpart like those hither to in use,are retained; only the number ofMasses differs, which, because

of very great and manifestabuses doubtless might beprofitably reduced. 41] For inolden times, even in churchesmost frequented, the Mass was

not celebrated every day, as theTripartite History (Book 9, chap.33) testifies: Again inAlexandria, every Wednesday

and Friday the Scriptures areread, and the doctors expoundthem, and all things are done,except the solemn rite ofCommunion.

Article XXV: Of Confession.

1] Confession in the churches is

not abolished among us; for it isnot usual to give the body of theLord, except to them that havebeen previously examined andabsolved. And 2] the people aremost carefully taughtconcerning faith in theabsolution, about whichformerly there 3] was profoundsilence. Our people are taughtthat they should highly prizethe absolution, as being thevoice of God, 4] andpronounced by God'scommand. The power of theKeys is set forth in its beautyand they are reminded what

great consolation it brings toanxious consciences, also, thatGod requires faith to believesuch absolution as a voicesounding from heaven, and thatsuch faith in Christ truly obtainsand receives the forgiveness ofsins. Aforetime satisfactionswere immoderately extolled; 5]

of faith and the merit of Christand the righteousness of faithno mention was made;wherefore, on this point, ourchurches are by no means to be

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blamed. For this even ouradversaries must needs concede6] to us that the doctrineconcerning repentance has been

most diligently treated and laidopen by our teachers.

7] But of Confession they teachthat an enumeration of sins isnot necessary, and thatconsciences be not burdenedwith anxiety to enumerate allsins, for it is impossible to

recount all sins, as the Psalm19:13 testifies: Who canunderstand his errors? Also Jeremiah 17:9 : 8] The heart isdeceitful; who can know it? Butif no sins were forgiven, exceptthose that are recounted, 9]consciences could never find

peace; for very many sins theyneither see 10] nor canremember. The ancient writersalso testify that an enumerationis not necessary. For in theDecrees, Chrysostom is quoted,11] who says thus: I say not toyou that you should discloseyourself in public, nor that you

accuse yourself before others,but I would have you obey theprophet who says: "Disclose thyway before God." Thereforeconfess your sins before God,the true Judge, with prayer. Tellyour errors, not with thetongue, but with the memory ofyour conscience, etc. 12] And

the Gloss (Of Repentance,Distinct. V, Cap. Consideret)admits that Confession is ofhuman right only [notcommanded by Scripture, but

ordained by the Church]. 13]Nevertheless, on account of thegreat benefit of absolution, andbecause it is otherwise useful to

the conscience, Confession isretained among us.

Article XXVI: Of theDistinction of Meats.

1] It has been the generalpersuasion, not of the peoplealone, but also of those teaching

in the churches, that makingDistinctions of Meats, and liketraditions of men, are worksprofitable to merit grace, andable to make satisfactions forsins. And that 2] the world sothought, appears from this, thatnew ceremonies, new orders,new holy-days, and newfastings were daily instituted,and the teachers in the churchesdid exact these works as aservice necessary to merit grace,and did greatly terrify men'sconsciences, if they should omitany of these things. 3] From thispersuasion concerning

traditions much detriment hasresulted in the Church.

4] First, the doctrine of graceand of the righteousness of faithhas been obscured by it, whichis the chief part of the Gospel,and ought to stand out as themost prominent in the Church,

in order that the merit of Christmay be well known, and faith,which believes that sins areforgiven for Christ's sake beexalted far above works.

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Wherefore Paul also lays 5] thegreatest stress on this article,putting aside the Law andhuman traditions, in order to

show that Christianrighteousness is something elsethan such works, to wit, thefaith which believes that sins 6]are freely forgiven for Christ'ssake. But this doctrine of Paulhas been almost whollysmothered by traditions, whichhave produced an opinion that,

by making distinctions in meatsand like services, 7] we mustmerit grace and righteousness.In treating of repentance, therewas no mention made of faith;only those works of satisfactionwere set forth; in these theentire repentance seemed to

consist.

8] Secondly, these traditionshave obscured thecommandments of God,because traditions were placedfar above the commandments ofGod. Christianity was thoughtto consist wholly in the

observance of certain holy-days,rites, fasts, and vestures. These9] observances had won forthemselves the exalted title ofbeing the spiritual life and theperfect life. Meanwhile thecommandments of God,according to 10] each one'scalling, were without honor

namely, that the father broughtup his offspring, that the motherbore children, that the princegoverned the commonwealth,—these were accounted works

that were worldly andimperfect, and far below thoseglittering observances. And thiserror greatly tormented 11]

devout consciences, whichgrieved that they were held inan imperfect state of life, as inmarriage, in the office ofmagistrate; or in other civilministrations; on the otherhand, they admired the monksand such like, and falselyimagined that the observances

of such men were moreacceptable to God.

12] Thirdly, traditions broughtgreat danger to consciences; forit was impossible to keep alltraditions, and yet men judgedthese observances to be

necessary acts of worship.Gerson writes that many fell 13]into despair, and that someeven took their own lives,because they felt that they werenot able to satisfy the traditions,and they had all the while notheard any consolation of therighteousness of faith and 14]

grace. We see that the summistsand theologians gather thetraditions, and seek mitigationswhereby to ease consciences,and yet they do not sufficientlyunfetter, but sometimesentangle, consciences evenmore. 15] And with thegathering of these traditions, the

schools and sermons have beenso much occupied that theyhave had no leisure to touchupon Scripture, and to seek themore profitable doctrine of

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faith, of the cross, of hope, of thedignity of civil affairs ofconsolation of sorely triedconsciences. 16] Hence Gerson

and some other theologianshave grievously complainedthat by these strivingsconcerning traditions they wereprevented from giving attentionto a better kind of doctrine.Augustine also forbids thatmen's consciences should beburdened 17] with such

observances, and prudentlyadvises Januarius that he mustknow that they are to beobserved as things indifferent;for such are his words.

18] Wherefore our teachersmust not be looked upon as

having taken up this matterrashly or from hatred of thebishops, 19] as some falselysuspect. There was great need towarn the churches of theseerrors, which had arisen frommisunderstanding thetraditions. 20] For the Gospelcompels us to insist in the

churches upon the doctrine ofgrace, and of the righteousnessof faith; which, however, cannotbe understood, if men think thatthey merit grace by observancesof their own choice.

21] Thus, therefore, they havetaught that by the observance of

human traditions we cannotmerit grace or be justified, andhence we must not think suchobservances necessary acts ofworship. 22] They add hereunto

testimonies of Scripture. Christ,Matt. 15:3, defends the Apostleswho had not observed the usualtradition, which, however,

evidently pertains to a matternot unlawful, but indifferent,and to have a certain affinitywith the purifications of theLaw, and says, Matt. 15:9, Invain do they worship Me withthe commandments of men. 23]He, therefore, does not exact anunprofitable service. Shortly

after He adds: Not that whichgoeth into the mouth defileth aman. So also Paul, Rom. 14:17:24] The kingdom of God is notmeat and drink. 25] Col. 2:16:Let no man, therefore, judgeyou in meat, or in drink, or inrespect of an holy-day, or of the

Sabbath-day; also: If 26]ye bedead with Christ from therudiments of the world, why, asthough living in the world, areye subject to ordinances: Touchnot, taste not, handle not! AndPeter says, Acts 15:10: Why 27]tempt ye God to put a yokeupon the neck of the disciples,

which neither our fathers norwe were able to bear? But webelieve that through the grace ofthe Lord Jesus Christ 28] weshall be saved, even as they.Here Peter forbids to burden theconsciences with many rites, 29]either of Moses or of others.And in 1 Tim. 4:1,3 Paul calls

the prohibition of meats adoctrine of devils; for it isagainst the Gospel to institute orto do such works that by themwe may merit grace, or as

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though Christianity could notexist without such service ofGod.30] Here our adversaries object

that our teachers are opposed todiscipline and mortification ofthe flesh, as Jovinian. But thecontrary may be learned 31]from the writings of ourteachers. For they have alwaystaught concerning the cross thatit behooves Christians to bearafflictions. This is the true, 32]

earnest, and unfeignedmortification, to wit, to beexercised with divers afflictions,and to be crucified with Christ.

33] Moreover, they teach thatevery Christian ought to trainand subdue himself with bodily

restraints, or bodily exercisesand labors that neither satietynor slothfulness tempt him tosin, but not that we may meritgrace or make satisfaction forsins by such exercises. 34] Andsuch external discipline oughtto be urged at all times, not onlyon a few and set days. So Christ

commands, 35] Luke 21:34: Takeheed lest your hearts 36] beovercharged with surfeiting;also Matt. 17:21: This kind goethnot out but 37] by prayer andfasting. Paul also says, 1 Cor.9:27: I keep under my body andbring it into subjection. 38] Herehe clearly shows that he was

keeping under his body, not tomerit forgiveness of sins by thatdiscipline, but to have his bodyin subjection and fitted forspiritual things, and for the

discharge of duty according 39]to his calling. Therefore, we donot condemn fasting in itself,but the traditions which

prescribe certain days andcertain meats, with peril ofconscience, as though suchworks were a necessary service.

40] Nevertheless, very manytraditions are kept on our part,which conduce to good order inthe Church, as the Order of

Lessons 41] in the Mass and thechief holy-days. But, at the sametime, men are warned that suchobservances do not justifybefore God, and that in suchthings it should not be made sinif they be omitted withoutoffense. 42] Such liberty in

human rites was not unknownto the Fathers. 43] For in theEast they kept Easter at anothertime than at Rome, and when,on account of this diversity, theRomans accused the EasternChurch of schism, they wereadmonished by others 44] thatsuch usages need not be alike

everywhere. And Irenaeus says:Diversity concerning fastingdoes not destroy the harmonyof faith; as also Pope Gregoryintimates in Dist. XII, that suchdiversity does not violate theunity of the Church. 45] And inthe Tripartite History, Book 9,many examples of dissimilar

rites are gathered, and thefollowing statement is made: Itwas not the mind of theApostles to enact rulesconcerning holy-days, but to

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preach godliness and a holy life[to teach faith and love].

Article XXVII: Of Monastic

Vows.

1] What is taught on our partconcerning Monastic Vows, willbe better understood if it beremembered what has been thestate of the monasteries, andhow many things were dailydone in those very monasteries,

contrary to the Canons. 2] InAugustine's time they were freeassociations. Afterward, whendiscipline was corrupted, vowswere everywhere added for thepurpose of restoring discipline,as in a carefully planned prison.

3] Gradually, many otherobservances were added besidesvows. 4] And these fetters werelaid upon many before thelawful age, contrary to theCanons.

5] Many also entered into thiskind of life through ignorance,

being unable to judge their ownstrength, though they were ofsufficient age. 6] Being thusensnared, they were compelledto remain, even though somecould have been freed by thekind provision of the Canons. 7]And this was more the case inconvents of women than of

monks, although moreconsideration should have beenshown the weaker sex. 8] Thisrigor displeased many goodmen before this time, who saw

that young men and maidenswere thrown into convents for aliving. They saw whatunfortunate results came of this

procedure, and what scandalswere created, what snares werecast upon consciences! Theywere grieved 9] that theauthority of the Canons in somomentous a matter wasutterly set aside and despised.To 10] these evils was addedsuch a persuasion concerning

vows as, it is well known, informer times displeased eventhose monks who were moreconsiderate. 11] They taughtthat vows were equal toBaptism; they taught that bythis kind of life they meritedforgiveness of sins and

justification before God. 12] Yea,they added that the monasticlife not only meritedrighteousness before God buteven greater things, because itkept not only the precepts, butalso the so-called "evangelicalcounsels."

13] Thus they made men believethat the profession ofmonasticism was far better thanBaptism, and that the monasticlife was more meritorious thanthat of magistrates, than the lifeof pastors, and such like, whoserve their calling in accordancewith God's commands, without

any man-made services. 14]None of these things can bedenied; for they appear in theirown books. [Moreover, a personwho has been thus ensnared

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and has entered a monasterylearns little of Christ.]

15] What, then, came to pass in

the monasteries? Aforetime theywere schools of theology andother branches, profitable to theChurch; and thence pastors andbishops were obtained. Now itis another thing. It is needless torehearse what is known to all.16] Aforetime they cametogether to learn; now they

feign that it is a kind of lifeinstituted to merit grace andrighteousness; yea, they preachthat it is a state of perfection,and they put it far above allother kinds of life ordained ofGod. 17] These things we haverehearsed without odious

exaggeration, to the end that thedoctrine of our teachers on thispoint might be betterunderstood.

18] First, concerning such ascontract matrimony, they teachon our part that it is lawful forall men who are not fitted for

single life to contractmatrimony, because vowscannot annul the ordinance andcommandment of God. 19] Butthe commandment of God is 1Cor. 7:2: To avoid fornication,let every man have 20] his ownwife. Nor is it thecommandment only, but also

the creation and ordinance ofGod, which forces those tomarry who are not excepted bya singular work of God,according to the text Gen. 2:18:

It is not good 21]that the manshould be alone. Therefore theydo not sin who obey thiscommandment and ordinance

of God.

22] What objection can be raisedto this? Let men extol theobligation of a vow as much asthey list, yet shall they not bringto pass that the vow 23] annulsthe commandment of God. TheCanons teach that the right of

the superior is excepted in everyvow; [that vows are not bindingagainst the decision of thePope;] much less, therefore, arethese vows of force which areagainst the commandments ofGod.

24] Now, if the obligation ofvows could not be changed forany cause whatever, the RomanPontiffs could never have givendispensation for it is not lawfulfor man to annul an obligationwhich is simply 25] divine. Butthe Roman Pontiffs haveprudently judged that leniency

is to be observed in thisobligation, and therefore 26] weread that many times they havedispensed from vows. The caseof the King of Aragon who wascalled back from the monasteryis well known, and there arealso examples in our own times.[Now, if dispensations have

been granted for the sake ofsecuring temporal interests, it ismuch more proper that they begranted on account of thedistress of souls.]

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27] In the second place, why doour adversaries exaggerate theobligation or effect of a vowwhen, at the same time, they

have not a word to say of thenature of the vow itself, that itought to be in a thing possible,that it ought to be free, 28] andchosen spontaneously anddeliberately? But it is notunknown to what extentperpetual chastity is in thepower of man. 29] And how few

are there who have taken thevow spontaneously anddeliberately! Young maidensand men, before they are able to judge, are persuaded, andsometimes even compelled, totake the vow. Wherefore 30] it isnot fair to insist so rigorously on

the obligation, since it is grantedby all that it is against thenature of a vow to take itwithout spontaneous anddeliberate action.

31] Most canonical laws rescindvows made before the age offifteen; for before that age there

does not seem sufficient judgment in a person to decideconcerning a perpetual life. 32]Another Canon, granting moreto the weakness of man, adds afew years; for it forbids a vow tobe made before the age ofeighteen. 33] But which of thesetwo Canons shall we follow?

The most part have an excusefor leaving the monasteries,because most of them havetaken the vows before theyreached these ages.

34] Finally, even though theviolation of a vow might becensured, yet it seems notforthwith to follow that the

marriages of such persons mustbe dissolved. 35] For Augustinedenies that they ought to bedissolved (XXVII. Quaest. I,Cap. Nuptiarum), and hisauthority is not lightly to beesteemed, although other menafterwards thought otherwise.

36] But although it appears thatGod's command concerningmarriage delivers very manyfrom their vows, yet ourteachers introduce also anotherargument concerning vows toshow that they are void. Forevery service of God, ordained

and chosen of men without thecommandment of God to merit justification and grace, iswicked, as Christ says Matt.15:9: 37]In vain do they worshipMe with the commandments ofmen. And Paul teacheseverywhere that righteousnessis not to be sought from our

own observances and acts ofworship, devised by men, butthat it comes by faith to thosewho believe that they arereceived by God into grace forChrist's sake.

38] But it is evident that monkshave taught that services of

man's making satisfy for sinsand merit grace and justification. What else is thisthan to detract from the glory ofChrist and to obscure and deny

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the righteousness of faith? 39] Itfollows, therefore, that the vowsthus commonly taken have beenwicked services, and,

consequently, are void. 40] For awicked vow, taken against thecommandment of God, is notvalid; for (as the Canon says) novow ought to bind men towickedness.

41] Paul says, Gal. 5:4: Christ isbecome of no effect unto you,

whosoever of you are justifiedby the Law, ye are fallen fromgrace. 42] To those, therefore,who want to be justified by theirvows Christ is made of noeffect, and they fall from grace.43] For also these who ascribe justification to vows ascribe to

their own works that whichproperly belongs to the glory ofChrist.

44] Nor can it be denied, indeed,that the monks have taught that,by their vows and observances,they were justified, and meritedforgiveness of sins, yea, they

invented still greaterabsurdities, saying 45] that theycould give others a share intheir works. If anyone should beinclined to enlarge on thesethings with evil intent, howmany things could he bringtogether whereof even themonks are now ashamed! 46]

Over and above this, theypersuaded men that services ofman's making were a state ofChristian perfection. 47] And isnot this assigning justification to

works? 48] It is no light offensein the Church to set forth to thepeople a service devised bymen, without the

commandment of God, and toteach that such service justifiesmen. For the righteousness offaith, which chiefly ought to betaught in the Church, isobscured when these wonderfulangelic forms of worship, withtheir show of poverty, humility,and celibacy, are cast before the

eyes of men.

49] Furthermore, the precepts ofGod and the true service of Godare obscured when men hearthat only monks are in a state ofperfection. For Christianperfection is to fear God from

the heart, and yet to conceivegreat faith, and to trust that forChrist's sake we have a Godwho has been reconciled, to askof God, and assuredly to expectHis aid in all things that,according to our calling, are tobe done; and meanwhile, to bediligent in outward good works,

50] and to serve our calling. Inthese things consist the trueperfection and the true serviceof God. It does not consist incelibacy, or in begging, or in vileapparel. 51] But the peopleconceive many perniciousopinions from the falsecommendations of monastic life.

52] They hear celibacy praisedabove measure; therefore theylead their married life withoffense to their consciences. 53]They hear that only beggars are

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perfect; therefore they keeptheir possessions and dobusiness with offense to theirconsciences. 54] They hear that

it is an evangelical counsel notto seek revenge; therefore somein private life are not afraid totake revenge, for they hear thatit is but a counsel, and 55] not acommandment. Others judgethat the Christian cannotproperly hold a civil office or bea magistrate.

56] There are on recordexamples of men who, forsakingmarriage and the administrationof the Commonwealth, have hidthemselves in monasteries. This57] they called fleeing from theworld, and seeking a kind of life

which would be more pleasingto God. Neither did they seethat God ought to be served inthose commandments which HeHimself has given and not incommandments 58] devised bymen. A good and perfect kind oflife is that which has for it thecommandment of God. 59] It is

necessary to admonish men ofthese things.

60] And before these times,Gerson rebukes this error of themonks concerning perfection,and testifies that in his day itwas a new saying that themonastic life is a state of

perfection.

61] So many wicked opinionsare inherent in the vows,namely, that they justify, that

they constitute Christianperfection, that they keep thecounsels and commandments,that they have works of

supererogation. All these things,since they are false and empty,make vows null and void.

Article XXVIII: OfEcclesiastical Power.

1] There has been greatcontroversy concerning the

Power of Bishops, in whichsome have awkwardlyconfounded the power of theChurch 2] and the power of thesword. And from this confusionvery great wars and tumultshave resulted, while thePontiffs, emboldened by thepower of the Keys, not onlyhave instituted new servicesand burdened consciences withreservation of cases and ruthlessexcommunications, but havealso undertaken to transfer thekingdoms of this world, 3] andto take the Empire from theEmperor. These wrongs have

long since been rebuked in theChurch 4] by learned and godlymen. Therefore our teachers, forthe comforting of men'sconsciences, were constrained toshow the difference between thepower of the Church and thepower of the sword, and taughtthat both of them, because of

God's commandment, are to beheld in reverence and honor, asthe chief blessings of God onearth.

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5] But this is their opinion, thatthe power of the Keys, or thepower of the bishops, accordingto the Gospel, is a power or

commandment of God, topreach the Gospel, to remit andretain sins, and to administerSacraments. 6] For with thiscommandment Christ sendsforth His Apostles, John 20:21sqq.: As My Father hath sentMe, even so send I you. Receiveye the Holy Ghost.

Whosesoever sins ye remit, theyare remitted unto them; andwhosesoever sins ye retain, theyare retained. 7] Mark 16:15: Gopreach the Gospel to everycreature.

8] This power is exercised only

by teaching or preaching theGospel and administering theSacraments, according to theircalling either to many or toindividuals. For thereby aregranted, not bodily, but eternalthings, as eternal righteousness,the Holy Ghost, eternal life. 9]These things cannot come but

by the ministry of the Word andthe Sacraments, as Paul says,Rom. 1:16: The Gospel is thepower of God unto salvation toeveryone that believeth. 10]Therefore, since the power ofthe Church grants eternalthings, and is exercised only bythe ministry of the Word, it does

not interfere with civilgovernment; no more than theart of singing interferes withcivil government. 11] For civilgovernment deals with other

things than does the Gospel.The civil rulers defend notminds, but bodies and bodilythings against manifest injuries,

and restrain men with thesword and bodily punishmentsin order to preserve civil justiceand peace.

12] Therefore the power of theChurch and the civil powermust not be confounded. Thepower of the Church has its

own commission to teach theGospel and 13] to administerthe Sacraments. Let it not breakinto the office of another; let itnot transfer the kingdoms ofthis world; let it not abrogatethe laws of civil rulers; let it notabolish lawful obedience; let it

not interfere with judgmentsconcerning civil ordinances orcontracts; let it not prescribelaws to civil rulers concerningthe form of the Commonwealth.14] As Christ says, John 18:36:My kingdom is not of thisworld; 15] also Luke 12:14: Whomade Me a judge or a divider

over you? 16] Paul also says,Phil. 3:20: Our citizenship is inheaven; 17] 2 Cor. 10:4: Theweapons of our warfare are notcarnal, but mighty through Godto the casting down ofimaginations.

18] After this manner our

teachers discriminate betweenthe duties of both these powers,and command that both behonored and acknowledged asgifts and blessings of God.

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19] If bishops have any powerof the sword, that power theyhave, not as bishops, by thecommission of the Gospel, but

by human law having receivedit of kings and emperors for thecivil administration of what istheirs. This, however, is anotheroffice than the ministry of theGospel.

20] When, therefore, thequestion is concerning the

jurisdiction of bishops, civilauthority must be distinguishedfrom 21] ecclesiastical jurisdiction. Again, according tothe Gospel or, as they say, bydivine right, there belongs tothe bishops as bishops, that is,to those to whom has been

committed the ministry of theWord and the Sacraments, no jurisdiction except to forgivesins, to judge doctrine, to rejectdoctrines contrary to theGospel, and to exclude from thecommunion of the Churchwicked men, whose wickednessis known, and this without

human force, 22] simply by theWord. Herein the congregationsof necessity and by divine rightmust obey them, according toLuke 10:16: He that heareth youheareth Me. 23] But when theyteach or ordain anything againstthe Gospel, then thecongregations have a

commandment of Godprohibiting obedience, Matt.7:15: Beware of false prophets;24] Gal. 1:8: Though an angelfrom heaven preach any other

gospel, let him be accursed; 25]2 Cor. 13:8: We can do nothingagainst the truth, but for thetruth. 26] Also: The power

which the Lord hath given meto edification, and not todestruction. 27] So, also, theCanonical Laws command (II.Q. VII. Cap., Sacerdotes, andCap. Oves). 28] And Augustine(Contra Petiliani Epistolam):Neither must we submit toCatholic bishops if they chance

to err, or hold anything contraryto the Canonical Scriptures ofGod.

29] If they have any other poweror jurisdiction, in hearing and judging certain cases, as ofmatrimony or of tithes, etc.,

they have it by human right, inwhich matters princes arebound, even against their will,when the ordinaries fail, todispense justice to their subjectsfor the maintenance of peace.30] Moreover, it is disputedwhether bishops or pastors havethe right to introduce

ceremonies in the Church, andto make laws concerning meats,holy-days and grades, that is,orders of ministers, etc. 31] Theythat give this right to thebishops refer to this testimony John 16:12-13: I have yet manythings to say unto you, but yecannot bear them now. Howbeit

when He, the Spirit of Truth, iscome, He will guide you into alltruth. 32] They also refer to theexample of the Apostles, whocommanded to abstain from

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blood and from thingsstrangled, Acts 15:29. 33] Theyrefer to the Sabbath-day ashaving been changed into the

Lord's Day, contrary to theDecalog, as it seems. Neither isthere any example whereof theymake more than concerning thechanging of the Sabbath-day.Great, say they, is the power ofthe Church, since it hasdispensed with one of the TenCommandments!

34] But concerning this questionit is taught on our part (as hasbeen shown above) that bishopshave no power to decreeanything against the Gospel.The Canonical Laws teach thesame thing (Dist. IX). 35] Now,

it is against Scripture toestablish or require theobservance of any traditions, tothe end that by such observancewe may make satisfaction forsins, or merit grace andrighteousness. 36] For the gloryof Christ's merit suffers injurywhen, by such observances, 37]

we undertake to merit justification. But it is manifestthat, by such belief, traditionshave almost infinitelymultiplied in the Church, thedoctrine concerning faith andthe righteousness of faith beingmeanwhile suppressed. Forgradually more holy-days were

made, fasts appointed, newceremonies and services inhonor of saints instituted,because the authors of suchthings thought that by these

works they were meriting 38]grace. Thus in times past thePenitential Canons increased,whereof we still see some traces

in the satisfactions.

39] Again, the authors oftraditions do contrary to thecommand of God when theyfind matters of sin in foods, indays, and like things, andburden the Church withbondage of the law, as if there

ought to be among Christians,in order to merit justification aservice like the Levitical, thearrangement of which God hadcommitted to the Apostles andbishops. 40] For thus some ofthem write; and the Pontiffs insome measure seem to be

misled by the example 41] of thelaw of Moses. Hence are suchburdens, as that they make itmortal sin, even without offenseto others, to do manual labor onholy-days, a mortal sin to omitthe Canonical Hours, thatcertain foods defile theconscience that fastings are

works which appease God thatsin in a reserved case cannot beforgiven but by the authority ofhim who reserved it; whereasthe Canons themselves speakonly of the reserving of theecclesiastical penalty, and not ofthe reserving of the guilt.

42] Whence have the bishopsthe right to lay these traditionsupon the Church for theensnaring of consciences, whenPeter, Acts 15:10, forbids to put

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a yoke upon the neck of thedisciples, and Paul says, 2 Cor.13:10, that the power given himwas to edification not to

destruction? Why, therefore, dothey increase sins by thesetraditions?

43] But there are cleartestimonies which prohibit themaking of such traditions, asthough they merited grace orwere necessary to 44] salvation.

Paul says, Col. 2:16-23: Let noman judge you in meat, or indrink, or in respect of an holy-day, or of the new moon, or ofthe Sabbath-days. 45] If ye bedead with Christ from therudiments of the world, why, asthough living in the world, are

ye subject to ordinances (touchnot; taste not; handle not, whichall are to perish with the using)after the commandments anddoctrines of men! which thingshave indeed a show of wisdom.46] Also in Titus 1:14 he openlyforbids traditions: Not givingheed to Jewish fables and

commandments of men thatturn from the truth.

47] And Christ, Matt. 15:14,13,says of those who requiretraditions: Let them alone; theybe blind leaders of the blind; 48]and He rejects such services:Every plant which My heavenly

Father hath not planted shall beplucked up.

49] If bishops have the right toburden churches with infinite

traditions, and to ensnareconsciences, why does Scriptureso often prohibit to make, andto listen to, traditions? Why

does it call them "doctrines ofdevils"? 1 Tim. 4:1. Did the HolyGhost in vain forewarn of thesethings?

50] Since, therefore, ordinancesinstituted as things necessary,or with an opinion of meritinggrace, are contrary to the

Gospel, it follows that it is notlawful for any bishop 51] toinstitute or exact such services.For it is necessary that thedoctrine of Christian liberty bepreserved in the churches,namely, that the bondage of theLaw is not necessary to

justification, as it is written inthe Epistle to the Galatians 5:1:Be not entangled again with theyoke of bondage. 52] It isnecessary that the chief article ofthe Gospel be preserved, to wit,that we obtain grace freely byfaith in Christ, and not forcertain observances or acts of

worship devised by men.

53] What, then, are we to thinkof the Sunday and like rites inthe house of God? To this weanswer that it is lawful forbishops or pastors to makeordinances that things be doneorderly in the Church, not that

thereby we should merit graceor make satisfaction for sins, orthat consciences be bound to judge them necessary services,and to think that it is a sin to

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break them 54] without offenseto others. So Paul ordains, 1Cor. 11:5, that women shouldcover their heads in the

congregation, 1 Cor. 14:30, thatinterpreters be heard in order inthe church, etc.

55] It is proper that the churchesshould keep such ordinances forthe sake of love and tranquility,so far that one do not offendanother, that all things be done

in the churches in order, andwithout confusion, 1 Cor. 14:40;comp. Phil. 2:14 . 56] but so thatconsciences be not burdened tothink that they are necessary tosalvation, or to judge that theysin when they break themwithout offense to others; as no

one will say that a woman sinswho goes out in public with herhead uncovered provided onlythat no offense be given.

57] Of this kind is theobservance of the Lord's Day,Easter, Pentecost, and like holy-days and 58] rites. For those

who judge that by the authorityof the Church the observance ofthe Lord's Day instead of theSabbath-day was ordained as athing necessary, 59] do greatlyerr. Scripture has abrogated theSabbath-day; for it teaches that,since the Gospel has beenrevealed, all the ceremonies of

Moses can be omitted. And 60]yet, because it was necessary toappoint a certain day, that thepeople might know when theyought to come together, it

appears that the Churchdesignated the Lord's Day forthis purpose; and this dayseems to have been chosen all

the more for this additionalreason, that men might have anexample of Christian liberty,and might know that thekeeping neither of the Sabbathnor of any other day isnecessary.

61] There are monstrous

disputations concerning thechanging of the law, theceremonies of the new law, thechanging of the Sabbath-day,which all have sprung from thefalse belief that there mustneeds be in the Church a servicelike to the Levitical, and that

Christ had given commission tothe Apostles and bishops todevise new ceremonies asnecessary to 62] salvation. Theseerrors crept into the Churchwhen the righteousness of faithwas not taught clearly enough.63] Some dispute that thekeeping of the Lord's Day is not

indeed of divine right, but in amanner so. They prescribeconcerning holy-days, how far itis lawful to work. What else 64]are such disputations thansnares of consciences? Foralthough they endeavor tomodify the traditions, yet themitigation can never be

perceived as long as the opinionremains that they are necessary,which must needs remainwhere the righteousness of faith

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and Christian liberty are notknown.

65] The Apostles commanded

Acts 15:20 to abstain fromblood. Who does now observeit? And yet they that do it notsin not; for not even theApostles themselves wanted toburden consciences with suchbondage; but they forbade it fora time, to avoid offense. 66] Forin this decree we must

perpetually consider what theaim of the Gospel is.

67] Scarcely any Canons arekept with exactness, and fromday to day many go out of useeven among those who are themost zealous advocates of

traditions. 68] Neither can dueregard be paid to consciencesunless this mitigation beobserved, that we know that theCanons are kept withoutholding them to be necessary,and that no harm is doneconsciences, even thoughtraditions go out of use.

69] But the bishops might easilyretain the lawful obedience ofthe people if they would notinsist upon the observance ofsuch traditions as cannot bekept with a good conscience. 70]Now they command celibacy;they admit none unless they

swear that they will not teach71] the pure doctrine of theGospel. The churches do not askthat the bishops should restoreconcord at the expense of their

honor; which, nevertheless, 72]it would be proper for goodpastors to do. They ask onlythat they would release unjust

burdens which are new andhave been received contrary tothe custom of the ChurchCatholic. 73] It may be that inthe beginning there wereplausible reasons for some ofthese ordinances; and yet theyare not adapted to later times.74] It is also evident that some

were adopted througherroneous conceptions.Therefore it would be befittingthe clemency of the Pontiffs tomitigate them now, becausesuch a modification does notshake the unity of the Church.For many human traditions

have been changed in process oftime, 75] as the Canonsthemselves show. But if it beimpossible to obtain amitigation of such observancesas cannot be kept without sin,we are bound to follow theapostolic rule, Acts 5:29, whichcommands us to obey God

rather than men.

76] Peter, 1 Pet. 5:3, forbidsbishops to be lords, and to ruleover the churches. 77] It is notour design now to wrest thegovernment from the bishops,but this one thing is asked,namely, that they allow the

Gospel to be purely taught, andthat they relax some fewobservances which 78] cannotbe kept without sin. But if theymake no concession, it is for

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