FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY B 5W± <¥&*-*-. 2- f , /^J1^, I JUN221936 ^ EVANGELICAL W|^RA^ HYMN=BOOK BY AUTHORITY OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN « SYNOD OF MISSOURI AND OTHER STATES. Fifth Thousand. 1/ BALTIMORE : LUTHERAN PUBLICATION 1893. BOARD Copyright 1893 By the Publication Board of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri and other States. TABLE OF CONTENTS. THE COMMON SERVICE. (By permission of the Joint Committee.) PAGE. I Festivals of the Church v A table of Days on which the Mova- ble Festivals will fall - - - vii Immovable Festivals v Movable Festivals - v-vi A Table of Days on which Easter will fall - - - vi II Table of Epistles and Gospels. - viii III Table of Scripture Lessons for the Sundays and Festivals. xi IV Table of Lessons for Morning and Evening throughout the year. xii V ORDER OF MORNING SERVICE, OR THE COMMUNION. - - - I VI ORDER OF EVENING SERVICE, OR VESPERS. - 14 VII The order of Early Morning Service, or Matins - - 17 VIII Introits and Collects for the Church Year. - - 21 IX Invitatories, Antiphons, Respon- sories and versicles for the Church Year. ... .59 HI TABLE OF CONTENTS. X Collects and Praters. - - 70 General - - 70 For the Church - 72 For the Civil Au- thorities 75 In Time of Affliction and Distress - - 77 Thanksgiving Col- lects 80 For Special Gifts and Graces - - 81 For an Answer to Prayer - - - 87 XI General Prayers. - - - - 88 The Litany - 88 1 Evening Suffrages 97 The Suffrages - 92 The Bidding Prayer 98 Morning Suffrages - 95 | General Prayers - 108 XII The Psalms ----- 104 A SELECTION OF HYMNS - - 1 Arrangement of Hymns - 450 Index of First Lines - - - 452 Index of Hymns Translated prom the German. 464 . FESTIVALS OF THE CHUKCH. IMMOVABLE FESTIVALS. Chief Festivals. Christmas, or the Nativity of our Lord - December 35. The Circumcision of Christ, and New Year s Day ------ - January 1. The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles ------ January 6. The Festival of the Eef ormation - - October 31. Minor Festivals. observed in some parts of the lutheran church. St. Andrew the Apostle's Day St. Thomas the Apostle's Day - - - St. Stephen the Martyr's Day St. John the Apostle's Day - - - The Conversion of St, Paul - The Presentation of Christ - - - St. Matthias the Apostle's Day The Annunciation - St. Philip and St. James the Apostles' Day The Birthday of St. John the Baptist St. Peter and St. Paul the Apostles' Day The Visitation - -•_-'-- St. James theElder, the Apostle's Day - St. Bartholomew the Apostle's Day St. Matthew the Apostle's Day St. Michael the Archangel's Day St. Simon and St. Judethe Apostles' Day November 30 December 21 December 26 December 27 January 25 February 2 February 24 March 25 Mayl June 24 June 29 - July 2 - July 25 -August 24 September 21 September 29 - October 28 II. MOVABLE FESTIVALS. RULES. To Find the Movable Festivals. The Movable Festivals all depend upon Advent. Advent Sunday is always the nearest Sunday to the thirtieth day of November, whether before or after. Easter Is always the first Sunday after the Full Moon which happens upon, or next after the twenty-first day of March; and if the Full Moon happens upon a Sun- day, Easter is the Sunday after. The time of Easter being found, the other Festivals occur as follows : Septuagesima Sunday is nine weeks bef ore East er. Ash Wednesday, or the beginning of Lent, is forty-six days before Earner. Pa I m Sunday, or the beginning of Holy Week, is eight days before Easter. Holy Thursday is the Thursday lief ore Easter. Good Friday is the Friday before Easter. Ascension Day is forty days after Easter. Whitsunday is seven weeks after Eaeter. Trinity Sunday is eight weeks after Easter. A Table of the Days on which Eastek will fall FROM 1892-2003. 1892. April 1893. ' 1894. March 1895. April 1896. " 1897. " 1898. M 1899. " 1900. " 1901. " 1902. March 1903. April 1904. " 1905. " 1906. " 1907. March 1908. April 1909. R 1910. March 1911. April 1912. a 1913. March 1914. April 1915. 1916. 1917. 1918. March 1919. April 17 1920. 2 1921. 25(1922. 14 1923. 51924. 18 1925. 10 1906. 2; 1927. 15 1928. 7 he 1. 30 1930. 12 193L 3 1932. 23 1933. 15 1934. 31 1935. 19 1936. 11 1937. 2: 193*. I« 193!*. 7 1940. 23 1941. IS 1942. 4 1943. 23 1944. 8 1945. 3111946. i.0;1947. April March April March April March April March April March April 4 1948. 2', 1949. 16 1950. 1 1951. 20 1952. 12 1953. 4 1954. 17 1955. 8 1956. 31 1957. 20 1958. 5 1959. 21 1960. 1 ; 1961. 1 1962. 21 1963. 12 1964. 28 1965. i; 1966. 9 1967. 24 1968. 13 1969. 5 197a 2511971. 1972. 1973. 1974. 1975. March 2811976. April 17 K'77. 9 L978. March 25 1979. April 13 1980. 5 1981. 18 l98g in i98a 11984. 21 1985. (i l'ISO. March 29 1987. April i: 198R 2 L989. 11 2~' L990. 14 1991. March 29 1992. April 18 199a 10 1994. March 2(1 1995. April 14 1996. ti p. 197. March 2.i puis. April 11 i999. 22OOO. " 22 2001. 14 o002. March 30 ~>003. April IS 10 March 26 April 15 6 19 11 March 30 April 19 3 March 26 April 15 March 31 April hi 11 3 16 7 March oil April 12 * 4 23 15 March 31 April 20 vi A Table of the Movable Festivals, According to the several days that Easter can possibly fall upon. Easter. Mar. 22 sis S 03 ft 0Q S p/co a © . after Epiphany. 1- 2 3 •1 >> lAv.agesima, — ->( /. SWIM Quineiuewesima. Ash Wednesday. Sundays in Lent, 1 Invneavit, — 2 Reminiscere, 3 Ocvdi, - 4 Laetare, 5 Judica. 6 Palmarum,— Holy Week, Man. Tuesday. Wednesday, — Thursday, Epistles. Rom'ns -xiii 11-14 xv 4-13 1 Corinh's-iv 1-5 Philipians-iv 4-7 Tit. ii. 11-11 ; Isa ix 2-7 Tit. iii 4-7 Galatians— iv 1-7 iii 23-29 1 Peter — iv 12-19 Isaiah Ix 1-6 Romans— xii 1-5 ^u;;e- -xii 6-16 a John- Gospels. Matthew— xr. 1-fl Luke xxi. 25-36 Matthew— xi. 2 10 John- i. 19-28 Luke ii, 1-14 -ii. 15-20 -ii, 33-40 -ii. 21 Matthew— ii. 13-23 ii, 1-12 ii. 41 52 -ii. 1-11 — xii 16 21 b Matthew- viii, 1-13 viii. 23-27 xiii. 24-30 xvii. 1-9 xx, 1-16 lAike viii, 4 15 xviii, 31-43 .Litthew-vi, 16-21 Good Frielciy, - Easter Sun eleiy. Monday, 8s afterEaster. 1 Quasimod, 2 Misericord. xiii 8-10 Coloss'ns iii 12-1 7 2 Peter i 16-21 1 Corin's ix 24 x 5 xi 19 xii 9 I xiii 1 14 Joel ii 12-1.) 2 Corin's— vi 1-10 1 Thessa's iv 1-7 Ephesians - v 1-8 Ga.atia's-iv 21-31 Hebrews-ix 11-15 Philipp'ns ii 5-11 Isaiah i 5-10 Jeremiah xilS-20 Isaiah lxii 11: lxiii 1-7 1 Corin's-xi 21-32 Lsaiah-iiil3]hil2 1 Corin's v 6-8 Acts x 34 41 — iv, 1-11 xv, 21-28 Luke xi, 14r-28 ,'ohn vi, 1-15 viii. 46-59 Marthew-xxi. 1-9 John xii. 1-2-5 xii, 24-43 Lukexxii,l.xxiii42 Johu — — xiii. 1 15 J:>hnxviii,l xix.4^ Mark xvi. l-> Luke — xxiv, 13-35 1 John- 1 Peter- -v 4-12 John- -ii 21-25 xx, 19-31 — x. 11-16 a End: "men of low estate." h Begin •- "Be not wise in your own conceits. Table of Epistles and Gospels— Continued. Sundays and Chief Festivals. 3 Jubilate, 4 Cant ate, 5 Bog ate, Ascension, S. after Ascension, W hitsunday, Monday, Trinity Sunday,— Ss. after Tri niiu,— 1 2 3 4 5 6 Epistles. ii 11-20 James i 16-21 i 22-27 Acts il-11 1 Peter — iv. 7-11 Acts ii 1-13 x 42-48 / Ronians-xi 33-36 1 John — iv 16-21 1 John — iii 13 18 1 Peter v 6-11 Rom. — viii 18-23 I Peter — iii 8-15 Romans— vi 3-11 vi 19-23 -viii 12 17 x 6-13 -xii 1-11 -xv 1-10 -iii 4-11 1 Cor, Galat'ns iii 15-22 v 16-24 v 25, vi 10 Eph. iii 13-21 iv 1-6 1 Cor. i 4 9 Eph. -iv 22-28 v 15 21 vi 10-17 Philipp'ns i 3-11 iii 17 21 Collos. 19-14 1 Thes.-iv 13-18 2 Peter iii 3-14 or 2 Thess. i 3-10 1 Thess. — v 1 11 Gospels. — xvi 16 23 c xvi 5-15 xvi 23-30 d Mark —xvi 14-20 John-xv 26 xvi 4 xiv 23-31 iii 16-21 — iii 1-15 Luke — xvi 19-31 xiv 16-24 xv 1-10 vi 36-42 vl 11 Matthew v 20-26 Mark viii 1-9 Matth.— vii 15-23 Luke xvi 1-9 xix 41-48 xviii 9-14 Mark — vii 31-37 Luke— x 23-37 xvii 11-19 Matth. — vi 24-34 Luke — vii 11-17 xiv 1-11 Matth. xxii 34-46 ixl-8 xxii 1-14 John iv 46-54 i Math, xviii 23-35 xxii 15-2.: ix 18-26 xxiv 15-28 xxv 31-46 -xxv 1-13 c End: "ask me nothing." / End: "name of the Lord/ d Begin: "Verily, verily, I" g Begin: "God is love." e " "Be ye therefore" 7iEnd: "in your hearts.' i Begin: "And there was a certain nobleman." Apostles' days and othek Minor Festivals. Observed in some parts of the Lutheran Church. Minor Festival Days. Epistles, Gospels. St. Andrew the Apostle,— St. Thomas the Apostle — St. Stephen the Marty r,- St. John the Apostle, The Conversion of St. Paul The Presentation of Christ St. Matthias the Apostle,- Thc Annunciation, St. Philip 2-32jHeb. iii 1-6 xvi 1- 2 1 Peter i 22-25 iv 16-21 iii 1-12 iii 13-17 Matt. John Rom. ii l-10 vii7-25 iii 23-31 i 35-51 Ephes. ii 11-22 iii 32-36 Rom. iv 16-^5 iv 11-17 v !-5 iv4-24 viiiJ-11 iv 25-42:1 Cor. ii 1-10 Matt, xi 25-30 James iii 13-18 xvi 13-20;2 Cor. viii 1-9 xvii 1-9 1 Rom. xiv 13-19 John viii 12-20 x 8- J 8 viii 23 4o| Heb. xiil-6 ix 1-22 Rom. viii 28-39 x23 38,2 Cor. iv 7-14 xi 1-27 v 14-21 xi 28-57 I Peter i 13-21 xii 1-19 Heb. x 19-27 Luke xxii 7-23 1 Cor. x 16 22 Mat.xxvii33-54 Rev. v 1-14 Mat.xxviiil-10 1 Cor. xv 12-28 John xx ll-18i — xv 35-49 Lukexxiv36-47; xv 50-58 John xxi 1-19 1 John i i-7 ■ xvii 1-8; ii 12-17 xvii 9-19 iii 1-11 xvii 20-26! v 12-21 Table of Scripture Lessons for the Sundays and Festivals of the Church-Year— Continued. Sundays and Festivals. Sundays in Advent. 2- 3 Christmas Day. S. after Christ/mas. New Year's Ere. New Year's Day. s. after New Year. Epiphany. Sundays after Epiphany. From the Old Testament. Historical Books. Poetical Books. Gen. Jer. Isa Ps. Isa. iii, 1-15. Ps. xl xxxi.31-36. Prov. viii. 28-31 lv. 3-13. Isa. c. Ps. ix, 2-7. Mi eah xi. 1-5. Ps. xii. 1-6. 's. xc. cxi. Gen. xi. 1-9. -xii. 1-4-xiii. 5-11. 3 4 5 6- Septaugesima, Sexagesima, Qtiinguagesima, Sundays in Lent. 1 Invocavtt, % li,' tn i nisi -t. re, 3 Oeuli. 4 Laetare, 5 Judica, 6 Palmarum, Thursday hef. Easter. Good Friday, Easter Sunday, — Monday, Sundays aft. Easter. 1 Quasiinnd., 2 Mist rienrd., 3 Juh date. 4 Cant ate. 5 Bogate, (xii) - xiv. 8-20. - xv. 1-17. -xviii. 20-33. - xxii. 1-9. — xxiv. 34-51. -xxviii.10-22. - xi. 38-43. - xlix. 1-33. 1. 15-22. Isa. 1 Sam. Isa. xl. 1-9. xxiv. v. 2-4. exlviii. ii. exxxix. xl. 26-31. ii. 1-10. ii. 1-5. Exod. Deut, xviii.15-19 Isa. lxi. 1-6 Amos iii. 1-8 Micah vi. 1-8 . vii. 11-20 Hairirai ii. 1-9 Mai. ii. 4-10, Amos viii. 1-14 Hab. ii. 1-14. Isa. 1. 4-10. Ps. Ii. xxii, Isa. lxiv. 1-12. i. 3-22. ii. 1-10. ii. 11-15. iii. 1-14. v. 1-21. Job xxxiii. 13-30. —v. 22— vi. 9. Zech. ix. 8-12. Ps. xxiii.lPs. xxv. Exod. xii. 1-14. Isa. Iii. 13-liii.l2. Job. xix. 22-27. xxv. 1-8. 'Ps. cxviii. 14-29. Eze.xxxviii,l-14. Exod. xv. 1-21. Isa. iv. 2-6. j xv. 83-36. Eze. xxxiv.11-16. xvi. 1-15. Rosea ii. 18-33. 1 xvii. 1-16. Isa. xlix. 8-15. Ps. exvi. Ps. lxxxvi. Table of Scripture Lessons for the Sundays and Festivals of the Church- Year— Continued. Sundays and Festivals. From the New Testament. From Gospels. From Epistles. Ascension, S. after Ascension, Whitsunday, Monday, Trinity Sunday, Sundays aft. Trinity. 2 Luke xxiv.44-53. John xiv. 1-14. xiv. 15-21 xv. I- Eph. Acts Mat.xxviii.18-20. 10- Johii Mark Luke Matt. Luke Mark Matt. John Mark Luke Matt. Luke Harvest Festival. I Reformation, John Tlianksgiving, Ps. Humiliation. \— — - v. 1-12. v. 13-19. v. 27-42. v. 43-48. vi. 1-15. vi. 16-23. vii. 1-14. vii. 24-29. v. 19-29. v. 30-36. V. 37-47. vi. 30-51. iv. 26-34. xii. 32-38. xiii. 1-9. xiii. 44-52. xv. 11-32. x. 1-12. xv. 1-11. xx. 16-26. xxi. 33-44. xv. 18-25. xii. 18-27. xiii. 1-13. xvii. 20-37. xxv. 14-30. xiii. 23-30. xii. 13-21. ii. 13-17. cxlvi. oxliiiJ Rom. Eph. Acts iv. 7-16. i. 12-26., ii. 14-21. ' x. 11-17.' i.3-14. ii. 42-47. iii. 1-10. - iii. 11-26. iv.l-22J - iv. 23-31. -iv.32— v.ll. - v. 12-42.' vi. 1-7. ; - vii. 51-60J - viii. 9-25. ■ viii. 26-39. - ix. 1-22. ■ x.21— xi.13. - xiv. 1-20. - xvi. 13-40. ■xvii. 15-34.1 - xviii. 1-11. - xix.1-11. xx. 17-38 Caiy Table of Scripture Lessons for the Sundays and Festivals of the Church- Year— Continued. Sundays and Festivals. Ascension, S. after Ascension, Whitsunday, Monday, Trinity Sunday, Sundays aft. Trin it ij. 1 From the Old Testament. Historical Books. Poetical Books. Gen. Exod. Joel Ps. Num. v. 21-24. xix. 3-8. ii. 21-27. exxii. vi. 22-27. Ex'd.xxxiv.1-10 Num. xxi. 4-9. ,12. 8- 9- 10- 11- U- 13- 14— L>- ltf- 17- 18 19- 2 i 21- Josh. xxi v. 14 Jud. ii. 1-12. Kuth i. 1-17. -ISam. iii. 1-18. • x. 17-27. xv. 16-23. xxiv. 2-22. 2 Sam. vii. 1-16. vii. 17-29. xii. 1-10. xiii. 1-7. 21 21 23 27 Hcurvest Festival, Reformation, Thanksgiving, Humittatuth. (xiT) 1 Kings iii. 5-15. 2Chr. vii. 12-22. -j xiii. 3-18. IK'gs xviii.21-40. xix. 4-18. 2 Kings v. 1-14. Jonah iii.l-iv. 11. 2Chr. xxxii.1-21. xxxiv.14-28. xxx vi. 11-21. Dan. ii. 31-48. Ezra iii. 10-13. Mai. iii. 1-5. Deut. xxvi.l-ll.l 2Ch.xxxiv.2!)-:«. jPs. xcv. 1-8.J lxxxv. Ps. ex Isa. xxxii. 14-20 Joel ii. 28-32, Eze. xxx vi. 25-28. Isa. vi. 1-8, Ps. larii Job xxxvi. 26— xxx vii. 13. Eze. xviii. 20-24. Ps. ciii. Lam. iii. 22-40. Ps. xci. Eccles. iii. 1-17. Ps. cxix. 105-112. liii. Jer. viii. 4-9. Eze. xiii. 9-lt>. Prov. ix. 1-18. Job xxxviii.1-11. Prov. iii. 1-16. Dent. vi. 4-13. xvii. 5-10. xix. 9-18. XXi. 18-21. — xxiv. 17-22. Prov. vi.6-11. xxiii. 19-35. xxiv. 13-22. Ec. xi. 9— xii. 14. Prov. xxx. i-U. Mai. iii. 13— iv.6. D'ut.xxxii.21-43. Jer. Lev. Deut. Ps. Isa. XCll. lxv. xlvi. 1 xx viii. i. 16-18. A Table of Lessons eor Morning and Evening Throughout the Year. | The Lessons appointed for days between the Fourth Sunday in Advent and the First Sunday after Epip- hany, are to be omitted when the days for which they are appointed do not occur. When there are not Six Sundays after Epiphany^the Lessons for the week after the First Sunday may be omitted one year ; and these which follow another Sunday, the second year ; and so on : in order that in the course of several years all the Lessons provided may be read. The Lessons appointed for the days from the Twen tieth Sunday after Trinity to the end of the year are to be read in every year, and those appointed for the weeks before the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity are to be omitted so far as is necessary to this end. Days. Morning. Evening. First Sunday in Advent. Monday .... Tuesday . . . Wednesday Thursday . . Friday Saturday. . . Matthew xi. 25-30. Acts iii. 23-36. Colossians 1. 15-39. Hebrews i. 1-4. Hebrews ii. 1-4. Ephesians iii. 1-12. Genesis iii. 1-34 Genesis ix. 1-19 Genesis xxii. 1-19 Genesis xlix. 1-38, Numbers xxiv. 14-35 Deut. xviii. 15-19. Second Sun. in Advent. Monday. . Tuesday.. . Wednesday Thursday. . Friday Saturday. . . Acts xvii. 16-34. 1 John iv. 9-16. Colossians i. 1-8. Philipp'ns ii.12-18. Philip'ns iii. 13-16. Colossians iii .1-11. 1 Chronicles xvii.1-37. 3 Chronicles vii. 11-22. Isaiah xi. 1-10. Jeremiah xxiii. 2-8. Jeremiah xxx. 1-22. Jeremiah xxxiii.14-26. Third Sunday in Advent. Monday . . . Tuesday. .. Wednesday Thursday. . Friday Saturday. . . Hebrews Luke Luke James Luke Luke x xxi. 5-24. xii. 35-59. v. 7-11. i. 1-25. i. 26-38. Isaiah ii. 1-5. Isaiah xxiv. 21-xxv.5. Isaiah xxv. 6-10. Isaiah xxvi. 1-21. Isaiah li. 1-16. Isaiah Iii. 1-12. (xv) A TabivE of Lessons for Morning and Evening. Days. Morning. Evening. Fourth Sun.1 i in Advent. 1 i Monday — Matthew i. 18-25. Isaiah xl. 1-11. Tuesday. •• Luke i. 39-45. Malachi iii. 1-7. Wednesday Luke i. 46-56. Malaohi iv. 1-6. Thursday.. Luke i. 57-66. Isaiah xxviii. 14-19. Friday Luke i. 67-80. Isaiah vii. 1-17. Saturday.. • Matthew i. 1-17. Mieah v. 1-15. Christmas. Dee. 27 John i. 15-18. Micah iv. 1-8. Dec. 28 Luke ii. 15-20. Isaiah xxxii. 1-8. Dee. 29 Luke ii. 22-24 Isaiah xivi.3-13. Dec. 30 Luke ii. 25-32. Isaiah xlix. 1-13. Dec. 31 Matthew ii. 13-15. Isaiah Iv. 1-13. Jan. 2 Matthew ii. 16-18. Isaiah xlii. 1-9. Jan. 3 Matthew ii. 19-23. Isaiah Lxi. 1-11. Jan. 4 Matthew iii. 1-12. Isaiah lvi. 1-8. Jan. 5 Luke iii. 1-9. Isaiah xii. 1-6. Epiphany. Monday... Luke iii. 10-14. Genesis i. 1-31. Tuesday ... Luke iii. 15-20 Genesis ii. 1-25. Wednesday Mark 1. 1-8. Genesis iv. 1-26. Thursday .. Mark i. 9-11. Genesis v. 1-32. Friday Luke iii. 21, 22 Genesis vi. 9-22. ! Saturday... Luke iii. 28-28; Genesis vii. 1-24. 1 Sunday aft. Epiphany. Monday ... John i. 29-34. Genesis viii. 1-22.' Tuesday ... John i. 35-42. Genesis xi. 1-9. Wednesday John i. 43-51. Genesis xii. 1-20. Thursday. Luke iy. 1-13. Genesis xiii.l-ls. Friday. ... Mark i. 12-15 Genesis xiv. 8-24. Saturday. . . Matthew iv. 12-17. Genesis xv.l-2L 2 Sunday aft. Epiphany. Monday — Matthew iy. 18-25. Genesis xvii. 1-22. Tuesday . . Matthew v. 1-19. Genesis xviii. 1-33. Wednesday Matthew v. 27-48. Genesis xix. 1-29. Thursday.. Matthew yi. 1-23. Genesis xx i. L-8. Friday Matthew vii. 1-14. Genesis xxiv. 1-28. Saturday. . . Matthew vii.24-29. Genesis xxiv. 29-67. (xvi) A Table of Lessons for Morning and Evening. Days. Morning. Evening. 3 Sunday aft.\ Epiphany. \ Monday....'Matt. viil. 14-22. Tuesday. .Matt. viii. 28-34. Wednesday Matthew ix. 9-17. Thursday.. Matthew ix. 27-38. Friday.. Matthew x. 1-16. Saturday. . . Matthew x.l7-xi.l. Genesis xxv. 19-34. Genesis xxvii. 1-45. Gn. xxvii.46-xxviii.22. Genesis xxix." 1-20. Genesis xxxi. 1-18. Genesis xxxii. 3-32. 4 Sunday aft. Epiphany. Monday. . .. Tuesday.. . ' Wednesday ; Thursdaj'. . Friday Saturday. . . Matthew xi. 11-24. Matthew xii. 1-21. Matthew xii.22-50. Matthew xiii. 1-23. Matthew xiv. 1-36. Matthew xv. 1-20. Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis xxxttL 1-20. xxxv. 1-21. xxx vii. 1-36. xxxix. 1-23. xl. 1-23. xli. 1-37. 5 Sunday aft. Epiphany. \ Monday Matthew xv.29-39. Tuesday. -■ Matthew xvi.1-12. Wednesday Matt, xvi. 21-28. Thursday. . Matt. xvii. 9-27. : Friday Matthew xix. 1-15. Saturday... Matthew xx.1 '-34. 6 Sunday aft Epiphany. Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis xli. 38-57 xlii. 1-38' xliii. 1-34' xliv. 1-34' xlv. 1-28' xlA-i. 1-34' Monday — Matt. xxi. 10-46. Tuesdav . .. Matt. xxiii. 1-39. Wednesday Mark i. 16-45. Thursday.. Mark ii. 1-28. Friday Mark iii. 1-35. Saturday. - Mark v. 1-20. Septu'gesima Sun day. Monday Mark v. 21-43. Tuesdav . . Mark vL 1-29. Wednesday Mark vi. 30-56. Thursday. Mark vii. 1-30. Friday Mark viii. 10-ix.l. Saturday. . . Mark ix. 2-32. Genesis Genesis Exodus Exodus Exodus Exodus xlvii. 1-31. xlviii. 1-22. i. 1-22. ii. 1-25. iii. 1-22. iv. 1-31. Exodus Exodus Exodus Exodus Exodus Exodus v. 1-23 vi. 1-13.; xi. 1-10. vii. 1-28. ::ii. 29-42. xiii. 1-22. Uvii) A Table of Lessons for Morning and Evening. Days. Morning. Evening. Scxagcsima Sunday. Monday.... Mark x. 1-31. Exodus xiv. 1-31. Tuesday . . . Mark x. 32-52. Exodus xv. 1-21. Wednesday Mark xi. 1-33. Exodus xv.22.xvi.3t). Thursday.. Mark xii. 13-44. Exodus xvii. 1-16. Friday Luke iv. 14-44. Exodus xix. 1-25. Saturday... Luke v. 12-39. Exodus xx. 1-23. Quincmag68- tona Sunday. Monday — Luke vi. 1-35. Exodus xxiv.l-xxv.9. Tuesday.. . Luke vi. 43-49. Ex. xxxi. 18-xxxii.35. Wednesdaj' Luke vii. 1-10. Exodus xxxiii. 1-23. Thursday. . Luke vii.l8-viii.3. Exodus xxxiv. 1-10. Friday Luke viii. 16-56. Exodus xxxiv. 27-35. Saturday. . . Luke ix. 1-27. Exodus xl. 1-38. First Sunday in Lent. Monday .... Luke ix. 28-62. Numbers iii. 5-13. Tuesday. .. Luke x. 1-22.1 Numbers x. 11-36. Wedn esday j Luke x.38-xi.l3. Numbers xi. 1-35. Thursday. . Luke xi. 29-36. Numbers xii. 1-15. Friday Luke xi. 37-54. Numbers xiii. 1-25. Saturday... Luke xii. 1-34. Numbers xiii. 26-33. Second Sun. in Lent. Monday — Luke xiii. 1-17. Numbers xiv. 1-45. Tuesday . .. Luke xiv. 25-35. Numbers xvi. 1 -22. Wednesday Luke xv. 11-32. Numbers xvi. 23-50. Thursday.. Luke xvi. 10-18. Numbers xvii. 1-13. Friday Luke xvii. 1-10. Numbers xx. 1-29. Saturday. • • iLuke xviii. 1-8. Numbers txi.l-xxii.l. Third Sun. in Lent. \ Monday •• Luke xviii. 15-30. Numbers xxii. 2-41. Tuesday . . . Luke xix. 1 40. Numbers xxiii. 1-30. Wednesday Luke xx. l-xxi.4 X umbers xx iv. 1-13. Thursday . . Lke xxJ.37-xxii.38. Numbers xxvii. 12-23. Friday Luke xxii. 3U-71. Deuteronomy v. 1-33.; Saturday... Luke xxiii.1-25. Deut. viii.1-20. (xviii) A Table of Lessons foe Morning and Evening. Days. Morning. Evening. Fourth Sun. in Lent. Mori da j* — Luke xxiii. 26-56. Deuteronomy ix.1-29. Tuesday- .. Matt. xxvi.1-35. Deuteronomy x.1-22. Wednesday Matt. xxvi. 36-75. Deuteronomy xi.1-32. Thursday.. Matt. xxvii.1-38. Deut. xxviii. 1-14. Friday...... Matt. xxvii.39-66. Deut. xxviii. 15-68. Saturday... Mark xiy. 1-31. Deut. sxxiv. 1-12. Fifth Sun. in Lent. Monday... Mark xiv. 32-72. Jeremiah ii. 1-19. Tuesday . .. Mark xv. 1-19. Hosea xlii. 9-14. Wednesday Mark xv. 20-17. Zephaniah Iii. 1-8. Thursday .. John xii. 1-19. Micah iii. 9-12. Friday John xii. 20-50. Isaiah Ixvi. 1-9. Saturday. . . John xiii. 16-38. Zechariah ix. 1-17. Palm Sun. Monday ... John xviii. 1-18. Jeremiah vii. 1-15. Tuesday ... John xviii. 19-40. J Isaiah 1. 4-11. Wednesday John xix. 1-12. Jeremiah xi. 18-23. Thursday.. John xix. 13-24. Zechariah iii. 1-10. Good FricVy John xix. 25-37. Lam. ii. 8-15. Saturday... John xix. 38-42. Isaiah Iii. 13-15. Easter. Monday.... Tuesday . . . Matt, xxviii.1-15. Ezekiel xxi. 25-27. Wednesday John xx. 1-18. Haggai Zeehariah ii. 20-23. Thursday.'. Luke xxiv. 1-12. vi. 9-15. Friday Luke xxiv. 36-49. Ezekiel xvii. 22-24. Saturday. . . Mark xvi. 9-14. Isaiah xliv. 21-28. First Sun. aft. Easter. Monday — John xxi. 1-25. Jonah i. 1-16. Tuesday.... John ii. 12-25. Jonah i. 17-ii. 10. Wednesday John iii. 22-36. Jonah iii. 1-10. Thursday.. John iv. 1-27. Jonah iv. 1-11. Friday . ... John iv. 28-38. Isaiah xxxiii. 2-6. Saturday... John iv. 39-45. Isaiah xlii. 10-17. (six) A Table of Lessons for Morning anu Evening. Days. Morning. Evening. Second Sun. aft. Easter. Monday — John v. 1-17. Micah ii. 12, 13. Tuesday. .. John v. 18-30. Isaiah xxx. 19-36. Wednesday John v. 31-47. Jeremiah iii. 11-19. ; Thursday.. John vi. 16-39. Ezekiel xxxiv. 1-11.1 Friday John vi. 30-40. Ezekiel xxxiv. 13-32. Saturday. . . John vi. 41-59. Ezekiel xxxiv. 33-31. Third Sun. aft. Easter. Monday — John vi. 60-71. Ezekiel xxxvi. 1-15. Tuesday . . . John vii. 1-13. Ezekiel xxxvi. 10-33. Wednesday John vii. 14-34. Ezekiel xxxvi. 33-38. Thursday .. John vii. 35-36. Haggai Zechariah ii. 3-9. Friday John vii. 37-53. ii. 1-13. Saturday. . . John viii. 1-11. Zechariah xi. 1-17. Fourth Sun. - aft. Easter. Monday ... John viii. 13-30. Zechariah xii. 1-13. Tuesday ... John viii. 31-39. Isaiah lxv. 1-7. Wednesday John viii. 30-45. Isaiah lxv. 8-16. Thursday . • John ix. 1-13. Jeremiah viii. 4-13. Friday John ix. 14-34. Zechariah viii. 18-33. Saturday... John ix. 35-41. Isaiah xlix. 33-36. Fifth Sun, aft. Easter. Monday.... John x. 1-5. Amos ix. 8-15. Tuesday . ..John x. 6-10. Isaiah iv. 2-6. Wednesday Matt, xxviii. 16-30. Isaiah xxix. 18-34. Ascension Bay Friday Luke xxiv. 50-53. Micah vii. 7-13. Saturday... Acts i. 13-36. Micah vii. 14-30. Sunday after Ascension. Monday — John x. 17-31. Zechariah xiii. 7-9. Tuesday.... John x. 33-31. Zechariah xiv. 1-21. Wednesday John x. 33-43. Isaiah lvvi. 10-24. Thursday.. John xi. 1-37. Jeremiah xlvi.37,28. Friday John xi. 3S-44. Isaiah xx xii. !i-20. Saturday. . . J. John xi. 45-57. Isaiah lvii. 15-21. (XX) A Table of Lessons for Morning and Evening. Days. Morning. Evening. Wliitsunday. Monday... Tuesday . . . Acts ii. 14-36. Ezekiel xlvii. 1-12. Wednesday Acts ii. 37-47. Isaiah xiv. 18-21. Thursday . . John xiv. 1-22. Isaiah xiv. 22-25. Friday John xv. 1-25. Jeremiah ix. 23-26. Saturday... Jno.xvi.31-xvii.26. Isaiah xliv. 6-8. Trinity Sunday. Monday Acts iii. 1-21. Joshua i. 1-18. Tuesday.. . Acts iv. 1-37. Joshna iii. 1-17. Wednesday Acts v. 1-42. Joshua iv. 1-24. Thursday. . Acts vi. 1-15. Joshua vi. 1-27. Friday Acts vii. 1-60. Joshua viii. 1-35. Saturday.. . Acts viii. 1-40. Joshua ix. 1-27. 1st Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday . . . Acts ix.1-43. J oshua x. 1-15. Tuesday. .. Acts x. 1-33. Joshua xi. 1-23. Wednesday Acts xi. 1-30. Joshua xxiii. 1-16. Thursday. . Acts xii. 1-25. Joshua xxiv. 1-31 Friday Acts xiii. 1-52. Judges ii. 1-23' Saturday. . . Acts xiv. 1-28. Judges vi. 1-40; 2d Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday — Acts xv. 1-41. Judges vii. 1-25. Tuesday ... Acts xvi. 1-40. Judges xiii. 1-25. Wednesday Acts xvii. 1-15. Judges xiv. 1-20. Thursday..! Acts xviii. 1-28. Judges xv. 1-20. Friday 'Acts xix. 1-41. Judges xvi. 4-31. Saturday...! Acts xx. 1-38. 1 Samuel i. 1-28. 3d Sunday jift. Trinity.] Monday ... Acts xxi. 1-39. 1 Samuel ii. 1-21. Tuesday . . . Ac. xxi.40-xxii.29. 1 Samuel iii. 1-21. Wednesday A xxxh .30-xxiii-35 1 Samuel iv. 1-22. Thursday . . Acts xxiv. 1-27. 1 Samuel v. 1-12. Friday Acts xxv. 1-27. 1 Samuel vii. 1-17. Saturday. . . Acts xxvi. 1-32. 1 Samuel viii 1-22. (xxi) A Table of Lessons fob Mobning and Evening. Days. Wi Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday... Tuesday.... Wednesday Thursday.. Fi-iday Saturday. . . Mobning. Acts xxvii. 1-44, Acts xxviii. 1-31. Romans i. 1-15. Romans i. 16-32. Romans ii. 1-39. Romans iii. 1-31, 5th Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday. ... Tuesday — Wednesday Thursday... Friday Saturday . . . 6t7i Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday .... Tuesday.... Wednesday Thursday. . Friday Saturday... 7th Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday. ... Tuesday.... Wednesday Thursday .. Friday Saturday. . . 8th Sunday aft. Trinity Monday. ... Tuesday.... Wednesday Thursday. • Friday Saturday. . . Ixxii) Romans iv. 1-25 Romans v. 1-vi. 2 Romans vi. 12-18 Romans vii. 1-25 Romans viii. 1-11 Romans xiii. 1-7 Rom. xiv. 1-xv. 3, Romans xv. 14-33, Romans xvi. 1-27, 1 Cor. i. 10-31, 1 Cor. ii. 1-16 1 Cor. iv. 6-v. 5 1 Cor. 1 Cor. 1 Cor. 1 Cor. 1 Cor. 1 Cor. v. 9-vi. 20. vii. 1-40, viii. 1-13, ix. 1-23 x. 14-33, xi. 1-22, 1 Cor. xii. 12-31, 1 Cor. xiv. 1-40. 1 Cor.xv.58-xvi.24 2 Corinth, i. 1-24 2 Cor. ii. 1-iii. 3 2 Cor. vi. 11- vii. 16 Evening. 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 1 Samuel ix. 1-27. x. 1-27. xii. 1-25. xiii. 1-14. xv. i-ar>. xvi. 1-23. 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 1 Samuel xvii. 1-58, xviii. 1-21 xix. 1-24 xx. 1-42 xxii. 1-23 xxiv. 1-22 1 Samuel xxvi. 1-25, Samuel xxviii. 3-25 1 Samuel xxxi. 1-13 Samuel i. 1-27 Samuel v. 1-25, Samuel vi. 1-23 1 Chronicles xvi. 1-43 2 Samuel 2 Samuel 2 Samuel 2 Samuel 2 Samuel vii. 1-29 xii. 1-23 xv. 1-15 XVi. 5-35 xviii. 1-13 2 Samuel 1 Chron. 1 Chron. 1 Chron. 1 Chron. 2 Chron. xix. 1-23 xxi. 1-30, xxii. 1-19, xxviii. 1-:31 xxix. 1-23 i. 1-13 A Table of Lessons tor Morning and Evening. Days. Morning. Evening. %th Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday — 2 Cor. viii. 1-24. 1 Kings iii. 16-28. Tuesday. .. 2 Cor. ix. 1-15. 1 Kings iv. 22-34. Wednesday 2 Cor. x. 1-18. 1 Kings v. 1-18. Thursday . . 2 Cor. ix. 1-18. 2 Chron. iii. 1-17. Friday 2 Cor xii.10-xiii.13. 1 Kings viii. 1-66. Saturday. . . G-alatians i. 1-24. 1 Kings vii. 1-12. 10th Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday — Galat. ii. 1-21. 1 Kings ix. 1-28. Tuesday . . . Galat. iii. 1-14. 1 Kings x. 1-29. Wednesday Galat. iv. 8-20. 1 Kings xi. 1-43. Thursday . . Galat. v. 1-15. 1 Kings xii. 1-33. Friday Galat. vi. 11-18. 1 Kings xiii. 1-34. Saturday. . . Ephesians vi. 1-9. ' 1 Kings xiv. 1-31. lltTi Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday ... Ephes'ns vi. 18-24. 1 Kings xvi.29-xvii.24. Tuesday . . . Philip, i. 12-ii. 4. 1 Kings xviii. 1-46. Wednesday Philip. ii. 19-30. 1 Kings xix. 1-21. Thursday . . Philip. iii. 1-11. 1 Kings xxi. 1-29. Friday Philip. iv. 1-3. 1 K'gsxxii.52-2K.. i. 17. Saturday. . . Philip. iv. 8-23. 2 Kings ii. 1-25. 12th Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday-... Colos. ii. 1-23. 2 Kings iv. 1-44. Tuesday . . . Col. iii. 18-iv 18. 2 Kings v. 1-27. Wednesday 1 Thes. i. 1-10. 2 Kings vi. 1-23. Thursday.'. 1 Thes. ii. 1-20. 2 R^ngs vi. 24- vii. 20. Friday 1 Thes. iii. 1-13. 2 Kings viii. 1-15. Saturday. . . 1 Thes. iv. 8-12. 2 Kings ix. 1-37. 13i7i Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday — 1 Thes. v. 12-28. 2 Kings x. 1-36. Tuesday.... 1 Tim. i. 1-20. 2 Chron. xxii. 1-12. Wednesday 1 Tim. ii. 1-15. 2 Chron. xxiii. 1-21. Thursday.. 1 Tim. iii. 1-16. 2 Chron. xxiv. 1-27. Friday. ... 1 Tim. iv. 1-16. 2 Kings xiv. 1-29. Saturday. . . 1 Tim. v. 1-25. 2 Kings xv. 1-38. (xxiii) A Table of Lessons for Mobnikg ami Evexisg. Days. Morning. EvEXIXG. Uth Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday — 1 Timothy vL 1-21. Isaiah yi. 1-13. Tuesday .. . 2 Timothy i. 1-18. Amos vii. 7-17. Wednesday 2 Timothy M. 1-20. 2 Kings xvi. 1-30. Thursda v . . Titus i. 1-16. 2 Kings xvii. 1-23. Friday Titus ii. 1-10. 2 Kin^rs xviii. 1-37. Saturday... Titus ii. 15-iii. 3. 2 Kings xix. 1-37. loth Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday. ... Titus iii. 8-15. 2 Kings xx. 1-21. Tuesday.. . Philemon 1-25. 3 Kings xxi. 1-31 . Wednesday Hebrews i. 1-14. pCbron. xxxiv. 1-33. Thursday. . Hebrews ii. 5-iii.6. 8Ch. xxxv.80-xxxvi 10 Friday Heb. iv.14-v.14. Jeremiah xxii. 1-tO. Saturday... Hebrews vi.1-80. Jeremiah xxv. 1-14. lltjih Sunday \aft. Trinity. | Monday... Hebrews yii. 1-28. Jeremiah xxxvii.I-31. Tuesday. .. Hebrews yiii.1-13. Jer. xxxyiii. 1-38. Wednesday Hebrews ix.l-lu. Jeremiah xx xii. 1-44. Thursday. . Hebrews ix.16-28. Jeremiah xxxix. 1-18 Friday Hebrews x. 1-34. Jeremiah xxix. 1-23. Saturday... Hebrews xi. 1-7. Daniel i. 1-81. 17th Sunday aft. Tri)tity. Monday — Hebrews xi. 17-40. Daniel iii. 1-30. Tuesday ... Hebrews xii. 1-17. Daniel iV. 1-37. Wednesday Hebrews xiii.1-25. Daniel y. 1-30. Thursday.. James i. 1-15. Daniel v.'rl- Friday James ii. 1-13 Ezra i. 1-11. Saturday. . . James ii. 14-20. Ezra iii. 1-13. 1st], Sunday] aft. Trinity. Monday ... James- iii. 1-18. Ezra iv. 1-24 Tuesday... James iv. l-y.6. Hasrgai i. 1-15. Wednesday James v. 12-20. Ezra y. 1-17. Thursday.. 1 Peter iii. 1-7. Ezra yi. 1 -88. Friday Saturday. . . 1 Peter iii. 15-88. Ezra vii. 1-88. 1 Peter v. 1-5. Ezra viii. 31-ix.l5 (xxiv) A Table of Lessons for Morning and Evening. Days. Morning. 19th Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday... Uohn Tuesday.... 1 John Wednesday 1 John Thursday.. 1 John Friday 2 John Saturday... 3 John Evening. i. 1-10. Xehemiah ii. 1-17. Nehemiah v. 1-3.; Nehemiah v. 10-21. YjSTehemiah 1-13. Nehemiah 1-14.1 Zechariah 20th Sunday aft. Trinity: Monday. . . . Mark Tuesday.... Luke Wednesday Matt. Thursday... Matt. Friday 2 Cor. Saturday ... 2 Cor. i. 1-11. ii. 1-20. iv. 1-23. Yiii. 1-18. ix. 1-38. Yiii. 1-23. iv. 1-11. Isaiah xliii. 1-13. xiii. 18-a5. isaiah xli. 1-20. xiii. 31-58. ^abakkuk ii. 1-4. xvi. 13-20. Isaiah lxiii. 7-19. iii.lO-iv.l8J|Isaiah lxiv. 1-12. v. 1-21. Isaiah v. 1-7. ! 21st Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday .... Ephesians i. 1-23. Tuesday.... Ephesians ii. 1-22. Wednesday Ephesians iv.7-21. Thursday. . Ephesians iv. 29-32. Friday . . — : Ephesians y.10-14 Micah vi. 1-9. Isaiah lviii. 1-14. Isaiah lix. 1-21. Jeremiah xxxi. 1-22. Jeremiah xxxi. 23-40. Saturday... Ephesians v.22-33. Isaiah xlviii. 1-22. 22d Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday . . . Matt, xviii. l-r2. Tuesday .... Mark ix. 33-50. Wednesday Luke xvii. 20-27. Thursday .. Romans Yiii. 24-39. FridaY Marie xii. 1-12, Saturday. . . Matt. xxy.14-30 Micah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Joel Joel 2M Sunday aft. Trinity. Monday. ... 1 Cor. Tuesday.... Matt. Wednesday Luke Thursday. . Mark Friday Romans iv.9-v.l. xlix. 14-21. ii. 10-21. lxiii. 1-6.! ii. 1-11. ii. 12-27. iii. 1-23. Joel xix. 16-30. Joel xiv. 12-15. Obadiah xiii. 1-37. Nahum ix. 1-33. Nahum Saturday. . . Romans x. 1-21. Isaiah iii. 1-13. iii. 14-21. 1-21. i. 1-14.! i. 15-iii.l9. x. 5-27. (xxv) A Ta ble of Lesson s for Morning and Evening. Days. Morning. Evening. 2ith Sunday aft. Trinity Monday.... Romans xi. 1-33. Isaiah xhi. 1-22. Tuesday . . 2 Thes. i . 11-ii. 17. Isaiah xiv. 1-27. Wednesday 2 Thes. iii. 1-18. Isaiah xlvii. 1-15. Thursday.. 2 Tim. iii. 1-17. Daniel ii. 27-45; Friday.. 2 Tim. iv. 1-22. Daniel vii. 1-28. Laturday... 25th Sunday Matt. Kxiv. 1-14 Daniel ix. 1-27. aft. Trinity. Monday... Matt. xxiv. 29-51. Daniel xi.36-xii. 13- Tuesday. .. Matt. xxii. 23-33. jEzekiel xxxviii. 1-23. Wednesday 1 Cor. xv. 11-50. Ezekiel xxxix. 16-29. Thursday. . Heb. ii l. 7-iv. 13. Isaiah xliii. 14-25. Friday. Heb. xi. 8-lfi. Isaiah xxxiii. 17-24. Saturday... 26t7i Sunday Heb. xii. 18-29. Ezekiel xxxvii. 1-14. aft. Trinity. Monday — 1 Peter i. 1-12, Zephaniah iii. 9-20. Tuesday ... 1 Peter i. 13-ii 10. Isaiah xxxiv. 1-17. Wednesday 1 Peter iv. 1-7. Isaiah xxxv. 1-10. Thursday., l Peter iv. 12-19. Isaiah liv. 1-17. Friday 2 Peter i. 1-15. Isaiah lx. 7-22. Saturday. . . 2 Peter ii. 1-22. Isaiah lxii. 1-12. 27th Sim day aft. Trinity. Monday . . . 2 Peter iii. 1-18. Isaiah lxv. 17-25- Tuesday ... jude 1-25. Ezekiel xxxvii. 15-28. Wednesday i John ii. 18-29. Habukkuk iii. 1-19. Thursday., i John iii. 1-12. Isaiah xl. 27-31. Iriday i j0}m iii. 19-24. Jeremiah xiv. 7-9. Saturday... i John iv. 1-8. Malachi iii. 7-18. (xxvi) THE ORDER OF MORNING SERVICE, OK THE COMMUNION. 1 A Hymn of Invocation of the Holy Ghost may be sung. 1 The Congregation shall rise, and the Minister, standing at the Altar, shall say : IN the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. T The Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. ^ Then shall be said the Confession of Sins, as here fol- loweth : The Confession of Sins. BELOVED in the Lord ! Let us draw near with a true heart, and confess our sins unto God our Father, be- seeching Him, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to grant us forgiveness. 1" Then, all kneeling or standing, shall be $ung or said : Minister. Our help is in the Name of the Lord. Congregation. Who made heaven and earth. Minister. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord. Congregation. And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. % Then shall the Minister say : ALMIGHTY God, our Maker and Redeemer, we poor ■"• sinners confess unto Thee, that we are by nature sinful and unclean, and that we have sinned against Thee, by thought, word, and deed. Wherefore we flee for refuge to Thine infinite mercy, seeking and implor- ing Thy grace, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. t The Congregation shall say with the Minister: O most merciful God, who hast given Thine Only-be- gotten Son to die for us, have mercy upon us, and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins : and by Thy Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of Thee, and of Thy 8 MORNING SERVICE, will, and true obedience to Thy Word, to the end that by Thy grace we may come to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. t Then the Minister, standing, shall say : ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, hath had mercy upon us, and hath given His Only Son to die for us, and for His sake f orgiveth us all our sins. To them that believe on His Name, He giveth power to become the sons of God, and hath promised them His Holy Spirit. He that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved. Grant this, Lord, unto us all. 1 Then shall the Congregation sing or say : Amen. t Then, all standing to the close of the Collect, sliall be sung or said the Introit for the day. The Introit. 1 The Introit with the Gloria Patri may be sung by the Choir ; or the Introit may be said by the Minister, and the Gloria Patri sung or said by the Congregation. Instead of the Introit a Psalm or a Hymn may be used Gloria Patri. 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. t Then shall follow the Kyrie. 1 The Kyrie may be sung or said by the Minister and Con- gregation, or each petition may be said by the Minis- ter and sung or said by the Congregation in response. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. 1 Then shall be sung the Gloria in Excelsis as herefol- loweth. Instead of the Gloria in Excelsis, another Can- ticle or Hymn of Praise may be sung, except on Festi- val days, and when there is a Communion. Gloria in Excelsis. 1" The Minister shall say : Glory be to God on high ' G 0RTHE COMMUNION. S ^ The Congregation shall sing : rHiOHY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will ™ towards men. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship Thee, we glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou only art Holy ; Thou only art the Lord; Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. 1" Then shall the Minister say : The Lord be with you. 1 The Congregation shall sing or say : And with thy spirit. f The Minister shall say : Let us pray. I' Then shall the Minister say the Collect for the Day. The Collect. *[ The Collect ended, the Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. 1f Then shall the Minister read the Epistle for the Day. Other Scripture Lessons may be read before the Epistle, but the Epistle and Gospel for the Day shall alwiy; ho read. The Minister slioM announce the Epistle, saying : The Epistle for (here he shall name the Day) is written in the Chapter of , beginning at the Verse. The Epistle for the Day. 1 The Epistle ended, the Minister shall say : Here endeth the Epistle. If Then shall the Hallelujah be sung or said, except in the Passion season. The Hallelujah. Halleluiah J 4 MORNING SERVICE, 1 Instead of the simple Hallelujah, a sentence for the Season of the Church-year may be sung with it ; or a Psalm or Hymn may he sung after the Hallelujah. The Hallelujah and Sentenc For Advent. Hallelujah ! Remember, O Lord, Thy tender mercies : for they have been ever of old. Hallelujah ! For the Epiphany Season. Hallelujah ! O praise the Lord, all ye nations ; and laud Him, all ye people. For His merciful kindness is great toward us : and the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Hallelujah ! For the Passion Season. Christ hath humbled Himself, and become obedient un- to death : even the death of the Cross. For the Easter Season. Hallelujah ! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Hallelujah ! For Whitsuntide. Hallelujah ! Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created : and Thou renewest the face of the earth. Hal- lelujah ! From Trinity to Advent. Hallelujah ! O Lord, deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy : and teach me Thy statutes. I am Thy servant, give me understanding: that I may know Thy testimonies. Hallelujah ! Or this : Hallelujah ! Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers : praise Him, and highly exalt Him forever. Hallelujah ! 1 Then shall the Minister announce the Gospel for the Day saying : The Holy Gospel is written in the Chapter of St. — « beginning at the Verse. t The Congregation may sing or say : Glory be to Thee, O Lord. 1 Then shall the Minister rcail • The Gospel for the Day. OR THE COMMUNION. 5 1" The Gospel ended, the Minister shall say : Here end- eth the Gospel, and the Congregation shall stand up, un- less they have stood at the reading of the Gospel, and shall sing or say : Praise be to Thee, O Christ. 1 Then shall he said or sung the Nicene Creed, or the Apostles' Creed ; hut if there he a Communion, the Ni- cene Creed shall he used. The Nicene Creed. T BELIEVE in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker *■ of Heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made ; Who, for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, And was incar- nate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, And was made man ; And was crucified also for us under PontiuB Pilate. He suffered and was buried ; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures ; and ascend- ed into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the Fa- ther ; and He shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead ; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one holy Christian and Apostolic Church. I acknowl- edge one Baptism for the remission of sins ; And I look for the Kesurrection of the dead ; And the life of the world to come. Amen. The Apostles'' Creed. T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty Maker of 1 Heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord ; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary ; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried ; He descended into hell ; The third day He rose again from the dead ; He ascended into Heaven and sit- teth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints ; The Forgiveness of sins ; the 6 MORNING SERVICE, Resurrection of the body; And the Life everlasting. Amen. Si Then may a Hymn be sungand the Minister shall gointo the pulpit. After the Hymn shall follow The Sermon. 1 The Sermon ended,the Congregation standing up, the Minister shall say : THE peace of God, which passeth all understanding, 1 keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, T The Offertory shall then he sung, at the close of which the Congregation shall be seated. 1 On of the Offertories here following, or any other suita- ble Offertory, may be used. The Offertory. I. HI] sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : a broken T and a contrite heart. O God, Thou wilt not despise. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion : Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then s halt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of right- eousness : with burnt-offering and whole burnt-offering. II. pliEATEiumo a clean heart, O God : and renew a right v --' spirit within me. me not away from Thy presence: and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. ►re unto me the joy of Thy salvation : and uphold me with Thy free Spirit. H Tlte Offerings shall he gathered and brought to the Min- ister,who shall place them on the Altar. shall the Ministt r make mention of any special pe- tition, intercessions or thanksgivings which may 'have been requested. He may also make mention of the death of any member of the Congregation. 1 Then shall follow the General Prayer. The Prayer here following may beused; or, if there he no Communion, my, or a selection from the Collects and Prayers, or any oth&i i oyer. The General Prayer, ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, thePatherof our A Lord Jesus < ihrist : We give Thee t hanks for all Thy goodness and tender mercies, especially for the gift of Oil THE CO.MM UNION. 7 Thy dear Son, and for the revelation of Thy will and grace : and we beseech Thee so to implant Thy Word in us, that in good and honest hearts, we may keep it, and bring- forth fruit by patient continuance in well doing. Most heartily we beseech Thee so to rule and govern Thy Church universal, with all its pastors and ministers, that it may be preserved in the pure doctrine of Thy saving Word, whereby faith toward Thee may be strengthened, and charity increased in us toward all mankind. Grant also health and prosperity to all that are in au- thority, especially to the President [and Congress] of the United States, the Governor [and Legislature] of this Commonwealth, and to all our Judges and Magistrates ; and endue them with grace to rule after Thy good pleas- ure, to the maintenance of righteousness, and to the hinderance and punishment of wickedness, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and hon- esty. May it please Thee also to turn the hearts of our ene- mies and adversaries, that they may cease their enmity, and be inclined to walk with us in meekness and in peace. All who are in trouble, want, sickness, anguish of la- bor, peril of death, or any other adversity, especially those who are in suffering for Thy Name and for Thy truth's sake, comfort, O God, with Thy Holy Spirit, that they may receive and acknowledge their afiictions as the manifestation of Thy fatherly will. And although we have deserved Thy righteous wrath and manifold punishments, yet, we entreat Thee, O most merciful Father, remember not the sins of our youth, nor our many transgressions ; but out of Thine unspeak- able goodness, grace and mercy, defend us from all harm and danger of body and soul. Preserve us from false and pernicious doctrine, from war and bloodshed, from plague and pestilence, from all calamity by fire and wat- er, from hail and tempest, from failure of harvest and from famine, from anguish of heart and despair of Thy mercy, and from an evil death. And in every time of trouble, show Thyself a very present Help, the Saviour of all men, and especially of them that believe. Cause also the needful fruits of the earth to prosper, that we may enjoy them in due season. Give success to the Christian training of the young, to all lawful occupa- tions on land and sea, and to all pure arts and useful knowledge ; and crown them with Thy blessing. 1 Here special Supplications, Intercessions and Prayers may be made. These, and whatsoever other things Tfcvu wouldest have 8 MORNING SERVICE, us ask of Thee, 0 God, vouchsafe unto us for the sake of the bitter sufferings and death of Jesus Christ, Thine only Son, our Lord and Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, Avorld without end. 1" Then shall the Minister, and the Congregation with him, say the Lord's Prayer. The Lord's Prayer. OUR Father, who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven , Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil : For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. T Then sliall be sung a Hymn. 1 If therebe no Communion, a Doxology may be sung, and the Minister, standing at the Altar, shall pronounce the Benediction, after which the Congregation shall offer silent prayer. The Benediction. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and bo gra- cious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. 1" The Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. "f Whilst the Hymn is sung, the Minister shall go to the Altar, make ready the Communion vesssels and prepare for the administration of the Holy Communion. 1 The Hymn ended, the Congregation shall rise, and stand to the end of the Agnus Dei. The Preface. 1 The Minister shall say : The Lord be with you. *i The Congregation shall sing or say : And with thy spirit. Minister. Lift up your hearts. OR THE COMMUNION. 9 Congregation. We lift them up unto the Lord. Minister. Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God. Congregation. It is meet and right so to do. Minister. It is truly meet, right, and salutary, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty Everlasting God. 1 Here shall follow the Proper Preface, according to the time, if there he any specially appointed, or else immedi- ately shall follow, Therefore with angels, etc. Proper Prefaces. For Christmas. FOR in the mystery of the Word made flesh, Thou hast given us a new revelation of Thy glory : that seeing Thee in the person of Thy Son, we maybe drawn to the love of those things which are not seen. Therefore with Angels, etc. For the Passion Season. WHO on the tree of the Cross didst give salvation unto mankind ; that whence death arose, thence Life also might rise again : and that he who by a tree once over- came, might likewise by a tree be overcome, through Christ our Lord ; through whom with Angels, etc. For the Easter Season, DUT chiefly are we bound to praise Thee for the glori- JJ ous Resurrection of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord : for He is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world ; Who by His death hath destroyed death, and by His rising to life again, hath restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with Angels, etc. For Ascension Day. THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord, Who after His Resur- 1 rection appeared openly to all His disciples, and in then- sight was taken up into Heaven, that He might make us partakers of His Divine Nature. Therefore with Angels, etc. For Whitsunday. THROUGH Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lc rd and 1 Saviour ; Who ascended above the heavens, and sit- ting at Thy right hand, poured out on this day the Holy 10 MORNING SERVICE, Spirit, as He had promised, upon the chosen disciples ; whereat the whole earth rejoices with exceeding joy. Therefore with Angels, etc, For the Festival of the Trinity. WHO with Thine Only-begotten Son, and the Holy " Ghost, art one God, one Lord. And in the confes- sion of the only true God, we worship the Trinity in Per- son, and the Unity in Substance, of Majesty co-equal. Therefore with Angels, etc. T After the Preface shall follow immediately : THEREFORE with Angels and Archangels, and with I all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious name; evermore praising Thee, and saying. 1 Then shall be said or sung the Sanctus. TJOLT, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth ; Heaven and II earth are full of Thy glory ; Hosanna in the high- est. Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 1 Then may the Minister give this Exhortation. The Exhortation. DEARLY Beloved ! Forasmuch as we purpose to come to the Holy Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ, it be- cometh us diligently to examine ourselves, as St. Paul exhorteth us. For this Holy Sacrament hath been insti- tuted for the special comfort and strengthening of those who humbly confess their sins, and who hunger and thirst after righteousness. But if we thus examine ourselves, weshall find nothing in us out only sin and death, from which we can in no wise set ourselves free. Therefore our Lord Jesus Christ hath had mercy upon us, and hath taken upon Himself our nature, that so He might fulfil for us the whole will and law of God, and for us and for our deliverance sutler death and all that we by our sins have deserved. And to the end that we should the more confidently believe this, and be strengthened by our faith in a cheerful obedi ence to His holy will, He hath instituted the Holy Sacra- ment of His Supper, in which He feedeth us with His Body, and giveth us to drink of His Blood. OR THE COMMUNION. 11 Therefore whoso eateth of this bread, and drinketh of this cup, firmly believing the words of Christ, dwelleth in Christ, and Christ in him, and hath eternal life. We should also do this in remembrance of Him, show- ing His death, that He was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification, and rendering unto Him most hearty thanks for the same, take up our cross and follow Him, and, according to His commandment, love one another even as He hath loved us. For we are all one bread and one bod.v , even as we are all partakers of this one bread, and drink of this one cup. 1 Then the Minister, turning to the Altar, shall say : Let us pray. ATJR Father, who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy " Name; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. f Then shall t~he Congregation sing or say : Amen. 1 Then shall the Minister say : OUR Lord Jesus Christ, in the night in (a) Here he shall which He was betrayed, took bread; (a) take the Plate and when He had given thanks He brake with the Bread it and gave it to His disciples, saying ; in his hand. Take, eat ; this is my Body, which is given for you ; this do in remembrance of Me. After the same manner, also, He (b, Here he shall take took the cup, (b) when He had sup- the Cup in his hand. ped, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink ye all of it ; this cup is the New Testament in My Blood, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins ; this do, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me." 1 Then shall the Minister say ; The peace of the Lord be with you alway. 1" Then shall he sung or said the Agnus Dei, and the dis- tribution sliall begin. Agnus Dei. 0 CHRIST, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the v sin of the world, have mercy upon us ! 12 HORNING SERVICE, <> Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away tin- sin of the world, have mercy upon u ! O Christ, Thou Lamb of God. that takest awaythesin of the world, grant u.3 Thy peace. Amen. *i lVliai the Minister givctli the Bread In shall say ; Take and eat, this is the true Body of Christ given for thee. \ When he giveth the Cup lie shall say : Take and drink, this is the true Blood of the New Tes- tament, shed for thy sins. T In dismissing the Communicants, the Minister may say : The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ and His precious Blood strengthen and preserve you in the true faith un- to everlasting life. 1 If the con ecratcd Bread or Wine be spent before all havr comma i I. the Minister shaU consecrate inure, saying aloud, so much of the words of institution om pertaineth to the element to he consecrated. 1 JThen all have communed, the Minister shall reverently cover what remaineth of the Bread and Wine. r Tl\en all standing, may be sung or said the Nunc Dimittis. T ORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace u according- to Thy Word : For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation: which thou hast prepared before the face of all people ; A light to lighten the Gentiles : and the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost ; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. mi Then shall be said : The Thanksgiving. Minister. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. 1 The Congregation shall sing or say : And His mercy endureth forever Minister. OR THE COMMUNION. 13 WE give thanks to Thee, Almighty God, that Thou hast '" refreshed us through this salutary gift ; and Ave be- seech Thee, that of Thy mercy Thou wouldst strengthen us through the same in faith towards Thee and in fervent love toward one another, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. 1" The Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. 1" Then may be sung or saidthe Benedicamus. Minister. The Lord be with you. Congregation. And with thy spirit. Minister. Bless we the Lord. Congregation. Thanks be to God. 1 Then shall the Minister say the Benediction asherefol- loweth, or he may say the words 2 Cor. xiii. 14. J After the Benediction the Congregation should offer silent prayer. The Benediction. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gra- cious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give ' hee peace. 1" The Congregation shall sing or say : Amen. ORDER OF EVENING SERVICE, OR VESPERS. i A Hymn of Invocation of the Holy Ghost, oi another Hymn may be sung T Then shall be sung or said responsively the Versicle with the Gloria Patri as here followcth, all standing to the end of the Psalm. Versicle. Make haste, O God, to deliver me. Answer. Make haste, to help me, O Lord. Glorv be to the Father, and to the Son : end to the Holy Ghost ; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Hallelujah ! t During the Passion Season the Hallelujah tlMll be omitted. The Psalm. If TJien shall be sung or said one or more Psalms. At the end of the Psalm the Gloria Patri shall be sung. An Antiphon may be used with each Psalm. The Lesson. 1 The Scripture Lessons shall then be read, and after each Lesson may be sung or said : But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us. Answer. '1 hanks be to God. 1 After the Lessons a Responsory may be sung. 1" Then may follow a sermon, after which the Offerings may be gathered. T Then shall be sung The Hymn. ^ Then, all standing, may be sung or said this Versicle. But on Festival days, a special Versicle may be used. Versicle. Let my prayers be set forth before Theo n? incense : EVENING SERVICE, OE VESPERS. 15 Answer. And the lifting up of my hands as the evening Sacrifice. The Canticle. 1 Then shall be sung the Magnificat. St. Luke i. MY soul doth magnify the Lord : and my spirit hath re- ■L'i joiced in God my Saviour. For . a e hath regarded : the low estate of His handmaid- en. For behold, from henceforth : all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things : and holy is His name. A ad His mercy is on them that fear Him : from genera- tion to generation. tie hath showed strength with His arm : He hath scat- tered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats : and ex - alted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things : and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath holpen His servant Israel, in remembranoe of His mercy : as He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed, forever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost : As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be ; world without end. Amen. T Or the Nunc Dimittis. St. Luke ii. T ORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in [peace : -^ accoi'ding to Thy word : For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people ; A light to lighten the Gentiles : and the glory of Thy people Israel. ( iiory 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. 1" An Antiphon may be sung with the Canticle. The Prayer. T Then shall be said the Pray era here following, or the Suffrages, the Litany, or other prayers. 16 EVENING SERVICE, Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, Jiave mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us, 1 Then all shall say : (]TJU Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy v Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done oil 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. Salutation. The Lord be with you. Answer. And with Thy Spirit. Let us pray. I' Then shall be said the Collect for the day : the Collect for the Sunday is said throughout the week following until Fri day, but on Saturday the Collect for the following Sunday iS8aid. Then may be said any other Collects and after that this Collect for Peace. A Versicle may be used with the Collect. A GOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, ^ and all just works do pi-oceed ; Give unto Thy ser- vants that peace, which the world cannot give ; that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that by Thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Cnrist our Saviour. Amen. t Then may be sung or said the Benedicamus. Bless we the Lord, Answer. Thanks be to God. 1 The service may end with the Benedicamus ; or a Clos- ing Hymn may be sung, after which may be said The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 1 At the close of the Service silent prayer should be offer- ed. THE ORDER OP EARLY SERVICE, OR MATINS. 1 A Hymn of Invocation of the Holy Ghost, or another Hymn may he sung. •f Then shall be sung or said the Versicles here following, all standing to the end of the Venite. Versiclc. O Lord, open Thou my lips. Answer. And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. Versicle. Make haste, O God, to deliver me. • Answer. Make haste to help me, O Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever snail be world without end. Amen. Hallelujah. *{ During the Passion season the Hallelujah shall be omit- ted. 1 Then shall follow the Invitatory with the Venite. On Festival Days a special Invitatory may be used. The Invitatory. O Come, let us worship the Lord : For He i3 our Maker. Venite Exultemus. Ps. xcv. COME, let us sing unto the Lord : let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving : and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God : and a great King above all gods. In His hand are the deep places of the earth : the strength of the hills is His aiso. The Sea is His, and He made it : and His hands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down ; let us kneel be- fore the Lord our Maker. (17) 0 18 EARLY SERVICE, For He is our God : and we are the people of His pas- ture, and the sheep of His hand. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; As it was in the beginning-, is now, and ever shall be': world without end. Amen. The Hymn. T The Hymn shall then be sung. The Psalm. T Tin: n. all standing to the end of the Psalm shall be sung or said one or more Psalms. At the end of the Psalm the Gloria Patri shall be sung. An Antiphoh may be used with each Psalm. The Lesson. 1 Tlie Scripture Lessons shall then be read. After each Lesson may be sung or said: Bat Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us. Answer. Thanks be to God. 1 After the Lessons a Responsory may be sung. 1 A brief Exhortation, or Sermon, may then follow. The Canticle. 1 The Congregation shall stand and sing the Te Deum Laudamus, or the Beuedictus. An Antiphon may he sung with the Benedictus. Te Deum Laudamus. WE praise Thee, O God : we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship Thee : the Father everlast- ing. To Thee all angels cry aloud : the heavens and all the powers therein. To Thee Cherubim and Seraphim: continually do cry Holy, Holy, Holy : Lord God of Sabaoth ; Heavenand eai'th are full of the majesty: of Thy Glory. The glorious company of the Apostles : praise Thee. The goodly fellowship of the Prophets : praise Thee. The noble armv of Martyrs : praise Thee. The holy Church throughout all the world : doth ac- knowledge Thee ; The Father: of an infinite Majesty ; Thine adorable, true : and only Son ; OR VESPERS. 19 Also the Holy Ghost : the Comforter. Thou art the King of Glory ; O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son : of the Father. When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man: Thou didst humble Thyself to be born of a Virgin. When Thou hadst overcome tho sharpness of death : Thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers. Thou sittesc at the right hand of God : in the glory of the Father. We believe that Thou shalt come : to be our Judge. We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants : whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with Thy saints : in glory everlasting. O Lord, save Thy people : and bless Thine heritage. Govern them : and lift them up forever. Day by day : we magnify Thee. And we worship Thy name : ever, world without end. Vouchsafe, O Lord : to keep us this day without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us : have mercy upon us, O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us : as our trust is in Thee. O Lord, in Thee have I trusted : let me never be con- founded. Amen. Or the Benedictus. St. Luke i. DLESSED be the Lord God of Israel : for He hath visi- JJ ted and redeemed His people ; And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us : in the house of His servant David ; As He spake by the mouth of His holy prophets: Avhich have been since the world began ; That we should be saved from our enemies : and f rom the hand of all that hate us ; To perform the mercy promised to our fathers : and to remember His holy covenant ; The oath which He sware to our father Abraham : that He would grant unto us ; That we, being delivered out of the hand of our ene- mies : might serve Him without fear, In holiness and righteousness before Him : all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways ; To give knowledge of salvation unto His people : by the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God : SM> hi ABLY SBBVICB, whereby the dayspring from on high Mai li visited us ; To give light to them that sit In darkness and in the shadow of death : to guide our feet In the way of peace. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; As it- was in t he beginning, is now, and over shall be : world without end. Amen. The Prayer. 1f Then shall be said the Prayers here following, or tlic SulTrages, the Litany, or other prayers. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon ws. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have merri/ upon U8. 1 Then all shall say : OVM Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done on eart a as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; Ami forgive us our t resspasses, as we forgive t hose who t pes pass against us ; and lead us not Into temptation; Hut deliver us from evil ; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, ami t he glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Oneor more Collects may be used, with the Salutation, which may 4>e pveceded by a Versicle. After each Col- lect the Congregation shall sing or say : Aimn. r Then may be sung or said the Benedlcamus with the Salutation. The Lord bo with you. Answer. And with thy spirit. Benedlcamus. Bl< ss we the Lord. Answer. Thanks bo to God, 1 The service may end with the Benedlcamus or a closing Hymn may be sung; after which may be said The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 1 At the close of the service silent prayer should bo offered. INTROITS AND COLLECTS FOR THE CHURCH YEAR. ^ Tlic Introits have their proper music, but they maybe sn n E JOICE in the Lord alway : and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men : the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing : but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Ps. Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land : Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. T ORD, we beseech Thee, give ear to our prayers, and *-* lighten the darkness of our hearts, by Thy gracious visitation : Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Cor, ivi 1-5. Gospel, Matt : xi : 3-10. FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Introit. T)ROP down, ye heavens, from above : and let the skies *J pour down righteousness : Let the earth open : and bring forth salvation. Ps. The heavens declare the glory of God : and the firmament sheweth His handiwork. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. CTIR up, O Lord, we beseech Thee, Thy power, and ^ come, and with great might succor us, that by the help of Thy grace whatsoever is hindered by our sins may be speedily accomplished, through Thy mercy and satisfac- tion ; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen, Epistle, Philippians iv : 4-7. Gospel, John i : 19-28. Other Collects for the Season of Advent. MERCIFULLY hear. O Lord, the prayers of Thy people ; that as they rejoice in the Advent of Thine Only-Be- CHRISTMAS. 23 gotten Son, according to the flesh, so when He cometh a second time in His Majesty, they may r3ceivc the reward of eternal life ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; Who liveth, &c. I) God, Who dost gladden us with the yearly anticipation ^ of our Redemption ; Grant that we who now joyfully receive Thine Only-Begotten Son as our Redeemer, may also behold Him without fear when He cometh as our Judge ; Who liveth, &c. MOST merciful God, Who hast given Thine eternal Word to be made incarnate of the pure Virgin ; Grant unto Thy people grace to put away fleshly lusts, that so they may be ready for Thy visitation ; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth, &c. CHRISTMAS. U Introit. NTO us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God : the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Ps. O sing unto the Lord a new song : for He hath done marvellous things. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect for Christmas Night. OGOD, Who hast made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light ; Grant, we be seech Thee, that as we have known on earth the myste- ries of that Light, we may also come to the fullness of its joys in heaven ; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Collect for Christmas Day. pRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the new ^ birth of Thine Only- Begotten Son in the flesh may set us free who are held in the old bondage under the yoke of sin ; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Tit, ii : 11-14; Isa. ix 2-7. Gospel, Luke ii: 1-14, 24 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. SECOND CHRISTMAS DAY. [The Introit and Collect arc the same as for Christmas Day. Epistle, Titus iii : 4-7. Gospel, Luke ii : 15-20. SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. Introit. THY testimonies are very sure : holiness becoraeth 1 Thine house, O Lord, forever. Thy throne is established of old : Thou art from ever- lasting. Ps. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty : the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself. Glory be to the Father, &c Collect A LMIGHTY and Everlasting God, direct ou : actions ac- A cording to Thy good pleasure, that in tie Name of Thy beloved Son, we may be made to abound in good works; through tho same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Galatians iv : 1-7. Gospel, Luke ii : 33-40. THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST — NEW YEAR. Introit. A LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all ^ the earth : Who hast set Thy glory above the heavens. What is man that Thou art mindful of him : and the Son of man that Thou visitest him ? Ps. Thou, O Lord, art our Father and our Redeemer: from everlasting is Thy Name. Glory he to the Father, dom, and the power, and the glory are in His hand. Ps. Give the King Thy judgments, O God : and Thy righteousness unto the King's Son. Glory 1>e to the Father, &c. Collect. OGOD, Who by the leading of a star didst manifest Thy Only-Begotten Son to the Gentiles ; Mercifully grant, that we, who know Thee now by faith, may after tbis life have the fruition of Thy glorious Godhead ; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one Gcd, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Isaiah ix : 1-6. Gospel, Matt, ii : 12. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Introit. T SAW also the Lord sitting upon a throne : high and -*- lifted up. And I heard the voice of a great multitude, saying, Al- leluia : for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. Ps. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands : serve the lord with gladness. Glory be to the Father, &c. 26 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. Collect. A LORD, we beseech Thee mercifully to receive the J prayers of Thy people who call upon Thee ; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithful- ly to fulfil the same ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee aud the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Rom. xii : 1-5. Gospel, Luke ii : 41-52 SECOND SUNDAY AFTEK EPIPHANY. Introit. ALL the earth shall worship Thee : and shall sing unto Thee, O God. They shall sing to Thy Name : O Thou Most Highest. Ps. Make a joyful noise unto God^all ye lands: sing forth the honor of His Name, make His praise glorious. Glory he to the Father, dec. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who dost govern all •"• things in heaven and earth ; Mercifully hear the sup- plications of Thy people, and grant us Thy peace all the da.vs of our life ; through Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Romans xii : &-16. Gospel, John ii : 1-11. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Introit. WORSHIP Him, all ve His angels : Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced: because of Thy judgments, O Lord. Ps. The Lord reigneth, let the earth re j oice : let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. ALMIGHTY and F.verlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers aud necessities stretch forth the right hand of Thy Majesty, to help and defend us ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth SUNDAYS AFTER EPIPHANY. 2? and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Rom. xii : 16-21. Gospel, Matt, viii : 1-13. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. [The Introit is the same as for the Third Sunday after Epiphany.] Collect. A LMIGHTT God,Who knowest us to be set in the midst ■™- of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright ; Grant to us such strength and protection as ma^up' port us in, all dangers, and carry us through all temp- tations ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Rom. xiii: 8-10. Gospel, Matt, viii: 33-27. «*_ FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. [The Introit is the same as for the Third Sunday after Epiphany.] Collect. 0LORD, we beseech Thee to keep Thy Church and Household continually in Thy true religion ; thatthey who do lean upon the hope of Thy heavenly grace may evermore be defended by Thy mighty power ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reign- eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Col. iii : 12-17. Gospel, Matt, xiii : 24-30. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Introit. THE lightnings lightened the world : the earth trem- bled and shook. Ps. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts: My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. 38 INTROIT S AND COLLECTS. Collect. (\ GOD, Who in the glorious Transfiguration of Thy u Only-Begotten Son, hast confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers, and who, in the voice that come from the bright cloud, didst in a wonderful manner foreshow the adoption of sons : Mercifully vouchsafe to make us co-heirs with the King of his glory, and bring us to the enjoyment of the same ; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee ; and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 3 Peter i : 16-21. Gospel, Matt, xvii : 1-9. SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY Introit. THE sorrows of death compassed me : the sorrows of 1 hell compassed me about. In my distress, I called upon the Lord : and He heard my voice out of His temple. Ps. I will love Thee, O Lord my Strength : the Lord is my Kock aud my Fortress 1 Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. OLORD, we beseech Thee favorably to hear the pray- ers of Thy people : that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by Thy goodness, for the glory of Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Cor. ix : 34— x : 5. Gospel, Matt, xx : 1-16. SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. Introit. A "WAKE, why sleepest Thou, O Lord ?: Arise, cast us •"■ not off forever. Wherefore hidest Thou Thy face : and f orgettest our affliction ? Our soul is bowed down to the dust : arise for our help and redeem us. Ps. Wc have heard with our ears, O God : our fathers have told us what work Thou didst in their days. Glory be to tlie Father \&c. 0 ASH WEDNESDAY. 29 Collect. GOD, Who seest that we put not our ti*ust in anything that we do : Mercifully grant, that by the power of Thy Son, the Teacher of nations, Ave may be defended against all adversity ; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ, who livetli and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 2 Cor. xi : 19— xii : 9. Gospel, Luke viii : 4-15. QTJINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. Introit. BE Thou my strong Rock : for an house of defence to save me. Thou art my Rock and my Fortress : therefore for Thy Name's sake lead me and guide me. Ps. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust ; let me never be ashamed : deliver me in my righteousness. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. A LORD, we beseech Thee mercifully hear our prayers, V and, having set us free from the bonds of sin, defend us from all evil ; through J esus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost ,ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Cor. xiii : 1-13. Gospel, Luke xviii : 31-43. ASH WEDNESDAY, OR FIRST DAY OF LENT. Introit. T WILL cry unto God Most High : unto God that per- 1 f ormeth all things for me. Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my re- fuge : until these calamities be overpast. Ps. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me : for my soul trusteth in Thee. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. A LMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who hatest nothing -*1 that Thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent ; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our 30 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of Thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Joel ii : 12-19. Gospel, Matt, vi : 16 21. FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT (iNVOCAVTT). Introit. HE shall call upon Me, and I will answer him : I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him : and show him my salvation. Ps. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Glory be to the Father, Sec. Collect. 0 LORD, mercifully hear our prayer, and stretch forth u the right hand of Thy Majesty to defend us from them that rise up against us ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 2 Cor. vl : 1-10. Gospel, Matt, iv : 1-11. SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT (REMINISCERE). Introit. T> EMEMBER, O Lord, Thy tender mercies and Thy lov- ■" ing kindnesses : for they have been ever of old. Let not mine enemies triumph over me : God of Israel, deliver us out of all our troubles. Ps. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul : O my God, I trust in Thee ; let me not be ashamed Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. 0 GOD, Who seest that of ourselves we have no strength* Keep us both outwardly and inwardly ; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Cho:t, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Thess. iv : 1-7. Gospel, Matt, xv : 21-28. Sundays in lent. ti THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT (OCULl). Introii. WilNE eyes are ever toward the Lord : for He shall Lpluck my feet out of the net. Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me : for I am desolate and afflicted. Ps. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in Thee ; let me not he ashamed. Glory he to the Father, Sec. Collect. WE beseech Thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of Thy humble servants, and stretch forth the right ^hand of Thy Majesty to be our defence against all our enemies ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Ephesians v : 1-9. Gospel, Luke xi : 14-28. FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT (l^ETARE). Introit. REJOICE ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her : all ye that love her. . Rejoice for joy with her: all ye that mourn for her.1" Ps. I was glad when they said unto me : Let us go into the house of the Lord, Glory he to the Father, Sec. Collect. (TRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who ™ for our evil deeds do worthily deserve to be pun- ished, by the comfort of Thy grace may mercifully be relieved ; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Galatians iv : 21-31. Gospel, John vi : 1-15. FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT (jUDICA). Introit. JUDGE me, O God : and plead my cause against an " ungodly nation. 32 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man : for Thou art the God of my strength. Ps. O send out Thy light and Thy truth : let them lead me ; let them bring me unto Thy holy hill. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. WE beseech Thee, Almighty God, mercifully to look " upon Thy people, that by Thy great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore, both in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Hebrews ix : 11-15. Gospel, John viii : 46-59. SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT (PALMARUM). Introit. BE not Thou far from me, O Lord : O my strength, haste Thee to help me. Save me from the lion's mouth : and deliver me from the horns of the unicorns. Ps. My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me ? : Why art Thou so far from helping me ? Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. A LMIGHTY and Everlasting God Who hast sent Thy A Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon Him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all man- kind should follow the example of His great humility : Mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of His patience, and also be made partakers of His res- urrection ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Philippians ii : 5-11. Gospel, Matt, xxi : 1-9. MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK. Introit. PLEAD my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me : flglit against them that flght against me. Take hold of shield and buckler: and stand up for mine help. HOLY WEEK. 33 Ps. Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me : say unto my soul, I am Thy salvation. Glory be to the Father, Sec. Collect. pRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who XJ amid so many adversities do fail through our own infirmities, may be restored through the passion and intercession of Thine Only-Begotten Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Is. 1 : 5-10. Gospel, John xii : 1-33, or The Passion History. TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK. Introit. GOD forbid that I should glory: save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Him is salvation, life, and resurrection from the dead : by Him we are redeemed and set at liberty. Ps. God be merciful unto us, and bless us : and cause his face to shine upon us. Glory be to the Father, See. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, G rant us grace so to pass through this holy time of our Lord's Pas- sion, that we may obtain the pardon of our sins; through the same, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever- one God, world without end. Amen, Epistle, Jer. xi : 18 20. Gospel, John xii : 24-43, or The Passion History. WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK. Introit. AT the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow : of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. For He became obedient unto death, even the death 34 INTHOITS AND COLLECTS. of the Cross : wherefore He is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Ps. Hear ray prayer, O Lord : and let my cry come unto Thee. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. pitANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who u for our evil deeds are continually afflicted, may mer- cifully be relieved by the Passion of Thine Only Be gotten Son, who liveth and relgneth with Thee and the [oly Ghost, ever one <; nd, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Is. lxii : 11 ; Lxlil; 17.. Gospel, Lukexxii: 1-xxiii; 4., or The Passion History. THURSDAY IN HOLY WEEK. The Introit is the same as for Tuesday. 0 LORD God, Who hast left unto us in a wonderful Sacrament a memorial of Thy Passion; Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may souse this Sacrament Of Thy Body and Blood, thai the fruits of Thy redemption may continually be manifest in us ; Thou, who livest and reignestwitb the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end Amen. Epistle, ICor; xi: 28 a:.'. Gospel, -John xiii: 1-15, or The Passion History. GOOD FKIDAY. Thesame Introit as for Tuesday, <>r this: OURELY He hath borne our griefs ami carried oursor o rows: He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised tor our Iniquities. All we like sheep have gone astray: and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. I's. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord : and let my cry come unto Thee. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collects. A LMIGHTT God, we beseech Thee graciously feo be n hold this Thv f amil v, for which our Lord Jesus < 'hr 1st was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the EASTER. 35 hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the Cross ; who now liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy G host, ever one God, world without end. Amen. MERCIFUL and Everlasting God.Who hast not spared Thine only Son, but delivered Him up for us all, that He might bear our sins upon the Cross ; Grant that our hearts maybe so fixed with steadfast faith in Him that we may not fear the power of any adversaries ; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who hast willed A that Thy Son should bear for us the pains of the Cross, that Thou mightest remove from us the power of the adversary; Help us so to remember and give thanks for our Lord's Passion that we may obtain re- mission of sin and redemption from everlasting death ; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Epistle, Isa. lii: 13— liii: 12. Gospel, John xviii: 1-xix: i2. or The Passion History. EASTER. Introit. WHEN I awake I am still with Thee. Hallelujah ! : ' ' Thou hast laid Thine hand upon me. Hallelujah I Such knowledge is too wonderful for me : it is high, I cannot attain unto it. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Ps. O Lord, Thou hast searched me, and known me : Thou knowest my down-sitting and mine uprising. Glory be to the Father, &c. or UE is risen, Hallelujah!: Why seek ye the Living 11 anions the dead ? Hallelujah ! Remember how He spake unto you, Hallelujah : the Son of man must be crucified, and the third day rise again. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Ps. Thou crownedst Him with glory and honor: Thou madest Him to have dominion over the works of Thy hands. Glory be to the Father, &c. The Collect for Easter Eve. f) GOD, Who didst enlighten this most holy night with ^ the glory of the Lord's Resurrection ; Preserve in all Thy people the spirit of adoption which Thou hast giv- en, so that renewed in body and soul they may perform unto Thee a pure service ; through the same, our Lord G 36 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. The Collect for Easter Day. ALMIGHTY God, Who, through Thine Only-Begotten A Son, Jesus Christ, hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly be- seech Thee, that, as Thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liv- eth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Other Easter Collects. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who celebrate Thy Paschal Feast, kindled with heavenly desires, may ever thirst for the Fountain of Life, Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who celebrate the solemnities of the Lord's Resurrection, may by the renewal of Thy Holy Spirit rise again from the death of the soul ; through the same Jerus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle, 1 Cor. v : 6-8. Gospel, Mark xvi : 1-8. EASTER MONDAY. The Introit and the Collect are the same as for Easter Day. Epistle, Acts x: 34 41. Gospel, Luke xxiv: 13-35. FIRST "SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (QUASIMODO GENITl). Introit. A S newborn babes : desire the sincere milk of the Word. Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto Thee : O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me. Ps. Sing aloud unto God our strength : make a joyful ncise unto the God of Jacob. Glory he to the Father, dtc. Collect. RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who have celebrated the solemnities of the Lord's Resur- G SUNDAYS AFTER EASTER. 37 rectiou, may, by the help of Thy grace, bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conversation ; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who iiveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 John v : 4-12. Gospel, John xx : 19-31. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (MISERICORDIAS). Introit. THE earth is full of the goodness of the Lord : By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made. Ps. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous : for praise is comely for the upright. Glory be tothe Father, &c. Collect. pOD,Who, by the humiliation of Thy Son, didst raise up U" the fallen world ; Grant unto Thy faithful ones per- petual gladness, and those whom Thou hast delivered from the danger of everlasting death, do Thou make par- takers of eternal joys ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who Iiveth and reigneth with Thee and the H oly Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen, Epistle, 1 Peter ii : 21-35. Gospel, John x : 11-16. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (JUBILATE), Introit. IfAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands : Ji Sing forth the honor of His Name ; make His praise glorious. Ps. Say unto God, how terrible art Thou in Thy works: through the greatness of Thy power shall Thine enemies submit themselves unto Thee. Glory be to the Father, See. Collect. A LMIGHT Y God, Who showest to them that be in error 11 the light of Thy truth, to the intent that they may re- turn into the way of righteousness ; Grant unto all them that are adm'tted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same ; through our Lord Jesus Christ, 38 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. who livethaud reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Peter ii : 11-20. Gospel, John xvi : 16 23. FOUllTII SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (CANTATE). Introit. A SING unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done ^ marvellous things. The Lord hath made known His salvation : His right- eousness hath He openly showed in the sight of the heathen. Ps. H is right hand, and His holy arm: hath gotten Him the victory. Glory he to the Father, &c. Collect. 0GOD, "Who makes the minds of the faithful to be of one will ; Grant unto Thy people that they may love what Thou commandest. and desire what Thou dost promise : that among the manifold changes of this world, our hearts may there be fixed where true joys are to be found ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, James i : 16-21. Gospel, John xvi : 5-15. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (ROGATE). Introit. WITH the voice of singing declare ye, and tell this : ut- ' ' ter it even to the end of the earth. 1 1 allelujah ! The Lord hath redeemed His servant Jacob : Hallelu • jah, ilallelu.jah ! Ps. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands : sing forth the honor of His Name ; make His praise glorious. Glory he to the Father, &c. Collect. 0GOD, from Whom all good things do come ; Grant to us Thy humble servants, that by Thy holy inspiration we niiiy think those things that be right, and by Thy merciful guiding may perform the same ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with SUNDAYS AFTER EASTER. 89 Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, James i : 23-27. Gospel, John xvi : 23-30. ASCENSION DAY. Introit. VE men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?: 1 Hallelujah! This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heav- en, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven : Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Ps. O clap your hands, all ye people : shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe Thy Only-Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended into the heavens ; so may we also in heait and mind thither ascend, and with Him continually dwell, Avho liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 0 KING of Glory, Lord of Hosts, Who didst this Day ^ ascend in triumph far above all heavens; We beseech Thee leave us not comfortless, but send to us the Spirit of Truth, promised of the Father; O Thou, who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Acts i : 1-U. Gospel, Mark xvi : 14-20. SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION (EXAUDl). Introit. TJEAR, O Lord, when I cry with my voice : Hallelujah ! 11 When Thou saidst, seek ye My face ; my heart said un- to Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek: Hide not Thy face from me. Hallelujah, Hallelujah ! Ps. The Lord is my Light, and my Salvation : whom shall I fear ? Glory he to the Father, &c. Collect. A LMIGHTY, Everlasting God ; Make us to have always n a devout will towards Thee, and to serve Thy Majes- 40 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. ty with a pure heart ; through Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reig-neth^with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one (i od, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Peter iv : 7-11. Gospel, John xv : 36— xvi : 4. WHITSUNDAY. Introit. THE Spirit of the Lord fllleth the world : Hallelujah ! Let the righteous be glad ; let them rejoice before God : yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah I Ps. Let God arise ; let His enemies be scattered : let them also that hate Him flee before Him. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. 0GOD, Who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful peo- ple, by sending to them the light of Thy Holy Spirit ; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort ; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Acts ii : 1-13. Gospel, John xiv : 23-31. MONDAY IN WHITSUN-WEEK. The Introit is the same as for Whitsunday. Collect. OGod, Who didst give Thy Holy Spirit to Thine Apos ties ; Grant unto Thy people the performance of their petitions, so that on us to whom Thou hast given faith, Thou mayest also bestow peace ; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Acts x : 43-48. Gospel, John iii : 16-21. THE FESTIVAL OF THE TRINITY. Introit. BLESSED be the Holy Trinity, and the undivided Unity: Let us give glory to Him because He hath shown His SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY. 41 mercy t o us. Ps. O Lord, our Lord : how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth ! Glory he to the Father, &c. Or, HOLY, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts : of Him, and 11 through Him, and to Him, are all things. Ps. O Lord, our Lord : how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth. Glory he to the Father, is in His holy habitation, He is God who setteth " the solitary in families : The God of Israel is He that giveth strength and power unto his people. Ps. I et God arise, let his enemies be scattered : let them also that hate Him flee before Him. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. A LMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who art always more ■"• ready to hear tiian we to pray, and art wont to give mo: e tnan either we desire or deserve ; Pour down upon us the abundance of Thy mercy, forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Cor. xv : 1-10. Gospel, Luke xviii : 9-14. TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. MAKE haste, O God, to deliver me : make haste to help me, O Lord. Let them be ashamed and confound od : that seek after my soul. Ps. Let them be turned backward, and put to con- fusion : that desire my hurt. Glory be to the Father, the house of the Lord. Glory he to tlie Father, Sec. 0 Collect. GOD, forasmuch as without Thee we are not able to please Thee; Mercifully grant, that Thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reig-neth with Thee and the H oly Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Cor. i ; 4-9. Gospel, Matt, xxii: 34-46, 50 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. QAY unto my soul, I am Thy salvation : ^ The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth : He delivereth them out of their troubles : He is their God for ever and ever. Ps. Give ear, O my people, to rny law ; incline your ears to the words of my mouth. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. 0 ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, of Thy bounti- u ful goodness keep us, we beseech Thee, from all things that may hurt us; that Ave, being ready, both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that Thou wouldst have done; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Eph. iv : 23-23. Gospel, Matt, ix : 1-8. TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. THE Lord our God is righteous in all his works which He doeth : for we obeyed not His voice. Give glory to Thy Name, O Lord : and deal with us according to the multitude of Thy mercies. Ps. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, merciful Lord, to Thy faith- ful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve Thee with a quiet mind ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Con, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Eph. v : 15-21. Gospel, Matt, xxii : 1-14. TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. THE whole world is in Thy power, O'Lord, King Al- 1 mighty : there is no man that can gainsay Thee. SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY 51 For Tliou liast made heaven and earth, aii'l all the wondrous things under the heaven: Thou art Lord of all. Ps. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the law of the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. LORD, we beseech Thee to keep Thy household, the Church, in continual godliness; that through Thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and de- voutly given to serve Thee in good works, to the glory of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Eph. xi : 10-17. Gospel, John iv : 46-54. TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. TF Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities: O Lord, 1 who shall stand ? But there is forgiveness with Thee : that Thou mayest be feared, O God of Israel. Ps. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord : Lord, hear my voice. Glory be to the Father, See. Collect. OGOD, our refuge and strength, Who art the Author of all godliness ; Be ready, we beseech Thee, to hear the devout prayers of Thy Church: and grant that those things which we ask faithfully, we may obtain effectually ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Phil, i : 3-U. Gospel, Matt, xviii : 33-35. TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. T KNOW the thoughts that I think toward you, saith 1 the Lord : thoughts of peace, and not of evil. Then snail ye call upon Me, and pray unto Me, and 52 INTROITS AND COLLECTS. I will hearken unto you : and I will turn your captiv ity, and gather you from all nations and from all places. Ps. Lord, Thou hast heen favorable unto thy land: Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Glory he to the Father, &c. Collect. \ BSOLVE, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy people from A their offences; that from the bonds of our sins which, by reason of our frailty, we have brought upon us, we may be delivered by Thy bountiful goodness ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Phil. iii. 17-21. Gospel, Matt, xxii : 15-22. TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Tntroit. OCOME, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God: and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Ps. O come, let us sing unto the Lord : let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. CTIR up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the wills of Thy ° faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of Thee be plen- teously rewarded ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Col. i : 9-14. Gospel, Matt, ix : 18-26. TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. TJAVE mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble : II deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. Let me not be ashamed, O Lord: for I have called upon Thee. SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY. 53 Ps. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust : let me never oe ashamed. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. A LMIG-HTY God, we beseech Thee, Show Thy mercy A unto thy humble servants, that we who put no trust in our merits may not he dealt with after the severity of Thy judgment, but according to Thy mercy ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son. our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Thess. iv : 13-18. Gospel, Matt, xxiv : 15-28. TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. SAVE me, O God, by Thy Name, and judge me by Thy strength : Hear my prayer, O God ; give ear to the words of my mouth. Ps. He shall reward evil to mine enemies: cut them off in Thy truth. Glory be to the Father, &c. 0 Collect. GOD, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by Thy Holy Spirit, that being ever-mindful of the end of all things, and the day of Thy just judgment, we may be stirred up to holiness of living here, and dwell with Thee forever hereafter; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 2 Peter iii : 3-14, or 2 Thess. i : 3-10. Gospel, Matt, xxv : 31-46. TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 1 The Introit and Collect for the Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity shall be used on the last Sunday after Trinity in each year. Epistle, 1 Tbess. y : 1-11. Gospel, Matt, xxv : 1-13. 54 INTKOITS AND COLLECTS. TllK FESTIVAL OF HARVEST. Introlt. 0 ii, Thou crownest tii<- year with Thy goodness; '' and Thy paths drop fatness. Thou vlsitest the earth and waterest It: Thou blessest tiic springing thereof. Pa. Praise waitetb Cor Thee. 0 God, in Zlon: ami unto Thee shun the vow be performed. (iiunj i>f to the Father, KM ATlnN. inirmt. TOW Lord of Hosts lb with us: the God of Jacob Is i our refuge. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth i>«' re moved : and though the mountains be carried into the midst, Of t be sea. 1'h. God is our refuge ami strength: a very present ii.-i , in trouble. Qtory ba to the Rather. Ae. Collect OLORD Cod, Heavenly Father: Pour out, we beseeon Thee. Thy Holy Spirit upon Thy faithful people, k.-.-p them steadfast In Thy grace and truth, protect and comfort them in nil temptation, defend them against ail enemies of Thy Word, and bestow upon Christ's Church militant Thy saving peace; through the same Thy Son, our Lord, who Uveth and reigneth w Ith Thee day of thanksgiving. ana the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. AllUll. A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER. Introit. LTEAR. O heavens, and trive ear. 0 earth, for the 11 L and hath spoken: I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against rue. They have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked tjhfl Holy One of Israel unto antrer: they are gone away backward. P*. If Thou. Lord, should mark iniquities: O Lord, who shall stand'.' [On this day the Gloria Patri is omitted.] Collect. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, our heavenly ** Father, of whose compassion there is no end. Who art long-suffering, gracious, and plenteous in goodness and truth: forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin; we have sinned and done perversely, we have forsaken and grievously offended Thee : against Thee. Thee only, have we sinned and done evil in Thy siirht; But we beseech Thee. 0 Lord, remember not against us former iniquities; let Thy tender mercies speedily prevent us, for we are brought very low; help us. O God of our sal- vation, and purge away our sin-, for the glory of Thy holy Name, and for the sake of Thy dear Son. "our Sav- iour, Jesus Christ, who liveth an -.1 reitrneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one Gol, world without end. Amen. A DAY OF GENERAL OR SPECIAL THANK.-G IVIN< , . Introit. T ET every thins that hath breath praise the Lord: k praise ye the Lord. Praise Him for His mighty acts : praise Him accord- ing to His excellent sreati: P*. PraLse ye the Lord : praise God in His sanctuary ; praise Him in the firmament of His power. / .V. to the Fathti . Cbft ALMIGHTY God, our Heavenly Father, Whose mercies are new unto us every morning, and who, though 5G INTROITS AND COLLECTS. we have in no wise deserved Thy goodness, dost abund- antly provide for all our wants of body and soul; Give us, we pray Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may heart- ily acknowledge Thy merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for all Thy benefits, and serve Thee in willing obedience : through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reign eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST. The Introit is the same as for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity. Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everliving God, we humbly be- A seech Thy Majesty, that as Thine Only-Begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented unto Thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Malachi iii : 1-4. Gospel, Luke il': 22-32. THE ANNUNCIATION. Introit. A LL the rich among the people shall entreat Thy ^ favor. She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needle- work. Her companions shall be brought unto Thee : with gladness and rejoicing. Ps. My heart is inditing a good matter : I speak of the things which I have made touching the King. Glory he to the Father, &c. Collect. WE beseech Thee, O Lord, Pour Thy grace into our '' hearts; that as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection ; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Epistle, Isaiah vii : 10-16. Gospel, Luke i ; 26-38, APOSTLES AND MARTYRS* DAYS. 57 THE VISITATION. The Introit fc the same as for the Annunciation. Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast dealt wonderfully with A*- Thy handmaiden the Virgin Mary, and hast chosen her to be the mother of Thy Son, and hast graciously made known that Thou regardest the poor and lowly and the despised ; Grant us grace in all humility and meekness to receive Thy Word with hearty faith, and so be made one with Thy dear Son; who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Isaiah xi : 1-5. Gospel, Lute i : Introit. T KNOW whom I have believed : and am persuaded A that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness : which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me. Ps. O Lord, Thou hast searched me and know me : Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. 0 ALMIGHTY God, Who hast built Thy Church upon ^ the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Head Corner-Stone ; Grant us to be .joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine. that we may be made a holy temple acceptable unto Thee ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son. our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 0 ALMIGHTY God. Who hast instructed Thy holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of Thy Evan- gelists and Apostles ; Give us grace, that being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established in the truth of Thy holy Gospel ; through Jesus Christ. Thy Son, our Lo^d, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 58 INTKOITS AND COLLECTS. A ALMIGHTY God, Who hast knit together Thine v elect in one communion and fellowship in the myst- ical body of Thy Son Christ our Lord ; Grant us grace so to follow Thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys which Thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. [The Epistles and Gospels for Apostles'' Days and other Minor Festivals are to he found in the Tables.] ST. MICHAELb'' DAY. Introit. "DLESS the Lord, ye His Angels, that excel in strength : ** that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts : ye ministers of His that do His pleasure. Ps Bless the Lord, O my soul : and all that is within me bless His holy Name. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. 0 EVERLASTING God, Who hast ordained and con- ^ stituted the services of Angels and men in a wonder- ful order ; Mercifully grant, that as Thy holy Angels always doThee service in heaven, so by Th v appointment they may succor and defend us on earth ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle, Revelation xii : 7-12. Gospel, Matt, xviii : 1-1L INVITATORIES, ANTIPHONS, RE- SPONSORIES AND VERSICLES FOR THE CHURCH YEAR.= T The Invitatory varies with the Season, and is always used with Psalm xcv. at Matins. It is divided into two parts separated by a colon. The first part, or the whole, of the Invitatory may he sung or said by the Minister, or sung by a single voice, or by the choir, before the Psalm ; and after the Psalm and Gloria Patri the whole Invitatory shall be sung. T An Antiphon is used at Matins and Vespers to the Psalms, the Magnificat, the Nunc Dimittis, and the Benedictus. It is used in the same manner as the In- vitatory. 1 The Responsory varies with the Season, and may be sung after the last Lesson at Vespers and Matins. At the end of the Responsory is sung Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, (but not "As it was in thebeginning, Sec"), followed by the repe- tition of the last sentence of the Responsory. 1 A Versicle may be used at Vespers after the Hymn, and at Vespers and Matins before the closing Collect. A Versicle is used before the Litany Collects. The first part of the Versicle is said by the Minister, and the second part sung or said by the people. ADVENT. Invitatory. BEHOLD, the King cometh: O come, let us worship Him. Antiphons. 1. Behold, the Name of the Lord cometh from far : and let the whole earth be filled with His glory. 2. Come, O Lord, and make no tarrying: loosen the bonds of Thy people Israel." 3. Rejoice greatly, O Jerusalem: behold, Thy King cometh. 4. Behold, the Lord shall come, and all His saints with Him : and in that day the light shall be great. Halle- lujah. 59 60 INVITATOKTES, ANTIPJIONS, Resporwory. DEHOLD, the days conic, saith the Lord, that I will -^ raise unto David a righteous Branoh, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and Justice in the earth. And this is His Name whereby He shall be called. The Lord our Righteousness. Perse. In His days Bhall Judah be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely. And this is His Name whereby He shall be called, the Lord our Righteousness. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. And this is His Name whereby he shall be called, the Lord our Kighteousness. Ycrsicles. L Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined : Answer, Our God shall come. Hallelujah. 2. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Hallelujah. Make his paths straight. Hallelujah. 3. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness : Let the earth open and bring forth salvation. CHRISTMAS. Invitatory. UNTO us the Christ is born : O come, let us worship Him. Antiphom. 1. The Lord hath said unto me: Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten Thee. 8, The Lord hath sent redemption unto His people: He hath commanded His covenant forever. ;]. ( )t the fruit of thy body : will 1 set upon thy throne. 4. Christ the Lord, our Saviour, Everlasting God and Mary's Son : we praise Thee evermore. Hesporuory. THE "Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, And •*• we beheld His glory, the glory as of the Only-Begot- ten of the Bather, full of grace and truth. Wise. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was Ged. Full of graoe and truth. RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES. 61 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Full of grace and truth. Versicles. 1. At even ye shall know that the Lord will come: And in the morning, then shall ye see the glory of the Lord. 2. As the bridegroom from His chamber : Cometh forth the Lord to run his race. 3. The Word was made flesh. Hallelujah. And dwelt among us. Hallelujah. 4. Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord God is the Lord, which hath showed us light. 5. Unto us a child is born. Hallelujah Unto us a Son is given. Hallelujah. 6. Unto you is born this day a Saviour : Hallelujah. Which is Christ the Lord. Hallelujah. THE EPIPHANY. Invitatory. PHRIST hath appeared unto us : O come, let us worship ^ Him. Antiphons. 1. Give unto the Lord glory and strength: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 2. The Lord hath made known His Word. Hallelujah: the Word of His salvation. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. 3. A light to lighten the Gentiles : and the glory of Thy people Israel. 4. We have seen His star in the east : and are come to worship Him. Responsory. ARISE, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Verse. And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. And the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. And the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Versicles. 1. The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents. Hallelujah. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Hal- lelujah. 6*2 INVTTATORIES, ANTlPHONS, 2. All they from Sheba shall come. Hallelujah. They shall bring gold and incense. Hallelujah. 3. O praise the Lord, all ye nations. Hallelujah. Praise Him, all ye people. Hallelujah. THE PASSION SEASON. AntipTions. 1. Man shall r.ot live by bread alone : but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 2. Behold, now is the accepted time : bekold, now is the day of salvation. 3. The kings of the earth set themselves, and the ru- lers take counsel together : against the Lord and against His Anointed. 4. He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet he opened not His mouth : and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Responsory. TIE was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, He was 11 oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened noi His mouth : He was delivered up to death, that H-> might quicken His people. Verse. In Salem also is His tabernacle, and his dwell ing place in ;i_ioii. He was delivered up to death, that He might quicken His people Versicles. 1. Save me from the lion's mouth, O Lord. And deliver me from the horns of the unicorns. 2. Christ became obedient unto death : Even the death of the Gross. 3. Christ was wounded for our transgressions : He was bruised for our iniquities. EASTER. Invitatory. The Lord is risen indeed : Hallelujah. RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES, 63 Antiphom. 1. Hallelujah ! : Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 2. I laid me down and slept ; I awaked : for the Lord sustained me. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 3. Hallelujah ! The Lord is risen. Hallelujah : As He said unto you. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 4. Hallelujah ! Abide with us, for it is toward even- ing : and the day is far spent. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Besponsory. CHRIST being raised from'the dead dieth no more ; death hath no more dominion over Him. In that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Verse. Christ was delivered for our offences and raised again for our justification. In that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Hallelujah ! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. In that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Hallelujah ! Versicles. 1. The Lord is risen from the grave. Hallelujah. Who hung for us upon the tree. Hallelujah. 2. Then were the disciples glad. Hallelujah. When they saw the Lord. Hallelujah. 3. This is the day which the Lord hath mado. Halle- lujah. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Hallelujah. 4. The Lord is risen indeed. Hallelujah. And hath appeared unto Simon„ Hallelujah. ASCENSION DAY. Invitatory. TJALLELUJAH ! The King ascendeth into Heaven : 11 O come, let us worship Him. Hallelujah ! Antiphom. 1. If I ^o not away, the Comforter will not come un- to you : but if I depart, I will send Him unto you. Hal Iviluiah, 64 INVlTATORIES, ANTIPHONS, 2. Hallelujah ! Christ hath ascended up on high. Hallelujah ! : And hath led captivity captive. Hallelu- jah ! Hallelujah! 3. I ascend unto My Father and your Father : and to My God and your God. Hallelujah. Responsory. G 0 ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel. Halle- lujah ! He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. Hal- lelujah ! Hallelujah ! Verse. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved. Versicles. 1 I will not leave you comfortless : Hallelujah ! I go away and come again unto you. Hallelujah. 2. (Jod is gone up with a shout. Hallelujah ! The Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Hallelujah. WHITSUNTIDE. Invitatory. TTALLELUJAH ! The Spirit of the Lord fllleth the 11 world : O come, let us worship Him. Hallelujah J Antiphons. 1. Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the hearts of Thy faith- ful people, and kindle in them the fire of Thy love: Thou, who through divers tongues gatherest together the nations in the unity of the faith. Hallelujah ! Hal- lelujah! 2. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are cheated : and Thou renewest the face of the earth. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah! 3. I will not leave you comfortless. Hallelujah ! : T will come to you, and your heart shall rejoice. Hallelu- jah ! Responsory. there appeared unto the Apostles cloven tongues, like as of fl*"\ Halleujah ! AND X\- lik RESPONSORIES, VERSICLES, 63 And the Holy Ghost sat upon each of them. Hallelu- jah ! Hallelujah ! Verse. And they began to speak with other tongues the wonderful works of God. And the Holy Ghost sat upon each of them. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. And the Holy Ghost sat upon each of them. Versicles. 1. The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost. Hallelu- jah ! He shall teach you all things. Hallelujah ! 2. And they were all fllied with the Holy Ghost. Hal- lelujah ! And they began to speak. Hallelujah ! 3. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Hallelujah ! And renew a right spirit within me. Hallelujah I THE FESTIVAL OF TRINITY. Invitatory. THE true God, One in Three, and Three in One : O come, let us worship Him. Antiphons. 1. Unto Thee do we call, Thee do we praise, Thee do we worship : O blessed Trinity. 2. Glory be to Thee, Co-equal Trinity : one God before all worlds began, and now, and f orevermore. 3. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty: Which was, and is, and is to come. Responsory. WE bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Praise Him and magnify Him forever. Verse. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven, and above all to be praised and glorified forever. Praise Him and magnif 3r Him forever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Praise Him and magnify Him forever. Versicle. We bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; Praise Him and magnify Him forever. 66 INVITATORIES, ANTIPHONS, THE FESTIVAL OF THE REFORMATION. Antiphon. I WILL speak of Thy testimonies also before kings : and will not be ashamed. Versicles. 1. Thy "Word is a lamp nnto my feet. Hallelujah! And a light unto my path. Hallelujah I 2. The Lord our God he with us. Hallelujah ! As he was with our fathers. Hallelujah ! 3. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion. Halle- lujah. Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Hallelujah. 4. Stand fast therefore in the liberty. Hallelujah ! Wherewith Christ hath made you free. Hallelujah ! A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER. Antiphons. BE merciful unto me, O Lord, for I cry unto Thee dai- ly : Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me, for I am poor and needy. Versicles. 1. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving kindness : According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2. Enter not into judgment with Thy servant, O Lord : For in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. 3. Lord, deal not with us after our sins : Nor reward us according to our iniquities. 4. Create in us a clean heart, O God. And take not Thy Holy Spirit from us. 5. We have sinned with our fathers : We have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly. THE FESTIVAL OF CHURCH DEDICATION. Antiphon. THE Lord is in His holy temple : the Lord's throne is in heaven. RESPONSORIES, VFRSICLES. 67 Versicle. Thy testimonies are very sure. Hallelujah ! Holiness oecometh Thine house, O Lord, forever. Hallelujah ! THE COMMEMORATION OF THE DEAD. Antiplwns. 1. God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes : and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor cry- ing, neither shall there he any more pain ; for the for- mer things are passed away. 2. O how glorious is that kingdom : wherein all the saints do rejoice with Christ ; they are clothed with white robes and follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. Versicles. L We have here no continuing city. Hallelujah ! But we seek one to come. Hallelujah ! 2. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Hal- lelujah ! They rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Hallelujah ! FOR OTHER TIMES. Antiphons. 1. Out of the depths : have I cried unto Thee, O Lord. 2. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty : God hath shined. 3. Commit Thy way unto the Lord : trust also in Him. 4. Preserve my life : from the fear of the enemy. 5. It is good to sing praises : unto our God. 6. Forsake not the works : of Thine own hands. I. The Lord : is the strength of my life. 8. The Lord said unto my Lord : sit Thou at my right hand. 9. Blessed be the Lord God : the God of Israel. 10 Blessed be the Lord out of Zion : Which dwelleth at Jerusalem. I I. Blessed : be His glorious Name forever. K. r was glad when they said unto me : Let us go into the house of the Lord. 68 INVITATORIES, VERSICLES, 13. In the day of my trouble I will call upon Thee : for Thou wilt answer me. 14. 1 will praise Thy Name : forever and ever. 15. Thou wilt show me : the path of life. 16. We praise the Lord : now, henceforth and for- ever. IT. Blessed : is the man that f eareth the Lord. Besponsory. FOREVER, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in Heaven. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place where Thine honor dwelleth. Verse. Blessed are they that hear the Word of God and keep it. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place where Thine honor dwelleth. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place where Thine honor dwelleth. Versicles. 1. The eyes of all wait upon Thee : And Thou givest them their meat in due season. 2. The Lord is merciful and gracious. Hallelujah ! Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Hallelujah 1 3. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest : That He would send forth laborers into His harvest. 4. Ask, and ye shall receive : That your joy may be full. 5. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. Hal- lelujah! For His mercy endureth forever. Hallelujah ! 6. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord : And to sing praises unto Thy Name, O Most High. 7. Lord, Thou hast heard the desire of the humble : Thou wilt preserve their heart, Thou wilt cause Thine ear to hear. 8. The Lord will give strength unto His people. Hal- lelujah ! The Lord will bless His people with peace. Hallelu- jah ! 9. They that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament. Hallelujah J VERSICLES. 69 And they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars forever and ever. Hallelujah ! 10. By Me kings reign, and princes decree justice : By Me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 11. He shall give His angels charge over thee : To keep Thee in all Thy ways. 12. The Lord God is a sun and shield ; the Lord will give grace and glory. Hallelujah ! No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. Hallelujah ! 13. Sanctify us through Thy truth. Hallelujah ! Thy Word is truth. Hallelujah ! 14. Lord, teach me to do Thy will. Hallelujah ! Let Thy good Spirit lead me in the right way. Halle- lujah ! 15. Show me Thy ways, O Lord. Hallelujah! Teach me Thy paths. Hallelujah ! 16. Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance ; Feed them also, and lift them up forever. 17 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy Name : Deliver us, and purge away our sins, for Thy Name's sake, 18. I have trusted in Thy mercy : My heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. 19. Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and for bid them not : For of such is the kingdom of Heaven. 20. Bless the Lord, O my soul : and all that is within me, bless His holy Name : Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His bene- fits. Hallelujah! 21. Call upon Me in the day of trouble : I will deliver Thee, and Thou shalt glorify Me. 22. Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts r Strengthen Thou me acccording to Thy Word, COLLECTS AND PRAYERS. pRANTus, wo beseech Thee, Almighty God, a steadfast ^ faith in Jesus Christ, a cheerful hope in Thy mercy, and a sincere love to Thee and to all our fe'low men • through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A LORD God, heavenly Father, we give Thee thanks, v that of Thy great goodness and mercy, Thou didst suffer Thine Only-Begotten Son to become incarnate, and to redeem us from sin and everlasting death; aud we beseech Thee, enlighten our hearts, by Thy Holy Spirit, that we may evermore yield Thee unfeigned thanks for this Thy grace, and may comfort ourselves with the same in all time of tribulation and temptation ; through the same Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast given us commandment t® pray for the gift of the Holy Ghost ; Most heartily we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Advocate, to grant us Thy Holy Spirit, that He may quicken our hearts by Thy saving Word, and lead us into all truth, that He may guide, instruct, enlighten, govern, comfort and sanctify us unto everlasting life ; through the same, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CEND, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, Thy Holy Spirit ^ into our hearts, that He may rule and direct us ac- cording to Thy will, comfort us in all our temptations and afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us in- to a !1 truth ; that we, being steadfast in the faith, may increase in love and in all good works, and in the end obtain everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. PRAYERS. 71 A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, Who, of Thy -ft tender love towards us sinners, hast given us Thy Son, that believing on Him we might have everlasting life ; Grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may continue steadfast in this faith to the end, and may come to everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 6. A LMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who, by Thy Son, -ft hast promised us forgiveness of sins and everlasting life ; We beseech Thee so to rule and govern our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that in our daily need, and especial- ly in all time of temptation, we may seek help from Him, and by a true and lively faith in Thy Word obtain the same ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OLOKD God, heavenly Father, We beseech Thee, let Thy Holy Spirit dwell in us, that He may enlighten and lead us into all truth, and evermore defend us from all adversities ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OLOKD God, heavenly Father, Who hast given Thine only Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification ; Quicken us ; we beseech Thee, by Thy Holy Spirit, unto newness of life, that through the pow- er of His resurrection, we may dwell with Christ for- ever ; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 9. A LMIGHTY and Everliving God, Who makest us both -ft- to will and to do those things which are good, and acceptable unto Thy Divine Majesty ; Let Thy Fatherly hand, we beseech Thee, ever be over us ; let Thy Holy Spirit ever be with us ; and so lead us in the knowledge and obedience of Thy Word, that in the end we may ob- tain everlasting life ; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 72 COLLECTS. FOR THE CHURCH. 10. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, unto Thy Church,Thy Holy Spirit, and the wisdom which com- eth down from above, that Thy Word, as becometh it, may not be bound, but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ's holy people, that in steadfast faith Ave may serve Thee, and in the confes- sion of Thy Name abide unto the end ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 11. MERCIFUL Lord, we beseech Thee to cast the bright beams of Tny light upon Thy Church, that it being instructed by the doctrine of the blessed Apostles, may so wralk in the li^ht of Thy truth, that it may at length attain to the light of everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 12. 0GOD, our Protector ; Behold, and look upon the face of Thine Annointed, who hath given Himself for the redemption of all, and grant that from the rising of the sun to the going down thereof, Thy Name may be great among the Gentiles, and that in every place, sacrifice and a pure offering may be made unto Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 13. 0LORD, favorably receive the prayers of Thy Church, that being delivered from all adversity and error, it may serve Thee in safety and freedom ; and grant us Thy peace in our time ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 14. Far the Children of the Church. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who dost will that A not one of these little ones should perish, and hast sent Thine only Son to seek and to save that which was PRAYERS. 73 lost, and through Him hast said, Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not ; for of such is the kingdom of God ; Most heartily we beseech Thee so to bless and govern the children of Thy Church, by Thy Holy Spirit, that vhey may grow in grace and in the knowledge of Thy Word ; protect and defend them against all danger and harm giving Thy holy Angels charge over them ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 15. For the Ministers of the Word. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who alone doest great wonders ; Send down upon Thy Ministers, and upon the congregations committed to their charge, the health- ful Spirit of Thy grace ; and, that they may truly please Thee, pour upon them the continual dew of Thy bless- ing ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 16. A LMIGHTY and gracious God, the Father of our Lord •"• Jesus Christ, Who hast commanded us to pray that Thou wouldest send forth laborers into Thy harvest ; Of Thine infinite mercy give us ti-ue teachers and minis- ters of Thy Word, and put 'I hy saving Gospel in their hearts and on their lips, that they may truly fulfill Thy command, and preach nothing contrary to Thy holy Word; that we, being Avarned, instructed, nurtured, com- forted and strengthened by Thy heavenly Word, may do those things which are well-pleasing to Thee, and profit- able to us ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 17. 0 ALMIGHTY God, Who by Thy Son Jesus Christ, didst v give to Thy holy Apostles many excellent gifts, aad commandedst them earnestly to feed Thy flock ; Make, we beseech Thee, all Pastors diligently to preach Thy hoh Word, and the peo le obediently to follow the same, that they may receive tne crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 18. For the Church in its Conflicts. A LMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who wilt have all ■"■ men to be saved, and to come to tho knowledge of the truth ; We beseech Thy glorious Maiiosty, through Jesus 74 COLLECTS. Christ our Lord and Saviour, impart the grace and help of Thy Holy Spirit to all ministers of Thy Word, that they may purely teach it to the saying of men ; bring to nought by Thine Almighty power anil unsearchable wis- dom, all the counsels Of those who hate Thy Word, and who, by corrupt teaching or with violent hands, would destroy it, and enlighten them with the knowledge of Thy glory; that we, leading a quiet and peaceable life, may, by a pure faith, learn the riches of Thy heavenly grace, and in holiness and righteousness serve Thee, the only true God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 19. For those who have Erred. A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, Whose property xl it is always to have mercy; We most earnestly be- seech The.- to visit with Thy Fatherly correction all such as have erred and gone astray from the truth of Thy holy Word, and to bring them to a due sense of their er- ror, that they may again with hearty faith receive and hold fast Thine unchangeable truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ALMIGHTY, Merciful, and Gracious God and Father, with our whole heart we beseech Thee for all who have forsaken the Christian faith, all who have wan- dered from any portion thereof, or are in doubt or temp- tation through the eorruptors of Thy Word, that Thou wouldest vis:t them as a Father, reveal unto them their error, and bring them back from their wanderings, that they, in singleness of heart, taking pleasure alone in the pure truth of Thy Word, may be made wise there- by unto everlasting life ; through faith in Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 21. For Unity. OGOD, Who restorest to the right way them that err, who gatherest them that are scattered, aud preserv- est them that are gathered ; Of Thy tender mercy, we beseech Thee, pour upon Thy Christian people the grace of Unity, that all schisms being healed, Thy flock, united to the true Shepherd of Thy Church, may worthily serve Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYERS. 75 28. For tlit> Removal of Schism. BRING to nought, 0 Christ, the schisms of heresv, which seek to subvert Thy Truth ; That as Thou art acknowl- edged in heaven and in earth as one and the same Lord, so Thy people, gathered from all nations, may serve Thee in unity of faith. Amen, 23. For the Jews. \ LMTGHTY and Everlasting God, Who lovest to show -"- mercy ; Hear the prayers which we offer unto Thee for Thine ancient people, that, acknowledging Jesus Christ, Who is the Light of truth, they may be delivered from their darkness ; through the same, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 24. For the Heathen. \ LMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who desirest not the ■**■ death of a sinner, but wouldest have all men to re- pent and live ; Hear our prayers for the Heathen ; take away iniquity from their hearts, and turn them from their idols unto the living and true God, and to Thine only Son : and gather them into Thy holy Church, to the glory of Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES. A MERCIFUL Father in heaven, Who holdest in Thy ^ hand all the might of man, and who hast ordained the powers that be for the punishment of evil-doers, and f or the praise of them that do well, and of whom is all rule and authority in the kingdoms of the world ; We humbly beseech Thee, graciously regard Thy servants, the Pres- ident of the United States, the Governor of this Com- monwealth, our Judges and Magistrates, and all the rul- ers of the earth. May all that receive the sword, as Thj 76 COLLECTS. ministers, bear it according- to Thy commandment. En lighten and defend them by Thy Name, 0 God. Grant them wisdom and understanding, that under their peaceable governance, Thy people may be guarded and directed in righteousness, quietness, and unity. Protect and prolong their lives, O God of our salvation, that we, with them, may show forth the praise of Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 26. For our Enemies. ■pORGIVE, we beseech Thee, O Lord, our enemies, and 1 them that despitefully use us, and so change their hearts that they may walk with us in meekness and peace ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.- Amen. 27. A ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God, Who, through Thine 17 Only Son, our blessed Lord, hast commanded us to love our enemies, to do good to them that hate us, and to pray for them that persecute us. We earnestly be- seech Thee that by Thy gracious visitation they may be led to true repentance, and may have the same love, and be of one accord, and of one mind and heart with us, and with Thy whole Church ; through the same, Thy dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In time of National Calamity. OLOKD God, heavenly Father, we humbly confess unto Thee that by our evil doing and continual disobedi- ence, we have deserved these Thy chastisements ; But we earnestly beseech Thee, for Thy Name's sake, to spare us ; restrain the harmful power of the enemy, and succor Thy suffering people, i.hat Thy Word may be de- clared faithfully and without hinderance, and that we, amending our sinful lives, may walk obediently to Thy holy commandments ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. T OOK mercifully, 0 Lord, we beseech Thee, on the af- -^ lliction of Thy people ; and let not our sins destroy PRAYERS. 77 us, but lefc Thine Almighty mercy save us ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 30. MOST loving and gracious Lord God, Who for our many ill grievous sins art pleased sorely to chasten us, we flee to Thy tender and fatherly compassion alone, beseech ing Thee that as a father pitieth his children, Thou wouldest pity us miserable sinners. Turn away Thy righteous wrath, and give us not over to deserved death, but deliver us, that we may now and evermore praise Thee, O gracious God and Father, who desirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness and live ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 31. For Prisoners. A LMIGHTY God, Who didst bring the Apostle Peter ■"■ forth out of prison ; Have mercy upon all who are su lering imprisonment, and set them free from their bonds, that we may rejoice in their deliverance, and continually give praise to Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 33. For Peace and Quietness. 0LORD, we beseech Thee, mercifully to hear the pray- ers of Thy Church, that we, being delivered from all adversities, and serving Thee with a quiet mind, may enjoy Thy peace all the days of our life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. IN TIME OF AFFLICTION AND DISTRESS. 33. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, the Consolation of the sorrowful, and the Strength of the weak ; May the prayers of them that in any tribulation or distress cry unto Thee, graciously come before Thee, so that in all then* necessities they may mark and receive Thy manifold help and comfort ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 78 COLLECTS. 34. A LMIGHTY and most merciful God, Who hastappoin- A ted us to endure sufferings and death with our Lord Jesus Christ, before we enter with Him into eternal Glory; Grant us grace at all times to subject ourselves to Thy Holy will, and to continue steadfast in the true faith unto the end of our lives, and at all times to find peace and joy in the blessed hope of the resurrection of the dead, and of the glory of the world to come ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 35. A LMIGHTY God, Cast not away Thy people who cry 21 unto Thee in their tribulation ; but for the glory of Thy Name, be pleased to succor the afflicted ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For the Sick. A LMIGHTY, Everlasting God, the eternal Salvation of -"• them that believe ; Hear our prayers in behalf of Thy servants who are sick, for whom we implore the aid of Thy mercy, that being restored to health, they may render thanks to Thee in Thy Church ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OLORD, look down from heaven, behold, visit and re lieve Thy servants, for whom we offer our supplica- tions ; look upon them with the eyes of Thy mercy ; give them comfort and sure confidence in Thee defend them from tne danger of the enemy, and keep them in per- petual peace and safety ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Mothers. f) ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God and Father, Creator of u all things, Who by Thy grace, through Thy Son, our Lord, who hath redeemed us from the flesh and sin, makest the anguish of our human birth a holy and sal- utary cross ; We pray Thee, O gracious Father, Lord and PRAYERS. 79 God, that Thou wouldest preserve and guard the work of Tiiine own hand. Forsake not them who cry to Thee in sore travail, but deliver them out of all their pains, to their joy, and to the glory of Thy goodness ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In time of Great Sickness. A LMIGIITY and most merciful God, our heavenly Fath- A er, we, Thine erring children humbly confess unto Thee, that we have justly deserved the chastening, which for our sins Thou hast sent upon us ; But we en- treat Thee, of Thy boundless goodness to grant us true repentance, graciously to forgive our sins, to remove from us or to lighten our merited punishment, and so to strengthen us by Thy grace as obedient children we may be subject to Thy will, and bear our afflictions in patience ; through Jesus Christ our i^ord. Amen. In time of Drought. OGOD, most merciful Father, we beseech Thee to open the windows of heaven, and to send a fruitful rain upon us, to revive the earth, and to refresh the fruits thereof, for all things droop and wither; graciously hear our prayer in this our necessity, that we may praise and glorify Thy Name forever and ever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 41. In time of Unseasonable Weather. OLORD God, heavenly Father, Who art gracious and merciful, and hast promised that Thou wilt hear us when we call upon Thee in our troubles: We beseech Thee, look not upon our sins and evil doings, but upon our necessities, and according to Thy mercy send us such seasonable weather, that the eartn may in due time yield her increase ; that by Thy goodness we may re- ceive our daily bread, and learn to know Thee as a mer- ciful God, and evermore give thanks to Thee for Thy goodness; through1 Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord. Amen. 80 COLLECTS. THANKSGIVING. 42 A LORD God, heavenly Father, from whom without v ceasing we receive exceeding abundantly all good gif ts,and who daily of Thy pure grace guardest us against all evil : Grant us we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that acknowledging with our whole heart all this Thy goodness, we may now and evermore thank and praise Thy loving kindness and tender mercy ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 43. A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, Whose mercies A are new unto us every morning, and who, though we have in no wise deserved Thy goodness, dost abundant ly provide for all our wants of body and soul ; Give us, we pray Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may heartily acknowledge Thy merciful goodness toward us, give i hanks for all Thy benefits and serve Thee in willing obedience ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 44. A LMTGHTY and most merciful God, Who in Thy fath- -ft- erly wisdom has chastened us on account of our sins, that we might not continue in impenitence and vain confidence, and thus perish with the ungodly ; in the midst of wrath Thou hast remembered mercy, and hast graciously delivered us out of our affliction. We give Thee therefore most hearty thanks and praise, that Thou hast turned away from us Thy just anger, and shown Thyself favorable to ward us Thine unworthy ser- vants. Bless the Lord, O my soul : and all that is within me, bless His holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Thou Lord, art merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Glory be to Thee, O God, forever ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 45. GLORY be to Thee, O God Most Holy. Glory be to Thee, O God Most High. Glory be to Thee, O King of heaven and earth, Who, as a father pitieth his chiidx-en, pitiest us. Fill us with |oy and gladness in the H»ly PRAYERS. 81 Ghost, that when Thou shalt render to every man ac- cording to his works, we may be found acceptable be- fore Thee, through Him who hath redeemed us from the shame and curse of sin, even Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord. Amen. FOR SPECIAL GIFTS AND GRACES. 46. For Protection During the Day. OLORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlast- ing God, Who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day ; Defend us in the same with Thy mighty power : and grant that this day we fall into no sin, nei- ther run into any kind of danger ; but that all our do ings, being ordered by Thy governance, may be right- eous in Thy sight ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 47. For Protection during the Night. LIGHTEN our darkness, we beseech Thee, O Lord ; and by Thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night ; for the love of Thy Only t^on, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. For Grace to use our Gifts. 0 LORD God Almighty, Who dost endue Thy servants vwith divers and singular gifts of the Holy Ghost; Leave us not, we beseech Thee, destitute of Thy mani- fold gifts, nor yet of grace to use them alway to Thy honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 49. For Grace to receive the Word. BLESSED Lord, Who hast caused all Holy Scriptures u to be written for our learning ; Grant that we may 82 COLLECTS. in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of Thy holv Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which Thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 50. For Grace to he led into all Truth. ENLIGHTEN our minds, we beseech Thee, O God, by n the Spirit which proceedeth from Thee ; that as Thy Son hath promised, we may be led into all truth ; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 51. For Spiritual Renewal. A LMIGHTY God, who hast «uven us Thy Only-Begotten A Son to take our nature upon Him; Grant that we being regenerate, and made Thy children by adoption, and grace, may daily be renewed by Thy Holy Spirit ; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen 52. For Penitence. MERCIFUL Father, Give us grace that we may never presume to sin ; but if at any time we of end Thy Divine Majesty, may we truly repent and lament our of- fence, and by a lively faith obtain remission of all our sins , solely through the merits of Thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 53. For Pardon. HEAR, we beceech Thee, O Lord, the prayer of Thy suppliants, and spare those who confess their sins unto Thee, that Thou mayest bestow upon us both par don and peace ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 54. For Deliverance from Sin- E beseech Thee, O Lord, in Thy clemency to show us Thine unspeakable mercy ; that Thou mayest both w PRAYERS. 83 set us free from our sins, and rescue us from the pun- ishments which for our sins, we deserve ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 55. For Grace to do God's Will. ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in. which Thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility ; that in the last day, when He shall come again in His glorious Majesty to judge both the quiCK and the dead, we may riso to the life immortal ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 56. For Grace to love and serve God. OGOD, Who, through the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, dost pour the gifts of charity into the hearts of Thy faithful people ; Grant unto Thy servants health both of mind and body, that they may love Thee with their whole strength, and with then whole heart perform those things which are pleasing unto Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 57. For Aid against Temptation. OGOD, Who justifiest the ungodly, and who desirest not the death of the sinner; We humbly implore Thy Majesty, that Thou wouldest graciously assist, by Thy heavenly aid, and evermore shield with Thy protection, Thy servants who trust in Thy mercy, that they may be separated by no temptations from Thee, and, without ceasing, may serve Thee, through Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord. Amen. 58. For Faith. ALMIGHTY and Everliving God, Who hast given to ■"- them that believe exceeding great and precious prom- ises; Grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to be- lieve in Thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in Thy sight may never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through the same our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 84 COLLECT*. 59. For Divine Guidance and Help, DIRECT us, O Lord, in all, our doings, with Thy most gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in Thee, we may glorify Thy holy Name ; and finally, by Thy mercy, obtain everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 0 ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we be- seech Thee, to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of Thy laws, and in the works of Thy commandments ; that through Thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be pre- served in body and in soul ; through our Lord and Sav- iour Jesus Christ. Amen. 61. For Spiritual Illumination. GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the bright- ness of Thy glory may shine forth upon us, and that the light of Thy light by the illumination of the Holy Spirit may stablish the hearts of all that have been born anew by Thy grace ; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. For Likeness to Christ. A LMIGHTY God, Who hast given Thine Only Son to be A unto us both a sacrifice for sin and also an ensample of 'godly life; Give us grace that wc may always most thankfully receive that His inestimable benefit, ami also daily endeavor ourselves to follow the blessed steps of His most holy life ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 63. For a Right Knowledge of Christ. 0 ALMIGHTY God, Whom to know is everlasting life ; Gi-ant us perfectly to know Thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life ; that following His steps we may steadfastly walk in the way that leadeth to eter- nal life; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ qu* Lord. Amen. PRAYERS. 85 64. For the Holy Spirit. OLORD God, heavenlv Father, Who by the blessed light of Thy divine Word hast led us to the knowledge of Thy Son ; We most heartily Deseech Thee so to replenish us with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may ever walk in the light of Thy truth and rejoicing with sure confidence in Christ our Saviour, may in the end be brought unto everlasting salvation; through the same, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. A LMIG-HTY and Everlasting G-od, Who of Thy great -"-mercy in Jesus Christ Thy Son, dost grant us forgive- ness of sin, and all things pertaining to life and godli- ness; Grant us, we beseech Tnee, Thy Holy Spirit, that He may so rule our hearts, that we, being ever mindful of Thy fatherly mercy, may strive to mortify the flesh, and to overcome the world ; and serving Thee in holiness and pureness of living, may give Thee continual thanks for all Thy goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 66. For Purity. ALMIGHTY God, unto Whom all hearts are open, all ft desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy holy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 67. For Innoceney of Life. OGOD, Whose strength is made perfect in weakness, Mortify and kill all vices in us, and so strengthen us by Thy gi ace, that by the innoceney of our Jives, and the constancy of oar faith even unto death, we may glorify Thy holy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Love to God. A God, Who makest all things to work together for good " to them that love Thee ; Pour into our hearts such steadfast love toward Thee, that the pure desires which 8b COLLECTS. by Thy^ Spirit have been stirred up in us, may not be turned aside by any temptation ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, For Charity. 0 LORD, Who hast taught us that all our doings without v charity are nothing worth : Send Thy Holy Spirit and pour into <>ur hearts that most excellent gift of Charity, the very bond of peace and all virtues,^ itbout which who soever liveth is counted dead before Thee ; grant this for Thine Only Son Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. 70. For Humility. A GOD, Who resistest the proud, and givest grace to the u humble; Grant unto us true humility, after the like- ness in which Thine Only Son hath revealed it in Himself, that we may never be lifted up and provoke Thy wrath, but in all lowliness be mad? partakers of the gifts of Thy grace ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 71. For rat ic nee. 0GOD, Who by the meek endurance of Thine Only-Be- gotten Son didst beatdownthe pride of theold enemy : Help us, we beseech Thee rightly to treasure in our hea ts what our Lord hath of His goodness borne foroursakes ; that after His example we may bear with patience what- soever things are adverse to us ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 72. For a Happy Death. pONFIKM, Ave beseech Thee, Almighty Cod, Thine un- U worthy servants in Thy grace ; that in the hou of our death the adversary may not prevail against us, but that we may be found worthy or everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 73. For the Blessedness of Heaven. ALMTCHTY, Everlasting Cod, Who didst give Thine **■ Only Son to be a High Priesl of good things to come; PRAYERS. 87 Hereafter grant unto us, Thine unworthy servants, to have our share in the company of the Blessed ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Peace. A COD, Who art the Author, of peace and Lover of con- ^ cord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, service is perfect freedom ; Defend us, Thy humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies ; that we, surely trusting in Thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR AN ANSWER TO PRAYER. 75. i LMIGHTY God, "Who hast given us grace at this time Av,itH one accord to make our common supplications urn • ; and dost promise that when two or three are • L together in Thy Name, Thou wilt grant their ts ; Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of srvants, as maybe most expedient for them ; grant- in this world knowledge of Thy truth, and in the Avorld to come life everlasting. Amen. A L MIGHTY God, the fountain of all wisdom, Who know- 21 est our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance iu asking; We beseech Thee to have compassion upon t >ur 1 n tirm ities ; and those things which for ou r un worthi- ness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, for the worthiness of Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A LMIG-HT Y God, Who hast promised to hear the peti- ^ tions of those who ask in Thy Son's Name ; We beseech Thee mercifully to incline Thine ears to us who have now made our prayers and supplications unto Thee ; and grant that those things which we have faithfully asked accord- ing to Thy will, may effectually be obtained, to the relief of our necessity, and to the setting forth of Thy glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. GENEKAL THAYERS. THE LITANY. The Litany may be used at Evening Service n» Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, on Days of Humiliation and Prayer, and at Morning Service on Sundays when there is no Communion. The Responses in italics should be sung or saidby the Congregation. Tht Responses may be repeated after each phrase, ur only at the end of eacti group, an here fplloweth: Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, havemercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. 0 Christ, hear \is. 0 Christ, hear us. O God, the Lather In heaven; Knee m, try upon Us. 0 God the Sou, Redeemer of the world; Have mercy upon us. 0 God, the Holy Ghost; Have mercy upon us. lie gracious unto us. Spare us, good Lord, Be gracious unto us. lit ll> us, good Lord. From all siu ; From all error ; From ali evil : Good Lord, deliver us. From the era its and assaults of the devil ; From sudden and evil death ; From pestilence and famine ; From war and bloodshed ; From sedition and rebellion ; From lightning and tempest ; From all calamity by lire and water ; And from everlasting death : Good Lord, deliver Us. By the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation ; (89) TITK LITANY. 89 By Thy holy Nativity ; By Thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptatic 11 ; By Thine Agony and Bloody Sweat ; By Thy Cross and Passion ; By Thy precious Death and Burial ; By Thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension ; And by the coming of t_:e Holy Ghost, the Comforter : Help us, good Lord. In all time of our tribulation ; In all time of our prosperity ; In the hour of death ; And in the day of judgment ; Help us, good Lord. We poor sinners do beseech Thee ; To hear us, 0 Lord God. And to rule and govern Thy holy Christian Church ; To preserve all pastors and ministers of Thy Church, in the true knowledge and understanding of Thy Word, and in holiness of lire; To put an end to all schisms and causes of offence ; To bring into the way ox truth all such as have erred, and are deceived ; To beat down Satan under our feet ; To send faithful laborers into Thy harvest ; To accompany Thy Word with Thy Spirit and grace ; To raise up them that fall, and to strengthen such as do stand ; And to comfort and help the weak-hearted and the distressed : We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. To give to all nations peace and concord ; To preserve our country from discord and conten- tion; To give to our nation perpetual victory over all its enemies ; To direct and defend our* President, and all in au- thority ; And to bless and keep our magistrates, and all our people : We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. To behold and succor all who are in danger, necessity, and tribulation ; To protect all who travel by land or water ; To preserve all women in the perils of childbirth ; To strengthen and keep all sick persons and young children ; To set free all who arc innocentlv imprisoned ; To defend and provide for all fatherless children and widows ; Ard to have .nercy upon all men: We beseech Thee to hear ws, good Lord. 90 GENERAL PRATERS. To forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn tlieir hearts ; To give and preserve to our use the fruitsof the earth; And graciously to hear our prayers : We b r us, good Lord. 0 Lord J 1 ; We beseech Thee to hear us good Lord. 0 Lamb of God, that takest away the si7i of the world ; Have mercy upon us. O Lamb or God, that takest away the sin of the world ; Hare 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. Lord, have mercy upon lis. Christ. ha\ e mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us, Amen, r Thenshall the Minister, and the Congregration with him, say the Lord's Prayer, aft er which may be said one or more of the Litany Collects Jiere following. 0 Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily 1 forgive us oar trespasses as we forgive gainst 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. LITANY COLLECTS. 1. M. O Lor L, deal not with us after our sins. C. Neither re ward us according to our iniquities. ILMK 1, our heavenly Father, who desir- of a sinner, but rather that he evil \ ay and live; We beseech ro turn from us those punishments which web: have deserved, and to grant us in holiness and purenes3 of living; through Jesus Christ ovu Amen. 2. M. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of LITANY AND COLLECTS. 91 Thy name. C. Deliver us, and purge away our sins for Thy name's ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who by Thy Holy A Spirit dost govern and sanctify the whole Christian Church ; Hear our prayers for all members of the same and mercifully grant, that by Thy grace they may serve Thee in true faith ; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord. Amen. 3. M. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins. C. Neither reward us according to our iniquities. OGOD, merciful Father, Who despiseth not the sigh- ing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as are sorrowful ; Mercifully assist our prayers which we make before Thee in all our troubles and adversities, whensoever they oppress us; and graciously hear us, that those evils which the craft and subtilty of the devil or man worketh against us, may, by Thy good providence, be brought to naught ; that we Thy serv- ants, being hurt by no persecutions, may evermore give thanks unto Thee in Thy holy Church ; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord. Amen. 4. M. O Lord, enter not into judgment with Thy serv- ant. C. For in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. A LMIGHTY God, Who knowest us to be set in the " midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright ; Grant us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 5. M. Call upon Me in the day of trouble. C. I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me. QPAT\E us, O Lord, and mercifully forgive us our a sins, and though by our continual transgressions we have merited Thy punishments, be gracious unto us, and grant that all'those evils which we have deserved, may be turned from us' and overruled to our everlast- ing good ; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord. Amen. For Peace. M. The Lord will give strength unto His people. C, The Lord will bless His people with peace. 0*2 GENERAL PRAYERS. I ) <;<>!>. from Whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed : Give unto Thyserv- ants that peace, which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that by Thee, we, berny defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness ; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Sa viour. Amen. II. THE SUFFRAGES. r The Suffrages may be used at Early or Evening: Serv- ice in the same manner as the Litany! Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. L<>r,\. hare mercy upon us. Our Father, who ait in heaven : Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth. as it is in' heaven; Give lis this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our tares ss 9, as we forgive those who trespass against us: And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. I said ; O Lord, be merciful unto me : Heed my soul : for I have sinned against T\ Return. 0 Lord, how long? Andletit repent Thee concerning Thy servants. Let Thy mercy. 0 Lord, be upon us ; According a* we hop,; in Thee. Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness ; Ami Jet Thy saints ehoutforjoy. O Lord, save our rulers : Lit the King hear us when we call. Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance. !■'■ • d them edso. and lift them tip forevt r. Remember thy congregation : Which Thou hast purchased of old. Peace ;>e within thy walls ; And prosperity within thy pah' Let us pray for our absent brethren. 0 TJk'U. our God, saue Thy servants that trust in Thee. I. i us pray for the broken-hearted and the captives ; out of all liis troubles. THE SUFFRAGES. 93 Send them help from the Sanctuary ; And strengthen tliem out of Zion. Hear my prayer, O Lord ; And let my cry come unto Thee. 1 Then may be said responsively, by the Minister and Congregation the Psalm Be Prof undis at Early Morn ing Service, and at Evening Service the Psalm Miser- ere Mei. Ps. exxx. De Profundis. Out of the depths have I cried • Unto the O Lord. Lord, hear my voice : Let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my suppli- cations. If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities • 0 Lord, who shall stand ? But there is forgiveness with Thee That Thou may est be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait : And in His Word do £ hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: 1 say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord : For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption. And He shall redeem Israel : From all his iniquities. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost : As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. T Or at Evening Service. Ps. ii. Miserere mei. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving Iiindness: According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies, hint out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity : And cleanse me from my sin. "For I acknowledge my transgressions : And my sin is ever before me. Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned and done this evil in Thy sight : 94 GENERAL PRAYERS. That Thou mightest he justified when Them speakest, ami he clear who) Thou judgesx Behold, I was shapen in iniquity: And in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts : And in the hidden part shall Thou make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean : Wash me, and Isliall be whiter than snow. Make mo to hear joy and gladness: That the hones which- Thou liast broken may rejoice. Hide Tuy face from my sins : And blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God And renew a rigid spirit withinme. Cast me not away from Thv presence : And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thv salvation: And uphold me with Thy free Spirit. Then will I teach transgressors Thv wavs: And sinners shall he converted unto Thee. Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation : And my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy righteous- ness. O Lord, open Thou my lips : And my mouth shallshow forth Thy praise. For Thou desirest not. sacrifice, else would I give it: Thou delightest notin burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : A broken and a contrite heart, 0 Cod, Thou wilt not despise. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion : Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt-offering: and Avhole burnt offering : Then shall they offer bullocks upon Tliine altar. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost : Asitwas ire the beginning, is now, and everstmllbe, world without end. Amen. ■ n shall he said : Turn us again, • Cause Thy face to shine and we shall he saved. Arise, O Cnrisr, for our help ; Ami redeem us for Thy mercy ssake. Hi ar my prayer, O Lord ; And let n; y cry comeunto Thee. The Lord be with you. THE MORNING SUFFRAGES. 95 And with thy spirit. Let us pray. c Then mayihe Minister say a Collect for the Seas n any other suitaoie Collects, and after that he may say this Collect for pMce. Give peace in o.ir days, O Lord : Because i : \ne other that' fighteth for us, except Thou, our God. O Lord, let there be peace in Thy strength : _ And ■Aha., ;/ towi rs. Let us pray. 0 GOD, from Whom all holy desires, all good com ^ and all just v/orks do proceed; Give unto Thy sen ants tha _ ; which the world cannot give; that our he be set to obey Thy comman ! and also that by Thee, we, being defended fi-o.ii the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in i-e^t-arM quietness ; fcarough the merits of Jesus Can-,* Saviour. Amen. 1 Then may be sung or said tlie Benedicamus. Bless we the Lord : Thanks he to God. III. THE MORNING SUFFRAGES- T To be mid at Early Morning Service, or in, the Morn ing Prayer of tne Household. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. 1 Then shall all say the Lord's Prayer and the Apostles1 Creed : f)UR Father, Who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy v Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily 96 GENERAL PRAYERS. bread ; And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who tresuass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil. Amen. T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of 1 Heaven and earth ; And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord ; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried ; He descended into hell : The third day He rose again from the dead ; He ascended into heaven. And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; The Holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints ; The Forgiveness of sins ; The Resurrection of the body ; And the life ever- lasting. Amen. Unto Thee have I cried, O Lord : And in themoming shall my prayer prevent Thee. Let my mouth be filled with thy praise : And with Thy honor all the day. O Lord, hide Thy face from my sins : And blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me, O God, a clean heart : And renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence : And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation : And uphold me with Thy free Spirit. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day : To keep us without sin. Have mercy upon us, O Lord : Have mercy upon us. O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us : As our trust is in Thee. Hear my prayer, O Lord : And let my crj come unto Thee. The Lord be with you : And with thy spirit. Let us pray. T Then shall be said the prayer here following, or No. 46, or No. 60 of the Collects and Prayers, or any other suit- able prayer. We give thanis unto Thee, Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ Thy dear Son, that Thou hast protected us through the night from all danger and harm ; and we beseech Thee to preserve and keep us, this day also, from all sin and evil ; that in all our thoughts, words and deeds, we may serve and please Thee. Into THE EVENING SUFFRAGES. 97 Thy hands we commend our bodies and souls, and all ch;it is ours. Let Thy holy angel have charge concern- ing us, that the wicked one have no power over us. Amen. Benedicamus. Bless we the Lord. Thanhs be to God. IV. THE EVENING SUFFRAGES. t To he used at Evening Service, or at the Evening Prayer of the Household. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy uponus. *[ Then shall all say : OUR Father, Who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil. Amen. I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth ; And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord ; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary ; Suffered under Pontius Pilate ; Was crucified, dead, and buried ; He descended into hell ; The third day He rose again from the dead ; He ascended into heaven ; And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty ; From thence He shall come to Judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost ; The holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints ; The Forgiveness of sins : The Resurrection of the body ; And the Life ever- lasting. Amen. Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our fathers : And greatly to be praised and glorified forever. Bless we the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost : IFe praise and magnify Him forever. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heav- en ; I L PRAYEK8. greatly to > orified, and }ii>j/> The Almighty and Merciful Lord, bless and pn us. Amen. Vouchsafe, 0 Lord, this night : To keep us without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us. Hoi O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us : ASi /' ' Hear my prayer. O Lord : And ht m Thf ■ i tu. thy spirit. Let us pray. 9 Then lng% or No. 47 of the Collects and Prayers, or any other suitable pray r. re thanks unto Thee, heavenlj >u hast tlii:- i>y Thy great mere] perils and .!; . hands v. e mend cur bodies auecially app ulta and t iiallyupon the true fouuda Christ. Axmight i i. Who has Thy glory t'> all nati< rist and th of His truth; Keep, v ti Thee, in safety the THH BIDDING PRAYER. 90 works of Thy mercy, that so Thy Church, spit. ad throughout ah nations, may serve Thee in true faith, and persevere in the confession of Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray for the Ministers of the Word for all es- tates of nien iu the Church, and for all the people of God. Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctifie 1 ; Keeeive oiir supplications and prayers which we offer before Thee for all estates of meu iu Thy holy Church, that every member of the same, iu his vocation unci ministry, may truly aud godly serve Thee ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray for our Catrclnunens, that our Lord God would open their hearts and the door of His mercy, that having received the remission of all their sins by the washing of regeneration, they may be mi udful of then' baptismal covenant, aud evermore be found in Christ J esus our Lord. Almighty and everlasting God, Who dost always multiply Thy Church, aud with Thy light and grace dost strengthen the hearts of those whom Thou hast regenerated, confirming unto them Thy covenant and faithfulness ; Grant unto our Catechumens increase both of faith and knowledge, that they may rejoice in their Baptism and really and heartily renew their covenant with Thee. Amen. Let us pray for all in authority, and especially for the government o:' the United States, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. O Merciful Father in heaven, Who holdest in Thy hand all the might of man, and who hast ordained the powers that be for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do v ell, and of whom is all rule and authority in the kingdoms of the world ; We humbly beseech The-, graciously regard Thy servants, the President of the U\ , ; 3, tl: 3 Governor of this Commonwealth, our Judges and magistrates, and all the J Lulers of the earth ; that all who receive the sword, as Thy ministers, may bear it according to Thy com- mandment ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray our Lord God Almighty that Tie would deliver the world from all error, take away disease, waxd oil famine, open the prisons, set tree those in bondage, 100 GENERAL PRAYERS. grant a safe return to the wayfarers, health to the sick, and to our mariners a harbor of security. Almighty and everlasting God, the Consolation of the sorrowful, and the Strength of the weak ; May the prayers of them that in any tribulation or distress cry unto Thee graciously come before Thee, so that in ail their necessities they may mark and receive Thy mani- fold help and comfort ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. T Here may be offered prayers for Schismatics, Jews, and Heathen. See Collects and Prayers 19-2L Let us pray for peace, that we may come to the knowl- edge of God's holy Word, and walk before Him as be- cometh Christians. Almighty and everlasting God, King of glory, and Lord of heaven and earth, by whose Spirit all things are governed, by whose providence all things are or- dered, who art the God of peace, and the author of all concord ; Grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy heavenly peace and concord, that we may serve Thee in true fear, to the praise and glory of Thy Name ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray for our enemies, that God would remem- ber them in mercy, and graciously vouchsafe unto them such things as are both needful for them and profitable unto their salvation. O almighty, everlasting God, Who through Thine Only Son, our blessed Lord, hast commanded us to love our enemies, to do good to them that hate us, and to pray for them that persecute us : We earnestly be- seech Thee, that by Thy gracious visitation all our enemies may be led to true repentance, and may have the same love, and be of one accord and of one mind and heart, with us and with Thy whole Christian Church ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us pray for the fruits of the earth, that God would send down His blessing upon them, and graciously dispose our hearts to enjoy them in submission to His holy will. O Lord, Father Almighty, Who by Thy Word hast created and dost bless and uphold all things ; We Sray Thee so to reveal unto us Thy Word our Lord esus Christ, that He dwelling in our hearts, we may by Thy grace be made meet to receive Thy blessing on GENERAL PRAYERS. 101 all the fruits of the earth, and whatsoever pertains t« our bodily need ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Finally, let us pray for all those things for which our Lord would have us ask, saying : Our Father, "Who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy-will be done on earth, as it is in heaven ; Give us this lay our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as w ,:orgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not __ito temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. VI. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, who art worthy to be had in reverence by all the children of men, we give Thee most humble and hearty thanks fort*ie in- numerable blessings, both temporal and spiritual, which, without any merit or worthiness on our part, Thou hast bestowed upon us. We praise Thee, especially, that Thou hast preserved unto us, in their purity, Thy saving Word, and the sac- red ordinances of Thy house. And we beseech Thee, O Lord, to grant and preserve unto Thy holy Church, throughout the world, purity of doctrine, and faithful pastors who shall preach Thy Word with power ; and help all who hear, rightly to understand, and truly to believe the same. Be Thou the Protector and Defender of Thy people in all time of tribulation and danger ; and may we, in communion with Thy Church, and in brotherly unity with all our fellow-Christians, fight the good fight of faith, and in the end receive the salvation of our souls. Bestow Thy grace upon all the nations of the earth. Especially do we entreat Thee to bless our land, and all its inhabitants, and all who are in authority. Cause Thy glory to dwell among us, and let mercy and truth, righteousness and peace, everywhere prevail. To this end, we commend to Thy care all our schools, and pray Thee to make them nurseries of useful knowledge and of christian virtues,- that they may bring forth the wholesome fruits of life. Graciously defend us from all calamities by fire and water, from war and pestilence, from scarcity and fam- ine. Protect and prosper every one in his appropriate calling, and cause all useful arts to flourish among us. Be Thou the God and Father of the widow and the fath.- 102 GENERAL PRAYERS. erless children, the Helper of the sick and the needy, and the Comforter of the forsaken and distressed. 1f Here special Supplications, Intercessions and Prayers may be made. And as we are strangers ana pilgrims on earth, help us by true faith and a godly life to prepare for the world to come ; doing the work which Thou hast given us to do while it is day; before the night cometh when no man can work. And when ova last hour shall come, sup - port ns by Thy power, and receive us into Thine ever- lasting kingdom ; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, forever and ever. Amen. VII. A LM1GHTY God, our heavenly Father, we, Thine un- A worthy servants, do give Thee most humble and hearty thanks for all Thy goodness and loving kind- ness to us, and to all men. We bless Thee for our crea- tion, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all, for Thine inestimable love in the redemp- tion of the world by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech Thee, give us that due sense of all Thy mercies, that our hearts may be uufeiguedly thankful, and that we may show forth Thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives : that walking before Thee in holiness and righteousness all our days, we may enjoy the testimony of a good conscience and the hope of Thy favor, be sustained and comforted under the troubles of this life, and finally be received into Thine everlast- ing kingdom, through Thine infinite mercy in Jesus Christ our Lord. We offer unto Thee our common supplications for the good estate of Thy Church throughout the world ; that it may be so guided and governed by Thy good Spirit, that all who profess themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spir- it, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Send down upon all ministers of the gospel, and upon all congregations committed to their charge, the health- ful spirit of Thy grace, and that they may truly please Thee, pour upon them the continual dew of Thy bless- ing. Most heartily we beseech Thee, with Thy favor to be- hold the President [and Congress] of the United States, and all others in authority ; and so replenish them with Thy grace, that they may always incline to Thy will, and GENERAL PRAYERS. 103 walk in Thy way. Prosper all good counsels and all 1'ust works that peace and happiness, truth and right- eousness, religion and piety, may be established among us throughout all generations. We humbly entreat Thee also for all sorts and condi- tions of men ; that Thou wouldest be pleased to make Thy ways known unto them, Thy saving health unto all nations. May it please Thee to preserve all that travel by lantf or water ; to succor all that are in peril or need ; and U satisfy the wants of all Thy creatures. Wo also commend to Thy fatherly goodness all those who are in any way afflicted or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please Thee to comfort and re lieve them according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. 1" Here special Supplications, Intercessions and Prayers may he made. Hear us, most merciful God, in these our humble re • quests, which we offer up unto Thee in the Name o Jesus Clrrist Thy Son, our Lord, to whom, with Thee anc* the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. PSALMS. Psalm i. Beatus vir. BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly : nor stand eth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord : and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water : that bringeth forth his fruit in his season. His leaf also shall not wither : and whatsoever he do- eth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so : but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the .judg- ment : nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous : but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm ii, Quare fremueiiint gentes. WHY do the heathen rage : and the people imagine a " vain thing ? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together: against the Lord, and against his Anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder : and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh : the Lord shall have them in derision. Then shall He speak unto them in his wrath : and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king: upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree : the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son ; this day have I begotten Thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance ; and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron : thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. (104) PSALMS. 105 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings : be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear : and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, l^st he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little : blessed are they that put their trust in him. Psalm vi. Domine ne in furore. 0LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger : neither chas- ten me in thy hot displeasure. Have mercy upon me, O Lord ; for I am weak : O Lord, heal me ; for my bones are vexed. My soul is also sore vexed : but Thou, O Lord, how long? Return, O Lord, deliver my soul : oh save me for thy- mercy's sake. For in death there is no remembrance of thee : in the grave who shall give thee thanks ? I am weary with my groaning ; all the night make I my bed to swim : I water my couch with my tears. Mine eye is consumed because of grief : it waxeth old because of all mine enemies. Depart from me all ye workers of iniquity : for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. The Lord hath heard my supplication : the Lord will receive my prayer. Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed : let them return and be ashamed suddenly. Psalm viii. Domine, Dominus noster. 0LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth : Who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast thou or- dained strength because of thine enemies : that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers : the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained ; What is man, that thou art mindful of him : and the son of man, that thou visitest him ? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels: and hast crowned him with glory and honor. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands: thou hast put all things under his feet ; 106 PSALMS. All sheep and oxen : yea, and the beasts of the field ; The Cowl of the air, and the fish of sea : and whatsoev- er passeth through the paths of the seas. 0 Lord our Lord : how excellent is thy name in all the earth ! Psalm xvi. Conserva me, Domine. PRESERVE me, O God : for in thee do I put my trust. 1 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord : my goodness extendeth not to thee ; But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the ex- cellent : in whom is all my delight. Their sorrows shall be multiplied : that hasten after another god ; Their drink offerings of blood will I not offer : nor take up their names into my lips. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup : thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places : yea, I have a goodly heritage. 1 will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel : my reins also instruct me in the night-seasons. I have set the Lord always before me : because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth : my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell : neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life : in thy presence is fullness of joy ; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm xviii. Diligam te, Domine. I WILL love thee : O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my de liverer : my God, my strength, in whom I will trust : nay buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me : and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares PSALMS. 107 of death prevenfc&c* me. In my distress I called upon the Lord : and cried unto my God. He heard my voice out of his temple : and my cry came before him, even into his ears. Then the earth shook and trembled : the foundation? also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth. There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured : coals were kindled by it. He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet. And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind. He made darkness his secret place : his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skk -s. At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed : hailstones and coals of fire. The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice : hailstones and coals of fire. Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them : and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them. Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foun- dations of the world were discovered : at thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils. He sent from above, he took me : he drew me out of many waters. He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me : for they were too strong for me. They prevented me in the day of my calamity : but the Lord was my stay. He brought me forth also into a large place : he deliv- ered me, because he delighted in me. The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recom- pensed me. For I have kept the ways of the Lord : and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all his judgments were before me : and I did not put away his statutes from me. I was also upright before him : and I kept myself from mine iniquity. Therefore hath the L ord recompensed me according 108 PSALMS. to my righteousness : according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight. With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful : with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright ; With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure : aud with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward. For thou wilt save the afflicted people : but wilt bring down high looks. For thou wilt light my candle : the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. For by thee I have run through a troop : and by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, his wray is perfect ; the word of the Lord is tried ; he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. For who is God save the Lord : or who is a rock save our God? It is God that girdeth me with strength : and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds' feet : and setteth me upon my high places. He teacheth my hands to war : so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation : and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentle- ness hath made me great. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me : that my feet did not slip. I have pursued mine enemies and overtaken them : neither did I turn again till they were consumed. I have wounded them that they were not able to rise : they are fallen under my feet. For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies: that I might destroy them that hate me. They cried, but there was none to save them : even unto the Lord, but he answered them not. Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind : I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets. Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the peo- ple : and thou hast made me the head of the heathen. A people whom I have not known : shall serve me. As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me : the PSALMS. 109 strangers shall submit themselves unto me. The strangers shall fade away : and be afraid out of their close places. The Lord li^eth, and blessed be my Rock : and let the God of my salvation be exalted. It is God that avengeth me : and subdueth the people under me. He delivered me from mine enemies ; yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me ; thou hast delivered me from the violent man. Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen : and sing praises unto thy name. Great deliverance giveth he to his king , and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed forever- more. Psalm xix. Coeli enarrant. THE heavens declare the glory of God : and the firma- ment sheweth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech : and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language : where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth : and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun : which is a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and re- joiceth as a strongman to run a race. His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it : and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul : the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes, Th<- xear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever : the Pigments of the Lord are true and righteous alto- gether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold : sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned : and in keeping of them there is great reward. 110 PSALMS. Who can understand his errors : cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep oack thy servant also from presumptuous sins ; lei them not have dominion over me : then shall I be upright and I shall be innocent from the great trans- gression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight ; O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm xxi. Domine, in virtute tua. THE king shall joy in thy strengh, O Lord : and in thy 1 salvation how greatly shall he rejoice ! Thou hast given him his heart's desire : and hast not withholden the request of his lips. For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. He asked life of thee and thou gavest it him; even lengtn of days for ever and ever. His glory is great in thy salvation : honor and majesty hast thou laid upon him. For thou hast made him most blessed for ever : thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance. For the king trusteth in the Lord : and through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved. Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies : thy right hand shall And out those that hate thee. Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shaW swallow them up in his wrath, an -1 the fire shall devour them. Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth: and their seed from among the children of men. For they intended evil against thee : they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform. Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back : when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them. Be thou exalted. Lord, in thine own strength : so will we sing and praise thy power. Psalm xxii. Deus, Deus, mens. MY GOB, my God. why hast thou forsaken me : why iTi art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring ? PSALMS. Ill 0 my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not ; and iu the night season, and am not silent. But thou art holy : O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in thee : they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded. But T am a worm, and no man : a reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn : they shoot Out the lip, they shake the head; saying, He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him; let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. But thou art he that took me out of the womb : thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts. T was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly. Be not far from me ; for trouble is near : for there is none to help. Many bulls have compassed me : strong bulls of Ba- shan have beset me round. They gaped upon me with their mouths : as a raven- ing and a roaring lion. 1 am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint : my heart is like wax ; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. My strength is dried up like a potsherd ; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws: and thou hast brought me into the dust of death. For dogs have compassed me ; the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me ; they pierced my hands and my feet. I may tell alt my bones : they look and stare upon me. They part my garments among them : and cast lots upon my vesture. But be not thou far from me, O Lord : O my strength, haste thee to help me. Deliver my soul from the sword : my darling from the power of the dog. Save me from the lion's mouth : for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. 112 PSALMS. I will delcare thy name unto my brethren : in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. Ye that fear the Lord, praise him ; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him : and fear him all ye the seed of Israel. For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted : neither hath he hid his face from him ; but when he cried unto him, he heard. My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation : I will pay my vows before them that fear him. The meek shall eat and be satisfied : they shall praise the Lord that seek him ; your heart shall live forever. And the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord : and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. For the kingdom is the Lord's : and he is the gov- ernor among the nations. All they that be fat upon the earth : shall eat and wor- ship. All they that go down to the dust shall bow before him : and none can keep alive his own soul. A seed shall serve him : it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation. They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born : that he hath done this. Psalm xxiii. Dominus regit me. THE Lord is my shepherd : I shall not want. He mak- eth me to lie down in green pastures : he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul : he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Tea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me ; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies : thou anointest my head with oil ; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life ; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm xxiv. Domini est terra. THE earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof : the 1 world, and they that dwell therein. PSALMS. 113 For he hath founded it upon the seas : and established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord : or who shall stand in his holy place ? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart : who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceit- fully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord : and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek him : that seek thy face, O Jacob. Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors : and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory: The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors : and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory : The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Psalm xxv. Ad te, Domine, levavi. TTNTO thee, O Lord do I lift up my soul. O my God, u I trust in thee : let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait upon thee be ashamed : let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. Shew me thy ways, O Lord : teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me : for thou art the God of my salvation ; on thee do I wait all the day. Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lov- ingkindesses ; for they have been ever of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my trans- gressions : according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness sake, O Lord. Good and upright is the Lord : therefore will he teach sinners in the way. The meek will he guide in judgment : and the meek will he teach his way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth : unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. For thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquities ; for it is great. 114 PSALMS. What man is he that f eareth the Lokd : him shall he teach in the way that he shall chose. Bis soul shall dwell at ease : and his seed shall inherit the earth. The secret of theLGRD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord : for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me : for I am desolate and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged : 0 bring thou me out of my distresses Look upon mine affliction and my pain : and forgive all my sins. Consider mine enemies, for they are many : and they hate me with cruel hatred. O keep my soul, and deliver me : let me not be ashamed ; for I put my trust in thee. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me ; for I wait on thee. Redeem Israel, 0 God : out of all his troubles. Psalm xxvii. Dominus illuminatio. THE Lord is my light and my salvation ; whom shall I fear ; the Lord is the strength of my life ; of whom shall I be afraid ? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat my flesh : they stumbled and fell. Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear : though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after : that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pa - vilion : in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me ; he shall set me up upon a rook. And now shall mine head be lifted up : above mine enemies round about me. Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy : I will sing, yea, I Avill sing praises unto the Lord. Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice : have meroy also upon me, and answer me. PSALMS. 115 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face : my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek. Hide not thy face far from me : put not thy servant away in anger. Thou hast been my help : leave me not, neither for- sake me, O God of my salvation. "When my father and my mother forsake me : then the Lord will take me up. Teach me thy way, O Lord : and lead me in a plain path,because of mine enemies. Deliver me not over unto the "will of mine enemies : for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. I had fainted : unless I had believed to see the good- ness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord ; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart ; wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm xxviii. Ad te, Domine. UNTO thee will I cry, O Lord my rock ; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. Hear the voice of my supplications, when I crv unto thee : when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle. Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity : which speak peace to their neigh- bors, but mischief is in their hearts. Give them according to their deeds : and according to the wickedness of their endeavors. Give them after the work of their hands ; render to them their desert. Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hand : he shall destroy them, and not build them up. Blessed be the Lord : because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my strength and my shield ; my heart trusteth in him, and I am helped : therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth ; and with my song will I praise him. The Lord is their strength : and he is the saving strength of his anointed. Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance : teed them also, and lift them up for ever. 116 PSALMS. Psalm xxx. Exaltabo tc, Dumine. T WILL extol thee, O Loud; for thou hast lifted me 1 up : and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee : and thou hast healed me. 0 Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing unto the Lord, 0 ye saints of his : and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. For his anger endureth but a moment ; in his favor is life : weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. And in my prosperity I said : I shall never be moved. Lord, by thy favor thou hast made my mountain to stand strong : thou didst hide thy face, and I was troub- led. 1 cried to thee, O Lord : and unto the Lord I made supplication. What profit is there in my blood, when T go down to the pit : Shall the dust praise thee ? snail it declare thy truth ? Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me : Lord, be thou my helper. Thou hast turned me from my mourning into danc- ing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent : O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever. Psalm xxxii. Beati, quorum. BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven: whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth uot iniquity : and in whose spirit there is no guile. When I kept silence : my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. For dav and night thy hand was heavy upon me : my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. I acknowledged my sin unto thee : and mine iniquity have 1 not hid. PSALMS. 117 1 said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord: and thou f orgavest the iniquity of my sin. For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found : surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. Thou art my hiding place ; thou shalt preserve me from trouble : thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go : I will guide thee with mine eye. Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked : but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous : and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm xxxiii. Exultate, justi. DEJOICE in the Lord, O ye -" comely for the upright. righteous: for praise is Praise the Lord with harp : sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Sing unto him a new song : play skillfully with a loud noise. For the word of the Lord is right : and all his works are done in truth. He loveth righteousness and judgment : the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord By the word of the Lord were the heavens made : and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord : let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spake, and it was done : he commanded and it stood fast. The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought : he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever: the thoughts of his heart to all generations. 118 PSALMS Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord : and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. The Lord looketh from heaven : he beholdeth all the sons of men. From the place of his habitation he looketh : upon all the inhabitants of the earth. He fashioneth their hearts alike : he considereth all then- works. There is no king saved by the multitude of a host : a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. A horse is a vain thing for safety : neither shall he de- liver any by his great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him : upon them that hope in his mercy. To deliver their soul from death : and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the Lord : he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him : because we have trusted in his holj- name. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us : according as we hope in thee. Psalm xxxiv. Bencdicam Dominum. I WILL bless the Lord at all times : his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord; the hum- ble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 0 magnify the Lord with me : and let us exalt his name together. 1 sought the Lord, and he heard me : and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were lightened : and then- faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him : and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him : and delivereth them. O taste and see that the Lord is good : blessed is the man that trusteth in him O fear the Lord, ye his saints : for there is no want to them that fear him. PSALMS. 119 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger : but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. Come, ye children, hearken unto me : I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is he that desireth life : and loveth many days, that he may see good ? Keep thy tongue from evil : and thy lips from speak- ing guile. Depart from evil, and do good : seek peace, and pur- sue it. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous : and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the Lord is against them that do evil: to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth : anddeliver- eth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart : and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous : but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones : not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked : and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. Psalm xxxvi. Dixit injustus. THE transgression of the wicked saith within my heart; A that there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flattereth himself in his own eyes : until his in- l^uity be found to be hateful. The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit : he hath left off to be wise, and to do good. He deviseth mischief upon his bed : he setteth himself in a way that is not good : he abhorreth not evil. Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens : and thy faith- fulness reacheth unto the clouds. Thy righteousness is like the great ^mountains ; thy judgments are a great deep : O Lord, thou preservest man and beast. How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God : there- fore the children of men put their trust under the sha- dow of thy wings, 120 PSALMS. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness 01 thy house : and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life : in thy light shall we see light. 0 continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee : and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. Let not the f ooot of pride come against me : and let not the hand of the wicked remove me. There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not he able to rise. Psalm xl. Expectans expectavi. T WAITED patiently for the Lord : and he inclined 1 unto me and heard my voice. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay : and set my feet upon a rock; and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God : many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust : aud respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee. If I would declare and speak of them : they are more than can be numbered . Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire ; mine ears hast thou opened : burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. Then said 1, Lo, I come : in the volume of the book it is written of me. 1 delight to do thy will, O my God ; yea, thy law is within my heart. I have preached righteousness in the great congrega- tion : lo I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest. I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart : I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation. I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth ; from the great c«ngregatioa. PSALMS. 121 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord : let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continual- ly preserve me. For innumerable evils have compassed me about ; mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up : they are more than the hairs of mine head ; therefore my heart faileth me. Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me : 0 Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it : let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil. Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame \ that say unto me, Aha, aha. * Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say coutinually, The Lord be magnified. But I am poor and needy : yet the Lord thinketh Up- on me. Thou art my helper and my deliverer: make no tarry- ing, O my God. Psalm xliii. Judica me, Deus. JUDGE me, O God, and plead my cause against an un- godly nation : O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. For thou art the God of my strength, why dost thou cast me off : why go I mourning because of the oppres- sion of the enemy ? O send out thy light and thy truth, let them lead me : let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy taber- nacles. Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy : yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, OGod my God. Why art thou cast down, O my soul ? and why art thou disquieted within me ? hope in God for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalm xlv. Eructavit cor meum. MY heart is inditing a good matter : I speak of the things which I have made touching the King. My tongue is the pen : of a ready writer. 122 PSALMS. Thou art fairer than the children of men : grace is" poured into thy lips ; therefore God hath blessed thee forever. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty : with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness and righteousness : and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the King's en- emies : whereby the people fall under thee. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever : the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness : therefore Go.d, thy God, hath anointed thee with the cil of gladness above thy fellows. All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cas- sia : out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. King's daughters were among thy honourable women : upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house. So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty : for he is thy Lord, and worship thou him. And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift : even the right among the people shall entreat thy fa- vor. The King's daughter is all glorious within : her cloth- ing is of wrought gold. She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework :the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought : they shall enter into the King's palace. Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children : whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth. I will make thy name to be remembered in all genera- tions : therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. Psalm xlvi. Deus noster refugium. GOB is our refuge and strength : a very present help in trouble. PSALMS. 123 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be re- moved : and though the mountains he carried into the midst of the sea ; Though the waters thereof roar and he troubled: though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God : the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. God is in the midst of her ; she shall not be moved : God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved : he uttered his voice, the earth melted. The Lord of hosts is with us : the God of Jacob is our refuge. Come, behold the works of the Lord : what desola- tions he hath made in the eartn. He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth : he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder ; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God : I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us : the God of Jacob is our refuge. Psalm xlvii. Omnes gentes, plaudite. A CLAP your hands all ye people: shout unto God v with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible : he is a great King over all the earth. He shall subdue the people under us : and the nations under our feet. He shall choose our inheritance for us : the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. God is gone up with a shout : the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to God, sing praises : sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth : sing ye praises with understanding. God reigneth over the heathen : God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness. The princes of the people are erathered together, even 124 PSALMS. the people of the God of Abraham : for the shields of the earth belong unto God ; he is greatly exalted. Psalm xlviii. Magnus Dominus. GREAT is the Lord, and greatly to be praised : in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion : on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. God is known in her palaces : for a refuge. For, lo, the kings were assembled : they passed by to- gether. They saw it, and so they marvelled : they weretroub bled, and hastened away. Fear took hold upon them there, and pain : as of a woman in travail. Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish : with an east wind. As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God : God will establish it for ever. We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God: in the midst of thy temple. According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth : thy right hand is full of right- eousness. Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad : because of thy judgments. Walkabout Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces : that ye may tell it to the generation following. For this God is our God for ever and ever : he will be our guide even unto death. Psalm lvi. Miserere mei, Deus. BE merciful unto me, O God ; for man would swallow me up : he fighting daily oppresseth me. Mine enemies would daily swallow me up : for thev be many that fight against me, O thou Most High. What time I am afraid ; I will trust in thee. 1 n God I will praise his word : in God I have put my trust ; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. PSALMS. 125 Every day they wrest my words : all their thoughts are against me for evil. They gather themselves together, they hide them- selves: they mark my steps, wlienthey wait for my soul. Shall they escape by iniquity : in thine anger cast down the people, O God. Thou tellest my wanderings ; put thou my tears into thy bottle : are they not in thy book ? When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back : this I know ; for God is for me. In God will I praise his word : in the Lord will I praise his word. In God have I put my trust : I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. Thy vows are upon me, O God : I will render praises unto thee. For thou hast delivered my soul from death, wilt thou not deliver my feet from falling : that I may walk be- fore God in the light of the living ? Psalm Lev. Te decet hymnus. and unto DRAISE waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion : * thee shall the vow be performed. O thou that hearest prayer : unto thee shall all flesh come. Iniquities prevail against me : as for our transgres- sions, thou shalt purge them away. Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house even of thy holy temple. By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation ; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea. "Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power. "Which stilleth the noise of the seas : the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens : thou makest the outgoings of the morn- ing and evening to rejoice. 126 PSALtoa. Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it : thou great- ly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of Water. Thou preparestthem corn : when thou hast so provided for it. Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly ; thou settlest the furrows thereof : thou makest it soft with showers ; thou blessest the springing thereof. Thou crownest the year with thy goodness: and thy paths drop fatness. They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness ; and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks ; the valleys also are covered over with corn : they shout for joy, they also sing. Psalm lxvi. Jubilate Deo. MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands : sing forth 1U the honor of his name ; make his praise glorious. Say unto God, how terrible art thou in t*iy works : through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee : they shall sing to thy name. Come and see the works of God : he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. He turned the sea into dry land : they went through the flood on foot ; there did we rejoice in him. He ruleth by his power for ever ; his eyes behold the nations : let not the rebellious exalt themselves. 0 bless our God, ye people : and make the voice of his praise to be heard. Which holdeth our soul in life : and suffereth not our feet to be moved. For thou, O God, hast proved us : thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. Thou broughtest us into the net : thou laidst afflictions upon our loins. Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads : we went through fire and through water ; but thou brought- est us out into a wealthy place. 1 will go into thy house with burnt offerings : I will pay thee my vows, which my lips have uttered, and ray mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. PSALMS. 127 I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of f atlings, with the incense of rams : I will offer bullocks with goats. Come and hear, all ye that fear God : and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. I cried unto him with my mouth : and he was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart : the Lord will not hear me. But verily God hath heard me : he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God which hath not turned away my pray- er : nor his mercy from me. Psalm lxvii. Deus misereatur. GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us : and cause his face to shine upon us. That thy way may be known upon earth : thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God : let all the people praise thee. O let the nations be glad and sing for joy : for thou shalt .judge the people righteously, and govern the na- tions upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God : let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase : and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us : and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. Psalm lxviii. Exurgat Deus„ LET God arise, let his enemies be scattered : let them also that hate him flee before him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away : as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. But let the righteous be glad ; let them rejoice before God : yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Sing unto God, sing praises unto his name : extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and re- joice before him. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows is God in his holy habitation. 128 PSALMS. God setteth the solitary in families ; he bringeth out those which are bound with chains : but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. 0 God, when thou wentest forth before thy people : when thou didst march through the wilderness. The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God : even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain: whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary. Thy congregation has dwelt therein : thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor. The Lord gave the word : great was the company of those that published it. Kings of armies did flee apace : and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. Though ye have lain among the pots yet, shall ye be as the wings of a dove : covered with silver, and her f eath ers with yellow gold. When the Almighty scattered kings in it : it was white as snow in Salmon. The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan : a high hill as the hill of Bashan. "Why leap ye, ye high hills ? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in : yea, the Lord will dwell in it for- ever. The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thou- sands of angels : the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive, thou hast received gifts for men : yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with bene- fits : even the God of our salvation. He that is our God is the God of salvation : and unto God the Lord belong the issues from death.. But God shall wound the head of his enemies : and the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his trespasses. The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan : I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea. That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies : and the tongue of thy dogs in the same. PSALMS. 129 They have seen thy goings, O God : even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary. The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after : among them were the damsels playing with timbrels. Bless ye God in the congregations : even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel. There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council : the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali. Thy God hath commanded thy strength : strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us. Because of thy temple at Jerusalem : shall kings bring presents unto thee. Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver : scatter thou the people that delight in war. Princes shall come out of Egypt : Etheopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God. Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth : O sing praises unto the Lord ; To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old : lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. Ascribe ye strength unto God, his excellency is over Israel : and his strength is in the clouds. O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places : the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. Psalm lxxii. Deus, judicium. rVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 28 5 "Hasten, mortals, to adore Him ; Learn His name and taste His joy ; Till in heaven ye sing before Him ; Glory be to God most high ! " 6 Let us learn the wondrous story Of our great Redeemer's birth; Spread the brightness of His glory, Till it cover all the earth. 27 cm. JOY to the world ! the Lord is come ! Let earth receive her King : Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth ! the Saviour reigns ! Let men their songs employ ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sin and sorrow grow, Nor thorns infest the ground ; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makesthe nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love. 28 7s. LET the earth now praise the Lord, Who hath truly kept His word, And the sinners' Help and Friend Now at last to us doth send. 2 What the fathers most desired, What the prophets' heart inspired, ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. What they longed for many a year, Stands fulfilled in glory here. 3 Abram's promised great Reward, Zion's Helper, Jacob's Lord, Him of twofold race behold, Truly came, as long foretold. 4 Welcome, 0 my Saviour, now ! Hail ! my Portion, Lord, art thou ! Here, too, in my heart, I pray, 0 prepare Thyself a way. 5 King of glory, enter in ! Cleanse it from the filth of sin, As Thou hast so often done ; It belongs to Thee alone. 6 As Thy coming was in peace, Noiseless, full of gentleness, Let the same mind dwell in me That was ever found in Thee. 7 Comfort my desponding heart ; Thou my Strength and Refuge art. 1 am weak, and cunningly Satan lays his snares for me. 8 Bruise for me the Serpent's head, That, set free from doubt and dread, I may cleave to Thee in faith, Safely kept through life and death : 9 And when Thou dost come again As a glorious King to reign, I with joy may see Thy face, Truly ransomed by Thy grace. ADVENT AND CIITUSTMAS. 25 29 7,6. LET us all with gladsome voice Praise the God of heaven, Who to bid our hearts rejoice His own Son hath given. 2 To this vale of tears He comes, Here to serve in sadness, That with Him in heaven's fair homes. We may reign in gladness. 3 We are rich, for He was poor ; Is not this a wonder ! Therefore praise God evermore, Here on earth and yonder ! 4 O Lord Christ, our Saviour dear, Be Thou ever near us. Grant us now a glad New Year ; Amen, Jesus, hear us ! 30 8,8,6 LIFT up your heads, ye mighty gates ! Behold the King of glory waits ; The King of kings is drawing near, The Saviour of the world is here ; Life and salvation He doth bring, Wherefore rejoice, and gladly sing : We praise Thee, Father, now, Creator, wise art Thou ! 2 The Lord is just, a Helper tried, Mercy is ever at His side, His kingly crowTn is holiness, His scepter, pity in distress, The end of all our woe He brings ; Wherefore the earth is glad and sings : We praise Thee, Saviour, now, Mighty in deed art Thou ! 2G ADVENT AND CUKISTMAS. 3 O blest the land, the city blest, Where Christ the Ruler is confessed ! O happy hearts and happy homes To whom this King in triumph comes ! The cloudless Sun of joy He is, Who bringeth pure delight and bliss O Comforter divine, What boundless grace is Thine ! 4 Fling wide the portals of your heart ; Make it a temple set apart From earthly use for heaven's supply, Adorned with prayer, and love, and joy; So shall your Sovereign enter in, And new and nobler life begin ; To Thee, O God, be praise, For word, and deed, and grace ! 5 Redeemer, come ! I open wide My heart to Thee ; here, Lord, abide ! Let me Thy inner presence feel, Thy grace and love in me reveal ; Thy Holy Spirit guide us on, Until our glorious goal be won ! Eternal praise and fame We offer to Thy name. 31 L.M OW praise we Christ, the Holy One, The spotless virgin Mary's Son, Far as the blessed sun doth shine, E'en to the world s remote confine. w 2 He who Himself all things did make, A servant's form vouchsafed to take, That He as man mankind might win, And save His creatures from their sin. 3 The grace of God, the mighty Lord, On the chaste mother was outpoured ; ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 27 A virgin pure and undefiled In wondrous wise conceived a child. 4 The holy maid was the abode And temple of the living God ; For she, who knew not man, was blest With God's own Word made manifest. 5 The noble mother bare a Son, For so did Gabriel's promise run, Whom John confessed, and leapt with joy, Ere yet the mother knew her boy. 6 In a rude manger, stretched on hay, In poverty content He lay ; With milk was fed the Lord of all, Who feeds the ravens when they call. ? The heavenly choir rejoice, and raise Their voice to God in songs of praise ; To humble shepherds is proclaimed The Shepherd who the world hath framed. 8 All honor unto Christ be paid, Pure offspring of the holy maid, With Father and with Holy Ghost, Till time in endless time be lost. 2 7,6. OLORD, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright ? All nations long to greet Thee, My Hope, my heart's Delight I O kindle, dearest Jesus, Thy lamp within my breast, That I may know what pleases Thee, Lord, my heavenly Guest. 2. Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, 28 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. And I, too, will adore Thee With sweetest songs and psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new, And from Thy name shall never Withhold the honor due. 3 What hast Tbou left ungranted To give me glad relief ? When soul and body panted In utmost depth of grief, In deepest degradation, Devoid of joy and peace, Then, Thou, my soul's Salvation, Didst come to bring release. 4 I lay in fetters groaning, Thou com'st to set me free ; I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com'st to honor me ; A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail or leave me As earthly riches fly. 5 Naught, naught, dear Lord, could move Thee To leave Thy rightful place Save love, for which I love Thee ; A love that could embrace A world where sorrow dwelleth, Which sin and suffering fill, More than the Uingue e'er telleth ; — Yet Thou couldst love it still ! 0 Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest irloom, Who mourn o'er joys departed, And tremble at your doom : ADVENT AND CHKISTMAS. 29 Despair not, He is near you, Yea, standing at the door, Who best can help and cheer you, And bid you weep no more. 7 No care nor effort either Is needed day or night, How ye may draw Him hither In your own strength and might. He comes, He comes with gladness, Moved by His love alone, To calm your fear and sadness, Which unto Him are known. 8 Sin's debt, that fearful burden, Let not your souls distress \ Your guilt the Lord will pardon And cover with His grace. He comes, He comes procuring The peace of sin forgiven, To all God's sons securing Their part and lot in heaven. 9 Why should the wicked move you ? Heed not their craft and spite I Your Saviour who doth love you, Will scatter all their might. He comes, a King most glorious, And all His earthly foes In vain His course victorious Endeavor to oppose. 10 He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His foes, A light of consolations And blessed hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing. O glorious Sun, now come, Send forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home ! ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 33 0 REJOICE, ye Christians, loudly, For our joy has now begun ; AVondrous things our God hath done ; Tell abroad His goodness proudly, Who our race hath honored thus That He deigns to dwell with us. Joy, O Joy, beyond all gladness ! Christ hath done away with sadness 1 Hence, all sorrow and repining, For the Sun of grace is shining ! 2 See, my soul, thy Saviour chooses Weakness here and poverty, In such love He comes to thee, Nor the hardest couch refuses ; All he suffers for thy good, To redeem thee by His blood, Joy, O joy, etc. 3 Lord, how shall I thank Thee rightly T I acknowledge that by Thee I am saved eternally, Let me not forget it lightly, But to Thee through all things cleave ;- So shall heart and mind receive Joy, O Joy, etc. 4 Jesus, iruard and guide Thy members, Fill thy brethren with Thy grace, Hear their prayers in every place, Quicken now life's faintest embers ; Grant all Christians, far and near, Holy peace, a glad New Year ! Joy, O joy, etc. 34 cm. PRAISE God the Lord, ye sons of clay, Before His highest throne, Who opens heaven again this day, And gives us His own Son. ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 31 2 He leaves His heavenly Father's throne, Is born an infant small, And in a manger poor and lone Lies in an humble stall. 3 He lays aside His power divine, A servant's form doth take, In want and lowness He doth pine Who heaven and earth did make. 4 He nestles at His mother's breast, Her milk His food must be, Whom saints and angels call the Blest, For David's Root is He. 5 'Tis He who in these latter days From Judah's tribe should come, By whom the Lord again would raise His Church, His Christendom. 6 A wondrous change which He doth make He takes our flesh and blood, And lays aside for sinners' sake, His majesty of God. 7 He serves, that I a lord may be ; A great exchange, indeed ! Could Jesus' love do more for me, To help me in my need ? 8 He opens us again the door Of Paradise to-day ; The cherub guards the gate no more. To God our thanks we pay. 35 L.M. REJOICE, rejoice, ye sons of clay ! God comes to you from heaven to-day ; The Lord is born a little child Of Mary, virgin undefiled. 32 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 2 He is the Branch of Jesse's tree, The Lion out of Judah, He The Gentiles' Light, the promised Seed Who was to bruise the Serpent's head. 3 He brings us peace and happim And heals all sorrow and distress Which on account of Adam's fall Forever weighed upon us all. 4 Through His low birth and holy blood We all are saved by Christ, true God ; The angel-' glory we shall share, And in Hi- kingdom live fore'er. :i<; 7b. AYIOUK of the heathen, come, Virgin's Son, here make Thy home ] Wonder at it, heaven and earth. That the Lord chose such a birth. s- 2 Not by human flesh and blood. By the Spirit of our God Was the Word of God made flesh— Woman'- blossom, sweet and fresh. 3 Though the virgin was with child. Chastity proved undefiled ; Many a virtue rare forth shone, Gk>d was there upon His throne. 4 Now He leave- His royal room In the holy virgin'- womb, God by nature, man by birth. He ■ earth. 5 From the Father forth He came, And returned unto the same, Down to hell He went al And again to I gil throne. ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 6 Thou, the Father's equal, win Victory in the flesh o'er sin, By Thy strength divine, O Lord, Help to our frail flesh afford. 7 Lord, Thy manger is so bright, Night sends forth a novel light; Darkness must not enter there, Faith abides in light fore'er. 8 Praise to God the Father sing.-, Praise to God the Son, our King, Praise to God the Spirit be Ever and eternally. THE Bridegroom soon will call us : Come, alive wedding guests ! May not His voice appall us " While slumber binds our breasts ! May all our lamps be burning, * And oil be found in store, That we with him returning, May open find the door ! 2 There shall we see delighted Our dear Redeemers face, Who leads our souls benighted To glory by His grace ; The patriarchs shall meet us, The prophets' holy band, Apostles, martyrs, greet us In that eelestiafland. 3 They will not blush to own us As brothers, sisters dear, Love ever will be shown us When we with them appear We all shall come before Him, Who for us man became. 7,6. 34 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. As Lord and God adore Him, And ever bless His name. 4 Our Father, rich in blessing, Will give us crowns of gold, And to His bosom pressing, Impart a bliss untold, "Will welcome with embraces Of never-ending love, And deck us with His graces In blissful realms above. 5 In yonder home shall never Be silent music's voice; With hearts and lips forever We shall in God rejoice ; The angels shall adore Him, All saints shall sing His praise, And bring with joy before Him Their sweetest heavenly lays. 6 In mansions fair and spacious Will God the feast prepare, And, ever kind and gracious, Bid us it's riches share ; There bliss that knows no measure From springs of love shall flow, And never-changing pleasure His bounty will bestow. 7 Thus God shall from all evil Forever make us free, From sin and from the Devil, From aH adversity, From sickness, pain and sadness, From troubles, cares and fears, And grant us heavenly gladness, And wipe away our tears. ADVENT AND CHKISTMAS. 3& 38 L. M. IMMANUEL, we sing Thy praise, Thou Prince of life and Fount of grace, Thou Flower of heaven and Star of morn, Thou Lord of lords, Thou Virgin-born. Hallelujah ! 2 With all Thy saints Thee, Lord, we sing, Praise, honor, thanks to Thee we bring, That Thou, O long-expected Guest, Hast come at last to make us blest ! Hallelujah! 3 For Thee, since first the world was made, So many hearts have watched and prayed ; The patriarchs' and prophets' throng For Thee have hoped and waited long. Hallelujah ! 4 Above all others longed for Thee Thy people's king and shepherd, he With whom Thou, Lord, so well wert pleased, When with His harp Thy name he praised. Hallelujah ! 5 Ah, that the Saviour soon would come To break our bonds and lead us home ! Ah, that He might salvation bring, Then Jacob would rejoice and sing. Hallelujah ! 6 Now Thou art here, Thou ever Blest ! In lowly manger Thou dost rest ; Who makest all things great, art small ; Naked Thyself, who clothest all. Hallelujah ! 7 All heavens are Thine, yet Thou dost come To sojourn in a stranger's home ; A mother's milk dost not despise, Who art the joy of angel's eyes. Hallelujah! 36 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 8 Thou hast set bounds to earth and sea, Yet swaddling-bands encircle Thee ; Thou'rt God — a bed of straw Thou hast ; Thou'rt man — yet art the First and Last. Hallelujah! 9 From Thee above all gladness flows, Yet Thou must bear such bitter woes ; The Gentiles' Light and Hope Thou art, Yet findest none to soothe Thy heart. Hallelujah ! 10 The sweetest Friend of man Thou art, Yet many hate Thee in their heart ; By Herod's heart Thou art abhorred, Yet Thou art our Salvation, Lord. Hallelujah ! 11 But I, Thy humblest servant, may Confess my love and freely say, I love Thee truly, but I would That I might love Thee as I should. Hallelujah \ 12 I have the will, the power is weak, Yet, Lord, my humble offering take And graciously the love receive Which my poor heart to Thee can give. Hallelujah ! IB Thou to be weak dost not disdain, Dost choose the things the world deems vain, Art poor and needy, and content To suffer poverty and want. Hallelujah ! 14 Tliou sleepest on the lap of earth ; The manger where Thou at Thy birth Wast laid to rest, the hay, the stall Were mean and miserable all. Hallelujah ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 37 15 And therefore doth my courage rise, Me also Thou wilt not despise; () dearest Lord, Thy tender grace Fills me with hope and happiness. Hallelujah ! 18 Although I've passed in sin my days, And wandered far from wisdom's ways, Yet therefore Thou to earth hast come, To bring the wand'ring sinner home. Hallelujah! 17 Had I no load of sin to bear, Thy grace, O Lord, I could not share ; In vain had'st Thou been born for me, If from God's wrath 1 had been free. Hallelujah ! 18 Now fearlessly I come to Thee, From every grief Thou mak'st me free ; Thou bear'st the wrath, dost death destroy, And turnest sorrow into joy. Hallelujah ! 19 Thou art my Head, my Lord divine, I am Thy member, wholly Thine, And by Thy Spirit's gracious power Will seek, to serve Thee evermore. Hallelujah ! 20 I'll sing loud hallelujahs here With joyful spirit year by year ; And in Thy courts of joy above Forever I will sing Thy love. Hallelujah ! 39 L.M. TO shepherds, as they watched by night, Appeared a troop of angels bright ; Behold the tender babe, they said, In yonder lowly manger laid. 38 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 2 At Bethlehem, in David's town, As Micha did of old make known ; "lis Jesus Christ, your Lord and King, Who doth to all salvation bring. 3 Rejoice ye, then, that through His Son God is with sinners now at one ; Made like yourselves of flesh and blood, Your brother is th' eternal God. ^ What harm can sin and death then do ? The true God now abides with you. Let hell and Satan chide and chafe, God is your brother — ye are safe. 5 Not one He will, nor can, forsake Who Him his confidence doth make ; E'en if their worst your en'mies try, Ye may their pow'rless rage defy. 6 Ye must prevail at last, for ye Have now become God's family ; To God forever give ye praise, Patient and cheerful* all your days. 40 WE Christians may | Rejoice to-day, When Christ was born to comfort and to save us ; Who thus believes | No longer grieves, For none are lost who grasp the hope He gave us. 2 O wondrous joy, | That God most high Should take our flesh, and thus our race should honor ; A virgin mild | Hath born this child, Such grace and glory God hath put upon her. 3 Sin brought us grief ; | But Christ, relief, When down to earth He came for our salva- tion ; NEW YEAR. 39 Since God with us | Is dwelling thus, Who dares to speak the Christian's condemna- tion ? 4 Then hither throng | With happy song To Him whose birth and death are our assu- rance ; Through whom are we | At last set free From sins and burdens that surpassed endu- rance. 5 Yes, let us praise | Our God, and raise Loud hallelujahs to the skies above us ; The bliss, bestowed | To-day by God, To ceaseless thankfulness and joy should move us. III. NEW YEAR. n 7s. 'OR Thy mercy and Thy grace, Constant through another year, Hear our song of thankfulness ; Jesus, our Redeemer, hear ! F( 2 In our weakness and distress, Rock of strength, be Thou our Stay; In the pathless wilderness, Be our true and living Way. 3 Who of us death's awful road In the coming year shall tread, With Thy rod and staff, O God, Comfort Thou his dying head. 4 Make us faithful, make us pure, Keep us evermore Thine own ; Help, O help us to endure, Fit us for Thy promised crown. G 40 NEW YEAB. 5 So within Thy palace gate We shall praise, on golden strings, Thee, the only Potentate, Lord of lords, and King of kings. 42 L.M. REAT God, we sing that mighty Hand By which supported still we stand ; The opening year Thy mercy shows ; Let mercy crown it, till it close. 2 By day, by night, at home, abroad, Still we are guarded by our God ; By His incessant bounty fed, By His unerring council led. 3 With grateful hearts the past we own ; The future, all to us unknown, We to Thy guardian care commit, And, peaceful, leave before Thy feet. 4 In scenes exalted or depressed, Be Thou our Joy, and Thou our Rest , Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, Adored through all our changing days. 5 When death shall interrupt our songs, And seal in silence mortal tongues ; Our helper, God, in whom we trust, In better worlds our soul shall boast. 43 HELP us, O Lord ! behold, we enter Upon another year to-day ; In Thee our hopes and thoughts now centre Renew our courage for the way : New life, new strength, new happiness We ask of Thee, O hear and bless i 2 May every plan and undertaking This year be all begun with Thee, 9.S. NEW YEAR. 41 When I am sleeping or am waking, Still let me know Thou art with me ; Abroad do Thou my footsteps guide, At home be ever at my side. 3 Be this a time of grace and pardon ; Thy rod I take with willing mind, But suffer naught my heart to harden, O let me now Thy mercy find ; In Thee alone, my G-od, I live, Thou only canst my sins forgive. 4 And may this year to me be holy ; Thy grace so fill my every thought That all my life be pure and lowly And truthful as a Christian's ought ; So make me, while yet dwelling here, Pious and blest from year to year. 5 And grant, Lord, when the year is over, That it for me in peace may close ; In all things care for me, and cover My head in time of fear and woes ; So may I, when my years are gone, Appear with joy before Thy throne. 44 7s. "VTOW let us come before Him, IN With songs and prayers adore Him, Who to our life from heaven All needed strength hath given. 2 The stream of years is flowing, And we are onward going, From old to new surviving, And by His mercy thriving. 3 In woe we often languish, And pass through times of anguish, Of wars and trepidation, Alarming every nation. 42 NEW YEAS. 4 A faithful mother keepeth Guard, while her Infant sleepelh, Its fear and grief assuaging, When angry storms are raging. 5 Thns God His children shieldeth And full protection y^ldeth ; When need and woe actress them, His loving arms caress them. 6 In vain is all our doing ; The labor we're pursuing In our hands prospers never, Unless God watches ever. 7 Our song to Thee ascendeth, Whose mercy never endeth ; Our thanks to Thee we render, Who art our strong Defender. 8 O God of mercy ! hear us, Our Father ! be Thou near us ; 'Mid crosses and in sadness Be Thou our Fount of gladness. 9 To all that bow before Thee And for Thy grace implore Thee O grant Thy benediction And patience in affliction. 10 With richest blessings crown us, In all our ways, Lord ! own us ; Give grace, who grace bestowest To all, e'en to the lowest. 11 To all forlorn be Father, Thy erring children gather, And of the poor and needy Be Thou the Succor speedy. NEW YEAR. 43 12 Grant help to all afflicted ; And to the souls dejected, By melancholy haunted, May cheerful thoughts "be granted. 13 O Lord ! assistance lend us, Thy holy Spirit send us, That He may make us glorious, And lead to Thee victorious. 14 All this Thy hand bestoweth, Thou Life, whence our life floweth ; To me and all believers Grant, Lord, these New Year's favors. 45 Iambic, 8,7. OLORD our Father, thanks to Thee In this new year we render, For Thou hast been from misery And dangers our Defender ; Through all the year that now has fled Hast given us life and daily bread, And peace within our borders. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, our thanks to Thee In this new year we render, For Thou still rulest zealously Thy fold, with mercy tender ; Thou hast redeemed us with Thy blood, Thou art our only Trust and Good, In life and death our Saviour. 3 Lord Holy Ghost, our thanks to Thee In this new year we render, For by Thy grace it is that we Enjoy Thy Word's pure splendor ; Thus Thou hast kindled from above Within our hearts true faith and love, And other Christian virtues. 44 NEtV YEAR. 4 Our faithful God, we cry to Thee : Still bless us with Thy favor ; Blot out all our iniquity, And hide our sins forever ; Grant us a happy, good New Year, And when the hour of death draws near, A blest departure. Amen. 4({ L. M. THE new-born Child this early morn, The dear Christ-child of virgin born, Again brings from His heavenly home A new year to all Christendom. 2 This causes joy to angels fair, Who love to keep us in their care ; They sing that in this wondrous Child God now with man is reconciled. 3 Since God is reconciled with man, What harm can Satan do us then ? O'er Satan and the gates of hell This Christ-child shall for us prevail. 4 He brings the year of jubilee ! Why doubt we yet despondently ? Cheer up ! This is a joyous day, The Christ-child drives all care away. 4 7 L, M. THE old year now hath passed away, We thank Thee, Christ our Lord, to-day, That Thou hast kept us through the year, When danger and distress were near. 2 WeprayThc<\ () Eternal Son, Who with the Father reign'sl as one, To guard and rule Thy Christendom Through all the ages yet to come. NEW TEAR. 45 3 Take not Thy saving Word away, Our souls' true comfort, staff, and stay ; Abide with us, and keep us free From all false doctrines graciously. 4 O help us to forsake all sin, A new and holier course begin ; From last year's sins, Lord, hide Thy face, In this new year grant us Thy grace : 5 That as true Christians we may live, Or die in peace that Thou canst give, To rise again when Thou shalt come, And enter our eternal home. 6 There shall we thank Thee, and adore, With all the angels evermore ; Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith To praise Thy name through life and death. 48 s.m THE year begins with Thee, And. Thou begin' st with woe, To let the world of sinners see That blood for sin must flow. 2 Thine infant cries, O Lord, Thy tears upon the breast Are not enough, — the legal sword Must do its stern behest. 3 Am I a child of tears, Cradled in care and woe ? And seems it hard my vernal years Few vernal joys can show ? 4 Seemeth it strange to me My own will to deny ? Seemeth it sad, my soul, to Thee Under the yoke to lie ? 46 NEW YEAR. 5 I look, and hold my peace : The Giver of all good E'en from the womb takes no release From suffering, tears, and blood. 6 That I may reap in love, Help me to sow in fear : So life a winter's morn may prove To a bright endless year. 49 7s WHILE With ceaseless course the sun Hasted through the former year, Many souls their race have run, Nevermore to meet us here ; Fixed in an eternal state, They have done with all below ; We a little longer wait, But how little, none can know . 2 As the winged arrow flies Speedily, the mark to find ; As the lightning from the skies Darts, and leaves no trace behind ; Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream : Upward, Lord, our spirits raise ; All below is but a dream. ii Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon of our sins renew, Teach us henceforth how to live With eternity in view. Bless Thy Word to young and old, Fill U3 with a Saviour's love ; And when life's short tale is told, May we dwell with Thee above. A1 EPIPHANY. 4-1 IV. EPIPHANY. 50 78. S with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold ; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright : So, most gracious God, may we Evermore be led by Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lonely manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heaven and earth adore : So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy-seat. 3 As they ojLered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare ; So may we, with holy joy, Pure, and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus ! every day Keep us in the narrow way ; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. 5 In the heavenly country bright Need they no created light : Thou its Light, its Joy, its Crown, Thou its Sun which goes not down ; There forever may we sing Hallelujahs to our King. 5 EPIPHANY, 51 7, 6 0 JESUS, King of glory ! Both David's Lord and Son ! Thy realm endures forever, In heaven is fixed Thy throne ; Help, that in earth's dominions, Throughout from pole to pole, Thy realm may spread salvation To each benighted soul. 2 The eastern sages, bringing Their tribute-gifts to Thee, Bear witness to Thy kingdom, And humbly bow the knee ; To Thee the star is pointing, To Thee th' inspired "Word ; Hence joyously we hail Thee : Our Saviour and our Lord ! 3 Thou art a mighty Monarch, As by the Word we're told, Yet carest Thou but little For earthly goods or gold ; On no proud steed Thou ridest, Thou wear st no jewelled crown, Nor dwell'st in lordly castle, But bearest scoff and frown. 4 Yet art Thou decked with beauty, With rays of glorious light ; Thou ever teem'st with goodness, And all Thy ways are right. Vouchsafe to shield Thy people With Thine almighty arm, That they may dwell in safety From those who mean them harm. 5 Ah look on me with pity, Though I am weak and poor, EPIPHANY. 49 Admit me to Thy kingdom, To dwell there, blest and sure. I pray Thee, keep and guide me Safe from my bitter foes, From sin and death, and Satan ; Free me from all my woes. 6 And bid Thy Word within me Shine as the fairest star ; Keep sin and all false doctrine Forever from me far ; Help me confess Thee truly, And with Thy Christendom Here own Thee King and Saviour And in the world to come. 52 L. M. WHY, Herod, unrelenting foe, Does Christ the Lord's birth move Thee so? He cloth no earthly kingdom crave, Who unto us heaven's kingdom gave. 2 The star before the wise men goes, This light to them the true Light shows ; They, by the three gifts which they bring, Declare this child : God, Man, and King. 3 He was baptized in Jordan's flood, The holy, heavenly Lamb of God, And thereby He who did no sin, From all our sins hath washed us clean. 4 And now a miracle was done : Six waterpots stood there of stone ; Christ spake the word with power divine: The water reddened into wine. 5 All honor unto Christ be paid, Pure offspring of the holy maid, With Father and with Holy Ghost, Till time in endless time be lost. 50 PRESENTATION. V. PRESENTATION. 53 8, 7, 4, 7. ANGELS, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth ; Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship — Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night ; God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the heav'nly Light : Come and worship — Worship Christ, the new-born King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations ; Brighter visions beam afar : Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star : Come and worship — Worship Christ, the new-born King. 4 Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord descending, In His temple shall apear : Come and worship — Worship Christ, the new-born King. 54 8,5,8,4,7,7. IN peace and joy I now depart, At God's disposing ; For full of comfort is my heart, Soft reposing ; So the Lord hath promised me, And death is but a slumber. PKESENTATION. 5i 2 'Tis Christ that wrought this work for me, The faithful Saviour, Whom Thou hast made mine eyes to see By Thy favor ; Now I know, He is my Life, My Help in need and dying. 3 Him Thou hast unto all set forth, Their great Salvation, And to His kingdom called the earth^- Every nation, By Thy dear and wholesome Wordj In every place resounding; 4 He is the Hope and saving Light Of lands benighted, By Him are they who dwelt in night Fed and lighted ; He is Israel's Praise and Bliss, Their Joy, Reward, and Grlory. 55 7, 6. LIGHT of the Gentile nations, Thy people's Joy and Love ! Drawn by Thy Spirit hither, We gladly come to prove Thy presence in Thy temple, And wait with earnest mind, As Simeon once had waited His Saviour God to find. 2 Yes, Lord, Thy servants meet Thee, E'en now, in every place Where Thy true Word hath promised That they should see Thy face. Thou yet wilt gladly grant us, Who gather round Thee here, In faith's strong arms to bear Thee, As once that aged seer. 10 PRESENTATION. 3 Be Thou our Joy, our Brightn - - That shine:- 'mid pain and loss. Our Sun in times of terror. The Glory round our ci A Glow in sinking spirits, A Sunbeam in dial Physician, Friend in sickiu - In death, our Sappinese Let us, O Lord, be faithful With Simeon to the end. That so his dying song may From all our hearts ascend : "O Lord, now let Thy servant Depart in peace, I pray. Since I have ^een my Saviour. Have here beheld'Hi^ day." My Saviour, I behold Thee Now with the eye of faith ; No foe of Thee can rob me. Though bitter words he saith "Within Thy heart abiding. As thou dost dwell in me. No pain, no death has terrors To part my soul from Thee. Lord, here on earth Thou seemest At times to frown on me. And through my tears I often Can scarce distinguish Thee: But in the heavenly mansions Shall nothing dim my sight. And 1 shall see forever Thine always glorious light. PRESENTATION 53 56 L. M. 0 DEAREST Jesus, Thee I pray : Within my heart now make Thy stay, That I, like Simeon of old, By faith may gladly Thee infold. 2 Thou art my Life and Happiness, Whom God hath sent, my soul to bless : O cleanse and purify my heart, That from Thy paths I ne'er depart. 3 Lord, with Thy light show me the way, That never I may go astray ; Ward off all sorrow and despair, And let me he Thine own fore'er, 4 Lift up Thy face upon me, Lord, In life and death Thy help afford ; Then I'll depart most cheerfully This life, whene'er it pleaseth Thee. 5 7 Iambic. 8, 7. THANK G-od ! my Jesus cleanseth me From all sins I committed, He paid my debt and set me free, I, therefore, am acquitted Of sin's and Satan's bondage fell ; My faith now laughs at death and hell, Because my life is Jesus. 2 Why should I grieve ? He who fulfilled The Law, thus to release us ; He who His Father's wrath has stilled By His own death, this Jesus Still liveth, and all that He hath He giveth unto me through faith ; Is there a greater treasure? 54 PASSION. 3 Because my Jesus cleanseth me From sin by His own merit, I am from pain and fear set free, Death cannot daunt my spirit, I trust in Jesus' righteousness, His innocence and blessedness Are now my life and treasure. 4 Now I, like Simeon, can end My life in peace and gladness, And to my God I can commend My spirit without sadness ; For when my weary eyes I close, My death becomes a sweet repose, I see the joys of heaven. 5 How happy, therefore, shall I be, When life's frail thread is broken; When holy angels carry me To joys that ne'er were spoken ; When I behold Him face to face, When I have gained that blessed place, Prepared for me by Jesus. 6 Lord, grant that e'er prepared I be, That naught from Thee me sever. And when I die, let me with Thee In glory live forever ; Come quickly to deliver me Lord, by Thy death and agony, Yea, come, Lord Jesus ! Amen. VI PASSION. 58 8,7. A LAMB goes uncomplaining forth, The guilt of all men bearing ; 'Tis laden with the sin of earth ; None else the burden sharing It goes its way, grows weak and faint, To slaughter led without complaint, PASSION. 55 Its spotless life to offer ; Bears shame, and stripes, and wounds, and death, Anguish and mockery, and saith, "Willing all this I suffer." 2 This Lamb is Christ, the soul's great Friend And everlasting Saviour ; Him, Him God chose, sin's reign to end And bring us to His favor "Go forth, my Son !" He said, "and bail The children, who are doomed to hell "Without Thine intercession. The punishment is great, and dread The wrath, but Thou Thy blood shalt shed, And save them from perdition." 3 "Yea, Father, yea, most willingly I'll bear what Thou commandest ; My will conforms to Thy decree, I do what Thou demandest." O wondrous Love ! what hast Thou done ! The Father offers up His Son, The Son content descendeth ! O Love ! O Love ! how strong art Thou ! In shroud and grave Thou lay'st Him low Whose word the mountains rendeth ! 4 Thou lay'st Him, Love, upon the cross, With nails and spikes Him bruising ; Thou slay' st Him as a lamb, His loss, From soul and body oozing ; From body 'tis the crimson flood Of precious sacrificial blood, From soul, the strength of anguish : My gain it is ; sweet Lamb to Thee What can I give, whose love to me For me doth make Thee languish ? 56 PASSION. 5 Lord, all my life I'll cleave to Thee, Thy love fore'er beholding, Thee ever, as Thou ever me, With loving arms enfolding. Yea, Thou shalt be my Beacon-light, To guide me safe through death's dark night, And cheer my heart in sorrow ; Henceforth myself and all that's mine To Thee, my Saviour, I consign, From whom all things I borrow. 6 By morn and eve my theme shall be Thy mercy's wondrous measure; To sacrifice myself to Thee, My foremost aim and pleasure. My stream of life shall flow for Thee, Its steadfast current ceaselessly In praise to Thee outpouring ; And all that Thou hast done for me, I'll treasure in my memory, Thy gracious love adoring. 7 Dilate, shrine of my heart, and swell, To Thee shall now be given A treasure that doth far excel The worth of earth and heaven. Away with the Arabian gold, With treasures of an earthly mold I I found a better jewel. My priceless treasure, Lord my God, Is Thy most holy, precious blood, Which flowed" from wounds so cruel. 8 This treasure ever I'll employ, This ever aid shall yield me ; In sorrow it shall be my joy, In conflict it shall shield me ; In joy, the music of my feast, And when all else has lost its zest, passion. 57 This manna still shall feed me ; In thirst my drink ; in want my food ; My company in solitude, To comfort and to lead me. 9 Death's poison cannot harm me now, Thy blood new life bestoweth ; My Shadow from the heat art Thou, When noonday's sunlight gloweth. When I'm by inward grief opprest, On Thee my weary soul shall rest, As sick man on his pillow. Thou art my Anchor, when by woe My bark is driven to fro On trouble's restless billow. 10 And when Thy glory I shall see And taste Thy kingdom's pleasure, Thy blood shall then my purple be, I'll clothe me in this treasure ; It then shall be my glorious crown Thus I'll appear before the throne Of God, and need not hide me ; And shall, by Him to Thee betrothed, By Thee in bridal garments clothed, Stand as a bride beside Thee. 59 cm. LAS ! and did my Saviour bleed And did my Sov'reign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I ? A 2 Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree ? Amazing pity ! grace unknown ! And love beyond degree ! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, 58 PASSION. When God, the mighty Maker, died For man the creature's sin ! 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face, "While His dear cross appears ; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes in tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of loye I owe ; Here, Lord, I give myself away, 'Tis all that I can do. 60 c. m. BEHOLD the Saviour of mankind Nailed to the shameful tree ! How vast the love that Him inclined To bleed and die for Thee ! 2 Hark, how He groans ! while nature shakes, And earth's strong pillars bend ! The temple's vail maunder breaks, The solid marbles rend. 3 'Tis done ; the precious ransom's paid ; "Receive my soul I" He cries : See where He bows His sacred head ! He bows His head and dies. 4 But soon He'll break death's envious chain, And in full glory shine. O Lamb of God ! was ever pain, Was ever love like Thine ? 61 11, 5. BELOVED Jesus, what law hast Thou broken, That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken ? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confes- sion, Of what transgression ? PASSION, 59 2 They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee, With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee, They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee, They crucify Thee. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish ? It is my sins for which Thou, Lord, must lan- guish ; Yes, all the wrath, the woe Thou dost inherit, 'Tis I do merit. •4 What strangest punishment is suffered yonder ? The Shepherd dies for sheep that love to wander, The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him, Who would not know Him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness ; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; 3ian forfeited his life, and is acquitted, God is committed. 6 There was no spot in me by sin untainted, Sick with its venom all my heart had fainted ; My heavy guilt to hell had well nigh brought me, Such woe it wrought me. 7 O wondrous love, whose depth no heart hath sounded, That brought Thee here by foes and thieves sur- rounded ; All worldly pleasures, heedless, I was trying, While Thou wert dying ! 8 O mighty King, no time can dim Thy glory ! How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story? 60 PASSION. How shall I find some worthy gifts to proffer ? What dare I offer ? 9 For vainly doth our human wisdom ponder Thy woes, Thy mercy still transcend our won- der. 0 how should I do aught that could delight Thee! Can I requite Thee ? 10 Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee ; 1 will renounce whate'er doth vex or grieve Thee, And quench with thoughts of Thee and prayers most lowly All fires unholy. 11 But since my own strength never will suffice me To crucify desires that still entice me, To all good deeds, O let Thy Spirit win me, And reign within me ! 12 I'll think upon Thy mercy without ceasing, That earth's vain joys to me no more be pleasing; To do Thy will shall be my sole endeavor Henceforth forever. 13 Whate'er of earthly good this life may grant me I'll risk for Thee ; no shame, no cross shall daunt me ; I shall not fear what man can do to harm me, Nor death alarm me. 14 But, worthless is my sacrifice, I own it ; Yet Lord, for love's sake Thou wilt not disown it; Thou wilt accept my gift in Thy great meekness, Nor shame my weakness. PASSION. 61 15 And when, dear Lord, before Thy throne in heaven, To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns Thy saints forever raise Thee, I too shall praise Thee. 62 8,7,8 7. CHRIST, the Life of all the living, Christ, the Death of death our foe, AVho Thyself for me once giving To the darkest depths of woe, Madest reconciliation, And didst save me from damnation : Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 2 Thou, ah ! Thou, hast taken on Thee Bonds and stripes, a cruel rod ; Pain and scorn were heaped upon Thee, O Thou sinless Son of God ! Thus didst Thou my soul deliver From the bonds of sin forever. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 3 Thou didst bear the smiting only That my wounds might all be whole ; Thou didst suffer, sad and lonely, Rest to give my weary soul ; Yea, the curse of God enduredst, Blessing thus to me securedst. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 4 Heartless scoffers did surround Thee, Treating Thee with cruel scorn, E'en with piercing thorns they crowned Thee; All disgrace Thou, Lord, hast borne, 62 PASSION. That as Thine Thou mightest own me, And with heavenly glory crown me. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 5 Thou didst suffer men to bruise Thee, That from pain I might be free ; Falsely did Thy foes accuse Thee ; Thence I gain security ; Comfortless once Thou didst languish, Me to comfort in my anguish. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 6 Thou didst suffer great affliction, And endure it patiently, Even death by crucifixion, That Thou might' st atone for me; Thou didst choose to be tormented, That my doom should be prevented. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 7 That Thou wast so meek and stainless, Doth atone for my proud mood ; And Thy death makes dying painless, All Thy ills have wrought our good. Yea, Thy deep humiliation Tendeth to my exaltation. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 8 Then, for all that wrought our pardon, For Thy sorrows deep and sore, For Thine anguish in the garden, I will thank Thee evermore ; Thank Thee for Thy groans and sighing, For Thy bleeding and Thy dying, For that last most bitter cry, And shall praise Thee, Lord, on high. PASSION. 63 63 c. m. COME let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne. Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 "Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, "To be exalted thus." "Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, For He was slain for us. 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power divine ; And blessings more than we can give, Be, Lord, forever Thine. 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, And air, and earth, and seas, Conspire to lift Thy glories high, And speak Thine endless praise ! 5 The whole creation join in one, To bless the sacred name Of Him that sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. 64 8, 7, 7. COME to Calvary's holy mountain, Sinners, ruined by the fall ; Here a pure and healing fountain Flows to you, to me, to all ; In a full perpetual tide, Opened when our Saviour died. 2 Come in poverty and meanness, Come defiled, without, within ; From infection and uncleaness, From the leprosy of sin, Wash your robes and make them white • Ye shall walk with God in light. 64 PASSION, 8 Come in sorrow and contrition, Wounded, impotent, and blind ; Here the guilt}' free remission, Here the troubled peace, may find : Health this fountain will restore ; He that drinks shall thirst no more. 4 He that drinks shall live forever ; 'Tis a soul-renewing flood : God is faithful ; God will never Break His covenant in blood, Signed when our Redeemer died, Sealed when He was glorified. 65 l. m- ENSLAVED by sin, and bound in chains, Beneath its dreadful tyrant sway, And doomed to everlasting pains, We wretched, guilty captives lay. 2 Nor gold nor gems could buy our peace : Nor the whole world's collected store Suffice to purchase our release ; A thousand worlds were all too poor. 3 Jesus, the Lord, the mighty God, An all-sufficient ransom paid : O matchless price ! His precious blood For vile, rebellious traitors shed. 4 Jesus the sacrifice became To rescue guilty souls from hell ; The spotless, bleeding, dying Lamb, Beneath avenging justice fell. 5 Amazing goodness ! love divine ! O may our grateful heart adore The matchless grace ; nor yield to sin, Nor wear its cruel fetters more ! PASSION. 65 6 7s. GO to dark Gethsemane, Ye that feel the Tempter's power : Your Redeemer's conflict see ; Watch with Him one bitter hour ; Turn not from His griefs away ; Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2 Follow to the judgment hall, View the Lord of life arraigned: O the wormwood and the gall ! O the pangs His soul sustained ! Shun not suffering, shame or loss ; Learn of Him to bear the cross. 3 Calvary's mournful mountain climb : There, adoring at His feet, Mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete; "It is finished," hear Him cry ; Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 4 Early hasten to the tomb, Where they laid His breathless clay All is solitude and gloom ; Who hath taken Him away ? Christ is risen ! He meets our eyes ; Saviour teach us so to rise. 67 $,*. HAIL, Thou once despised Jesus ! Hail, Thou Galilean King ! Thou didst suffer to release us ; Thou didst free salvation bring Hail Thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame ! By Thy merits we find favor : Life is given through Thy name. 66 passion. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins on Thee were laid ; By almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. All Thy people are forgiven, Through the virtue of Thy blood : Open is the gate of heaven ; Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail, enthroned in glory, There forever to abide ! All the heavenly host adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father's side : There for sinners Thou art pleading, There Thou dost our place prepare, Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 4 "Worship, honor, power, and blessing, Thou art worthy to receive ; Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits, Bring your sweetest, noblest lays Help to sing our Saviour's merits, Help to chant Immanuel's praise. 68 IN the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me : Lo ! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way. From the cross the radiance streaming Adds new lustre to the day. passion 67 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified ; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. GO 8,7,7,8. JESUS, grant that balm and healing In Thy holy wounds I find, Every hour that I am feeling Pains of body and of mind. Should some evil thought upstart, Let Thy cross defend my heart, Show the peril, and from sinning Keep me ere its first beginning. 2 Should some lust or sharp temptation Prove too strong for flesh and blood, Let me think upon Thy passion, And the breach is soon made good. Or should Satan make his way To my heart, O let me say : "Jesus Christ forme was wounded," And the Tempter flees confounded. 3 If the world my heart entices On the broad and easy road, Filled with mirth and pleasant vices, Let me think upon the load Thou didst once for me endure, That I flee all thoughts impure, Banishing each wild emotion, Calm and blest in my devotion. 4 Yes, whate'er may pain or grieve me, Let Thy wounds, Lord, make me whole ; When I'm faint, let them revive me, Granting new life to my soul. May Thy comfort render sweet Every bitter cup I meet, Thou who by Thy death and passion Hast procured my soul's salvation ! 3 PASSION 5 O rny God, my Rock and Tower ! Grant that in Thy death I trust, Knowing death has lost his power Since Thou trod'st him in the dust. Saviour, let Thine agony Ever help and comfort me ; Let Thy death be my protection, Safety, life, and resurrection. 6 Jesus, grant that balm and healing In Thy holy wounds I find, Every hour that I am feeling Pains of body and of mind ; And when I this world must leave. Grant that, Lord, to Thee I cleave, In Thy wounds find consolation, And obtain my soul's salvation. 70 7, 6. JESUS, I will ponder now On Thy holy passion ; With Thy spirit me endow For such meditation. Grant that I in love and faith May the image cherish Of Thy suffering, pain and death, That I might not perish. 2 Let me see Thy great distress, Anguish and affliction, Bonds and stripes, and wretchedness, And Thy crucifixion ; Let me see how scourge and rod, Spear and nails did wound Thee, How for man Thou diedst, O God, Who with thorns had crowned Thee. 3 Yet, O Lord, not thus alone Let me see Thy passion, PASSION. 6? But its cause to mo make known, And its termination. Ah ! I also and my sin Wrought thy deep affliction ; This tho real cause hath been Of Thy crucifixion. 4 Grant that I Thy passion view With repentant grieving, Nor Thee crucify anew By unholy living. How could I refuse to shun Every sinful pleasure, Since for me God's only Son Suffered without measure ? 5 If my sins give me alarm And my conscience grieve me, Let Thy cross my fear disarm, Peace of conscience give me. Grant that I may trust in Thee And Thy holy passion ; If His Son so loveth me, God must have compassion. 6 Grant that I may willingly Bear with Thee my crosses, J Learning humbleness of Thee, Peace 'midst pains and losses; Let me give Thee love for love. Hear me, O my Saviour, That I may in heaven above Sing Thy praise forever. 71 H. M. "ESUS, my great High Priest, Offered His blood and died ; My guilty conscience seeks No sacrifice beside. J] 70 passiSn. His powerful blood did once atone, And now it pleads before the throne 2 To this dear Surety's hand "Will I commit my cause ; He answers and fulfills His Father's broken laws. Behold my soul at freedom set ; My Surety paid the dreadful debt. 8 My Advocate appears For my defence on high ; The Father bows His ears, And lays His thunder by. Not all that hell or sin can say, Shall turn His heart, His love away. 4 Should all the hosts of death, And powers of hell unknown, Puv their most dreadful forms Of rage and mischief on, I shall be safe, for Christ displays Superior power and guardian grace. 72 l. : LORD Jesus Christ, my Life, my Light, My Strength by day, my Trust by night, On earth I'm but a passing guest, And sorely with my sins oppressed. 2 Far off I see my fatherland, Where through Thy blood I hope to stand, But ere I reach that Paradise, A weary way before me lies. 3 My heart sinks at the journey's length, My wasted flesh has little strength, Only my soul still cries in me : "Lord, take me home, take me to Thee !" PASSION. 71 4 0 let TJiy sufferings give me power To meet the last and darkest hour ; Thy sweat refresh and comfort me, Thy bonds and fetters make me free ! 5 The blows and stripes that fell on Thee Heal up the wounds of sin in me ; Thy crown of thorns, Thy foes' mad spite Let be my glory and delight ! 6 That thirst and bitter draught of Thine Help me to bear with patience mine ; Thy piercing cry avail my soul, When floods of anguish o'er me roll ! 7 O let Thy holy wounds for me Clef r.s in the rock forever be, Where as a dove my soul can hide And safe from Satan's rage abide. 8 And when my lips grow white and chill, Thy Spirit cry within me still, And help my soul Thy heaven to find, When these poor eyes grow dark and blind ' 9 And when my spirit flies away, Thy parting words shall be my stay, Let me depart with peaceful brow. When I in death my head shall bow- 10 Thy cross shall be my staff in life, Thy holy grave my rest from strife ; The winding-sheet that covered Thee, O let it be a shroud for me. xl Lord, from Thy nail -prints let me read That Thou to save me hast decreed, And grant that in Thy opened side My troubled soul may ever hide. 72 PASSION. 12 Since Thou hast died, the Pure, the just, I take my homeward way in trust, The gates of heaven, Lord, open wide, When here I may no more abide. 13 And when the last great day shall come, And Thou, our Judge, shalt speak the doom, Let me with joy behold the light, And set me then upon Thy right. 14 Renew this wasted flesh of mine, That like the sun it there may shine Among the angels pure and bright, Yea, like Thyself in glorious light. 15 Ah, then I have my heart's desire, When singing with the angels' choir, Among the ransomed of Thy grace, Forever I behold Thy face ! 73 s. m. OT all the blood of beasts, On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience peace, Or wash away the stain. W 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, Takes all our sins away ; A sacrifice of nobler name, And richer blood than they. 3 My faith would lay her hand On that dear head of Thine, While thus a penitent I stand, And there confess my sin. 4 My soul looks back to see The burden Thou didst bear, When hanging on the cursed tree And knows her guilt was there. PASSION. 73 5 Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove ; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, And sing His bleeding love. 0 7, BLEEDING- Head, and wounded, And full of pain and scorn, In mockery surrounded With cruel crown of thorn ! O Head ! once crowned with glory And heavenly majesty, But now despised and gory ; Yet here I welcome Thee ! 2 Men spit upon and jeer Thee, Thou noble countenance, Though mighty worlds shall fear Thee, And flee before Thy glance ! How art Thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn ! How does Thy visage languish, Which once was bright as morn ! 3 Now from Thy cheeks has vanished Their color once so fair ; From Thy red lips is banished The splendor that was there. Pale Death with cruel rigor Bereaveth Thee of life ; Thus losest Thou Thy vigor And strength in this sad strife. 4 My burden, in Thy passion, Lord, Thou hast borne for me, For it was my transgression, Which brought this woe on Thee. 74 PASSION. I cast me down before Thee, Wrath were my rightful lot, Have mercy, I implore Thee, Eedeemer, spurn me not ! 5 My Shepherd, now receive me ! My Guardian, own me Thine ! Great blessings Thou didst give me, 0 Source of gifts divine ! Thy lips have often fed me With milk and sweetest food ; Thy Spirit oft has led me To stores of heavenly good. 6 Here I will stand beside Thee, From Thee I will not part ; 0 Saviour, do not chide me ! When breaks Thy loving heart ; When soul and body languish In death's last fatal grasp, Then, in Thy deepest anguish, Thee in mine arms I'll clasp. 7 Naught ever so much blesses, So much rejoices me, As when in Thy distresses 1 take a part with Thee. Ah, well for me, if lying Here at Thy feet, my life, 1 too with Thee were dying, And thus might end my strife ! 8 Thanks from my heart I offer Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend, For all that Thou didst suffer ; My good didst Thou intend. • Ah ! grant that I may ever To Thy truth faithful be ; When soul and body sever, May I be found in Thee ! PASSlOtf. 75 9 When hence I must betake me,, Lord, do not Thou depart !• O nevermore forsake me, When death is at my heart !- When soul and body languish, O leave me not alone, But take away mine anguish, By virtue of Thine own ! 10 Be Thou my Consolation And Shield when I must die ; ; Remind me of Thy passion, When my last hour draws nigh. My eyes shall then behold Thee, Upon Thy cross shall dwell, My heart by faith enfold Thee. Who dieth thus, dies well ! 75 4,4,7,7,6. DARKEST woe ! Ye tears, forth flow ! Has earth so sad a wonder ? God the Father's only Son Now is buried yonder ! 0 2 O sorrow dread ! Our God is dead, But by His expiation Of our guilt upon the cross Gained for us salvation. 3 O child of man ! It was the ban Of death on thee that brought Him Down to suffer for thy sins, And such woe hath wrought Him. 4 See, stained with blood, The Lamb of God, 7G PASSION. The Bridegroom, lies before thee, Pouring out His life that He May to life restore thee. 5 O Ground of faith, Laid low in death ! Sweet lips now silent sleeping ! Surely all that live must mourn Here with bitter weeping. 6 O Virgin-born, Thy death we mourn, Thou lovely Star of gladness ! Who could see Thy reeking blood Void of grief and sadness ' 7 Yea, blest is he Whose heart shall be Fixed here, who apprehendeth Why the Lord of glory thus To the grave descendeth. 8 O Jesus blest ! My Help and Rest ! With tears I now entreat Thee : Make me love Thee to the last, Till in heaven I greet Thee ! 76 7,8. LAMB of God, most holy ! Who on the cross didst languish, E'er patient, meek, and lowly, Though mocked amid Thine anguish ; Our sins thou bearest for us, Else would despair reign o'er us ; Have mercy on us, O Jesus ! 2 O Lamb of God, most holy ! etc. Have mercy on us, O Jesus ! 3 O Lamb of God, most holy ! etc. Thy peace be with us, O Jesus ! 0 PASSION. 77 77 776778 SEE, world ! thy Life assailed ; On the accursed tree nailed, Thy Saviour sinks in death ! The mighty Prince from heaven Himself hath freely given To shame, and blows, and cruel wrath ! 2 Come hither now and ponder, 'Twill fill thy soul with wonder, Blood streams from every pore. Through grief whose depth none knoweth, From His great heart there floweth Sigh after sigh of anguish o'er ! 3 Who is it that afflicts Thee ? My Saviour what dejects Thee And causeth all Thy woe ? Sin Thou committed'st never, As we and our seed ever, Of deeds of evil naught dost know. 4 I many times transgressing, In number far surpassing The sand upon the coast, I thus the cause have given, That Thou with grief art riven, And the afflicted martyr host. 0 I've done it, and deliver Me hand and foot forever Thou justly might' st to hell. The mocking to Thee offered, The scourging Thou hast suffered, My soul it was deserved it well. 6 The load Thou takest on Thee, That pressed so sorely on me, 78 PASSION. Than stone more heavily. A curse, Lord, Thou becamest, Thus blessings for me claimest, Thy pain must all my comfort be. 7 Not death itself Thou fearest, As surety Thou appearest For all my debts and me. For me Thy brow is crowned With thorns, and Thou'rt disowned By men, and bear'st all patiently. 8 Into death's jaws Thou springest, Deliverance to me bringest From such a monster dire. My death away Thou takest, Thy grave its grave Thou makest ; O love, O unexampled fire ! 9 I'm bound, my Saviour ever, By ties most sacred never Thy service to forsake ; With soul and body ever, With all my powers t' endeavor, In praise and service joy to take. 10 Not much can I be giving In this poor life I'm living, But one thing do I say : Thy death and sorrows ever, Till soul from body sever, My heart remember shall for aye. 11 Before mine eyes I'll place them, And joyfully embrace them, Wherever I may be, They'll be a glass revealing Pure innocence, and sealing Love and unfeigned sincerity. PASSION. 79 12 Of sin how great the danger ; How it excites God's anger ; How doth His vengeance burn; How sternly He chastiseth ; How His wrath's flood ariseth : — Shall I from all Thy suff'rings learn. 13 From them shall I be learning, How I may be adorning, My heart with quietness, And how I still should love them Whose malice aye doth move them To grieve me by their wickedness. 14 When tongues of bad men grieve me, Of peace and name deprive me, My restive heart I'll still 5 Their evil deeds enduring, Of pardon free assuring My neighbor for his every ill. 15 I'll on the cross unite me To Thee, what doth delight me I'll there renounce for aye. Whate'er Thy Spirit's grieving, There I'll for aye be leaving As much as in my strength doth lay. 16 Thy groaning and Thy sighing, Thy thousand tears and crying, That once were heard from Thee, They'll lead me to Thy glory, Where I shall joy before Thee, And evermore at rest shall be ! 78 7s. SAVIOUR, when in dust to Thee Low we bow the adoring knee ; When, repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our weeping eyes ; bO PASSION. O by all Thy pains and woe Suffered once for man below, Bending from Tl^ throne on high, Hear our solemn Litany ! 2 By Thy helpless infant years, By Thy life of want and tears, By Thy days of sore distress In the savage wilderness ; By the dread mysterious hour Of the insulting Tempter's power : Turn, O turn a favoring eye, Hear our solemn Litany ! 3 By Thine hour of dire despair; By Thine agony of prayer ; By the cross, the nail, the thorn, Piercing spear, and torturing scorn ; By the gloom that veiled the skies O'er the dreadful sacrifice : Listen to our humble cry, Hear our solemn Litany ! 4 By Thy deep expiring groan ; By the sad sepulchral stone ; By the vault whose dark abode Held in vain the rising God ; O from earth to heaven restored, Mighty reascended Lord, Listen, listen to the cry Of our solemn Litany ! 79 8,8,7,8,7, SEVEN times our blessed Saviour spoke, When on the cross our sins He took, And died lest man should perish ■ Let us His last and dying words In our remembrance cherish. PASSION. 81 2 "Father, forgive these men, for lo ! They truly know not what they do !" So far His love extended : Forgive us, Lord, when we, too, have Through ignorance offended. 3 Now to the contrite thief He cries : "Thou, verily, in Paradise Shalt meet me ere to-morrow :" Lord, take us to Thy kingdom soon, Who linger here in sorrow. 4 To weeping Mary, standing by, "Behold thy Son ! " now hear Him cry ; To John, "Behold Thy mother !" Protect, Lord, those we leave behind, Let each befriend the other. 5 Once more He saith, "I thirst ! I thirst !" O Prince of life ! Thou dar'st the worst, Because for our salvation Thy thirst is great : then help us ThOU That we escape damnation. 6 Again, "My God, my God, O why Forsake me in my agony ?" Lord, Thou wast here forsaken, That we might be received on high ; Let this our hope awaken. 7 Then, when the victory was won, "Tis finished !" for Thy work was done. To Thee our work commending, May we each task Thou dost impose Bring to a joyful ending. 8 And last, before His sufferings end, "O God my Father, I commend To Thy true hands my spirit :" Be this, when sinks my dying heart, The wish that last shall stir it. 82 PASSION. 9 Whoe'er, by sense of sin oppressed, On these blest words his thoughts doth rest, Thence joy and hope obtaineth, And, through God's love and boundless grace. A peaceful conscience gaineth. 10 O Jesus Christ, our Lord and Guide, Who hast for our salvation died ! On this forever dwelling, May we each hour Thy death regard, Thy grief, all grief excelling ! SO 4, 4, 7, 7, 6. O rest, my Rest ! Thou ever Blest ! Thy grave with sinners making ; By Thy precious death from sin My dead soul awaking. S' 2 After Thy strife, Life of my life, Thou'rt in the tomb reposing, Round Thee now a rock-hewn grave, Rock of ages, closing. 3 How cold art Thou, My Saviour, now ! Thy fervent love hath driven Thee into the cold, dark grave, That I might gain heaven. 4 Breath of all breath ! I know, from death Thou wilt my dust awaken ; Wherefore should I dread the grave, Or my faith be shaken V PASSION. 83 5 To me the tomb Shall be a room, Where I lie down on roses ; Who by faith hath conquered death, Sweetly there reposes. 6 The body dies — Naught else— and lies In dust, until victorious From the grave it shall arise Beautiful and glorious. 7 Meantime I will, My Saviour, still Deep in my bosom lay Thee, Ever musing on Thy death : Leave me not, I pray Thee ! 81 8,7. STRICKEN, smitten and afflicted, See Him dying on the tree ! 'Tis the Christ by man rejected ; Yes, my soul, 'tis He ! 'tis He ! Tis the long expected Prophet, David's Son, yet David's Lord ; Proofs I see sufficient of it : 'Tis the true and faithful Word. 2 Tell me, ye who hear Him groaning, Was there ever grief like His ? Friends through fear His cause disowning, Foes insulting His distress ; Many hands were raised to wound Him, None would interpose to save ; But the deepest stroke that pierced Him Was the stroke that Justice gave. 3 Ye who think of sin but lightly, Nor suppose the evil great, 84 pa- -ion. Here may view its nature rightly, Here its guilt may estimate. Mark the Sacrifice appointed! See who bears the awful load ; Tis theAVoRD, the Lord's Annointed, Son of man, and Son of God. 4 Here we have a firm foundation ; Here the refuge of the lost ; Christ's the Rock of our salvation : His the name of which we boast ; Lamb of God, for sinners wounded ! Sacrifice to cancel guilt ! None shall ever be confounded Who on Him their hope have built. 8*2 c. m. THERE is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see Tha't fountain in his day ; And there have I, as vile as he, Washed all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more. 4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be, till I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, 111 sing Thy power to save, PASSION. 85 When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave. 6 Lord, I believe Thou hast prepared (Unworthy though I be) For me a blood-bought free reward, A golden harp for me. 7 'Tis strung and tuned for endless years-, And formed by power divine To sound in God the Father's ears No other name but Thine. 83 L. M. THY soul, O Jesus, hallow me, Thy spirit steep me all in Thee, Thy body, pierced by ruthless steel, My wretched soul and body heal. 2 The water from Thy side that poured For me a cleansing bath afford, And all Thy blood, with life divine, Revive this languid heart of mine. 3 The sweat of death upon Thy face Deliver me from death's embrace, And all Thy passion, cross, and pain, With strength my feebleness sustain. 4 O Christ, turn not away from me, Accept and hide me quite in Thee, AVithin Thy holy wounds inclose, And keep me safe from all my foes. 5 In death's dark hour in me abide, And place me, Saviour, at Thy side, Where with Thy saints I shall adore, And praise Thee, Lord, forevermore. 86 PASSION. 84 c. M. TO our Redeemer's glorious name Awake the sacred song ! ( ) may His love, (immortal flame !) Tune every heart and tongue. 2 His love, what mortal thought can reach ! What mortal tongue display ! Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3 He left His radiant throne on high, Left the bright realms of bliss, And came to earth to bleed and die ! Was ever love like this ? 4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to Thee, May every heart with rapture say, "The Saviour died for me." 5 O may the sweet, the blissful theme Fill every heart and tongue, Till strangers love the charming name, And join the sacred song. 85 L. m. TO Thee, Lord Jesus, thanks we give, Who diedst for us, that we might live, And through Thy holy, precious blood Didst make us righteous before God. 2 And pray Thee, O true God and Man, Who wast for our offences slain : Save us from everlasting death, And cheer us, when we yield our breath. 3 Defend us, Lord, from sin and shame ; Help us by Thine almighty name, To bear our crosses patiently, To trust in Thy great agony, w PASSION. 87 And thence the full assurance gain, That Thou wilt e'er our Friend remain, And not forsake us in our strife, Until we enter into life. L. M. HEN I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God ; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. 3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down ! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? 4 His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads o'er His body on the tree ; Then I am dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me. 5 Were the whole realm of nature mine That were a tribute far too small ; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. 87 7,6,7,6,8,7,6. "HEN o'er my sins I sorrow, Lord, I will look to Thee, And hence my comfort borrow, That Thou wast slain for me. Yea, Lord, Thy precious blood was spilt For me, O most unworthy, To take away my guilt. O what a marvelous offering 1 Behold ! the Master spares His servants, and their suffering And grief for them He bears. W] * PASSION. God stoopeth from ilis throne on high, For rne, His guilty creature, He deigns as man to die. 3 My manifold transgression Henceforth can harm me none, For Jesus' bloody passion For me God's grace hath won ; His precious blood my debts hath paid ; Of hell and all its torments I am no more afraid. 4 Therefore, I will forever Give glory unto Thee, O Jesus, loving Saviour, For what Thou'st borne for me . In songs of thanks I'll spend my breath For Thy sad cry, Thy sufferings, Thy wrongs, Thy guiltless death. 5 Lord, let Thy woes, Thy patience, My heart with strength inspire To vanquish all temptations, And spurn all low desire ; This thought I fain would cherish most- What pain my soul's redemption To Thee, O Saviour cost ! 6 Whate'er may be the burden, The cross here on me laid ; Be shame or want my guerdon, I'll bear it with Thine aid ; Give patience, give me strength to take Thee for my bright example, And all the world forsake. 7 And let me do to others As Thou hast done to me, Love all men as my brothers, And serve them willingly, EASTER. With ready heart, nor seek my own, But as Thou, Lord, hast helped us, From, purest love alone. 8 And let Thy cross upbear me With strength, when I depart ; Tell me that naught can tear me From my Redeemer's heart, But since my trust is in Thy grace Thou wilt accept me yonder, Where I shall see Thy face ! VII. EASTER. 88 7,6. AWAKE, my heart, with gladness, See what to-day is done ! How after gloom and sadness Comes forth the glorious Sun ! My Saviour there was laid Where our bed must be made, When to the realms of light Our spirit wings its flight. 2 They in the grave did sink Him, The foe held jubilee ; Before he can bethink him, Lo ! Christ again is free, And "Victory !" He cries, And waveth tow'rd the skies His banner, for the field Is by the Hero held. 3 Upon the grave is standing The Hero, looking round ; The foe, no more withstanding, His weapons on the ground 90 EASTER. Throws down, his hellish power To Christ he must give o'er, And to the Victor's bands Must yield his feet and hands. 4 This is a sight that gladdens And fills my heart with glee ; Now, naughtsoever saddens My soul, nor takes from me My trust or fortitude, Or any precious good Which by His victory My Saviour gained for me. 5 Hell and its prince, the Devil, Now of their power are shorn, I now am safe from evil, And sin I laugh to scorn ; Grim death with all his might Cannot my soul affright ; He is a powerless form, Howe'er he rage and storm. 6 The world against me rageth, Its fury I disdain ; Though bitter war it wageth, Its work is all in vain. No trouble troubles me, My heart from care is free, Misfortune now is play, And night is bright as day. 7 I cleave now and forever, To Christ, a member true ; My Head will leave me never, Whate'er He passeth through ; He treads the world beneath His feet, and conquers death And hell, and breaks sin's thraU I'm with Him through it all. EASTER. 91 8 To glory He ascendeth, I follow Him fore'er, For Christ, my Head, defendeth His member from all care : No enemy I fear, Because my Head is near ; My Saviour is my Shield, By Him all rage is stilled. 9 He brings me to the portal That opens into bliss, Where graved in words immortal This golden scripture is : "Who there are scorned with me, Here with me crowned shall he ; Who there with me shall die, Shall here be raised as I !" 89 7s. CHRIST the Lord is risen again ! Christ has broken death's strong chain ! Hark, the angels shout for joy, Singing evermore on high : Hallelujah ! Hallelujah 2 He who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife, Is our Paschal Lamb to day ! We, too, sing for joy, and say : 3 He who bore all pain and loss Comfortless upon the cross, Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us and hears our cry : Hallelujah ! 4 He whose path no records tell, Who descended into hell, Who the strong man armed hath bound, Now in highest heaven is crowned: Hallelujah ! 92 EASTER. 5 He who slumbered in the grave, Is exalted now to save ; Now through Christendom it rings That the Lamb is King of kings ! Hallelujah! 6 Now He bids us tell mankind How all may salvation find, How poor sinners are forgiven, And through faith may enter heaven : Hallelujah ! 7 Thou our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, to-day Thy people feed ; Take our sins and guilt away, That we all may sing for aye : Hallelujah ! 90 7s. CHRIST, the Lord is risen to-day," Sons of men and angels say, Raise your joys and triumphs high ; Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the battle won : Lo ! our Sun's eclipse is o'er, Lo ! He sets in blood no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal ; Christ has burst the gates of hell. Death in vain forbids His rise ; Christ has opened Paradise. 4 Lives again our glorious King ; Where, O death, is now thy sting ? Dying once, He all doth save ; Where thy victory, O grave ? 5 Soar we now where Christ has led. Following our exalted Head : EASTER. 93 Made like Him, like Him we rise ; Ours the cross, the grave, the skies ! 6 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven ! Praise to Thee by both be given : Thee we greet triumphant now ; Hail, the Resurrection Thou ! 91 10,6,10,6,9,9,4. I AM content ! My Jesus liveth still, In whom my heart is pleased ; He hath fulfilled the law of God for me, God's wrath He hath appeased ; Since Him from life death could not sever, I also shall not die forever. I am content ! 2 I am content ! My Jesus is my Head, His member I will be ; He bowed His head, when on the cross He died, With cries of agony ; ISow death is brought into subjection For me, too, by His resurrection. I am content ! 3 I am content ! My Jesus is my Lord, My Prince of life and peace ; His loving heart is thirsting after man's Welfare and future bliss. Where He, my Lord and Master, liveth, His servant also He receiveth. I am content ! 4 I am content ! My Jesus is my Light, My radiant Sun of grace. His cheering rays beam blessings forth for all, Sweet comfort, hope, and peace. This Easter-sun brings life, salvation, And everlasting exultation. I am content ! 94 BABTER. 5 I am content ! Lord, draw me but to Thee, That from the dead I rise With Thee, my Head, and enter cheerfully Into Thy heavenly joys. The fetters of my body sever, Then shall my soul rejoice forever. I am content ! 92 L. M. I KNOW that my Redeemer lives ! What comfort this sweet sentence gives ! lie lives, He lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever-living Head. 2 He lives triumphant from the grave, He lives eternally to save ; He lives all-glorious in the sky, He lives exalted there on high. 3 He lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above, He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need. 4 He lives to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with His eye, He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 5 He lives to silence all my fears, lie lives to wipe away my tears, He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives, all blessings to impart. 6 He lives, my kind, wise, heavenly Friend, He lives and loves me to the end ; He lives, and while He lives, I'll sing ; He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King ! 7 He lives, and grants me daily breath ; He lives, and I shall conquer death ; EASTEE. 95 He lives my mansion to prepare ; He lives to bring me safely there. 8 He lives, all glory to His name ! He lives, my Jesus, still the same ; 0 the sweet joy this sentence gives, "I know that my Redeemer lives !" 93 8, 7, 8, 7,7, 8, 7, 4. IN Death's strong grasp the Saviour lay, For our offences given ; But now the Lord is risen to-day, And brings us life from heaven. Therefore let us all rejoice, And praise our God with cheerful voice, And sing loud Hallelujahs. Hallelujah ! 2 No son of man could conquer Death, Such mischief sin had wrought us, For innocence dwelt not on earth, And, therefore, Death had brought us Into thralldom from of old, And ever grew more strong and bold, And kept us in his bondage. Hallelujah ! 3 But Jesus Christ, God's only Son, To our low state descended, The cause of Death he has undone. His power forever ended, Ruined all his right and claim, And left him nothing but the name, — His stiug is lost forever. Hallelujah ! 4 It was a strange and dreadful fray, When Death and Life contended ; But it was Life that won the day, The reign of Death was ended. 96 EASTER. Holy Scripture plainly saith, That Death is swallowed up by Death, Made henceforth a derision. Hallelujah ! 5 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see, Whom God so freely gave us ; He died on the accursed tree, So strong His love ! to save us. See ! His blood doth mark our door, Faith points to it, Death passes o'er, The Murderer can not harm us. Hallelujah 6 So let us keep the festival With heartfelt exultation. Christ is Himself the Joy of all, The Sun of our salvation. By His grace He doth impart Eternal sunshine to the heart ; The night of sin is ended. Hallelujah ! 7 Then let us feast this Easter-day On Christ, the Bread of heaven ; The Word of grace hath purged away The old and evil leaven ; Christ alone our souls will feed, He is our meat and drink, indeed, Faith lives upon no other. Hallelujah ! 94 7, 8, 7. JESUS Christ, my sure Defence And my Saviour, ever liveth ; Knowing this, my confidence Rests upon the hope it giveth, Though the night of death be fraught Still with many an anxious thought. EASTER. 97 3 Jesus, niy Redeemer, lives ! I, too, unto life must waken ; Endless joy my Saviour gives ; Shall my courage then be shaken ? Shall I fear ? or could the Head Rise and leave His members dead ? 3 Nay, too closely am I bound Unto Him by hope forever ; Faith's strong hand the Rock hath found, Grasped it, and will leave it never ; Not the ban of death can part From its Lord the trusting heart. 4 I am only flesh and blood, And on this corruption seizeth; But I know my Lord and God From the grave my body raiseth, That with Him eternally In His glory I may be. 5 Glorified I shall again With this skin then be enshrouded, In this body I shall then See my God with eyes unclouded, In this flesh I then chall see Jesus Christ eternally. 6 Then these eyes my Lord shall know, My Redeemer and my Brother ; In His love my soul shall glow, — I myself, and not another ! Only there shall disappear Weakness in and round me here. 7 What now sickens, mourns, and sighs, Christ with Him in glory bringeth ; Earthly is the seed and dies, Heavenly from the grave it springeth ; Natural is the death we die, Spiritual our life on high. I EASTER. 8 Then take comfort, nay, rejoice ! For His members Christ will cherish; Fear not, they will know His voice, Though awhile they seem to perish, When the final trump is heard, And the deaf, cold grave is stirred. 9 Laugh to scorn the gloomy grave, And at death no longer tremble, For the Lord, who comes to save, Round Him shall His saints assemble, Raising them o'er all their foes, Mortal weakness, fear, and woes. 10 Only draw away your heart Now from pleasures base and hollow : Would ye there with Christ have part, Here His footsteps ye must follow ; Fix your hearts beyond the skies, Whither ye yourselves would rise ! 95 8,6,5,7,5. JESUS Christ, who came to save, And overcame the grave, Is now arisen, And sin hath bound in prison. O Lord, have mercy ! 2 Who without a sin was found, Bore our transgressions' wound. He is our Saviour, And brings us to God's favor, O Lord, have mercy ! 3 Life and mercy, sin and death, All in His hands He hath : He can deliver All who trust Him forever. O Lord, have mercy ! EASTER. 99 96 L. M. LORD Jesus Christ, strong Hero Thou, Grim death Thou hast o'erpowered now, Thou dost destroy hell's gate and chain, Dost on the third day rise again. 2 Thou grantest to Thy friends the grace To look again upon Thy face, And showest them the glorious prize, , Won when from death Thou didst arise. 3 Grant that we and all Christians may Partake of this great joy to-day, Which by Thy resurrection Thou Vouchsafest unto all men now. 4 Grant us that we may rise from sin, A holy life to lead begin, Till we, from sin and pain set free, In endless Easter live with Thee. 97 L.M. WHERE wilt Thou go, since night draws near, O Jesus Christ, Thou Pilgrim dear ? Lord, make me happy, be my Guest, And in my heart, O deign to rest. 2 Grant iny request, O dearest Friend, For truly, I Thy best intend ; Thou knowest that Thou ever art A welcome Guest unto my heart. 3 The day is now far spent and gone, 'Tis toward evening, night comes on ; Then stay with me, Thou heavenly Light, And do not leave me in this night. 4 Enlighten me that from the way That leads to heaven, I may not stray, 100 EASTER. That I may never be misled, Though night of sin is round me spread. 5 And when I on my death-bed lie, Help me, and let me gently die. O stay ! I will not let Thee go ! Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know. 98 8,7,7. WHO is this that comes from Edom, All His raiment stained with blood, To the captive speaking freedom, Bringing and bestowing good ; Glorious in the garb He wears, Glorious in the spoil He bears ? 2 'Tis the Saviour, now victorious, Traveling onward in His might ; 'Tis the Saviour ; O how glorious To His people is the sight ! Satan conquered and the grave, Jesus now is strong to save. 3 Why that blood His raiment staining ? 'Tis the blood of many slain : Of His foes there's none remaining, None the contest to maintain. Fall'n they are, no more to rise ; All their glory prostrate lies. 4 Mighty Victor ! reign forever, Wear the crown so dearly won ; Never shall Thy people, never, Cease to sing what Thou hast done : Thou hast fought Thy people's foes ; Thou hast healed Thy people's woes. ASCENSION. 101 VIII. ASCENSION. 99 L. M. A HYMN of glory let us sing ; New songs throughout the world shall ring: By a new way none ever trod, Christ mounteth to the throne of God. 2 May our affections thither tend, And. thither constantly ascend, Where, seated on the Father's throne, Thee reigning in the heavens we own ! 3 Be Thou our present Joy, O Lord, Who wilt be ever our Reward : And as the countless ages flee, May all our glory be in Thee ! D1 100 4,4,7. ,RAW us to Thee, For then shall we Walk in Thy steps forever, And hasten on Where Thou art gone, To be with Thee, dear Saviour. 2 Draw us to Thee, Lord, lovingly; Let us depart with gladness, That we may be Forever free From sorrow, grief, and sadness. 3 Draw us to Thee, O grant that we May find the road to heaven; Direct our way, Lest we should stray, And from Thy paths be driven. 102 ASCENSION. 4 Draw us to Thee, That also we Thy heavenly bliss inherit, And ever dwell Where sin and hell No more can vex our spirit. 5 Draw us to Thee Unceasingly, Into Thy kingdom take us ; Let us fore'er Thy glory share, Thy saints and joint-heirs make us. 101 7s. AIL the day that sees Him rise, To His throne above the skies ! Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Re-ascends His native heaven. H 2 There the glorious triumph waits ; Lift your heads, eternal gates ; He hath conquered death and sin ; Take the King of glory in ! 3 Him though highest heaven receives, Still He loves the earth He leaves; Though returning to His throne, Still He calls mankind His own. 4 See, He lifts His hands above ! See, He shows the prints of love! Hark, His gracious lips bestow, Blessings on His Church below ! 5 Still for us His death He pleads ; Prevalent, He intercedes : Near Himself prepares our place, Harbinger of human race. ASCENSION. 103 6 There we shall with Thee remain, Partners of Thy endless reign ; There Thy face unclouded see, Find our heaven of heavens in Thee. 102 8, 7, 7. HARK, ten thousand harps and voices Sound the note of praise above ! Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices ; Jesus reigns, the God of love. See, He sits on yonder throne ; Jesus rules the world alone. 2 Christians, come, unite your praises With the angels round His throne Soon, Ave hope, our God will raise us To the place where He is gone. Meet it is that we should sing, "Glory, glory to our King !" 3 Sing how Jesus came from heaven, How He bore the cross below, How all power to Him is given How He reigns in glory now 'Tis a great and endless theme O 'tis sweet to sing of Him. 4 Jesus, hail ! whose glory brightens All above, and makes it fair : Lord of life, Thy smile enlightens, Cheers and charms Thy people here. When we think of love like Thine, Lord, we own it love divine. 5 King of glory, reign forever ; Thine an everlasting crown : Nothing from Thy love shall sever Those whom Thou hast made Thine own ; Happy objects of Thy grace, Destined to behold Thy face. 104 ASCENSION. G Saviour, hasten Thine appearing ; Bring, 0 bring the glorious day, When, the awful summons hearing, Heaven and earth shall pass away. Then, with golden harps, we'll sing, "Glory, glory to our King !" 103 7,0 LO ! God to heaven ascendeth ! Throughout its regions vast With shouts triumphant blendeth The trumpet's thrilling blast: Sing praise to Christ the Lord, Sing praise with exultation, King of each heathen nation ! The God of hosts adored ! 2 With joy is heaven resounding, Christ's glad return to see ; Behold the saints surrounding The Lord who set them free : Bright myriads thronging come ; The cherub band rejoices, And loud seraphic voices Welcome Messiah home. 3 No more the way is hidden, Since Christ, our Head, arose: No more to man forbidden The road to heaven that goes. Our Lord is gone before, But here lie will not leave us, In heaven He'll soon receive us ; He opens wide the door. 4 Christ is our place preparing, To heaven we, too, shall rise, And, joys angelic sharing, Be where our Treasure lies, ASCENSION. 105 There may each heart be found ! Where Jesus Christ has entered, There let our hopes he centered, Our course still heavenward bound ! 5 May we, His servants, thither In heart and mind ascend ; And let us sing together : "We seek Thee, Christ our Friend, Thee, God's anointed Son, Our Life, and AVay to heaven, To whom all power is given, Our Joy, and Hope, and Crown !" 6 Farewell with all thy treasures, O world, to falsehood given ! Thy dross gives no true pleasures ; We seek the joys of heaven : The Saviour is our Prize ; He comforts us in sadness, And fills our hearts with gladness ; To Him we lift our eyes. 7 When, on our vision dawning, Will break the wished-for hour Of that all-glorious morning, When Christ shall come with power ? O come, thou welcome day ! When we, our Saviour meeting, His second advent greeting, Shall hail the heaven-sent ray. 104 L.M. OUR Lord is risen from the dead ; Our Jesus is gone up on high : The powers of hell are captive led, The Victor rises to the sky. 106 ASCENSION. 2 There His triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay: "Lift 1 1 1 > your heads, ye lieavenly gates ! Ye everlasting doors, give way ! B "Loose all your bars of massy light, And wide unfold the radiant scene: lie claims these mansions as His right; Receive the King of glory in !" i "Who is the King of glory, — who?" "The Lord, that all I lis foes o'ereame, The world, sin, death, ami hell o'crthrew ; And .Jesus is the Conqueror's name." .") Lo, His triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solmn lay : "Lift your heads, ye heavenly gates ; Ye everlasting doors, Lrive way!" 6 "Who is the King of glory, — who f" "The Lord, of glorious power possessed ; The King of saints and angels too ; God over all, forever blest !" 105 Iambic 8,7. SENCB Christ has gone to heaven, Bib home, I, too, that home one day must share, And in this hope I overcome All doubt, all anguish, and despair : For where the Head is, well we know, The members He lias left below In time He surely gathers. 2 Since Christ has reached His glorious throne, And mighty gifts henceforth are His, My heart can rest in heaven alone, On earth my Lord I always miss : ASCENSION. 107 I long to he with Him on high, My heart and thoughts forever fly- Where is my only Treasure. V, From Thy ascension let such grace, Dear Lord, he ever found in me, That steadfast faith may guide my ways With step unfalt'ring up to Thee, And at Thy voice I may depart With joy to dwell where Thou, Lord, art; Lord, hear my supplication ! 106 H.M. THE atoning work is done, The Victim's blood is shed. And Jesus now is gone His people's cause to plead : He stands in heaven their great High Priest, And bears their names upon His breast/ 2 He sprinkled with His blood The mercy-seat above ; For justice had withstood The purposes of love ; But justice now withstands no more, And mercy yields her boundless store. I 3 No temple made with hands His place of service is ; In heaven itself He stands, A heavenly priesthood His : In Him the shadows of the Law Are all fulfilled, and now withdraw. 4 And though awhile He be Hid from the eyes of men, His people look to see Their great High Priest again : In brightest glory He will come, And take His waiting people home. 108 ascension, 107 cm. THE Head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now ; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven, affords Is His by sovereign right : The King of kings and Lord of lords, And heaven's eternal Light. 3 The Joy of all who dwell above, The Joy of all below, To whom He manifests His love. And grants His name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is given ; Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with Him above ; Their profit and their joy to know The mystery of His love. 6 The cross He bore is life and health, Though shame and death to Him : His people's hope, His people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. 108 L. M WE thank Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend, That Thou didst into heaven ascend, O mighty God, Immanuel ; Make soul and body strong and well. HalleLnJah ,5 2 Now all His Christians can rejoice, And sing His praise with cheerful voice : » ASCENSION. 109 Glory to God in heaven's high throne, Our Brother is God's only Son. Hallelujah ! 3 Ascended to His throne on high, He yet to us is always nigh ; Thus God and man He ever reigns, And infinite in power remains Hallelujah ! 4 Above all heavens in glory raised, Forever by all angels praised, All human beings rules our Lord, All creatures must obey His word. Hallelujah ! 5 He rules and reigns at God's right hand, And has all power at His command, All things are subject to His rod — The Son of man and Son of God. Hallelujah! 6 The world, sin, Satan, death and hell Are vanquished by Immanuel ; Dispute who will His mighty reign, He still the Victor must remain. Hallelujah ! 7 The man who trusts in Him is blest, And finds in Him eternal rest ; This world's allurements we despise And fix on Christ alone our eyes. Hallelujah ! 8 We trust in Him, our Lord and God, Who hath redeemed us by His blood ; He captive led captivity, From bitter death to set us free. Hallelujah ! 110 PENTECOST. 9 We, therefore, heartily rejoice, . And sing His praise with cheerful voice : Our Brother, our own flesh and blood, Is God and King, our greatest Good. Hallelujah ! 10 Through Him we heirs of heaven air made ; O Brother, Christ, extend Thine aid, That we may firmly trust in Thee, And live through Thee eternally. Hallelujah ! 11 Amen, Amen, O Lord! we cry; Do Thou, who art exalted high, In Thy pure doctrine keep our hearts, And shield us from the Devil's arts. Hallelujah ! 12 Come, blessed Lord, in glory come To judge the world and take us home Out of this vale of tears, that we May live fore'er in heaven with Thee. Hallelujah ! 13 Amen, Amen, again we sing, And long to be with Thee, our King, Where with Thy angels we again Shall sing in heavenly strains Amen ! Hallelujah ! IX. PENTECOST. 109 8,8,8,7. COME, God, Creator, Holy Ghost, And visit Thou the souls of men ; Fill them with graces, as Thou dost, Thy creatures make pure again. 2 For Comforter Thy name we call, Sweet Gift of God most high above A holy Unction to us all, A living Fount, Fire, and love. PENTECOST. Ill 3 Our minds enlighten and refresh, Deep in our hearts let love burn bright ; Thou know' st the weakness of our flesh; O strengthen us with Thy might. 4 Thou with Thy wondrous sevenfold gifts, The Finger art of God's right hand; The Father's Word Thou sendest swift On tongues of fire to each land. 5 Drive far from us our wily Foe, Grant us Thy blessed peace within, That in Thy footsteps we may go, And shun the dark ways of sin. 6 Teach us to know the Father well And Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord, That in our Loarts true faith may dwell, Spirit of both, aye adored ! 7 To God the Father, God the Son Who from the dead is risen again, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be evermore praise. Amen. 110 S.M. COME, Holy Spirit, come ! Let Thy bright beams arise : Dispel the sorrow from our minds, The darkness from our eyes. 2 Revive our drooping faith ; Our doubts and fears remove ; And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. 3 Convince us of our sin, Then lead to Jesus' blood ; And to our wondering view reveal The mercies of our God. 112 PENTECOST. 4 'Tis Thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul, To pour fresh life on every part, And new-create the whole. 5 Dwell, therefore, in our hearts; Our minds from bondage free : Then shall we know, and praise, and love, The Father, Son, and Thee. Ill 8,8,8,8,8,8,9,9,8. COME, Holy Spirit, God and Lord ! Be all Thy graces now outpoured On each believer's mind and heart ; Thy fervent love to them impart. Lord, by the brightness of Thy light Thou in the faith dost men unite Of every tongue and every nation ; We, therefore, sing with exultation : Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 2 Thou holy Light, our Guide divine, O cause the Word of life to shine ; Teach us to know our God aright, And call Him Father with delight, From error, Lord, our souls defend, That they on Christ alone attend, In Him with living faith abiding, In Him with all their might confiding. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 3 Thou holy Fire, sweet Source of rest, Grant that, with joy and hope possessed We always in Thy service stay, And trouble drive us not away. Lord, by Thy power prepare each heart To our weak nature strength impart, That firmly here we be contending, Through life and death to Thee ascending. JIallelujah ! Hallelujah l pentecost. 113 112 cm. COME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers ; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 See, how we grovel here below, Fond of these earthly toys ; Our souls, how heavily they go, To reach eternal joys ! 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise : Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. 4 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live At this poor, dying rate — Our love so cold, so faint to Thee, And Thine to us so great ? 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers. Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. 113 8,7,7. COME, O come, Thou quickening Spirit, True God from eternity ! Let us Thy blest grace inherit, And our souls be filled with Thee ; Then shall spirit, life, and light Dissipate our inner night. 2 Grant our hearts Thy heavenly treasure : Wisdom, counsel, purity ; That in naught we may take pleasure But in that which pleaseth Thee. Let Thy knowledge spread and grow, Working errors' overthrow. 114 PENTECOST. 3 Lead us to our soul's salvation, Keep us in the paths of grace, Shield us from the world's temptation That might foil us in the race ; When we stumble, hear our call, Work repentance for our fall. 4 Let us trust Thy witness wholly That we children are of God, Who rely upon Him solely, When they pass beneath the rod ; For the Father's chastenings Bless above all earthly things. 5 Prompt us, that we come before Him Joyously with hope in view, Sigh in us, when we implore Him. Ever plead for us anew ; Then our prayer shall not be vain, And our faith new strength shall gain. 6 If our soul for comfort languish, And despondency grow strong, That the heart must cry in anguish : uO my God, my God, how long !" Comfort then the aching breast, Grant us courage, patience, rest. 7 Mighty Spirit of reliance, Sure Defence in all our need ! When the Foe bids us defiance, Bid Thy work in us God speed I Grant us weapons for the strife, And with victory crown our life. 8 Guard, O God, our faith forever ; Let not Satan, death or shame Ever part us from our Saviour ; Lord, our refuge is Thy name. pektecost. 115 Though our flesh would fain say Nay, Be Thy Word to us still Yea. 9 And when death life's thread is rending, Then assure us yet the more, As the heirs of life unending, Of the glory there in store Which can never be expressed, But with which we shall be blest. 114 7s. n RACIOUS Spirit, Dove divine ! U Let Thy light within me shine ; All my guilty fears remove, Fill me with Thy heavenly love. 2 Speak Thy pardoning grace to me, Set the burdened sinner free ; Lead me to the Lamb of God, Wash* me in His precious blood. 3 Life and peace to me impart ; Seal salvation on my heart ; Dwell Thyself within my breast, Earnest of eternal rest. 4 Let me never from Thee stray, Keep me in the narrow way : Fill my soul with joy divine, Keep me, Lord, forever Thine. 115 7s. HOLY GHOST, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine ! Chase the shades of night away, Turn the darkness into day. 2 Let me see my Saviour's face, Let me all His beauties trace ; Show those gloriou truths to me, Which are only known to Thee. 116 PENTECOST. 3 Holy Ghost, with power divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine : In Thy mercy pity me, From sin's bondage set me free. 4 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine ; Yield a sacred, settled peace, Let it grow and still increase. 5 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine ; Cast down every idol-throne. Reign supreme and reign alone. 6 See, to Thee I yield my heart, Shed Thy life through every part. A pure temple I would be, Wholly dedicate to Thee. 116 c.] LET songs of praises fill the sky : Christ, our ascended Lord, Sends down His Spirit from on high, According to His word : All hail the day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost ! 2 The Spirit by His heavenly breath, Creates new life within ; He quickens sinners from the death Of trespasses and sin : All hail the day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost ! 3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes, And shows them unto men : The fallen soul His temple makes ; God's image stamps again : 0 PENTECOST. 11? All hail the day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost ! Come, Holy Spirit, from above, With Thy celestial fire ; Come, and with flames of zeal and love Our hearts and tongues inspire ! Be this our day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost ! 1 1 ; T, 6. ENTER, Lord, Thy temple, Be Thou my Spirit's Guest 5 Who gavest me, the earth-born, A second birth more blest. Thou in the Godhead, Lord, Though here to dwell Thou deignest Forever equal reignest, Art equally adored. 2 O enter, let me know Thee, And feel Thy power within, The power that breaks our fetters, And rescues us from sin ; So wash and cleanse Thou me, That I may serve Thee truly, And render honor duly With perfect heart to Thee. 3 An olive wild by nature Thou graf tedst me anew ; Death preyed upon my vitals, And claimed me as his due : But Christ's atoning blood, In death true comfort granting, Drowned death with all his vaunting, In His baptismal flood. 4 Thou art, O Holy Spirit, The true anointing Oil, 118 PENTECOST. Through which are consecrated Soul, body, ease and toil To Christ whose guardian wings, Where'ei their lot appointed, Protect His own anointed, His prophets, priests, and kings. 5 'Tis Thou, O Spirit, teachest The soul to pray aright ; Thy songs have sweetest music, Thy prayers have wondrous might They pierce the highest heaven, Unheard they cannot fall, Till He His help hath given Who surely helpeth all. 6 Joy is Thy gift, O Spirit ! Thou wouldst not have us pine ; In darkest hours Thy comfort Doth aye most brightly shine ; Ah! then how oft Thy voice Hath shed its sweetness o'er me, And opened heaven before me, And bid my heart rejoice ! 7 All love is Thine, O Spirit ! Thou hatest enmity ; Thou lovest peace and friendship, All strife wouldst have us flee ; Where wrath and discord reign Thy whisper inly pleadeth, And to the heart that heedeth Brings love and light again. 8 The whole wide world, O Spirit ! Upon Thy hands doth rest Our wayward hearts Thou turnest As it may seem Thee best ; Once more Thy power make known, As Thou hast done so often, PENTECOST. 119 Convert the wicked, soften Thyself the hearts of stone. 9 O Holy Spirit, hear us And make our sorrow cease, Thy scattered flock restore now To union, joy, and peace ; Bid flourish once again The lands by men forsaken, The churches spoiled and shaken By war's unhallowed train. 10 On those that rule our country O shower Thy blessings down, And in Thy loving-kindness Adorn, as with a crown, With piety our youth, With godliness our nation, That all, to gain salvation, May know Thy heavenly truth 11 With holy zeal then fill us, To keep the faith still pure : And bless our lands and houses With wealth that may endure ; And make the Foe to flee, Who in us with Thee striveth, From out our heart he driveth Whate'er delighteth Thee. 12 Grant steadfastness and courage, That bravely we contend Against the wiles of Satan ; O Lord, Thy flock defend ! Help us to battle well, To triumph o'er the Devil, To overcome the evil And all the powers of hell. 0 120 PENTECOST. 13 Order our path in all things According to Thy mind, And when this life is over, And all must be resigned, O grant us then to die With calm and fearless spirit, And after death inherit Eternal life on high. 118 I. M. HOLY Ghost, eternal God, Best Comfort for life's rugged road, With all my heart I pray to Thee ; Hear my entreaty graciously; 2 O Lord, be Thou my Comforter, Lest in my sins I might despair ; Protect me from the snares of heil, Grant that in Jesus Christ I dwell. 3 That always I may ready be To serve this Master faithfully, And own Him in true living faith My Lord and Saviour unto death. 4 O lead me in the narrow way, And from the fold let me not stray, That when this mortal frame I leave, The crown of life I may receive. 119 8,8,7,4,8. HOLY Spirit, enter in, And in our hearts Thy work begin, Thy temple deign to make us ; Sun of the soul, Thou Light divine, Around and in us brightly shine, To joy and gladness wake us. That we To Thee Truly living, To Thee giving 0 PENTECOST. 121 Prayer unceasing, Still may be in love increasing. 2 Give to Thy Word impressive power, That in our hearts, from this good hour, As fire it may be glowing ; That we confess the Father, Son, And Thee, the Spirit, Three in One, Thy glory ever showing. O stay And sway Our souls ever, That they never May forsake Thee, But by faith their refuge make Thee. 3 Thou Fountain, whence all wisdom flows, Which God on pious hearts bestows, Grant us Thy consolation, That in our pure faith's unity We faithful witnesses may be Of grace that brings salvation. Hear us, Cheer us By Thy teaching ; Let our preaching And our labor Praise Thee, Lord, and bless our neighbor. 4 Left to ourselves we shall but stray ; O lead us on the narrow way, With wisest counsel guide us, And give us steadfastness, that we May ever faithful prove to Thee, Whatever woes betide us. Lord, now Heal Thou All hearts broken, And betoken Thou art near us, Whom we trust to light and cheer us. 5 Thy heavenly strength sustain our heart That we may act the valiant part With Thee as our Reliance ; Be Thou our Refuge and our Shield, 122 PENTECOST. That Ave may never quit the field, Bidding all foes defiance. Descend, Defend From all errors And earth's terrors : Thy salvation Be our constant consolation. 6 O mighty Hock, O Source of life, Let Thy dear Word, 'mid doubt and strife, Be so within us burning, That we be faithful unto death, In Thy pure love and holy faith, From Thee true wisdom learning ! Thy grace And peace On us shower ; By Thy power Christ confessing, Let us win our Saviour's blessing. 7 O gentle Dew, from heaven now fall With power upon the hearts of all, Thy tender love instilling : That heart to heart more closely bound, Fruitful in kindly deeds be found, The law of love fulfilling ; Then, Lord, Discord Shall not grieve Thee ; We receive Thee ; Where Thoulivest, Peace, and love, and joy Thou givest. 8 Grant that our days, while life shall last, In purest holiness be passed, Be Thou our Strength forever ; Grant that our hearts henceforth be free From sinful lust and vanity, Which us from Thee must sever. Keep Thou Pure now From offences Heart and senses . Blessed Spirit ! Let us heavenly life inherit. PENTECOST. 123 120 9,9,11,10,4. "YTOW do we pray God, the Holy Ghost, li For the true faith which we need the most, And that He defend us, when life is ending, And from exile home we shall be wending. Lord, have mercy ! 2 Shine in our hearts, O most precious Light, That we Jesus Christ may know aright, Clinging to our Saviour, whose blood has bought us, Who again to our true home has brought us. Lord, have mercy ! 3 Thou sweetest Love, grace on us bestow, Set our hearts witn heavenly fire aglow, That with hearts united we love each other, Of one mind, in peace with every brother. Lord, have mercy ! 4 Thou highest Comfort in every need ! Grant that neither shame nor death we heed, That e'en then our courage may never fail us, When at last th' Accuser shall assail us. Lord, have mercy ! 121 8,7,8,7,7,7,8,8. SEND, O God, a gentle shower, For my heart is dry as sand ; Father, bathe Thy drooping flower, Water Thou Thy thirsty land ; Let Thy Holy Spirit's boon O'er me from Thy heavenly throne Like abundant streams be flowing Blessings on my heart bestowing 2 By a human father, even Though he is by sin defiled, Only good gifts will be given TJnto a beloved child ; 124 PENTECOST. How much more dost Thou the same For "Good Father" is Thy name ! Thou wilt send to me Thy Spirit, Thy good gifts I shall inherit. 3 Jesus, who for my salvation To the Father didst ascend, Hear my earnest supplication, Unto me Thy Spirit send; Let the Comforter for aye Bide with me, my Strength and Stay, That in faith I may not waver, Steadfast in the truth forever. 4 Holy Ghost, Strength of the simple, O make Thine abode with me, Let me ever be Thy temple ; Cheerfully I welcome Thee. Do Thou purify my heart, Cast out all things that might part Me from those sweet joys of heaven Which by Thee to faith are given. 5 With Thy gifts my heart endowing, Make it new and clean and fair ; Let it in true love be glowing, Living in Thy grace fore'er; Give me courage bold and good, Sanctify my flesh and blood, Let me, trusting in Christ's merit, Worship God in truth and spirit. 6 Thus myself I will deliver, Lord, to Thee ; my soul shall strive Only after heaven forever, Until there I shall arrive Where the Father, and the Son, And Thyself in heaven's high throne, I shall praise and all Thy treasures In angelic, heavenly measures. TRINITY. 125 122 L. M. SPIRIT of mercy, truth and love, 0 shed Thine influence from above : And still from age to age convey The wonders of this sacred day. 2 In every clime, by every tongue, Be God's surpassing glory sung ; Let all the listening earth be taught The wonders by our Saviour wrought. 3 Unfailing Comfort, heavenly Guide, Still o'er Thy holy Church preside ; Still let mankind Thy blessings prove, Spirit of mercy, truth, and love. X. TRINITY. 123 6,4. COME, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise ! Father all glorious, O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of days. 2 Jesus, our Lord, arise ; Scatter our enemies, And make them fall ; Let Thine almighty aid Our sure defence be made ; Our souls on Thee be stayed ; Lord, hear our call ! 3 Come, Thou incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword, 126 TRINITY. Our prayer attend : Come, and Thy people bless, And give Thy Word success ; Spirit of holiness, On us descend. 4 Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour : Thou who almighty art, Now rule in ev'ry heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of power ! 5 To the great One in Three The highest praises be, Hence, evermore ! His sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore ! 124 s.m. FATHER, in whom we live, In whom we are and move, All glory, power, and praise receive For Thy creating love. 2 O Thou incarnate Word, Let all Thy ransomed race Unite in thanks, with one accord, For Thy redeeming grace. 3 Spirit of holiness, Let all Thy saints adore Thy sacred gifts, and join to bless Thy heart-renewing power. 4 Eternal, triune Lord, Let all the hosts above, TRINITY. 127 Let all the sons of men record And dwell upon Thy love. 125 cm. FATHER of glory ! to Thy name Immortal praise we give, Who dost an act of grace proclaim, And bid us rebels live. 2 Immortal honor to the Son, Who makes Thine anger cease ; Our lives He ransomed with His own, And died to make our peace. 3 To Thine almighty Spirit be Immortal glory given, Whose teachings bring us near to Thee, And train us up for heaven. 4 Let men with their united voice Adore th' eternal God, And spread His honors and their joys Through nations far abroad. 5 Let faith, and love, and duty, join One grateful song to raise ; Let saints in earth and heaven combine In harmony and praise. 126 L.M. FATHER of heaven ! whose love profound A ransom for our souls has found, Before Thy throne we sinners bend ; To us Thy pardoning love extend. 2 Almighty Son ! Incarnate Word ! Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord 1 Before Thy throne we sinners bend ; To us Thy saving grace extend. G* 128 TRINITY. 3 Eternal Spirit ! by whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, Before Thy throne we sinners bend ; To us Thy quickening power extend. 4 Jehovah ! Father, Spirit, Son ! Eternal Godhead ! Three in One ! Before Thy throne we sinners bend ; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend ! 12 7 7s. _OD the Father, be our Stay, When hell's dread powers assail us ; Cleanse us from our sins, we pray, Nor in our last hour fail us. Keep us from the Evil One : Firm in the faith abiding, In Christ our Saviour hiding, And heartily confiding. Let us put God's armor on : With all true Christians running Our heavenly race, and shunning The Devil's wiles and cunning. Amen, Amen, this be done, So sing we Hallelujah ! 2 Jesus Christ, be Thou our Stay, etc. 3 Holy Ghost, be Thou our Stay, etc. 128 6, 7. THE LORD my (rod be praised, My Light, my Life from heaven, My Maker, who to me Hath soul and body given, My Father, Avho protects My life from infancy, And mighty gifts of love Hath e'er bestowed on me. Trinity. 129 & The Lord my God be praised, My Tr-.ist, my Life from heaven, The Father's own dear Son, Whose life for me was given, "Who thus atoned for me With His most precious blood, Who giveth to my faith The greatest heavenly good. 3 The Lord my God be praised, My Hope, my Life from heaven, The Father's Spirit, whom The Son to me hath given : He who revives my heart, And gives me strength and power, Help, comfort and support In sorrow's gloomy hour. 4 The Lord my God be praised, He who forever liveth, To whom the heavenly host E'er praise and honor giveth; The Lord my God be praised, In whose great name I boast, God Father, God the Son, And God the Holy Ghost. 5 To Him we now sing praise, With joy our offering bringing, And with the angel host. The "Holy ! Holy!" singing To Him all Christendom Sings praises joyfully; The Lord my God be praised Throughout eternity! 129 8,7,7. THE mystery hidden from the eyes Of learned men and sages, God hath revealed us from the skies, In Scriptures holy pages, 130 That He alone is King above All other gods whatever, Great, mighty, faithful, full of love, His peopled Shield and Saviour ; One Essence, but three Persons. 2 As Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The righteous seed adore Him ; So named, so praised, He is the boast Of all who bow before Him ; He's Abraham's and Isaac's God, And Jacob's whom He knoweth, The Lord of hosts, who every good, Both night and day, bestoweth ; Who only~worketh wonders. 3 The Father hath the Son begot, First-born of every creature ; The Son took our weak flesh, but not Our sinfulness of nature ; Both from the Father and the Son The Holy Ghost proceedeth From all eternity ; yet none In might and power exceedeth ; All equal, co-eternal. 4 Be glad, my heart, thy Portion see, Thy priceless Pearl and Treasure ! Heis'thy Friend, supply will He Thy needs with bounteous measure : He made thee in His image, was For thy offences smitten. With true faith till thee, through His grace Doth all thy crosses sweeten With His dear word of promise. 5 Rise, then, to Him, the Ever-blest, And learn to know Him rightly; Such knowledge can alone bring rest, TBINITY. 131 And make thy soul burn brightly With the pure name of holy love, Which cheers thy course to heaven ; For God will show thee things above, Which here 'tis only given To hear of, and see darkly. 6 But woe to the ungodly race In willful blindness living, Rejecting God and His dear grace, Their heart to creatures giving. On them, alas ! the hellish gates Ere long will close forever ; For him whom God rejects and hates God will reject and sever From His eternal kingdom. 7 O Prince of might ! Thy mercy show, Thou God of earth and heaven ; To every sinner here below Thy saving grace be given ! Bring back Thy sheep that go astray, And blinded eyes enlighten, And turn Thou everything away That wickedly might frighten Thine own, whose faith is feeble. 8 Grant this, that we Thy people may All reach the heavenly portals, And in Thy kingdom sing for aye 'Mid all the blest immortals : That Thou, O Lord, art King alone, Above all gods whatever, The Father, Son, and Spirit, One, Thy people's Shield and Saviour, One Essence, but three Persons ! 12 TRINITY. 130 10s. THESE things the seer Isaiah did befall ; In spirit he beheld the Lord of all On a high throne raised up in splendor bright, His garment's border filled the choir with light Beside Him stood two Seraphim, which had Six wings, wherewith they both alike were clad : With twain they hid their shining face, with twain They hid their feet as with a flowing train, And with the other twain they both did fly. One to the other thus aloud did cry : "Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth ! Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth ! Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth ! His glory fillet h all the trembling earth." With the loud cry the posts and thresholds shook, And the whole house was filled with mist and smoke. 131 L. M. THOU who art Three in unity, True God from all eternity, The sun is fading from our sight, Shine Thou on us with heavenly light. 2 We praise Thee with the dawning day, To Thee at even also pray ; With our poor song we worship Thee Now, ever, and eternally. 3 Let God the Father be adored, And God the Son, the only Lord, And God the Holy Spirit be Adored throughout eternity ! MICHAELMAS. 133 XI. MICHAELMAS. 132 8,7,7,7. JESUS, Brightness of the Father, Life and Strength of all who live ! In the presence of the angels Glory to Thy name we give : And. Thy wondrous praise rehearse, Singing in harmonious verse. 2 Blessed Lord, by their protection Shelter us from harm this day : Keep us pure in flesh and spirit ; Save us from: the Foe we pray : And vouchsafe us by Thy grace In Thy paradise a place. 3 Glory to the almighty Father, Sing Ave with the heavenly host ; Glory to the great Redeemer : Glory to the Holy Ghost ; Three in One, and One in Three, Throughout all eternity ! 133 L. M. LORD God, we all to Thee give praise, Thankofferings meet to Thee we raise, That Thou didst angel hosts create, Around Thy glorious throne to wait. 2 They glow with light and heavenly grace, And constantly behold Thy face ; Obedience to Thy voice they yield, And are with godly wisdorn filled. 3 They never rest nor sleep, as we ; Their whole delight is but to be Forever near Thee, gracious Lord, Thy little flock to watch and guard. 134 MICHAELMAS. 4 The foul old Dragon and dread Foe With envy, hate, and wrath doth glow ; It always is his aim and pride Thy Christian people to divide. 5 As he has blighted earth of old, He keeps e'en now his deathly hold, Chafes madly to annihilate All virtue, honor, Church, and State. 6 Therefore, no halt nor rest he knows ; A roaring lion round he goes, Or lies in wait with baneful snare To drive the Christians to despair. 7 But watchful is the angel-band, That follows Christ on every hand, And guards Thy holy Christendom From harm that might from Satan come. 9 From Daniel's case this may be seen, When he sat in the lions' den, And likewise angels rescued Lot, That the ungodly harmed him not. 9 When the three Hebrews were at last Into the fiery furnace cast, No power had fiercest flames to harm Against the rescuing angel's arm. 10 And thus our God, still at this day, From harm and many an evil way Keeps us by His dear angel-guard, Placed o'er us as our watch and ward. 11 For this, now and eternally, Our praise shall rise, O God, to Thee, Whom all the angel-hosts adore With joy now and f orevermore. REFORMATION. 135 12 We also pray Thee to defend By them unto the latter end, Thy fold, that little flock, O Lord, That holds in honor Thy blessed Word. 134 10s. STARS of the morning, so gloriously bright, Filled with celestial resplendence and light ; These that, where night never followeth day, Raise the "Thrice holy, Lord !" ever and aye ! 2 These are Thy ministers ; these dost Thou own, Lord God of Sabaoth ! nearest Thy throne. These are Thy messengers ; these dost Thou send, Help of the helpless ones, man to defend. 3 When by Thy word earth was first poised in space ; When the far planets first sped on their race ; When was completed the six days' employ, Then "all the sons of God shouted for joy." 4 Still let them succor us ; still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts ! battling for right : Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore. A XII. REFORMATION. IV, 8,7,8,7,5,5,5,6,7. MIGHTY Fortress is our God, A trusty Shield and Weapon ; He helps us free from every need That hath us now o'ertaken. The old evil Foe Now means deadly woe : Deep guile and great might Are his dread arms in fight, On earth is not his equal. 136 REFORMATION. 2 With might of ours can naught be done, Soon were our loss effected ; But for us fights the Valiant One, Whom God Himself elected. Ask ye, Who is this ? Jesus Christ it is, Of Sabaoth Lord, And there's none other God, He holds the field forever. 3 Though devils all the world should fill, All eager to devour us, We tremble not, we fear no ill, They shall not overpower us. This world's prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, He can harm us none, He's judged ; the deed is done ; One little word can fell him. 4 The Word they still shall let remain, And not a thank have for it ; He's by our side upon the plain With His good gifts and Spirit. And take they our life, Goods, fame, child, and wife : Let these all be gone, They yet have nothing won ; The kingdom ours remaineth. 136 Iambic 8, 7. AD God not come, may Israel say, Had God not come to aid us, Our enemies before this day Would surely have dismayed us ; For we are but a handful small Held in contempt and scorn by all, All men rise up against us. H REFORMATION. 137 2 Their :°urious wrath, did God permit, Would surely have consumed us, And in the deep and yawning pit With life and limb entombed us ; Like men o'er whom dark waters roll, The streams had gone e'en o'er our soul, And mightily o'erwhelmed us. 3 Blest be the Lord, who from the pit Snatched us, when it was gaping ; Our souls, like birds that break the net, To the blue skies escaping ; The snare is broken — we are free ! Our help is ever, Lord, in Thee, The God of earth and heaven. 137 Iambic 8, 7. IF God were not upon our side When round us foes are raging, Were not Himself our Help and Guide When bitter war they're waging, Were He not Israel's mighty Shield, To whom therr utmost craft must yield, We surely must have perished. 2 But now no human wit or might His chosen people frighteth, God sitteth in the highest height, And He their counsels blighteth ; When craftiest snares and nets they lay, God goes to work another way, And makes a path before us. 3 Against our souls they rage and mock. Exciting great commotion : " As billows meet with angry shock Out on the stormy ocean, So they our lives with fury seek ; But God hath pity on the weak, And Him they have forgotten. 138 KEFORMATION. 4 They call us heretics, and aye Their Christian name are flaunting ; They seek to spill our blood, while they Their fear of God are vaunting. Ah, God ! that precious name of Thine O'er many a wicked deed must shine, But Thou wilt once avenge it. 5 They open wide their ravenous jaws, And threaten to devour us, But thanks to God, who rules our cause, They shall not overpower us ; Their snares He yet will bring to naught, And overthrow what they have taught ; God is too mighty for them. 6 How richly He consoleth those Who in no one else befriendeth ! The door of grace doth never close ; Sense cannot comprehend it, How this may be, and deems all lost, When through this very cross a host Of champions God is raising. 7 Our foes, O God, are in Thy hand, Thou knowest their endeavor ; But only give us strength to stand, And let us waver never, Though reason strives with faith, and still She fears to wholly trust Thy will, And sees not Thy salvation. 8 But heaven and earth, O Lord, are Thine, For Thou alone hast made them ; Thy light let on Thy people shine, And in their sorrows aid them ; Kindle our hearts to love and faith That shall be steadfast e'en to death, Howe'er the world may murmur J THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 139 138 L. M. LORD, keep us in Thy Word and work, Restrain the murderous Pope and Turk; Who fain would tear from off Thy throne Christ Jesus, Thy beloved Son. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known For Thou art Lord of lords alone ; Shield Thy poor Christendom, that we May evermore sing praise to Thee. 3 Thou Comforter of priceless worth, Give one mind to Thy flock on earth, Stand by us in our final strife, And lead us out of death to life. 4 Destroy their counsels, Lord our God, And smite them with an iron rod, And let them fall into the snare Which for Thy Christians they prepare. 5 So that at last they may perceive That, Lord our God, Thou still dost live, And dost deliver mightily All those who put their trust in Thee. XIII. THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 139 c. BEHOLD the sure Foundation-stone Which God in Zion lays, To build our heavenly hopes upon, And His eternal praise. 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear, Let saints adore the name ; They trust their whole salvation here, Nor shall they suffer shame. 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Reject it with disdain ; 140 THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. Yet on this Rock the Church shall rest And envy rage in vain 4 What though the gates of hell withstood ; Yet must this building rise : 'Tis Thine own work, Almighty God, And wondrous in our eyes. 140 8,7. CHRIST, Thou art the sure Foundation, Thou the Head and Corner-stone ; Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Thou Thy Zion's help forever, And her Confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, to-day ! With Thy wonted loving-kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray ; And Thy fullest benediction Shed within these walls alway. 3 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants What they ask of Thee to gain, What they gain from Thee forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in Thy glory Evermore with Thee to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One ; One in might, and one in glory. While eternal ages run. THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 141 141 10,4 CHRIST, Thou the Champion of the band who own Thy cross, O make Thy succor quickly known ! The schemes of those who long our blood have sought Bring Thou to naught. 2 Do Thou Thyself for us Thy children fight, Withstand the Devil, quell his rage and might, Whate'er assails Thy members left below, Do Thou o'erthrow. 3 And give us Thy peace : peace in Church and school, Peace to the powers who o'er our country rule, Peace to the conscience, peace within the heart Do Thou impart. 4 So shall Thy goodness here be still adored, Thou G-uardian of Thy little flock, dear Lord ; And heaven and earth through all eternity Shall worship Thee. 142 c. m. FATHER of mercies, in Thy Word What endless glory shines ! Forever be Thy name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 3 O may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight ; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light 1 144 THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. On the Rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose ? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou rnay'st smile at all thy foes. 2 See ! the streams of living waters, Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters And all fear of want remove : Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst to assuage ? Grace, which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age. 3 Saviour, since of Zion's city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name. Fading is the worldling's pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show ; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion's children know. 146 s. GREAT is the Lord our God, And let His praise be great ; He makes the Church His own abode, His most delightful seat. 2 In Zion God is known,— A refuge in distress ; How bright has His salvation shone Through all her palaces ! 3 Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold, Where His own sheep have been. T HE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 145 In every new distress We'll to His house repair ; We'll think upon His wondrous grace, And seek deliverance there. 147 "ERE, in Thy name, eternal God, We build this earthly house for Thee ; O choose it for Tny fixed abode, And keep it from all error free. . H] 2 Here, when Thy people seek Thy face, And dying sinners pray to live, Hear Thou in heaven. Thy dwelling place, And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive. 3 Here, when Thy messengers proclaim The blessed Gospel of Thy Son, Still by the power of His great name Be mighty signs and wonders done. 4 When children's voices raise the song, Hosanna to the heavenly King ! Let heaven, with earth, the strain prolong, Hosanna ! let the angels sing. 5 Thy glory never hence depart ; Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone : Thy kingdom come to every heart, In every bosom fix Thy throne. 148 s. HOW beauteous are their feet Who stand on Zion's hill! Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal. 146 THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 2 How charming is their voice ! How sweet their tidings are ! "Zion, behold thy Saviour King ; He reigns and triumphs here." 3 How happy are our ears, That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found ! 4 How blessed are our eyes, That see this heavenly light ! Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare His arm Through all the earth abroad ; Let all the nations now behold Their Saviour and their God ! 149 OTV precious is the Book divine, By inspiration given ! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, To guide our souls to heaven. H' 2 O'er all the straight and narrow way Its radiant beams are cast ; A light whose never weary ray Grows brightest at the last. 3 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts In this dark vale of tears ; ff THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 147 Life, light, and joy it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. 4 This lamp, through all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way, Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. 150 cm. OW shall the young secure their hearts, And guard their lives from sin ? Thy Word the choicest rules imparls To keep the conscience clean. 2 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, That guides us all the day ; And through the dangers of the night A lamp to lead our way. 3 The starry heavens Thy rule obey, The earth maintains her place ; And these Thy servants, night and day, Thy skill and power express. 4 But still Thy Law and Gospel, Lord, Have lessons more divine ; Not earth stands firmer than Thy Word, Nor stars so nobly shine. 5 Thy Word is everlasting truth : How pure is every page ! That holy Book shall guide our youth, And well support our age. 151 S. M. T LOVE Thy Zion Lord ! 1 The house of Thine abode, The Church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood. 14Q THE WOKD AKD THE CHURCn. 2 I love Thy Church, 0 God ! Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand. 3 Should I with scoffers join Her altars to abuse ? No ! better far my tongue were dumb, My hand its skill should lose. 4 For her my tears shall fall ; For her my prayers ascend : To her my care- and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. 5 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways. Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 6 Jesus, Thou Friend divine, Our Saviour and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe Shall great deliverance bring. 7 Sure as Thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth canyield, And brighter biiss of heaven. 152 8,7,7. X these oar days so perilous, Lord, peace ^n mercy send us ; No God but j Lee can fight for us, No God but Thee defend us, Our only God and Saviour. r THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 149 153 L. M. IN vain would boasting reason find The path to happiness and God ; Her weak directions leave the mind Bewildered in a doubtful road. 2 Jesus, Thy words alone impart Eternal life ; on these I live ; Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart Than all the powers of nature give. 3 Here let my constant feet abide ; Thou art the true, the living Way : Let Thy good Spirit be my Guide To the bright realms of endless day. 4 The various forms that men devise, To shake my faith with treacherous art, I scorn as vanity and lies, And bind Thy Gospel to my heart. 154 L. M. JESUS shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run ; ilis kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 For Him shall endless prayer be made, And endless praises crown His head ; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning-sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song ; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. 4 Blessings abound where'er He reigns: The prisoner leaps to lose his chains, V50 THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Where He displays His healing power, Death and the curse are known no more ; In Him the tribes of Adam boast More blessings than their father lost. 6 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King ; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. 155 s. m. LET every ear attend, And every heart rejoice ; The trumpet of the Gospel sounds With an inviting voice. 2 Ho ! all ye starving souls, That feed upon the wind, And vainly strive with earthly toys To fill an empty mind. 3 Here Wisdom has prepared A soul-reviving feast, And bids your longing appetites The rich provision taste. 4 Ho ! ye that pant for streams, And pine away and die, Here you may quench your raging thirst With springs that never dry. 5 Rivers of mercy here In a rich ocean join ; Salvation in abundance flows, Like floods of milk and wine. 6 The gates of Gospel grace Stand open night and day: Lord ! we are come to seek supplies, And drive our wants away. THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 151 156 7,6. LET me be Thine forever, Thou faithful God. and Lord ; Let me forsake Thee never Nor wander from Thy Word, Lord, do not let me waver, But give me steadfastness, And for such grace forever Thy holy name I'll bless. 2 Lord Jesus, my Solvation, My Light, my Life divine, My only Consolation, 0 make me wholly Thine ! For Thou hast dearly bought me With blood and bitter pain ; Let me, since Thou hast sought me, Eternal life obtain. 3 And Thou, O Holy Spirit, My Comforter and Guide, Grant that in Jesus' merit 1 always may confide, Him to the end confessing, Whom I have known by faith. Give me Thy constant blessing, And grant a Christian death. 157 Iambic. 8, 7. LORD, In Thy kingdom there shall be No aliens from each other, But even as he loves himself Each saint shall love his brother. 2 When in Thy courts'- below we meet To mourn our sinful living, And with united hearts repeat Confession, creed, thanksgiving : 1*52 THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 3 Make us to hear in each sweet word Thy Holy Spirit calling To oneness with Thy Church and Thee, That heavenly bond forestalling. 4 One Baptism and one faith have we, One Spirit sent to win us, One Lord, one Father, and one God, Above, and through, and in us. 5 Never, by schism, or by sin, May we that union sever, Till all, to perfect stature grown, Are one with Thee forever. 158 L. M. LORD Jesus Christ, with us abide, For round us falls the even-tide ; Nor let Thy Word, that heavenly light, For us be ever veiled in night. 2 In these last days of sore distress Grant us, dear Lord, true steadfastness, That pure we keep — till life is spent — Thy holy Word and Sacrament. 3 Lord Jesus, help, Thy Church uphold, For we are sluggish, thoughtless, cold ; Indue Thy Word with power and grace, And spread its truth in every place. 2 O keep us in Thy Word, we pray ; The guile and rage of Satan stay ; Unto Thy Church grant. Lord, Thy grace, Peace, concord, patience, fearlessness. 5 O God ! how sins' dread works abound 1 Throughout the earth no rest is found. And wide has falsehood's spirit spread, And error boldly rears its head. THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 153 6 Those haughty spirits, Lord, restrain, That fain would o'er Thy Christians reign, And always set forth something new, Devised to change Thy doctrine true. 7 And as the cause and glory, Lord, Are Thine, not ours, do Thou afford Us help and strength and constancy ; With all our heart we trust in Thee. 8 A trusty weapon is Thy Word, Thy Church's buckler, shield and sword; Lord, let us by this Word abide, That we may seek no other guide. 9 O grant that in Thy holy Word We here may live and die, dear Lord, And when our journey endeth here, Receive us into glory there. 159 7s. LORD of hosts, to Thee we raise Here a house of prayer and praise; Thou Thy people's hearts prepare Here to meet for praise and prayer. 2 Let the living here be fed With Thy Word, the heavenly bread ; Here reveal Thy mercy sure, While the sun and moon endure. 3 Hallelujah !— earth and sky To the jo)rful sound reply ; Hallelujah ! — hence ascend Prayer and praise till time shall end. 154 THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. M 160 8,7,7. AY God bestow on us His grace, With blessings rich provide us, And may the brightness of His face, To life eternal guide us ; That we His gracious work may know, And what is His good pleasure, And also to the heathen show Christ's riches without measure, And unto God convert them. 2 Thine over all shall be the praise And thanks of every nation, And all the world with joy shall raise The voice of exultation ; For Thou shalt judge the earth, O Lord, Nor suffer sin to nourish ; Thy people's pasture is Thy Word Their souls to feed and nourish, In righteous paths to keep them. 3 O let the people praise Thy worth, In all good works increasing ; The land shall plenteous fruit bring forth. Thy Word is rich in blessing. May God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit bless us ! Let all the world praise Him alone, Let solemn awe possess us. Now let our hearts say, Amen. 161 C. P. M. "AY we Thy precepts, Lord, fulfill, And do on earth our Father's will, As angels do above : Still walk in Christ, the living Way, With all Thy children, and obey The law of Christian love. THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 155 2 So may we join Thy name to bless, Thy grace adore, Thy power confess, From sin and strife to flee : One is our calling, one our name, The end of all our hopes the same, A crown of life with Thee. 3 Spirit of life, of love and peace, Unite our hearts, our joy increase, Thy gracious help supply : To each of us the blessing give, In Christian fellowship to live, In joyfull hope to die. 62 L. M. 0 Christ, our true and only Light, Enlighten those who sit in night ; Let those afar now hear Thy voice, And in Thy fold with us rejoice. 2 Fill with the radiance of Thy grace The souls now lost in error's maze, And all whom in their secret minds Some dark delusion haunts and blinds. 3 And all who else have strayed from Thee, O gently seek ! Thy healing be To every wounded conscience given, And let them also share Thy heaven. 4 O make the deaf to hear Thy Word, And teach the dumb to speak, dear Lord, Who dare not yet the faith avow, Though secretly they hold it now. 5 Shine on the darkened and the cold, Recall the wanderers from Thy fold, Unite all those who walk apart, Confirm the weak and doubting heart, 156 THE WORD AND THE CIIURCH. 6 So they with us may evermore Such grace with wondering thanks adore, And endless praise to Thee be given By all Thy Church in earth and heaven. 163 Iambic. 8, 7. OGod, from heaven look down and see A sight which well majr move Thee : Of godly men how few there be, Forsaken we who love Thee ! Withheld is Thy pure Word, the light Of faith itself extinguished quite In all the sons of Adam. 2 Fictions they teach with cunning art, And lies of man's invention ; Not grounded on God's Word, their heart Breeds naught but strange dissension ; One chooses this, another that, Untold division they create, Though saint-like in appearance. 3 May God root out all heresy. And of false teachers rid us, Who proudly say : Tush, who is he That shall our speech forbid us ! We have the right and might alone, And what we say must stand, we own None as our lord and master." 4 Therefore saith God, "I must arise, The poor suffer wrong-doing ; To me ascend my people's sighs, And I have heard their suing: My saving Word shall take the field, Shall be the poor man's strength and shield, Shall conquer all oppose r-.-' 5 As silver seven times furnace-tried; Is pure from all its dros THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 157 So doth the Word of God abide The brighter for its crosses ; For trial shows its worth aright, And manifests its strength, and light, That through all lands it shineth. 6 O God, preserve it pure and free From this vile generation, And let us be preserved by Thee From their abomination ; The wicked walk on every side, When 'mid Thy flock the vile abide In power and are exalted. 164 L.M. 0 SPIRIT of the living God ! In all Thy plenitude of grace, Where'er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race ! 2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love, To preach the reconciling Word ; Give power and unction from above, Where'er the joyful sound is heard. 3 Be darkness, at Thy coming, light ; Confusion — order, in Thy path ; Souls without strength inspire with might ; Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4 O Spirit of the Lord ! prepare A sinful world their God to meet ; Breathe Thou abroad like morning air, Till hearts of stone begin to beat. 5 Baptize the nations ; far and nigh The triumphs of the cross record : The name of Jesus glorify, Till every kindred call Him Lord. 6 God from eternity hath willed, All flesh shall His salvation see : 158 THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. So he the Father's love fulfilled. The Saviour's sufferings crowned through Thee. 165 Ianihic. 8,7. THE mouth of fools doth God confess, But while their lips draw nigh Him, Their heart is full of wickedness, And all their deeds deny Him. Corrupt are they, and every one Abominable works hath done ; There is not one well-doer. 2 The Lord looked from His heavenly throne On all mankind below Him, To see if there were any one Who truly sought to'know Him ; Who all his understanding bent To search His holy Word, intent To do His will in earnest. 3 But none there was who walked with God For all aside had slidden, Delusive paths of folly trod, And followed lusts forbidden ; Not one there was who practiced good, Yet many deemed, in haughty mood, Their deeds to God were pleasing. 4 How long, by folly blindly led, Will they oppress the needy, And eat my people up like bread ? So fierce are they and greedy ! In God they put no trust at all, Nor will on Him in trouble call, But be their own providers. 5 Therefore their heart is never still, A constant fear dismays them ; God is with him who doih His will, Who trusts Him and obeys Him; THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 159 Ye shame the counsel of the poor, And mock him when he doth assure That God is e'er his refuge. 6 Who shall to Israel's outcast race From Zion bring salvation ? God will Himself at length show grace And loose the captive nation ; That will He do by Christ their King ; Let Jacob then be glad and sing, And Israel be joyful. 166 cm. THE Saviour calls ; let every ear Attend the heavenly sound. Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear ; Hope smiles reviving round. 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, Here streams of bounty flow, And life, and health, and bliss impart, To banish mortal woe. 3 Here springs of sacred pleasure i.„ To ease your every pain ; Immortal fountain ! full supplies ! Nor shall you thirst in vain. 4 Ye sinners come, 'tis mercy's voice ; The gracious call obey : Mercy invites to heavenly joys, And can you yet delay ? 5 Dear Saviour, draw reluctant hearts ; To Thee let sinners fly, And take the bliss Thy love imparts, And drink and never die. 167 s.m. THE Spirit, in our hearts, Is whispering, "Sinner come !" The Bride, the Church of Christ, proclaims To all His children, "Come I" i60 THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 2 Let him that heareth say- To all about him, "Come !" Let him that thirsts for righteousness, To Christ, the Fountain, come ! 3 Yes, whosoever will, O let him freely come, And freely drink the stream of life ; 'Tis Jesus bids him come. 4 Lo, Jesus, who invites, Declares, "I quickly come ;" Lord, even so ! I wait Thine hour ; O blest Redeemer, come ! 168 L. M. THINE honor rescue, Christ our Lord ! Hear Zion's sighs, and help afford ; Destroy the wiles of mighty foes, Who now Thy Word and truth oppose. 2 Their craft of vaunting pomp are great ; High beat their hearts, with power elate ; Our dearest hopes they but deride, They deem us nothing in their pride. 3 Forgive, O Lord, our sins forgive, Grant us Thy grace and let us live ; Convince Thy foes throughout the land That godless counsels shall not stand. 4 Preserve Thy little flock in peace, Nor let Thy boundless mercy cease ; Let it to ail the world appear That Thy true Church indeed is here. 5 That Thou art with us, loud proclaim, Who put' st our enemies to shame, Dost all their haughtiness suppress, And help Thine own in their distress. THE WORD AND THE CHURCH. 161 169 L.M WHEN Israel through the desert passed, A fiery pillar went before, To guide them through the dreary waste, And lessen the fatigues they bore. 2 Such is Thy glorious Word, O God ! 'Tis for our light and guidance given ; It sheds its luster all abroad, And points the path to bliss and heaven 3 It fills the soul with sweet delight, And quickens its inactive powers ; It sets our wand'ring footsteps right, Displays Thy love, and kindles ours. 4 Its promises rejoice our hearts ; Its doctrines are divinely true ; "While highest wisdom it imparts, It comforts and instructs us too. 5 Ye favored lands, that have this Word, Ye saints, who feel its saving power, Unite your tongues to praise the Lord, And His distinguished grace adore! 170 8,7,4,7^ ZION stands with hills surrounded, Zion, kept by power divine ; All her foes shall be confounded, Though the world in arms combine. Happy Zion, What a happy lot is thine ! 2 Every human tie may perish ; Friend to friend unfaithful prove ; Brothers cease their own to cherish ; Heaven and earth at last remove : But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love. 102 CATECHISM. 3 In the furnace God may prove thee, Thence to bring thee forth more bright, But can never cease to love thee ; Thou art precious in His sight : God is with thee, God, thine everlasting Light. XIV. CATECHISM. 171 L.M. LORD, grant that we e'er pure retain The catechismal doctrine plain, As Luther taught the heavenly truth In simple words to tender youth. 2 That we Thy holy Law may know And mourn our sin and all its woe, And yet believe in Father, Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One. 3 That we on Thee, our Father, call Who canst and wilt give help to all ; That as Thy children we may live, Whom Thou in Baptism didst receive. 4 That, if we fall, we rise again, Repentingly confess our sin, And take the Sacrament in faith ; — Amen. God grant a happy death ! 1. THE DECALOGUE. 172 8,8,8,7,4. THAT man a godly life might live, God did these ten commandments give By His true servant Moses, high Upon the mount Sinai. Have mercy, Lord ! CATECHISM. 163 2 I am Thy God and Lord alone, No other God beside me own ; Put Thy whole confidence in me, And love me e'er cordially. Have mercy, Lord ! 3 By idle word and speech profane Take not my holy name in vain, And praise but that as good and true Which I myself say and do. Have mercy, Lord ! 4 Hallow the day which God hath blest, That thou and all thy house may rest ; Keep hand and heart from labor free, That God may so work in thee. Have mercy, Lord ! 5 Give to thy parents honor due, Be dutiful, and loving too, And help them when their strength decays, So shalt thou have length of days. Have mercy, Lord ! 6 In sinful wrath thou shalt not kill, Nor hate, nor render ill for ill ; Be patient and of gentle mood, And to thy foe do thou good. Have mercy, Lord j 7 Be faithful to thy marriage vows, Thy heart give only to thy spouse ; Thy life keep pure,' and lest thou sin, Use temp'rance and discipline, Have mercy, Lord ] 8 Steal not ; all usury abhor, Nor wring their life-blood from the poor ; But open wide thy loving hand To all the poor in the land. Have mercy, Lord ! 164 CATECHISM. 9 Bear not false witness, nor belie Thy neighbor by foul calumny ; Defend his innocence from blame, With charity hide his shame. Have mercy, Lord ! 10 Thy neighbor's house desire thou not, His wife, nor aught that he hath got, But wish that his such good may be, As thy heart doth wish for thee. Have mercy Lord ! 11 God these commandments gave, therein To show thee, child of man, thy sin, And make thee also well perceive, How man unto God should live. Have mercy, Lord ! 12 Help us, Lord Jesus Christ, for we A mediator have in Thee ; Our works cannot salvation gain, They merit but endless pain. Have mercy, Lord ! 1 73 8,8,8,7,4. WILT thou, O man, live happily, And dwell with God eternally ? The ten commandments keep, for thus Our God Himself biddeth us. Have mercy, Lord ! 2 I am thy Lord and God ! take heed No other god doth thee mislead ; Thy heart shall trust alone in me, Thou shalt my own kingdom be. Have mercy, Lord ! 3 Honor my name in word and deed, And call on me in time of need ; Hallow tihe Sabbath, that I may Work in +hy heart on that day. Have mercy, Lord I CATECHISM. 165 4 Obedient always, next to ine, To father and to mother be ; Kill no man, but to wrath be slow; Be true to thy marriage vow. Have mercy, Lord ! 5 Steal not, nor do thy neighbor wrong By bearing witness with false tongue ; Thy neighbor's wife desire thou not, Nor grudge him aught he hath got. Have mercy, Lord ! W 2. THE CREED. 174 8,7,7,7,7,7. E all believe in One true God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Present Helper in all need, Praised by all the heavenly host, By whose mighty power alone All is made, and wrought, and done. And we believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God, and Mary's Son, Who descended from His throne, And for us salvation won ; By whose blood and death are we Rescued from all misery. And we confess the Holy Ghost. Who from both fore'er proceeds; Who upholds and comforts us In the midst of fears and needs. Blest and holy Trinity, Praise forever be to Thee ! 166 CATECHISM. 175 8s. WE all believe in one true God, Maker of the earth and heaven, The Father, who to us in love Hath the claim of children given: He in soul and body feeds us, All we want his hand provides us, Through all snares and perils leads us, Watches that no harm betides us ; He oares for us by day .and night, All things are governed by His might. 2 And we believe in Jesus Christ, His own Son, our Lord, possessing An equal Godhead, throne and might, Through whom comes the Father's blessing Conceived of the Holy Spirit, Born of Mary, virgin-mother, That lost man might life inherit, Made true man, our Elder Brother, Was crucified for sinful men, And raised by God to life again. 3 We in the Holy Ghost believe, Who sweet grace and comfort giveth, And with the Father and the Son In eternal glory liveth ; Who the Christian Church doth even Keep in unity of spirit ; Sins are truly here forgiven Through the blest Redeemer's merit ; All flesh shall rise again, and we Shall live with God eternally ; Amen. 3. The lord's prayer. l. m. |UK Father, Thou in heaven above, Who biddest us to dwell in love, 01 CATECHISM. 167 As brothers of one family, And cry for all we need to Thee : — Teach us to mean the words we say, And from the inmost heart to pray. 2 Thy name be hallowed ! help us Lord, To keep in purity Thy Word, And lead according to Thy name, A holy life, untouched by blame ; Let no false teachings do us hurt, All poor deluded souls convert. 3 Thy kingdom come ! Thine let it be In time, and through eternity ! O let Thy Holy Spirit dwell With us, to rule and guide us well; From Satan's mighty power and rage Preserve Thy Church from age to age 4 Thy will be done on earth, O Lord, As where in heaven Thou art adored ! Patience in time of grief bestow, Obedience in weal and woe ; Our sinful flesh and blood control That thwart Thy will within the soul. 5 Give us this day our daily bread And all that for this life we need ; From war and strife be our Defence, From famine and from pestilence, That we may live in godly peace, Unvexed by cares and avarice. 6 Lord, all our trespasses forgive, That they our hearts no more may grieve, As we forgive their trespasses Who unto us have done amiss ; Thus let us dwell in charity, And serve each other willingly. 168 CATECHISM. 7 Into temptation lead us not ; And when the Foe doth war and plot Against our souls on every hand, Then armed with faith, O may we stand Against him as a valiant host, Through comfort of the Holy Ghost. 8 From evil, Lord, deliver us ! The times and days are perilous ; Redeem us from eternal death ; And when we yield our dying breath, Console us, grant us calm release, And take our souls to Thee in peace. 9 Amen ! that is, So let it be ! Confirm our faith continually, That we may doubt not, but believe That what we ask we shall receive ; Thus in Thy name and at Thy word We say: Amen ; O hear us, Lord ! 4. BAPTISM. 177 9,8,9,8,8,8 BAPTIZED into Thy name most holy, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly, Among Thy seed, Thy chosen host; Buried with Christ, and dead to sin, Thy spirit now shall live within. 2 My loving Father, Thou dost take me To be henceforth Thy child and heir ; My faithful Saviour, Thou dost make me The fruit of all Thy sorrows share , Thou, Holy Ghost, wilt comfort me, When darkest clouds around I see. CATECHISM. 169 3 And I have vowed to fear and love Thee, And to obey Thee, Lord, alone ; I felt Thy Holy Spirit move me, And freely pledged myself Thine own, Renouncing sin to keep the faith, And war with evil unto death. My faithful God, Thou failest never, Thy covenant surely will abide f O cast me not away forever, Should I transgress it on my side ; If I have sore my soul defiled, Yet still forgive, restore Thy child. 5 Yea, all I am, and love most dearly, — To Thee I offer new the whole ; O let me. make my vows sincerely, Take full possession of my soul, Let naught within me, naught I own, Serve any will but Thine alone. 6 Depart, depart ! Thou P rince of darkness ! No more by thee I'll be enticed. Mine is indeed a tarnished conscience, But sprinkled with the blood of Christ. Away, vain world ! O sin, away ! Lo ! I renounce you all this day. 7 And never let my purpose falter, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, But keep me faithful to Thine altar, Till Thou shaft call me from my post ; So unto Thee I live and die, And praise Thee evermore on high. 178 - 7,8,8. BLESSED Jesus, here we stand, Met to do as Thou hast spoken, And this child, at Thy command, Now we bring to Thee, in token 170 CATECHISM. i That to Christ it here is given : j For of such shall be Thy heaven. 2 Yes, Thy warning voice is plain, And we would obey it duly: "He who is not born again, Heart and life renewing truly, Born of water and the Spirit, Will My kingdom ne'er inherit." 3 Therefore hasten we to Thee, — Take the pledge we bring, O take it ! Let us here Thy glory see, And in tender pity make it Now Thy child, and leave it never, Thine on earth, and Thine forever. 4 "Wash it, Jesus, in Thy blood, From the sin-stain of its nature ; Let it rise from out this flood Clothed in Thee, a new born creature ; May it, washed as Thou hast bidden, In thine innocence be hidden. 5 Turn the darkness into light, To Thy grace receive and save it ; Heal the Serpent's venomed bite, In the font where now we lave it ; Here let flow a Jordan river, And from leprosy deliver. 6 Make it, Head, Thy member now ; Shepherd, take Thy lamb and feed it ; Prince of peace, its Peace be Thou ; Way of life, to heaven lead it ; Vine, this branch may nothing sever, Graft by faith in Thee forever. CATECHISM. 171 7 Now into Thy heart we pour Prayers, that from our hearts proceeded ; Let our sighing heavenward soar, Let our warm desires be heeded ; Write the name we now have given, — "Write it in the book of heaven. 179 8,7,7. TO Jordan came our Lord, the Christ, To do God's pleasure willing. And there was by Saint John baptized, All righteousness fulfilling ; There did He consecrate a bath To wash away transgression, And quench the bitterness of death By His own blood and passion ; He would a new life give us. 2 So hear ye all, and well perceive What God doth call Baptism, And what a Christian should believe, Who error shuns and schism : That we should water use, the Lord Declareth in His pleasure, Not simple water, but the Word And Spirit without measure ; — He is the true Baptizer. 3 To show us this, He hath His word With signs and symbols given ; On Jordan's banks was plainly heard The Father's voice from heaven: "This is my well-beloved Son, In whom my soul delighteth ; Hear him !" Yea, hear Him every one, Whom He Himself inviteth ; Hear and obey His teaching I 172 CATECHISM. 4 In tender manhood God the Son In Jordan's water standeth ; The Holy Ghost from heaven's throne In dove-like form descendeth ; That thus the truth be not denied, Nor should our faith e'er waver, That the Three Persons all preside At Baptism's holy laver, And dwell with the believer. 5 Thus Jesus His disciples sent Go, teach ye every nation, That, lost in sin, they must repent, And flee from condemnation ; He that believes and is baptized Shall thereby have salvation, A new-born man he is in Christ, From death free and damnation, He shall inherit heaven. 6 Who in this mercy hath not faith, Nor aught therein discerneth, Is yet in sin, condemned to death And fire that ever burneth ; His holiness avails him not, Nor aught which he is doing ; His inborn sin brings all to naught, And maketh sure his ruin ; Himself he cannot succor. 7 The eye of sense alone is dim, And nothing sees but water ; Faith sees Christ Jesus, and in Him The Lamb ordained for slaughter ; It sees the cleansing fountain, red With the dear blood of Jesus, Which from the sins, inherited From fallen Adam, frees us, And from our own misdoings. CATECHISM. 173 5. ABSOLUTION. I >< I L. M. FAITHFUL God, we worship Thee ! Thou pardon'st our iniquity, Thou grantest help in sin's distress, And soul and body Thou dost bless. 0 2 Thou, through Thy servant, say'st to me : "Thy sins are all forgiven thee, Depart in peace ; but sin no more, And e'er my pardoning grace adore." 3 O Lord, we bless Thy gracious heart, For Thou Thyself dost heal our smart, Through Christ our Saviour's precious blood, Which for the sake of sinners flowed. 4 Give us Thy Spirit, peace afford Now and forever, gracious Lord ! Thy Word and holy Sacrament Preserve to us, till life is spent. 181 L.M. YEA, as I live, Jehovah saith, I do not wish the sinner's death, But that he turn from error's ways, Repent and live through endless days. 2 Hence Christ His f oll'wers gave command : Go forth and preach in every land ; Pardon to every soul extend That mourns, believes and will amend. 3 Whose sins soever ye remit, I truly pardon and acquit ; Whose sins soever ye retain, Condemned and guilty shall remain. 174 CATECHISM. 4 What ye shall bind, that bound shall be ; What ye shall loose, that shall be free ; To all alike the keys are given To ope and close the gates of heaven. 5 They who believe, when ye proclaim The joyful tidings in my name, That I for them my blood have shed, Are free from guilt and judgment drea ■': 6 The words which Absolution give Are His who died that we might live ; The minister Whom Christ has sent Is but His humble instrument. 7 However great our sin maybe, The Absolution sets us free, Appointed by God's own dear Son To bring the pardon He has won. 8 When ministers lay on their hands, Absolved by Christ the sinner stands ; He who by grace the Word believes, The purchase of His blood receives. 9 This is the Power of Holy Keys, It binds and doth again release ; The Church retains them at her side, Our Mother and Christ's holy Bride. 10 Let those who stings of conscience bear, Whom sin would drive to dark despair, To Jesus come with trustful mind And peace in Absolution find. 11 All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee For Absolution full and free, In which Thou showest forth Thy grace From false indulgence guard our race. CATECHISM. 175 12 Praise God, the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, As 'twas, is now, and so shall be, World without end, eternally ! 6. THE LCriD'S STPPER. 182 8s. ,ECK thyself, my soul, with gladness, D Leave the gloomy haunts of sadness, Come into the daylight's splendor, There with joy thy praises render Unto Him whose grace unbounded Hath this wondrous banquet founded ; High o'er all the heavens He reigneth, Yet to dwell with thee He deigneth. 2 Hasten as a bride to meet Him, And with loving reverence greet Him, For with words of life immortal Now He knocketh at thy portal ; Haste to ope the gates before Him, Saying, while thou dost adore Him, "Suffer, Lord, that I receive Thee, And I never more will leave Thee." 3 He who costly goods desireth To obtain, much gold requireth ; But to freely give the treasure Of Thy love is Thy good pleasure, For on earth there is no coffer Which as payment we might offer For this cup Thy blood containing, And this manna, on us raining. 4 Ah ! how hungers all my spirit For the love I do not merit ! Oft have I, with sighs fast thronging, Thought upon this food with longing, 1?6 CATECHISM. In the battle well-nigh worsted, For this cup of life have thirsted, For the Friend, who here invites us, And to God Himself unites us. 5 Now I sink before Thee lowly, Filled with joy most deep and holy, As with trembling awe and wonder On Thy mighty works I ponder, How, by mystery surrounded, Depths no man hath ever sounded, None may dare to pierce unbidden, Secrets that with Thee are hidden. 6 Nay, though reason here doth ponder, It can never reach this wonder, That this bread is never lessened, Though it nourish thousands present, And that Christ His blood is giving With the wine we are receiving. O, these mysteries unsounded Are by God alone expounded ! 7 Sun, who all my life doth brighten, Light, who dost my soul enlighten, Joy, the sweetest man e'er knoweth, Fount, whence all my being floweth, — At Thy feet I cry, my Maker, Let me be a fit partaker Of this blessed food from heaven, For our good, Thy glory, given. 8 Lord, Thy fervent love hath driven Thee to leave Thy throne in heaven, For us on the cross to languish, And to die in bitter anguish, To forgo all joy and gladness, And to shed Thy blood in sadness, Which we drink now ; grant that never We forget Thy love, dear Saviour ! CATECHISM. 177 9 Jesus, Bread of life, I pray Thee, Let me gladly here obey Thee, Never to my hurt iuvited, Be Thy love with love requited ; From this banquet let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep love's treasure ; Through the gifts Thou here dost give me As Thy guest in. heaven receive me. 183 8,8,7,8. JESUS CHRIST, our blessed Saviour, Turned away God's wrath forever ; Suffering pains no tongue can tell, He saved us from the pains of hell. 2 To remind us that, to save us, He hath died, His flesh He gave us With this bread, a quick'ning food, And with this wine, His precious blood. 3 Whoso to this board repaireth, Take good heed how He prepareth ; Death instead of life shall he Receive who comes unworthily. 4 Praise the Father, God in heaven, Who such precious food hath given, And for sins which thou hast done Hath caused to die His only Son. 5 Thou shalt hold with faith unshaken, That this food is to be taken By the sick who are distressed, By those whose heart is sin-oppressed, 6 To such grace and mercy turneth Every soul that truly mourneth ; — Art thou well ? — Avoid this board, Lest thou receive an ill reward. 178 CATECHISM. 7 Christ says : Come, ye heavy-laden, I your weary hearts will gladden ; They that are yet strong and well, Despise the best physician's skill. 8 Couldst thou earn thine own salvation, Useless were my death and passion ; This feast is uot spread for thee, If thine own helper thou wilt be. 9 If thou this believest truly, And confession makest duly, Thou a welcome guest art here, This heavenly food thy soul shall cheer. 10 But the fruits must not be missing, Love thy neighbor without ceasing, That true love let him receive, Which here to thee thy God doth give. 184 7s. LO, upon the altar lies Bread of heaven from the skies : Food to mortal wanderers given, To the sons and heirs of heaven. 2 Jesus, Shepherd of the sheep 1 Thou Thy flock in safety keep. Living Bread ! Thy life supply, Strengthen us, or else we die. 3 Thou, who feedest us below ! Source of all we have or know ! Grant that with Thy saints above We may reach Thy feast of love ! 185 Iambic. 8, 7. LORD Jesus, Thou art truly good ! Thou spreadst for our salvation Thy body and Thy blood as food, And giv'st us invitation ; CATECHISM. 179 As weary souls, with sin oppressed, We come to Thee for needed rest, For counsel and forgiveness. 2 Although Thou didst ascend to heaven, Where angels bow before Theet And now to mortals 'tis not given By sight here to adore Thee, Until begins Thy judgment grand, When we before Thy throne shall stand, And cheerfully behold Thee ; 3 Yet art Thou ever with us, Lord, And with Thy congregation, And not confined — so says Thy Word — To any habitation. Firm as a rock Thy Word still stands, Unshaken by the en'mies' hands, Though they be e'er so cunning. 4 Thou say' st : "This is my body; eat, And orally receive me ! This is my blood ; drink all of it, And henceforth never leave me !" What Thou hast spoken, true must be : Thou art almighty, and with Thee lmpossible«is nothing. 5 Although my reason cannot see How in so many places , Thy body at a time may be, Yet faith Thy Word embraces. How it can be, I leave to Thee. Thy Word alone sufficeth me, For Thou wilt that we trust it. P Lord, I believe in simple trust, Strength in my weakness give me, For I am naught but sinful dust, Nor of Thy Word bereave me ! 180 CATECHISM. Thy Baptism, Supper, and Thy Word, My consolation are, O Lord, For they contain my treasure. 7 Grant that we worthily receive Thy Supper, Lord our Saviour, That for our sins we truly grieve, And prove by our behaviour That we obtained Thy saving grace, And trust in it throughout our days ; Then will our life be godly. 8 For Thy consoling Supper, Lord, Be praised throughout all ages 1 Preserve it, for with one accord The world against it rages. Grant that Thy body and Thy blood May be my comfort and sweet food In my last moments. Amen ! 186 11,8,11,8,5,9,9,6,7,5. MAY God be praised henceforth and blest for- ever, Who, Himself both Gift and Giver, With His own flesh and blood our souls doth nourish ; May they grow thereby and nourish ! O Lord, have mercy ! By Thy holy body, the selfsame Which from Thine own mother Mary came, By the drops Thou didst bleed, Help us in the hour of need ! O Lord, have mercy I 2 Thou hast to death Thy holy body given, Life to win for us in heaven ; REPENTANCE. 181 By stronger love, dear Lord, Thou couldst not bind us, Whereof this should well remind us. O Lord, have mercy ! Lord, Thy love constrained Thee for our good Mighty things to do by Thy dear blood ; Thou hast paid all we owed, Thou hast made our peace with God. O Lord, have mercy ! May God bestow on us His grace and blessing, That, His holy footsteps tracing, We walk as brethren dear in love and union, Nor repent this sweet communion. O Lord, have mercy! Let not Thy good Spirit forsake us, Grant that heavenly minded He make us, That Thy poor Church may see Days of peace and unity. O Lord, have mercy ! XV. REPENTANCE. 187 Iambic. 8,7. ALAS, my God ! my sins are great, My conscience doth upbraid me ; And now I find that in my strait No man hath power to aid me. 2 And fled I hence, in my despair, In some lone spot to hide me, My griefs would still be with me there, And peace still be denied me. 3 Lord, Thee I seek ; — I merit naught, Yet pUy and restore me ; Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot, Thy Son hath suffered for me. 182 REPENTANCE. 4 If pain and woe must follow sin, Then be my path still rougher, Here spare me not : if heaven I win, On earth I gladly suffer. 5 But curb my heart, forgive my guilt, Make Thou my patience firmer, For they must miss the good Thou wilt, Who at Thy chastenings murmur. 6 Then deal with me as seems Thee best, Thy grace will help me bear it, If but at last I see Thy rest, And with my Saviour share it. 188 s.m. AND wilt Thou pardon, Lord, A sinner such as I ? Although Thy book his crimes record Of such a crimson dye. 2 So deep are they engraved, — So terrible their fear : The righteous scarcely shall be saved, And where shall I appear? 3 O Thou Physician blest, Make clean my guilty soul ! And me, by many a sin oppressed, Restore, and keep me whole 1 4 I know not how to praise Thy mercy and Thy love ; But deign Thy servant to upraise, And I shall learn above. 189 L.M. BEHOLD a Stranger at the door ! He gently knocks, has knocked before, Has waited long, is waiting still ; You treat no other friend so ill. •REPENTANCE. 183 2 But will He prove a friend indeed ? He will, the very friend you need ; — The Man of Nazareth, 'tis He, With garments dyed on Calvary. 3 O lovely attitude ! He stands With melting heart and laden hands ; O matchless kindness ! and He shows This matchless kindness to His foes. 4 Admit Him, lest His anger burn, And He, departing, ne'er return : Admit Him, or the hour's at hand, When, at His door, denied you'll stand. 190 7s. COME, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer : He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 Thou art coming to a King : Large petitions with thee bring ; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much. 3 With my burden I begin : — Lord, remove this load of sin ! Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest ! .Take possession of my breast ; There Thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer ; As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. 184 REPENTANCE. 6 Show me what I have to do, Every hour my strength renew ; Let me live a life of faith, Let me die Thy people's death. 191 7s. COME, said Jesus' sacred voice, Come, and make my paths your choice ; 1 will guide you to your home ; Weary pilgrim, hither come ! 2 Sinner, come ! for here is found Balm that flows for every wound : Peace that ever shall endure ; Rest eternal, sacred, sure. 192 7s. COME, ye weary sinners, come, All who feel your heavy load ; Jesus calls His wanderers home ; Hasten to your pardoning God. 2 Come, ye guilty souls oppressed, Answer to the Saviour's call: "Come, and I will give you rest ; Come, and I will save you all." 3 Jesus, full of truth and love, We Thy gracious call obey ; Faithful let Thy mercies prove, Take our load of guilt away. 4 Fain we would on Thee rely, • Cast on Thee our sin and care : To Thine arms of mercy fly, Find our lasting quiet there. 5 Lo, we come to Thee for ease : True and gracious as Thou art, REPENTANCE. 185 Now our weary souls release, Write forgiveness on our heart. 193 lis. DELAY not, delay not, O sinner, draw near, The waters of life are now flowing for Thee ; No price is demanded ; the Saviour is here ; Redemption is purchased, salvation is free- 2 Delay not, delay not, why longer abuse The love and compassion of Jesus, thy God? A fouutain is opened ; how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleansed in His pardoning blood ? 3 Delay not, delay not, O sinner, to come, For mercy still lingers, and calls thee to-day ; Her voice is not heard in the vale of the tomb ; Her message, unheeded, will soon pass away. 4 Delay not, delay not, the Spirit of grace, Long grieved and resisted, may take its sad flight, And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race, To sink in the gloom of eternity's night. 5 Delay not, delay not, the hour is at hand ; The earth shall dissolve, and the heavens shall fade ; The dead, small and great, in the judgment shall stand ; What power then, O sinner, shall lend thee its aid? 194 L. M. HASTEN, O sinner, to be wise, And stay not for the morrow's sun, The longer wisdom you despise, The harder is she to be won. 186 REPENTANCE. 2 O hasten, mercy to implore, And stay not for the morrow's sun, For fear thy season should be o'er Before this evening's course be run. 3 Hasten, O sinner, to return, And stay not for the morrow's sun, For fear thy lamp should fail to burn, Before the needful work is done. 4 Hasten, O sinner, to be blest, And stay not for the morrow's sun, For fear the curse should thee arrest Before the morrow is begun. 195 7,8,7. " TESUS sinners doth receive !" J O may all this saying ponder Who in sin's delusions live, And from God and heaven wander ! This alone sure hope can give — "Jesus sinners doth receive ! 2 We deserve but grief and shame, Yet His words, rich grace revealing, Pardon, peace, and life proclaim ; Here their ills have perfect healing Who with humble hearts believe — *'Jesus sinners doth receive I" 3 Sheep that from the fold did stray, Every faithful shepherd seeketh ; Weary souls that lost their way, Christ the Shepherd seeks and taketh In His arms, that they may live-^= "Jesus sinners doth receive !' 4 Come, ye sinners, one and all, Come, ye all have invitation j REPENTANCE. 187 Come, obey His gracious call, Come and take His free salvation ! Firmly in these words believe : "Jesus sinners doth receive !" 5 I, a sinner, come to Thee, And acknowledge my transgression ; Tender mercy show to me, Grant me graciously remission ; Let these words my soul relieve : "Jesus sinners doth receive !" 6 Henceforth I need fear no foe ; Were as scarlet my transgression, It shall be as white as snow By the virtue of Thy passion ; For in these words I believe : "Jesus sinners doth receive." 7 Now my conscience is at ease, Now I fear no condemnation. He who grants me full release Hath atoned for my transgression ; In true faith to Him I cleave— "Jesus sinners doth receive I" 8 "Jesus sinners doth receive !" Me, too, hath received the Saviour, Opening heaven, that I may live With my Lord in bliss forever ; Gladly, then, this world I leave — "Jesus sinners doth receive !" 196 8s. LORD Jesus Christ, in Thee alone My only hope on earth I place, For other comforter is none, No help have I but in Thy grace. There is no man nor creature here. No angel in the heavenly sphere, 188 REPENTANCE Who at my need can succor me I cry to Thee, For Thee I trust implicitly. 2 My sin is very sore and great, I mourn beneath its dreadful load ; O free me from this heavy weight, My Saviour, through Thy precious blood ; And with Thy Father for me plead That Thou hast suffered in my stead ; From me the burden then is rolled. Lord, I lay hold On Thy dear promises of old. 3 And in Thy mercy now bestow True Christian faith on me, O Lord ! That all the sweetness I may know Which in Thy holy cross is stored, Love Thee o'er earthly pride or pelf, And love my neighbor as myself ; And when, at last, is come my end, Be Thou my Friend, From Satan's wiles my soul defend. 4 Glory to God in highest heaven, The Father of eternal love ; To His dear Son, for sinners given, Whose ivatchful grace we daily prove ; To God the Holy Ghost on high ; O ever be His comfort nigh, And teach us, in His love and fear To please Him here, And serve Him in the heavenly sphere ! 197 L.M. God, Thou righteous, faithful Lord, I have not kept Thy holy Word, But sinned, and oft offended Thee ; Now I repent — it grieveth me ! 0 REPENTANCE. 189 2 Thou, Father, merciful and kind, No pleasure in my death dost find, But strong desire doth in Thee burn. That I should unto Thee return. 3 Since Thou, dear Father, callest me, I, poor lost sinner, come to Thee, Relying on Christ's precious blood Which from His holy five wounds flowed. 4 I pray through Christ, Thine only Son, Who for my good here flesh put on ; Thy love to me let never fail ; O'er justice let Thy grace prevail. 5 In mercy, Father, let Thy grace Through Jesus' blood my sins efface ; Then I, the poor lost child, will be From all my sins forever free. 6 Grant that, according to Thy Word, I lead a godly life, O Lord, And let me, after time is o'er, Inherit life f orevermore. 0 198 L. M. JESUS, Lamb of God, who art The Life and Comfort of my heart, I, wretched sinner, come to Thee And bring so many sins with me. 2 O God, my sinfulness is great, I groan beneath a dreadful weight ; Yet, be Thou merciful, I pray, Take guilt and punishment away. 3 Saint John, the Baptist, biddeth me To cast my burden, Lord, on Thee, Since Thou hast left Thy heavenly throne, That for our sins Thou mightst atone. 1(J0 REPENTANCE. 4 Help me amend my ways, O Lord, And willingly obey Thy Word ; Do always, then, abide with me, And when I die take me to Thee. 199 h. m. THOU that hear'st when sinners crv, Though all my crimes before Thee lie, Behold them not with angry look, But blot their memory from Thy book. 0 2 Create my nature pure within, And form my soul averse to sin ; Let Thy good Spirit ne'er depart, Nor hide Thy presence from my heart. 3 I cannot live without Thy light, Cast out and banished from Thy sight ; Thy holy joys, my God, restore, And guard me that I fall no more. 4 Though I have grieved Thy Spirit, Lord, His help and comfort still afford ; And let me now come near Thy throne, To plead the merits of Thy Son. 5 A broken heart, my God, my King, Is all the sacrifice I bring ; Look down, O Lord with pitying eye And save the soul condemned to die. 6 O may Thy love inspire my tongue! Salvation shall be all my song ; And all my powers shall join to bless The Lord, my Strength and Righteousness. REPENTANCE. 191 200 Iambic. 8,7. ,UT of the depths I cry to Thee, 0 Lord, hear my lamentation ; Bend down Thy gracious ear to me, And grant my supplication ; For if Thou fix Thy searching eye On all sin and iniquity, Who, Lord, can stand before Thee ? 2 But love and grace with Thee prevail, O God, our sins forgiving ; The best and holiest deeds must fail Of all before Thee living ; Before Thee none can boasting stand, But all must fear Thy strict demand, And live alone by mercy. 3 My hope I rest then on the Lord, And build not on my merit ; My heart shall trust His gracious Word, His goodness stays my spirit. His precious word assureth me, He will my Joy and Comfort be ; This is my firm reliance, 4 And though it tarry till the night And till the morn appeareth, My heart still trusteth in His might, It doubteth not, nor feareth. Do thus, O ye of Israel's seed, Ye of the Spirit born indeed, Wait for your God's appearing. 5 Though great our sins and sore our woes, His grace much more aboundeth ; His helping love no limit knows, Our utmost need it soundeth, Our Shepherd is the Lord, and He At last shall set his Israel free From all their sin and sorrow. 192 REPENTANCE. 201 L.M. RETURN, O wanderer, return, And seek an injured Father's face, Those warm desires that in thee burn Were kindled by reclaiming grace. 2 Return, O wanderer, return, And seek a Father's melting heart ; His pitying eyes thy grief discern, His hand shall heal thine inward smart. 3 Return, O wanderer, return, Thy Saviour bids thy spirit live ; Go to His bleeding feet, and learn How freely Jesus can forgive. 4 Return, O wanderer, return, And wipe away the falling tear ; 'Tis God who says, "No longer mourn," 'Tis mercy's voice invites thee near. 202 7s SINNERS, turn ; why will ye die ? God, your Maker, asks you — Why? God, who did your being give, Made you with Himself to live. 2 He the fatal cause demands, Asks the work of His own hands, — Why, ye thankless creatures, why Will ye cross His love and die ? 3 Sinners, turn; why will ye die ? God, your Saviour, asks you — Why ? He, who did your souls retrieve, Died Himself that you might live. 4 Will ye let Him die in vain ? Crucify your Lord again ? REPENTANCE. 193 Why, ye ransomed sinners, why Will ye slight His grace, and die ? 5 Sinners, turn ; why will ye die ? God, the Spirit asks you— Why? He who all your life-time strove, Wooed you to embrace His love. 6 Will ye not His grace receive ? Will ye still refuse to live ? 0 ye long-sought sinners, why Will ye grieve your God and die ? 203 l. m. 61. THE abyss of many a former sin Encloses me, and bars me in : Like billows my transgressions roll ; — Be Thou the Pilot of my soul ; And to salvation's harbor bring, Thou Saviour and Thou glorious King ! 2 My Father's heritage abused, Wasted by lust, by sin misused ; To shame and want and misery brought, The slave to many a fruitless thought : — 1 cry to Thee, who lovest men, O pity and receive again ! 3 In hunger now, no more possessed Of that my portion bright and blest, The exile and the alien see, Who yet would fain return to Thee ! And save me. Lord, who seeks to raise To Thy dear love the hymn of praise ! 4 With that saved thief my prayer I make, Remember for Thy mercy's sake ! With that poor publican I cry, Be merciful, O God most high ! 194 FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. With that lost prodigal I fain Back to my home would turn again ! 5 Mourn, mourn, my soul, with earnest care, And raise to Christ the contrite prayer : — O Thou who freely wast made poor, My sorrows and my sins to cure, Me, poor of all good works, embrace, Enriching with Thy boundless grace ! XVI. FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 204 cm. ALL that I was, my sin, my guilt, My death, was all my own ; All that I am, I owe to Thee, My gracious God, alone. 2 The evil of my former state Was mine, and only mine ; The good in which I now rejoice Is Thine, and only Thine. 3 The darkness of my former state, The bondage, all was mine ; The light of life in which I walk, The liberty, is Thine. 4 Thy grace first made me feel my sin, It taught me to believe ; Then, in believing, peace I found, And now I live, I live ! 5 All that I am, even here on earth, All that I hope to be When Jesus comes and glory dawns, I owe it, Lord, to Thee. FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 195 205 CM. APPROACH, my soul, the mercy seat, Where Jesus answers prayer ; There humbly fall before His feet, For none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea, " . '• "With this I venture nigh ; Thou callest burdened souls to Thee,— And such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed-, By wars without and fears within, I come to Thee for rest. 4 Be Thou my Shield and Hiding-place,; That, sheltered near Thy side, I may my herce Accuser face And tell Him, Thou hast died. - 5 O wondrous Love, to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners such as I Might plead Thy gracious name ! 206 H. M. ARISE, my soul, arise, Shake off thy guilty fears, The bleeding Sacrifice In my behalf appears ; Before the throne my Surety stands, My name is written on His hands. 2 He ever lives above, For me to intercede ; His all-redeeming love, His precious blood to plead ; His blood atoned for all our race, And sprinkles now the throne of grace. 196 FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 3 Five bleeding wounds He bears, Received on Calvary ; They pour effectual prayers, They strongly speak for me ; Forgive him, O forgive, they cry, Nor let that ransomed sinner die ! 4 The Father hears Him pray, His dear Anointed One: He cannot turn away, Cannot refuse His Son ; His Spirit answers to the blood, And tells me I am born of God. 5 My God is reconciled, His pardoning voice I hear: He owns me for His child, I can no longer fear ; With confidence I now draw nigh, And "Father, Abba Father I" cry. 207 l.m. BLEST is the man, forever blest, Whose guilt is pardoned by his God, Whose sins with sorrow are confessed, And covered with his Saviour's blood. 2 Blest is the man to whom the Lord Imputes not his iniquities, He pleads no merit of reward, And not on works, but grace relies. 3 From guile his heart and lips are free, His humble joy, his holy fear, With deep repentance well agree, And join to prove his faith sincere. 4 How glorious is that righteousness That hides and cancels all his sinsl FAITS ANU JUSTIFICATION. 197 While a bright evidence of grace Through his whole life appears and shines. 208 9,8,8. BY grace I'm saved — grace free and boundless ! My heart, believ'st thou this or not? Why tremblest thou with terror groundless ? Has Scripture e'er a falsehood taught ? Then this word also true must be : By grace there is a crown for thee. 2 By grace ! our works are all rejected, All claims of merit pass for naught ; The mighty Saviour, long expected, To us this blissful truth has brought, That He by death redeems our race, And we are saved alone by grace. 3 By grace ! mark well these words' true meaning, When thou dost sorrow sin-oppressed, When Satan threats with pride o'erweening, When troubled conscience sighs for rest ; What reason cannot comprehend It pleases God by grace to send. 4 By grace His Son, on earth appearing, Vouchsafed beneath thy woe to bend ; Hadst thou, damnation justly fearing, Done aught to render Him thy friend ? Was't not that He thy welfare sought, And but by grace deliverance wrought ? 5 By grace ! this ground of our salvation, As long as God is true, end'.ires : What saints have penned by inspiration, What God by His own Word assures, What all our faith must rest upon, Is grace, free grace, through His dear Son. 100 FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 6 By grace ! but think not, thou who livest Securely on in godless ways, That thou, — though all are called, — receivest The promised rest that wakes our praise ; By grace none find in heaven a place Who live in sin in hope of grace. 7 By grace ! they who have heard this sentence Must bid hypocrisy farewell ; For only after deep repentance The soul what grace imports can tell, To sin while grace a trifle seems, To faith it bright with glory beams. 8 By grace the timid hearts that languish, Find access to the Father's heart, When conflicts fierce and bitter anguish Bid all their joy and hopes depart. Where, ofttimes, should I strength obtain, Did grace my anchor hot remain ! 9 By grace ! on this in death I'll rest me, Rejoicing e'en though feeling naught ; I know my sin — it oft oppressed me — But Him, too, who salvation brought • My heart exults — grief flees apace — Because my soul is saved by grace. 10 By grace ! may sin and Satan hearken ! I bear my flag of faith in hand, And pass — for doubts my joy can't darken — The Red Sea to the Promised Land. I cling to what my Saviour taught, And trust it, whether felt or not. 209 Iambic. 8,7. DEAR Christians, one and all rejoice, With exultation springing, And with united heart and voice And holy rapture singing, FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 199 Tell how our God beheld our need, And sing His sweet and wondrous deed ; Right dearly it hath cost Him. 2 Fast bound in Satan's chains I lay, Death brooded darkly o'er me, My sin oppressed me night and day, Therein my mother bore me ; Deeper and deeper still I fell, Life had become a living hell, So firmly sin possessed me. 3 My good works could avail me naught, For they with sin were stained ; Free-will against God's judgment fought, And dead to good remained ; Grief drove me to despair, and I Had nothing left me but to die, To hell I fast was sinking. 4 Then God beheld my wretched state With deep commiseration ; He thought upon His mercy great, And willed my soul's salvation ; He turned to me a Father's heart — Not small the cost ! — to heal my smart, He gave His best and dearest. 5 He spake to His beloved Son : 'Tis time to take compassion ; Then go, my heart's most precious Crown, And bring to man salvation ; From sin and sorrow set him free, Slay bitter death for him, that he May live with Thee forever. 6 The Son His Father did obey, And, born of virgin-mother, 200 FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. lie came awhile on earth to stay, That He might be my brother. His mighty power He hidden bore, A servant's form like mine, He wore, To lead the Devil captive. " He spake to me : "Hold fast by me, I am thy Rock and Castle ; I wholly give myself for thee, For thee I strive and wrestle ; For I am thine, and thou art mine, Henceforth my place is also thine; The Foe shall ne^er part us. S The Foe shall shed my precious blood, Me of my life bereaving ; All this I suffer for thy good ; Be steadfast and believing. Life shall from death the victory win, Mine innocence shall bear thy sin, So art thou blest forever. t) Now to my Father I depart, From earth to heaven ascending, Thence heavenly wisdom to impart, The Holy Spirit sending ; He shall in trouble comfort thee, Teach thee to know and follow me, And into truth shall guide thee. 10 What I have done and taught, do thou To do and teach endeavor ; So shall my kingdom flourish now, And God be praised forever ; Take heed lest men with base alloy The heavenly treasure should destroy ; This counsel I bequeath thee." FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 201 210 s. m. GRACE ! 'tis a charming sound ! Harmonious to the ear ! Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contrived the way To save rebellious man ; And all the steps that grace display Which drew the wondrous plan. 3 Grace first inscribed my name In God's eternal book ; 'Twas grace that gave me to the Lamb, Who all my sorrows took. 4 Grace led my roving feet To tread the heavenly road ; And new supplies each hour I meet, While pressing on to God. 5 Grace taught my soul to pray, And made my eyes o'erflow ; 'Twas grace that kept me to this day, And will not let me go. 6 Grace all the work shall crown, Through everlasting days ; It lays in heaven the topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. 211 CM. I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest ; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast !" I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad ; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. 202 FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 2 I beard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water ; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live I" I came to Jesus and I drank Of that life-giving stream ; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's Light ; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright !" I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my Star, my Sun ; And in that Light of life I'll walk, Till traveling days are done. 212 7,6. I LA Y my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God ; He bears them all and frees us From the accursed load. I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stains White in His blood most precious, Till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my wants on Jesus ; All fullness dwells in Him ; He heals all my diseases, He doth my soul redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares ; He from them all releases, He all my sorrows shares. FAITH AKD JUSTIFICATION. 203 3 I rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine, His right hand me embraces, I on His breast recline. I love the name of Jesus, Immanuel, Christ, the Lord ; Like fragrance on the breezes His name abroad is poured. 4 I long to be like Jesus, Meek, loving, lowly, mild; I long to be like Jesus, The Father's holy child. I long to be with Jesus, Amid the heavenly throng, To sing with saints His praises, To learn the angels' song. 213 L.M. JESUS, Thy blood and righteousness My beauty are, my glorious dress ; 'Midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed, With joy shall I lift up my head. 2 When from the dust of death I rise, To claim my mansion in the skies — E'en then this shall be all my plea, "Jesus hath lived and died-for me." 3 Bold shall I stand in Thy great day, For who aught to my charge shall lay ? Fully through these absolved I am From sin and fear, from guilt and shame. 4 This spotless robe the same appears, When ruined nature sinks in years ; No age can change its glorious hue ; Thy blood preserves it ever new. 204 FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 5 And when the dead shall hear Thy voice, Thy banished children shall rejoice ; Their beauty this, their glorious dress, Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness ! 214 L.M. JUST as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind ; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 5 Just as I am — Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve ; Because Thy promise I believe, ^ Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 6 Just as I am — Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down, — Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come 1 I come 1 FAITH AND JUSTIFICATIGN. 2