‘The Collects’ ‘The fourth Sunday in Advent’
O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people which call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same.
‘The Collects’ ‘The first Sunday after the Epiphany’
O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright; Grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations.
‘The Collects’ ‘The fourth Sunday after the Epiphany’
Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves; Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul.
‘The Collects’ ‘The second Sunday in Lent’
We humbly beseech thee, that, as by thy special grace preventing us thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by thy continued help we may bring the same to good effect.
‘The Collects’ ‘Easter-Day’
Grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may alway serve thee in pureness of living and truth.
‘The Collects’ ‘The first Sunday after Easter’
O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found.
‘The Collects’ ‘The fourth Sunday after Easter’
We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless; but send to us thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same place whither our Saviour Christ is gone before.
‘The Collects’ ‘Sunday after Ascension Day’
God, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit; Grant us by the same
Spirit to have a right judgement in all things.
‘The Collects’ ‘Whit-Sunday’
Because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping of thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and deed.
‘The Collects’ ‘The first Sunday after Trinity’
O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal.
‘The Collects’ ‘The fourth Sunday after Trinity’
Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by
thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness.
‘The Collects’ ‘The fifth Sunday after Trinity’
O God, who hast prepared for them that love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding; Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire. _
‘The Collects’ ‘The sixth Sunday after Trinity’
Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same.
‘The Collects’ ‘The seventh Sunday after Trinity’
Pour down upon us the abundance of thy mercy; forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid.
‘The Collects’ ‘The twelfth Sunday after Trinity’
O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee;
Mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts.
‘The Collects’ ‘The nineteenth Sunday after Trinity’
Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind.
‘The Collects’ ‘The one and twentieth Sunday after Trinity’
Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness.
‘The Collects’ ‘The two and twentieth Sunday after Trinity’
Grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually.
‘The Collects’ ‘The three and twentieth Sunday after Trinity’
Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be plenteously rewarded.
‘The Collects’ ‘The five and twentieth Sunday after Trinity’
Give us grace, that, being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established in the truth of thy holy Gospel.
‘The Collects’ ‘St Mark’s Day’
O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord; Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys, which thou hast prepared for them that unfeignedly love thee.
‘The Collects’ ‘All Saints’ Day’
So many as intend to be partakers of the holy Communion shall signify their names to the Curate, at least some time the day before.
And if any of those be an open and notorious evil liver, or have done any wrong to his neighbours by word or deed, so that the Congregation be thereby offended; the Curate, having knowledge thereof, shall call him and advertise him, that in any wise he presume not to come to the Lord’s Table, until he have openly declared himself to have truly repented and amended his
former naughty life.
‘Holy Communion’, introductory rubric
The Table, at the Communion-time having a fair white linen cloth upon it, shall stand in the Body of the Church, or in the Chancel.
‘Holy Communion’, introductory rubric
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts be open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Collect’
Incline our hearts to keep this law.
‘Holy Communion’, response to ‘The Ten Commandments’
Thou shalt do no murder.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘The Ten Commandments’.
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 of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Nicene Creed’.
And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one Catholick and Apostolick Church.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Nicene Creed’.
Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church militant here in earth.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Prayer for the Church Militant’
We humbly beseech thee most mercifully to accept our alms and oblations, and to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy Divine Majesty; beseeching thee to inspire continually the universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord: And grant, that all they that do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity, and godly love.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Prayer for the Church Militant’
Grant unto her [the Queen’s] whole Council, and to all that are put in authority under her, that they may truly and indifferently minister justice.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Prayer for the Church Militant’
Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops and Curates, that they may both by their life and doctrine set forth thy true and lively Word.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Prayer for the Church Militant’
We most humbly beseech thee of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all them, who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Prayer for the Church Militant’
Because it is requisite, that no man should come to the holy Communion, but with a full trust in God’s mercy, and with a quiet conscience; therefore if there be any of you, who by this means cannot quiet his own conscience herein, but requireth further comfort or counsel, let him come to me, or to some other discreet and learned Minister of God’s Word, and open his grief.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘First Exhortation’
Ye that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways;
Draw near with faith, and take this holy Sacrament to your comfort; and make your humble confession to Almighty God, meekly kneeling upon your knees.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘The Invitation’
We do earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings;
The remembrance of them is grievous unto us; The burden of them is intolerable.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘General Confession’
Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all that truly turn to him.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘The Comfortable Words’
Lift up your hearts.
‘Holy Communion’, versicles and responses.
It is meet and right so to do.
‘Holy Communion’, versicles and responses
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God.
Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord most High.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Hymn of Praise’.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there (by his one oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Prayer of Consecration’
Who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took Bread; and, when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, this is my Body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.
Likewise after supper he took the Cup; and, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this; for this is my Blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Prayer of Consecration’
Although we be unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sacrifice, yet we
beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty and service; not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘First Prayer of Oblation’
We are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, which is the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs through hope of thy everlasting kingdom.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Second (alternative) Prayer of Oblation’
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘The Blessing’
Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and dispose the way of thy servants towards the attainment of everlasting salvation; that, among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, they may ever be defended by thy most gracious and ready help.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Collects after the Offertory [1]’
Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Collects after the Offertory [4]’
Those things, which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, for the worthiness of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
‘Holy Communion’ ‘Collects after the Offertory [5]’
It is expedient that Baptism be administered in the vulgar tongue.
‘Publick Baptism of Infants’, introductory rubric
O merciful God, grant that the old Adam in this Child may be so buried, that the new man may be raised up in him.
‘Publick Baptism of Infants’, invocation of blessing on the child
Humbly we beseech thee to grant, that he, being dead unto sin, and living unto righteousness, and being buried with Christ in his death, may crucify the old man, and utterly abolish the whole body of sin.
‘Publick Baptism of Infants’, thanksgiving
And as for you, who have now by Baptism put on Christ, it is your part and duty also, being made the children of God and of the light, by faith in Jesus Christ, to walk answerably to your Christian calling, and as becometh the children of light.
‘Baptism of Such as are of Riper Years’ Priest’s final address
Question: What is your Name? Answer: N. or M.
Question: Who gave you this Name?
Answer: My Godfathers and Godmothers in my Baptism; wherein I was made a member of Christ, the child of God, and an inheritor of the kingdom of heaven.
‘Catechism’
I should renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanity of this wicked world, and
all the sinful lusts of the flesh.
‘Catechism’
Question: What dost thou chiefly learn by these Commandments? Answer: I learn two things: Neighbour.
‘Catechism’
My duty towards my Neighbour, is to love him as myself, and to do to all men, as I would they should do unto me.
‘Catechism’
To submit myself to all my governors, teachers, spiritual pastors and masters.
‘Catechism’
To keep my hands from picking and stealing, and my tongue from evil-speaking, lying, and slandering.
‘Catechism’
Not to covet nor desire other men’s goods; but to learn and labour truly to get mine own living, and to do my duty in that state of life, unto which it shall please God to call me.
‘Catechism’
Question: How many Sacraments hath Christ ordained in his Church?
Answer: Two only, as generally necessary to salvation, that is to say, Baptism, and the Supper of the Lord.
Question: What meanest thou by this word Sacrament?
Answer: I mean an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace.
‘Catechism’
Our help is in the name of the Lord; Who hath made heaven and earth.
‘Order of Confirmation’
Lord, hear our prayers.
And let our cry come unto thee.
‘Order of Confirmation’
Defend, O Lord, this thy Child [or this thy Servant] with thy heavenly grace, that he may continue thine for ever; and daily increase in thy holy Spirit more and more, until he come unto thy everlasting kingdom.
‘Order of Confirmation’
If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy Matrimony, ye are to declare it. This is the first [second, or third] time of asking.
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, the Banns
Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of this congregation, to join together this Man and this Woman in holy Matrimony.
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, exhortation
Which holy estate Christ adorned and beautified with his presence, and first miracle that he wrought, in Cana of Galilee; and is commended of Saint Paul to be honourable among all men:
and therefore not by any to be enterprised, nor taken in hand, unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly, to satisfy men’s carnal lusts and appetites, like brute beasts that have no understanding.
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, exhortation
First, It was ordained for the procreation of children, to be brought up in the fear and nurture of the Lord, and to the praise of his holy Name.
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, exhortation
If any man can shew any just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace.
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, exhortation
Wilt thou have this Woman to thy wedded wife, to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honour, and keep her in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, betrothal
I N. take thee M. to my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and to obey, till death us do part, according to God’s holy ordinance; and thereto I give thee my troth.
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, betrothal (the man will have used the words ‘I plight thee my troth’ and not ‘to obey’)
With this Ring I thee wed, with my body I thee worship, and with all my worldly goods I thee endow.
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, wedding
Those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder.
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, wedding.
Forasmuch as M. and N. have consented together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and thereto have given and pledged their troth either to other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving of a Ring, and by joining of hands; I pronounce that they be Man and Wife together.
‘Solemnization of Matrimony’, minister’s declaration
Peace be to this house, and to all that dwell in it.
‘The Visitation of the Sick’
Unto God’s gracious mercy and protection we commit thee.
‘The Visitation of the Sick’
The Office ensuing is not to be used for any that die unbaptized, or excommunicate, or have laid violent hands upon themselves.
‘The Burial of the Dead’, introductory rubric
Man that is born of a woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery.
‘The Burial of the Dead’, first anthem.
In the midst of life we are in death.
‘The Burial of the Dead’, first anthem
Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God of his great mercy to take unto himself the soul of
our dear brother here departed, we therefore commit his body to the ground; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life, through our Lord Jesus Christ; who shall change our vile body, that it may be like unto his glorious body, according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
‘The Burial of the Dead’, interment
Blessed is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners: and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful.
Psalm 1, v. 1
Why do the heathen so furiously rage together: and why do the people imagine a vain thing?
Psalm 2, v. 1
Let us break their bonds asunder: and cast away their cords from us.
Psalm 2, v. 3
The Lord shall have them in derision.
Psalm 2, v. 4
Thou shalt bruise them with a rod of iron: and break them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
Psalm 2, v. 9
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way: if his wrath be kindled, (yea, but a little,) blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Psalm 2, v. 12
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still.
Psalm 4, v. 4
Lord, lift thou up: the light of thy countenance upon us.
Psalm 4, v. 7
I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest.
Psalm 4, v. 9
The Lord will abhor both the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
Psalm 5, v. 6
Make thy way plain before my face.
Psalm 5, v. 8
Let them perish through their own imaginations.
Psalm 5, v. 11
I am weary of my groaning; every night wash I my bed: and water my couch with my tears.
Psalm 6, v. 6
Away from me, all ye that work vanity.
Psalm 6, v. 8
Out of the mouth of very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies: that thou mightest still the enemy, and the avenger.
For I will consider thy heavens, even the works 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 visitest him?
Thou madest him lower than the angels: to crown him with glory and worship.
Psalm 8, v. 2
Up, Lord, and let not man have the upper hand.
Psalm 9, v. 19
He that said in his heart, Tush, I shall never be cast down: there shall no harm happen unto me.
Psalm 10, v. 6
Upon the ungodly he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, storm and tempest: this shall be their portion to drink.
Psalm 11, v. 7
Help me, Lord, for there is not one godly man left: for the faithful are minished from among the children of men.
They talk of vanity every one with his neighbour: they do but flatter with their lips, and dissemble in their double heart.
Psalm 12, v. 1
How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord, for ever: how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Psalm 13, v. 1
The fool hath said in his heart: There is no God.
They are corrupt, and become abominable in their doings: there is none that doeth good, no not one.
Psalm 14, v. 1
They are all gone out of the way, they are altogether become abominable.
Psalm 14, v. 4
Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle: or who shall rest upon thy holy hill?
Even he, that leadeth an uncorrupt life: and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart.
He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour: and hath not slandered his neighbour.
Psalm 15, v. 1
He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not: though it were to his own hindrance.
He that hath not given his money upon usury: nor taken reward against the innocent. Whoso doeth these things: shall never fall.
Psalm 15, v. 5
The lot is fallen unto me in a fair ground: yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Psalm 16, v. 7 (the Authorized Version of the Bible (Psalm 16, v. 6) has ‘The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places’)
Thou shalt not leave my soul in hell: neither shalt thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption.
Psalm 16, v. 11
He rode upon the cherubims, and did fly: he came flying upon the wings of the wind.
Psalm 18, v. 10
At the brightness of his presence his clouds removed: hailstones, and coals of fire.
Psalm 18, v. 12
With the help of my God I shall leap over the wall.
Psalm 18, v. 29
The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth his handy-work. One day telleth another: and one night certifieth another.
There is neither speech nor language: but their voices are heard among them. Their sound is gone out into all lands: and their words into the ends of the world.
In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun: which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.
Psalm 19, v. 1
The law of the Lord is an undefiled law, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth for ever: the judgements of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey, and the honey-comb.
Psalm 19, v. 7
Who can tell how oft he offendeth: O cleanse thou me from my secret faults.
Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me: so shall I be undefiled, and innocent from the great offence.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart: be alway acceptable in thy sight, O Lord: my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalm 19, v. 12
Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God.
Psalm 20, v. 7
They intended mischief against thee: and imagined such a device as they are not able to perform.
Psalm 21, v. 11
My God, my God, look upon me; why hast thou forsaken me: and art so far from my health, and from the words of my complaint?
O my God, I cry in the day-time, but thou hearest not: and in the night-season also I take no rest.
Psalm 22, v. 1
But as for me, I am a worm, and no man: a very scorn of men, and the out-cast of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying, He trusted in God, that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, if he will have him.
