DD eo ee ay eae hw ba Cy sateen a ees Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2022 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library httos://archive.org/details/oremuscollectsdeOOunse OREMUS Ni ean VR hee Vat) Fee Mag) ee I. aye t 1% Ae ANC iii Up My Lage. Pa UDA Said} OMEN OREMUS Collects, Devotions, Litanies From Ancient and adem CF PRIA Sources /” CET > wv MAR 29 1989 a, ah “ae Hons Pe wa EDITED BY VLUGICAL SEMA PAUL ZELLER STRODACH, D.D. WITH A FOREWORD BY THE REV. H. E. JACOBS, D.D., LL.D. THE UNITED LUTHERAN PUBLICATION HOUSE PHILADELPHIA, WPA. 1925 CopyricHT, 1925; By Tue Boarp oF PUBLICATION OF THE UnNiTeED LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FOREWORD In Romans 8:26, Paul reminds us that all true prayer is the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart of the believing child of God, and that as such it cannot be adequately ex- pressed in human words. Nevertheless the divinely enkindled impulse to pray is as insep- erable from spiritual life, as is the breath of our nostrils from the beat of our hearts by which our physical life is sustained. The numerous models of prayer contained in Holy Scriptures, indicate habitual previous reflection upon what was to be presented to God by devout worshipers. Far from being mere reveries, in which free rein is given the imagination to wander at large, these prayers are clear, definite, well-matured presentations of requests that are founded on the positive certainty of what God has revealed and gra- ciously offers. While this applies also to the private prayers of the individual Christian in his closet, it is especially true where he who prays is leading the devotions of others, whether in the family or the congregation, or in conscious fellowship with the whole Church. As the Church of all ages has given 3 4 FOREWORD expression to its faith in appropriate hymns, so also it has its classical hymns, adapted to varied circumstances of time and place, that are cherished as eternal possessions. The contents of this little volume are cor- rectly described in its title “Oremus.” It is a call to common, united prayer, and an invita- tion, through such prayer, to share in all the blessings which Christ has prayed should be given His people throughout the entire his- tory of the Church on earth. In brief com- pass, there is here condensed the fruit of many years’ study of the Church’s rich devo- tional literature and its practical use in the pastoral office and in the preparation of de-i votional Orders of Service. The editor, hav- ing caught the spirit of this literature, now humbly offers his own additions to what has long been the common property of the Church. For wherever there is life there is growth; and the question may well be asked whether, as Christian people, we fully avail ourselves of the privilege of prayer, when beside the comprehensive petitions, whose value all acknowledge, special petitions for particular objects or with reference to pe- culiar circumstances be not also included. Having read, in manuscript, with much edification, the volume herewith presented, FOREWORD 5 we have no hesitancy in most heartily com- mending it as a manual for pastors and students, and a suggestive aid to the religious life of every Christian household. Henry E. JAcoss Mt. Airy, Philadelphia i oes a AN j Sabin Ne Ws) if a Tey ey ; ' iv? y, chy, ne : 1 ‘ COR sal bi 4 . ia Ni 4 i aes ‘ya i re CONTENTS BGREWOED whet teas taiacts dtst wiser tae tiers 3 LERERCH gt wrcn ie ie tid eat tees see tears 9 PREPARATORY. COLLECT Shan. cst ai cen ore ea ok 13 COLLECT SPAN D? DRAVERS Zavae our ued ve te 15 Brieterrayers. and Aspirations.» «21.0 aus 15 CoLLECTS (GENERAL AND PERSONAL)....... 21 HOLgtUCROCDUrch Yea Lannea ar cy setnact ites 67 Dorel amily, andeuriendse se ec aaa aye. 78 OLB CeOICKC oe a ene t Caa dteteiels ote re ars 83 For Those for Whom I Should Pray..... 88 Grenlerale ee Tayersay Mice as Ober her kee ele 96 RPGLMUNOME TAVers Voce cls tote oo ae ete 104 PEVERIN OUR TAVETS Mal lodin ge clit ale Seniece wheels 112 InN PREPARATION FOR PARISH WoRK........ 118 In CoNNECTION WITH DIVINE SERVICE..... 126 SHorT OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE STANCE ULAR VIN TteE eter oih Wty dies ova hictane aie tvasaierst ile 134 MNO CO ANCTUAR YA ddes sovecte cba ct een als 136 TEPLAIN TES sis, fohss termes ees Le ee Lis cee. Cee 156 Petal VOL MaAtiNismnoes eke euler Me aaty cia: 156 Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus.. 158 7 8 CONTENTS Litany ofthe; Passionyn. tee sous eee 163 Litany of ‘the Holy. Sacramentiy. -. 2). 2. 167 Litany of ithe Holy iGhostiiese- ene. ae 171 Litany of Intercession cy eee wees ne 177 Litany for ‘they Sicks 2.) show ne eee eee 185 Litany) fom the; Dyitigi. 2... cere sae ane 189 SOURCES» sou We Ee ee ea Cates ee 191 PREFACE Dominus vobiscum— / Sursum corda— Oremus—Let us pray! As the years are laid away in the store- house of the past and with them the memories of the throngs, ever growing, who have com- pleted their journey under the banner of the cross, we who are still journeying find that what they have left us is not all “History,” that what they were and what they have done are not all “Memories,” but living harmonies of the songs their hearts and lips have sung, the breath of their souls poured out in adoration and praise, the hunger of their spirits seeking the throne of grace, the crises of their lives——great and small, strong yet tender, humble yet bold, hesitant yet pleading, seli-emptying yet seeking fullness,—put in the form which only those who know the love of Jesus in all of life’s way can use—the very soul of prayer. As the years have been laid away, into the 9 10 PREFACE storehouse of the past have been garnered the prayers of God’s saints—thousands on thousands, known and unknown, some great in name—many all but nameless, some high in life—many of humble place but great in the kingdom—a great and mighty companion- ship this of the pray-ers of the ages! Of the harmonies of their souls, of their hum- ilities and glories, of their struggles and vic- tories, of their seekings and findings, what a treasure remains !—and this is ours today. This little book catches but the faintest trace of this mighty chorus welling through the ages—echoing, re-echoing, like a glorious antiphonal song of century singing, praying, to century, down the stretch of time; but that which herein is gathered comes from many times and many places, from many hearts, the breathings of the comings to God. Much that is here has been found in sources away from the accustomed path of the meditating seeker; something of the inacces- sible is brought close that one may make it his own; much originally breathed in tongues strange to our time and land comes garbed in the words we use, for the first time. Per- haps this has cooled the fervor or clouded over the glowing heart of the original, but still in colder tongue it remains—prayer. But PREFACE il all is to serve the hunger of the heart in its outpouring and feed the devotion of the soul in its communion with God. The many causes for prayer and the many objects of prayer growing out of the many- sided activities of the pastoral office have guided, to a great degree, the choice and ar- rangement of these prayers. While the hope is to serve the pastor in his personal devo- tions, it will also be found that most of these devotions are suitable for general use. The index indicates the source of the prayer in all. but a comparatively few cases. Quite a number of those found in the ancient Sacramentaries have been newly translated; while others have been quoted in the language of the great Anglican liturgiologist, Dr. Neale, who loved the devotional treasures of the Church and labored so devotedly to make them appreciated. Those found in the Kirchen Ordnungen of the XVI Century and in other Germanic sources, are, we believe, translated for the first time. SOLI DEO GLORIA. AMEN, a Nee ‘ a iy A me wh Deans! i Ny pate hie ma im AND jos iis | Fer) 1 A fi ue 1p fe Vt , ya ' OREMUS ORD, if Thou art not present, where shall I seek Thee absent? If everywhere, why do I not see Thee present? I beseech Thee, Lord, teach me to seek Thee, and show Thyself to the seeker; because I can neither seek Thee, unless Thou teach me, nor find Thee, unless Thou show Thyself to me. Let me seek Thee in desiring Thee, and desire Thee in seeking Thee: let me find Thee in loving Thee and love Thee in finding Thee. HEAVENLY Father, Thou dear God, I am an unworthy, miserable sinner, not worthy to lift mine eyes or hands toward Thee, or to pray; but since Thou hast com- manded us all to pray and thereto hast added Thy promise to hear us, yea, even more, hast Thyself taught us both Word and Way, through Thy Dear Son, our Lord Jesus Curist; I come to Thee, according to Thy command, obedient unto Thee, relying on Thy gracious promise; and in the Name of my Lord, Jesus Curist, with all Thy holy Chris- tians on earth, I pray as He has taught me: 13 14 OREMUS UR FATHER, Who art in Heaven; Hal- lowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. O SACRED Heart of Jesus, filled with in- finite love, broken by my ingratitude, pierced by my sins yet loving me still, accept the consecration that I make to Thee of all that I am and all that I have. Take every faculty of my soul and body, and only draw me day by day nearer and nearer to Thy sacred side, and there as I can bear the les- son teach me Thy blessed ways. Amen. Be COLLECTS AND PRAYERS BRIEF PRAYERS AND ASPIRATIONS On awakening. Say the Gloria. HANKS be to Thee, O blessed God, for the night and its rest—for the bright’- ning day—Shine Thou upon me Lord. O God, Who hast given me another day of life, behold, I devote it and myself to Thee. Amen. On rising. N the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. BLESSED be the Holy Trinity, and the un- divided Unity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; I confess to Him that He has kept me in His love, and commit myself to His gra- cious keeping this day. Amen. TS: the Name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Crucified, I arise: May He, Who has re- deemed me, keep, protect and defend me from 15 16 OREMUS all evil this day, always, and in the hour of my death. Amen. I OFFER unto Thee my heart, and I pray Thee that every thought, word and deed and all my desires, may be directed this day, according to Thy good pleasure. Amen. OS JESUS, I give Thee my body, my soul, my substance, my fame, my friends, my liberty, my life: dispose of me, and of all that is mine, as it seemeth best to Thee, and to the glory of Thy blessed Name; Who... Before Divine Worship. WILL go into Thy House, and adore Thee in Thy sanctuary, and confess Thy Name. Accept, O Lord, my praise, the words of my mouth; but, since I am a man with un- clean lips, do Thou sanctify me, and send Thy holy angel with the burning coal to cleanse my mouth, and make me worthy to Thy praise. Amen. HEE, O good, O blessed Jesus, I wish to magnify: Intercede for me, because there is no good in me. Amen, O LORD, take away from us all coldness, all wanderings of the thoughts, and fix our souls upon Thee and Thy love, O mer- ASPIRATIONS 17 ciful Lord and Saviour, in this our hour of prayer. Amen. After Divine Worship. ORGIVE, O Lord, according to the mul- titude of Thy tender mercies, where ever in Thy service, I have knowingly or unknow- ingly sinned. Amen. RANT, O Lord, that what we have said with our lips, we may believe in our hearts and always steadfastly fulfill. Amen. HE Lord vouchsafe to grant that we, pro- tected by His help, aided by His mercy, glorified by His resurrection, may with spot- less minds lift up His praises in the holy Shurchs. wimen, On Passing or Entering a Church. ORD, I love the habitation of Thy House, the place where Thine honor dwelleth. Lord, in the multitude of Thy tender mercies, I will enter Thy House, worship and confess Thy Name. Before the Cross. CHRIST, I adore and bless Thee— through Thy Cross, Thou hast re- deemed the world. 18 OREMUS We pray Thee, O Lord, that guarded by the Sign of Thy Cross, and kept safe under its guard, we may be delivered from all the snares of the devil; O Thou Who livest. . . Before Reading Holy Scripture. "THY Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. My delight shall be in the law of the Lord, and in Thy law will I meditate day and night. Lord, whither shall I go; Thou alone hast the words of eternal Life, and I believe and know that Thou art the Curist of God. On Beginning any Work. ID, direct, control me: that in Thee, with Thee, for Thee, I may do this work; be- cause without Thee I am nothing and cannot do anything aright. Amen. Se me, Thy ways, O Lord, teach me Thy paths; perfect my steps in Thy ways, and let not my feet be moved therefrom. I will follow Thee, Lord, whithersoever Thou goest—because Thou hast the words of eternal Life. : ASPIRATIONS 19 Grace before Meat. (GE aAg me, Lord, Thy benediction, that I strive not for food that perisheth, but for that which remaineth in eternal Life. Amen, Wias = me, Lord, always to hunger and thirst for righteousness; O God, my soul thirsteth for the living Water: with Thee is the Fountain of Life. * Amen. BLESS: O Lord, these Thy gifts which we are about to receive of Thy bounty. Amen. Thanksgiving after Meat. LORY be to Thee, O Lord, Who hast re- freshed me with food and drink; make me always to live to Thy praise. Amen. HANKS be to God for these and all His bounties bestowed on us. Amen. At Eventide. O LORD, from Whom nothing is hid, with Whom there is no darkness: Send forth Thy light into my heart, that walking in Thy way, I may fall into no sin. Amen. Before Sleep. [% the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 20 OREMUS (Ce Divine Love, grant me quiet sleep, that as I lay me down, trusting in Thy protecting Love, I may rest in Thee, now and in eternity. Amen. Pillow-prayer. C508 the Father bless me, God the Son defend me; God the Holy Ghost preserve me; Now and for ever. Amen. COLLECTS Adoration. GOD, Whom to know is to live, to serve Whom is the health and joy of the soul: Thee with my lips and my heart and with all that might which I have, do I praise, bless and adore; Who livest and reignest One God. world without end. Amen. BLESSED be God, the Only God, Three Persons in one Eternity of Love. Blessed be God, the Lover of men, their Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. Blessed be God, the Fount of human love, Whence all earthly intercourse is fructified. Blessed be God for all that He is. Blessed be God for all that He has done. Blessed in His Church on earth, and blessed in the height of Heaven: blessed in the Fellow- ship of the Redeemed; and blessed amid all the Celestial Host; blessed by all the chorus of humanity, and blessed by the whisper of each single soul. Blessed from everlasting, blessed now, and blessed for evermore. Blessed be God. Amen. 21 Ze OREMUS ‘Tee Jesus, the Life of our flesh, Who quick- eneth Whom He willeth: To Jesus, the Life of our soul, Who came that we might live more abundantly: To Jesus, the Life of His Church, Who loved her and gave Himself for her: Let all in earth, and in Paradise, reconciled by His death, and saved by His life, give glory and honor, worship and praise, now and for evermore. Amen. PIRIT of Life, Who fillest all the world, I worship and adore Thee. Spirit of Light, Who teachest all the Truth, I worship and adore Thee. Source of all gifts of nature and of grace, of knowledge natural and supernatural, I wor- ship and adore Thee. As Thou hast made and endowed me, taught and reproved me, borne with me, recovered me, restored me; now with the ardor of a quickened soul, with the devotion of an hum- ble mind, with the best homage of a thankful heart, Lord and Giver-of-Life, I worship and adore Thee. Amen. LORY to our Ascended Lord, that He is with us always. Glory to the Word of God, going forth with His armies, conquering: and to conquer. COLBECTS Tak Glory to Him, Who has led captivity cap- tive, and given gifts for the perfecting of His saints. Glory to Him Who has gone before to pre- pare a place in His Father’s House for us. Glory to the Author and Finisher of our faith: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ: To Whom be all worship and praise, dominion and glory, now and for evermore. Amen. Faith. BELIEVE in Thee, O God, the Father, my Maker. I believe in Thee, O God, the Son, my Saviour. I believe in Thee, O God, the Holy Ghost, my Helper. Glory be to Thee, O Holy Trinity, One God. Amen. Hope. O MERICFUL God, in Thee is my hope; O cast not out my soul, but save it for the sake of Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen. Love. I LOVE Thee, O Father, Who didst give Thy Son for me. Dau dove i Lhee .OoGhrist Who) onathecross didst die for me. 24 OREMUS I love Thee, O Holy Ghost, Who didst call me, and dost sanctify me. Amen. For Divine Aid in One’s Calling. Wee God, Thou has placed me in Thy Church as a bishop and pastor: Thou seest how unfit I am to fulfill this great and responsible office. Had it not been for Thy wisdom and guidance, I would long since, have brought everything to destruction. Therefore do I cry unto Thee. Most will- ingly do I desire to give and conform my mouth and heart to Thy service. I desire to teach the people; and long, continually, to be taught Thy, Word. Deign to use me as Thy workman, dear Lord. Only do not Thou forsake me, for if Thou forsake me, I, alone shall bring all to nought. Amen. O GOD Almighty, the Father of Thy Only- Begotten Son: Give me a body unde- filed, an heart pure, a mind watchful, an un- erring knowledge, the influence of the Holy Ghost for the obtaining and the assured en- joyment of the Truth; through Thy Christ, by Whom glory be to Thee, in the Holy Ghost, unto the ages. Amen. For Grace to do One’s Work. ‘y GOD, Who hast commanded that no man “should be idle: Give us grace to em- ploy all our talents and faculties in the service COLLECTS Po appointed for us, that, whatsoever our hand findeth to do, we may do it with our might. Cheerfully may we go on in the road which Thou hast marked out, not desiring too earn- estly that it should be either more smooth or wide; but daily, seeking our way by Thy Light, may we trust ourselves and the issue of our journey, to Thee, the Fountain of Joy, and sing songs of praise as we go along. Then, O Lord, receive us at the gate of life which Thou hast opened for us in Christ Jesus, to Whom. . LORD, give us the grace of Thy Spirit, early to seek out, and evermore earnestly to follow, the work which Thou hast ap- pointed us to do; through. . . O GOD, the Sovereign God of the soul, Who requirest the hearts of all Thy children: deliver us from all sloth in Thy work, all coldness in Thy cause; and grant us, by looking unto Thee, to rekindle our love, and by waiting upon Thee, to renew our strength; through... For the Holy Ghost. EAVENLY King, Paraclete, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all things, the Treasury of good things and the Bestower of life: Come and dwell in 26 OREMUS us, and purify us from every stain, and save our souls, in Thy goodness; Who with the Hater. Ni the outpouring of the Holy Ghost, O Lord, cleanse our hearts and make them fruitful with His plenteous dew; through. . . fy Pat Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, and the brightness of Thy Spirit illumine our inward souls, that He may kindle our cold hearts and light up our dark minds, Who abideth evermore jwith Thee in glory. MERCIFUL Lord, Who understandest the groaning of the contrite heart be- fore it is expressed, make us, we pray Thee, the temple of the Paraclete, to the end that we may be crowned with the shield of celes- tial mercy; through. . . yan Slee ee Everlasting God, lighten our eyes with the light of Thy Spirit, that we sleep not in evil deeds, but with the help of His grace, may ever watch in Thy commandments, and, when Christ cometh, may pass to the re- ward of our high calling; through. . . To Abound in Good Works. LANT us in Thine House, O Lord, with virtues, and make us as good seed bear fruit in all loveliness of religion, that growing COLLECTS 27 up like a palm tree in the flower of righteous- ness, and perfected therein by Thee, we may flourish in joy in Thy sight for evermore; through. . . Before Reading Holy Scripture. EVERLASTING God and Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, grant me Thy grace that I may study the Holy Scriptures diligently, and, with my whole heart, seek and find Christ therein and through Him obtain everlasting life; through the same. . LMIGHTY, everlasting .God, Lord, Heavenly Father, Whose Word is a lamp to our feet and a light on our way: Open and enlighten my mind that I may understand Thy Word purely, clearly and devoutly, and fash- ion my life according! to it, in order that I may never displease Thy Majesty; through... 1 EAs JESUS, our King, Light and Life, illumine, waken, strengthen my heart through Thy power and Holy Word to ever- lasting life. Glory, laud and honor be unto Thee, Who with the Father and the Holy Ghost livest. .. GOD, with Whom is the well of life, and in Whose Light we see light: Increase in us, we beseech Thee, the brightness of 28 OREMUS Divine knowledge, whereby we may be able to reach Thy plenteous fountain; impart to our thirsting souls the draught of life; and restore to our darkened minds the Light from Heaven; through... After Reading Holy Scripture. O GOD, Father of all mercies, Thou, Who in the unsearchable riches of Thy grace, hast opened to me the treasure of Thy Word in which we have the knowledge of Thy dear Son, and a sure pledge of our life and salva- tion: I beseech Thee, grant that I may pre- serve it in pure faith and burning love unto the end; through the Same... TERNAL Father, Gracious God, Divine Sower of Thy holy Word, Who dost grant us to be born again of this imperishable seed: We thank Thee for the treasure of Thy gos- pel, and humbly beseech Thee to plough our hearts with Thy law, moisten them with Thy Spirit, shine upon them with Thy Sun of Grace, so that we become good and fertile land, and bring forth much fruit in patience; through. . . A Thanksgiving for the Holy Gospel. \f X JE give thanks unto Thee Almighty God, ' Heavenly Father, that Thou hast given to us Thy holy gospel, and hast therein re- COLEEGTS 29 vealed to us Thy fatherly heart: We humbly beseech Thee, graciously preserve the light of Thy Word in us, and so lead and rule our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that we never again forsake it, but cling to its holy teaching and at last through it be saved; through... Before Study. SAE NSTRTEENS God, our Heavenly Father, without Whose help labor is useless, without Whose light search is vain: Invigor- ate my} studies and direct my inquiries, that I may, by due diligence and right discern- ment, establish myself and others in Thy holy faith; through... GOD, Who hast ordained that whatever is to be desired should be sought by labor, and Who, by Thy blessing, bringest honest labor to good effect: Look with mercy upon my studies and endeavors; grant me, O Lord, to design only what is lawful and right, and afford me calmness of mind, and stead- iness of purpose, that I may so do Thy will in this short life, as to obtain happiness in the world to come; through... O THOU, Who enlightenest every man who cometh into the world: Enlighten our hearts with the brightness of Thy grace, that 30 OREMUS we may ponder and love those things that are acceptable to Thee; through... LORD God, the Fountain of wisdom, Who by Thy Well-Beloved Son hast taught us that every scribe instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven should bring forth from his treasures things old and new: Vouchsafe unto me diligence and foresight; grant me the spirit of judgment that I may discern between good and evil; the spirit of understanding that I may fully know the purport of that which I read; the gift of memory that I may retain it; and readiness with fluency, that I may use it in Thy service for the profit of souls committed to my teaching; through the Daiie wer Before Preparing a Sermon. O GOD, the Holy Ghost, Who enlightenest the minds of Thy children: Send down upon me, I pray Thee, the spirit of wisdom and understanding to lead me into all truth, that I may so feed the flock committed to me with the words of eternal life, as with them to attain unto that place where Thou livest; Who with the Father... Gis me, O teacher, the lowliness and loftiness of mind becoming those who are thinking Thy thoughts after Thee. COLLECTS 31 LORD and Saviour Christ, Who camest not to strive nor cry, but to let Thy words fall as the drops that water the earth: Grant all who contend for the faith once de- livered, never to injure it by clamor and im- patience; but speaking Thy precious truth in love, so to present it that it may be loved, and that men may see in it Thy goodness and beauty; Who liveth. . . Meditation before the Preparation of a Sermon. lea the preacher labor to be heard in- telligently, willingly, obediently; and let him not doubt that he will accomplish this rather by the piety of his prayers than the eloquence of his speech. By praying for him- self, and for those whom he is to address, let him be their beadsman before their Teacher; and approaching God with devo- tion, let him raise to Him a thirsting heart, before he speaks of Him with his tongue that he may speak what he hath been taught, and pour out what hath been poured in. I cease not therefore to ask from our Lord and Master, that He may, either by the com- munication of His scriptures, or the conver- sations of my brethren, or the internal and sweeter doctrine of His own Spirit, deign to 32 OREMUS teach me things so to be proposed and as- serted, that I may ever hold me fast to the Truth: from this very Truth I desire to be taught the many things I know not, and I have received the few I know. I beseech this Truth that, loving-kindness preventing and following me, He would teach me the wholesome things that I know not; keep me in the true things I know; correct me where- in | am (which is human) in error, confirm me wherein I waver; preserve me from false and noxious things and make that to proceed from my mouth which, as it shall be chiefly pleasing to the Truth Himself, so it may be accepted by all the faithful; through the ate se For Illumination. he Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon me and the brightness of Thy Spirit illumine my inward soul; that He may kindle my cold heart, and light up my dark mind, Who abideth evermore with Thee in Glory; through ye our eyes, O Lord, that our faith may fix her sight upon Thee, and our soul may take counsel in the sweetness of Thy ' love, and Thy fear implant true penitence in our hearts; through... CODEEGIS 33 PAO MIGHTY, Everlasting God, lighten our eyes with the light of Thy Spirit, that we sleep not in evil deeds, but with the help of Thy grace, may ever watch in Thy command- ments, and, when Christ cometh, may pass to the reward of our high calling in Him, through the Same... RANT, O Lord, we beseech Thee, that we may be illuminated by Thee the Light, directed by Thee the Way, corrected by Thee the Truth, quickened by Thee the Life; Who DiVvies tana For Fath. MIGHTY Lord God, Give us righteous, true, faith, and increase the same in us daily: give us also love and hope, in order that we may serve Thee, and our neighbor ac- cording to Thy will; through. . . AMMIGHTY, Merciful God, we humbly be- seech Thee to increase faith in us that we may walk in Thy obedience and obtain the end of faith, even the salvation of our souls; through... \ X YE beseech Thee, O Lord, in Thy compas- sion to increase Thy faith in us, be- cause Thou wilt not deny the aid of Thy loving 34 OREMUS kindness to those on whom Thou bestowest awsteadfast faith. in) hee: throughea For Hope. Me the hope which Thou hast given us, O Lord, be our consolation in our low estate, as it will fill us with glory in the day of our rejoicing; through. . . ALBEIT, O Lord, there be many that say that there is no help for us in our God; yet Thou art our Defender and the Lifter-up of our head: Vouchsafe therefore, to give us the increase of hope, and to surround us with Thy perpetual mercy; through. . . O LORD, make us ever hold fast by Thee, and fix in Thee all the might of our hope, that we may tell of Thy praises in the everlasting gates; through. . . T is good for us, O Lord, to hold fast by Thee; but do Thou so heap up the desire of good in us, that the hope which joins us unto Thee may not waver through any stumbling of faith, but abide in the firmness of love; through. .. GOULECGTS 35 For Love. one O Lord, we beseech Thee, the hearts of Thy children, and strengthen them with the power of Thy grace, that they may both be devout in prayer to Thee, and sincere in love for each other; through. . . O GOD, Who hast enkindled in the holy bosoms of all Thy saints so great an ardor of faith, that they despised all bodily pains while hastening with all earnestness to Thee, the Author of life: Hear our prayers, and grant that the hateful sweetness of sin may wax faint in us, and that we may glow with, the infused warmth of love for Thee; through Thy mercy, O our God, Who art blessed, and dost live and govern all things, world without end. For Heavenly Mindedness. (CN me, Lord, not to mind earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now while I am placed among things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall abide; through. . . For Devout Mindedness. LORD, with Whom is the fulness of salvation and the perfection of blessed- ness: Grant that we may pass our time both 36 OREMUS by day and by night in the meditation of Thy law, so that, like a fruitful tree planted by the rivers of Thy grace, we may bring forth fruit here and may be crowned with glory hereafter; through. . . For Grace to Praise God. O GOD, the Hope of all the ends of the earth, hearken to the humble prayer of Thy family, that while it praises Thee with tuneful harmony and the chanted hymn, it may, adorned by the inward flow of the Com- forter, be enriched with abundant fruit; throughs a. O LORD Jesus Christ, by Thine excellent Name, spread through all the world by the apostles, perfect the praise of Thy victory in us who are the work of Thy hands, that our enemy may be stilled, and we be crowned with the perpetual triumph of glory and worship; Who livest. . . OD, Who art the only Hope of Thy ser- vants, grant us to kindle in our medita- tions, that our souls may be inflamed with Thy love, and our hearts on fire with Thy praise; through... Gaktee the Lord, Whose holy name is as ointment poured out: Grant, we beseech Thee, that the ointment of Thy head may be COLTBGTS SY/ poured down by Thee, so as to descend on the beard of Thy people, and come to the very edge of the garment of this mortal life; Who liveth... AMMIGHTY and Holy Spirit, the Com- forter pure, living, true: Illuminate govern, sanctify me, and confirm my heart and mind in the faith, and in all genuine con- solation; preserve and rule over me, that, dwelling in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, I may be and remain forever in the temple of the Lord, and praise Him with a joyful spirit in union with all the heavenly Church; Who with; the Pather, ’... For Spiritual Communion. GOD, the Health of our countenance, after Whom the souls of Thy servants ardently long: Grant, we beseech Thee, that while we are nourished with the food of our visible tears, we may see Thee invisibly with- in the tabernacle of our hearts; through... For Wisdom. O GOD, Thou Who art great and ter- rible, Who art adorned as the glorious Prince in the heavenly Jerusalem: Expand our souls with spiritual intelligence that Thy 38 OREMUS mercy tabernacling within our breasts, we may be made worthy to set forth Thy Holy Name; Who livest. . . O GOOD Shepherd, Who, for the ransom of Thy mortal sheep, hast drunk the cup of the Passion: We humbly call upon Thy Name, that, stablishing us upon the pillars of wisdom, Thou wouldest strengthen us with the hallowing of Thy sevenfold Spirit; Who liVestine: GOD, the Searcher of deeds and. hearts, to Whom every thought of man maketh confession: Strengthen the weakness of our minds by the might of Thy blessing, that we may think such things as be just and holy, and by a good life pay our faithful vows to Thee, our Lord God; through... To Pray Aright. O LORD, I beseech Thee, to look upon Thy servant, whom Thou hast enabled to put his trust in Thee; and grant him both to ask such things as shall please Thee, and through Thy love, obtain the same; through... LORD, Who seest that all hearts are empty except Thou fill them, and all de- sires balked except they crave after Thee: COLLECTS 39 Give us light and grace to seek and find Thee, that we may be Thine and Thou mayest be ours forever; through. . . For the Spirit of Prayer. O GOD of hope, the true Light of faith- ful souls, and perfect Brightness of the blessed, Who art verily the Light of the Church: Grant that my heart may both render Thee a worthy prayer, and always glorify Thee with the offering of praise; through... For Growth in Grace. O GOD, Who in Thy loving kindness dost both begin and finish all good things: Grant that as we glory in the beginnings of Thy grace, so we may rejoice in its com- pletion; through... To Love Righteousness. ‘Cee Lord, that we may love righteous- ness and hate iniquity, so that, advanc- ing by Thee the Way, to Thee the End, we may be led by Thy wonderful right hand to the kingdom of eternal beauty; Who livest... For Consecration. O HOLY Spirit, Love of God, infuse Thy grace, and descend plentifully into my heart; enlighten the dark corners of this 40 OREMUS neglected dwelling, and scatter there Thy brightening beams; dwell in that soul that longs to be Thy temple; water that barren soil, overrun with weeds and briars, and lost for want of cultivating, and make it fruitful with Thy dew from heaven. O come Thou Refreshment of them that languish and faint. Come Thou Star and Guide of them that sail in the tempestuous sea of the world; Thou only Haven of the tossed and ship-wrecked. Come Thou Glory and Crown of the living, and only Safeguard of the dying. Come, Holy Spirit, in much mercy, and make me fit to receive Thee, Who with the Father... Gi ee us, O Lord, to become heirs of Thy testimonies, which have been made matter of belief unto us, let them be constantly in our thought, that, they may be sincerely held in true faith, and be so fulfilled in our work, that as they are uttered by the mouth they may guide us in sorrow with their comfort, and make us more ready to labor with Thee; through... ORD, do Thou turn me all into love, and all my love into obedience, and let my obedience be without interruption; and then I hope Thou wilt accept such a return as I COLLECTS 41 can make. Make me to be something that Thou delightest in, and Thou shalt have all that I am or have from Thee, even whatso- ever Thou makest for Thyself; through. . . eG or dying, Lord, I would be Thine: Keep me Thine forever, and draw me day -byeday snearer to “Uhyselt,” until’ I be’ ' wholly filled with Thy love, and fitted to be- | hold Thee face to face; through. . . Self-Surrender. [ ORD, take my lips, and speak through ) them; take my mind, and think through *.. it; take my heart, and set it on fire; through \ To do God’s Will. QO GOOD Jesus, Word of the Father, Splendor of the Father’s glory, on Whom the angels desire to gaze; Teach me to do Thy will, that led by Thy good Spirit I may reach that blessed City where is eternal day, and One Spirit amongst all, where is certain safety, and safe eternity, and eternal peace and peaceful happiness, and happy sweetness and sweet enjoyment, where Thou livest,” .. 42 OREMUS For Purity of Heart. GOD, who lovest all that is sincere and pure, and dwellest of Thy bountiful goodness in the chaste souls of the faithful: Purify us from all taint of sin, that we may always have our heart ready for Thee, and sing and play worthily unto Thee in Thy glory; through. . . To Abound in Works of Mercy. O CHRIST, our God, make us ever ready to aid the poor and needy, and to keep Thy law, that abounding in works of mercy, we may become the fellows of the heavenly citizens; Who liveth... . For Godly Life. I Eee us, O Lord, to flourish like pure lilies in the courts of Thine House, and to show forth to the faithful the fragrance of good works, and the example of a godly lites ithrousn ae For Grace to Use One’s Gifts. O LORD God of righteousness, Who art ever merciful and lendest: So bestow on Thy servants the talents which Thou seest to be expedient for them, that they COLLECTS 43 may return them with a good increase to Thy glory and honor; Who livest. . . For Divine Guidance and Protection. RANT us, O Lord, we beseech Thee, always to seek Thy kingdom and right- eousness; and of whatsoever Thou seest us to stand in need, mercifully grant us an abundant portion... Ga we beseech Thee, Almighty God, unto us who know that we are weak and who trust in Thee because we know that Thou art strong, the gladsome help of Thy loving kindness, both here in time and here- after in eternity; through... O LORD, Keeper of the faithful, ever pre- serve and keep us from the generation of the ungodly, and unite us to the generation of the righteous who keep Thy pure words, that we may always abide in Thy love, and by the help of Thine aid, rejoice in everlasting salvation; through... QHOW Thy marvelous loving kindness, O Lord, hide us under the shadow of Thy wings, keep us as the apple of Thine eye, that our goings may be perfected in Thy paths; and 44 OREMUS we may appear with Thee in righteousness and be satisfied when Thy glory shall appear; through! iy: O OUR, King and God, lead ussine hy righteousness because of our enemies, and direct our way in Thy sight, that Thou mayest ever rejoice and dwell in us who art crowned with the shield of Thy good will; through: |... ONSIDER and hear us, O Lord: assist our timid efforts, give the end of the act, Thou Who didst give the beginning of the will: grant that we may be able to accomplish the thing which Thou hast already granted that we should desire to commence; through. . ) LORD Jesus Christ, Wisdom of God the Father, give us understanding and in- form us with Thy precepts, guide us with Thine eye in the way we go, that under Thy leading we may surely come to Thee, Who art the Way, the Truth and the Life; Who livest) in OPE O Merciful Lord, Thy ears to our prayers, Thou Who never failest them who trust in Thee: so that we, being lifted up from the gates of perpetual death, may be able COLLECTS 45 safely to escape the snares of the tempter; through... OF? Thy merciful goodness, O Lord, attend to the desire of the poor, and bestow on us the abundance of Thy celestial gifts; re- move from us the love of the passing things of this world, and since Thou defendest the humble and the orphan, give us the joy of Thy fatherly mercy: bestowing for the hum- iliation of this world, the joys of the King- dom of Heaven; through... E beseech Thee, O Lord, to preserve us unhurt from the works of anti-Christ, to the end, that we, deserting him and ac- knowledging Christ the Lord as our Father, may follow Thee by our faith, may retain Thee by our love, may glorify Thee by our good works; through the Same... Before a Journey. GOD, Who didst cause the children of Israel to pass dry-shod through the midst of the sea, and Who, by the leading of a star didst open to the Magi the way unto Thyself: Grant to us, we beseeh Thee, a prosperous journey and fair weather; that attended by Thy holy Angel, we may happily arrive at that place whither we are going, 46 OREMUS and finally attain to the haven of eternal sal- vation; through. . . GOD, Who didst bring Abraham Thy son, out of Ur of the Chaldees, and didst preserve him unhurt through all the ways of his pilgrimage: We beseech Thee, that Thou wouldest vouchsafe to keep us Thy servants: be unto us, O Lord, support in our setting out, comfort by the way, a shadow in the heat, a covering in the rain and cold, a chariot in weariness, protection in adversity, a staff in slippery ways and a harbor in shipwreck: that under Thy guidance, we may reach in prosperity the place whither we are going and at length return to our home in safety; through. . . An! us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and dispose the way of Thy servants towards the attain- ment of everlasting salvation that among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, we may ever be defended by Thy most gra- cious and ready help; through. . . RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that Thy family may walk in the way of salvation, and, by following the counsels of St. John the Forerunner may come in safety COLLECTS 47 unto Him, Whom he preached, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who... After a Safe Return. ALMIGHTY, evetlasting God, Who order- est all our days, and all our life: Grant unto Thy servants the gifts of continual peace; and as Thou hast brought us back again in safety to our home, do Thou ever preserve us in quietness under Thy protec- tion; through... . For Angelic Guard. O GOD, Who in Thy unspeakable prov- idence dost vouchsafe to send Thy holy angels to be our guard: Grant that we, Thy humble servants, may always be defended by their aid and rejoice in their everlasting fel- lowship; through. . . For Meekness. yA enh anes and everlasting God, grant that our wills be ever meekly subject to Thy will, and our hearts be ever honestly ready to serve Thee; through. . . O GOD, mercifully grant us that the fire of Thy love may burn up in us all things that displease Thee, and make us meet for Thy heavenly Kingdom; through. . . 48 OREMUS Against Pride. LORD MOST HIGH, Who beholdest the lowly, grant us lowliness that we may please Thee, nor suffer pride to remain within us, which Thou throwest afar off and destroyest when near: that, of Thy mercy, the haughtiness which casteth down may de- part from our mind, and contrition which bringeth glory may abide in our heart; through... . To Rejoice in Other Men’s Success. LMIGHTY God, give me the power and grace to rejoice over other men’s bright- ness and strength and success; through Him Who laid down His life for His friends, our Master Jesus Christ... Against a Froward Heart. Ve sing of mercy and judgment unto Thee, O Lord, our Saviour and Judge, help us with the one, warn us with the other; on that side is the light of pity, on this the rule of inquiry; grant us Thy humble ser- vants, O Lord, that a froward heart may not cleave to us, and that evil things before our eyes may not allure us; but that walking in the simplicity of innocence, Thou mayest GOLEEGES 49 lead us on in Thy pity and love, and absolve us as a truthful Judge; Who livest. . . For Obedience. WAKE us of quick and tender conscience, O Lord; that understanding, we may obey every word of Thine, and discerning, may follow every suggestion of Thine in- dwelling Spirit; through... For Prudence. ET wisdom, we beseech Thee, O Lord, open our mouth, and let prudence dwell on our tongue: and to the end we may not be compared to the beasts that perish, in- struct us in the discipline of Thy Divine laws, that so our understanding may comprehend Thee on earth, and may enjoy Thee for ever in heaven; through. . . For Control of One’s Tongue. CHRIST, Son of the living God, Who for our sakes wast made the Bread of the universe: Grant that we may never be led away by the temptation of our enemy, but may follow Thee in the true government of our tongue; through the Same. . . 50 OREMUS LMIGHTY God, Who settest men’s minds upon righteousness, and causest them to judge the thing that is right: Grant that there may be neither evil on our lips, nor iniquity in our hearts; so that righteousness in works may precede good speaking in tongue; through. .. \[res our lips be firm in Thee, O Lord, with the tidings of Truth, that they may never be loosed in the vain speech of error; and may ever speak Thy glory and may never cry aloud in the unseemly disputes of quarrelling; that as Thy martyr and forerunner, John the Baptist, did unswervingly herald Thy coming, sO we may ever speak to Thy praise; Who livestur: E beseech Thee, O Lord, that our human mouth being filled with Thy praise, we may ever think in our hearts of that which we offer Thee with acceptable voices; through... O LORD, Most High, be Thou our Helper, and make haste with speed to deliver Thy people, that by Thine abundant power we may be filled with mighty help, and be en- riched with gifts from the bounty of Thine abundant grace, that our tongue may not be- COLLEGTS 51 come slow through falsehood when we pro- fess love to Thee with our mouth, but let that profession of our mouth denote purity of mind, and let Thy praise ever sound on our lips from the organ of the heart; through... Tongue and Lips. WAVE beseech Thee, O Lord, that Thou wouldest keep our tongues from evil and our lips from speaking guile; that as Thy holy angels ever sing praises to Thee in heaven, so with our tongues we may at al! times glorify Thee on earth; through... Temper and Tongue. O LORD, our Refuge from the storm, hide us, we entreat Thee, in Thine Own presence from the provoking of all men; and by Thy holy love and fear; keep us from sins of temper and tongue; through. . . Secret Sins. ALMIGHTY, Eternal. God, through Whom that which is not beginneth to be, and that which is hidden is made manifest: Cleanse the folly of our hearts and purify us of those vices which are secret, so that we may be able to serve Thee, O Lord, with a pure mind; through... De OREMUS For Deliverance from Temptation. LORD, I beseech Thee, to renew me in- wardly and outwardly, that as Thou wouldest not have me to be hindered by bodily pleasures, Thou mayest make me vig- orous with spiritual purpose; and refresh me according to Thy pleasure by things tran- sitory, that Thou mayest grant me rather to cling to things eternal; through... O LORD, my Support and Refuge, deliver me from temptation, give me the de- fence of Thy salvation, hold me up with Thy right hand, teach me by Thy discipline, and make my way and my life undefiled; through For Victory in Temptation. O GOD, the Might of all them that put their trust in Thee: Grant that we may be more than conquerors over all that make war upon our souls, and in the end may enter into perfect peace in Thy presence; through. O THOU, Who in the wilderness didst pass through the deepest woes of temptation, Who callest the weary, heavy-laden and sore- beset unto Thee, and Who through Thy blessed COLLECTS 53 apostle comfortest those who are tried with the assurance that with Thy help, the tempta- tion may be endured and safely passed: Be present to my great need, and graciously carry me safely through this hour; Who AWG en. ATMIGHTY codeine reserver O1 ny people in their invisible wars, Who per- mittest not them that put their trust in Thee to be oppressed by their enemies: Wipe away, we beseech Thee, the tears of sin from the eyes Joi. Thy. servants, to, the. end) that, we through Thy grace may both now conquer in every carnal battle, and walk before Thee in the Light of the living; through. . . O GOD, Who hast willed that Thy saints should be tried on earth by Thy wonted loving probation, but not that they should be tempted above the gift of endurance which Thou grantest them of Thy bounty: Deliver us from all temptation, lest it overcome our mind, that serving Thee faithfully in well pleasing obedience, Thou wouldest suffer us to be so tried that temptation lead us not into the confusion of error, but bind us firmly in the embrace of Truth; through... 54 OREMUS For Renewal. WE have walked long enough, O Lord, according to the old man, give us grace to be renewed daily according to the grace of the Holy Spirit, that we may so watch over our words, and reckon our deeds, that we may finally come to Everlasting Life; through. .. In Trouble. WE call on Thee, O Lord, in the day of our trouble, that Thou wouldest give us the increase of faith and hope, to the end that we may come to the everlasting inherit- ance of love; through. . . In Adversity. | DUE Ne eae O Lord, the souls of Thy ser- vants, who put their trust in Thee; grant of Thy clemency that, we may find Thy bless- ing in adversity as well as in prosperity; and, because Thou art nigh to them that are of a contrite heart, open Thine ears to the spirit of our sorrow and need, and let Thy peace, which passeth all understanding, keep our souls and bodies; through... O GOD, be Thou to us in adversity Refuge, in battle Consolation, to the end that when Thou shalt come to judge the earth, they CGOLBEGES 55 may be sharers with Thee in joy, who have been followers after Thee in sorrow; through O GOD, the Father of the Only-Begotten Son, Who dwellest in heaven, and Who turnest to derision those who rise up against Thy Christ: Give us this special grace, that we may never yield to adversities, to the end that the unbelief of them that know Thee not may be confounded, and the faith of them that cling to Thee may be crowned; through tueesalge.ee!, LORD, those are increased that trouble us: Let Thy mercy be increased above them, for then we shall fear no evil, when we are defended by Thy Grace; through. . . ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God, FATHER Who, in Thy paternal goodness, placest us, Thy children, here on earth, under the cross, and permittest all manner of tempests to beat upon us, thereby to restrain sin and turn us to repentance, faith, hope and earnest prayer: We beseech Thee, to comfort us through, Thy Holy Spirit in all our tribulation and need, hear our prayer, and graciously pro- vide help, so that we do not despair but con- fess Thy Fatherly grace and Presence, and 56 OREMUS with all Thy saints, laud, worship and thank Thee in etérnity; through. . . In Suffering. THOU, Who chastenest whom Thou lovest, grant us grace, we pray Thee, to discern Thy love in whatever suffering Thou sendest us; support us in patient thank- fulness under pain, anxiety, or loss, and move us with pity and tenderness for our afflicted neighbors; through. . . O GOD, Whose eyes regard Him Who for our sakes was poor: Be the Succorer of the heart that putteth its trust in Thee: and like as we do desire to be healed by the wounds of His Passion, grant that we may be deliv- ered in all the dangers of our own; through thessanie yy. For Strength to Suffer and Persevere. O LORD, let that become possible to me by Thy grace, which by nature seems impossible to me. Thou knowest that I am able to suffer but little, and that I am quickly cast down, when a slight adversity ariseth; for Thy Name’s sake, let every exercise of tribulation be amiable and desirable to me; for to suffer and to be disquieted for Thy COLLECTS 57 sake is very wholesome for my soul; Who Hivetiin., © In Cross Bearing. LORD, what cross willest Thou that I should bear this day for love of Thee? Thou knowest, Lord, that I am all weakness; strengthen me to bear it patiently, humbly, lovingly. If I sink under it, look upon me and raise me up. Give what Thou command- est and command what Thou wilt; sanctify my cross to me, and keep me Thine own forever; Who liveth. . . In Danger. Coe we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who in our tribulation are yet of good cheer because of Thy loving kind- ness, may find Thee mighty to save from all dangers; through... In Persecution. OD, Who searchest the heart and triest the reins, deliver us from them that per- secute us; and grant us, through the expecta- tion of Thy judgment, such firm trust of heart that we may never recompense to our enemies evil for evil; through... 58 OREMUS In Deep Distress. O LORD, let Thy mercy speedily go be- fore us, for their is neither comforting hope, nor trust in merit, nor helpful assistance to support us; but the guilt and trouble of our life, the conscience of our sins, or the vengeance on our offences rebukes us in our sins for Thy name’s sake, that when Thou hast done both for Thyself, and hast looked on Thy people with Thy wonted loving kind- ness, we may give Thee glory for Thy deliver- ance; through Thy mercy. ... LORD, Who didst of old time suffer in our body, when wilt Thou look upon us? When wilt Thou turn the eyes of Thy clem- ency to our groans and distress? Delay not, tarry not, now draw nigh; now be Thou turned to us; now regard us, that our prayer, which now, by reason of our secret sins, re- turns back again into our own bosom, may, by the abundance of Thy mercy, enter into Thy presence, and be accepted by Thee. Amen. Through Thy mercy, Who livest. . . Against Despair. LMIGHTY God, although our iniquities have offended Thee: Grant that our pray- ers and our confession may obtain Thy mercy, COLLEGES 39 that through Thy loving kindness, no tribula- tion of this world may cause us to despair, no harmful persuasion may allure us to evil; but that the light of Thy countenance may shine upon us, and that from Thy light in this world, we may come to the light of Thine everlasting vision; through. . . For Hope amid Tribulation. EAR us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, and have mercy upon us in our tribulations; and as Thou alone art glorious over the peo- ple, give spiritual joy to us, who look for the hope of Thine eternal rewards; through... To Rejoice in God’s Will Toward Us. O GOD, Who chastisest us in Thy love, and refreshest us amid Thy chastening: Grant that we may ever be able to give Thee thanks for both; through. . . For Constancy. O GOD, incomprehensible, Who doest great wonders, Who changest the waters, which once stood still in Thy sight, at later time into wine: We humbly beseech Thee to hear the voice of our crying, to bestow on us 60 OREMUS such remembrance that we may never forget Thee; Who livest. . . For Repentance. LMIGHTY and Most Merciful God, Who didst bring forth a fount of living water for Thy thirsting people out of the rock: Bring forth tears of repentance from our hard hearts, that we may be enabled to bewail our sins, and through Thy mercy obtain for- giveness; through... . WE know, O Lord Jesus Christ, that whilst Thou wast on earth, Thou didst every night water Thy couch with tears for us men: Grant us so to repent for our iniquities, that we may hereafter come to that place where all tears are wiped from all eyes: Who livest. . . O CHRIST, Son of the Living God, Whose beauty in Thy Passion departed for very heaviness and has worn away because of all Thine enemies: Heal the wounds of our hearts, that Thy grace being confirmed in us, we may so put our trust in Thy Passion as to find our glory in Thy Resurrection; Who livesty (is COLLECTS 61 For Forgiveness. LEANSE us, O Lord, from our secret faults, by purifying our conscience which is stained with its own defilements; set free Thy servants also from the dominion of their enemies, and forgive us those things which we have learned by the example of the wicked or have done through the persuasion of evil counsellors; that we, who confess Thee to be our own Lord, may never again experience the domination of sin; through. . . E beseech Thee, O Lord God, to hide Thy face from our sins, and to forgive all our misdeeds, and as the publican who stood afar off, was heard for the sake of his humility, so hear us for the merits of our humility, of Him, Who being co-equal with Thee, His Father, yet for our sakes vouch- safed to take upon Him the form of a ser- vant, even our Lord Jesus Christ; Who liveth EAR us when we call, O Lord Jesus Christ, Who art our Righteousness; that as Thou didst for the wicked undergo all miseries, so Thou wouldest on the penitent be- stow all mercies; Who livest. .-. 62 OREMUS O LORD, the Expectation of our salvation: Receive the prayers of them that call upon Thee; Thou that art the Discoverer of hidden things give ear to the hidden cry of the heart, that those things which we tremble to have committed and blush to confess, Thou, our King, mayest forgive of Thy clemency, and blot out of Thy goodness; so that our sup- plication may rise to Thee in the morning, and the good gifts of Thy mercy may descend on us right early; through... WE have sinned, O Lord, we confess, like | prodigal sons; we dare not look up to heaven: for it was thence we fell and became wretched; we have sinned against heaven and before Thee, and we are not worthy to be called Thy sons, we denounce ourselves, we need neither accusers nor witnesses, we have iniquity triumphing over us, we have evil con- versation condemning us: Merciful Father, Only-Begotten Son, Holy Ghost, receive us penitent, and have mercy upon us. Amen. After Receiving Absolution. LMIGHTY, Everlasting God, we have sinned against Thee in many ways and for these our sins have justly deserved eternal condemnation, but since we believe Thy dear Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ, has COLLECTS 63 obtained with Thee the forgiveness of sins and everlasting salvation for us, and we, but now, have been made confident of the same through the Holy Gospel and absolution: we beseech Thee right humbly and obediently, to endow us with the power of Thy Holy Spirit in order that we may guard ourselves here- after against sin and live a true and godly life in Thy service; through the Same... eRe Jesus, Whose wonderful Name the Angel foretold, Thy mother bestowed, Simeon acknowledged, Anna praised: Save Thy people in all the world, Thou whose name is majestic in heaven, that Thou Who only art glorious in power, mayest also be gentle in Thy merciful pardon to the lost; Who livest For Peace. O GOD, our Refuge and Strength, be pres- ent with us in all our troubles, that every adverse sword may be sheathed and every heart may be enriched with the bless- ings of peace; so that in tranquillity we may behold Thee, and beholding Thee may possess Thee forever; through. .. OUCHSAFE, O Lord, to look down from Thy holy heaven upon the children of men, and give us to know the way of peace; 64 OREMUS that we, being set free from the hard cap- tivity of» vice, may enjoy the habitations of the heavenly Jerusalem; through... O GOD, Who art Peace everlasting, Whose chosen reward is the gift of peace, and Who hast taught us that the peacemakers are Thy children: Pour Thy peace into our souls, that everything discordant may utterly vanish, and all that makes for peace be sweet to us Lorever; through... GOD, Who hast taught us to keep all Thy heavenly commandments by loving Thee and our neighbor: Grant us the Spirit of peace and grace, that we may be both devoted to Thee with our whole heart, and united to each other with a pure will; through... That One’s Prayer be Heard. CHRIST, Who didst exclaim from the cross to the Father, ‘My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken me?”—Who by Thy cross didst redeem lost man, and didst give Satan to be bound in eternal chains: We be- seech Thy mercy, that Thou wouldst never forsake us who believe in Thee, never repel us who confide in Thee; but that when we cry in the day-time Thou wouldest hear, and in the COLEECLS 65 night-season also Thou wouldest receive our prayer; Who liveth... Thanksgiving for Heard Prayer. O GOD, Whose mercy is limitless, Who art an inexhaustible Fount of blessings: We give Thy Majesty praise and thanksgiving for all the gifts which Thou hast bestowed upon us; and we beseech Thy mercy, that, from those whose prayer Thou hast granted, Thou wilt not in the future withhold Thy help, but make them fit to the attaining of the Future Blessing; through. . . O LORD, we beseech Thee, graciously re- ceive our prayers and_ supplications which we bring before Thee with thanks- giving, and grant that we, whom Thou in grace hast heard, may be genuinely thankful to Thee, praise and magnify Thy holy name and ever increase in Thy love and service; through... For Contentment. (CHE O Lord, that Thy servants, de- voted to Thy service, and confiding in Thy protection, may obtain the blessing which they humbly implore; that being at rest under Thy defence, they may not be left destitute of 66 OREMUS assistance for this life, and may be prepared for the .good things which are eternal; through. . . LMIGHTY God, our Heavenly Father, Who dost feed the birds and clothe the flowers, and carest for us as a father for his children: We beseech Thee graciously guard us against distrust and vain over-carefulness, and help us, through Thy Holy Spirit, to live to the hallowing of Thy name, the coming of Thy Kingdom and the doing of Thy will, so that we may cast all our care on Thee and in unwavering faith, abide trustingly in Thee; through any POR STHE CHURCH General. ISIT, O Lord, this Vine, which Thou hast brought out of the Egypt of troubles with Thy strong right hand; that quickened by the light of Thy countenance, it may be glad with the plenteousness of good fruits in Thee; through... LMIGHTY God, Who hast sent Thine Only-Begotten Son, and hast revealed Him as Creator of all things, look upon this Vine, which Thy right hand hath planted, prune away the thorns from it, bring forth its branches in might, and give them the fruit of truth; through... GOD, Whose throne endureth forever: Grant that Thy Church may be enriched by the excellent beauty of all virtues; while, nevertheless, she is far more glorious, through the indwelling of Thy ever-present Spirit; Who livest. . . O CHRIST, the Word of the Father, by Whom all things were created: Keep we beseech Thee, Thy Church gathered together 67 68 OREMUS from the various nations of the Gentiles: that while we love Thee with a pure heart, we may come to the joys of Thine eternal Kingdom; Who livest. . . O THOU Who art great and highly to be praised: Spread abroad the faith of Thy Church into all realms, to the end, that as in all its degrees Thou art acknowledged to be Gop, Thou mayest also be praised in the united devotion of her members; receive of Thy mercy, her prayers, and in the midst of the tempests of this world, be Thou her watch- ful Pilot, so that we may by Thy, mercy enter that City which Thou hast founded for ever and ever, and may be received therein, and may tell within its towers Thy marvelous works; through. . . In Time of Trial. ET the sorrows and woes of Thy suffer- ine Church come «before, Thee;)O Lore Jesus Christ, and as Thou hast promised to be with her always, even unto the end of the world, hallow the trials by Thy loving, strengthening presence and strengthen her to endure affliction faithfully, enable her to carry her cross after Thee and to be faithful even unto death that she may come to the glory which Thou wilt reveal, where Thou livest... FOR THE CHURCH 69 For the Parish Church. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Whom the heaven of heavens cannot contain, yet Who art willing to have an house fash- ioned by man, wherein Thine honor dwelleth and where men may worship Thee: Of Thy love and mercy, we beseech Thee, vouchsafe Thy presence here that this Church which we have reared to the glory of Thy name, may by Thee be accepted and hallowed, to the end that souls may here be gathered, nourished in Thy love, and made fruitful in Thy ser- vice; through. . . LMIGHTY and everlasting God, Who calleth men to the service of Thy sanc- tuary: Vouchsafe to all who here minister be- fore Thee the direction, aid and counsel of Thy Holy Spirit, that they may serve Thee with pure hearts and holy lives; preach Thy Word according to Thy loving purpose in Christ Jesus; humbly and devoutly administer Thy sacraments; and be found acceptable to Thee as good and faithful stewards of Thy grace; LOLS no OST Merciful Father, Who hast revealed Thy love in Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, and through Thy Holy Word dost announce the precious message of salvation in Him: 70 OREMUS Vouchsafe Thy love to all who hear Thy Word read and preached in this place, that, called to Thy service, they may hold fast the truth, and faithfully bear, unto the end, the yoke of Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord. a earths God, Heavenly Father, Who through the washing of regeneration by water and the Word, hast ordained a sacra- mental means of entrance into Thy Kingdom: Vouchsafe to all who shall be consecrated to Thee in this font in holy baptism, ever to re- main true to this blessed covenant, and finally to attain everlasting life; through... Mest Merciful Father, Who in Thy dear Son, hast given us the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and through Him dost call all men to give Thee heart and soul and strength and life: Vouchsafe to all, who, here before this altar, confess the Lord Jesus before men, the blessing of Thy Holy Spirit, that in Thy Church they may be living stones, elect and precious; through. . . ALMIGHTY _God, Everlasting Father, Who dost refresh us as we have need, and dost strengthen our faith with heavenly food, so that we go from strength to strength: Vouch- safe to all who receive at this altar the holy ROR MRE Cr URCH 71 sacrament of the body and blood of Thy dear Son, to approach this holy mystery with pure hearts, believing desire, and devout thanksgiving, that, comforted with Thy eternal love and goodness, they may be nour- ished and strengthened in faith, live in love and to the praise of Thy holy name, and finally attain to Thy presence in eternity; through... GOD, Who dost call all men to Thee, and Who dost graciously receive all them that come: Vouchsafe Thy pardon to all those who here confess their sins; bestow the com- fort of Thy Spirit on those who humbly and faithfully bring Thee their needs and sor- rows; accept the praise and worship that are offered here; and grant that many may find Thee in this place, and finding Thee, be filled in soul and body with all things needful; and finally, with all Thine own, be united in that communion with Thee which is eternal in the heavens, where Thou livest and reignest, ever One God, world without end. Amen. For the Propagation of the Gospel. O MOST Glorious Lord, magnify the joys of all the earth, to the end, that faith, being spread abroad, it may fill the whole world, and that, according to the glory of ree OREMUS Thy name, Thou mightest enable us to glorify Thy praise; through. . . For Christian Umty. O GOD our Father, Good beyond all that is good, Fair beyond all that is fair, in Whom is calmness and peace: Do Thou make up the dissensions which divide us from each other, and bring us back into a unity of love, which may bear some likeness to Thy sub- lime nature; grant that we may be spiritually one, as well in ourselves as in each other, through that peace of Thine which maketh all things peaceful, and through the grace, mercy and tenderness of Thy Son, Who... For the Mimstry. ESUS, our God, Who, making a whip of small cords, dravest out those who bought and sold in Thy temple: Grant to us in Thy Church not to be taken with the gain of tem- poral things, nor to dwell within it in evil conversation: but that the zeal of Thy house may so eat us up, that Thou wouldst make of us examples for the brethren, pleasing unto Thee; Who liveth... O HOLY Lord, Father almighty, eternal God, carry onward in us the gifts of Thy grace, and mercifully bestow by Thy Spirit HOR VTHE -GHURCH 13 what human frailty cannot attain, that they who minister before Thee, may be both grounded in perfect faith, and conspicuous by the brightness of their souls; through... For Men for the Mimsiry. O LORD, we beseech Thee, to raise up for the work of the ministry faithful and able men, counting it all joy to spend and be spent for the sake of Thy dear Son, and for the souls for which He shed His most precious blood upon the cross; and we pray Thee to fit them for their holy function by Thy bounti- ful grace and benediction; through the Same For Those about to be Ordained. O LORD, our God, Who by Thine own presence dost shed the abundance of Thy Holy Spirit on those who are set apart, by Thine inscrutable power, to become min- isters and to serve Thee: Keep Thy servants who are (this day) to be ordained to the office of the holy ministry, that they may hold the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience with all virtue; vouchsafe them Thy grace, enable them to administer according to Thy good pleasure; and fill them by the power of Thy all-holy and life-giving Spirit with all faith and love and power and sanctification; 74 OREMUS for Thou art our God, and to Thee we render glory; through... For the Anmversary of Ordination. O GOD, by Whose command the order of all time runs its course: Look graciously upon me Thy servant, whom Thou hast been pleased to call to Thy service, and that my service may be pleasing unto Thee, do Thou mercifully preserve in Me Thy gifts; through For Synod. NLIGHTEN us, we beseech Thee, O God, with the gifts of the Holy Ghost; enrich us with the power of Thy holy Word; unite us in the love and peace of Christ; guard us, we implore Thee, from the snares of sin, the temptations of the world, the weaknesses of our own nature; rule us to the fulfilling of Thy holy mysteries; direct all our ways to the advancement of Thy Church; abide with us and keep us ever in Thee, O Thou our God; through. . . ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who hast given the Comforter to Thy Church, that He should abide with it forever: Pour forth the blessing of Thy Spirit on our pastors POR SRHESGHURCGH 75 now assembled ... (about to assemble) ... in Thy name: defend their hearts from all hin- drances of this world, and from all earthly feeling; grant them abundantly, steadfastness of faith, purity of love, sincere desire for peace, and firmness of authority, that they, by the help of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, may both rule Thy flock committed to their care, according to Thy will, and also, together with their people, receive from the great Shepherd and Bishop of us all the rewards which are promised to Thy saints, and be united to the number of Thine elect; through thesSanie. >. For Missionaries. O LORD Jesus Christ, Who ascending to Thy throne of glory didst leave as herit- age to Thy disciples the transcending priv- ilege of carrying the banner of Thy victory and the message of Thy love to every people: As Thou hast promised to be with Thine own unto the end, vouchsafe Thy strenghtening presence to all those who have gone forth in Thy name to strange lands and peoples; enable them by Thy Spirit to preach, teach, and live Thee in all Thy love and tenderness, granting them in the ingathering of souls that inspiration of joy that shall make them strong 76 OREMUS to persevere, and to carry their cross in carry- ing Thine; Who... O LORD, make ready the way in the dark lands, in the hearts which know Thee not; that those who, consecrated to the ful- filling of Thy last command, are carrying the message of the cross to the souls of men, may, constantly aided and uplifted by Thee, labor to the enriching of Thy great harvest; WVIOAE For Confirmants. O GOD, Whose Spirit multiplies and rules the whole body of the Church, conserve in those who have dedicated themselves to Thy service, the grace of sanctification, which Thou alone dost impart; so that, renewed in body and mind, they may serve Thee zealously in the unity of the faith; through... For the Mimstry of Mercy. OST MERCIFUL FATHER, Who dost commit to cur love and care our fellow- men, in their necessities: Graciously be with and prosper all those who are seeking and min- istering to the sick and needy; let their min- istry be abundantly blessed in bringing ease to the suffering, comfort to the sorrowing, and FOR THE CHURCH 77 peace to the dying; and themselves be in- spired with the consecration to selfless ser- vice, knowing that inasmuch as they do it unto the least of the Master’s brethren, they do it unto Him; through Him Who came to minister Thy Love unto men, even Jesus nest Ny. oOnet. 6 FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS General. AN PEG and Everlasting God, be Thou present to our duties, and grant the pro- tection of Thy presence to all that dwell in this house, that Thou mayest be known to be the Defender of Thy family, and the Inhab- itant of this dwelling; through. . . WCE beseech Thee, O Lord, make Thy ser- vants always to join together in seek- ing Thee with their whole heart, to serve Thee with submissive mind, humbly to implore Thy mercy, and perpetually to rejoice in Thy bless- ings - throughs)... O ALMIGHTY God, look graciously upon this household gathered together in Thy name: Give them whom Thou hast set over it wisdom to direct those committed to their charge; give to its members strength to fulfill Thy will in the daily work to which Thou hast appointed them; grant that love and peace, with all other graces, may live and grow among us; and that finally we may meet be- fore Thy aheaee: in heaven, and be united in Thy love forever; through. . 78 FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS 79 LESS, O God, all the members of this family (especially those who are absent from us) ; preserve them waking; guard them sleeping; that while they wake they may watch with Christ, and when they sleep they may rest in peace; through. . . For One’s Parents. Pye God, Who hast strictly com- manded us to honor our father and our mother next unto Thee: Grant me of Thy goodness and grace, so to love and honor my parents, to fear and to obey them, to help and to pray for them, as Thou in Thy Holy Word hast directed and charged me to do; that both in their life, and at their death their souls may bless me, and by Thy fatherly mercy I may obtain that blessing which Thou hast prom- ised to those that honor their father and their mother; and that Thou, seeing my unfeigned heart and reverence toward them, mayest be- come my loving Father, and number me among those Thy children who are heirs of Thy glorious Kingdom; through. . . For One’s Children. LMIGHTY God, the Father and Maker of us all, Who of Thy blessing and good- ness hast vouchsafed to make me a father of 80 OREMUS children: Be pleased also to accept my hearty thanksgiving and devout praise for the same; and grant me Thy heavenly grace and assis- tance so to train them up in Thy godly nur- ture, virtue, religion and discipline, that they may continually serve, honor, and obey Thee, their heavenly Father; and that Thou, ac- knowledging them and blessing them as Thy children here, mayst bring them to the bless- ing prepared for Thy children hereafter; through. . . VANIER Cats Everlasting God, Merciful Father, since only the regenerate can see Thy kingdom and nothing is pleasing to Thee that hath not Thy Spirit: We beseech Thee that Thou wouldest grant to this child, who is Thy creation, Thy Holy Spirit of adoption, and seal and make sure his heart with the same, according to the promise of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ; so that the inward renewal and regeneration of the Spirit through holy bap- tism may at all times be given him through Thy Divine working, and that he may be bap- tized into the death of Jesus Christ, be buried with Him and through Him be raised from the dead to walk in newness of life to the praise of the Glory of God and the good of his neighbor; through. . . FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS 81 LORD Jesus Christ, Who art the eternal wisdom of the Father: We beseech Thee to assist with Thy heavenly grace, the good learning and godly discipline of our children, that in all and above all things they may at- tain the knowledge of Thee, Whom to know is life eternal; and that, according to the ex- ample of Thy holy childhood, as they grow in years they may grow in wisdom, and in favor with God and man; Who... For a Friend. O GOD, Who by the grace of the Holy Ghost hast poured the gifts of love into the hearts of Thy faithful people: Grant unto Thy servant(s), N. N., for whom I implore Thy mercy, health of body and soul; that he (they) may love Thee with all his (their) strength, and with perfect affection fulfill Thy pleasure; through. . . ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, have mercy upon Thy servant N., and guide him according to Thy clemency into the way of everlasting salvation; that by Thy grace he may desire what pleases Thee, and with all power may perform it; through... 82 OREMUS For Brethren and Friends in Distant Lands. (AN SiMe Father, Who art present in Thy power in every place: Give ear in Thy loving-kindness to the supplications which we offer unto Thee on behalf of our brethren and friends in distant lands; may Thy mighty hand shield and protect them from all evil; may Thy Holy Spirit guide them in the right way and bless their going out and their coming in; and grant that, being united by our fellowship with Thee, we may all at the last be gathered in the Home which is above; through. . . For a Friend on his Birthday. GOD, the Life of the faithful, the Saviour and Guardian of those that fear Thee, Who, after the expiration of a year, hast been pleased to bring Thy servant N., to this Wis natural birthday: Increase in him the grace of the Protector of life, and mul- tiply his days with many years, that having, by Thy favor, been carried through a happy life, he may be enabled to attain the height of heavenly joys; through... Ze HO} RL dt Fas Lise General. OVEREIGN Lord, our God Almighty, we beseech Thee to save us all, Thou only Physician of souls and bodies. Sanctify us all, Thou that healest every disease; and heal also me (this) Thy servant. Raise me (him) up from the bed of pain by Thy tender mercy, visit me (him) in mercy and compas- sion, drive away from me (him) all sickness and infirmity; that being raised up by Thy mighty hand, J (he) may serve Thee with all thankfulness; and that we, being made par- takers of Thine ineffable benignity, may praise and glorify Thee, Who doest works great and wonderful, and worthy to be praised. For it is Thine to pity and to save; and to Thee we ascribe glory, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, now and forever, and unto ages of ages. QO GOD, Who ever governest Thy creatures with tender affection: Incline Thine ear to our supplications, and graciously regard Thy servant, who is suffering from bodily sick- ness; and visit him with Thy salvation, and 83 84 OREMUS bestow the medicine of heavenly grace; throushi je. GOD, Who hast vouchsafed to mankind the remedies that bring salvation and the gifts of eternal life: Preserve to Thy ser- vant the gifts of Thy power, and grant that not only in iis body, but also in Jus soul, he may experience Thy healing; through. . . Before Holy Communion for the Sick. jE God, heavenly Father, since I can be well pleasing unto Thee only in Thy dear Son, my ‘Lord Jesus Christ: So sanctify my body and soul, and grant that I receive His blessed communion in this Holy Supper with truly believing desire and thanks- giving, so that comforted again by Thy eternal blessings and love toward me, and strength- ened in my faith, I may patiently suffer ac- cording to Thy will, obediently live, and when Thou wilt, blessedly die; through the Same... LMIGHTY, everlasting God, Creator of all things, according to Whose wisdom and power all things are controlled: Life and death are in Thy hand, and it hath been es- pecially pleasing unto Thee to order the length of each man’s life, gathering all his months DORM ESSI Gk 85 and days in a determined number, counting all his steps beyond which he cannot walk: We humbly beseech Thy godly mercy, if this Thy servant has not yet completed the span of his life to restore to him the lost strength to his body, and to raise him up again joyful and, well, from this bed of sickness, just as Thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ, raised up Peter’s wife’s mother, and restored the long afflicted cripple at the pool’s side to health, commanding him to take up his bed and go to his home, as a sign of the genuine health im- parted him with his bodily cure: Grant, we humbly beseech Thee, that this Thy servant may in like manner experience the tenderness of Thy love and the benediction of Thy heal- ing, saving word, so that, with restored powers, he may laud and praise Thy holy name in Thy Church, and fashion the re- mainder of fis life after Thy holy will, and with the increase of true, Christian faith be the better prepared for Mis last hours and re- freshed to serve Thee daily in constancy and love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. LMIGHTY God, merciful Father, Who through Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, hast said unto us unworthy sinners: “Where two or three are gathered together in His name, and where they have agreed as touching a 86 OREMUS matter to be sought of Thee out of Thy bounty, there He will be in the midst and it shall be done unto them according to their faith’: With this blessed comfort and as- surance, we humbly come before Thee, bring- ing to Thee, much as did the four who car- ried the poor paralytic to Thy Son Christ, this our brother, N. N., whom Thou hast touched with Thy hand; and beseech Thee to behold our earnest prayer and humble hearty confidence, granting us through the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, to pray what is right, and through Thy mercy, to strengthen our faith in that Thou grantest gracious help to this Thy sick servant, in order that he may be restored to health, or be it Thy will, fall asitepuiny Uneesithroughae Oe me, Almighty and most merciful God and Saviour; extend Thine accustomed goodness to me Thy humble servant who am now grieved with sickness; visit me, O Lord, as Thou didst visit Peter’s wife’s mother and the centurion’s servant; so visit and restore “nto ‘melmy /tormer” health’ (11 1tebemuas blessed will) : or else give me grace so to take Thy visitation, that, after this painful life is ended, I may dwell with Thee in life ever- lasting; through. . . BO Re ats Lk: 87 O SWEET JESUS, I desire neither life nor death, but Thy most holy will; Thou art the thing, O Lord, that I look for; be it tinto me according to Thy good pleasure. If it be Thy will to have me die, receive my soul; and grant that in Thee, and with Thee, I may receive everlasting rest. If it be Thy will to have me live any longer upon earth, give me grace to amend the rest of my life, and with good works to glorify Thy holy name; Who... Thanksgiving for Recovery from Sickness. GOD, in Whose hand are the issues of life and death, Who of Thy great mercy didst raise up Thy servant Hezekiah, when sick unto death: We thank Thee that Thou hast restored this our brother from the gates of death, and we beseech Thee, that he may dedicate the life Thou hast preserved to Thy service, and finally be found worthy to enter the happy abode where sickness and death may never come; through... o6 FOR WHOSE FOR WHOM SHOuUrBS PRAY For the Laborer. LMIGHTY God, Who, when Thou didst send forth man from Eden, com- mandedst him to labor in the sweat of his brow: We acknowledge that all our toil and work is in vain if it be without Thy blessing and aid; and we humbly beseech Thee to as- sist us patiently to fulfill our calling, and faithfully to accomplish our work, graciously enriching it with Thy blessing, in order that the labor of our hands may prosper, and, in thankfulness, we may consecrate the fruits thereof to the spread of Thy Kingdom and the help of the needy; through... For the Contrite. O GOD, Who hast pity upon all, and ceasest not to receive with fatherly kind- ness them who return unto Thee: Remember, we beseech Thee, that we are but flesh, and be ready to turn Thy wrath away, nor kindle all that wrath against us, but soften it and vouchsafe us Thine unfailing grace; through 88 PORTOVMERS 89 For the Outcasts. GOD, Who tellest the number of the stars, and callest them all by their names: Heal, we beseech Thee, the contrite in heart, and gather together the outcasts, and enrich us with the fullness of Thy wisdom; through... For the Distressed. LMIGHTY and Everlasting God, the Com- fort of the sad, the Strength of suffer- ers, let the prayers of those that cry out of any tribulation, come unto Thee; that all may rejoice to find that Thy mercy is present with them in their afflictions; through. . . For the Afflicted. fa eee every Christian soul that is af- flicted, or plunged into distress, grant Thou mercy, grant relief, grant refreshment ; through... E beseech Thee, O Lord, give strength to the weary, aid to the sufferers, com- fort to the sad, help to those in tribulation; through. .. 90 OREMUS For the Lapsed. LORD GOD of Israel, we beseech Thee, we entreat Thee, that Thou wouldst not refuse us sinners because of our conversation, Thy goodness which Thou bestowest freely on them that are true of heart, that Thou mayest make them who are their own slaves rebel by that same grace whereby Thou rulest the lowly; and that the same goodness wherewith Thou ever crownest the righteous may con- tinually interpose for us; that Thou mayest spare us sinners, that, rejoicing in the good- ness wherein the saints are glad, they may delight in being restored by it to Thee, whom worldly lures have drawn from Thee through the contagion of divers things, and that with humble devotion of soul they may pay their vows unto Thee, uniting in Thy praise; through:)2); For the Imquitous. QO GOD, Who hatest all that work iniquity: Fill us with the strength of Thy love; that they may at some time turn to Thee, and bitterly lament their sin, who now speak falsely against Thee; through. . . POR, OTHERS EM For Unbelievers. EAR, Thou who rulest Joseph like a flock, stir up Thy strength and save them for whom Thou camest to be born on earth; Thou, Who hast vouchsafed to gain the multitude of the Gentiles by stretching forth to them the worship of faith: Deliver by the swift act of Thy loving kindness the souls of unbeliev- ers from the pit of false doctrine, and bring them to Thyself to please Thee and trust in Thee; Who liveth... For Profaners of the Lord’s Day. O GOD, grant that they who, neglecting Thy worship on Thy holy day, give themselves rather to the business or pleasure of the world, may turn to Thee whilst it is yet time, and rise out of all carnal affections by the power of grace; so that they perish not in everlasting death when the world and its lusts shall have passed away, but, being found in Him Who died for us and rose again, may be saved by grace; through the Same... For those who have none to pray for them. O DORDO ES Use Or Ris TW homever lovest to make intercession for us: Let Thy mercy be extended to all those who have 92 OREMUS none upon earth to pray for them in Thy name, and’ bring them; for, Thyysakew iowa participation of Thy grace on earth, that they may praise Thee with all Thy saints in Thine everlasting glory. Amen. In Old Age. O GOD, unspeakable Mercy, go not far from us, make haste to help us, and forsake us not in our old age when we are grey headed; quicken us and comfort us in Thy love, and grant that we may ever worthily sing the majesty of Thy glory; through. . . For the Dying. NTO Thee, O Lord, we commend the soul of Thy servant, N., that dying to the world, he may live to Thee, and whatever sins he has committed through the frailty of earthly life, do Thou clear away by Thy most loving and merciful forgiveness; through... bo eGse Jesus Christ, Redeemer and Restorer of mankind, we beseech Thee graciously to open the gate of paradise to Thy servants returning to Thee from this present world, that, being delivered from the suffering and FOR OTHERS 93 sin of this world, they may depart rejoicing to that heavenly country, where death and sorrow are no more, but sweetest joy and end- less gladness abide for evermore; Who livest. 2°. For a Happy Death. GOD, Who art the Saviour of all the living, Who willest not the death of sinners, nor rejoicest in the perdition of those that die, I humbly entreat Thee to vouchsafe me pardon of my offences, that I may bewail what I have committed, and henceforth com- mit them no more; and that when my last day and the end of my life has arrived, Thy holy angels may receive me cleansed from all of- fences through.’.”. For Those in Sorrow. HEAVENLY Father, Whose blessed Son Jesus Christ did weep at the grave of Lazarus His friend: Look, we beseech Thee, with compassion upon those who are now in sorrow and affliction: comfort them, O Lord, with Thy gracious consolations; make them to know that all things work to- gether for good to them that love Thee; and grant them evermore sure trust and con- 94 OREMUS fidence in Thy fatherly care; through the Same... In Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. LMIGHTY GOD, with Whom do live the spirits of them that depart hence in the Lord, and with Whom the souls of the faith- ful, after they are delivered from the burden of the flesh, are in joy and felicity: We praise and magnify Thy Holy Name for all Thy ser- vants who have finished their course in Thy faith and fear; and we most humbly beseech Thee that, at the day of the general resurrec- tion, we, and all they who are of the mystical body of Thy Son, may be set on his right hand, and hear that His most joyful voice, “Come ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the founda- tion of the world.” Grant this, O most mer- ciful Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate; Who. . ALMIGHTY GOD, the God of the spir- its of all flesh, Who by a voice from Heaven didst proclaim, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord”: Multiply, we beseech Thee, to those who rest in Jesus, the manifold blessings of Thy love, that the good work which Thou didst begin in them may be per- FOR OTHERS 95 fected unto the day of Jesus Christ; and of Thy mercy, O Heavenly Father, vouchsafe that we, who now serve Thee here on earth, may at the last, together with them, be found meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light; for the sake of the Same... GENERAL PRAYERS LMIGHTY and Merciful God, the Foun- tain of all goodness, Who knowest the thoughts of our hearts, we confess unto Thee that we have sinned against Thee, and done evil in Thy sight; wash us we beseech Thee, from the stains of our past sins, and give us grace and power, to put away all hurtful things; so that, being delivered from the bond- age of sin, we may bring forth worthy fruits of repentance. O eternal Light, shine into our hearts. O eternal Goodness, deliver us from evil. O eternal Power, be Thou our support. Eternal Wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance. Eternal Pity, have mercy upon us. Grant unto us, that with all our hearts, and minds and strength, we may evermore seek Thy face; and finally bring us, in Thine infinite mercy, to Thy holy presence; through... GOD, Thou art Life, Wisdom, Truth, Bounty and Blessedness, the eternal and only true God! My God and my Lord, Thou art my Hope and my heart’s Joy. I confess, 96 GENERAL PRAYERS 97 with thanksgiving, that Thou hast made me in Thine image, that I may direct all my thoughts to Thee and love Thee. Lord, make me to know Thee aright, that I may more and more love, and enjoy and possess Thee. And since in the life here below, I cannot fully attain this blessedness, let it at least grow in me day by day, until it all be fulfilled at last in the life to come. Here be the knowledge Oren heeincreased) and: there let vit. be’ per- fected. Here let my love to Thee grow, and there let it ripen, that my joy being here great in hope, may there in fruition be made perfect; through... | jb Se without Thee I can do nothing; with Thee I can do all. Help me by Thy grace, that I fall) not; help me by ‘Thy strength, to resist mightily the very first be- ginnings of evil, before it takes hold of me; help me to cast myself at once at Thy sacred feet, and lie still there, until the storm be overpast; and, if I lose sight of Thee, bring me back quickly to Thee, and grant me to love Thee better, for Thy tender mercy’s sake in Jesus Christ, my Lord. O GOD, the Father of our Saviour, JEsus Curist, Whose name is great, Whose nature is blissful, Whose goodness is inexhaus- 98 OREMUS tible, God and Ruler of all things, Who art blessed forever, before Whom stand thou- sands, ten thousand times ten thousand, the hosts of holy angels and archangels: Sanctify, O Lord, my soul and body and spirit, search my conscience, and cast out of me every evil thought, every base desire, all envy and pride, all wrath and anger, and all that is contrary to Thy holy will; and grant me, O Lord, lover of men, with a pure heart and a contrite soul, to call upon Thee, our holy God and Father Who art in heaven; through. . . | yee I know not what I ought to ask of Thee, Thou only knowest what I need, Thou lovest me better than I know how to love myself. O Father, give to Thy child that which he himself knows not how to ask. I dare not ask either for crosses or consolations; I simply present myself before Thee, I open my heart to Thee. Behold my needs which I know not myself; see and do according to Thy tender mercy. Smite, or heal; depress me, or raise me up; I adore all Thy purposes without knowing them; I am silent, I offer myself in sacrifice; I yield myself to Thee; I would have no other desire than to accom- plish Thy will. Teach me to pray ;—pray Thy- self in me. . . through Jesus Christ, my Lord. GENERAL PRAYERS 99 QO ALMIGHTY GOD, give to Thy servant a meek and gentle spirit, that I may be slow to anger, and easy to mercy and forgive- ness. Give me a wise and constant heart, that I may never be moved to an intemperate anger for any injury that is done or offered. Lord, let me ever be courteous, and easy to be en- treated; let me never fall into a peevish or contentious spirit, but follow peace with all men; offering forgiveness, inviting them by courtesies, ready to confess my own errors, apt to make amends, and desirous to be re- conciled. Let no sickness or cross accident, no employment or weariness, make me angry or ungentle and discontented, or unthankful, but in all things make me like unto the Holy Jesus, through Whom I humbly come to Thee... . O THOU gracious, gentle and loving God, Thou God of peace, Father of mercy, God of all comfort; see, I lament before Thee the evil of my heart; I acknowledge that I am too much disposed to anger, jealousy and revenge, to ambition and pride, which often give rise to discord and bitter feeling between me and others. Too often have I thus of- fended and grieved both Thee, O long-suffer- ing Father, and my fellow-men. O forgive me this sin, and suffer me to partake of the 100 OREMUS blessing which Thou hast promised to the peace-makers, who shall be called Thy chil- dren. Bestow on me, O Lord, a genial spirit and unwearied forbearance; a mild, loving and patient heart; kindly looks, pleasant, cor- dial speech and manners in the intercourse of daily life; that I may give offence to none, but as much as in me lies live in love with all men; through. .. I OFFER up unto Thee my prayers and inter- cessions for those especially who have in any manner hurt, grieved, or found fault with me, or who have done me any damage or displeasure. .. For all those also whom at any time, I have vexed, troubled, burdened, and scandalized, by words or deeds, know- ingly or in ignorance; that Thou wouldst grant us all equally pardon for our sins, and for our offences against each other. . . Take away from our hearts, O Lord, all suspicious- ness, indignation, wrath, and contention, and whatsoever may hurt charity and lessen broth- erly love. Have mercy, O Lord, have mercy on those that crave Thy mercy; through... Ae LORD, unto Whom all hearts are open, “ ™ Thou canst govern the vessel of my soul far better than I can. Arise, O Lord, and com- mand the stormy wind and the troubled sea GENERAL PRAYERS 101 of my heart to be still, and be at peace in Thee, that I may look up to Thee undis- turbed, and abide in union with Thee, my Lord. Let me not be carried hither and thither by wandering thoughts; but forgetting all else, let me see and hear Thee. Renew my spirit; kindle in me Thy light; that it may shine within me, and my heart may burn in love and adoration towards Thee. Let Thy Holy Spirit dwell in me continually, and make me Thy temple and sanctuary, and fill me with divine love and light and life, with devout and heavenly thoughts, with comfort and strength, with joy and peace; through. . O GOD, my everlasting Refuge, with grate- ful heart, I lay at Thy feet, the folded hours when Thou knowest me, but I know Thee not; and with joy receive from Thy hand once more my open task and conscious com- munion with Thy life and thought. Day by day liken me more to the spirits of the de- parted wise and good; and fit me in my gen- eration, to carry on their work till I am ready for more perfect union with them above. And if ever I faint under any ap- pointed cross and say, “It is too hard to bear,” may I look to the steps of the Man of Sor- rows toiling on to Calvary, and pass freely into Thy hand, and become one with Him and 102 OREMUS Thee. Dedicate me to the joyful service of Thy will; and own me as Thy child in time and eternity; through... Ca me, O Lord, purity of lips, a clean and innocent heart, and rectitude of action. Give me humility, patience, abstinence, chastity, prudence, justice, fortitude, temper- ance. Give me the Spirit of wisdom and un- derstanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and godliness, and of Thy fear. Make me ever to seek Thy face with all my heart, all my soul, all my mind; grant me to have a contrite and humble heart in Thy presence, to prefer nothing to Thy love. Most high, eternal and ineffable Wis- dom, drive away from me the darkness of blindness and ignorance; most high and eter- nal Strength, deliver me; most high and eternal Fortitude, assist me; most high and incomprehensible Light, illuminate me; most high and infinite Mercy, have mercy on me; through. .. O GOD, to Whom ail the earth sings loud praise in rejoicing, and Whose glory it proclaims with the tuneful voice of a psalm, Whose awful might in Thy works it con- fesses: Grant that our voices may yield Thee acceptable praise, and our prayers give Thee GENERAL PRAYERS 103 a perfect psalm, and celebrate Thee, the Maker of all powers; and inasmuch as Thine eyes behold the nations, and invisibly search the inmost parts of all things: we beseech Thee, so to look on us graciously with Thine eyes, and to correct us so in mercy, that Thou mayest not pour Thy wrath upon us, angered by our misdeeds, nor restrain Thy mercy when Thou art entreated; and grant that our very fear of Thee for our sins may be our chas- tisement, and our belief and confession of Thy Godhead the reward of our pardon. Set our souls then, O Lord, unto life, that we may weep here for our doings, and rejoice there in Thy mercy; through... MORNING PRAYERS Lord’s Day Morning. OST glorious Trinity, in Thy mercy, I commit to Thee, this day, my soul, my body, all my ways and goings, all my deeds and purposes. I pray Thee so to open my heart and mouth, that I may praise Thy Name, Which of all names alone is holy; and since Thou hast created me for the praise of Thy holy name, grant that my life may be to Thine honor, and that I may serve Thee in Thy love and fear. Amen. O GOD, Who givest us not only the day for labor, and the night for rest, but also the peace of this blessed day: We beseech Thee that this season of holy quiet may be profitable to us in heavenly things, and refresh and strengthen us to finish the work which Thou hast given us to do; through. . . RROM the night my spirit awaketh unto Thee, O God, for Thy precepts are a light unto me. Teach me, O God, Thy righteous- ness, Thy commandments and Thy judgments. 104 MORNING PRAYERS 105 Enlighten the eyes of my mind that I sleep not into the death of sin. Drive away all darkness from my heart. Vouchsafe to me the Sun of Righteousness. Guard my life from all reproach by the seal of Thy Holy Spirit. Guide my steps into the way of Peace _ nrouehs: Ca us, O Lord, to pass this day in glad- ness and peace, without stumbling and without stain, that reaching the eventide vic- torious over all temptation, we may praise Thee, the eternal God, Who art blessed, and dost govern all things throughout the ages. Through Thy mercy. . . General. O GOD, Who in the daytime commandest Thy mercy, and in the night season manifestest Thyself: We pray Thee that Thou wouldest both in the day defend us for our salvation, and in the night protect us for our rest; through. .. O MERCIFUL Lord God, Heavenly Father, I render most high laud, praise and thanks unto Thee, that Thou hast preserved me both this night, and all the times and days of my life hitherto, under Thy protection, and 106 OREMUS hast suffered me to live until this present hour ; and I beseech Thee heartily, that Thou wilt vouchsafe to receive me this day, and the residue of my whole life, from henceforth into Thy good keeping, ruling and governing me with Thy Holy Spirit, that all manner of dark- ness and: evil may be utterly chased and driven out of my heart; and that I may walk in the light of Thy truth, to Thy glory and praise, and to the help and furtherance of my neigh- bor; through. . . VAY esata God, Who hast planted the Day-Star in the Heavens, and scattering the night, dost restore morning to the world: Fill us, we beseech Thee, with Thy mercy, so that Thou being our Enlightener, all the dark- ness of our sins may be dispersed; through. . . |B be Thou, O God, almighty Ruler, Who dost make the day bright with Thy sunshine, and the night with the beams of heavenly fire; harken to our prayers, and forgive us both our conscious and unconscious transgressions; clothe us with Thy truth; watch over us with Thy power; save us from all calamity; and give us grace to pass all the days of our life, blameless, holy, peaceful, free from sin, terror and offence; for with Thee is mercy and plenteous redemption, our MORNING PRAYERS 107 Lord and God, and to Thee we bring our thanks and praise; through. . . WE give Thee thanks, O Lord our God, for all Thy goodness at all times and in all places, because Thou hast shielded, rescued, helped and guided us all the days of our lives, and brought us unto this hour. We pray and beseech Thee, merciful God, to grant in Thy goodness, that we may spend this day, and all the time of our lives, without sin, in fullness of joy, holiness and reverence of Thee; but drive away from us, O Lord, all envy, fear and temptations. Bestow upon us what is good and meet. Whatever sin we commit in thought, word, or deed, do Thou in Thy goodness and mercy, pardon. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, through the grace, mercy and love of Thy Only-Begotten Son... O LORD God, King of heaven and earth, may it please Thee this day to order and hallow, to rule and govern our hearts and bodies, our thoughts, words and works, accord- ing to Thy commandments, that we, being helped by Thee, may here and forever and ever, be delivered and saved through. . . 108 OREMUS LORD our God, Who hast chased the slumber from our eyes, and once more assembled us to lift up our hands unto Thee, and to praise Thy just judgments: Accept our prayers and supplications, and give us faith that maketh not ashamed, confident hope and love unfeigned; bless our coming in and going out, our thoughts, words, and works, and let us begin this day with the praise of the unspeakable sweetness of Thy mercy. Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; through. . . ie the hands of Thy blessed protection, and unspeakable mercy, O Lord, I com- mend this day my soul and body, with all the faculties, powers and actions of them both, be- seeching Thee to be ever with me, to direct, sanctify and govern me in the ways of Thy laws, and in the works of Thy command- ments; that through Thy most mighty pro- tection, both here and ever, I may be pre- served in body and soul, to serve Thee, the only true God; through. ... Morning Prayers from the Gelastanum. WE give Thee thanks, holy Lord, Father Almighty, everlasting God, Who hast been pleased to bring us through the night to MORNING PRAYERS 109 the hours of morning, we pray Thee to grant us to pass this day without sin, so that at even- tide we may again give thanks to Thee; through... ISING from our beds, wé implore, O Lord, in our morning prayers, the as- sistance of Thy grace, so that, the darkness of our vices being dispersed, we may be enabled to walk in the light of virtues; through. . . LORD, mercifully regard the hearty de- sires of Thy humble servants which are breathed unto Thee in the morning, and en- lighten the secrets of our hearts with the eye- salve of Thy fatherly goodness, so that dark desires may no longer enslave those whcm the light of heavenly grace hath restored ; through... O LORD, we humbly beseech Thee, the true iene and Author of light, that Thou wouldst vouchsafe to drive away from us the darkness of our vices, and to illuminate us with the light of virtues; through. . . NCREASE in us, O Lord, we beseech Thee, faith in Thee, and kindle within us the light of Thy Holy Spirit evermore; through. . . 110 OREMUS O GOD, Who dividest the day from the night: Separate our actions from the gloom of darkness, that we, ever meditating things which are holy, may live perpetually in Thy praise; through. . . yee forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy light into our hearts, and grant that we, walking by the constant light of Thy com- mandments, and in Thy way, may not in any- thing be beguiled by error; through. . . ieee Thy truth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, shine in, our hearts, and let every wile of the enemy be brought to nought; through... WE give unspeakable thanks to Thy goodness, O Almighty God, Who, hav- ing chased away the gloom of night, hast brought us to the beginning of this day, and also, having removed the blindness of our ig- norance, hast recalled us to the worship and knowledge of Thy name. Illuminate our un- derstandings, Almighty Father, that we, walk- ing in the light of Thy precepts, may follow Thee as our Guide and King; through... OD, Who dispeliest the darkness of igno- rance by the light of Thy Word: In- crease in our hearts that grace of faith, which Thou Thyself hast given us; so that the fire MORNING PRAYERS 111 which Thy grace hath caused to be kindled, may not be extinguished by any temptations; through. . . RACIOUSLY pour into our understand- ings, O Lord, Thy holy light, that we may be evermore devoted unto Thee, by Whose wisdom we were created and by Whose providence we are governed; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. EVENING PRAYERS Lord’s Day Evening. HAG gladd’ning Light, of His pure glory poured, Who is the Immortal Father, Heavenly, blest, Holiest of holies, Jesus Curist, our Lord! Now we are come to the sun’s hour of rest, The lights of ev’ning round us shine, We hymn The Father, Son and Holy Ghost Divine. Worthiest art Thou at all times to be sung Son of our God, Giver of Life, alone; Therefore in all the world, Thy glories, Lord, They own. Amen. ips the evening, and morning, and noon- day, we praise Thee, we bless Thee, we thank Thee, and pray Thee, Master of all, to direct our prayer as incense before Thee; and let not our hearts turn away to words or 112 EVENING PRAYERS 113 thoughts of wickedness; but rescue us from all things that hurt our souls. For, to Thee, Lord, Lord, our eyes look up, and our hope is in| hbeene Gontound aus, noth, O..our, God, through... LORD God, the Life of mortals, the Light of the faithful, the Strength of those who labor, and the Repose of the dead: Grant us a quiet night free from all disturbance; that after an interval of quiet sleep, we may, by Thy bounty, at the return of light, be en- dued with activity from the Holy Spirit, and enabled in peace to render thanks to Thee; through... ATCH over us, O Lord, heavenly Father, and preserve us from every evil which may happen to the body and soul. Grant us grace to take our rest this night in safety be- neath Thy protection. Guard and bless Thy Church and this Thy congregation. Graciously remember, in Thy mercy, those who are in sickness, in need, and in peril. Have mercy upon all mankind; and when at length our last evening cometh grant us then to fall asleep in Thy peace, that we may awake in Thy glory; through. . . 114 OREMUS General. LORD, Who hast delivered us from every arrow that flieth by day, deliver us also from everything that walketh in dark- ness; vouchsafe also that we may pass the course of this night without sin or temptation of evil, and deliver us from all terror and dread which cometh to us from the evil one; through. . . O LORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting God, by Whose prov- idence both the day and night are governed: Vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, as Thou hast this day preserved us by Thy goodness, so still this night to shadow us under the blessed wing of Thy mighty protection, and to cover us with Thy heavenly mercy, that neither the princes of darkness may have any power over us, nor the works of darkness overwhelm us; but that we, being armed with Thy defence, may be preserved from all adversities that may hurt the body, and from all wicked thoughts which may assault and defile the soul; through. . . BIDE with us, O good Lord, through the night, guarding, keeping, guiding, sus- taining, sanctifying, and with Thy love glad- EVENING PRAYERS bis dening us, that in Thee we may ever live, and in Thee we may die; through. . . ISIT, we beseech Thee, O Lord, this habitation, and drive from it all snares of the enemy: Let Thy holy angels dwell herein to keep us in peace, and may Thy bless- ing always be upon us; through... BLESSED GOD, Who neither slumber- est nor sleepest, take us into Thy gra- cious keeping for this night, and make us mindful of that night where the noise of this busy world shall be heard by us no more. O Lord, in Whom we trust, help us by Thy grace so to live, that we may never be afraid to die, and grant that at the last, as now, our vesper hymn may be: I will lay me down in peace and, sleep, for Thou, Lord, makest me dwell in safety; through... O LORD, our God, refresh us with quiet sleep when we are wearied with the day’s work, that being assisted with the help which our weakness needs, we may be de- voted to Thee both in body and soul; through. E PRESENT, O merciful God, and pro- tect us through the silent hours of this night so that we who are fatigued by the 116 OREMUS changes and chances of this fleeting world, may repose upon Thine eternal changeless- ness; through. . . For Saturday Evening. ALMIGHTY GOD, Who after the creation of the world, didst rest from all Thy works, and, as an image of Thine own, didst sanctify a day of rest for Thy creatures: Grant to us that, putting away all earthly cares and anxieties, we may be duly prepared for the services of Thy sanctuary; and that our rest here on earth may be a preparation for the eternal Sabbath promised to Thine elect in heaven; through... Before Going to Rest. H SWEET JESUS, pierce the marrow of my soul with the healing shafts of Thy love, that it may truly burn, and melt, and languish, with the only desire of Thee; that it may desire to be dissolved and to be with Thee; let it hunger only for the Bread of Life; let it thirst after Thee, the Spring and Fountain of eternal light, the Stream of true pleasure; let it always desire Thee, seek Thee, and find Thee, and sweetly rest in Thee; Who livesta). 4. EVENING PRAYERS 117 Pillow-Prayers. I COMMEND myself, and mine, and all who are dear to me, to Him Who is able to keep us from falling, and to present us fault- less before the presence of His glory, to the only wise God and our Saviour, to Whom be glory and majesty, dominion and power, now and forever. Amen. OD, the Father, bless me; God, the Son, defend me; God, the Holy Ghost, preserve me, Now and forever. Amen. IN PREPARATION FOR PARISH WORK General. Fy NLARGE our souls with a divine charity, O blessed God, that we may hope all things, endure all things, and become mes- sengers of Thy healing mercy to the griev- ances and infirmities of men; in all things attune our hearts to the holiness and harmony of Thy kingdom; and hasten the time when Thy kingdom shall come, and Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; through... EACH me, Good Lord, to serve Thee as Thou deservest to be served; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for any reward save that of knowing that I am doing Thy will. Amen. O GOD of all goodness and all grace, Who art worthy of a greater love than I can either give or understand: Fill my heart with such love toward Thee that nothing may seem too hard for me to do or to suffer in obedience 118 PAROCHIAL 119 to Thy will; and grant that thus loving Thee, I may become more like unto Thee daily, and finally obtain the crown of life which Thou hast promised to those who love Thee; through. .. O BLESSED JESUS, Who didst bid all those who carry heavy burdens to come unto Thee: Refresh us with Thy presence, and Thy power; and crown Thy choice of us to be Thy ministers by making us springs of strength and joy for those whom Thou hast sent us to serve; Who livest. .. For Charity. O GOD, Who by Thy holy apostle hast taught us to be all things to all men for the salvation of souls: Mercifully grant that endued with the Spirit of Thy love, I may win souls unto Thee, and attain eternal life; tHEOUCI. For Humility. O GOD, Who raisest up in the hearts of faithful pastors the Spirit of Thy Son to preach the gospel to the poor, and to relieve the distresses of the sick and sorrowful: Grant unto me, I beseech Thee, a full portion 120 OREMUS of the same Spirit, that in humility and love I may so minister unto the necessities of those committed to my charge, as with them to be a partaker of everlasting consolation; through. . For Consecration. TOR? God the Holy Ghost, Promise of the Father, Comforter and Sanctifier: Take of the things of Christ and fill us, that having found all in Him, been built up in faith and filled with His love, we may be enabled by Thy perpetual Light warming our cold hearts to give over our whole selves to unselfish ser- vice, and find in whatever task or burden the gladsome blessing of consecration to Father, Son and Thee; and in every victory over temptation, wrong and sin, the peace of God which passeth understanding; Who liveth and reigneth with the Father and the Son, One God, world without end. Amen. AKE our wills, conform them unto Thine, O Lord Jesus; take our hearts, fill them with Thy love; take our lips, speak through them to Thy kingdom’s spread; take our lives, use them them to Thy blessed purpose; take us, Lord, body, soul and spirit, make us vessels of Thy grace, examples of Thy teaching; take us PAROCHIAL 121 Lord, that we take not ourselves from Thee; and in the end, take us to Thyself, where Thou, O blessed Jesus, livest and reignest. . . For Moral Courage. RANT us, O Lord, such boldness in Thee that we may set our faces as a flint, and not be ashamed, but, contending valiantly for the Truth, may out of weakness be made strong, and conquer in Thy might; through... For Earnestness. (CBee us, O Lord, spotless purity of life, and ardent zeal for the salvation of souls, that in all good works and steadfast faith we may preach Thee, and through Thy mercy, at length come unto Thee, Who art the Author and Giver of everlasting blessedness; through For Perseverance. O GOD, Who bestowest this upon us by Thy grace, that we should be made righteous instead of ungodly, blessed instead of miserable: Be present to Thine own works, be present to Thine own gifts; that they in whom dwells a justifying faith may not lack a strong perseverance; through. . . 122 OREMUS BLESS me, O God, with the vision of Thy being and beauty, that in the strength of it, we may work without haste and without rest; through. . . For Joy. WO can be worthy of this office unless he be first fitted for it by Thy prevent- ing grace and compassion? Since, then, it is of Thy gift, not of our merit, Thou must also interpose Thy guidance, that it may not prove the everlasting punishment of our negligence, but rather be our constant joy. Grant this, Lord, through. . . For Ministerial Success. GOD, Who employest men to plant and water Thy vineyard, whilst Thou alone givest the increase: Grant Thy grace unto Thy fellow-workers, endue them with power to convince the world of sin, and to set forth righteousness. Give them grace to wait on their preaching with earnest prayer, devout study, humble painstaking; strengthen them to plant and water, and do Thou, O Lord, give the increase; through. . . PAROCHIAL 123 For One’s Parishoners. ETERNAL, merciful God, heavenly Father, I beseech Thee for all who are committed to my cure of souls and to my prayer. Grant them all grace and Thy Holy Spirit, that they may confess Thee and Thy dear Son Jesus Christ; grow in right faith, fear and love; and, in unswerving hope, in a Christian, repentant life, abide in Thy will and obedience faithfully to their end. Grant also to me, dear Father, grace to walk be- fore them with a good life and to impart to them pure instruction, and grant that we all, guarded against impure faith and evil life, may come to everlasting salvation; through For the Children of the Parish. ASTER and Saviour, Who hast told us that we must be as the little children in order to come to Thy kingdom, and Who didst love and bless them most tenderly: Grant that our children may be drawn to Thee by Thy Good Spirit and ever kept in Thy ser- vice, so that walking in Thy way, they may ever show forth Thy praise and be one with us in the confession of Thy holy name; Who livest.),%: 124 OREMUS O LORD Jesus, Lover of men, Who didst take little children in Thy arms and bless them: Grant me so to love and tenderly pro- tect the little ones committed to my care, that I may by word and example bring them to Thee and teach them to know and love Thee, and trust in Thy protection; Who livest. . . For the Catechumens. Ve God, heavenly Father, since our salvation depends upon a right know- ledge of Thy holy Word, we beseech Thee therefore, to grant to these children, who have gathered in Thy name, that, their hearts being freed of all worldly thoughts and attractions, they may, with all diligence and earnestness, devoutly hear and grasp Thy holy Word, so that daily they may grow in the saving know- ledge of Thy truth, believe in the holy gospel with all their hearts and persevere faithfully in obedience to Thy will to the end; through Before Bible School. HEAVENLY Father, Whose _ blessed Son hath said, “Suffer the little children to come unto Me”: Prosper with Thy blessing the work of all who labor for the instruction and up-bringing of the young in virtue and PAROCHIAL ize true godliness, especially in our Bible school; grant that as the minds of Thy children are enlightened with knowledge, so their hearts may be daily drawn to the love of Thee and of Thy only Son, our Saviour; Who. . . O ALMIGHTY God, Whose Only-Begotten Son out of great love for His Father’s House abode three days in the Temple, being found there by His mother, seated in the midst of the teachers: We pray Thee, grant also to these children, eagerness to abide in Thy house, to cling gladly to Thy Word and its, saving teaching; increase in them knowledge and wisdom and let them grow in all vir- tues and obedience to Thee and their fellow- men and thereby reach the fullness of the stature of manhood in Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord; Who... IN CONNECTION WITH DIVINE SERVICE On Going to Church, Hew amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts. [ OR? open Thou my lips and purify my heart, that I may worthily magnify Thy glorious name; through... On Entering the Church. O LORD, open Thou my lips to praise Thy name, for I would adore Thee in Thy Church, O Blessed Gop, FATHER, Son, and Hoty Spirit, Who art worthy of all adora- tion and worship, blessing and praise, now and evermore. Amen. BELIEVE in Thee, O God, the Father, my Maker; I believe in Thee, O God, the Son, my Saviour; I believe in Thee, O God, the Holy Ghost, my Helper. Glory be to Thee O Holy Trinity. Amen. BekStvE O God, for Jesus’ sake, my many sins and faults, that joyfully I may worship Thee; grant me Thy Holy Spirit, to 126 DIVINE SERVICE 127 direct my thought, nourish me in Thy Word; and lead me to Thy altar, where in the com- munion of Thy Christ, I may be one in Him, and so live in Him to Thy praise; through the Samer ike O GOD, Whose Word is a light making bright my way to Thee: Open my ears to hear, my mind to understand, my heart and soul to absorb, my life to show forth, Thy blessed word borne to me this day; through... O GOD, Whom to know is to live. . .p. 21. Before or After any Office. O MERCIFUL GOD let that which is per- formed by our humble ministration, be fulfilled by Thy effectual power; through... BE present, O merciful God, that what has been done by our office and ministry, may be confirmed by Thy blessing; through. . . In the Sacristy. "THE Gop of our Lord Jesus Christ, and through Him, the Father of us all, grant that His godly name be hallowed, His king- dom increased, His divine will accomplished and that all that would hinder this be en- 128 OREMUS tirely done away, to the end, that we, in right- eous Christian faith and with the fruits of good works, may live, glorify and praise Him, together with the Son and the Holy Ghost, the one, eternal, true God; for His is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory in eternity Amen. Cor and Master of all things, make us the unworthy, O Lover of men, worthy of this hour, that we, remaining pure from all guile and all hypocrisy, may be united together by the bond of peace and love, being stablished by the sanctification of Thy divine know- ledge, through Thy Only-Begotten Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with Whom... Eee and Giver of Life, Supplier of good things Thou Who didst give to men the blessed hope of everlasting life, our Lord Jesus Christ: Vouchsafe that we may in holiness accomplish this divine liturgy to Thee, to the enjoyment of future blessedness ; to the end that we, ever guarded by Thy might and conducted to the light of truth, may send up to Thee glory and thanksgiving, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, now and ever. WE beseech Thee the Father of the Only- Begotten, the Lord of the universe, the Creator of the creatures, the Maker of things DIVINE SERVICE 129 that have been made; clean hands do we stretch out, and our thoughts do we unfold to Thee../ We pray Thee, have compassion, spare, benefit, improve, multiply us in virtue and faith and knowledge. Visit us, O Lord; to Thee we display our own weaknesses. Be propitious and have pity on us all in common. Have pity, benefit this people. Make it gentle and sober-minded and clean; and send angelic powers in order that all this Thy people may be holy and reverend. I beseech Thee send Holy Spirit into our mind and give us grace to learn the Divine Scriptures from Holy Spirit, and to interpret cleanly and worthily that all the flock present may be helped, through Thy Only-Begotten Jesus Christ in Holy Spirit through Whom to Thee be the glory and the strength both now and unto all the ages of the ages. Amen. ibs OES our God, great, eternal, wonderful, in glory, Who keepest covenant and prom- ises for those that love Thee with their whole heart; Who art the life of all, the Help of those that flee unto Thee, the Hope of those who cry unto Thee: Cleanse me from my sin, secret and open, and from every thought displeasing to Thy goodness; cleanse my body and soul, my heart and conscience, that with a pure heart and a clean soul, with perfect love 130 OREMUS and calm hope, I may venture confidently and fearlessly, to minister before Thee, and pray unto Thee; through... PeORD JESUS, Thou great Arch-Shepherd, it is Thy office in which I serve; it is Thy work, which I do; it is Thy altar, to which I go; it is Thy Word, which I preach; it is Thy precious, redeemed congregation that I am to edify and build up on the foundation of our most holy faith; it is Thy glory, that I seek: Therefore, graciously assist me in this worship that I may minister and complete all according to Thy most holy will; Who livest O LORD, my gracious and faithful God, from Whom cometh all help and bless- ing: Send the Holy Spirit from Thy dwelling place and strengthen me for this service, that I, purified by Thee, may stand in this holy place and bring to Thee holy offerings; throushinu. O MY God, heavenly Father, Thou Lord of hosts, I thank Thee for this exceed- ing grace, that I dare to serve Thee, this day, at Thine altar; and that, prostrate at Thy feet, I may, for my sins and ignorance, and for the sins and ignorance of the people, sup- DIVINE SERVICE 131 plicate Thy mercy: Hear, then, my humble prayer and keep me pure in Thy service; and grant me power of Thy Holy and Hallowing Spirit, that by His mediation, with a con- science free from sin, I may glorify Thee, and call upon Thee in all my ways, and that Thou mayest be gracious to me according to the fulness of Thy mercy; through... LEANSE me, O Lord, and purify my heart, that washed in the blood of the Lamb, I may attain everlasting joys; through they amet... While Vesting. Gave me again, Lord, the robe of immor- tality, which I lost by the sin of the first parents, and although I am unworthy to come unto Thy holy sacrament, grant that I may attain everlasting joy; Who livest. . . As Occasion Permits. | PSMELEBS ER Thine ears, O most merciful God to our prayers, and illuminate our heart by the grace of the Holy Spirit, that I may worthily minister before Thee and love Thee with an eternal love; through. . . 132 OREMUS O GOD, to Whom every heart is open, every desire known, from Whom no secret is hid: Purify the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, that we may love Thee perfectly and praise Thee worthily; through. . . hee the Paraclete, Who proceedeth from Thee, illuminate our minds, we beseech Thee, O Lord, and may. He lead us into all truth, as Thy Son hath promised; through the mame... OD, Who didst teach the hearts of the faithful by the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit: Give to us, in the same Spirit, to think rightly, and through His consolation, to re- joice always; through. . . ISIT and cleanse our consciences, Lord, we beseech Thee: That coming, our Lord, Jesus» Christ)/? Thy’ Son, may” findi/in usa mansion prepared for Himself; through the Same... For Choirs. GOD in Whose temple at Jerusalem were appointed singers and those skilled in instruments of music to set forth Thy DIVINE SERVICE 133 praises: Be present, we beseech Thee, with us Thy servants, and grant that in this our ser- vice, we may worship Thee in spirit and in truth, and at last be found meet to glorify Thy name in Thy temple which is on high; through. .. GOD, to Whom the Cherubim and Sera- phim adoringly sing, Holy, Holy, Holy: Grant that as our voices are uplifted in this service to Thy praise, so we may continually sing and make melody in our hearts unto Thee; through. . . SHORT OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING THE SANCTUARY: Hi [X the Name of the Father... The Psalm, after which is to be said: Glory be to the Father. . . Psalms 84, 86, 130, 43. Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. Our Father, Who art in Heaven... . I said, O Lord, be merciful unto me. . Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee, A< Turn Thee again, O Lord, at the last. And be gracious unto Thy servants. Let Thy priests be clothed with righteous ness. And let Thy saints shout for joy. 134 DIVINE SERVICE 135 Cleanse me, O Lord, from secret faults. And keep back Thy servant from pre- sumptuous sins. O Lord, hear my prayer. And let my cry come unto Thee. (Collects as above. p. 127ff.) IN) THE SANCTUARY On Going to the Altar. N the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. I will go unto the altar of God, even unto the God of my joy and gladness. In the multitude of Thy mercies, O Lord, I go unto Thine altar. O save and deliver me for Thy mercies’ sake. Amen. Before the Altar. (Gene be to Thee; O Holy and Ever- Blessed Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. HOU art worthy to receive glory and honor and power. .. Blessing, honor, glory and power be unto Him That sitteth upon the Throne, and to the Lamb, for ever and ever. Amen. ieee. O Lord, I most humly implore Thee, my many sins, and be gracious to my great unworthiness, granting me Thy blessing and grace so to minister before Thee as will wholly show forth Thy praise and be to the good of souls: through. . . 136 IN THE SANCTUARY 137 Before the Holy Gospel. O LORD and Lover of men, cause the pure Light of Thy divine knowledge to shine forth in our hearts, and open the eyes of our understanding, that we may comprehend the precepts of Thy Gospel; plant in us also the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that we, trampling upon all carnal lusts, may seek a heavenly citizenship, both saying and doing always such things as shall well please Thee; for Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, Christ our God; and to Thee we SeCi IEC nT. After the Holy Gospel. GOD, Who hast sounded into our ears Thy divine and salutary oracles; [lum- inate the souls of us sinners to the compre- hension of that which has been read, so that we may not only be seen to be hearers of spiritual things, but doers of good works, fol- lowing after faith without guile, blameless life, conversation without charge of guilt; in Christ Jesus our Lord, with Whom Thou art blessed, with Thy most Holy and Good and Quickening Spirit, now and ever and to ages of ages, 138 OREMUS Before Preaching. O LORD JESUS, Who hast done all things well, Who makest both the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak: I beseech Thee, lay Thy hands upon me, loose the string of my tongue, that I may speak plain; open the deaf ears of Thy people, that they may hear the words which belong unto eternal life; Who fivestiyco. AtMIGHTY and everlasting God, the source and perfection of all virtues: Grant me, I beseech Thee, both to do what is right, and to preach what is true: that both by action and teaching, I may afford to Thy faithful people the instruction which is of Thy staces through, ... [N the humility of my spirit do I approach Thee, Who hast given unto me hope and spiritual strength; do Thou, therefore, O Son of David, Who hast come to us in the flesh, revealed in mystery, open with the key of Thy cross, the secrets of my heart, sending one of the seraphim, who with a burning coal, taken from Thine altar on high, may purify my unclean lips: O enlighten my mind that I may minister in love to the edification of the hearer, and may not give occasion of error, IN THE SANCTUARY 139 but be sever) a’ preacher) of eternal \truth; through Thee, O my God, Who livest. . . On Entering the Pulpit. [X tne Nate: O LORD, open Thou my lips: and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. Lt the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer. Alt glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Amen. After Preaching. is Thy Name, O God, I, Thy humble ser- vant, have sown Thy seed; do Thou give the increase, to the health of souls, the spread of Thy kingdom and Thy glory. All glory and honor be unto Thee, O God. Amen. Before the Holy Communion. O GOD be merciful to me, the sinner. O HOLY GHOST sanctify us and purify my heart and lips, that in the Name of the Lord and in the power of His Word, I 140 ~ _OREMUS may worthily administer this holy sacrament; Who with... E RENDER Thee thanks, O Lord our God, that Thou hast given us boldness to enter into the Holiest, through the Blood of Jesus, by the new and living Way Which Thou hast consecrated through the veil of flesh of Thy Christ; therefore, thus entering into the tabernacle of Thy glory and brought within the veil, we fall down before Thee, full of fear and dread. . . but Thou, O Lord, send forth Thy grace, and hallow our souls, bodies and spirits, that so with pure hearts we may offer to Thee this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; through the Same... O GOD, Who makest the unworthy worthy. sinners righteous, impure pure: Cleanse my soul and body of all shame and sin and make me a worthy and watchful servant at Thy holy altar. Graciously grant me to bring before Thee acceptable and well-pleasing sac- rifices in true repentance for my sins and misdeeds, for my daily, countless transgres- sions. To a like worthiness prepare all, who this day approach Thy sacrament (especially those who have asked my prayers) ; and may this sacrifice of our broken and contrite spir- its and hearts be acceptable to Thee through IN THE SANCTUARY 141 Him Who offered Himself to Thee, O God Father, the perfect propitiatory Sacrifice, Who is our sinless and only Mediator, through the High Priest, Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son. GOUNe us worthy of this communion also, O God of Truth, and make our bodies to contain purity and our souls prudence and knowledge; and make us wise, O God of Com- passions, by the participation of the body and blood, because through Thy Only-Begotten to Thee is glory and strength in the Holy Spirit, now and to all the ages of the ages. Amen. WE do not presume to come to this Thy table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in Thy manifold and great mercies: We be not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Thy table; but Thou art the same Lord, Whose property is always to have mercy; grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the Flesh of Thy dear Son, and to drink His blood in these holy mysteries, that we may continually dwell in Him and He in us, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by His body, and our souls washed through His most precious blood. REATOR of all things invisible and visible, Thou Who guardest all things with Thy Providence, for all things are 142 OREMUS Thine: O Lord, Thou Friend of souls, I, miserable, unworthy servant, cry unto Thee, the Almighty Lord, because I approach Thy sanctuary and am about to stretch forth my hands to administer Thy Holy Sacrament. Give me, O Lord, Thy Holy Spirit, the Heavenly Fire, Who passeth all understand- ing, softeneth all hardness of heart, wipeth out every evil thought and quieteth all unrest of the soul with its sorrow and pain; and grant, that I, as is meet in Thy steward, may be raised up over every earthly and mortal thought; and that pure in heart and mouth, I may fulfill this most holy and mystery- filled Word, in communion with Thy Christ, Who... AOR I am not worthy that Thou shouldst come under my roof, for it is desolate and ruinous, neither wilt Thou find within me place to lay Thy head; but since Thou hast not disdained to recline in a stable with the brute beasts, nor disdained to be the guest of Simon the Leper, neither hast spurned the woman, who like me, was a great sinner, nor abhorred the washing of her tears: So deign, O Lord, to receive me, the chief of sinners, to the participation of This immaculate and life-giving sacrament. IN THE SANCTUARY 143 "TRUSTING only in Thy mercy, O Lord, Jesus, I draw near: sick that Thou mayest heal me, hungry that Thou mayest feed me, thirsty that Thou mayest give me drink, poor and needy that Thou mayest re- lieve me, desolate to my kind Comforter. But whence is this to me that Thou shouldest come unto me and give Thyself to me? How shall I appear before Thee, how canst Thou come to me a sinner? Thou knowest, O good Lord, that I have no good thing in me to deserve this mercy: I confess my unworthiness, I acknowledge Thy goodness, I give Thee thanks for Thy mercy, I praise Thee for Thine exceeding love. Since therefore, it is Thy will, since Thou hast said, “Come unto Me,’ I come, O Lord; let not my sins move Thee to reject me; be it unto me according to Thy Word; for there is none other Name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved, but Thine, O most blessed Lord and Saviour. And whatsoever is wanting unto me, do Thou, O most merciful Jesus, vouchsafe to supply out of the riches of Thy merits, Thy pains and labors, Thy bitter death, whereby Thou hast redeemed me, Who livest and reignest with. . . 144 OREMUS LORD, all that is in heaven and earth is Thine. I would in full surrender and complete joy, offer myself, a sacrifice, to Thee, and ever remain Thine. O Lord, with upright heart, I consecrate myself to Thee this day, to a constant service, to obedience and as an offering of constant love and praise. Receive me at this Holy Supper; and as Thou art there present, unite Thyself through the same with me and with the com- pany of Thy believers that it may serve them and me to our souls’ health; Who... O LORD JESUS CHRIST, Thou Only- begotten Son of the living God, eternal High Priest, Who hast given Thy body in bitter death for us all, and hast shed Thy blood for the forgiveness of our sins, and now givest us this very body and blood in the blessed Sacrament, commanding us to eat and drink in memory of Thy death: We bring before Thy Divine majesty, these Thy gifts, bread and wine, and pray, that according to Thy Word, through Thy grace, goodness and power, Thou wouldest sanctify, bless and use them that, this bread be Thy body and this wine Thy blood, that all who in true faith, and with contrite hearts, eat and drink there- of, may be blessed unto eternal Life; Who Livestiian. INS DHE SANG LUARY 145 An Epiklesis. O GOD of truth, let Thy holy Word come upon this bread that the bread may be- come the body of the Word, and upon this cup that the cup may become the blood of the Truth; and make all who communicate to receive a medicine of life for the healing of every sickness and for the strengthening of all advancement and virtue, not for condem- nation, O God of truth, and not for censure and reproach. For we have invoked Thee, the Uncreated, through the Only-Begotten in the Holy Spirit. An Eptklesis. Se down upon us also, and upon this bread and upon these cups, Thy Holy Spirit, that by His all-powerful and Divine influence He may sanctify and consecrate them, and make this bread the body, and this cup the blood of the New Testament, of the very Lord and God and Saviour and universal King, Christ Jesus. That to all of us who partake thereof they may tend unto faith, sobriety, healing, temperance, sanctification, the renewal of soul, body and spirit, par- ticipation in the blessedness of eternal life and immortality, the glory of Thy most holy name, and the remission of sins, that Thy 146 OREMUS most holy, precious and glorious Name may be praised and glorified in this, as in all things. At the Consecration. NE Holy, One Lord, one Jesus Christ to the glory of God the Father, blessed for evermore. Amen. Glory be to God in the Highest, and on earth peace to men of good will. Hosannah to the Son of David. Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord: God is the Lord, and He hath appeared unto us. Hosannah in the Highest. Before Communing. O GOD the FATHER in heaven, have mercy upon me, be gracious unto me Thy child, who in childlike fear, am about to approach Thy holy altar. Let me partake of Thy heavenly feast, as Thou hast prepared it for me, to the salvation of my soul. O GOD the SON, SAVIOUR of the world, have mercy upon me, and let me be a loving guest at Thy holy supper. Give me what Thou hast promised and let me take what Thou hast appointed for me. INSTHESSANGCTUARY 147 O GOD the HOLY GHOST, have mercy upon me, be gracious unto me, and grant that I receive this holy sacrament worthily, that through it my weak faith may be strengthened, my cold heart kindled with love, my troubled conscience comforted, my hope freshened, my sinful life bettered, and finally be saved. O LORD help me. Amen. LORD JESUS, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest enter my sinful heart, but Thou knowest my great poverty and need. I long for Thy presence with all my heart, therefore, feed, comfort, strengthen my poor soul; Who livest. . . On Receiving the Bread. (ey be to Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ! Welcome to my soul, Lord Jesus, with the precious food of Thy most holy body, which, with the consecrated bread, Thou now givest me to eat in Thy sacrament, as Thou gavest it for me in Thy bitter death on the cross, for the forgiveness of my sins. May this bless me unto everlasting life. Amen. 148 OREMUS On Receiwing the Wine. Ge be to Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ! Welcome to my soul, Lord Jesus, with the precious drink of Thy most holy blood, which, with the consecrated wine, Thou givest me to drink in Thy sacrament, as Thou didst pour it out on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. May this bless me into ever- lasting life. Amen. Oya HA: most holy body of Christ! blessed Jesus be Thou to me, the sinner, Life, Health and Salvation: be Thou my food, my consolation now, and at the hour of my death. Amen. AIL! most precious blood of my Saviour, washing away ail sin! Most loving Jesus, do Thou cleanse, sanctify and preserve my soul, to everlasting life. Amen. Or: LORY be to Thee, O Lord, Who feedest me with the bread of life! O Lord God, Who didst sanctify us by the offering of the body of Jesus once for all, sanctify me... even me, O heavenly Father. Amen. INV TOE SANCTUARY 149 LORY be to Thee, O Lord Jesus, Who permittest me to drink of the fountain of life freely! Thou hast loved us and washed us from our sins in Thine own blood. To Thee be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Thanksgiving after the Communion. (ate! be to Thee, my Lord and my God, for thus feeding me with Thy most blessed body and blood! Let This heavenly food impart new life and vigor to me, and to all who communicate with me, that our faith may increase daily, that we may become humble and contrite for our sins, may love Thee, serve Thee, delight in Thee, and praise Thee, more fervently and constantly than we have ever done before; O Thou, Who with... WE give thanks unto Thee, O God, even we who are sunken in so many sins and have found no health and comfort save That which is with Thee only: We humbly beseech Thee that Thou wilt not turn from us, though it be but our just desert, the light of Thy countenance, but according to Thy great mercy increase in us continually that which Thou hast already begun; through... 150 OREMUS Concerning the Eucharist, thus give thanks: IRSTF as to the cup: We give Thee thanks, our Father, for the Holy Vine of David. Thy servant, Which Thou hast made known to us through Jesus, Thy Servant; to Thee be the glory unto the ages. As to the broken bread: We give thanks, our Father, for the life and the knowledge which Thou hast made known unto us through Jesus, Thy Servant; to Thee be the glory unto the ages. As this broken bread was scat- tered over the hills, and having been gathered, became one, so may Thy Church be gathered, from the ends of the earth into Thy King- dom; for Thine is the glory and power through Jesus Christ unto the ages. “T Hou hast given unto us, O Lord, sanctifi- cation in the communion of the all-holy body and precious blood of Thy Only-Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; give unto us also the grace of Thy Good Spirit, and keep us blameless in the faith, lead us into perfect adoption and redemption, and to the coming joys of eternity; for Thou art our sanctifica- tion and light, O God, and Thy Only-Begotten Son, and Thy All-Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages. Amen. IN THE SANCTUARY 151 Al Jesus, what canst Thou refuse me, when Thou hast given me Thyself—and where is the confidence that can be too tender? Why should I envy Thy beloved dis- ciple who leaned on Thy breast at Thy last supper? For dost Thou not at present rest in my heart? O let me then, be forever in- violably attached to Thee! Let the sweets of Thy presence so captivate my soul, that dis- gusted with sin, it may be fixed in the contem- plation of Thee, and ever listen with ready obedience to Thy holy inspiration; Who livest. . . ee and accomplished as far as in us lieth, O Christ, our God, is the mystery of Thy dispensation; for we have had the memorial of Thy death, we have seen the figure of Thy resurrection, we have been filled with Thine imperishable life, we have had delight in Thy delicacies, in which there is no satiety, and which do Thou be pleased to award to us all in the world to come, by the grace of Thine eternal Father, and of the holy, good, and life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Before the Benediction. I STRETCH out the hand upon this people and pray that the hand of the truth may be stretched out and blessing given to this Doe OREMUS people on account of Thy lovingkindness, O God of compassion:—May a hand of piety and power and sound discipline and cleanness and all holiness, bless this people, and con- tinually preserve it to advancement and im- provement, through Thy Only-Begotten Jesus Christin the Holy > pirite.. After the Benediction. LORY 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. Co on from strength to strength, and having fulfilled all the Divine service in Thy temple, even now we beseech Thee, Lord our God, make us worthy of perfect loving- kindness, make straight our path, root us in Thy fear, and make us worthy of the heavenly Kingdom, in Christ Jesus our Lord, with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thy all-holy and good and quickening Spirit, now and always and unto the ages. Amen. RANT, O Lord, that as I have now cele- brated Thy worship (and received Thy holy sacrament), so I may likewise, by Thy grace, do honor to Thee in all my daily life; throushsees, INP LHBeSANGTUARY 153 GOD, the life of the faithful, the bliss the righteous: Mercifully receive the prayers of Thy suppliants that the souls which thirst for Thy promises may evermore be filled from Thine abundance; through... LORD, we beseech Thee, grant to Thy Christian people at last to know what now they confess, and to see in perfect love the heavenly gift whereof they oft partake; through... After the Service in the Sacristy. Mest BLESSEDRLORD Mio Syethat which Thou hast commanded, I have done, I did it in weakness, for I am a poor sinner; nevertheless, in obedience to Thy Word and command, this holy work has been finished. Therefore Thy blessing will not be lacking to those who have received Thy body and blood in faith. I humbly worship Thee, and commit to Thy gracious keeping all these souls which Thou hast lately fed with Thy precious gifts through my ministry; and beseech Thee, that Thou wouldest guard and keep them in Thy grace and love that they may be further strengthened and built up until Thou dost finally take them to Thy heavenly feast. 154 OREMUS To Thee be all glory and majesty unto the ages of ages. Amen. O LORD God Almighty, mercifully accept this our service, and grant that we, striving to do Thy will on earth as it is done in heaven, may there with Thy holy angels ever praise Thy blessed name; through... Beeewve for Christ’s sake, O merciful Father, the imperfections of this service, and grant that our lives may show forth Thy praise. Amen. On Leaving the Church. "THE LORD preserve my going out and coming in from this time forth and for evermore. Amen. (Cor be to the Father... Before and after Vespers. ESUS, Master, do Thou meet us while we walk in the way, and long to reach the heavenly country, so that following Thy light, we may keep the way of righteousness, and never wander away into the horrible darkness of this world’s night, while Thou, Who art NG TH EAS ANALY. 155 the Way, the Truth, and the Life, art shining within us; Who livest. .. ie Thy most holy name, O God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, I began my sacred work and service this day; under Thy blessing, I have performed it; and through Thy power completed it. May it be to the eternal bless- ing of my congregation and myself. Gra- ciously receive my humble sacrifice of praise for Thy rich help and mercy. Unto Thee alone, all honor, glory, and praise, unto the ages of ages. Amen. LITANIES LITANY FOR MATINS. Geis be to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee. Glory to Thee, Who givest me sleep, to re- cruit my weakness, and to remit the toils of this fretful flesh. To this day, and all days, a perfect, holy, peaceful, healthy, sinless course, V ouchsafe, O Lord. The angel of peace, a faithful guide, guar- dian of souls and bodies, to encamp around me, and ever to prompt what is salutary, V ouchsafe, O Lord. Pardon, and remission of all sins and all of- fences, Vouchsafe, O Lord. To our souls what is good and convenient, and peace to the world, Vouchsafe, O Lord. 156 LITANIES 157 Whatever is true, whatever is honest, what- ever is just, whatever pure, whatever lovely, whatever of good report, if there be any vir- tue, if any praise, such thoughts, such deeds, Vouchsafe, O Lord. A Christian close, without sin, without shame, and, should it please Thee, without pain, and a good answer at the dreadful and fearful judgment seat of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Vouchsafe, O Lord. AMEN, LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS eee have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O Jesus, hear us. O Jesus, hear us. O GOD, the Father in Heaven, Have mercy upon us. O GOD, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy upon us. O GOD, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy upon us. O Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy upon us. JESUS, Son of the living God, Jesus, Splendor of the Father, Jesus, Brightness of eternal light, Jesus, King of glory, Jesus, Sun of righteousness, Jesus, Most admirable, Jesus, Most delectable, 158 Have mercy upon us. LITANIES Jesus, Strength of God, Jesus, Patron of the future ages, Jesus, Counsel of the mighty angels, Jesus, most powerful, Jesus, most patient, Jesus, most obedient, Jesus, most gentle, Jesus, most loving, Jesus, our Lover. JESUS, Peace of GOD, Jesus, Author of life, Jesus, Pattern of virtues, Jesus, Lover of souls, Jesus, our God, Jesus, our refuge, Jesus, Father of the poor, Jesus, Treasure of the faithful, Jesus, Good Shepherd, Jesus, True Light, Jesus, Eternal Wisdom, Jesus, Infinite Good, Jesus, our Way and Life, Jesus, Joy of the angels, Jesus, King of the patriarchs, Jesus,Master of the apostles, Jesus, Teacher of the evan- gelists, 159 Have mercy upon us. Have mercy upon us. 160 OREMUS Jesus, Courage of the martyrs, Jesus, Light of the confessors, Jesus, Crown of the saints: Have mercy upon us. Be merciful, Spare us, O Jesus. Be merciful, Hear us, O Jesus. From all evil, From all sin, From Thy wrath, From the snares of the devil, From everlasting death: Deliver us, O Jesus. Through the mystery of Thy incarnation, Through Thy nativity, Through Thy infancy, Through Thy most holy life, Through Thy woes, : Through Thy agony and passion One! Nad Through Thy cross and langour, ; Through Thy death and burial, Through Thy resurrection, Through Thy ascension, Through Thy joys, Through Thy glory: LITANIES 161 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Grant us Thy peace. O Jesus, hear us. O Jesus, hear us. LORD, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy, upon us. OUR Father, Who are in Heaven... V: Blessed be the Name of the Lord. R: From this time forth and for evermore. O LORD, make us to have equally a per- petual fear and love of Thy holy name, be- cause Thou never leavest those destitute of Thy governance, whom Thou hast founded in the steadfastness of Thy love; through. . . V: I will praise the name of God, R: And will magnify Him with thanksgiving. 162 OREMUS O LORD, JESUS CHRIST, Who hast said: Ask and ye shall receive, seek and ye shall find, knock artd it shall be opened to you: Grant to us now asking, we beseech Thee, the true affection of Thy most holy name, that we may love Thee with our whole heart, mouth and in all our work, and never cease from Thy praise; Who livest. . . V: God hath highly exalted Him, R: And given. Him a name which is above every name. O GOD, Who hast made the name of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, most dear to Thy faithful people, and most terrible to the evil spirits: Grant, we beseech Thee, that all we who worship This name on earth, may re- ceive in this life the sweetness of Thy holy consolations, and in the world to come, the joy of exaltation, and of eternal blessedness in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth... a8 DIPANY On STH E PASSION | EyGhce have mercy upon us, Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O GOD, the Father in heaven, Have mercy upon us. O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy upon us. O God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy upon us. O Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy upon us. JESUS, Son of the living God, Have mercy upon us. From all evil, O Jesus, deliver us. From sudden, unprepared or evil death, O From the snares of the devil, shee From anger, hatred or ill-will, From everlasting death: 163 164 . OREMUS By the mystery of Thy incarna- tion, By Thy .most holy life and con- versation, By Thy most bitter passion and death, By Thine agony and bloody sweat, By Thy thrice repeated prayer, By Thy bonds and stripes, By Thy sacred body buffeted and smitten, By the spitting upon Thy adorable face, By the false judgment pronounced on Thee by Caiaphas, By Thy being set at nought by Herod, By the shameful stripping off of Thy garments, By Thy painful crown of thorns, By Thy purple robe of mockery, By Thy most unjust condemnation, By Thy bearing Thine own cross, By Thy footprints traced in blood, By the tearing off of Thy gar- ments, By the cruel straining of Thy sacred limbs, By Thy dread crucifixion, By the up-raising of Thy cross, O Jesus, deliver us. LITANIES 165 By the anguish which Thou didst suffer, By the insults which Thou didst endure, By Thy prayers and tears, O Jesus, By the shedding of Thy most | deliver us. precious blood, By Thy patience and humility, By the love wherewith Thou didst love us to the end: We sinners, beseech Thee, to hear us: O most loving Jesus. That being dead unto sin, we may live unto righteousness, That we may not glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, That we may take our cross daily and follow Thee, We beseech That Thy blood may cleanse Thee to us from dead works to hear us, serve the living God, O Jesus. That looking unto Thy ex- ample, we may follow Thy steps, That being partakers of Thy sufferings, we may be also of Thy glory: 166 OREMUS O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Grant us Thy Peace. V: We adore Thee, we bless Thee, O Jesus. R: Because by Thy cross and passion Thou hast redeemed the world. O LORD, JESUS CHRIST, Son of the liv- ing GOD, Who at the sixth hour was lifted upon the cross for the redemption of the world, and didst shed Thy blood for the re- mission of our sins: We humbly beseech Thee, that by the virtue and merits of Thy most holy life, passion and death, Thou wouldst grant us to enter into the gates of paradise with joy; Who livest. . . aN EPTANY)/ OF THE HOY SACKAMEND eee have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O GOD, the Father in heaven, Have mercy upon us. O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy upon us. O God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy upon us. O Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy upon us. LIVING Bread, Which camest down from heaven, Hidden God and Saviour, Perpetual Sacrifice, Pure Oblation, Lamb without spot, Food of angels, Hidden Manna, Daily Bread, Word made flesh and dwelling in us, Bread of life, Cup of blessing: Have mercy upon us. 167 168 OREMUS Mystery of the faith, Fulness of Divine love, Medicine of immortality, Bread made flesh by the power of the word, Priest and Victim, Have mercy Hope of penitents, upon us. Refreshment of holy souls, Food by the way for those who die in the faith, Pledge of glory in the life to come: . Be merciful unto us. Spare us, good Lord. Be merciful unto us. Hear us, good Lord. From unworthy reception of Thy body and blood: Good Lord, deliver us. From the lust of the flesh, From the lust of the eye, Good Lord, From the pride of life, deliver us. From all occasions of sin: LITANIES By the deep humility with which Thou didst wash the disciples’ feet, By that great love with which Thou didst institute this holy sacrament, By Thy most sacred body and precious blood, which Thou hast left us in the sacrament of the altar, By the wounds which Thou receivedst for us, and by Thy death upon the cross: 169 Good Lord, deliver us. We poor sinners do beseech Thee, To hear us, O! Lord God. That it may please Thee to preserve in us faith, rever- ence and devotion, with re- gard to this wonderful sacrament, Dhatit: sic. toforeviveus for having received it at any time without due prepara- tion, Dhatvit Wee to) bringwish by a true confession of our sins to a frequent and worthy use of this holy sacrament, We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 170 OREMUS Thatitier cower ant sno wus the precious and heavenly | fruits Of this most holy | We beseech sacrament, Thee to Thagritien. oto) COmtOotte valid: heats defend us in the hour of our | good Lord. death, with this heavenly food for our journey: SON OF GOD, We beseech Thee, to hear us. Tord have rmercy upomi1uss sens OUR GEATHER,) Who art in. Heavens eae V: Bless the Lord, O my soul, R: And all that is within me, bless His holy name. O LORD GOD, Who hast left unto us in a wonderful sacrament a memorial of Thy passion: Grant we beseech Thee, that we may so use this sacrament of Thy body and blood, that the fruits of Thy redemption may con- tinually be manifest in us; Who livest.... . XA RUAN You Oba Co Rytov GHOS TD: LORD: have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O GOD, the Father in heaven, Have mercy upon us. O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy upon us. O God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy upon us. O Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy upon us. O HOLY GHOST, by Whose wondrous power the incar- nation of our Lord was wrought in the Virgin’s womb, O Holy Ghost, Who teachest us all things, and guidest us into all truth, O Holy Ghost, Who makest intercessions for us with groanings that cannot be uttered, 171 Have mercy upon us. 172 OREMUS O Holy Ghost, by Whom we are born again and made heirs of. eternal life, O Holy Ghost, Who helpest our infirmities, O Holy Ghost, Who quickenest us, and purifiest our hearts by faith, O Holy Ghost, Who art a dis- cerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart: From all evil, Deliver us, O Holy Ghost. Be merciful unto us, Spare us, O Holy Ghost. Be merciful unto us, Hear us, O Holy Ghost. From all sins of thought, word and deed, From the crafts and assaults of the devil, From presumption and despair, From unbelief and hardness of heart, From uncleanness of heart and life, From anger, hatred and _ ill- will, Have mercy upon us. Deliver us, O Holy Ghost LITANIES 173 From impurity of body and soul, a From obstinacy and impen- | <~°1V*? i O Holy iTence, Ghost. From indifference in the ser- vice of God: Thou Who procedest from the Father and the Son, Thou Who didst overshadow the Virgin, Thou Who descendest upon the Son} Help of God in the form of a dove, us, Thou Who wast poured out upon the { Good holy apostles, Lord. Thou Spirit of love, Thou Spirit of joy, Thou Spirit of peace, Thou Who dwellest in us: By Thine invisible anointing, as us, By the abundance of Thy grace, Good Lord. We sinners do beseech Thee, To hear us, O Holy Ghost. 174 OREMUS That Thou wouldest cleanse and sanctify all the members of Thy holy Church, That Thou wouldest adorn the Bride of Christ with mani- fold gifts, That Thou wouldest bless and protect our synod, together with all its clergy and insti- tutions, That Thou wouldest grant us all the spirit of prayer and reverent worship, That Thou wouldest adorn our lives with patience and humility, That Thou wouldest kindle in us love and mercy, That Thou wouldest clothe us with chastity, That Thou wouldest help us that we grieve Thee not, O Holy Ghost, whereby we are sealed unto the day of re- demption, That Thou wouldest work in us Thy grace and bring us to everlasting life: We beseech Thee to hear us, O Holy Ghost. LITANIES 175 O Lord God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Grant us Thy Peace. O Christ hear us, O Christ hear us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. OUR FATHER, Who art in Heaven... V: Create in me a clean heart O God. R: And renew a right spirit within me. GEN D, I beseech Thee, Almighty God, the Holy Ghost, into my heart, that He may rule and direct me according to Thy will, comfort me in all my temptations and af- 176 OREMUS flictions, defend me from all error, and lead me into all truth, that I being steadfast in the true faith, may increase in love and in all good works and in the end obtain everlasting life; through. . . LEP ANY OPIN PERCHES SION | [SESEF have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O GOD, the Father in Heaven: Have mercy upon us. O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world: Have mercy upon us. O Holy Trinity, One God: Have mercy upon us. O God, Whose ear is open to our prayer: Graciously regard those for whom we offer our supplications. O Christ, hear us. O Christ, hear us. From all evil: : ; Good Lord, deliver them. From all sin: 177 178 OREMUS From the crafts and assaults of the devil; From the temptations and lusts of the flesh; From loneliness and despair; From carelessness and forget- fulness of duty; From loss of courage and devotion; From making shipwreck of their faith; And from falling away from ibhees By Thy coming to save man- kind; By Thy selfless service ; ~By Thy loveto the’ weary and heavy laden; By Thy healing touch to the sick ; By Thy word of invitation to all; ByiThy/welcio me: to wthe sinner ; By Thy cross and passion; By Thy victory; By the might of Thy salva- tion ; O Lover of men: Good Lord, deliver them. Help them, good Lord. LITANIES 179 In all time of their tribula- tion ; In their hour of need; any iy In their hour of death; 6 ‘ And in the day of judgment: We poor sinners do beseech Thee: To hear us, O Lord God. And to grant them Thy guidance and pro- tection ; To keep them pure in thought, word and deed ; To guard their lives and souls; To make them valiant soldiers of the cross; To hold them steadfast in their allegiance to our country ; To be their Protection in danger ; To be their Refreshment in hardship; To be their Comfort in suffering; To be their Companion in the weary and lonely hours; To make them gentle and lovers of their fellowmen ; And in the hours of trial, keep Thou them in the hollow of Thy hand: We humbly beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 180 OREMUS To preserve our country at all times, whether times of peril, peace or prosperity; To direct and protect our President, his coun- sellors, and all in authority; To foster in our hearts reverence for the Law of our Land; To uphold our army and navy; To grant victory to every righteous cause, for which our nation is contending; To weld our nation as one in loyalty and faithful devotion; And to turn all mankind to Thy cross and to fill all hearts with love for Thee: We humbly beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. To behold and succor all who are in danger, necessity and tribulation; To protect all who travel by land or water; To comfort and heal the wounded; To mitigate and shorten the pains of the dying ; To set free the captives; To protect and provide for all fatherless and widows; : To overthrow man’s inhumanity to man; To bless and strengthen all who are min- istering to their fellowmen; LITANIES 181 And to have mercy upon all men: We humbly beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. To forgive our enemies; To turn their hearts that they may cease their enmity ; To incline their hearts and ours that we may walk together in meekness and peace; To restore speedily to all nations just and lasting peace; And graciously to hear our prayers: We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God: We beseech Thee to hear us. O Lamb of God, That takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, That takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, That takest away the sin of the world; Grant us Thy peace. O Christ, hear us. O Christ, hear us. 182 OREMUS Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. OUR FATHER, Who art in heaven... Let us humble ourselves before God, let us implore the Father Almighty: Who graciously heareth those who call upon Him and forsaketh not those who trust in Him. OF how great is Thy compassion, O Lord: in that Thou succorest the captives, pitiest the wretched and afflicted, art indulgent to sinners, comfortest those driven hither and yon, raisest up the oppressed, hearest the praying: To those who have not, give! grant forgiveness to sinners: convert the peoples to calling on and honoring Thy Name; put in our hearts that mercy which Thou O Holy and Merciful God, showerest on us; and hear our prayers through the merits of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. LITANIES 183 Let us carry before the throne of mercy our needy brethren: That He Whose love never faileth, may grant them His blessing. 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 Thy mercy; give them com- fort and sure confidence in Thee; defend them from the danger of the enemy; and keep them in perpetual peace and safety; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. bets pray our Lord, the Princeot) Peace to establish His reign in every heart: That His Kingdom may come and His will be done. Fy TERNAL Father, Who in the sending of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, didst speak Peace to the world, and in the blood of His Cross hast opened the way to all mankind to find peace with and in Thee: Hold Thou the Cross high that every eye may see, fire every heart with Thy Spirit that all may accept in Christ the way of life, that follow- ing His holy example and burning with His 184 OREMUS zeal of service, all mankind may be one brotherhood in Him, and Thy peace possess every heart and rule in all the nations of the world, through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who. . . Amen: Pe a Be) ee EL Bes TCC [ORD GOD, the Father in Heaven, ; Have mercy upon him. Lord God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy upon him. Lord God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy upon him. Be gracious to him. Spare him, good Lord. Be gracious to him. Help him, good Lord. From all sin, Good Lord, deliver him. From all unbelief and doubt, From Thy just and dreadful wrath, From the crafts and assaults of the devil, Defend him, From the fear of eternal | good Lord. death, From the anguish and pains of hell, And from all evil: 185 186 OREMUS By Thy holy nativity, By Thine agony and_ bloody sweat, Help him, O By Thy cross and passion, Lord God. By Thy glorious resurrection and ascension: In the hour of death, Vee him, And in the day of Judgment: Jgood Lord. We poor sinners beseech Thee: To hear us, O Lord God. That Thou wouldest give him health of body and soul; That he may confidently look to Thy fatherly goodness for whatsoever is needful; That he may be enabled to call upon Thee in true faith; That Thy good angel may defend, direct and conduct | Hear us, hum in all his ways; good Lord. That, in steadfast faith, he may withstand and _ over- come all temptation; That he may resign himself, body and soul, to Thy will; That he may truly know and heartily repent of all his sins; LITANIES 187 That he may find comfort in Thy goodness and mercy; That he may willingly forgive all jis enemies and_per- secutors ; That he may turn away from all lusts and pleasures of the world; That his desire may be unto Thee and the treasures of Thy heavenly kingdom ; Heariie) That he may await his last ood Lord, hour in patience; That he may commit his spirit into Thy hands; That Jus departure may be in peace; That he may have part in the resurrection unto life; That he may meet Mis Lord with joy; That he may live for ever in Thy kingdom: O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God; Have mercy upon him. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon lum. 188 OREMUS O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Have mercy upon him. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world; Grant him Thy peace. Amen, ee GOD, merciful Father, Who tenderly carest for us in our need and sorrow, and gavest Thy Son to be tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin, that we might have a faithful High Priest Who can be touched with the feeling of our infirmities: We Thy children beseech Thee for our afflicted brother, who lieth under Thy mighty hand, that Thou wouldest not enter into judgment with him for huis sins, but strengthen and comfort Jum by Thy Holy Spirit in faith and patience, that is sickness may be to Thy glory and the salvation of Mis soul; through... CITANY FORSTER DYING ly See have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. O GOD, the Father in Heaven Have mercy upon him. O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world: Have mercy upon him. O God, the Holy Ghost; Have mercy upon him. Be gracious unto him. Spare him, good Lord. Be gracious unto jim. Help him, good Lord. From Thy wrath; From an evil death; Good Lord, From the pains of hell; deliver From the power of the devil; him. From all evil: 189 190 OREMUS By Thy holy nativity; By Thine agony and bloody sweat ; By Thy cross and passion; By Thy death and burial; Help him, By Thy glorious resurrection good Lord. and ascension; By the grace of the Holy Ghost, the Comforter: In the hour of death; Help him, And in the day of judgment; good Lord. We poor sinners do beseech Thee To hear us, O Lord God. That Thou wouldest spare him; We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Amen. MA SOURCES PREPARATORY. COLLECTS POT COLE PLO AT Letere ae itereen ati ovevsccas Anselm Ww iieavenlys Hatheriacrgnew ness: Luther Wisachedsrieare. Ol LeSusieeeiicce. cere. Roman COLTECTSFANDIE BRAY ERS Brief Prayers and Aspirations NER ISIN Geese teehee No. 3, John Cosin Before Divine Worship....No. 4, Edward White Benson After Divine Worship.............. No. 2, Jerome On Passing or Entering a Church Berore thea Grosse... No. 2, Jerome Before Reading Holy Scripture On Beginning any Work Grace before Meat Thanksgiving after Meat At Eventide Before Sleep Most of the Aspirations are from Car- dinal Bona’s Via Compendu ad Deum. y 191 192 OREMUS GORLEGIS Adoration O'.God Whom to know......cctl cus Anselm Blessed} be Gods vag en es... Sursum Corda RL OMSPESUIGM stort aot cure eteeaat Sursum Corda SDITIt OL LlLer ve.t tele heteeere ts Sursum Corda Glory to our Ascended Lord..Sursum Corda Fath Hope Love For Divine Aid in one’s Calling Lord iGod> Thou hast) placed: :civ.:-scs Luther O God Almighty........ Greek Lit. of St. James For Grace to do one’s Work O God, Who hast commanded, James Martineau O Lord, give us the grace........ Henry Alford O God, the Sovereign Good, William Bright For the Holy Ghost Heavenly King, Paraclete, Midnight Office, Greek Church May the outpouring, Gelasian Sacramentary Leti Uhywimer CV ccna: Laitlesaeeten eee Mozarabic Od Merci tuWmord ce enue cree Thomasius Almighty, Everlasting, Dionysius, the Carthusian SOURCES 193 To Abound in Good Works Plantar srit® L M1 MOUSE. ass sceccsaes se Dionysius Before Reading Holy Scripture Re VePIAStiNOn GO Ma cieccesclen: Luther Almighty . . Whose Word, John Bugenhagen MOT Cm LESS. OU is 11 Seite ner iedstect ce: Luther OR GCOU WITHA VV NOtlsreaeetse cee Mozarabic After Reading Holy Scripture O God, Father of all mercies.............. Luther Eternal Father..Oestreich Kirchen Ordnung A Thanksgiving for the Holy Gospel We give thanks, Oestreich Kirchen Ordnung Before Study Almighty God, without........ Samuel Johnson O God, Who hast ordained, Samuel Johnson O Thou, Who enlightenest..Priest’s Pr. Book O Lord God, the Fountain............ erate. Before Preparing a Sermon O God, the Holy Ghost Giverie iol ChCnet erates... Henry S. Nash OP fordeand toa vioulernlsi. William Bright TE CITARIEIIMG I eeee Nec tn eee T PIT: testa secedss Fulgentius For Illumination PCL UY MELOY PLOT ier cite. -ccee, Mozarabic 194 OREMUS Lighten wOuGuey Suis arc ets Mozarabic Almighty ny; lightemiats.uiarecue Dionysius GranveOr Lorde cui eee Mozarabic For Faith Almighty, Lord God Braunschweig-Lueneberg Kirchen Ordnung Almighty, Merciful.......... Saxe-Coburg K. O. Venu DEC ata ccouac Leontine Sacramentary For Hope MaVite NODelnitae mice tate Mozarabic VaWt doves tpt Gy, Utes he DRAW ebune Thoranb dels <0 Ko! Mozgarabic O Lord, make us, Ludolphus, the Carthusian LthisueOoditornis.7, cect reese Mozgarabic For Love Conhirina © mleord ater ctr tee Leonine Oi Goda WhO wnaASE cel tae ec eic Mozarabic For Heavenly-Mindedness Grant me piivectencitie vce. lere sean ee Leonine For Devout Mindedness OiLordswithiw homes Mozarabic For Grace to Praise; God ON. Grod ENEUELODG. caste seecweerceeeitcicen Thomasius OyDordMesisy@hristm cannes wise Dionysius God WEOWmartt.. conc. ae, ter ccen tere Ludolphus GChristinthes Mord.) jicettectine einer Alcuin SOURCES 195 Almighty and Holy Spirit, Philip Melanchthon For Spiritual Communion OPUS OC MLDCRLLCAILL Lae Upreittanetsstacises Ludolphus For Wisdom OTASOC ey EL HOUNVVDOEAL tre isctcctrcss. Ludolphus We Croodw one pier nvence tee... Ludolphus Wy Godmthe Searchenetcntes ccc: Dionysius To Pray Aright COLO 1G Dam Heer cneeteticcnt ste: Leonine OPT OrdY VW TOLSCESE ciiscsossaussceetes C. G. Rossetti For the Spirit of Prayer POE GOUBO Ue LTOpe yee aciiter retest tetststee, Gelasian For Growth in Grace CSO MVY HO UTD e her etecesiueed eos ede ts steak erat Leonine To Love Righteousness CEPA te ORC aerate ety ete tacseestaneat Mozarabic For Consecration COMELOLV IS PILit aren eerste ccseee Augustine CAUSE NIS, OM LOLC Mt ae tc scccssacsacs Mogarabic Lord, do Thou turn me.......... Jeremy Taylor PAVING COT, AVINS S LOLG ses sccceslacewis E. B, Pusey Self-surrender Pordstakeimylipseec....:. W. H. H, Aitken 196 OREMUS To do God’s Will OIG fn oF) Nel kee eee rre fee Gregory, the Great For Purity of Heart Onoda nov lovestallinow suede Dionysius To Abound in Works of Mercy Or Gbhrist."our,: Godcrsvekes wee: Mozarabic For Godly Life Makesus)/O) (oordye ace eee Mozarabic For Grace to use one’s Gifts Or VordiGodanuinntmrcntcertnene Ludolphus For Divine Guidance and Protection Grantsusn Oat Ord itera, ccmcnet, stents Gelasian Grant . . unto us who........ Roman Breviary COMP BORUMMICCE DEL Uettr eccrine Dionysius STO Wiel Ravilarstr rn at creer sete eects Dionysius Ocourmininoiangs Gods icditeavauan Dionysius Considetianc aneata wastecete nt: Mozarabic ILOTO a Cousot ISLiannyecristeeccn Dionysius Openvreei iiymearsicncinci ee Ludolphus CT Mb vanercitu ly cate eae Mogarabic Wie Datel CGR etre. 2-0. tcssscvarsnaettec ate eeeeaeee Jerome Before a Journey O God, Who didst cause.............. Itinerarium yilgod,s Whos didstibringws.cs1e. Itinerarium LA SSEST. US Mente ts nvss cov cucanelemenomanetee Itinerarium Granti)) We.thatelhy Wamilyeu.s: Itinerarium SOURCES 197 After a Safe Return Almighty . . Who Orderest For Angelic Guard OP Od IVVNOne cot tiine ees Roman Breviary For Meekness Almighty .. grant that, Gregorian Sacramentary O God, mercifully grant Against Pride (LOL Ce NIGSURELIC eres tty iy. veeeee Df ozarabic To Rejoice in other Men’s Success Almighty God give me............ Henry S. Nash Against a Froward Heart WY CRSIINSROLAINICTOY crt cdsscctscctesdeesel ine Mozarabic For obedience Make wus O1VdiICK Netitiictseccc: C. G. Rossetti For Prudence TEER ISCO le ila cm een Moidoces Mozarabic ROMA LIT LGE: Be oir traete dBase out se see ce8s Mozarabic PMI y OO ite easateit caries sseteescees Ludolphus Bettourelipsnecae ee Mozarabic, altered VV CHDAULTIOON DMs reassert tr iturecoascese Jerome 198 OREMUS Tongue and Lips Weerbuk Rhee i itinettetan este te Gregorian Temper and Tongue Ol Lordstour Refuge: asics. C. G. Rossetti Secret Sins Almighty, Eternals God. wiee.ce Gelasian ‘ For Deliverance from Temptation O Lord . . renew O Lord, my Support For Victory in Temptation On GodmthenViighty wens Roman Breviary O Thou, Who in the wilderness Almighty God, the Preserver........ Ludolphus O God, Who hast willed................ Mozarabic For Renewal Wewhaveviwalkedssnissiete nee Mozarabic In Trouble Wervcallyon wT hee wise Mozarabic In Adversity Redeem MOP Lord wes seseccuscees Mozarabic OV Gods them hoa ne taiacae cme Mogzarabic O -Godithes Mather tec Mozarabic O Lord, those are increased........ Mozarabic Almighty, Everlasting God, Lueneberg K. O. SOURCES 199 In Suffering O Thou, Who chastenest........ C. G. Rossetit CM Od AW NOSCHOYESiccceriseessvectises size Mozarabic For Strength to Suffer and Persevere O Lord, let that become.... Thomas a Kempis In Cross Bearing ORLLOrd a Wa taCLOsStincny tsscretre EY BaPusey In Danger Cia itey Wu CACKW El. acid tee Roman Breviary In Persecution Godse Who (searchest::....ticscsecetessnees Thomasius In Deep Distress OC eordy letu Lin MeLCys set seesesseioees Mozarabic OPCordeew ho teidstinsc.cciessccscssoascss Mozarabic Against Despair Almighty God, although................ Mozarabic For Hope ’mid Tribulation LGALIUS FWel Di LEC res in ceseeecssees Thomasius To Rejoice in God’s Will toward us O God, Who chastenest...............sss08 Leonine For Repentance O God, Incomprehensible.............. Ludolphus For Constancy Almighty and most Merciful........ Gregorian 200 OREMUS WEPKNO Wenn LOT heir eae Mozarabic On Gh eshinae oh eel nn aeons Mozarabic For Forgiveness Cleansers) ae en eee tere ean Mozarabic Weel DDG eae alsin ouatenat: Mozarabic FEGATMIISHeCeN taeystaucceoeeh ee ieteeee a settee ee Mozarabic. OrLord, the ‘Expectation aca Mozarabic We have sinned........ Monday Office, II Week of the Fast, Greek Church After Receiving Absolution Almighty, Everlasting, Schwaebisch-Hall K. O. TOT PESUS wiect eyatocsionsiascccage ieee Mozarabic For Peace O}D.Gods orn Reince.\ nes ayee Mozarabic NM OUCHSa Teles cescxcsrtsrececeteenoess cance: Ludolphus Ov Gods hokartureace 7a. Mozarabic © God Whothast) tationt: u,cctees Leomine That one’s Prayer be heard OC) HCHIPISG Rr c.iecscces hom actenientea raced Mozarabic Thanksgiving for heard Prayer O God, Whose mercy............. Loehe’s Agenda O Lord {wab. Pheer nek: Loehe’s Agenda For Contentment Grant) Oye Mord ciccdicceteccsespecce teeeeaeeeee Leonine Pulmroh ty eGo petites ceten es Oestreich K. O. SOURCES 201 BOR STH EAC HURGH General SE ETH TOC A Bey case ea TS ae are Ludolphus vat heabhedal gal Oz 016 beta de peragen Acts of St. Damasius OiGod) Whose’ Thronesiikscccet. Mozarabic meal isty thea. VV OLdus gee ette nts nes Ludolphus CL DOM WHOA Lees ietieen sets. Mozarabic In Time of Trial Let the sorrows For the Propagation of the Gospel SJMINLOSERC OL IO Gra tstret enero tases Mozarabic For Christian Umty O God, our Father, Jacobite Liturgy of St. Dionysius For the Parish Church.....Common Ser. Book For the Mimstry Heese tOI Tae LOL CO ret ear ccsast ceieseuss Mozarabic LOL Van SOL Citar csetereeetatscete coccenssetiees Leonine For Men for the Mimstry DAE Gre Base. Denne. c.ss, E. W. Benson For Those about to be Ordained COPLOLd, Our sGrOG atk Ordinal, Greek Church For the Anniversary of Ordination O God, by Whose command.............. Gelasian 202 OREMUS For Synod Enlighten us OORATING St ywar ev teeccucoercc re ametertness POPri pre For Missionaries O Lord Jesus Christ O Lord make ready For Confirmants Oi Gods Whose Spirit... ..))..0essuvctes Gelasian For the Mimstry of Mercy Most Merciful Father FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS For a Family Almighty . . be Thou present.......... Gelasian Wer: Dep Enee. noses tte atcotsaees ra cuaeee Gelasian OrAimichtyeGodihiaecwece E. W. Benson Bless, O God, Family Prayers, Ch. of Ireland For one’s Parents ALMmip tye soci. atc aeitenec e John Cosin For one’s Children Almighty God, the Father............ John Cosin Almighty, Everlasting God....Waldeck K. O. O Word esis (Christ. icc. ane E. W. Benson For a Friend O God, Who by the grace.............. Gregorian Almighty .have “mercy; 2knn. Gregorian SOURCES 203 For Brethren and Friends in Distant Lands Almighty Father........ Com. Prayer, Scotland For a Friend on His Birthday ECOG ATG) Lilteenerctuceestcctsssatesttevesces Gelasian BORVEHESSICK: General Sovereign Lord..Office for the Sick, Gk. Ch. SOAS OUABVY TIOKCN EC eteetccli act cissuccceanes Gelasian MAO SAVY HOR ASE es eee: ercsioceccscess Gelasian Before Holy Communion for the Sick Almighty God . . since........ Loehe’s Agenda Almighty, Everlasting God, Visitation of the Sick, Waldeck K. O. Almighty God, Merciful........ Waldeck K. O. ebeicWe: ANU tore bea renehwantcb cog th San eaiyaien John Cosin LORS WECCH LESS a ctiae eit usa teoactss John Cosin Thanksgiving for Recovery from Sickness O God, in Whose hand FOR THOSE FOR WHOM I SHOULD PRAY For the Laborer Almighty God, Who.............. Oestreich K. O. For the Contrite OP Gode Who hastapitysce.secileecss0: Dionysius 204 OREMUS For the Outcasts OvGodWhostellestiiccsccsatrdet Agee Sarum For the Distressed Almighty and Everlasting................ Gelasian For the Afflicted Unto every Christian, Gk. Liturgy of St. Mark WV CED E Ge. che.sa.2 Ambrosian Sacramentary For the Lapsed OMILOrd God ec a issseatetereerceteriaes Mozarabic For the Imquitous Oi Geodsawhovhatestitninuuuuens Mozarabic For Unbelievers Thear LNOttuaeencivctenscrecetcccssctiaccemrces Mogarabic For Profaners of the Lord’s Day OPAR SAR) a qeValmynhtn Mery. Intercessory Manual For Those who have none to pray for them O Lord Jesus Christ...Jntercessory Manual In Old Age O God, Unspeakable Mercy............ Dionysius For the Dying Unto) TD heeate worn wala eae Gregorian ordi estiswCnrists. case Mozarabic Ordinal For a Happy Death On. Godaew hosart. vie tie ee Gallicanum SOURCES 205 For Those in Sorrow O Heavenly Father.......... Com. Pr. Scotland In Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Almighty God, with Whom, Com. Pr. Scotland OeAlmighty, GO. .2...ssss.seare Com. Pr. Scotland GENERAL PRAYERS Almighty and Merciful God................ Alcuin POC OULATU, Loti sory s iieecccssastenes Anselm MeO CUs WIT QOUIL FeO sress a riciteer coast FE. B. Pusey O God, the Father........ Gk. Lit. of St. James Omrimichty, God, Piven... Jeremy Taylor RPE NOUS CaP ACIOUSS cctevsevneperesetssé Johann Arndt I offer up unto Thee........ Thomas a Kempis Ah, Lord, unto Whom............ Johann Arndt O God, my Everlasting.....James Martineau CIV GMINe TOI JOLG:, nc tsctttrehatorent ceoress Gallicanum NBO MELO MNVTIOND crttesssttessccticscsess Mozgarabic MORNING PRAYERS Lord’s Day Most Glorious Trinity.......... Loehe’s Agenda O- God). Whos givestins..... James Martineau From the night......Daybreak Office, Gk. Ch. Gratis sO OLds wre ts tees, Mogzarabic General DEC ODIO M renee corre setae cceters Mogarabic 206 OREMUS O Merciful Lord God, | Primer of Henry VIII Almighty God, Whao............ Sarum Breviary Praised be Thou.....Mormng Office, Gk. Ch. We give Thee thanks....Gk. Lit. of St. Mark COMIEGT CA MCTOCia eee meee Roman Breviary O Lord, our God....Mornming Office, Gk. Ch. Fotos CHE sandsives erect Private Devotions From the Gelasianum We give Thee thanks Rising from our beds O Lord, mercifully O Lord, w. h. b. Thee Increase in, us O God, Who dividest Send forth Let Thy truth We give unspeakable God, Who dispellest Graciously pour EVENING PRAYERS Lord’s Day Hail! gladd’ning Light, Vesper Hymn, Gk. Ch., IV Cent., John Keble, tr. In the evening......... Vesper Office, Gk. Ch. OQ) VELOPAUGOU celle errant Mogarabic SOURCES 207 General (OR LOC AMR LOswrts, Compline, Gk. Horology CMEGT AM OUL EG che istic testes dee John Cosin PA PAUCUVEITIUN TIS or crcesereeReciee er tty: E. W. Benson VISIt mW Do pl nCe stents: Augsberg Breviary OPP IESSed GO tra erie. James Martineau (DPIZOCC WOT i OC Meta cc etnies: Leonine IOSD Esel tr ce.ceateca teen ittea als Gelasian Saturday Evening OM NINTIS TLV GOU setae. cet ucts FE. W. Benson Before Going to Rest EXE IESIWVECU LCSUS Amc eters es Bonaventura Pillow-Prayers PP COMMON) MYSELL OS nes scescsaceees Bp. Andrews SOUUCNe er aLhet lei iy wesatteae: John Cosin IN PREPARATION FOR PARISH WORK General Pinlaree OUursSOUlSis en teeces es James Martineau AUCACH EINE Sukuk cena Tet as Ignatius Loyola DISCS OC ere cee: Pocket Manual of Prs. CB ICSscU tu) epliscne tess. secre Tia SV ash For Charity O God, Who For Humility OlGod SW holtaisestiros wretence PS Pro BR 208 OREMUS For Consecration Lord God, the Holy Ghost Take our wills For Moral Courage CSTATIUUUSH recite ci iivenutorte cute TeterrC nT Po Pree For Earnestness GrantMusi:. «. SPOUeSS dircaieneeeene PyPreape For Perseverance GCN GIOAWEW DOM aie ai tantsetsessteri heer Gallicanum Blessumey Gi Godye uaa Prs. for Students For Joy Wihovcantber worthy ine a inane Leonine For Ministerial Success O God, Who employest............sc00 PaRy DR For one’s Parishoners OEternalv. Michael Colium, Hanau K. u. Schul Ord. For the Children of the Parish Master and Saviour O Lord Jesus For the Catechumens Almighty Godj.7% aa meee Loehe’s Agenda Before Bible School O Heavenly Father.......... Com. Pr. Scotland Wea Prev Fed stanteope ly rover orders gig sone Loehe’s Agenda SOURCES 209 IN CONNECTION WITH DIVINE SERVICE On Going to Church Lord, open On Entering the Church O Lord, open Thou I believe in Thee Forgive, O God O God Whose Word Before or after any Office O Merciful God Be present..... Mattuas, Bp. of Brandenburg cir. 1540 In the Sacristy The God of our Lord, Godfand:Master...04... Gk. Lit. of St. James Lord and Giver, Gk, Lit. of St. James (IV Cent.) We b. Thee....Bp. Sarapion’s Sacramentary BeOTOn OUI GOs. Coptic Lit. of St. Basil Lord Jesu... AUale u. Brevier O Lord, my Gracious....Gk. Lit. of St. James Ce ya GO Ee asitesrsicieeccseetteetee St. Chrysostom While Vesting CS lea tise Mie. tieitids ee suicyssccvecneerve osteo: Roman UTIVEM ICR AD Iter ite sii isectersocssenesciets Roman 210 OREMUS As Occasion permits Incline mibinevearss..t tt eee ee Roman OiGodhtoRwhomitnn.ae neu Gregorian Let the Paraclete........ PRES We At le Roman Crocs AVVO CIUSE.U neiyatereenise ies Gregorian Wisstivand me CLEATISES fy-k.ccsst ae onion Roman For Choirs O God, in Whose Temple..Com. Pr. Scotland O God, to Whom SHORT OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING PDE Ha NG ree IN THE SANCTUARY On Going to the Altar Before the Altar Forgive, O Lord Before the Holy Gospel O Lord and Lover, Gk. Lit. of St. Chrysostom After the Holy Gospel OTOH Win Ottetse, ah saiess Gk. Lit. of St. James Before Preaching . OPT Ordit] CSliSismit icc sears PY Prosar: PaUhanvied ela ay oteecsinns Shay Mer. ya rip ase! Leonine SOURCES 211 On Entering the Pulpit After Preaching In Thy Name Before Holy Communion O Holy Ghost WV CRECTICCT stiseteecte es crs, Gk, Lit. of St. James OrGods W hormakestia in Ven. Bede Count us worthy....Sarapion’s Sacramentary We do not presume, Pectoral alletninasesae free ai St. Cyril POLde bral ‘OU WOT... 2: ce: Bp. Andrews BUSA SON cee eres es Thomas a Kempis MIO ra ll aetna ite Thomas a Kempts O Lord Jesus Christ, Pfalz-Rhein, Bairn K. O. An Epiklests O God of Truth....Sarapion’s Sacramentary PCT CO Wikaccetasienssisectiocs GRaLALSOF. S tenark At the Consecration Orie wHolyi0 eles. Clementine (Gk.) Liturgy Before Communing O God the Father........ Hannoverian Agenda PRISED A) CSUSio. 7 sere. Hannoverian Agenda On Receiving the Bread Glory be to Thee...i..; Hannoverian Agenda 212 OREMUS On Receiving the Wine Glory bevto Thee... Hannoverian Agenda Thanksgiving after Commumng (Gloryupe to) Lice. anon. Private. Devotions W ecive ithankso ite’. seeme sees Riga K. O. Concerning the Eucharist.......... The Didache Thou hast given............ Gk, Lit. of St. James PNT ESUIS. lsat Ua testuuegiis Manual of Devotion Finished and accomplished, Gk, Lit of (SiaBase Before the Benediction HAST CICUM Oise Sarapion’s Sacramentary After the Benedictiow Going on from strength, Gk. Lit. of St. James Grants OM ordi nie meinen Scotch Liturgy @ COdSthentifernn vain. accr. eee Gelasian OS ond ataes meni sats Augsberg Breviary After the Service, in the Sacristy MostoBlessed i.e sunaraas. C. G. Diffenbach Ochtord 0d an ee ete eer ene Gregorian Forgive On Leaving the Church Before and after Vespers JesusaMasten ci eee ve hei Mozarabic Pow hyyOstrll Olver Rituale u. Brevier SOURCES 213 LITANIES Pi Lali LOT LAtISer ces seeretrent ics Bp. Andrews Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Roman—P, Pr. Bk. Litany ot the Passion.s.c..4:... EE re DR aa: Litany of the Holy Sacrament, ERE ripe ea) Se lle Gtincactscinesatscecaastirests! Thomas Aquinas Litany of the Holy Ghost....Loehe’s Agenda CCLLECOR IR Seah sn tesaiteitscor t AMI Cent. Ki 0. Litany of Intercession Litany for the Sick Litany for the Dying XVI Cent. K. O—The Ch. Bk. Litany for the Dying XVI Cent. K. O—The Ch. Bk. 1h Keane ’ a7 Nn cf Ue hh ee that AT arid (it ey Pee) Oe Woes pas A).