FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON. D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY sec Cfce Dap^ours of tfje Cfmrdb of <£nglanO %>M.&UtA THE DAY-HOU,RS«S? OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWLY REVISED ACCORDING TO THE PRAYER-BOOK AND THE AUTHORISED TRANSLATION OP THE BIBLE. TWENTY-SEVENTH THOUSAND. " Thou shalt talk of them when thou sittest m thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou hest down, and when thou risest \vg>."—Deut. vi. 7. LONDON : J. MASTERS AND CO., 78, NEW BOND STREET. 1891. " He made the Moon also to serve in Her Season for a declaration of times, and a sign of the world. From the Moon is the sign of feasts." — Ecclus. xliii. 6, 7. Foemee Editions of this Book have been valued and used by many who desire to emulate the practice of the Psalmist in his religious observance of the hours of the day. The structure of our Book of Common Prayer has made us familiar with the methods, on which the Law and the Prophets are here, as of old, interwoven with the frame- work of devotion proper to the Seasons of our Christian Year. Its aim is to form and guide the mind of the worshipper by a constant and orderly use of the Treasures of Devotion contained in Holy Scripture, rather than by the modern plan of making prayer and praise exclu- sively a reflection of his own accidental mode of feeling. In this view of it I desire heartily to commend the New Edition of these Offices to my brethren, acknowledging the care with which they have been Edited, and praying that God may bless the use of them to the growth in spiritual attainments of all who are able to follow their rule. J. F. OXON. CUDDESDEN PALACE, Sept. 12, 1876. THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK. Plain Directions for using this Book .... Patris Sapientia ... ... The Kalendar ....... Tables and Rules for the Feasts and Fasts throughout the Year The Proper Services for the Seasons of the Christian Year, i.e Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, "Whitsuntide, and Trinity) The Psalter : Lauds— Sunday . Monday Tuesday "Wednesday . Thursday Friday Saturday Prime — Sunday On Festivals On week-days Terce Sext . None Vespers — Sunday Monday Tuesday "Wednesday Thursday Friday . Saturday Compline . The Penitential Psalms The Service Common of Saints : For the Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary For the Feast of an Apostle or Apostles The Service Proper of Holy-Days Appendix to the Service Proper of Holy-Days Table of Psalms .... Canticles Latin Hymns English Translations of Latin Hymns (Advent, PAGE vii x xi xxiii 1 139 147 151 153 156 159 162 166 171 171 179 183 186 190 196 199 201 204 207 211 215 226 231 235 240 293 300 300 301 302 PLAINS' DIRECTIONS FOE USING THIS BOOK. This Book consists of three parts : (A) the Proper Service for the Seasons ; (B) the Psalter, or Daily Service ; (C) the Common and Proper Service for Holy-Days. A. The Peopee Seevice foe the Seasons, as the name implies, contains those portions of the Service which follow the changing course of the Christian year: such are the "Antiphons" (or "Anthems") to the Psalms, the " Chapters," "Responses," "Hymns," " Antiphons " to Benedictus and Magnificat; also the "Collects," and occasionally the " Memorials." Each of these will find its own place in the Psalter. B. The Psaltee, consisting of the Seven Hours of Prayer, viz.. Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and Compline, may be described as a framework to receive the changing treasures of the Proper Services. C. The Common and Peopee Seevice eoe Holy-Days compre- hends the variations of the service for those immovable Festivals whereon are commemorated the Saints of God. The Service of Lauds begins with the Invocation of the Holy Trinity, and the Lord's Prayer, followed by a Terse (or V.,) with its Response (or R\ :) this f. and Rr. vary according to the Sunday, Season, or Holy-Day ; and afterwards is said the V. Q God, make speed, 4"c, with the R". O Lord, make /taste, Sec. Then follows Glory he to the Father, Sfc, with its R\ ; after which is said Alleluia, for which, however, from Septuagesima till Easter is substituted, Praise to Thee, Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal Kinq. Five Psalms, or combinations of Psalms, or Canticles, are always said at Lauds, partly varied on each day of the week, and Holy-Days ; the last group being invariably Ps. cxlviii., cxlix., cl., which confer upon the Service its name of " Lauds," or " Praise." Each Psalm, or group, is followed by an " Antiphon," the first words of which are always said before the Psalm or Canticle, to which it belongs. Then follows the "Chapter," to which is made the "Response," Thanks be to God. The Chapter varies according to the Sunday, Season, or Holy-Day. The " Hymn," which succeeds, is varied according to the day of the week, or Holy-Day, during the weeks after Epiphany, but at other times by the Season or Holy-Day. A V. and R\ are attached to the Hymn at Lauds, so that when a Hymn is ordered to be said, the V. and Kr. belonging to it are always included in such order. [It should be observed that from Maundy Thursday to Low Sunday no Hymn is said.] Benedictus, the Song of Zachariah, which Christians have Vlll PLAIN DIRECTIONS FOE USING THIS BOOK. always delighted to apply to the Incarnation of their Lord and the Redemption of His people, is then said with its Antiphon, which dur- ing Epiphany and Trinity will be found in its place in the "Psalter" on each day of the week ; at other times, and on Sundays and Feast- days, in the " Proper Services." The Antiphon for an Immovable Feast (except those immediately following Christmas-Day) will be found in the Proper Service for Holy-Days. On all days which have a Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, in the Book of Common Prayer, the whole Antiphon is said before as well as after Benedictus. On Sun- clays and Holy-Days the Collect immediately follows, but on week-days the " Week-day Prayers" are inserted before it. Certain " Memorials" (consisting of an Antiphon, T. and ty., and Collect) are then said, usually three in number ; but at various seasons ; and when one Fes- tival clashes with another, or with a Sunday, additions are sometimes made. The Service concludes with a short form of intercession " for the peace of the Church." Prime begins with the Invocation of the Holy Trinity and the Lord's Prayer, followed by O God, make speed, Sfc, as at Lauds. [In the same manner are begun Terce, Sext, None, and Yespers.] Prime then proceeds, except from Maundy Thursday to Low Sunday, with the Hymn, Jam lueis orto sidere ; the Doxology, or last verse, being varied at certain seasons and feasts. After the first words of the Antiphon, which varies with the Sunday, Season, or Holy-Day, Deus in nomine, Psalm liv., is said, followed (except on Saturdays) by a Psalm which varies on each day of the week ; to this are added the first thirty- two verses of Beati immaculati, Ps. cxix., and on Sundays the Creed of St. Athanasius also. The Chapter, varied on Sundays and Holy- Days, is completed by a Response, in which, during some great Fes- tivals, a slight change occurs. A few Prayers conclude this Service on Sundays, and Holy-Days, but on week-days a longer form is used, containing a short Confession, &c, (and in Lent Miserere, Psalm li.) The Service ends with the customary commemoration of the dead in Christ. Terce, Sext, and None begin as does Prime (vide ante.) Each has its own Hymn, the Doxology being variable. In each forty-eight verses of Ps. cxix. are said, with an Antiphon, varied with the Sunday, Season, or Holy-Day. Then follows a Chapter, completed with a Response : these also vary with the Antiphon to the Psalm. These three Services end as does that of Lauds, with the Collect for the week, preceded on week-days by the "Week-day Prayers. Neither Memorials, however, nor the form for the Peace of the Church, are said at Prime, Terce, Sext, or None. Vespers. — This Service is the counterpart of Lauds, like which, it has its Five Psalms, Chapter, and Hymn ; Magnificat being made to answer to Benedictus. It is to be observed, that all Sundays and Feast-days, except those of St. Stephen, St. John, and Holy Innocents, have two Vespers, those of the day next before being reckoned as of the PLAIN DIRECTIONS FOR USING THIS BOOK. IX Feast. Vespers begin as do Prime, &c. ; but after the Alleluia pro- ceed with, the first words of the Antiphon to the first of the five Psalms. Each Psalm has its own Antiphon, except on certain Feast-days and Sundays, when all the Psalms are said under one Antiphon. Then is said the Chapter, which is varied according to the Season or Festival, and is completed by the Response, Thanks be to God, for which, at certain Festivals and Seasons, a special Eesponse is substituted : these will be found in the Proper Services. The Hymn is then said, followed by its it. and ty. and Magnificat, with its Antiphon, which, together with the Hymn, is found during Epiphany and Trinity in the Psalter ; at other Seasons, and on Festivals, in the Proper Services. On all days which have a Collect, Epistle and Gospel in the Book of Common Prayer, the whole Antiphon is said before as well as after Magnificat, at the Second Vespers. The whole Antiphon is also said before as well as after Magnificat, at the First Vespers of Christmas Day, the Circumcision, the Epiphany, the Purification, the Annunciation, Easter Day, Ascension Day, Whitsun Day, Trinity Sunday, and All Saints. On Sundays and Holy-Days the Collect immediately follows, but on week-days the Week-day Prayers are inserted before it. Certain Memorials are then said, usually three in number, but additions are sometimes made. Compline begins with the invocation of the Holy Trinity, and pro- ceeds with a V. and ty., followed by O God, make speed, fyc, as at Lauds. Four Psalms are said at Compline under one Antiphon ; this latter varied according to the Season. The Chapter, which follows, is never varied, but said without change throughout the year (except that it is omitted altogether from Maundy Thursday to Low Sunday,) and is completed by the Ity. Thanks be to God, for which is substituted, during Lent till Maundy Thursday, a special I\?. Then is said a Hymn^ varied according to the Seasons and Feasts, and concluded by the v! and R?. Keep me as the apple of an eye, Sfc. Nunc Dimittis follows, with its Antiphon, which on Feast-days is said before as well as after the Canticle ; the Antiphon varies with the Season, and on Feast-days. Then are said the " Prayers," including the form of Confession said at Lauds, and on week-days Psalm li. is inserted. The "Prayers" and the Intercession for the Peace of the Church, which immediately fol- lows, are omitted on certain days and seasons. The Seven Penitential Psalms, one of which is said at each Hour in Lent, complete the " Psalteb." Some latitude was frequently allowed as to the precise time at which these Services were said, but the original design was, that Lauds were to be said at daybreak ; followed by Pbime, as its name implies, at the first hour, i.e., six o'clock a.m. ; Teece, at the third hour, or nine a.m. • Sext, at the sixth hour, or noon ; ]N"one, at the ninth hour, i.e. three p.m. ; Vespees, at six p.m., and Compline at nightfall, or nine p.m. Thus according to the example of the Psalmist of Israel, praising our Lord seven times in the day, "because of His righteous judgments." PATEIS SAPIENTIA. Circled by His enemies, By His own forsaken, God made Man, at time of Lauds, For our sakes was taken : Very Wisdom, Very Light, Monarch long expected, In the garden by the Jews Bought, betrayed, afflicted. See them, at the hour of Prime, Unto Pilate leading Him 'gainst Whom with lying tongues Witnesses are pleading ; There with spitting and with shame 111 for good they render, Marring of That Face which gives Heaven Eternal splendour. " Crucify Him !" for His love Is their bitter payment, When they lead Him forth at Terce, Clad in purple raiment ; And a Crown of woven thorns On His Head He weareth, And the Cross of Calvary On His Shoulders beareth. He upon the Cross at Sext For man's sake was mounted, By the passers-by reviled, With transgressors counted : Mocking, vinegar, and gall To His thirst they proffer : To the Holy Lamb of God Such the taunts they offer. At the hour of None the strife Long and sharp was ended, Gently to His Father's Hands He His soul commended : And a soldier pierced His Side With a spear unbidden, While earth quaked exceedingly, And the sun was hidden. When it came to VESPER-time, From the Cross they take Him, Whose great Love to bear such woes For our sakes could make Him : Such a death He underwent, Our alone Physician, That of everlasting Life We might have fruition. At the holy CoMPLiNE-tide, Holy hands array Him In the garments of the grave, Where the mourners lay Him : Myrrh and spices have they brought, Scripture is completed ; And by death, the Prince of Life Death and hell defeated. Therefore these Canonical Hours my tongue shall ever In Thy praise, Christ, recite With my heart's endeavour : That the Love, Which for my sake Bore such tribulation, In mine own Death-agony May be my Salvation. THE KALENDAE. JANUARY hath XXXI. DAYS. 1 A Kalendae. Circumcision of our 3£ortf Scsus d^rist. l|oirj= 2 b 4 Nonas. [19ap. 3 c 3Non. 4 d Prid. Non. 5 e Nona?. 6 f 8 Idus. lEpipfiani) of our ICortJ. ^oIp=Barj. 7 g 7 Id. 8 A 6 Id. Lucian, Priest and Martyr. 9 b 5 Id. 10 c 4 Id. 11 d 3 Id. David, King. 12 e Prid. Id. 13 f Idus. Hilary, Bishop and Confessor. 14 g 19 Kal. Feb. 15 A 18 Kal. 16 b 17 Kal. 17 c 16 Kal. 18 d 15 Kal. Prisca, Kom. Virgin and Martyr. — Mungo, Bishop. 19 e 14 Kal. 20 f 13 Kal. Fabian, Bishop of Rome and Martyr. 21 g 12 Kal. Agnes ; Rom. Virgin and Martyr. 22 A 11 Kal. Vincent, Span. Deacon and Martyr. 23 b 10 Kal. 24 c 9 Kal. 25 d 8 Kal. ©onbcrsiou of St. ^aul. l|olr)=3Barj. 26 e 7 Kal. 27 f 6 Kal. 28 g 5 Kal. 29 A 4 Kal. 30 b 3 Kal. Martyrdom of Charles I., 1648—9. 31 c Prid. Kal. Xll THE KALEKDAIt. FEBRUARY hath XXVIII. DAYS. 1 2 3 4 5 G 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 27 28 Kalendae. 4 Nonas. 3Non. Prid. Non. Nonse. 8 Idus. 7 Id. 6 Id. 5 Id. 4 Id. 3 Id. Prid. Id. Idus. 16 Kal. Mart. 15 Kal. 14 Kal. 13 Kal. 12 Kal. 11 Kal. 10 Kal. 9 Kal. 8 Kal. 7 Kal. 6 Kal. 5 Kal. 4 Kal. 3 Kal. Prid. Kal. Fast. purification of trjc 13. Uirgirt .ptarn. 3|oIrj=19an. Blasius, an Armenian Bishop and Martyr. Agatha, a Sicilian Virgin and Martyr. Valentine, Bishop and Martyr. Colnian, Bishop and Confessor. Fast. e &f)irtr Suntiau in 'atJ&tnt. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. The er. Gen. xlix. 10. The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come ; and unto Him shall the gathering of the people be. R. He that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Now shall there be no more fear in thy borders, f '. For He is our Sa- viour, ty. Now shall there be no more fear in thy borders. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the 10 THE THIBD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Ip. He that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Now shall there be no more fear in thy borders. Hymn, f~. and Ity., p. 2. Antiphon to Magnificat. Before Me there was no God : formed, neither shall there be after Me ; for to Me every knee shall bow, and Me every tongue confess. The Collect. O LORD Jesu Christ, Who at Thy first coming didst send Thy Messenger to prepare Thy way before Thee ; Grant that the mi- nisters and stewards of Thy Mys- teries may likewise so prepare and make ready Thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at Thy Second Coming to judge the world we may be found an accep- table people in Thy sight, Who livest and reignest with the Fa- ther and the Holy Spirit, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) The Lord will surely come : He will not tarry ; and will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal Himself to all people. Alleluia. (2.) Rejoice greatly : O daugh- ter of Sion; behold thy King cometh unto thee. Alleluia. (3.) I will place Salvation : in Sion, for Israel My glory. Alle- luia. (4.) Every mountain and hill shall be made low : and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain. Come, O Lord, and tarry not. Alleluia. (5.) Let us live soberly, righte- ously, and godly : in this present world; looking for that blessed Hope, and the glorious Appearing of the Great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ. The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 1. Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the Mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required in stew- ards, that a man be found faithful. Tfy. Thanks be to God. Hymn, ~f. and Tty., p. 3. Antiphon. When John had heard : in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto Him, Art Thou He that should come, or do we look for another ? Benedictus. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) The Lord will surely come : He will not tarry ; and will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal Himself to all people. Alleluia. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) Eejoice greatly : O daughter of Sion ; behold thy King cometh unto thee. Alleluia. The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 1. Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the Mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required in stew- ards, that a man be found faithful. R. as at Terce on the First Sun- day in Advent, p. 3. Collect as at the First Vespers. THE THIKD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 11 AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) I will place Sal- vation : in Sion, for Israel My glory. Alleluia. The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 3. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment ; yea, I judge not mine own self. R. as at Sext on the First Sun- day in Advent, p. 4. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) Let us live so- berly, righteously, and godly : in this present world; looking for that blessed Hope, and the glo- rious Appearing of the Great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ. The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 5. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, Who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts ; and then shall every man have praise of God. R. as at None on the First Sun- day in Advent, p. 4. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Everything as in the Psalter till The Chapter, 1 Cor. iv. 1. Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the Mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required in stew- ards, that a man be found faithful. R. if before O Sapientia, as at the Second Vespers of the First Sunday in Advent, p. 4. But on or after O Sapientia, this R., tvhich shall be said daily, except at the First Vespers of the Fourth Sunday in Advent. R. Make no long tarrying, O my God. f. Come, O Lord, tarry not, do away the offences of Thy people Israel. fy. O my God. ~f . Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Make no long tarrying, O my God. Hymn, 'f . and I\?., p. 2. Antiphon. If not O Sapientia, or one of the other Great Antiphons. Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see ; the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear. Magnificat. Collect as at the First Vespers. The following Great Antiphons to Magnificat supersede others, and are to be said at Vespers at on their own Decembee 16. O Sapientia. O Wisdom : Which earnest forth out of the mouth of the Most High, and reachest from one end to the other, mightily and sweetly ordering all things : Come and teach us the way of prudence. Decembee 17. O Adonai. O Lord and Ruler of the House of Israel : Who appearedst unto Moses in a flame of fire in the bush, and gavest unto him the Law in Sinai : Come and redeem us with an outstretched Arm. 12 THE THIRD WEEK IN ADYENT. December 18. O Radix Jesse. O Root of Jesse : Who standest for an ensign of the people, at Whom Kings shall shut their mouths, unto Whom the Gentiles shall pray : Come and deliver us, and tarry not. December 19. Clams David. O Key of David : and Sceptre of the house of Israel, Thou that openest and no man shutteth, and shuttest and no man openeth : Come, and loose the prisoner from the prison-house, and him that sitteth in darkness, from the sha- dow of death. December 20. O Oriens. O Orient : Brightness of the Eternal Light, and Sun of Righte- ousness : Come, and lighten them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death. December 21. Hex Gentium. O King of the Gentiles : and their Desire, the Corner-stone, Who madest both one : Come and save man, whom Thou hast made out of the dust of the earth. December 22. O Emmanuel. O Emmanuel : our King and Lawgiver, the Desire of all Na- tions, and their Saviour : Come and save us, O Lord our God. December 23. O Virgo Virginum. O Virgin of Virgins : how shall this be ? For neither before thee was any like thee, nor shall there be after. — Daughters of Jerusa- lem, why marvel ye at me ? The thing which ye behold is a divine mystery. MONDAY. AT LAUDS. Everything on the remaining iceek- days in Advent as before, except that each Psalm at Lauds has its proper Antiphon. Antiphons.{l.) Behold, the Lord : shall come, the Prince of the Princes of the earth ; blessed are they that are ready and go out to meet Him. Psalms as in the Psalter. (2.) When the Son of Man : cometh, shall He find faith on the earth ? (3.) Behold, the fulness of the time : is come, and God hath sent forth His Son. (4.) With ]oj : shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. (5.) The Lord cometh forth : out of His Place. Antijphon to Benedictus. There shall come forth a Rod : out of the stem of Jesse, and all the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord : and all flesh shall see the Salvation of God. AT vespers. Antiphon to Magnificat, if not a Great Antiphon. Awake, awake : stand up, O Je- rusalem ; loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Sion. TUESDAY. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) Behold, our Lord : shall come with power, and THE THIED WEEK IN ADVENT. 13 Himself shall break the yoke of our burden. Psalms as in the Psalter. (2.) Send, O Lord, the Lamb : to the Euler of the Land from Sela to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Sion. (3.) That Thy way, O Lord : may be known upon earth ; Thy Saving Health among all nations. (4.) Eeward them : O Lord, that wait for Thee ; and let Thy prophets be found faithful. (5.) The law was given by Mo- ses : but Grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ. Antiphon to Benedictus. And thou, Bethlehem : in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda ; for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. AT VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat, if not a Great Antiphon. Let the mountains break forth : into singing, and the hills with righteousness ; for the Lord, the Light of the world, cometh with power. WEDNESDAY. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) Drop down, ye heavens : from above, and let the skies pour down Eighteousness ; let the earth open, and let them bring forth Salvation. Psalms as in the Psalter. (2.) The prophets did foretell : that Messiah should be born of Mary. (3.) The Spirit of the Lord : is upon Me ; He hath anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor. (4.) Behold, the Lord : shall come ; that He may sit among princes, and inherit the throne of His glory. (5.) Tell it out among the na- tions : and say ye ; Behold, God our Saviour cometh. Antiphon to Benedictus. The Angel Gabriel : was sent from God to a Virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, and the Virgin's name was Mary. AT VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat, if not a Great Antiphon. How shall this be : seeing I know not a man? The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. THUESDAT. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) Out of Sion : shall come forth the Lord Al- mighty, to save His people. Psalms as in the Psalter. (2.) Turn Thee again, O Lord : a little while ; and delay not to come unto Thy servants. (3.) Out of Sion : shall come He that shall reign; He is our Lord Immanuel ; great is His Name. (4.) Behold, He is my God : and I will prepare Him an habi- tation ; my Father's God, and I will exalt Him. (5.) The Lord is our Judge : the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King ; He will come and save us. 14. THE EOUBTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Antiphon to Benedictus. Tlie Lord our God : is at hand ; watch ye therefore in your hearts. AT VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat, if not a Great Antiphon. Rejoice ye with Jerusalem : and be glad with her, all ye that love her for ever. FBIDAY. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) Stand ye still : and see the Salvation of the Lord with you. Psalms as in the Psalter. (2.) Unto Thee, O Lord : do I lift up my soul ; come and deliver me, for unto Thee, O Lord, have I fled. (3.) Come, O Lord, and tarry not : do away the offences of Thy people Israel. (4.) God shall come from Te- man : and the Holy One from Mount Paran ; His brightness shall be as the light. (5.) Therefore I will look unto the Lord : I will wait for the God of my salvation. Antiphon to Benedictus. As soon as the voice of thy sa- lutation : sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. Alleluia. AT VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat, one of the Great Antiphons, according to the day of the month. SATUEDAY. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) The Lord shall come : with great power ; and all flesh shall see the Salvation of God. Psalms as in the Psalter. (2.) Now consider how great this Man is : Who entereth in to save His people to the uttermost. (3.) Thy messenger shall come again : O Lord, and shall prepare Thy ways. (4.) The Doctrine of the Lord : shall drop as the rain, and our God shall distil upon us as the dew. (5.) Prepare to meet thy God : O Israel, for He cometh. Antiphon to Benedictus. Every valley shall be exalted : and every mountain and hill shall be made low ; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. ®fy JFourtf) Suntrag in Sltibent. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. The Chapter, Isa. xxviii. 16 ; Kom. ix. 33. Behold, I lay in Sion for a foun- dation a Stone, a tried Stone, a precious Corner-stone, a sure foun- dation : and whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. It. The sceptre shall not de- part from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, "f . Until Shiloh come. I\Z. Nor a lawgiver from between his feet. *f . Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The sceptre shall not depart from Ju- dah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet. Hymn, f. and ty., p. 2. Antiphon to Magnificat, owe of the Great Antiphons, according to the day of the month. THE FOTJBTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 15 T/te Collect. O LORD, raise up (we pray Thee) Tky power, and come among us, and with great might succour us ; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, Thy bountiful Grace and Mercy may speedily help and deliver us ; through the satisfaction of Thy Son our Lord, to Whom with Thee and the Holy Ghost be honour and glory, world without end. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) Blow ye the trumpet : in Sion ; for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand ; behold, He cometh to save us. Alleluia, Alleluia. (2.) Behold, the Desire of all nations : shall come ; and the House of the Lord shall be filled with glory. Alleluia. (3.) The crooked shall be made straight : and the rough places plain ; Come, O Lord, and tarry not. Alleluia. (4.) The Bridegroom cometh : go ye out to meet Him ; and say ye, Great is His Dominion, and of His Kingdom there shall be no end ; the Mighty God, the Ever- lasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Alleluia, Alleluia. (5.) Thine Almighty Word, O Lord : leaped down from Heaven, out of Thy royal throne. Alleluia. The Chapter, Phil. iv. 4. Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. ~fy. Thanks be to God. Hymn, f'. and Jfy., p. 3. Antiphon. I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. Benedictus. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) Blow ye the trum- pet : in Sion ; for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand ; behold, He cometh to save us. Alleluia, Alleluia. AT TEECE. Antiphon(2.) Behold, theDesire of all nations : shall come; and the House of the Lord shall be filled with glory. Alleluia. The Chapter, Phil. iv. 4. Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. R. as at Terce on the First Sun- day in Advent, p. 3. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) The crooked shall be made straight : and the rough places plain ; Come, O Lord, and tarry not. Alleluia. The Chapter, Phil. iv. 6. Be careful for nothing ; but in everything by prayer and suppli- cation with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. It. as at Sext on the First Sun- day in Advent, p. 4. Collect as at the First Vespers. 16 THE FOUETH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) Thine Almighty Word, O Lord : leaped down from heaven out of Thy royal throne. Alleluia. The Chapter, Phil. iv. 7. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. R. as at None on the First Sun- clay in Advent, p. 4. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Everything as in the Psalter, till The Chapter, Phil. iv. 4. Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. R. Make no long tarrying, as at the Second Vespers of the Third Sunday in Advent, p. 11. Hymn, f. and I\Z., p. 2. Antiphon to Magnificat, one of the Great Antiphons according to the day of the month. Collect as at the First Vespers. MONDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it be not Christmas Eve.) Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds on the third Monday in Advent, p. 12. Antiphon to Benedictus. The Lord saith, Repent ye : for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Alleluia. TUESDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it be not Christmas Eve.) Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds on the third Tuesday in Advent, p. 12. Antiphon to Benedictus. Awake, awake : put on strength, O Arm of the Lord. WEDNESDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it be not Christmas Eve.) Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds on the third Wednesday in Ad- vent, p. 13. Antiphon to Benedictus. Let them give glory unto the Lord : and declare His praise in the Islands ; for behold, He com- eth, and will not tarry. THUESDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it he not Christmas Eve.) Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds on the third Thursday in Ad- vent, p. 13. Antiphon to Benedictus. Comfort ye : comfort ye My people, saith your God. FEIDAY. AT LAUDS, (if it be not Christmas Eve.) Antiphons to Psalms as at Lauds on the third Friday in Advent, p. 14. Antiphon to Benedictus. The day of the Lord cometh : as a thief in the night ; be ye therefore also ready, for at such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh. CHEISTMAS EYE. 17 Christmas 3Ebe. AT LAUDS. Instead off. and R?., The Lord is high, shall be said, f. To-morrow shall the wicked- ness of the earth be done away. 1^?. And the Saviour of the world shall be King over us. f. O God, make speed, and the rest as in the I* Salter. Antiphons. (1.) O Judah and Jerusalem : fear not, nor be dis- mayed; to-morrow go ye forth; for the Lord will be with you. Psalms of that day in the week on which Christmas Eve may fall. (2.) Ye shall know this day : that the Lord will come ; and in the morning, then shall ye see His glory. (3.) To-morrow : shall the wick- edness of the earth be done away ; and the Saviour of the world shall be King over us. (4.) The Doctrine of the Lord : shall drop as the rain, and our God shall distil upon us as the dew, and as the showers upon the grass. (5.) To-morrow : ye shall have Help, saith the Lord God of Hosts. The Chapter, Isa. lxii. 1. For Sion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the \ Righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the Salvation ' thereof as a lamp that burneth. fy. Thanks be to God. Hymn, p. 3. f. Ye shall know this day that I the Lord will come. I^r. And in the morning, then shall ye see His glory. Antiphon to Benedictus. When Mary the mother of Je- sus : was espoused unto Joseph, before they came together she was found with Child ; for that Which was conceived in her, was of the Holy Ghost. Alleluia. Collect as on Sunday. The iveek-day Prayers are not said. If a week-day no Memo- rial is said save that of All Saints. The Psalm Ad Te levavi, and the Prayers u for the peace of the Church" are omitted from now till the First Sunday after Epi- phany. AT PBIJIE. Antiphon (1.) O Judah and Jerusalem : fear not, nor be dis- mayed ; to-morrow go ye forth ; for the Lord will be with you. The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17. Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Jesu Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou that sittest at the Hight Hand of the Father. Alleluia. I^r. Have mercy upon us . Alleluia, Alleluia. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I\?. Jesu Christ, Son of the Liv- ing God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) Ye shall know c 18 CHEISTMAS EVE. this day : that the Lord will come ; and in the morning, then shall ye see His Glory. The Chapter, Isa. lxii. 1. For Sion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the Righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the Salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. R. Stand ye still. Alleluia, Alleluia. f~. And see the Salva- tion of the Lord with you. Tty. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I\Z. Stand ye still. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. To-morrow ye shall have Help. n?. Saith the Lord God of Hosts. Antiphon (3.) To-morrow : shall the wickedness of the earth be done away ; and the Saviour of the world shall be King over us. The Chapter, Isa. lxii. 2. The Gentiles shall see thy Righteousness, and all kings thy Glory : and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name. R. To-morrow ye shall have Help. Alleluia, Alleluia. /.Saith the Lord God of Hosts. Tty. Alle- luia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I£. To-morrow ye shall have Help. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. Ye shall know this day that the Lord will come. I\J. And in the morning, then shall ye see His Glory. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) To-morrow : ye shall have Help, saith the Lord God of Hosts. The Chapter, Isa. lxii. 4. Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken ; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate : but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah : for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. R. Ye shall know this day that the Lord will come. Alleluia, Al- leluia, f. And in the morning, then shall ye see His glory. B>J. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. ~fy. Ye shall know this day that the Lord will come. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. Stand ye still. I$r. And see the Salvation of the Lord with you. CHEISTMAS DAY. 19 The Nativity of our Lord, or tlie Birthday of CHRIST, commonly called AT THE FIEST VESPEES. I Antiphon (1 .) The King of peace. Laudate, pueri. Ps. cxiii. 1 Praise the Lord, ye servants : 10 praise the Name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord : from this time forth for evermore. 3 The Lord's Name is prai- sed : from the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same. 4 The Lord is high above all heathen : and His glo- ry above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath His dwelling so high: and yet humbleth Himself to behold the things that are in hea- ven and earth? 6 He tak- eth up the simple out of the dust : and lifteth the poor out of the mire ; 7 That He may set him with the princes : even with the princes of His people. 8 He maketh the barren woman 20 CHEISTMAS DAT. to keep house : and to be a joyful mother of children. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon (1.) The King of peace : is exalted, Whom the whole earth seeketh. (2.) The King of peace. Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes. Ps. cxvii. 1 O praise the Lord, all ye hea- then : praise Him, all ye nations. 2 For His merciful kindness is ever more and more towards us : and the truth of the Lord endur- eth for ever. Praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. (2.) The King of peace : is ex- alted, higher than the kings of the earth. (3.) Know ye that the King- dom of God is nigh at hand. ILauda anima mea. Ps. cxlvi. 1 Praise the Lord, O my soul ; while I live will I praise the Lord : yea, as long as I have any being I will sing praises unto my God. 2 O put not your trust in princes, nor in any child of man : for there is no help in them. 3 For when the breath of man goeth forth he shall turn again to his earth : and then all his thoughts perish. 4 Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help : and whose hope is in the Lord his God ; 5 Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is : Who keepeth His promise for ever; 6 Who helpeth them to right that suffer wrong : Who feedeth the hungry. 7 The Lord looseth men out of prison : the Lord giveth sight to the blind. 8 The Lord helpeth them that are fallen : the Lord careth for the righteous. 9 The Lord careth for the stran- gers ; He defendeth the fatherless and widow : as for the way of the ungodly, He turneth it upside down. 10 The Lord thy God, O Sion, shall be King for evermore : and throughout all generations. Glory be to the Father, &c. (3.) Know ye that the Kingdom of God is nigh at hand : Yerily I say unto you, it shall not tarry. (4.) Lift up your heads. Laudate Dominum quoniam. Ps. cxlvii. 1 — 11. 1 O praise the Lord, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God : yea, a joyful and plea- sant thing it is to be thankful. 2 The Lord doth build up Jeru- salem : and gather together the out-casts of Israel. 3 He healeth those that are broken in heart : and giveth medi- cine to heal their sickness. 4 He telleth the number of the stars : and calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and great is His power : yea, and His wis- dom is infinite. 6 The Lord setteth up the meek : and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. 7 O sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving : sing praises upon the harp unto our God ; 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth : and maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains, and herb for the use of men. 9 Who giveth foilder unto the CHEISTMAS DAT. 21 cattle : and feedeth the young ravens that call upon Him. 10 He hath no pleasure in the strength of an horse : neither de- lighteth He in any man's legs. 11 But the Lord's delight is in them that fear Him : and put their trust in His mercy. Glory be to the Father, &c. (4.) Lift up your heads : for your Redemption draweth nigh. (5.) The days of Mary were ac- complished. Lauda Sierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12. 12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusa- lem : praise thy God, O Sion. 13 For He hath made fast the bars of thy gates : and hath bless- ed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. 15 He sendeth forth His com- mandment upon earth : and His word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool : and scattereth the hoar-frost like 17 He casteth forth His ice like morsels : who is able to abide His frost ? 18 He sendeth out His word, and melteth them : He bloweth with His wind, and the waters flow. 19 He showeth His word unto Jacob : His statutes and ordi- nances unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation : neither have the hea- then knowledge of His laws. Glory be to the Father, &c. (5.) The days of Mary were ac- complished : that she should bring forth her first-born Son. The Chapter, Isa. ix. 2. The people that walked in dark- ness have seen a great Light : they that dwell in the land of the sha- dow of death, upon them hath the Light shined. R. OJudah and Jerusalem, fear not, nor be dismayed : To-morrow go ye forth, "f. For the Lord will be with you. R/. To-morrow go ye forth. f~. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. O Judah and Jerusalem, fear not, nor be dis- mayed : To-morrow go ye forth. f. Stand ye still. 1^. And see the Salvation of the Lord with you. Hymn. Veni Redemptor gentium. Come, Thou Eedeemer of the earth, Come, testify Thy Virgin birth : All lands admire, — all times applaud : Such is the birth that fits a God. Begotten of no human will, But of the Spirit, mystic still, The Word of God in flesh arrayed, The promised fruit to man displayed. The Virgin womb that burden gained "With Virgin honour all unstained : The banners there of virtue glow : God in His temple dwells below. Proceeding from His chamber free, The royal hall of chastity, Giant of twofold substance, straight His destined way He runs elate. From God the Father He proceeds : To God the Father back He speeds : Proceeds,— as far as very hell ; Speeds back, — to light ineffable. Equal to Thy Father, Thou, Gird on Thy fleshly mantle now : The weakness of our mortal state With deathless might invigorate. Thy cradle here shall glitter bright, And darkness breathe a newer light : Where endless faith shall shine serene, And twilight never intervene. All honour, laud, and glory be, Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee ! All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. f. As a Bridegroom out of His chamber. 22 CHEISTMAS DAT. R/. The Lord cometh forth to run His course. Antiphon. At sunrise ye shall behold the King of kings from heaven, as a Bridegroom out of His chamber proceeding from God the Father. Magnificat. The Antiphon is repeated. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast given us Thy Only-begotten Son to take our nature upon Him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin ; Grant that we, being regenerate and made Thy chil- dren by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by Thy Holy Spirit ; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the same Spirit, ever one God, world with- out end. Amen. AT LAUDS. "f. The Word was made flesh. Alleluia. E/. And dwelt among us. Al- leluia. ~f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Whom saw ye, O shepherds : Say ye, tell us Who hath appeared upon earth ? We beheld The Child and a Choir of Angels singing unto our Lord and Saviour. Alleluia, Alleluia. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- (2.) A maiden hath borne the King Whose Name is everlasting : she hath the joy of a mother, and likewise the honour of Virginity ; none hath been seen like unto her, neither shall there be any such. Alleluia. (3.) The Angel said unto the shepherds : Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy ; for un- to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour. Alleluia, Al- leluia. (4.) And suddenly : there was with the Angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host, praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the high- est, and on earth peace, good-will towards men. Alleluia. (5.) Unto us a Child is Born : this day ; and His Name shall be called the Mighty God. Alleluia, Alleluia. The Chapter, TitutJ ii. 11. The Grace of God that bring- eth Salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. A solis ortus cardine. From lands that see the sun arise, To earth's remotest boundaries, The Virgin-born to-day we sing, The Son of Mary, Christ the King. Blest Author of this earthly frame, To take a servant's form He came, That liberating flesh by flesh, Whom He had made might live afresh. In that chaste parent's holy womb Celestial grace hath found its home : And she, as earthly bride unknown, Yet calls that Offspring blest her own. The mansion of the modest breast Becomes a shrine where God shall rest : The pure and undefiled one Conceived in her womb the Son. That Son, that Royal Son, she bore, Whom Gabriel's voice had told afore ; Whom, in His Mother yet conceal'd, The Infant Baptist hadreveal'd. ' The manger and the straw He bore, The cradle did He not abhor : CHRISTMAS DAT. 23 By milk in infant portions fed, Who gives e'en fowls their daily bread. The heavenly chorus fill'd the sky, The Angels sang to God on high, "What time to shepherds, watching lone, They made Creation's Shepherd known. For that Thine Advent glory be, Jesu, Virgin -born, to Thee ! With Father, and with Holy Ghost, From men and from the Heavenly Host. Amen. /. Blessed be He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. ty. God is the Lord, Who hath showed us Light. Antiphon. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good- will towards men. Alleluia, Alle- luia. Benedictus. The Antiphon is repeated. Collect as at the First Vespers. Memorial of St. Maey to com- memorate the completion of the Mystery of the Incarnation. Antiphon. All things are ful- filled which were spoken by the Angel of the Virgin Mary. f. After her Child-bearing she abode Ever-Virgin. R/. Blessed among women. Let us pray. The Collect. WE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts ; that as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the mes- sage of an Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Eesurrec- tion; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. This Memorial shall be said at these Lauds only. AT PEIME. The last verse of the Hymn Jam lucis is sung thus. All honour, laud, and glory be, Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee ! All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. So end the Hymns at Terce, Sext, and None, till the Purification, except on the Epiphany. Antiphon (1.) Whom saw ye, O shepherds : Say ye, tell us Who hath appeared upon earth ? We beheld The Child and a Choir of Angels singing unto our Lord and Saviour. Alleluia, Alleluia. The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17. Now unto the King Eternal, Im- mortal, Invisible, the only Wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Jesu Christ, Son of the liv- ing God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou that didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. R/. Have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R?. Jesu Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia. f '. O Lord, arise, help us. T#. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. This R. is said at Prime daily, till the Purification, except on the Epiphany. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) A maiden hath borne the King : Whose Name is everlasting ; she hath the joy of a 24 CHEISTMAS DAT. mother, and likewise the honour of Virginity ; none hath been seen like unto her, neither shall there be any such. Alleluia. The Chapter, Titus ii. 11. The Grace of G-od that bringeth Salvation hath appeared unto all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. R. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia, Alleluia, "f. And dwelt among us. 1^- Alleluia, Alleluia. *jf. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Up. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. He shall call Me. Itf . Thou art My Father. Collect as at the First Vespers. f. The Lord declared. I\J. His salvation. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) The Angel said unto the shepherds : Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy ; for unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour. Alleluia. The Chapter, Titus iii. 4, 5. After that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righte- ousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us. R. He shall call Me. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou art My Fa- ther. I^r. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Up. He shall call Me. Alleluia, Al- leluia. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) Unto us a Child is born : this day ; and His Name shall be called the Mighty God. Alleluia, Alleluia. The Chapter, Heb. i. 1. God, Who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the pro- phets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son. R. The Lord declared. Alle- luia, Alleluia, f. His salvation. I\?. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Tty. The Lord declared. Alleluia, Alleluia. "f. Blessed be He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. IV- God is the Lord Who hath showed us light. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. These Antiphons and Psalms are said at Vespers daily, till the First Sunday after the Epi- phany. Antiphon (1.) In the day of Thy power. Dixit Dominus. Ps. ex. 1 The Lord said unto my Lord : Sit Thou on My right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy foot- stool. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of Thy power out of Sion : be CHEISTMAS DAT. 25 Thou ruler even in the midst among Thine enemies. 3 In the day of Thy power shall the people offer Thee free- will offerings with an holy wor- ship : the dew of Thy birth is of the womb of the morning. 4 The Lord sware, and will not repent : Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. 5 The Lord upon Thy right hand : shall wound even kings in the day of His wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen ; He shall fill the places with the dead bodies : and smite in sunder the heads over divers countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook j in the way : therefore shall He lift up His head. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon (1.) In the day of Thy power : shall the people offer Thee free-will offerings with an holy worship; the dew of Thy ; birth is of the womb of the - morning. (2.) He sent Redemption nnto His people. Confitehor Tibi. Ps. cxi. 1 I will give thanks unto the Lord with my whole heart : se- cretly among the faithful, and in the congregation. 2 The works of the Lord are great : sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 3 His work is worthy to be praised, and had in honour : and His righteousness endure th for ever. 4 The merciful and gracious Lord hath so done His marvellous works : that they ought to be had in remembrance. 5 He hath given meat unto them that fear Him : He shall ever be mindful of His covenant. 6 He hath showed His people the power of His works : that He may give them the heritage of the heathen. 7 The works of His hands are verity and judgment : all His com- mandments are true. 8 They stand fast for ever and ever : and are done in truth and equity. 9 He sent redemption unto His people : He hath commanded His covenant for ever; holy and re- verend is His Name. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom : a good un- derstanding have all they that do thereafter; the praise of it en- dureth for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. (2.) He sent Redemption unto His people : He hath commanded His covenant for ever. (3.) Unto the godly there aris- eth up Light in the darkness. JBeatus vir. Ps. cxii. 1 Blessed is the man that fear- eth the Lord : he hath great de- light in His commandments. 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth : the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. 3 Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house : and his righteous- ness endure th for ever. 4 Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness : he is merciful, loving, and righteous. 5 A good man is merciful, and lendeth : and will guide his words with discretion. 6 For he shall never be moved : and the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. 26 CHRISTMAS DAT. 7 He will not be afraid of any- evil tidings : for his heart stand- eth fast, and believeth in the Lord. 8 His heart is established, and will not shrink : until he see his desire upon his enemies. 9 He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor : and his righteousness remaineth for ever ; his horn shall be exalted with honour. 10 The ungodly shall see it, and it shall grieve him : he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away ; the desire of the ungodly shall perish. Glory be to the Father, &c. (3.) Unto the godly there aris- eth up Light in the darkness : the Lord is merciful, loving, and righteous. (4.) With the Lord there is Mercy. De jprofundis. Ps. cxxx. 1 Out of the deep have I called unto Thee, O Lord : Lord, hear my voice. 2 O let Thine ears consider well : the voice of my com- plaint. 3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be ex- treme to mark what is done amiss : O Lord, who may abide it ? 4 For there is mercy with Thee : therefore shalt Thou be feared. 5 I look for the Lord ; my soul doth wait for Him : in His word is my trust. 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord : before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy : and with Him is plenteous re- demption. 8 And He shall redeem Israel : from all his sins. Glory be to the Father, &c. (4.) With the Lord there is Mercy : and with Him is plen- teous Redemption. (5) Of the Fruit of thy body. Memento, Domine. Ps. cxxxii. 1 Lord, remember David : and all his trouble. 2 How he sware unto the Lord : and vowed a vow unto the Al- mighty God of Jacob ; 3 I will not come within the tabernacle of mine house : nor climb up into my bed ; 4 I will not suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine eyelids to slum- ber : neither the temples of my head to take any rest ; 5 Until I find out a place for the temple of the Lord : an habi- tation for the mighty God of Jacob. 6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata : and found it in the wood. 7 We will go into His taber- nacle : and fall low on our knees before His footstool. 8 Arise, O Lord, into Thy rest- ing place : Thou, and the ark of Thy strength. 9 Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness : and let Thy saints sing with joyfulness. 10 For Thy servant David's sake : turn not away the presence of Thine Anointed. 11 The Lord hath made a faith- ful oath unto David : and He shall not shrink from it. 12 Of the Fruit of thy body : shall I set upon thy seat. 13 If thy children will keep My covenant, and My testimonies that st. Stephen's day. 27 I I shall learn them : their children also shall sit upon thy seat for evermore. 14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion to be an habitation for Him- self : He hath longed for her. 15 This shall be My Rest for ever : here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein. 16 I will bless her victuals with | increase : and will satisfy her poor ; with bread. 17 I will deck her priests with health : and her saints shall re- i joice and sing. 18 There shall I make the horn ! of David to flourish : I have or- i dained a lantern for Mine An- : nointed. 19 As for his enemies, I shall i clothe them with shame : but upon | himself shall his crown flourish. Glory be to the Father, &c. (5.) Of the Fruit of thy body : ' shall I set upon thy seat. The Chapter, Heb. i. 1. God, Who at sundry times and \ in divers manners spake in time \ past unto the fathers by the pro- j phets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son. R. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia, Alleluia. /. And dwelt among us. I$J. Alleluia, Alleluia. f~. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. He shall call Me. fy. Thou art My Father. Hymn with f". and IV-, p> 21. Antiphon. To-day Christis born, to-day our Saviour appeared ; to- day Angels sing upon earth, and Archangels rejoice ; to-day the Righteous are merry and say, Glory be to God on high. Al- leluia. Magnificat. The Antiphon is repeated. Collect as at the First Vespers. Memorial of St. Stephen. Antiphon. Thou art Chief in the Choir of Martyrs, like unto an Angel. O blessed Stephen, thou didst entreat God for them that stoned thee. ~f. Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship. IV- Thou makest him to have dominion of the works of Thy Hands. Let us pray. The Collect. GRANT, O Lord, that in all our sufferings here upon earth for the testimony of Thy Truth, we may steadfastly look up to heaven, and by faith behold the glory that shall be revealed ; and being filled with the Holy Ghost, may learn to love and bless our persecutors by the example of Thy first Mar- tyr Saint Stephen, who prayed for his murderers to Thee, O blessed Jesus, Who standest at the Right Hand of God to succour all those that suffer for Thee, our only Me- diator and Advocate. Amen. St. Stephen's ©ap. AT LAUDS. ~f. The Righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. 28 ST. STEPHENS DAT. Ty. And shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. "f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) And tliey stoned Stephen : calling upon God, say- ing, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- (2.) The shower of stones was lovely unto Stephen : him doth every soul of the righteous follow. (3.) My soul hangeth upon Thee : O God; for Thy sake hath my body been stoned. (4.) Stephen saw the heavens opened ; he saw and entered in : blessed is he unto whom the hea- vens shall lie open. (5.) Behold, I see the heavens opened : and the Son of Man standing on the Eight Hand of God. The Chapter , Acts vi. 8. And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and mi- racles among the people. R2. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Sancte Dei pretiose. Saint of God, elect and precious, Protomartyr Stephen, bright With thy love, of amplest measure, Shining round thee like a light, Who to God commendedst, dying, Them that did thee all despite : Glitters now the Crown above thee, Figured in thy sacred name : Oh ! that we, who truly love thee, May have portion in the same ; In the dreadful Day of Judgment Fearing neither sin nor shame. Laud to God, and might and honour, "Who with flowers of rosy dye Crowned thy forehead, and hath placed thee In the starry throne on high : He direct us, He protect us From death's sting eternally. Amen. ft. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. R/. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. Antijplion. The wicked thrust sore at him to give him over unto death, but he endured the stones, rejoicing that he was counted worthy to receive the crown of glory. Alleluia. Benedictus. The Collect. GEANT, O Lord, &c. Manorial of the Nativity of oue Loed. Antiphon. Now hath a pure Virgin brought forth the Incar- nate Word : and yet after child- bearing doth she abide Ever- Vir- gin ; Behold, from henceforth all generations shall call her Blessed. ft. Blessed be He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. fy. God is the Lord, Who hath showed us Light. The Collect for Christmas Day, p. 22. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) And they stoned Stephen : calling upon God, say- ing, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. It. as on Christmas Day, p. 23. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) The shower of stones was lovely unto Stephen : him doth every soul of the righte- ous follow. st. Stephen's day. 29 The Chapter, Acts vi. 8. And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and mi- racles among the people. R. Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship. Alleluia, Al- leluia. ~jt. Thou makest him to have dominion of the works of Thy Hands, tyr. Alleluia, Alle- luia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I\?. Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship. Al- leluia, Alleluia. ~f. Thou hast set upon his head, O Lord. I\j. A crown of pure gold. Collect as at Lauds. fy. And shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. Collect as at Lauds. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) My soulhangeth upon Thee : O God ; for Thy sake ! hath my body been stoned. The Chapter, Acts vii. 55, 56. Stephen, being full of the Holy • Ghost, looked up steadfastly into ! heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the Eight Hand of God, and said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the Right j Hand of God. R. Thou hast set upon his head, | O Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. f.A i crown of pure gold. ~B#. Alleluia, ; Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa- i ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I#. Thou hast set upon his head, O Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. The Righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) Behold, I see the heavens opened : and the Son of Man standhjg on the Right Hand of God. The Chapter, Acts vii. 60. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. It. The Righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree. Alleluia, Alle- luia. *f. And shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. 1^7. Al- leluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. The Righ- teous shall flourish like a palm- tree. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. The Righteous shall grow as the lily. Tfy. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. Collect as at Lauds. AT VESPEES. The Antijphons and Psalms as on Christmas Day, p. 24. The Chapter, Acts vi. 8. And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and mi- racles among the people. R. They ran upon him with one accord, and cast him out of the city. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Call- ing upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. I\7. Al- 30 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST S HAT. leluia, Alleluia. f~. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. They ran upon him with one accord, and cast him out of the city. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. Glory be to God the Fa- ther, and His Only-begotten Son, our King. Itf. And to the Holy Ghost, from Both proceeding, now and for ever. Amen. Hymn, Sancte Dei pretiose, as at Lands, p. 28. Antiphon to Magnificat. The doors of heaven are laid open to the Blessed Stephen, Mar- tyr of Christ, who was first to be numbered among the Saints, and is therefore triumphantly crowned in heaven. Collect as at Lauds. Memorial of the Nativity. Antiphon. Upon us hath the light shined ; for unto us is Born this day a Saviour. Alleluia. f. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia. iy. And dwelt among us. Al- leluia. The Collect for Christmas Day, p. 22. Memorial of St. John the Evangelist. Antiphon. Greatly is Blessed John to be had in honour, for he leant on Jesu's bosom at the Last Supper. f. Their sound is gone out into all lands. Alleluia. fy. And their words into the ends of the world. Alleluia. Let us pray. The Collect. MERCIFUL Lord, we beseech Thee to cast Thy bright beams of light upon Thy Church, that it being enlightened by the doctrine of Thy blessed Apostle and Evan- gelist Saint John, may so walk in the light of Thy Truth, that it may at length attain to the light of everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Soijn tijc ©tiangdist's Bap. AT LAUDS. ~f. Greatly is Blessed John to be had in honour. ty. For he leant on Jesu's bo- som at the Last Supper. /. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) This is the dis- ciple : which did testify and write ; and we know that his testimony is true. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- (2.) This is My disciple : and if I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee ? (3.) Behold My servant : whom I uphold ; Mine elect in whom My Soul delighteth ; I have put My Spirit upon him. (4.) There be some of them that stand here : which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the Kingdom of God. (5.) If I will that he tarry till I come : what is that to thee ? fol- low thou Me. The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 1, 2. He that feareth the Lord will do good : and he that hath know- ledge of the Law shall obtain Wis- dom. And as a mother shall she ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST S DAT. 31 meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a Virgin. ty. Thanks be to God. Hymn, iEterna Christi munera, as at Lauds in the Common of Apostles, icith the Doxology of Christmas, as at p. 23. f. They have declared His hon- our unto the heathen. I\7. And His wonders unto all people. Antiphon to Benedictus. This is that John who leant on Jesu's bosom at the Last Supper : blessed is the Apostle to whom were made known the secrets of heaven. Tlie Collect for St. John's Day, Merciful Lord, &c. Memorial of the Nativity of our Lord, as at Lauds on St. Ste- phen's Day, p. 28. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) This is the dis- ciple : which did testify and write ; '•and we know that his testimony is (true. R. as on Christmas Day, p. 23. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) This is My dis- ciple : and if I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee ? The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 1, 2. He that feareth the Lord will do good : and he that hath know- ledge of the Law shall obtain Wis- dom. And as a mother shall she meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a Virgin. R. Their sound is gone out into all lands. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. And their words into the ends of the world. R£. Alleluia, Alleluia. f~. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R^. Their sound is gone out into all lands. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands. 1$. They shall remember Thy jSame, O Lord. Collect as at Lauds. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) Behold My ser- vant : whom I uphold ; Mine elect in whom My Soul delighteth ; I have put My Spirit upon him. The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 3 — o. With the bread of understand- ing shall she feed him, and give him the water of wisdom to drink. He shall be stayed upon her, and shall not be moved; and shall rely upon her, and shall not be confounded. She shall exalt him above his neighbours. ■ R. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands. Alleluia, Al- leluia. ~f . They shall remember Thy JSTame, Lord. Itf. Alle- luia, Alleluia. *$ > Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Itf. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands. Alleluia, Alleluia. *f. How dear are Thy counsels unto me, O God. ty. O how great is the sum of them. Collect as at Lauds. 32 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST'S DAT. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) If I will that lie tarry till I come : what is that to thee ? follow thou Me. The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 5, 6. In the midst of the Congrega- tion shall Wisdom open his mouth ; he shall find joy and a crown of gladness, and she shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name. R. How dear are Thy counsels unto me, O God. Alleluia, Alle- luia. ~f. O how great is the sum of them. Ity. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Ity. How dear are Thy counsels un- to me, O God. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. They have declared His hon- our unto the heathen. 1^. And His wonders unto all people. Collect as at Lauds. AT VESPEES. The Antiphons and Psalms as on Christmas Day, p. 24. The Chapter, Ecclus. xv. 1, 2. He that feareth the Lord will do good ; and he that hath know- ledge of the Law shall obtain Wis- dom. And as a mother shall she meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a Virgin. E,. This is that John who leant on Jesu's bosom at the Last Sup- per. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Blessed is the Apostle to whom were made known the secrets of heaven. Up. Alleluia, Alleluia, y. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. This is that John who leant on Jesu's bosom at the Last Supper. Al- leluia, Alleluia. f. Glory be to God the Father, and His Only-begotten Son, our King. fy. And to the Holy Ghost, from Both proceeding, now and for ever. Amen. Hymn, Annue Christe, as in the Common of Apostles. ~f. They have declared His hon- our unto the heathen. ty. And His wonders unto all people. Antiplion to Magnificat. In the midst of the Congrega- tion shall Wisdom open his mouth; he shall find joy and a crown of gladness, and she shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. Memorial of the Nativity of our Lord, as on St.StephensL)ay,p.30. Memorialofthe Holy Innocents. Antiphon. Innocent children by cruel Herod were slain for Christ, even children at the breast. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. f". Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. Ii?. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Let us pray. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Who out of the mouths of Babes and Suck- lings hast ordained strength, and madest Infants to glorify Thee by their deaths ; Mortify and kill all vices in us, and so strengthen us by Thy Grace, that by the inno- cency of our lives and constancy of our faith, even unto death, we may glorify Thy holy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE INNOCENTS' DAT. 33 W)t Innocents' 39an. AT LAUDS. t. The Righteous live for ever- more. R/. Their reward also is with the Lord. f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Herod being exceeding wroth : sent forth and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- days. (2.) From two years old and under : did Herod slay many children for the Lord's sake. (3.) A voice was heard in Ra- mah : lamentation and bitter weep- ing ; Rachel weeping for her chil- dren. (4.) From under the Altar : the souls of them that were slain do cry with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, Holy and True, dost Thou not judge and avenge our blood? (5.) Let children praise Thee : O Lord of Hosts, for by the vic- tory Thou hast won they rejoice in their innocence. The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 1. I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood on the Mount Sion, and with Him an hundred forty and four thou- sand, having His Father's Name written in their foreheads. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Rex gloriose Martyrum. All-glorious King of Martyrs Thou, Crown of Confessors here below ; Thou guidest to celestial day. Those who for Thee cast earth away. Do Thou vouchsafe with gracious ear To listen to our humble prayer ; And, while their triumphs blest we chant, Forgiveness to our errors grant. All honour, laud, and glory be, Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee ! All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. f. The Eighteous Lord loveth Righteousness. R/. His Countenance will be- hold the thing that is Just. Antiphon to Benedictus. Be of good comfort, O my chil- dren, and cry unto God; for ye shall be remembered of Him. The Collect for the Innocents' Day, O Almighty God, &c. Memorial of the Nativity of our Lord, as at Lauds on St. Ste- phen's Day, p. 28. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) Herod being ex- ceeding wroth : sent forth and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem. R. as on Christmas Day, p. 23. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) From two years old and under : did Herod slay many children for the Lord's sake. The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 1. I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood on the Mount Sion, and with Him an hundred forty and four thou- sand, having His Father's Name written in their foreheads. R. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. R/. D 34 THE INNOCENTS DAT. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. Let the Righteous be glad, and rejoice before God. fy. Let them also be merry and joyful. Collect as at Lauds. AT SEXT. AntipJion (3.) A voice was heard in Ramah : lamentation and bit- ter weeping ; Rachel weeping for her children. The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 4. These are they which were not defiled with women ; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. R. Let the Righteous be glad, and rejoice before God. Alleluia, Alleluia. ^. Let them also be merry and joyful, fy. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. Let the Righ- teous be glad, and rejoice before God. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. The souls of the Righteous are in the Hand of God. ty. And there shall no torment touch them. Collect as at Lauds. AT NONE. Antiphon (4.) From under the Altar : the souls of them that were slain do cry with a loud voice, say- ing, How long, O Lord, Holy and True, dost Thou not judge and avenge our blood ? The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 4, 5. These were redeemed from a- mong men, being the first-fruits unto God, and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile. R. The souls of the Righteous are in the Hand of God. Alleluia, Alleluia, ^f. And there shall no torment touch them. I\?. Alle- luia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I#. The souls of the Righteous are in the Hand of God. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. The Righteous Lord loveth Righteousness. ~fy. His Countenance will be- hold the thing that is Just. Collect as at Lauds. AT VESPEBS. The Antiphons and Psalms as on Christmas Day, p. 24. The Chapter, Rev. xiv. 1. I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood on the Mount Sion, and with Him an hundred forty and four thou- sand, having His Father's Name written in their foreheads. R. The hundred and forty and four thousand which were re- deemed from the earth. These are they which were not defiled with women. Alleluia, Alleluia. *f. For they are virgins, ty. Al- leluia, Alleluia. /. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, R/. The hun- dred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. These are they which were not defiled with women. Alleluia, Alleluia. THE CIBCUMCISION OF CHBIST. 35 f. The Righteous Lord loveth Righteousness. 1^. His Countenance will be- hold the thing that is Just. Hymn, Rex gloriose Martyrum, y. and 1$?., as at Lauds, p. 33. Antiphon to Magnificat. These are they which were not defiled with women ; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. Collect as at Lauds. Memorial of the Nativity of our Lord, as at Vespers on St. Ste- phens Day, p. 30. The Twenty-ninth, Thietieth, and thiett-fiest of decem- BEE. AT LAUDS. f. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia. I\?. And dwelt among us. Al- leluia. f~. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphon. Whom saw ye, shepherds : Say ye, tell us Who hath appeared upon earth ? We beheld The Child, and a Choir of Angels singing unto our Lord and Saviour. Alleluia, Alleluia. The Psalms are all said to this one Antiphon. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- days. The Chapter, Gal. iv. 1, 2. Now I say, that the Heir, as long as He is a Child, differeth nothing from a servant, though He be Lord of all ; but is under tutors and governors, until the time appointed of the Father. I£. Thanks be to God. Hymn, A solis ortus cardine,^). 22. ¥- Blessed be He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Bz. God is the Lord Who hath showed us Light. Antiphon to Benedictus. While all things were in quiet silence, and night was in the midst of her swift course, Thine Al- mighty Word, O Lord, leaped down from heaven out of Thy royal throne. The Collect for Christmas Day. Prime, Terce, Sext, None, and Vespers, as on Christmas Day, pp. 23, 24. W$z Circumcision of Christ. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphons and Psalms as on Christmas Day, p. 24. The Chapter, Titus ii. 11, 12. The Grace of God that bringeth Salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. R. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. And dwelt among us. ~fy. Alleluia, Alleluia. f~. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. iy. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. He shall call Me. iyr. Thou art my Father. 36 THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST. Hymn, A solis ortus cardine,^?. 22. "f. As a Bridegroom out of His Chamber. R/. The Lord cometh forth to run His course. Antiphon to Magnificat. He that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth : He that cometh from heaven is above all. And what He hath seen and heard, that He testifieth ; and no man re- ceiveth His testimony. He that hath received His testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who mad- est Thy blessed Son to be Circum- cised, and obedient to the law for man ; Grant us the true Circum- cision of the Spirit; that, our hearts, and all our members, being mortified from all worldly and carnal lusts, we may in all things obey Thy blessed will; through the Same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. At these Vespers shall there be no Memorial. AT LAUDS. f. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia. R/. And dwelt among us. Al- leluia. "f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) O wonderful condescension : the Creator of mankind hath taken to Himself a living Body, and vouchsafed to be born of a Virgin. He, Very Man, yet begotten after no carnal man- ner, hath made us co-heirs of His Godhead. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- days. (2.) When Thou wast Born of a Virgin : all ineffably, then was the Scripture fulfilled, He shall come down like the rain into a fleece of wool, to save mankind. We praise Thee, O our God. (3.) In the Burning Bush : which Moses saw unconsumed, we acknowledge the preservation of the glorious Virginity of the Mo- ther of God. (4.) The Root of Jesse : hath sprung up ; the Star hath come out of Jacob ; a Virgin hath brought forth a Saviour. We praise Thee, O our God. (5.) Lo ! Mary hath brought forth the Saviour : of Whom, when John saw Him, he said, Behold the Lamb of God, Which taketh away the sin of the world. Alle- luia. The Chapter, Titus ii. 11, 12. The Grace of God that bringeth Salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn, A solis ortus cardine,^). 22. f. Blessed be He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. R/. God is the Lord Who hath showed us Light. Antiphon to Benedictus. A wonderful mystery is made known. To-day is nature to do a new thing. God is made Man. That which was still abideth, and that which was not, that He taketh into Himself without confusion or division. THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHEIST. 37 Collect as at the First Vespers. At these Lauds shall there be no Memorial. AT PEIilE. Antiphon (1.) O -wonderful con- descension : the Creator of man- kind hath taken to Himself a liv- ing Body, and vouchsafed to be born of a Virgin. He, Very Man, yet begotten after no carnal man- ner, hath made us co-heirs of His Godhead. Everything else shall be said as at Prime on Christmas Day, p. 23. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) When Thou wast Born of a Virgin : all ineffably, then was the Scripture fulfilled, He shall come down like the rain into a fleece of wool, to save man- kind. We praise Thee, O our God. Everything else here and at Sext and at None, except the Anti- phons, is said as on Christmas Day, but the Collect for the Cir- cumcision is said instead of that for Christmas Day. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) In the Burning Bush : which Moses saw uncon- sumed, we acknowledge the pre- servation of the glorious Virginity of the Mother of God. AT NONE. hath come out of Jacob ; a Virgin hath brought forth a Saviour. We praise Thee, O our God. Antiphon (4.) The Boot of Jes- se : hath sprung up; the Star AT VESPEES. Antiphons and Psalms as on Christmas Day. The Chapter, Titus ii. 11, 12. The Grace of God that bringeth Salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. R. The heart of the Virgin is established and will not shrink, in which she received the divine mys- teries at the message of the Angel. Alleluia, Alleluia. > T . Who, fairer than the children of men, con- ceived with a chaste womb. I^r. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. The heart of the Virgin is established and will not shrink, in which she received the divine mysteries at the message of the Angel. Alle- luia, Alleluia. ft. The mansion of the modest "breast Becomes a shrine where God shall rest. I$7. The pure and undefiled one Conceived in her womb the Son. Hymn, Asolis ortus cardine,^?. 22. f. Blessed be He that cometh in the JN"ame of the Lord. fy. God is the Lord, Who hath showed us Light. Antiphon to Magnificat. O marvellous mystery! The womb of a Virgin who knew not man is become the unspotted tern- 38 THE CIBCUHCISION OF CHBIST. pie of God. Of her He taketh Flesh, and to Him shall all na- tions come, saying, Glory be to Thee, O Lord. Collect as at the First Vespers. At these Vespers there shall be no Memorial. The Second, Thied, Foueth, and Fifth Day of Januaey. AT LAUDS. f. The Word was made Flesh. Alleluia. 1$. And dwelt among us. Al- leluia. f. O God, make speed, &c. ion. Whom saw ye, O shepherds : Say ye, tell us Who hath appeared upon earth ? We beheld The Child, and a Choir of Angels singing unto our Lord and Saviour. Alleluia, Alleluia. The Psalms are all said to this one Antiphon. "Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- The Chapter, Gal. iv. 1. Now I say, that the Heir, as long as He is a Child, differeth nothing from a servant, though He be Lord of all : but is under tutors and governors, until the time appointed of the Father. fy. Thanks be to God. Hymn, A solis ortus cardine,^?. 22. ~f. Blessed be He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. I#. God is the Lord Who hath showed us Light. Antiphon to Benedictus. While all things were in quiet silence : and night was in the midst of her swift course, Thine Almighty Word, O Lord, leaped down from heaven out of Thy royal throne. Memorial of the Nativity of oue LOED. Antiphon. Shepherds, what saw ye : tell us. We came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes. f. He shall call Me. Alleluia. I#. Thou art My Father. Al- leluia. The Collect for the Annunciation. Prime, Terce, Sext, None, and Vespers, as on the Circumcision, p. 37. THE EPIPHANY. 39 %tf)t (Eptpftanp, Or, the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphons and Psalms as on Christmas Day, p. 24. The Chapter, Isa. lx. 1. Arise, shine; for thy Light is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. R. The kings of Tharsis and of the Isles shall give pres- ents. Allelu- ia, Alleluia. f. The kings of Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts, ty. Al- leluia, Alle- luia, f. Glo- ry be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. 1^7. The kings of Tharsis and of the Isles shall give pres- ents. Allelu- ia, Alleluia. f. All kings shall fall down before Him. R/. All na- tions shall do Him service. Hymn. Hostis Herodes impie. Why, impious Herod, vainly fear, That Christ the Saviour cometh here ? He takes not earthly realms away, Who gives the crown that lasts for aye. To greet His birth the Wise Men went, Led by the Star before them sent : Called on by light, toward Light they pressed, And by their gifts their God confessed. 40 THE EPIPHANY. In holy Jordan's purest wave The heavenly Lamb vouchsafed to lave : That He, to Whom was sin unknown, Might cleanse His people from their own. New miracle of Power Divine ! The water reddens into wine : He spake the word; and poured the In ether streams than Nature gave. All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay For Thine Epiphany to-day : All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. f. All they from Slieba shall come. 1^?. They shall bring gold and incense, and they shall show forth the praises of the Lord. Antiplwn to Magnificat. When the Wise Men saw the Star : they said one to another, This is the sign of the Great King, come let us seek Him and present unto Him gifts ; gold, and frank- incense, and myrrh. The Collect. O GOD, Who by the leading of a Star didst Manifest Thine Only- begotten Son to the Gentiles ; Mercifully grant, that we, which know Thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of Thy glorious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. f. All they from Sheba shall come. R/. They shall bring gold and incense, and they shall show forth the praises of the Lord. "f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) He that is Be- gotten before all worlds : the Lord our Saviour, hath to-day appeared to the world. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- days. (2.) Thy Light, O Jerusalem : is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee ; and the Gentiles shall come to thy Light. Alleluia. (3.) When they had opened their treasures : they presented unto Him gifts ; gold, and frank- incense, and myrrh. Alleluia. (4.) O ye Seas and Floods, bless ye the Lord : praise Him and magnify Him for ever. (5.) Three are the gifts : which the Wise Men presented unto the Lord ; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh, to the King, the Son of God. Alleluia. The Chapter, Isa. lx. 1. Arise, shine; for thy Light is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. ~fy. Thanks be to God. Hymn. A Patre Unigenitus. From God the Father, Virgin-horn To us the Only Son came down ; By death the Font to consecrate, The faithful to regenerate. From highest heaven His course began, He took the form of mortal man ; Creation by His death restored, And shed new joys of life abroad. We pray Thee, Saviour, of Thy love, To hear us from Thy throne above : Enlighten Thou our clouded sense, Fresh beams of light to us dispense. Abide with us, Lord, we pray, The gloom of night remove away ; Thy work of healing, Lord, begin, And wash away the stain of sin. Thou Who we know hast come to men, And we believe shalt come again, Do Thou Thy guardian shield extend, Thine own dear sheepfold to defend. THE EPIPHANY. 41 i All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay, For Thine Epiphany to-day ; All glory, as is ever meet, ' To Father, and to Paraclete. Amen. So end the Hymns at Prime, Terce, Sext, and None Sm f. It is the Lord that com- mandeth the waters : it is the glorious God that maketh the thunder. ty. The Voice of the Lord is mighty in operation : the Voice of the Lord is a glorious voice. Antiphon to Benedictus. To-day is the Church joined to her heavenly Bridegroom ; in Jor- dan is Christ baptized ; the Wise Men bring gifts to the Royal marriage ; and by water made wine are the guests rejoiced. The Collect. O GOD, Who by the leading of a Star didst Manifest Thy Only- begotten Son to the Gentiles ; Mercifully grant that we, which know Thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of Thy glorious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) He that is Be- gotten before all worlds : the Lord our Saviour, hath to-day appeared to the world. The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17. Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only Wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Jesu Christ, Son of the Liv- ing God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou Who on this Day didst appear to the world. I\J. Have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f". Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. 1^. Jesu Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia. f". O Lord, arise, help us. T^r. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) Thy Light, O Je- rusalem : is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee ; and the Gentiles shall come to thy Light. Alleluia. The Chapter, Isa. lx. 1. Arise, shine ; for thy Light is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. R. All they from Sheba shall come. Alleluia, Alleluia. jf. They shall bring gold and incense, and they shall show forth the praises of the Lord. I£. Alleluia, Alle- luia. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. All they from Sheba shall come. Alleluia, Alleluia. , f. The kings of Tharsis and of the Isles shall give presents. ~fy. The kings of Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts. Collect as at Lauds. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) When they had opened their treasures : they pre- sented unto Him gifts ; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Alle- luia. The Chapter, Isa. lx. 2, 3. The Lord shall arise upon thee, O Jerusalem, and His Glory shall 42 THE EPIPHANY. be seen upon thee. And the Gen- tiles shall come to thy Light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. R. The kings of Tharsis and of the Isles shall give presents. Al- leluia, Alleluia, jf. The kings of Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts. ty. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B;. The kings of Tharsis and of the Isles shall give presents. Alleluia, Al- leluia. f. O worship the Lord. I\?. In the beauty of holiness. Collect as at Lauds. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) Three are the gifts : which the Wise Men pre- sented unto the Lord ; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh, to the Xing, the Son of God. Alleluia. The Chapter, Isa. xl. 6. All they from Sheba shall come ; they shall bring gold and incense, and they shail show forth the praises of the Lord. R. O worship the Lord. Alle- luia, Alleluia. f~. In the beauty of holiness. Tfy. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^j. O worship the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. Worship the Lord. I#. All ye Angels of His. Collect as at Lauds. The Chapter, Isa. lx. 1. Arise, shine ; for thy Light is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. R. Three are the gifts which the Wise Men presented unto the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Gold, and frankincense, and myrrh, to the King, the Son of God. Itf. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Tty. Three are the gifts which the Wise Men presented unto the Lord. Alle- luia, Alleluia. /. All kings shall fall down be- fore Him. fy. All nations shall do Him service. The Hymn, Hostis Herodes impie, "jf. and Up., as at the First Ves- pers, p. 39. Antiphon to Magnificat. There came Wise Men from the East to Bethlehem to worship the Lord, and when they had opened their treasures they presented un- to Him precious gifts : gold as to the Great King ; frankincense as to the true God; and myrrh for His Burial. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. From the Feast of the Epiphany till the First Sunday after the AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Antiphons and Psalms as on Christmas Day, p. 24. AT LAUDS. f. All they from Sheba shall come. I^r. They shall bring gold and incense, and they shall show forth the praises of the Lord. f~. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphon. He that is Begotten PIEST SUNDAY AETEE EPIPHANY. 43 before all worlds : the Lord our Saviour, hath to-day appeared to the world. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- days, but said under this one Antiphon. The Chapter, Hymn, f~. and Rj., as on the Day of the Epiphany, p. 40. The following Antiphons are said at Lauds and Vespers to Bene- dictus and Magnificat. a. The Star in the East : shone like a flame, and showed where God the King of kings was. The Wise Men saw it, and brought gifts to Christ the King. b. When the Wise Men saw the Star : they rejoiced with exceed- ing great joy. And when they were come into the house, they presented unto Him gifts ; gold, frankincense, and myrrh. c. Lo ! a "Voice from heaven : saying, This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased. d. The Wise Men : being warned of God in a dream, departed into their own country another way. Collect as on the Day of the Epiphany. The other Hours as on the Day of the Epiphany, except that one of the four Antiphons above is said at Vespers to Magnificat. ®i)e JFtrst Sunfcap after tf)e lEpipijanp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Everything as in the Psalter for Saturday at Vespers. Antiphon to Magnificat. My sins, O Lord, are stuck fast in me like arrows : but do Thou heal me by the remedies of peni- tence, before the wounds become corrupt. This Antiphon is said at the Satur- day Vespers till Septuagesima. The Collect. O LOED, we beseech Thee mercifully to receive the prayers of Thy people which call upon Thee ; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faith- fully to fulfil the same ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. Everything as in the Psalter. Antiphon to Benedictus. Son, why hast Thou thus dealt with us ? behold Thy father and I have sought Thee sorrowing. And He said unto them, How is it that ye sought Me ? wist ye not that I must be about My Father's business ? Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. as in the Psalter, ex- cept that till the Purification the R. to the Chapter is said as on Christmas Day, p. 23. Terce, Sext, and None, as in the Psalter, with the Collect of the Day. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Everything as in the Psalter. Antiphon to Magnificat. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. 44 FOTJBTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. The Collect of the Day. Throughout the Week everything as in the Psalter, except on Holy- days. Wi)t Secontr Suntrap after tfje ^piptjanp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat as on the preceding Sunday. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who dost govern all things in heaven and earth ; Mercifully hear the supplications of Thy peo- ple, and grant us Thy peace all the days of our life ; through Je- sus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphon to Benedictus. There was a marriage at Cana of Galilee, and the Mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was called. The Collect as above. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. And when they wanted wine, Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water ; and it was made wine. ?&\)t ®f)irtt Suntfag after tf>e 3Eptp^anp. AT THE FIEST VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat as on the First Sunday after the Epi- phany. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, mercifully look upon our in- firmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth Thy Eight Hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphon to Benedictus. "When He was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, there came a leper and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth His Hand, and touched him, saying, I will ; be thou clean. The Collect as above. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tor- mented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The Collect as above. W)t JFourtf) Suntrap after tfje ©pipfjanj}. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat as on the First Sunday after the Epi- phany, p. 43. The Collect. O GOD, Who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we can- not always stand upright ; Grant SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. 45 to us such strength and protec- tion, as may support us in all dan- gers, and carry us through all temptations ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphon to Benedictus. And when He was entered into a ship, His disciples followed Him. And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves : but He was asleep. And His disciples came to Him, and awoke Him, saying, Lord, save us : we perish. The Collect as above. AT LAUDS. Antiphon to Benedictus. Sir, didst not Thou sow good seed in Thy field? from whence then hath it tares ? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The Collect as above. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them : but gather the wheat into My barn. The Collect as above. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. He arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. ®\)t JFtftI) Suntiap after tt)c #pipf)anp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat as on the First Sunday after the Epi- The Collect. O LORD, we beseech Thee to keep Thy Church and household continually in Thy true Religion ; that they who do lean only upon the hope of Thy heavenly grace may evermore be defended by Thy mighty power ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. T&bz StitI) Suntfaw after tfje lEptpfjann". AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat as on the First Sunday after the Epi- phany, p. 43. The Collect. O GOD, Whose blessed Son was manifested that He might destroy the works of the devil, and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life ; Grant us, we beseech Thee, that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves, even as He is pure ; that, when He shall appear again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto Him in His eternal and glorious kingdom ; where with Thee, O Father, and Thee, O Holy Ghost, He liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 46 THE SUNDAY CALLED SEPTUAGESIMA, AT LAUDS. Antiphon to Benedictus. Immediately after the tribula- tion of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heaven shall be shaken. The Collect as above. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Then shall appear the Sign of the Son of Man in heaven : and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn. The Collect as above. UH)t SuntraB called Septuagesima, or tije ©f)trtt Surrtrag before 3Eent. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Instead of Alleluia at the beginning of each Hour, is now said, — Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing ; Of glory the Eternal King. The Chapter, ICor.ix. 24. Know ye not, that they which run in a race run all, but one re- ceiveth the prize ? So run that ye may obtain. R. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. *f. And on the se- venth day God ended all His work which He had made. R?. And all the host of them. "f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. f". And God saw every thing that He had made. ^?. And, behold, it was very good. Hymn, *f . and fy., as in the Psalter. Antiphon to Magnificat. And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden : and there He put the man whom He had formed. The Collect. O LORD, we beseech Thee fa- vourably to hear the prayers of Thy people; that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by Thy goodness, for the glory of Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, Wholiveth andreign- eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphon (1.) Have mercy upon me, O God. Miserere mei, Deus. Ps. li. 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness : according to the multitude of Thy mercies do away mine offences. 2 Wash me throughly from my wickedness : and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my faults : and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against Thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight : that Thou mightest be jus- tified in Thy saying, and clear when Thou art judged. 5 Behold, I was shapen in wick- edness : and in sin hath my mo- ther conceived me. 6 But lo, Thou requirest truth OR THE THIED SUNDAY BEFOEE LENT. 47 in the inward parts : and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. 7 Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean : Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness : that the bones which Thou hast broken may re- joice. 9 Turn Thy face from my sins : and put out all my misdeeds. 10 Make me a clean heart, O God : and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from Thy Presence : and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. 12 O give me the comfort of Thy help again : and stablish me with Thy free Spirit. 13 Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked : and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. 14 Deliver me from blood-guil- tiness, O G-od, Thou that art the God of my health : and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness. 15 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord : and my mouth shall show Thy praise. 16 For Thou desirest no sacri- fice, else would I give it Thee : but Thou delightest not in burnt- offerings. 17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit : a broken and con- trite heart, O God, shalt Thou not despise. 18 O be favourable and gra- cious unto Sion : build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and obla- tions : then shall they offer young bullocks upon Thine altar. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antijphon (1.) Have mercy upon me, O God : wash me throughly from my wickedness, for against Thee only have I sinned. (2.) I will thank Thee. Conjitemini Domino. Ps. cxviii. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious : because His mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let Israel now confess that He is gracious : and that His mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now confess : that His mercy endureth for ever. 4 Yea, let them now that fear the Lord confess : that His mercy endureth for ever. 5 I called upon the Lord in trouble : and the Lord heard me at large. 6 The Lord is on my side : I will not fear what man doeth unto me. 7 The Lord taketh my part with them that help me : there- fore shall I see my desire upon mine enemies. • 8 It is better to trust in the Lord : than to put any confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Lord : than to put any confidence in princes. 10 All nations compassed me round about : but in the Name of the Lord will I destroy them. 11 They kept me in on every side, they kept me in, I say, on every side : but in the Name of the Lord will I destroy them. 12 They came about me like bees, and are extinct even as the fire among the thorns : for in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them. 13 Thou hast thrust sore at me, 48 THE SUNDAY CALLED SEPTUAGESIMA, that I might fall : but the Lord was my help. 14 The Lord is my strength, and my song : and is become my salvation. 15 The voice of joy and health is in the dwellings of the righte- ous : the Eight Hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass. 16 The Eight Hand of the Lord hath the pre-eminence : the Eight Hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass. 17 I shall not die, but live : and declare the works of the Lord. 18 The 'Lord hath chastened and corrected me : but He hath not given me over unto death. 19 Open me the gates of righ- teousness : that I may go into them, and give thanks unto the Lord. 20 This is the gate of the Lord : the righteous shall enter into it. 21 I will thank Thee, for Thou hast heard me : and art become my salvation. 22 The same stone which the builders refused : is become the head- stone in the corner. 23 This is the Lord's doing : and it is marvellous in our eyes. 24 This is the day which the Lord hath made : we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Help me now, O Lord : O Lord, send us now prosperity. 26 Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord : we have wished you good luck, ye that are of the house of the Lord. 27 God is the Lord Who hath showed us light : bind the sacri- fice with cords, yea, even unto the horns of the altar. 28 Thou art my God, and I will thank Thee : Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee. 29 O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious : and His mercy endureth for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. (2.) I will thank Thee : for Thou hast heard me. (3.) O God, my God. Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii. 1 O God, Thou art my God : early will I seek Thee. 2 My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh also longeth after Thee : in a barren and dry land, where no water is. 3 Thus have I looked for Thee in holiness : that I might behold Thy power and glory. 4 For Thy loving-kindness is better than the life itself : my lips shall praise Thee. 5 As long as I live will I mag- nify Thee on this manner : and lift up my hands in Thy Name. 6 My soul shall be satisfied, even as it were with marrow and fatness : when my mouth praiseth Thee with jo} r ful lips. 7 Have I not remembered Thee in my bed : and thought upon Thee when I was waking? 8 Because Thou hast been my helper : therefore under the sha- dow of Thy wings will I rejoice. 9 My soul hangeth upon Thee : Thy Eight Hand hath upholden me. 10 These also that seek the hurt of my soul : they shall go under the earth. 11 Let them fall upon the edge of the sword : that they may be a portion for foxes. 12 But the King shall rejoice in God ; all they also that swear by Him shall be commended : for the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. OK THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT. 49 Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii. 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us : and show us the light of His countenance, and be mer- ciful unto us ; 2 That Thy way may be known upon earth : Thy saving health among all nations. 3 Let the people praise Thee, O God : yea, let all the people praise Thee. 4 O let the nations rejoice and be glad : for Thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 5 Let the people praise Thee, 1 O God : let all the people praise j Thee. 6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase : and God, even i our own God, shall give us His blessing. 7 God shall bless us : and all 1 the ends of the world shall fear ! Him. Glory be to the Father, &c. (3.) O God, my God : early will ; I seek Thee, because Thou hast been my helper. (4.) Blessed art Thou, O God, in the firmament of heaven. Benedicite, omnia opera. O all ye Works of the Lord, \ bless ye the Lord : praise Him, I and magnify Him for ever. O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and '.magnify Him for ever. O ye Heavens, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify IHim for ever. i O ye Waters that be above the Firmament, bless ye the Lord : praise Him and magnify Him for O all ye Powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Sun and Moon, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Stars of Heaven, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Showers and Dew, bless ye the Lord : praise Him and magnify Him for ever. O ye Winds of God, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Winter and Summer, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. ' O ye Nights and Days, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Light and Darkness, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Lightnings and Clouds, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O let the Earth bless the Lord : yea, let it praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Mountains and Hills, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O all ye Green Things upon the earth, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Wells, bless ye the Lord : E 50 THE SUNDAY CALLED SEPTTJAGESIMA, praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. ye Seas and Floods, bless ye the Lord : praise Him and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Whales, and all that move in the waters, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O all ye Fowls of the Air, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O all ye Beasts and Cattle, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Children of Men, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O let Israel bless the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Spirits and Sonls of the Righteous, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye holy and humble Men of heart, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. (4.) Blessed art Thou, O God, in the firmament of heaven : and above all to be praised and glori- fied for ever. (5.) O praise. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii. 1 O praise the Lord of heaven : praise Him in the height. 2 Praise Him, all ye Angels of His : praise Him, all His host. 3 Praise Him, sun and moon : praise Him, all ye stars and light. 4 Praise Him, all ye heavens : and ye waters that are above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the Name of the Lord : for He spake the word, and they were made; He com- manded, and they were created. 6 He hath made them fast for ever and ever : He hath given them a law which shall not be broken. 7 Praise the Lord upon earth : ye dragons and all deeps ; 8 Fire and hail, snow and va- pours : wind and storm, fulfilling His word ; 9 Mountains and all hills : fruit- ful trees and all cedars ; 10 Beasts and all cattle : worms and feathered fowls ; 11 Kings of the earth and all people : princes and all judges of the world ; 12 Young men and maidens, old men and children, praise the Name of the Lord : for His Name only is excellent, and His praise above heaven and earth. 13 He shall exalt the horn of His people; all His saints shall praise Him : even the children of Israel, even the people that serv- eth Him. Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix. 1 O sing unto the Lord a new song : let the congregation of saints praise Him. 2 Let Israel rejoice in Him that made him : and let the children of Sion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise His Name in the dance : let them sing praises unto Him with tabret and harp. OB THE THIBD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT. 4 For the Lord hath pleasure in His people : and helpeth the meek-hearted. 5 Let the saints be joyful with glory : let them rejoice in their beds. 6 Let the praises of God be in their mouth : and a two-edged sword in their hands ; 7 To be avenged of the hea- then : and to rebuke the peo- P le 5 . , . 8 To bind their kings m chains : and their nobles with links of iron. 9 That they may be avenged of them, as it is written : Such honour have all His saints. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl. 1 O praise God in His holiness : praise Him in the firmament of His power. 2 Praise Him in His noble acts : praise Him according to His ex- cellent greatness. 3 Praise Him in the sound of the trumpet : praise Him upon the lute and harp. 4 Praise Him in the cymbals and dances : praise Him upon the strings and pipe. 5 Praise Him upon the well- tuned cymbals : praise Him upon the loud cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath : praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. (5.) O praise : the Lord of heaven. These Psalms are thus said on all Sundays till Easter. The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 24. Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one re- ceiveth the prize? So run that ye may obtain. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. JEterne rerum Conditor. Creator Blest, Eternal King, Who day and night about dost bring, Who weary mortals to relieve Dost in their times the seasons give. Now the shrill cock proclaims it day, And calls the sun's awakening ray, The wandering pilgrim's guiding light, That marks the watches night by night. Roused at the note the morning star Heaven's dusky veil uplifts afar ; Night's wicked bands no longer roam, But from their dark ways hie them home. The encouraged sailor's fears are o'er, The foaming waters rage no more ; Repentance once the crowing cock Brought to the Church's promised Rock. let us then like men arise ; The cock rebukes our slumbering eyes ; Bestirs who still in sleep would lie, And shames who would their Lord deny ; Revives once more hope's fading fires, Through the sick frame new health in- spires ; Sheathes the wild robber's weapon dark, Lights in the fall'n faith's dying spark. Look on us, Jesu, when we fall, And with that look our souls recall ; If Thou but look, our stains are gone, And with due tears our pardon won. Shed through our souls Thy piercing ray, Our souls' dull slumber drive away : — Thy Name be first on every tongue, To Thee our earliest praises sung. All praise to God the Father be, All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee ; All praise for ever, as is meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. f". Lord, Thou hast been our Eefuge. R/. From one generation to an- other. 52 THE SUNDAY CALLED SEPTUAGESIMA. Antiphon to Benedictus. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an House- holder, Which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into His vineyard. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PRIME. Antiphon. And when He had agreed with the labourers : for a penny a day, He sent them into His vineyard. In place of Confitemini Domino, Ps. cxviii., is said Dominus reg- navit, Ps. xciii., and this is done till Easter. AT TEKCE. Antiphon. And He went out about the third hour : and saw others standing idle in the mar- ket-place, and said unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 24. Know ye not, that they which run in a race run all, but one re- ceiveth the prize? So run that ye may obtain. R. Thou hast been my Suc- cour, leave me not. "f. Neither forsake me, O God of my Salva- tion. R/T- Leave me not. y. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Thou hast been my Succour, leave me not. f. I said, Lord, be merciful unto me. fy. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon. Why stand ye here : all the day idle ? They say unto Him, Because no man hath hired us. The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 25. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things : now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown ; but we an incorruptible. R. Thou wast my Hope, when I hanged yet upon my mother's breasts, y. I have been left unto Thee ever since I was born : Thou art my God even from my mo- ther's womb. ty. When I hanged yet upon my mother's breasts. "f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Ity. Thou wast my Hope, when I hanged yet upon my mother's breasts. f. The Lord is my Shepherd, therefore can I lack nothing. ty. He shall feed me in a green pasture. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon. And He went out and found others : standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle ? They say unto Him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vine- yard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. THE SUNDAY CALLED SEXAGESIMA. 53 The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 26, 27. I therefore so run, not as un- certainly ; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air : but I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection. R. O cleanse Thou me from my secret faults, ft. Keep Thy , servant also from presumptuous sins. I\?- From my secret faults. ft. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I\Z. O cleanse Thou me from my i secret faults. ft. Thou hast been my Succour. Tty. Leave me not, neither for- ' sake me, O God of my salvation. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Chapter, 1 Cor. ix. 24. Know ye not that they which I run in a race run all, but one re- t ceiveth the prize? So run that | ye may obtain. ty. Thanks be to God. Hymn, ft. and I\?., as in the Psalter. Antiphon to Magnificat. So when even was come, the Lord of the vineyard saith unto His steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire. Collect as at the First Vespers. The follotving Antiphons are said at Lauds and Vespers of this week, to Benedictus and Mag- nificat. a. Call the labourers : and give them their hire, saith the Lord. b. But the Lord of the vine- yard : answered one of them and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong, didst thou not agree with Me for a penny ? Take that thine is, and go thy way. c. I will give unto this last : even as unto thee. d. Is it not lawful for Me : to do what I will with Mine own ? Is thine eye evil, because I am good ? e. So the last shall be first : and the first last ; for many are called, but few chosen. Wot Suntrag calUtt Sexagcsima, or tibe Serontf Suntrai? before ICent. AT THE FIRST VESPEES. The Chapter, 2 Cor. xi. 19, 20. Ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. For ye suffer if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. R. And the Lord God said un- to the serpent, I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her Seed. ft. It shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise His heel. fy. Between thy seed and her Seed, ft. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. And the Lord God said unto the serpent, I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her Seed. ft. Dust thou art. ty. And unto dust shalt thou return. 54 THE SUNDAY CALLED SEXAGESIMA. Antiphon to Magnificat. My Spirit shall not always strive with man : for that he also is flesh. The Collect. O LOED God, Who seest that we put not our trust in any thing that we do ; Mercifully grant that by Thy power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) According to the multitude of Thy mercies : do away mine offences. Psalms as on Septuagesima, p. 46. (2.) Thou art my God : and I will thank Thee; Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee. (3.) Early will I seek Thee : that I might behold Thy power and glory. (4.) Praise Him : and magnify Him for ever. (5.) O praise the Lord of Hea- ven : praise Him, all ye Angels of His. The Chapter, 2 Cor. xi. 19, 20. Ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. For ye suffer if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. fy. Thanks be to God. Hymn as in the Psalter, and at p. 61. f. Lord, Thou hast been our llefuge. tyr. From one generation to an- other. Antiphon to Benedictus. When much people were ga- thered together, and were come to Him out of every city, He spake by a parable ; A Sower went out to sow His seed. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PRIME. Antiphon. And other fell on good ground : and sprang up and bare fruit an hundred-fold. AT TEECE. Antiphon. That on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart : having heard the word keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. The Chapter, 2 Cor. xi. 19, 20. Ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. For ye suffer if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. R. as at Terce on Septuagesima Sunday, p. 52. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon. When Jesus had said these things : He cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. The Chapter, 2 Cor. xii. 2. I knew a man in Christ, above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body I cannot tell : or whether out of the body I cannot tell: THE SUNDAY CALLED QUI^QUAGESIMA. 55 God knoweth ;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. R. as at Sext on Septuagesima Sunday, p. 52. Collect as at the First Vespers. word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT > T ONE. Antiphon. Unto you it is given to know : the mysteries of the kingdom of God ; but to others in parables. The Chapter, 2 Cor. xii. 3, 4. And I knew such a man, (whe- ther in the body or out of the body I cannot tell : God know- eth ;) how that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeak- able words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. R. as at None on Septuagesima Sunday, p. 53. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Chapter, 2 Cor. xi. 19, 20. Ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. For ye suffer if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. 1^. Thanks be to God. Hymn, f. and ty., as in the Psalter. Antiphon to Magnificat. But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the The following AntipJions are said during the week at Lauds and Vespers to Benedictus and Mag- nificat. a. The seed is the word of God : but the Sower is Christ ; he that heareth Him abideth for ever. b. But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart : having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. c. If ye would be My disciples : have root in yourselves, lest in time of temptation ye fall away. d. If ye would bring fruit to perfection : be not choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life. W^t Suntfay calUti (§utnquagcsima, or tfje next SuntiaD btioxt £cnt. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. I. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not Charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cym- bal. R. And the Lord said in His heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake ; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth. *p. Nei- ther will I again smite any more every thing living. B/. For the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth, it. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. And the 56 THE SUNDAY CALLED QUINQUAQESIMA. Lord said in His heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake, for the imagina- tion of man's heart is evil from his youth. f. This is the token of the co- venant which I make between Me and you. 1^. I do set My bow in the cloud. Antiphon to Magnificat. And God said, I do set My bow in the cloud : and it shall be for a token of a covenant between Me and the earth. The Collect. O LOED, Who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are nothing worth ; Send Thy Holy Ghost, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before Thee : Grant this for Thine only Son Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) Turn Thy Face from my sins : and put out all my misdeeds. Psalms as on Septuagesima, p. 46. (2.) The Lord is my Strength : and my Song : and is become my Salvation. (3.) Have I not thought upon Thee : when I was waking ? be- cause Thou hast been my Helper. (4) Praise and magnify for ever : the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. (5.) Young men and maidens, old men and children : praise the Name of the Lord. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 1. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not Charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cym- bal. ty. Thanks be to God. Hymn, 'f'. and I\?., as in the Psalter, and at p. 51. Antiphon to Benedictus. Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the Prophets concerning the Son of Man shall be accomplished. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Antiphon. As Jesus was come nigh unto Jericho : a certain blind man sat by the wayside begging. AT TEECE. Antiphon. And the blind man cried : saying, Jesus, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 1. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not Charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cym- bal. R. as at Terce on Septuagesima Sunday, p. 52. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon. And they which went before, rebuked the blind man ; that he should hold his peace : but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. ASH-WEDNESDAY. 57 The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 4, 5. Charity sufEereth long, and is kind ; Charity envieth not ; Cha- rity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own. R. as at Sext on Septuagesima Sunday, p. 52. , Collect as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon. And Jesus stood : and commanded the blind man to be brought unto Him. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 5, 6. Charity is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil ; rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the Truth. R. as at None on Septuagesima Sunday, p. 53. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOXD VESPEES. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xiii. 1. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not Charity, I am become as sound- ing brass, or a tinkling cymbal. fy. Thanks be to God. Hymn, f. and Tty., as in the Psalter. Antiphon to Magnificat. And when he was come near, Jesus asked him, saying, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee ? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Eeceive thy sight ; thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. Collect as at the First Vespers. The following Antiphons are said on Monday and Tuesday at Lauds and Vespers to Benedic- tus and Magnificat. a. All the people when they saw it : gave praise unto God. b. Jesus, Thou Son of David : have mercy on me. c. Lord : that I may receive my sight. d. Eeceive thy sight : thy faith hath saved thee. The First Bay of Lent, commonly called / asf)=a2UtJncstJap. AT LAUDS. The Antiphons and Psalms of Wednesday. The Chapter, Joel ii. 12, 13. Turn ye even unto Me, saith the Lord, with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning : and rend your heart, and not your gar- ments, and turn unto the Lord your God. HZ. Thanks be to God. This Chapter is said daily, on week-days, at Lauds of the week-day, until the Fifth Sun- day in Lent. Hymn, f~. and R7-> as Psalter. the Antiphon to Benedictus. When ye fast : be not as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who hatest nothing that Thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are peni- tent ; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we wor- 58 THE FIBST SUNDAY IN LENT. thily lamenting our sins, and ac- knowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of Thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. This Collect is also said at all the Sours every day in Lent, till Wednesday in JELoly Week in- clusive, after the Collect ap- pointed for the day. Memorial of penitent sinners, to be said at Lauds, on all week- days till Wednesday in Holy Week inclusive. Antiphon. Turn ye even unto Me, saith the Lord, with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning. "jf. We have sinned with our fathers. I\?. "We have done amiss, and dealt wickedly. Let us pray. O LOED, we beseech Thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and spare all those who confess their sins unto Thee ; that they, whose consciences by sin are accused, by Thy merciful pardon may be ab- solved ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prime and the other Hours as usual, except that the Collect for the day is "Almighty and Everlasting God," as at Lauds. The Sours are thus said till the First Sunday in Lent. AT VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven : where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt. Memorial of penitent sinners, to be said at Vespers on all week- days (except Saturdays) till Wednesday in Holy Week, in- clusive. Antiphon. Who knoweth if the Lord will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind Him ? "f. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins. 1^. Neither reward us after our iniquities. Let us pray. O LOED, we beseech Thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and spare all those who confess their sins unto Thee ; that they, whose consciences by sin are accused, by Thy merciful pardon may be ab- solved ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the Chapter at Lauds and the Antiphons to Benedictus and Magnificat, as on Ash- Wednes- day. Qftc JFtrst Suirtag in ICent. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 1, 2. We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For He saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of Salvation have I suc- coured thee.) R. Let us amend our evil ways, lest we be prevented with death. ^f. And find no place for repent- ance, though we seek it carefully with tears. I\Z. Lest we be pre- vented with death. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R?. Let THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. 59 us amend our evil ways, lest we be prevented with death. f. We have sinned with our fathers. R/. We have done amiss, and dealt wickedly. Hymn. Ex more docti mystico. This Hymn is said at Vespers daily, till the Third Sunday in Lent. The fast, as taught by holy lore, "We keep in solemn course once more : The fast to all men known, and bound In forty days of yearly round. The law and seers that were of old In divers ways this Lent foretold, Which Christ, all seasons' King and Guide, In after ages sanctified. More sparing therefore let us make The words we speak, the food we take, Our sleep and mirth,— and closer barred Be every sense in holy guard. In prayer together let us fall, And cry for mercy one and all, And weep before the Judge's feet, And His avenging wrath entreat. Thy grace have we offended sore By sins, God, which we deplore, But pour upon us from on high, pardoning One, Thy clemency ! Remember Thou, though frail we be, That yet Thine handiwork are we ; Nor let the honour of Thy Name Be by another put to shame. Forgive the sin that we have wrought ; Increase the good that we have sought ; That we at length, our wanderings o'er, May please Thee here and evermore. Grant, Thou Blessed Trinity, Grant, Essential Unity, That this our fast of forty day3 May work our profit and Thy praise. Amen. f~. He shall give His Angels charge over Thee. R/. To keep Thee in all Thy ways. Antiphon to Magnificat. Behold, now is the accepted time : behold, now is the day of Salvation. Let us then in all things approve ourselves as the servants of God, in much patience, in watchings, in fastings ; by love unfeigned. The Collect. O LOED, Who for our sake didst fast forty days and forty nights ; Give us grace to use such abstinence, that, our flesh being subdued to the Spirit, we may ever obey Thy godly motions in righteousness, and true holiness, to Thy honour and glory, Who livest and reignest with the Fa- ther and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. The Collect for Ash-Wednesday. JlT lauds. f.Ke shall deliver Thee from the snare of the hunter. R/. And from the noisome pesti- lence. f~. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Make me a clean heart : O God ; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalms as on Septuagesima, p. 46. (2.) Help me now, O Lord : O Lord, send us now prosperity. (3.) As long as I live will I magnify Thee : on this manner ; and lift up my hands in Thy Name. (4.) In a contrite heart and an humble spirit : let us be accepted by Thee, O Lord, and so let our 60 THE FIEST SUNDAY IN LENT. sacrifice be in Thy sight this day. (5.) Praise Him, all ye heavens : and ye waters that are above the heavens. The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 1, 2. We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For He saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of Salvation have I suc- coured thee.) B/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Audi benigne Conditor. This Hymn is said at Lauds daily until the TJiird Sunday in Lent. Maker of the world, give ear ! Accept the prayer, and own the tear, Towards Thy seat of mercy sent In this most holy fast of Lent. Each heart is manifest to Thee : Thou knowest our infirmity ; Forgive Thou then each soul that fain Would seek to Thee, and turn again. Our sins are manifold and sore ; But pardon them that sin deplore ; And, for Thy Name's sake, make each soul That feels and owns its languor whole. So mortify we every sense By grace of outward abstinence, That from each stain and spot of sin The soul may keep her fast within. Grant, Thou Blessed Trinity, Grant, Essential Unity, That this our fast of forty days May work our profit and Thy praise. Amen. jf. His faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler. B/. Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night. Antiphon to Benedictus. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He was afterwards an hungred. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Antiphon. Man shall not live by bread alone : but by every word that proceedeth out of the Mouth of God. AT TEBCE. Antiphon. Then the devil tak- eth Him up : into the Holy City, and setteth Him on a pinnacle of the Temple, and saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of God, cast Thyself down. The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 1,2. We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For He saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of Salvation have I succoured thee.) R. Make me a companion of all them that fear Thee, and keep Thy commandments, jt. O look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me : as Thou usest to do unto those that love Thy Name. B^. And keep Thy commandments. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B/. Make me a companion of all them that fear Thee, and keep Thy commandments. f. I will say unto the Lord, Thou art my Hope, and my strong hold. THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. 61 fy. My God, in Him will I trust. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon. Thou shalt not tempt : the Lord thy God. The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 2, 3. Behold, now is the accepted time ; behold, now is the day of Salvation. Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed. R. Bef rain my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Thy Word. f. I have not shrunk from Thy Judgments, for Thou teachest me. ty. That I may keep Thy Word. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Jfy. Eefrain my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Thy Word. f. He shall deliver Thee from the snare of the hunter. Ity. And from the noisome pes- tilence. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon. Again, the devil tak- eth Him up : into an exceeding high mountain, and showeth Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them ; and saith unto Him, All these things will I give Thee, if Thou wilt fall down and worship me. The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 4. In all things approving our- selves as the ministers of God in much patience, in fastings, by the armour of righteousness. R. Let Thy loving mercy come also unto me, O Lord. f". When Thy Word goeth forth, it giveth understanding. I\?. Unto me, O Lord. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B?. Let Thy loving mercy come also unto me, O Lord. f. He shall defend Thee under His wings. ty. And Thou shalt be safe under His feathers. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEE8. The Chapter, 2 Cor. vi. 1, 2. We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For He saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of Salvation have I succoured thee.) R. Be Thou for us, O Lord, a strong tower. /. Against the enemy, lyr. A strong tower. /. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Be Thou for us, O Lord, a strong tower. This R. is said at Vespers daily, till the Third Sunday in Lent, except on Saturdays and Saints' days. Hymn, Ex more docti mystico, as at the First Vespers, p. 59. f. He shall give His Angels charge over Thee. ty. To keep Thee in all Thy ways. THE FIEST WEEK IN LENT. Antiphon. Get thee hence, Sa- tan ; for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth Him, and behold, Angels came and ministered unto Him. Collects as at the First Vespers. All the ~fs. and Ttys. from Psalm xci. appointed to be said on this day, at each Sour, shall be said daily {when the service is not that of a Saint's day) till the Fifth Sunday in Lent. MONDAY. AT LAUDS. "f. He shall deliver Thee from the snare of the hunter. ty. And from the noisome pes- tilence. "jt. O God, make speed, &c. This f. and ly. are said daily at Lauds of the week-day. Antiphons and Psalms as in the Psalter. The Chapter, Joel ii. 12, 13. Turn ye even unto Me, saith the Lord, with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning. And rend your heart, and not your gar- ments, and turn unto the Lord your God. This Chapter shall be daily said at Lauds of the week-day till the Fifth Sunday in Lent. ty. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Audi benigne Conditor, f. and fy-, p. 60. Antiphon to Benedictus. Come, ye blessed of My Father : inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. After the Psalm, Miserere mei Deus, in the iceek-day Prayers at Lauds, shall be added Do- mine, ne in furore, Psalm vi., daily, till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive. The Collects as on Sunday. AT PRIME. Antiphon. As I live, saith the Lord God : I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked ; but that the wicked turn from his way and live. This Antiphon shall be daily said at Prime of the week-day till the Fifth Sunday in Lent. After the Psalm, Miserere mei Deus, in the week-day Prayers at Prime, shall be added Beati quorum, Psalm xxxii., daily, till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive. AT TEECE. Antiphon. Let us chasten our- selves : in much patience, by the armour of the righteousness of God. These Antiphons and Chapters at Terce, Sext, and None, shall be said on week-days until the Fifth Sunday in Lent. The Chapter, Joel ii. 13. Turn unto the Lord your God ; for He is gracious and merciful ; slow to anger, and of great kind- ness, and repenteth Him of the evil. THE FIEST WEEK IN LENT. R. Make me a companion of all them that fear Thee, and keep Thy Commandments, "f. O look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as Thou usest to do unto those that love Thy Name. I$r. And keep Thy Commandments. Y. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I£. Make me a companion of all them that fear Thee, and keep Thy Commandments. These ~SLs. to the Chapters at Terce, Sext, and None shall be daily said on week-days till the Third Sunday in Lent. f". I will say unto the Lord, Thou art my Hope, and my Strong Hold. I£. My God, in Him will I trust. After the Psalm, Miserere mei Deus, in the week-day Prayers at Terce, shall be added Domi- ne, ne in furore, Psalm xxxviii., daily, till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive. The Collects as on Sunday. AT SEXT. Antiphon. Let us chasten our- selves : in much patience and fast- ings, by the armour of righteous- ness. The Chapter, Isa. lv. 7. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts : and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. R. Refrain my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Thy Word. ~f. I have not shrunk from Thy judgments, for Thou teachest me. R,?- That I may keep Thy Word. f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. Eefrain my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Thy Word. *f. He shall deliver Thee from the snare of the hunter. Tty. And from the noisome pes- tilence. Before the Psalm, Miserere mei Deus, in the week-day Prayers at Sext, shall be said Deus mi- sereatur, Psalm lxvii., daily, till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive. The Collects as on Sunday. AT NONE. Antiphon. The days of repent- ance : have come unto us, to break off our sins and iniquities. The Chapter, Isa. lviii. 6, 7. Is not this the fast that I have chosen ? saith the Lord. To deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house ? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him ; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh ? R. Let Thy loving mercy come also unto me, O Lord. jf. When Thy Word goeth forth, it giveth understanding. fy. Unto me, O Lord, f . Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Let Thy loving mercy come also unto me, O Lord. ¥. He shall defend Thee under His wings. I$r. And Thou shalt be safe under His feathers. 64 THE FIEST WEEK IN LENT. After the Psalm, Miserere mei Deus, in the week-day Prayers at None, shall be added Domi- ne exaudi, Psalm cii., daily till Wednesday in Holy Week, in- clusive. The Collects as on Sunday. AT VESPEES. Antiphons and Psalms of Monday. The Chapter, Ezek. xviii. 20. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son. This Chapter shall be said at Vespers of the week-day till the Fifth Sunday in Lent. K. Be Thou for us, O Lord : a strong Tower, f. Against the enemy. K/. A strong Tower, jt. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Be Thou for us, O Lord, a strong Tower. Hymn, ~f. and 1^., as at Vespers on the First Sunday in Lent, p. 59. Antiphon to Magnificat. Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these : My brethren, ye hare done it unto Me. After the Psalm, Miserere mei Deus, in the week-day Prayers at Vespers, shall be added De profundis, Psalm cxxx., daily, till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive. The Collects as on Sunday. Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, and Vespers, shall be thus said on week-days until the Third Sunday in Lent. TUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. And Jesus went into the tem- ple : and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the tem- ple, and overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold doves. Antiphon to Magnificat. And He went out of the city : to Bethany, and there He taught them the things concerning the Kingdom of God. WEDNESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. An evil and adulterous genera- tion : seeketh after a sign ; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. Antiphon to Magnificat. For as Jonas : was three days and three nights in the whale's belly ; so shall the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. THURSDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. If ye continue in My Word : then are ye My disciples indeed ; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Antiphon to Magnificat. I proceeded forth : and came THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. 65 from G-od ; neither came I of My- self, but He sent Me. FEID1Y. Antiphon to Benedictus. An Angel went down at a cer- tain season : into the pool, and troubled the water ; whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole. Antiphon to Magnificat. He that made me whole : the Same said uDto me, Take up thy bed, and walk. SATUEDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John : his brother, and bring- ; eth them up into an high moun- \ tain apart, and was Transfigured before them. heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine. ~f . Be lord over thy brethren. I\7. And let thy mother's sons bow down to thee. Hymn, Ex more docti mystico, f. and fy.,p. 59. Antiphon to Magnificat. Lord, it is good for us to be here : if Thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles ; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves ; Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and in- wardly in our souls ; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. IBbt Sccontt SunUai) in Sent. The Collect for Ash-Wednesday. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 1. We beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk, and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. R. God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine. f~. Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee. R,?. Plenty of corn and wine. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I\?. God give thee of the dew of AT LAUDS. f. He shall deliver Thee, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Thou shalt open my lips : O Lord ; and my mouth shall show Thy praise. Psalms as on Septuagesima,p. 46. (2.) The Eight Hand of the Lord hath the pre-eminence : the Right Hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass. (3.) Thou hast been my helper. (4.) Let us sing the Song of the Three : Holy Children, which they sang as they walked in the midst of the fire, praising God and bless- ing the Lord. GG THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. (5.) He liatli made them fast for ever and ever : He liatli given them a law which shall not be broken. The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 1. We beseech you, brethren, and exhort yon by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk, and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. I\Z. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Audi benigne Conditor, and I\?., as at Lauds on the First Sunday in Lent, p. 60. Antiphon to JBenedictus. Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto Him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Thou Son of David. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Antiphon. And His disciples : came and besought Him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. AT TEECE. Antiphon. Jesus answered and said : I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 1. We beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk, and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. R. as at Terce on the First Sun- day in Lent, p. 60. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon. O woman, great is thy faith : be it unto thee even as thou wilt. The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 3, 4. For this is the will of G-od, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication; that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctifica- tion and honour. R. as at Sext on the First Sun- day in Lent, p. 61. Collects as*at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon. Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe : thou shouldest see greater things than these ? The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 6. This is the will of God : that no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter; because that the Lord is the Avenger of all such, as we have also forewarned you, and testified. It. as at None on the First Sun- day in Lent, p. 61. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Chapter, 1 Thess. iv. 1. We beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk, and to please THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. 67 God, so ye would abound more and more. R. as on the First Sunday in Lent, p. 61. Hymn. Ex more docti mystico, f. and I\?., as on the First Sun- day in Lent, p. 59. Antiphon to Magnificat. Jesus said imto tlie woman of Canaan, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord ; yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith : be it unto thee even as thou wilt. Collects as at the First Vespers. MONDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. I am the Same : that I said unto you from the beginning. Antiphon to Magnificat. He that sent Me is with Me : the Father hath not left Me alone ; for I do always those things that please Him. TUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. One is your Master : Which is in heaven. Antiphon to Magnificat. He that is greatest among you shall be your servant : and who- soever shall exalt himself shall be abased. WEDNESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Behold, we go up to Jerusalem : and the Son of Man shall be betrayed to be crucified. Antiphon to Magnificat. To sit on My right Hand, and on My left, is not Mine to give : but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of My Fa- ther. THUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. I receive not testimony from man : but these things I say, that ye might be saved. Antiphon to Magnificat. The same works that I do, bear witness of Me : that the Father hath sent Me. FEIDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. He will miserably destroy those wicked men : and will let out His vineyard to other husbandmen, which shall render Him the fruits in their seasons. Antiphon to Magnificat. When they sought to lay hands on Him : they feared the multi- tude, because they took Him for a Prophet. SATUEDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. I will arise, and go to my Fa- ther : and will say unto Him, Fa- 68 THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. ther, I have sinned against heaven and before Thee, and am no more worthy to be called Thy son; make me as one of Thy hired ser- vants. Wqz TOrtr Suntiai? in %m. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. The Chapter, Ephes. v. 1. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children ; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us, an Offering and a Sacrifice to G-od for a sweet-smelling savour. It. And Joseph was brought down to Egypt, and the Lord was with Joseph, f. And he was a prosperous man. R/. And the Lord was with Joseph, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I£. And Joseph was brought down to Egypt, and the Lord was with Joseph. f. And the Lord showed him mercy. R/. And that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper. Hijmn. Ecce tempus idoneum. This Hymn is said at Vespers daily' till the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Lo ! now is our accepted day, The med'cine purging sin away ; Where'er our lives have wrought of- fence, By thought and word, hy deed and sense ! For God, the merciful and true, Hath spared His people hitherto ; Nor us and ours, with searching eyes, Destroyed for our iniquities. Him therefore now, with earnest care, And contrite fast, and tear and prayer, And works of mercy and of love, "We pray for pardon from above : That from pollution making whole, "With virtues He may deck each soul, And join us in the Heavenly Place, To Angel cohorts by His grace. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. f. He shall give His Angels charge over Thee. R/. To keep Thee in all Thy ways. Antiphon to Magnificat. The Father gave to his prodigal son : when he repented, the best robe, and a ring, and put shoes on his feet, and they began to be merry : we, too, have in Baptism our best robe, and for a ring the sign of the Faith. The Collect. WE beseech Thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty de- sires of Thy humble servants, and stretch forth the Right Hand of Thy Majesty, to be our defence against all our enemies ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Collect for Ash- Wednesday. AT LAUDS. f . He shall deliver Thee, &c. Antiphons. (1.) O be favourable and gracious unto Sion : build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Psalms as on Septuagesima, p. 46. (2.) The Lord is on my side : I will not fear what man doeth unto me. (3.) God be merciful unto us : and bless us. THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. 69 (4.) The fire forgathis own vir- tue : the flames wasted not the flesh of the corruptible living things, though they walked there- in. (5.) Praise Him, sun and moon : for His Name only is excellent. The Chapter, Ephes. v. 1. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children ; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us, an Offering and a Sacrifice to God for a sweet- smelling savour. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Jesu quadragenariae. This Hymn is said at Lauds daily till the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Jesu, the Law and Pattern, whence Our forty days of abstinence, Who souls to save, that else had died, This sacred fast hast ratified ; That so to Paradise once more Might abstinence preserved restore Them that had lost its fields of light Through crafty wiles of appetite : Be present now, be present here, And mark Thy Church's falling tear, And own the grief that fills her eyes Iu mourning her iniquities. Oh by Thy Grace be pardon won For sins that former years have done ; And let Thy mercy guard us still From crimes that threaten future ill. That by the Fast we offer here, Our annual sacrifice sincere, To Paschal gladness at the end, Set free from guilt, our souls may tend. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine onlv Son ; Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. ¥• His faithfulness and truth shall be Thy shield and buckler. ty. Thou shaltnot be afraid for any terror by night. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake ; and the people wondered. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Antiphon. If I, by the Finger of God, cast out devils : no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. AT TEECE. Antiphon. When a strong man armed keepeth his Palace : his goods are in peace. The Chapter, Ephes. v. 1. Be ye therefore followers oi God, as dear children ; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us, an Offering and a Sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour. R. It is good for me that I have been in trouble ; the law of Thy Mouth is dearer unto me than thousands of gold and silver, jf. Thy hands have made me, and fashioned me : O give me under- standing, that I may learn Thy Commandments. R/. The law of Thy Mouth is dearer unto me than thousands of gold and silver. *fr. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. It is good for me that I have been in trouble ; the law of Thy Mouth is dearer unto me than thousands of gold and silver. "f. I will say unto the Lord, Thou art my hope and my strong hold. 70 THE THIBD SUNDAY IN LENT. fy. My God, in Him will I trust. Collects as at the First Vespers. Antiphon. He that is not with Me is against Me : and he that gathereth not with Me scattereth. The Chapter, Ephes. v. 3. But fornication, and all un- cleanness or covetousness, let it not be once named amongst you, as becometh saints. It. I am Thy servant, O grant me understanding, f'. That I may know Thy testimonies. I\J. O grant me understanding. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. IV- I am Thy servant, O grant me understanding. "jt. He shall deliver Thee from the snare of the hunter. Tty. And from the noisome pes- tilence. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man : he walketh through dry places, seek- ing rest and finding none. The Chapter, Ephes. v. 5. For this ye know, that no whore- monger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the king- dom of Christ, and of God. It. Seven times a day do I praise Thee ; because of Thy righteous judgments, "f. I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost ; O seek Thy servant, for I do not forget Thy commandments. 1^. Because of Thy righteous judgments. /. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. iy. Seven times a day do I praise Thee ; because of Thy righteous judgments. f. He shall defend Thee under His wings. fy. And Thou shalt be safe under His feathers. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Chapter, Ephes. v. 1. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children ; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us, an Offering and a Sacrifice to God for a sweet- smelling savour. It. Bring my soul out of pri- son, that I may give thanks unto Thy Name, f '. I had no place to flee unto, and no man cared for my soul. ty. That I may give thanks unto Thy Name. /. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto Thy Name. Hymn, Ecce tempus idoneum, f". and 1^?., as at the First Ves- pers, p. 68. Antiphon to Magnificat. And it came to pass, as He spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto Him, Blessed is the womb that bare Thee, and the THE THIED WEEK IN LENT. 71 paps which Thou hast sucked. But He said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep it. Collects as at the First Vespers. the death of the wicked ; but that the wicked turn from his way and live. MONDAY. AT LAUDS. f. He shall deliver Thee from the snare of the hunter. 1^7. And from the noisome pes- tilence. f. O God, make speed, Sec. This ~f . and Tty. are said daily at Lauds of the week-day until the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Antiphons and Psalms as in the Psalter. The Chapter, Joel ii. 12, 13. Turn ye even unto Me, saith the Lord, with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning. And rend your heart, and not your gar- ments, and turn unto the Lord your God. This Chapter is said daily at Lauds of the week-day until the Fifth Sunday in Lent. ty. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Jesu quadragenaria?, f m and Tty., p. 69. Antiphon to Benedictus. Verily I say unto you. No prophet is accepted in his own country. AT PRIME. AT TEECE. Antiphon. Let us chasten our- selves : in much patience, by the armour of the righteousness of God. The Chapter, Joel ii. 13. Turn unto the Lord your God ; for He is gracious and merciful ; slow to anger, and of great kind- ness, and repenteth Hini of the evil. R. It is good for me that I have been in trouble ; the law of Thy Mouth is dearer unto me than thousands of gold and silver. f. Thy Hands have made me, and fashioned me ; O give me under- standing, that I may learn Thy Commandments. JV. The law of Thy Mouth is dearer unto me than thousands of gold and silver. > T . Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I\?. It is good for me that I have been in trouble ; the law of Thy Mouth is dearer unto me than thousands of gold and silver. 'f. I will say unto the Lord, Thou art my hope and my strong hold. IV . My God, in Him will I trust. The Collects as on Sunday. AT SEXT. Antiphon. As I live, saith the Lord God : I have no pleasure in Antiphon. Let us chasten our- selves : in much patience and fastings, by the armour of right- eousness. 72 THE THIED WEEK IN LENT. The Chapter, Isa. lv. 7. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts : and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. R. I am Thy servant, O grant me understanding, "f . That I may know Thy testimonies. I^.Ogrant me understanding. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. I am Thy servant, O grant me un- derstanding. /.He shall deliver Thee from the snare of the hunter. R;. And from the noisome pes- tilence. The Collects as on Sunday. AT NONE. Antiphon. The days of repent- ance : have come unto us, to break off our sins and iniquities. The Chapter, Isa. lviii. 6, 7. Is not this the fast that I have chosen? saith the Lord. To deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house ? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him ; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh ? R. Seven times a day do I praise Thee ; because of Thy righteous judgments, f. I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost ; O seek Thy servant, for I do not for- get Thy commandments. R?. Be- cause of Thy righteous judgments. "f: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B,?. Seven times a day do I praise Thee ; because of Thy righteous judgments. f. He shall defend Thee under His wings. ty. And Thou shalt be safe un- der His feathers. The Collects as on Sunday. AT VESPERS. Antiphons and Psalms of Monday. The Chapter, Ezek. xviii. 20. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son. This Chapter is said at week-day Vespers till the Fifth Sunday in Lent. R. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto Thy Name. *f. I had no place to flee unto, and no man cared for my soul. I\?. That I may give thanks unto Thy Name. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I\?. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto Thy Name, This "R. is said daily at Vespers of the week-day till the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Hymn, ^f . and I\?., as at Vespers on the Third Sunday in Lent, p. 68. Antiphon to Magnificat. But Jesus passing through the midst of them : went His way. THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. 73 Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, Nonet and Vespers are thus said on iceelc-days until the Fifth Sun- day in Lent, except the R. at week-day Vespers. TUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. If two of you shall agree on earth : as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of My Father Which is in heaven . Antiphon to Magnificat. Where two or three are gathered together : in My Name, there am I in the midst of them. WEDNESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Hear : and understand. Antiphon to Magnificat. To eat with unwashen hands defileth not : a man. THUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Labour not for the meat which perisheth : but for that Meat which endureth unto everlasting life. Antiphon to Magnificat. The Bread of God : is He Which cometh down from heaven, and givcth life unto the world. FRIDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Sir, I perceive that Thou art a prophet : Our fathers worshipped in this mountain. Antiphon to Magnificat. True worshippers shall wor- ship : the Father in spirit and in truth. SATUEDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus stooped down and wrote : on the ground, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. 1E%t JFourtf) Suntoae in "Cent. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. The Chapter, Gal. iv. 22, 23. It is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bond-maid, the other by a free-woman. But he who was of the bond- woman was born after the flesh ; but he of the free-woman was by promise. R. And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph ; doth my father yet live ? Be not grieved nor angry with yourselves that ye sold me hither, "f . For God did send me before you to preserve life. B?. Be not grieved nor an- gry with yourselves that ye sold me hither. *f . Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Jty. And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Jo- seph ; doth my father yet live? Be not grieved nor angry with yourselves that ye sold me hither. jt. And Israel said, It is enough : Joseph my son is yet alive. ty. I will go and see him before I die. 74 THE FOTJRTH SUNDAY IN LENT. Hymn, Ecce tempus idoneuni, "f. andty.,p. 68. Antiphon to Magnificat. Neither do I condemn thee : go, and sin no more. The Collect. GBAOT, we beseech Thee, Al- mighty God, that we, who for onr evil deeds do worthily deserve to he punished, by the comfort of Thy grace may mercifully be re- lieved ; through our Lord and Sa- viour Jesus Christ. Amen. The Collect for Ash- Wednesday. AT LAUDS. f. He shall deliver Thee, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Then shalt Thou be pleased : with the sacrifice of righteousness : if Thou wilt turn Thy Face from my sins. Psalms as on Septuagesima, p. 46. (2.) It is better to trust in the Lord : than to put any confidence in princes. (3.) God, even our own God : shall give us His blessing. (4.) The Lord hath saved us : from the hand of death ; even out of the midst of the fire hath He delivered us. (5.) Kings of the earth, and all people : praise the Name of the Lord. The Chapter, Gal. iv. 22, 23. It is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bond-maid, the other by a free-woman. But he who was of the bond-woman was born after the flesh ; but he of the free-woman was by promise. ty. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Jesu quadragenarise, f". and 1^., p. 69, as at Lauds on the Third Sunday. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus went over the sea of Ga- lilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His mira- cles which He did on them that were diseased. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Antiphon. And Jesus went up into a mountain : and there He sat with His disciples. And the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. AT TEKCE. Antiphon. And Jesus took the loaves : and when He had given thanks He distributed to the dis- ciples, and the disciples to them that were set down ; and like- wise of the fishes as much as they would. The Chapter, Gal. iv. 22, 23. It is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bond-maid, the other by a free-woman. But he who was of the bond-woman was born after the flesh ; but he of the free- woman was by promise. R. as at Terce on the Third Sun- day in Lent, p. 69. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon. With five barley loaves and two small fishes : did the Lord THE FOURTH WEEK IN LENT. 75 feed men in number about five thousand. The Chapter, Gal. iv. 27; Isa. liv. 1. Rejoice, thou barren that bear- est not ; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not ; for the deso- late hath many more children than she which hath an husband. R. as at Sext on the Third Sun- day in Lent, p. 70. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon. Gather up the frag- ments : that remain, that nothing be lost. The Chapter, Gal. iv. 28—30. Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit ; even so it is now. Nevertheless, whatsaith the Scrip- ture ? Cast out the bond- woman and her son. R. as at None on the Third Sun- day in Lent, p. 70. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Chapter, Gal. iv. 22, 23. It is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bond-maid, the other by a free-woman. But he who was of the bond- woman was born after the flesh ; but he of the free-woman was by promise. R. The Lord made him eat the increase of the fields, to suck Honey out of the Rock, and Oil out of the flinty rock. ~f. He fed them also with the finest Wheat- Flour : and with Honey out of the stony rock did He satisfy them. ~fy. Honey out of the Rock, and Oil out of the flinty rock. f". Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The Lord made him eat the increase of the fields, and to suck Honey out of the Eock, and Oil out of the flinty rock. This R. is daily said at Vespers of the week-day till the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Hymn, Ecce tempus idoneum, "jt> and B2\, as on the Third Sunday in Lent, p. 68. Antiphon to Magnificat. Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that Pro- phet that should come into the world. Collects as at the First Vespers. MONDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Take these things hence : make not My Father's House an house of merchandise. AT VESPEES. The Chapter, Ezek. xviii. 20. The soul that sinneth it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son. R. as on the Fourth Sunday in Lent. 76 THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. Antiphon to Magnificat. Destroy this Temple : and in three days I will raise it up ; but He spake of the Temple of His Body. TUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Ye seek to kill Me : a Man that hath told you the truth. Antiphon to Magnificat. Are ye angry at Me : because I have made a man every whit whole on the Sabbath day ? WEDNESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Master, who did sin : this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents : but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. Antiphon to Magnificat. A Man that is called Jesus : put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. THUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. The Father loveth the Son : and showeth Him all things that Him- self doeth. Antiphon to Magnificat. As the Father raiseth up the dead : and quickeneth them ; even so the Son quickeneth whom He will. FBIDAY. . Antiphon to Benedictus. Our friend Lazarus sleepeth : but I go that I may awake him out of sleep. Antiphon to Magnificat. Lord, if Thou hadst been here : my brother had not died. By this time he stinketh : for he hath been dead four days. SATUBDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Thenspake Jesus, lam the Light of the world : he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of life. &t)e JFtfth Suntrap in TLtnt, some= times callctJ passion Sunfcan. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. The Chapter, Lament, iii. 58. O Lord, Thou hast pleaded the causes of My Soul; Thou hast Redeemed My Life. R. The ungodly compassed Me about, and scourged Me without a cause, but Thou, O Lord, art My defender. ~f. For trouble is hard at hand : and there is none to help Me. 15?. But Thou, O Lord, art My defender. The ungodly com- passed Me about, and scourged Me without a cause, but Thou, O Lord, art My defender. Hymn. Vexilla llegis prodeunt. This Hymn is said at Vespers daily, till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive. The Royal Banners forward go ; The Cross shines forth in mystic glow ; Where He in flesh, our flesh "Who made, Our sentence hore, our ransom paid. THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. 77 Where deep for us the spear was dyed, Life's torrent rushing from His side, To wash us in that precious flood Where mingled Water flowed, and Blood. Fulfilled is all that David told In true prophetic song of old ; Amidst the nations God, saith he, Hath reigned and triumDhed from the Tree. Tree of beauty, Tree of light ; Tree with royal purple bright ! Elect on whose triumphal breast Those holy Limbs should find their rest : On whose dear arms, so widely flung, The weight of this world's Ransom hung : The price of human kind to pay, And spoil the spoiler of his prey. To Thee, Eternal Three in One, Let homage meet by all be done : Whom by the Cross Thou dost restore, Preserve and govern evermore ! Amen. f. They gave Me gall to eat. R/. And when I was thirsty tliey gave Me vinegar to drink. Antiphon to Magnificat. I am one that bear witness of Myself : and the Father that sent Me beareth witness of Me. The Collect. WE beseech Thee, Almighty God, mercifully to look upon Thy people ; that by Thy great good- ness they may be governed and preserved evermore both in body and soul ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Collect for Ash- Wednesday. AT LAUDS. f~. Draw nigh unto My soul and save It. R/. O deliver Me because of Mine enemies. This f. and R/. shall be daily said at Lauds of the week-day till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive. *f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) O Lord, behold My affliction : for the enemy hath magnified himself. Psalms as on Septuagesima,p. 46. (2.) I called upon the Lord in trouble : and the Lord heard Me at large. (3.) O Lord, Thou hast pleaded : the causes of My Soul ; Thou hast Eedeemed My Life. (4.) O My people, what have I done unto thee ; and wherein have I wearied thee ? testify against Me. (5.) Shall evil be recompensed for good ? for they have digged a pit for My Soul. The Chapter, Heb. ix. 11, 12. Christ being come an High Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building ; neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by His Own Blood He entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal Redemption for us. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Pange lingua gloriosi. This Hymn is said at Lauds daily, till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive. This Hymn, if too long, may be he- gun at the verse " Thirty years among us dwelling." Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle With "completed victory rife ; And above the Cross's trophy Tell the triumph of the strife : How the world's Redeemer conquered By surrendering of His Life. 78 THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. God his Maker, sorely grieving That the first-made Adam fell, When he ate the fruit of sorrow, "Whose reward was death and hell, Noted then this wood, the ruin Of the ancient wood to quell. For the work of our Salvation Needs would have his order so, And the multiform deceiver's Art by art would overthrow, And from thence would bring the Med' cine Whence the insult of the foe. Wherefore, when the sacred fulness Of th' appointed time was come, This world's Maker left His Father, Sent the Heavenly Mansion from, And proceeded, God Incarnate, Of the Virgin's Holy Womb. Thirty years among us dwelling, His appointed time fulfilled, Born for this, He meets His Passion, For that this He freely willed : On the Cross the Lamb is lifted, Where His life-blood shall be spilled. He endured the nails, the spitting, Vinegar, and spear, and reed ; From that Holy Body broken Blood and Water forth proceed : Earth and stars, and sky, and ocean, By that flood from stain are freed. Faithful Cross ! above all other One and only noble Tree ! None in foliage, none in. blossom, None in fruit thy peer may be : Sweetest wood and sweetest iron! Sweetest Weight is hung on thee. Bend Thy boughs, Tree of Glory! Thy relaxing sinews bend ; For awhile the ancient rigour, That thy birth bestowed, suspend ; And the King of Heavenly Beauty On thy bosom gently tend ! Thou alone wast counted worthy This world's Ransom to uphold ; For a shipwrecked race preparing Harbour, like the Ark of old ; With the sacred Blood anointed From the smitten Lamb that roll'd. To the Trinity be glory Everlasting, as is meet; Equal to the Father, equal To the Son and Paraclete ; Trinal Unity, Whose praises All created things repeat. Amen. ~f. Deliver Me from Mine ene- mies, O God. R/. Defend Me from them that rise up against Me. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus saith, "Which of you con- vinceth Me of sin ? and if I say the truth, why do ye not believe Me ? He that is of God heareth God's words ; ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT PRIME. Antiphon. I have not a devil : but I honour My Father, and ye do dishonour Me. From this day to Loiv Sunday is not said the R. to the Chapter at Prime, but till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive, in its place is said, J. O Lord, arise and help us. R/. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. AT TEECE. Antiphon. I seek not Mine own glory : there is One that seeketh, and judgeth. The Chapter, Heb. ix. 11, 12. Christ being come an High Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building ; neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own Blood He entered in once into the holy place, having ob- tained eternal Bedeinption for us. R. Deliver My Soul from the sword : My Darling from the power THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. 79 of the dog. Y. Deliver Me, Lord, from the evil man : and pre- serve Me from the wicked man. ty. My Darling from the power of the dog. Deliver My Soul from the sword, My Darling from the power of the dog. These Us. to the Chapters at Teree, Sext, None, and Vespers are said daily on week-days till the Wed- nesday in Holy Week inclusive. t. Save Me from the lion's mouth. Ifr. Thou hast heard Me also from among the horns of the uni- corns. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. ion. Verily, verily, I say unto you : if a man keep My say- ing, he shall never see death. The Chapter, Heb. ix. 13, 14. For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh ; how much more shall the Blood of Christ, Who, through the eternal Spirit, offered Himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the liv- ing God ? R. Save Me from the lion's mouth ; Thou hast heard Me also from among the horns of the uni- corns, t. Deliver My Soul from the sword, My Darling from the power of the dog. ~fy. Thou hast heard Me also from among the horns of the unicorns. Save Me from the lion's mouth ; Thou hast heard Me also from among the horns of the unicorns. V. O shut not up My soul with the sinners. R\ IS T or My life with the blood- thirsty. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT NOXE. Antiphon. Your father Abra- ham : rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it, and was glad. The Chapter, Heb. ix. 15. And for tins cause He is the Mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testa- ment, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal in- heritance. R. Princes have persecuted Me without a cause, but My heart standeth in awe of Thy Word. I am as glad of Thy Word. ~f. As one that findeth great spoils. R?. I am as glad of Thy Word. Princes have persecuted Me without a cause, but My heart standeth in awe of Thy Word. I am as glad of Thy Word. V. Deliver Me, O Lord, from the evil man. ty. And preserve Me from the wicked man. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. The Chapter, Heb. ix. 11, 12. Christ being come an High Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; neither by 80 THE FIFTH WEEK IN LENT. the blood of goats and calves, but by His own Blood He entered in once into the holy place, having ob- tained eternal Redemption for us. R. How long shall Mine ene- mies triumph over Me ? consider and hear Me, O Lord My God. T. For if I be cast down, they that trouble Me will rejoice at it. R?. Consider and hear Me, O Lord My God. How long shall Mine ene- mies triumph over Me ? consider and hear Me, O Lord My God. Hymn, Vexilla Regis prodeunt, p. 76/ S. They gave Me gall to eat. R/. And when I was thirsty they gave Me vinegar to drink. Antiphon to Magnificat. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. Then took they up stones to cast at Him ; but Jesus hid Himself, and went out of the temple. Collects as at the First Vespers. MONDAY. AT LAUDS. f. and R7. as at p. 77. Antiphons and Psalms as in the , Psalter. The Chapter, Jer. xi. 18, 19. The Lord hath given Me know- ledge of it, and I know it : then Thou showedst Me their doings. But I was like a Lamb or an ox that is brought to the slaughter. R;. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Pange lingua gloriosi, ^'. and E$., p. 77. Antiphon to Benedictus. In the last day, that great day of the Feast : Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink. Lauds are this said daily till the end of the week, except the An- tiphon to Benedictus, which is daily changed. The Collects as on Sunday. AT PEIME. Antiphon. The ungodly are minded : to do Me some mischief, and My Heart is disquieted with- in Me. AT TEECE. Antiphon. O Lord, Thou hast pleaded : the causes of My Soul ; Thou hast Redeemed My Life. The Chapter, Isa J. 6, 7. I gave My Back to the smiters, and My Cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not My Face from shame and spitting. For the Lord God will help Me ; therefore shall I not be con- founded. R. as at Terce on Sunday, p. 78. The Collects as on Sunday. AT SEXT. Antiphon. O My people, what have I done unto thee : and where- in have I wearied thee? testify against Mc. The Chapter, Isa. 1. 7. For the Lord God will help Me ; therefore shall I not be con- founded : therefore have I set My Face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. R. as at Sext on Sunday, p. 79. The Collects as on Sunday. THE FIFTH WEEK IN LENT. 81 AT NONE. Antiphon. Shall evil be recom- pensed for good : for they have digged a pit for My Soul. The Chapter, Jer. xvii. 18. Let them be confounded that persecute Me, but let not Me be confounded ; let them be dismay- ed, but let not Me be dismayed : bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double de- struction. R. as at None on Sunday, p. 79. The Collects as on Sunday. Prime, Terce, Sext, and None are thus said daily, with the change of the Collect for the week, till Wednesday in Holy Week in- clusive, except on Palm Sunday. AT YESPEES. Antiphons and Psalms as in the Psalter. The Chapter, Lament, iii. 58. O Lord, Thou hast pleaded the causes of My Soul ; Thou hast re- deemed My Life. It. How long shall Mine ene- mies triumph over Me ? consider and hear Me, O Lord My God. f. For if I be cast down, they that trouble Me will rejoice at it. R,?. Consider and hear Me, O Lord My God. How long shall Mine | enemies triumph over Me ? Con- sider and hear Me, O Lord My God. Hymn, Vexilla Eegis prodeunt, V. and BZ., p. 76. Antiphon to Magnificat. Lf any man thirst : let him come unto Me, and drink, and out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. The Collects as on Sunday. Vespers are thus said daily till the end of the week, except the Antiphon to Magnificat, which is daily changed. TUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. My time is not yet come : but your time is alway ready. Antiphon to Magnificat. Go ye up unto this feast : I go not up yet unto this feast, for My time is not yet full come. WEDNESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. My sheep hear My voice : and I know them. Antiphon to Magnificat. Many good works have I showed you : from My Father ; for which of those works do ye stone Me ? THURSDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Why trouble ye the woman : for she hath wrought a good work upon Me. Antiphon to Magnificat. In that she hath poured this ointment : on My Body, she did it for My Burial. FEIDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh : which is called the Passover, and the chief priests 82 THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFOEE EASTEE. and scribes sought how they might kill Hhn ; for they feared the people. Antiphon to Magnificat. The chief priests and the scribes : sought how they might take Him by craft, and put Him to death. But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people. SATTTEDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. With desire : have I desired to eat this Passover with you, before I suffer. 5H)c SutvOai) next Before lEaster, commonlo eallctt ^alm Suntrap. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphons and Psalms as in the Psalter. The Chapter, Phil. ii. 5-7. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus : Who, being in the form of G-od, thought it not rob- bery to be equal with G-od; but made Him- self of no re- putation, and took upon Him the form of a ser- vant. R. as at the First Ves- pers of the Fifth Sun- day in Lent, p. 76. Hymn, Vex- illa Regis prodeunt,T. and B^. p. 7 6. THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFOEE EASTEE. 83 Antiphon to Magnificat. And now, O Father ; glorify Thou Me with Thine Own Self with the glory which I had with Thee before the world was. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Who, of Thy tender lore towards mankind, hast sent Thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon Him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the Cross, that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility ; Mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of His pati- ence, and also be made partakers of His Eesurrection ; through the Same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Collect for Ash Wednesday. AT LAUDS. This f. and R\ said till Thursday. V. Draw nigh unto My Soul, and save It. R\ O deliver Me because of Mine enemies. Antiphons. (1.) The Lord God will help Me : therefore shall I not be confounded. Psalms as on Septuagesima,p. 40. (2.) They kept Me in : on every side ; they kept Me in, I say, on every side ; but in the Xame of the Lord will I destroy them. (3.) Give sentence with Me : O God, and defend My cause. (4.) Let them be confounded : that persecute Me ; but let not Me be confounded. (5.) With Angels and holy chil- dren : may we be found faithful to the Conqueror of death, and sing Ho s anna in the highest. The Chapter, Phil. ii. 5—7. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus : Who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God ; but made Himself of no re- putation, and took upon Him the form of a servant. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Pange lingua gloriosi, T". and Rr., as at p. 77. Antiphon to Benedictus. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David ; Blessed is He that com- eth in the Xame of the Lord ; Ho- sanna in the highest. Collects as at the First Vespei^s. AT PEIAIE. . Antiphon. Hosanna : Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the iS"ame of the Lord. AT TEBCE. Antiphon. And a very great mul- titude : spread their garments in the way, others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David ; Blessed is He that cometh in the jS^ame of the Lord ; Hosanna in the highest. The Chapter, Phil. ii. 5—7. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus : Who 84 THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFOEE EASTEK. being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God ; but made Himself of no re- putation, and took upon Him the form of a servant. R. My lovers and My neigh- bours did stand looking upon My trouble. S. And My kinsmen stood afar off. ~fy. Looking upon My trouble. My lovers and My neigh- bours did stand looking upon My trouble. S. Save Me from the lion's mouth. ty. Thou hast heard Me also from among the horns of the uni- corns. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon. And as He went : they spread their clothes in the way, saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the Name of the Lord ; peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. The Chapter, Phil. ii. 8. He humbled Himself, and be- came obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross. R. Give heed to Me, O Lord, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with Me. Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for My Soul. f. Remember that I stood before Thee to speak for them. fy. Shall evil be recompensed for good ? for they have digged a pit for My Soul. Give heed to Me, O Lord, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with Me. Shall evil be recompensed for good ? for they have digged a pit for My Soul. t. O shut not up My Soul with the sinners. ty. Nor My Life with the blood- thirsty. Collects as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon. Much people : took branches of palm trees, and cried, Hosanna ; Blessed is the King of Israel, that cometh in the Name of the Lord. The Chapter, Phil. ii. 9, 10. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name which is above every name ; that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. R. Save Me, O God : for the waters are come in, even unto My Soul. And hide not Thy Face from Thy Servant, for I am in trouble. O haste Thee, and hear Me. t. Draw nigh unto My Soul, and save It : O deliver Me, because of Mine enemies, ty. For I am in trouble. O haste Thee, and hear Me. Save Me, O God, for the waters are come in, even unto My Soul. And hide not Thy Face from Thy Servant, for I am in trouble. O haste Thee, and hear Me. t. Deliver Me, O Lord, from the evil man. IV- And preserve Me from the wicked man. Collects as at the First Vespers. MONDAY BEFORE EASTEE. 85 AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphons and Psalms as in the Psalter. The Chapter as at Lauds. R. When He was come near, He beheld the city and wept over it. ~t. O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God. B2. When He was come near, He beheld the city and wept over it. Hymn, Vexilla Hegis prodeunt, t. andty.,p. 76. Antiphon to Magnificat. A multitude with branches of palm go forth to meet their Lord, and worship the Son of God. All people adore Him, and in His praise is thundered through the sky, Hosanna in the highest. Collects as at the First Vespers. The Chapter, Jer. xi. 18, 19. The Lord hath given Me know- ledge of it and I know it : then Thou showedst Me their doings. But I was like a Lamb or an ox that is brought to the slaughter. fy. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Pange lingua, f. and 1^., #.77. Antiphon to Benedictus. Thou couldest have no power : at all against Me, except it were given thee from above. The Collects as on Sunday. AT PEIME. ion. The ungodly are minded : to do Me some mischief, and My heart is disquieted within Me. JMonfcat) before faster. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) I hid not My Face : from shame and spitting. Psalms as on Mondays. (2.) Smite the Shepherd : and the sheep shall be scattered. (3.) So they weighed for My price : thirty pieces of silver ; a goodly price that I was prised at of them. (4.) Waters flowed over Mine Head : then I said, I am cut off, I called upon Thy Name, Lord, out of the low dungeon. (5.) Behold, O Lord : the lips of those that rise up against Me, and their devices against Me all the day. AT TEECE. ion. O Lord, Thou hast pleaded : the causes of My Soul ; Thou hast redeemed My Life. The Chapter, Isa. 1. 6, 7. I gave My Back to the smiters ; and My Cheeks to them that plucked off the hair : I hid not My Face from shame and spit- ting. For the Lord God will help Me ; therefore shall I not be con- founded. It. My lovers and My neigh- bours did stand looking upon My trouble. /. And My kinsmen stood afar off. Tty. Looking upon My trouble. My lovers and My neighbours did stand looking upon My trouble. 86 MONDAY BEFOEE EASTER. f. Save Me from the lion's mouth. R,?. Thou hast heard Me also from among the horns of the uni- corns. The Collects as on Sunday. AT SEXT. Antiphon. O My people, what have I done unto thee : and where- in have I wearied thee? testify against Me. The Chapter, Isa. 1. 7. For the Lord God will help Me ; therefore shall I not be con- founded : therefore have I set My Face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. R. Give heed to Me, O Lord, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with Me. Shall evil be recompensed for good ? for they have digged a pit for My Soul. ~jt> Remember that I stood before Thee to speak good for them. R/. Shall evil be recompensed for good ? for they have digged a pit for My Soul. Give heed to Me, O Lord, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with Me. Shall evil be recompensed for good ? for they have digged a pit for My Soul. f. O shut not up My Soul with the sinners. R/. Nor My Life with the blood- thirsty. The Collects as on Sunday. pensed for good : for they have digged a pit for My Soul. The Chapter, Jer. xvii. 18. Let them be confounded that persecute Me, but let not Me be confounded ; let them be dismay- ed, but let not Me be dismayed : bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction. R. Save Me, O God : for the waters are come in, even unto My Soul. And hide not Thy Face from Thy Servant, for I am in trouble. O haste Thee, and hear Me. f. Draw nigh unto My Soul, and save It : O deliver Me be- cause of Mine enemies. R/. For I am in trouble. O haste Thee, and hear Me. Save Me, O God, for the waters are come in, even unto My Soul. And hide not Thy Face from Thy Servant, for I am in trouble. O haste Thee, and hear Me. f. Deliver Me, O Lord, from the evil man. R?. And preserve Me from the wicked man. The Collect as on Sunday. Prime, Terce, Sext, and None are thus said till Wednesday inclu- AT NONE. Antiphon. Shall evil be recom- AT VESPEES. Antiphon s and Psalms as in the Psalter. The Chapter, Lam. iii. 58. O Lord, Thou hast pleaded the causes of My Soul : Thou hast re- deemed My Life. TUESDAY EEFOEE EASTEE. 87 It. Sinners have said, Let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the Innocent without cause, let us swallow them up alive as the grave. We shall fill our houses with spoil, f. Such things did they imagine, and were deceived : for their own wickedness hath blinded them. fyr. We shall fill our houses with spoil. Sinners have said, Let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the Innocent without cause, let us swallow them up alive as the grave. We shall fill our houses with spoil. This R. is said till Wednesday inclusive. Hymn. Vexilla Regis prodeunt, f. andfy.,p. 76. Antiphon to Magnificat. I have power : to lay down My life, and I have power to take it again. The Collects as on Sunday. ©uesttay before lEaster. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) Hide not Thy Face from Me : for I am in trou- ble. O haste Thee, and hear Me. Psalms as on Tuesday. (2.) Defend My cause : against the ungodly people. O deliver Me from the deceitful and wicked man. (3.) When I was in trouble : I called upon the Lord, and He heard Me out of the belly of hell. (4.) O Lord, I am oppressed : undertake for Me. (5.) Let us oppress the poor Righteous Man : because He is clean contrary to our doings. The Chapter, Sfc, as on Monday, p. 85. Hymn, f. and Tty.,p. 77. Antiphon to Benedictus. Wo man taketh from Me My life : but I lay it down of Myself. The Collects as on Sunday. AT YESPEES. Antiphons and Psalms as in the Psalter. Chapter, Sfc, as on Monday. Antiphon to Magnificat. I sat daily with you : teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on Me. The Collects as on Sunday. aSUtmcstrarj before "Easter. AT LAUDS. Antiphons. (1.) Deliver me from bloodguiltiness : O God, Thou that art the God of my health ; and my tongue shall sing of Thy Righteousness. Psalms of Wednesday. (2.) I heard the defaming of many : fear on every side ; but the Lord is with Me as a mighty terrible One. (3.) These also that seek the hurt of My Soul : they shall go under the earth. (4.) All Mine enemies have heard of My trouble : they are glad that Thou hast done it. 88 WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTEE. (5.) Bind, O Lord, tlie kings of the heathen in chains : and their nobles with links of iron. The Chapter, Sfc, as on Monday, .p. 85. Hymn, t. and fy., p. 77. Antiphon to Benedictus. Peter, what, could ye not watch with Me : one hour ? The Collects as on Sunday. AT VESPERS. Antiphons and Psalms as in the Psalter. The Chapter, Isa. liii. 6, 7. All we like sheep have gone astray : we have turned every one to his own way ; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His Mouth. R. as on Monday, p. 87. Hymn, f. and ty., p. 76. Antiphon to Magnificat. I was daily with you : in the temple teaching, and ye took Me not. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, we beseech Thee graciously to behold this Thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be Betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the Cross ; Who now livcth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. J^launtip ®i)urstfap. AT LAUDS. The customary Invocation of the Blessed Trinity, Sfc, shall be said in silence, and the reader shall immediately begin the An- tiphon; and this shall be so done at all the Sours, till the Lauds of Easter Day. Antiphons. (1.) Thou wilt "be justified in Thy saying : and clear when Thou art judged. The Psalms for Thursday, all without Glory be to the Father, which is not said again until the First Vespers of Faster Day. (2.) He is brought as a Lamb to the slaughter : He openeth not His Mouth. (3.) Mine Heart within Me is broken : all My Bones shake. (4.) He shall not cry nor lift up : nor cause His Voice to be heard in the street. (5.) Surely He hath borne our griefs : and carried our sorrows. Then immediately is begun the An- tiphon to Benedictus. Now he that betrayed Him : gave them a sign, saying, Whom- soever I shall kiss, that Same is He : hold Him fast. Benedictus. After the Antiphon is ended, is said, all kneeling, Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. y\ Christ became obedient for us unto death. MAUNDY THUBSDAY. 89 ty. Even the death of the Cross. Our Father. Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li. And then, without The Lord be immediately with you, &c., said The Collect. 'ALMIG-HTY God, we beseech Thee graciously to behold this Thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be Betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the Cross ; Who now liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Thus end the Lauds. The Psalm Ad Te levavi and the Prayers for the Peace of the Church note cease till the day after Trinity Sunday. The Memorials usually said at Lauds and Vespers are omitted until after Low Sunday. AT PEIJTE. Immediately after the customary Invocation of the Blessed Trinity and the Lord's Prayer in silence, Antiphon. Christ became obe- dient : for us unto death, even the death of the Cross. Deus, in nomine Tuo. Ps. liv. Beati immaculati, and Hetribue servo Tuo, Ps. cxix., as in the Psalter. Then immediately follotos, Lord, have mercy upon us, and the rest as at Lauds, and after the Collect, f. The Lord be with you. ty. And with thy spirit. S. Bless we the Lord. ty. Thanks be to God. Thus endeth Pnme, and so shall be said Terce, Sext, None, on this day, except, of course, with their own Psalms. AT VESPEES. After the customary Invocation of the Blessed Trinity and the Lord's Prayer in silence shall be begun immediately the Antiphon (1.) I will receive the Cup of Salvation. Credidi. Ps. cxvi. 10. 10 I believed, and therefore will I speak ; but I was sore trou- bled : I said in my haste, All men are liars. 11 What reward shall I give unto the Lord : for all the bene- fits that He hath done unto me ? 12 I will receive the cup of sal- vation : and call upon the Name of the Lord. 13 I will pay my vows now in the presence of all His people : right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. 14 Behold, O Lord, how that I am Thy servant : I am Thy ser- vant, and the son of Thine hand- maid ; Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder. 15 I will offer to Thee the sacri- fice of thanksgiving : and will call upon the Name of the Lord. 90 MA.UNDY THURSDAY. 16 I will pay my vows unto the Lord, in the sight of all His peo- ple : in the courts of the Lord's house, even in the midst of thee, Jerusalem. Praise the Lord. Antiphon (1.) I will receive the Cup of Salvation : and call upon the Name of the Lord. (2.) I labour for peace. Ad Dominum. Ps. cxx. 1 When I was in trouble I called upon the Lord : and He heard me. 2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips : and from a de- ceitful tongue. 3 What reward shall be given or done unto thee, thou false tongue : even mighty and sharp arrows, with hot burning coals. 4 Wo is me, that I am con- strained to dwell with Mesech : and to have my habitation among the tents of Kedar. 5 My soul hath long dwelt a- mong them : that are enemies unto peace. 6 I labour for peace, but when 1 speak unto them thereof : they make them ready to battle. (2.) I labour for peace : but when I speak unto them thereof they make them ready to battle. (3.) Keep Me, O Lord. Eripe me, Domine. Ps. cxl. 1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man : and preserve me from the wicked man. 2 Who imagine mischief in their hearts : and stir up strife all the day long. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent : adder's poison is under their lips. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the ungodly : preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings. 5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords : yea, and set traps in my way. 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God : hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord. 7 O Lord God, Thou strength of my health : Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. 8 Let not the ungodly have his desire, O Lord : let not his mis- chievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud. 9 Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them : that compass me about. 10 Let hot burning coals fall upon them : let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again. 11 A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth : evil shall hunt the wicked person to overthrow him. 12 Sure I am that the Lord will avenge the poor : and maintain the cause of the helpless. 13 The righteous also shall give thanks unto Thy Name : and the just shall continue in Thy sight. (3.) Keep Me, O Lord, from the hands of the ungodly. (4.) Keep Me from the snare. Domine, clamavi. Ps. cxli. 1 Lord, I call upon Thee, haste Thee unto me : and consider my voice when I cry unto Thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth in Thy sight as the incense : and let the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice. MATTNDT THTTBSDAY. 91 3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth : and keep the door of my lips. 4 O let not mine heart be in- clined to any evil thing : let me not be occupied in ungodly works with the men that work wicked- ness, lest I eat of such things as please them. 5 Let the righteous rather smite me friendly : and reprove me. 6 But let not their precious balms break my head : yea, I will pray yet against their wicked- ness. 7 Let their judges be over- thrown in stony places : that they may hear my words, for they are sweet. 8 Our bones lie scattered be- fore the pit : like as when one breaketh and heweth wood upon the earth. 9 But mine eyes look unto Thee, O Lord God : in Thee is my trust, O cast not out my soul. 10 Keep me from the snare that they have laid for me : and from the traps of the wicked doers. 11 Let the ungodly fall into their own nets together : and let me ever escape them. (4.) Keep Me from the snare that they have laid for Me, and from the traps of the wicked doers. (5.) I looked also upon My Eight Hand. Voce mea ad Domlnum. Ps. cxlii. 1 I cried unto the Lord with my voice : yea, even unto the Lord did I make my supplica- tion. 2 I poured out my complaints before Him : and showed Him of my trouble. 3 When my spirit was in heavi- ness Thou knewest my path : in the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. 4 I looked also upon my right hand : and saw there was no man that would know me. 5 I had no place to flee unto : and no man cared for my soul. 6 I cried unto Thee, O Lord, and said : Thou art my hope, and my portion in the land of the living. 7 Consider my complaint : for I am brought very low. 8 O deliver me from my perse- cutors : for they are too strong for me. 9 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto Thy jN"ame : which thing if Thou wilt grant me, then shall the righteous resort unto my company. (5.) Hooked also upon My Eight Hand : and saw there was no man that would know Me. And then immediately folloics the Antiphon to Magnificat. And as they were eating : Jesus took Bread, and blessed It, and brake It, and gave It to the dis- ciples. Magnificat. And the Vespers shall forthwith end, alllcneeling , with Lord, have mercy upon us, &c, and the Collect as at Prime. 92 GOOD FRIDAY. Goo* Jrttrap. AT LAUDS. Antiplwns. (1.) God spared not His Own Son : but delivered Him up for us all. Psalms of Friday. (2.) My spirit is vexed within Me : and My heart within Me is deso- late. (3.) But the other male- factor an- swering re- buked him : saying, We receive the due reward of our deeds, but this Man hath done no- thing amiss. Lord, remem- ber me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom. (4.) Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by : behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto My sorrow, which is done unto Me. (5.) What are these Wounds in Thy Hands? Those with which I was wounded in the house of My friends. Antiphon to Benedictus. And they set up over His Head, His accusation : written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Benedictus. EASTER EVEN. rs And the Lauds shall continue and end as on Maundy Thursday, except that the Colled shall end at the word Cross. Prime, Terce, Sext, and None, as on Maundy Thursday, except that at the commencement of the f'. Christ became obedient, a genuflection is made. The Collect shall end as at Lauds. grave, tion. I will be on Maundy Thursday till the Antiphon to ^agnifi cat# Now there stood by the Cross of J e . sus: His Mo- ther. After the An- tiphon is ended i s kneeling, -kord, have mercyupon u s, and the r * st as at Lauds, r> 88, the Col'. le ct ending a t the word Cross. ©asttr (Sbcn. at lauds. _ ions. (!•) O death, I will be thy plagues : O thy destruc- Psalms as on Saturday. (2.) Behold, and see : if there be any sorrow like unto My sorrow. (3.) Thou hast laid Me in the lowest pit : in the place of dark- ness, and in the deep. (4.) I will break in pieces the 94 EASTEE EVEN". gates of brass : and cut in sunder the bars of iron. (5.) They shall mourn for Him : as one mourneth for his only Antiphon to Benedictus. And there was Mary Magda- lene : and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. And the rest as on Maundy Thurs- day, except the Collect as below. Prime, Terce, Sext, and None, as on Good Friday, except the Col- lect as below. The Collect. GRANT, O Lord, that as we are baptized into the death of Thy blessed Son our Saviour Jesus Christ ; so by continual mortify- ing our corrupt affections we may be Buried with Him; and that through the grave and gate of death, we may pass to our joyful Resurrection ; for His merits, Who Died, and was Buried, and Rose again for us, Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. EASTEE DAT. 95 ttszom saD. AT THE FIRST TESPEES. These Vespers shall begin at once with the Antiphon. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Laudate Do- minium, om- nes gentes. Ps. cxvii. 1 O praise the Lord, all ye heathen : praise Him, all ye na- tions. 2 For His merciful kindness is ever more and more to- wards us : and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Alleluia. Al- leluia. Al- leluia. Alle- luia. Antiphon. In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. Alleluia. Magnificat. After the repetition of the Anti- phon, 96 EASTEB DAT. f. The Lord be with you. IV- And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who through Thine Only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting Life ; We humbly be- seech Thee, that, as by Thy spe- cial grace preventing us Thou dost put into our minds good de- sires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. S. The Lord be with you. Tty. And with thy spirit. ~f. Bless we the Lord. ty. Thanks be to God. [At Lauds add Alleluia.] And thus shall end all the Hours until Low Sunday. AT LAUDS. f. In Thy Resurrection, O Christ. 1^?. Let heaven and earth re- joice. Alleluia. f~. O God, make speed to save us. 1^7. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Tty. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. Antiphons. (1.) The Angel of the Lord : descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Alleluia, Alleluia. Psalms for Sundays and Feast- days. (2.) And, behold, there was a great earthquake : for the Angel of the Lord descended from hea- ven. Alleluia. (3.) His countenance was like lightning : and his raiment white as snow. Alleluia, Alleluia. (4.) And for fear of him : the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. Alleluia. (5.) And the Angel answered and said unto the women/ Fear not ye : for I know that ye seek Jesus. Alleluia. Then shall be said no Chapter, but immediately this, *f. The Lord is Risen from the Tomb. R?. Who died to save us from our doom. Alleluia. No Hymn is said at any Hour till the First Vespers of Low Sunday. Antiphon to Benedictus. And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the Sepulchre at the Rising of the Sun. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. "Bless we the Lord," and " Thanks be to God," are said with Alleluia, from now to Tri- nity Sunday. Lauds are thus said till Low Sun- day, except that the Antiphon to Benedictus is changed as beloic. EASTEE DAY. 97 AT PRIME. f. O God, make speed, &c. The Hymn is not said. Antiphon (1.) The Angel of the Lord : descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Alleluia, Alleluia. Deus, in nomine Tuo. Ps. liv. Confitemini Domino. Ps. cxviii. Beati immaculati, and Metribue servo Tuo. Ps. cxix. After the Antiphon is added, This is the Day which the Lord hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it. The Chapter is not said. f. The Lord is Eisen. Tty. As He said. Alleluia. Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds. Prime is this said till Low Sun- day. AT TEECE. It. O God, make speed, &c. The Hymn is not said. Antiphon (2.) And, behold, there was a great earthquake : for the Angel of the Lord descended from heaven. Alleluia. Legem pone, Sfc. Ps. cxix. After the Antiphon is added, This is the Day which the Lord hath made ; we will rejoice and ;be glad in it. The Chapter is not said. f. The Lord is Eisen indeed. Tty. And hath appeared unto Simon. Alleluia. Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds. Terce is thus said till Loiv Sunday . AT SEXT. ~f. O God, make speed, &c. The Hymn is not said. Antiphon (3.) His countenance was like lightning : and his rai- ment white as snow. Alleluia. Defecit anima mea, Sfc. Ps. cxix. After the Antiphon is added, This is the Day which the Lord hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it. The Chapter is not said. *f. The Lord is Eisen from the Tomb. Ity. Who died to save us from our doom. Alleluia. Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds. Sext is thus said till Loiv Sunday. AT NONE. f. O God, make speed, &c. The Hymn is not said. Antiphon (4.) And for fear of him : the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. Alleluia. Mirabilia, Sfc. Ps. cxix. After the Antiphon is added, This is the Day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. The Chapter is not said. f. In Thy Eesurrection, O Christ. 98 EASTEB WEEK. ty. Let heaven and earth re- joice. Alleluia. Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds. None is thus said till Low Sunday. AT THE SECOND VESPEBS. The Second Vespers shall begin thus : Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Antiphon. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Dixit Dominus, Ps. ex., and the other Sunday Psalms. After the Antiphon is added, This is the Day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. "f. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious. I^r. Because His mercy endur- eth for ever. Alleluia. f~. Christ our Passover is sacri- ficed for us, therefore let us keep the Feast. Ity. Not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unlea- vened Bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia. f. The Lord is Eisen. T\?. As He said. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. And when they looked they saw that the stone was rolled away ; for it was great. Alleluia. Collect, Sfc, as at Lauds. Vespers are thus said, tvith the Sunday Psalms, till Low Sun- day, except that the Antiphon to Magnificat is changed. lEaster .ptontmp. Antiphon to Benedictus. What manner of communica- tions are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad ? And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering, said unto Him, Art Thou only a stran- ger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things that are come to pass there in these days ? And He said unto them, What things ? And they said unto Him, Con- cerning Jesus of Nazareth, Who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word, before G-od and all the peo- ple. Alleluia. The week-day Prayers are not said till the day after Trinity Sun- day. Antiphon to Magnificat. Did not our heart burn within us, while He talked with us by the way ? Alleluia. lEaster ^tustJap. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. Behold My Hands and My Feet, that it is I Myself. Alleluia. WEDNESDAY IN EASTER WEEK. Antiphon to Benedictus. Cast the net : on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. This is now the third time : that Jesus showed Himself to His dis- FIBST SUNDAY AFTEB EASTEB, OK LOW SUNDAY. 99 ciples, after that He was Risen from the dead. Alleluia. THUESDAY IN EASTEB WEEK. Antiphon to Benedictus. Mary stood without : at the Se- pulchre weeping ; and seeth two Angels in white sitting, the one at the Head, the other at the Feet, where the Body of Jesus had lain. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. They have taken away my Lord : and I know not where they have laid Him. If thou hast borne Him hence, tell me where thou hast laid Him, and I will take Him away. Alleluia. FBIDAY IN EASTEB WEEK. Antiphon to Benedictus. Then the eleven disciples went away : into Galilee, and when they saw Him, they worshipped Him. \ Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. All power is given unto Me : in heaven and earth. Alleluia. SATUEDAY IN EASTEE WEEK. Antiphon to Benedictus. So they ran both together : and the other disciple did outrun Pe- ter, and came first to the Sepul- chre. Alleluia. W)t JFirst Suntrarj after lEaster, or ICoro Suntiap. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. 1 fr. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphon. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Psalms for Saturday. The Chapter, Rom. vi. 9, 10. Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more ; death hath no more dominion over Him. For in that He died, He died unto sin once ; but in that He liveth, He liveth unto God. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Chorus novae Hierusalem. Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem ! To sweet new strains attune your theme ; The while we keep, from care released, With sober joy our Paschal Feast. When Christ, uncoiiquered Lion, first The Dragon's chains by rising burst : And while with living voice He cries, The dead of other ages rise. Engorged in former years, their prey Must Death and Hell restore to-day : And many a captive soul, set free, With Jesus leaves captivity. Right gloriously He triumphs now, Worthy to Whom should all things bow : And joining heaven and earth again Links in one commonweal the twain. And we, as these His deeds we sing, His suppliant soldiers, pray our King, That in His Palace, bright and vast, We may keep watch and ward at last. Long as unending ages run, To God the Father laud be done, To God the Son our equal praise, And God the Holy Ghost, we raise. Amen. y~. Abide with us. R/. For it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. Now when Jesus was risen : early the first day of the week, He appeared first unto Mary Mag- dalene, out of whom He had cast seven devils. Alleluia. 100 FIRST SUNDAY AFTEE EASTER, OR LOW SUNDAY. The Collect. ALMIGHTY Father, Who hast given Thine only Son to die for our sins, and to Else again for our justification ; Grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may alway serve Thee in pureness of living and truth ; through the merits of the Same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. The Antiphons and Psalms as on Easter Day, p. 96. The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 4. Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world ; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. ty. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Sermone blando Angelus. With gentle voice the Angel gave The women tidings at the Grave ; " Forthwith your Master shall ye see : He goes before to Galilee." And while with fear and joy they pressed To tell these tidings to the rest, Their Lord, their living Lord they meet, And see His Form, and kiss His Feet. The Eleven, when they hear, with speed To Galilee forthwith proceed ; That there they may behold once more The Lord's dear Face, as oft afore. In this our bright and Paschal day The sun shines out with purer ray : When Christ, to earthly sight made plain, The glad Apostles see again. The Wounds, the riven Wounds, He shows, In that His Flesh with light that glows, With loud accord, both far and nigh, The Lord's Arising testify. Christ, King, Who lovest to bless, Do Thou our hearts and souls possess ; To Thee our praise that we may pay, To Whom our laud is due, for aye. We pray Thee, King with glory decked, In this our Paschal joy, protect From all that Death would fain effect, Thy ransomed flock, Thine own elect. To Thee Who, dead, again dost live, .A 11 glory, Lord, Thy people give ; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. So end the Hymns at all the Hours, till the Ascension, ex- cept the Saturday Vespers. ~f. The Lord is Risen from the Tomb. Ez. Who died to save us from our doom. Alleluia. Antiphon to Benedictus. Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. Alle- luia. Collect as at the First Vespers. Memorial of the Resurrection. Antiphon. And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came unto the Sepul- chre at the Rising of the Sun. Alleluia. ~f. The Lord is Risen indeed. R/. And hath appeared to Si- mon. Alleluia. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who through Thy Only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting Life ; We humbly be- seech Thee, that, as by Thy special grace preventing us Thou dost put into our minds good desires, FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER, OR LOW SUNDAY. 101 so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect : through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. This Memorial is said at Lauds, on Sundays, till the Ascension. AT TEECE. AT PEIME. Hymn, Jam lucis, with the Doxo- logy of Easter, To Thee, Who, dead, again dost live, &c, p. 100. Antiphon. The Angel of the Lord: descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Alleluia. Deus in nomine Tuo. Ps. liv. Beati immaeulati, and Retribue servo Tuo. Ps. cxix. Ps. Quictinque vult. The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17. Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only Wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. It. Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou Who hast risen from the dead. Alleluia. I#. Have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia. This It. is so said, daily, till the Ascension. f. O Lord, arise, help us. II?. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. And the rest as usual. Hymn, Nunc sancte nobis Spi- ritus, with the Doxology of Eas- ter, p. 100. Antiphon. And behold, there was a great earthquake : for the Angel of the Lord descended from heaven. Alleluia. Psalms as usual. The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 4. Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world : and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. It. The Lord is Eisen. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. As He said. 1^. Al- leluia, Alleluia. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The Lord is Risen. Alleluia, Alleluia. /. The Lord is Risen indeed. ty. And hath appeared to Si- mon. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Hymn, Eector potens verax Deus, toith the Doxology of Easter, p. 100. Antiphon. His countenance was like lightning : and his raiment white as snow. Alleluia. Psalms as usual. The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 5. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God ? This is He that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ. It. The Lord is Eisen indeed. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. And hath 102 FIEST SUNDAY AFTEB EASTEB, OR LOW SUNDAY. appeared to Simon. 1^7. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The Lord is Risen indeed. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. The Lord is Risen from the Tomb. I#. Who died to save us from our doom. Alleluia. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 4. Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world : and this is the victory ihat overcometh the world, even our faith. Collect as at the First Vespers. *#• Thanks be to God. AT NONE. Hymn, Rerum Deus tenax vigor, with the Doxology of JE aster, p. 100. Antiphon. And for fear of him : the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. Alleluia. Psalms as usual. The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 7. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood : and these three agree in one. R. The Lord is Risen from the Tomb. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Who died to save us from our doom. ty. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The Lord is Risen from the Tomb. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. In Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Tty. Let heaven and earth re- joice. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. Prime, Terce, Sext, and None, are thus said till the Ascension, ex- cept the Chapter and Collect. Hymn. Ad Coenam Agni providi. The Lamb's high banquet we await, In snow-white robes of royal state : And now, the Red Sea's channel past, To Christ our Prince we sing at last. Upon the Altar of the Cross, His Body hath redeemed our loss : And tasting of His roseate Blood, Our life is hid with Him in God. That Paschal Eve God's arm was bared : The devastating Angel spared : By strength of hand our hosts went free From Pharaoh's ruthless tyranny. Now Christ, our Paschal Lamb, is slain, The Lamb of God tbat knows no stain, The true Oblation offered here, Our own unleavened Bread sincere. Thou from Whom hell's monarch flies, great, very Sacrifice, ' Thy captive people are set free, And endless life restored in Thee. For Christ, arising from the dead, From conquered hell victorious sped : And thrust the tyrant down to chains, And Paradise for man regains. To Thee "Who, dead, again dost live, All glory, Lord, Thy people give ; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. /. Abide with us. R/. For it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. And after eight days came Je- sus, the doors being shut, and PIBST SUNDAY AFTEB EA3TEB, OB LOW SUNDAY. 103 stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. Memorial of the Resurrection. Antiphon. And when they look- ed they saw that the stone was rolled away, for it was very great. Alleluia. f. The Lord is Eisen. R?. As He said. Alleluia. Collect for Faster Day. This Memorial is said at Vespers on Sundays till the Ascension. Throughout the week, and till the Ascension. Lauds are said as on Low Sunday, p. 100, except that the Psalms, {which shall be those of Sunday) are said under this one Anti- phon, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alle- luia, Alleluia : the Chapter and Collect changing with the week. One of the Antiphons given below is said to Benedictus, during this week. Prime, Terce, Sext, and None, are said as on Low Sunday, p. 101, the Chapters and Collect chang- ing with the week. Vespers are said as at the Second Vespers of Low Sunday, p. 102, except that the Psalms are those for each day of the week, and are said under the one Antiphon, Alleluia,Alleluia,Alleluia, Alle- luia : the Chapter and Collect changing with the week. One of the Antiphons given below is said to Magnificat during this week. Antiphons to Benedictus and Magnificat for the week. a. Thomas, because thou hast seen : Me, thou hast believed ; blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. Alle- luia. b. And many other signs truly did Jesus : in the presence of His disciples. Alleluia. Which are not written in this book. Alle- luia. c. But these are written : that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God : and that believing ye might have life through His Name. Alleluia. Memorial of the Resurrection, to be said daily at Lauds till the Ascension, except on Sundays. Antiphon. The Lord is Eisen from the Tomb, Who died to save us from our doom. Alleluia. f. The Lord is Eisen. iyr. As He said. Alleluia. Collect for Easter Day. Memorial of the Resurrection, to be said daily at Vespers till the Ascension, except on Sundays. Antiphon. Go quickly, and tell His disciples that He is Eisen from the dead. Alleluia. f". The Lord is Eisen indeed. I#. And hath appeared to Si- mon. Alleluia. Collect for Faster Day. 104 SECOND SUNDAY AFTEE EASTEE. W&t Seconfc Sunbap after faster. AT THE FIBST VESPEES. Everything as at the First Ves- pers of Low Sunday, p. 99, till the Antiphon to Magnificat. Thou art worthy, O Lord : to receive glory, and honour, and power, for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are, and were created. Salvation to our God, Which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. Alleluia. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who hast given Thine only Son to be unto us both a Sacrifice for sin, and also an Ensample of godly life ; Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that His inestimable Benefit, and also daily endeavour ourselves to follow the blessed steps of His most holy Life ; through the Same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphons and Psalms as during the preceding iceeJc, and so till the Ascension. The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 21, 22. Christ also suffered for us, leav- ing us an Example, that ye should follow His steps : Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His Mouth. I\Z. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Sermone blando Angelus, "f . and R?. as on Low Sunday, p. 100. Antiphon to Benedictus. I am the Good Shepherd ; the Good Shepherd giveth His Life for His sheep. Alleluia, Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Everything as on Low Sunday. AT TEECE. as on Low Sunday, except The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 21, 22. Christ also suffered for us, leav- ing us an Example, that ye should follow His steps : Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His Mouth. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Everything as on Low Sunday, except The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 23, 24. Who when He was reviled, re- viled not again; when He suf- fered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously: Who His own Self bare our sins in His own Body on the tree, by Whose Stripes ye were healed. Collect as at the First Vespers. Every th AT NONE. g as on Low Sunday, except The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 25. For ye were as sheep going THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 105 astray ; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Everything as on Loio Sunday, except The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 21, 22. Christ also suffered for us, leav- ing us an Example, that ye should follow His steps : Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His Mouth. Antiphon to Magnificat. I am the Good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known ! of Mine ; and I lay down My Life for the sheep. Alleluia, Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. Antiphons to Benedictus and Magnificat for the week. a. Jesus said, I am the Good Shepherd : the Good Shepherd giveth His Life for the sheep. Alleluia. b. As the Father knoweth Me, even so know I the Father : and I lay down My Life for the sheep. Alleluia. c. But he that is an hireling : and not the Shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep and fleeth, and the wolf catcheth them, I and scattereth the sheep. Alleluia. d. And other sheep I have : which are not of this fold ; them | also I must bring, and they shall ' hear My Voice ; and there shall i be One Fold under One Shepherd. Alleluia. Wtt 2Tf)trtr Sunttap after faster, AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Everything as at the First Ves- pers of Low Sunday, p. 99, till the Antiphon to Magnificat. I am Alpha and Omega : the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. I am the Root and Offspring of David, and the bright and morning Star. Alleluia. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who show- est to them that be in error the Light of Thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness ; Grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion, that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their profes- sion, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same ; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. AT LAUDS. Everything as on Low except The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 11. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. ty. Thanks be to God. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus said to His disciples, A little while and ye shall not see Me ; and again a little while and ye shall see Me ; because I go to the Father. Alleluia, Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. 106 .FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. AT PRIME. Everything as on Low AT TEECE. Everything as on Low Sunday, except The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 11. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 13, 14. Submit yourselves to every or- dinance of man for the Lord's sake : whether it be to the King, as supreme ; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by Him, for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well. AT NONE. The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 15. For so is the Will of God, that with well-doing ye may put to si- lence the ignorance of foolish men. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. ii. 11. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. Antiphon to Magnificat. What is this that He saith, A little while ? we cannot tell what He saith. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. Antiphons to Benedictus and Magnificat for the week. a. Yerily, verily, I say unto you : that ye shall weep and la- ment, but the world shall rejoice ; and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. Alleluia. b. Ye now therefore have sor- row : but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. Alleluia. c. I will see you again : and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. Al- leluia. Htt)t Jourt?) SunUap after $asttr. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Everything as at the First Ves- pers of Low Sunday, p. 99, till the Antiphon to Magnificat. Great and marvellous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty : just and true are Thy ways, Thou King of Saints. Who shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy Name? for Thou only art Holy ; for all nations shall come and worship before Thee ; for Thy judgments are made manifest. Al- leluia. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; Grant unto Thy people, that they may love the thing which Thou commandest, and desire that which Thou dost promise ; that so, among FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 107 the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may sure- ly there be fixed, where true Joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. The Chapter, St. James i. 17. Every good gift and every per- fect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with Whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. fy. Thanks be to God. Antijphon to Benedictus. Jesus said unto His disciples, Now I go My way to Him that sent Me, and none of you asketh Me, Whither goest Thou? But, because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Everything as on Loiv Sunday. AT TEECE. The Chapter, St. James i. 17. Every good gift and every per- fect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with Whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. AT SEXT. The Chapter, St. James i. 19. Wherefore, my beloved bre- I thren, let every man be swift to 1 hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. AT NONE. The Chapter, St. James i. 21. Wherefore lay apart all filthi- ness and superfluity of naughti- ness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Chapter, St. James i. 17. Every good gift and every per- fect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with Whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Antiphon to Magnificat. Nevertheless, I tell you the truth ; it is expedient for you that I go away ; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. Antijphons to Benedictus and Magnificat for the week. a. When the Comforter is come : He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judg- ment. Alleluia. b. I have yet many things to say unto you : but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit, when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth. Al- leluia. c. When He, the Spirit of truth, is come : He will guide you into all truth : and He will show you things to come. Alleluia. d. He shall glorify Me : for He shall receive of Mine, and shall show it unto you. Alleluia. 108 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTEE EASTER. %ty jFtftf) Surrtiarj after lEaster. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Everything as at the First Ves- pers of Low Sunday ; p. 99, till the Antiphon to Magnificat. Hear, O Israel : the Lord our God is One Lord : and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Alleluia. The Collect. O LORD, from Whom all Good Things do come ; Grant to us Thy humble servants, that by Thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be good, and by Thy merciful guiding may perform the same ; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. AT LAUDS. The Chapter, St. James i. 22, 23. Be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own s el ve s . For if any be a hearer of the Word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass. I\Z. Thanks be to God. Antiphon to Benedictus. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in My Name ; ask, and ye shall receive. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT TEECE. The Chapter, St. James i. 22, 23. Be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the Word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass. AT SEXT. The Chapter, St. James i. 25. But whoso looketh into the per- fect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. AT NONE. The Chapter, St. James i. 25. Pure Religion and undefiled be- fore God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and wi- dows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. AT PEIME. Everything as on Loio Sunday. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Chapter, St. James i. 22, 23. Be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the Word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass. Antiphon to Magnificat. Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full ; for the Fa- ther Himself loveth you, because ye have loved Me, and have be- lieved. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. THE BOGATION DATS. 109 1&\)t Rogation Baps. MONDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Ask, and it sliall be given you : seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. I go to prepare : a place for you. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. Lo, now speakest Thou plainly : and speakest no proverb. Wow are we sure that Thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask Thee. Al- leluia. TUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. If ye shall ask anything : in My Name, I will do it. Alleluia. WEDNESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Now, O Father, glorify Thou Me : with Thine own Self, with the Glory which I had with Thee before the world was. Alleluia. 110 THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Nisi Domi~ nus, Ps. cxxvii., and the rest of the Psalms of Wednes- The Chapter, Acts i. 1. The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which He was Taken Up,afterthat He through the Holy Ghost had given com- mandments unto the A- postleswhom He had cho- sen. R. Let not your heart be troubled : ye believe in God, believe also in Me. Alleluia, f. I go to prepare a place for you. R?. Ye believe in God, believe also in Me. Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Let not your heart be troubled : ye AT THE EIEST VESPERS. Antiphon. I will not leave you comfortless; Alleluia; I will come to you. Alleluia. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Alleluia, Alleluia. THE ASCENSION OP OUE LORD JESTJS CHRIST. Ill believe in God, believe also in Me. Alleluia. Hymn. iEterne Eex Altissime. This Hymn is said at Vespers daily, till Whitsun Eve. Eternal Monarch, King most high, Whose Blood hath brought Kedemption nigh, By Whom the death of Death was ■wrought, And conquering Grace's battle fought ; Ascending to the Throne of might, And seated at the Father's right, All power in Heaven is Jesu's own, That here His Manhood had not known. That so, in Nature's triple frame, Each heavenly and each earthly name, And things in hell's abyss abhorred, May bend the knee and own Him Lord. Tea, Angels tremble when they see How changed is our humanity, That Flesh hath purged what flesh had stained, And God, the Flesh of God, hath reigned. Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard, Who art to be our great Reward : Our glory and our boast in Thee For ever and for ever be ! All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay, Ascending o'er the stars to-day ; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. *f. Thou art Gone Up on high, O Christ. R/. Thou hast led captivity cap- tive. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. Father, I have manifested Thy Name unto the men which Thou gavest Me out of the world. I pray for them, I pray not for the world. And now I come to Thee. AUeluia. The Collect, GRANT, we beseech Thee, Al- mighty God, that like as we do believe Thy Only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have Ascended into the heavens ; so we may also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with Him continually dwell, "Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, One God, world without end. Amen. The Memorials usually said at Lauds and Vespers are omitted until after Trinity Sunday. AT LAUDS. f. I Ascend to My Father, and your Father. Fyf. And to My God, and your God. Alleluia. ~f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Ye men of Ga- lilee : why stand ye gazing up into heaven ? This Same Jesus, Which is Taken Up from you into heaven, shall so come in like man- ner. Alleluia. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- days. (2.) And while they looked : steadfastly toward heaven, as He Went Up, they said, Alleluia. (3.) While He blessed them : He was parted from them, and Carried Up into heaven. Alleluia. (4.) For Thou, Lord, art higher : than all that are in the earth; Thou art Exalted. Alleluia. (5.) While they beheld : He was Taken Up ; and a cloud re- ceived Him out of their sight. Alleluia. The Chapter, Acts i. 1. The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that 112 THE ASCENSION OF OTJR LOED JESUS CHRIST. Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which. He was Taken Up, after that He through the Holy Ghost had given com- mandments unto the Apostles whom He had chosen. B/. Thanks be to God. Eymn. Hymnum canamus glorise. This Hymn is said at Lauds daily, till Whitsun Day. Sing we triumphant hymns of praise, New hymns to heaven exulting raise ; Christ by a road before untrod, Ascendeth to the Throne of God. The holy Apostolic band Upon the Mount of Olives stand, And with the Virgin Mother see Jesu's resplendent Majesty. To whom the Angels, drawing nigh, " Why stand and gaze upon the sky ? This is the Saviour," thus they say, " This is His noble triumph-day. " Again shall ye behold Him — so As ye to-day have seen Him go, In glorious pomp Ascending high, Up to the portals of the sky." grant us thitherward to tend, And with unwearied hearts ascend Toward Thy Kingdom's Throne, where Thou, In very flesh, art seated now. Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard, Who art to be our great Reward : Our glory and our boast in Thee For ever and for ever be ! All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay, Ascending o'er the stars to-day; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. jf. God is Gone Up with a merry noise. B/. And the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. Alleluia. Antiphon to Benedictus. I Ascend unto My Father, and your Father ; and to My God, and your God. Alleluia. The Collect. GEANT, we beseech Thee, Al- mighty God, that like as we do believe Thy Only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have Ascended into the heavens ; so we may also in heart and mind thi- ther ascend, and with Him con- tinually dwell, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, One God, world without end. Amen. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) Ye men of Ga- lilee : why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This Same Jesus, which is Taken Up, shall so come in like manner. Alleluia. Deus in nomine. Ps. liv. Beatiimmaculati, and Retribue servo Tuo. Ps. cxix. Ps. Quicunque vult. The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17. Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only Wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. It. Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou that sittest at the Eight Hand of God the Father. Alleluia, Alleluia. B/. Have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. O Lord, arise, help us. Bj. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. THE ASCENSION OP OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 113 AT TEBCE. Antiphon (2.) And while they looked : steadfastly toward hea- ven as He Went Up, they said, Alleluia. The Chapter, Acts i. 1, 2. The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which He was Taken Up, after that He through the Holy Ghost had given com- mandments unto the Apostles whom He had chosen. It. Thou hast set Thy Glory, O Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Above the heavens. I\?. Alleluia, Alleluia. /. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I£. Thou hast set Thy Glory, O Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. God is Gone Up with a merry noise. I$r. And the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) While He blessed them : He was parted from them, and Carried Up into heaven. Al- leluia. The Chapter, Acts i. 4. He being assembled together j with them, commanded them that ! they should not depart from Je- rusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of Me. It. God is Gone Up with a merry noise. Alleluia, Alleluia. "jf. And the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. K/. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. God is Gone Up with a merry noise. Alleluia, Alleluia. "jf. Thou art Gone Up on high, O Christ. 1^. Thou hast led captivity cap- tive. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) While they be- held : He was Taken Up ; and a Cloud received Him out of their sight. Alleluia. The Chapter, Acts i. 5. For John truly baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. It. Thou hast Gone Up on high. O Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Thou hast led captivity captive. fy. Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. Thou hast Gone Up on high, O Christ. Alle- luia, Alleluia. f. I Ascend to My Father, and your Father. iy. To My God, and your God. Alleluia. Prime, Terce, Sext and None, shall be thus said daily, till the Octave, except that on and after Sunday the Chapters and Col- lects are changed. Collect as at Lauds. 114 THE ASCENSION OF OUB LOED JESUS CHEIST. AT THE SECOND VESPEE8. Antiphon. Ye men of Galilee; why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This Same Jesus, Which is Taken Up, shall so come in like manner. Alleluia, Alleluia. Dixit Dominus, Ps. ex., and the other Sunday Psalms. This Antiphon, and these Psalms are said at Vespers daily throughout the Octave. The Chapter, Acts i. 1, 2. The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which He was Taken Up, after that He through the Holy Ghost, had given com- mandments unto the Apostles, whom He had chosen. R. Go ye into all the world and preach. Alleluia. He that believ- eth and is baptized shall be saved. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, "jf. But the Comforter, Which is the Holy Ghost, Whom the Father will send in My Name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, what- soever I have said unto you. Ity. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Go ye into all the world and preach. Alleluia. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. Alleluia, Alle- luia, Alleluia. Hymn, iEterne Rex Altissime, 'f. and Tty.,as at the First Vespers, p. 111. Antiphon to Magnificat. Seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the Eight Hand of God. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. FEIDAY. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Ye men of Galilee : why stand ye gazing up into hea- ven? This Same Jesus, Which is Taken Up into heaven, shall so come in like manner. Alleluia. Psalms of the Sunday. The Chapter, Hymn, f. and R/., as on Ascension Day, p. Ill; and thus shall Lauds be said daily till the Octave, except that on and after Sunday the Chap- ter and Collect are changed; also the Antiphon to Benedictus is changed daily. Antiphon to Benedictus. Go ye into all the world : and preach the Gospel to every crea- ture. Alleluia. He that believ- eth and is baptized shall be saved. Alleluia. But he that believeth not shall be damned. Alleluia. Collect as on Ascension Day, which is said at all the Hours till the First Vespers of Sunday. AT VESPEES. Everything as on Ascension Day till the Antiphon to Magnificat. I will pray the Father : and He shall give you another Comforter. Alleluia. And thus shall Vespers be said till Whitsun Day, except the Anti- phon to Magnificat, but after Sunday are said the Chapter and Collect of the week. SUNDAY AFTEB, ASCENSION DAY. 115 SATUBDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. If I go not away, the Comforter will not come : unto you ; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you. Alleluia. Whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, Which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. SuntJap after Ascension JBap. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. After the Lord had spoken unto them : He was received up into heaven, and sat at the Right Hand ! of God. Alleluia. The Collect. O GOD the King of glory, Who hast exalted Thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto Thy Kingdom in heaven ; We beseech Thee, leave us not | comfortless ; but send to us Thine iHoly Ghost to comfort us, and • exalt us unto the same place whi- ther our Saviour Christ is gone before, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, I One God, world without end. Amen. AT LAUDS. The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 7, 8. The end of all things is at hand ; be ye therefore sober, and watch junto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among your- selves : for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. ty. Thanks be to God. Antiphon to Benedictus. When the Comforter is come, AT TEECE. The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 7, 8. The end of all things is at hand ; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among your- selves : for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. R. as on Ascension Day, p. 113. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 9, 10. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. R. as on Ascension Day, p. 113. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 11. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God : if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ. R. as on Ascension Day, p. 113. Collect as at the First Vespers. 116 THURSDAY AFTER ASCENSION DAT. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Chapter, 1 St. Pet. iv. 7, 8. The end of all things is at hand ; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among your- selves : for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Antiphon to Magnificat. These things have I told you that, when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. MONDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. And they went forth : and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirm- ing the Word with signs follow- ing. Alleluia, Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. Go ye into all the world : and preach. Alleluia. He that be- lieveth and is baptized shall be saved. Alleluia. TUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. I will pray the Father : and He shall give you another Comforter. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. If I go not away : the Comforter will not come unto you ; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you. Alleluia. WEDNESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. And they went forth : and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirm- ing the Word with signs follow- ing. Alleluia, Alleluia. ^urstrag after Ascension Ban. AT THE FIKST VESPEES. Everything as at the First Ves- pers of Ascension Day, p. 110, except The Collect. O GOD the King of Glory, Who hast exalted Thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto Thy kingdom in heaven ; We beseech Thee, leave us not com- fortless ; but send to us Thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same place whi- ther our Saviour Christ has gone before, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, One God, world without end. Amen. at lauds, and all the Hours. Everything as on Ascension Day, except the Collect, which shall be that of the Sunday. FEIDAY. AT LAUDS. Antiphon to Psalms. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. The Psalms, and everything of the Sunday after Ascension Day. Prime, Terce, Sext, and None as on the Sunday. AFTEB ASCENSION DAT. 117 AT vespees. The Psalms, and everything of the Antiphon to Psalms. Sunday after Ascension Day, Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. tillthe Alleluia. . mi. x> i *-n -j i * Antiphon to Benedictus. The Psalms of Pnday, but every- * thing else of the Sunday after If ye l ove Me : keep My com- Ascension Day. mandments. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. SATUBDAY. AT LAUDS. ,_ ^>te fo P*aZ™*. Prm '' Terce Sext, and None as *n i . in n • .,, , . on the /Sunday. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. 118 WHITST7N DAT. mm®%w raa$. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Psalms. Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the hearts of Thy faithful people, in- flaming them with Thy love : Thou Who, through divers tongues, gatherest to- gether Thine elect in the Unity of the Faith. Alle- luia, Allelu- ia, Alleluia. Psalms of Saturday. The Chapter, Acts ii. 1. When the Day of Pen- tecost was fully come, they were all with one ac- cord in one place. R. The A- postles did speak in oth- er tongues. Alleluia. The wonderful works of God. Alle- luia, f. They were all fill- ed with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak. Rf. The wonder- ful works of God. Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The Apostles did speak in other tongues. Alleluia. The wonder- ful works of God. Alleluia. WHITSUN DAT. 119 Hymn. Jam Christus astra ascenderat. Now Christ ascending whence He came, Had mounted o'er the starry frame ; The Holy Ghost on man to pour, As God the Father's promise bore. The solemn time was drawing nigh, Replete with heavenly mystery, On seven days' sevenfold circles borne, That first and blessed TVhitsun morn. "When the third hour shone all around, There came a rushing mighty Sound, And told the Apostles, while in prayer, That, as 'twas promised, God was there. Forth from the Father's Light it came, That beautiful and kindly Flame : To fill, with fervour of His word, The spirits faithful to their Lord. Thou once in every holy breast Didst bid indwelling grace to rest : This day our sins, we pray, release, And in our time, Lord, give peace. To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit praise be done : And Christ the Lord upon us pour The Spirit's gift for evermore. Amen. So ends the Hymn at Prime, Sext, and None, till Trinity Sunday. f. The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world. R/. That which containeth all things hath knowledge of the Voice. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. If a man love Me he will keep My words, and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him. Alleluia. The Collect. GOD, Who as at this time didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of Thy Holy Spirit ; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy Comfort : through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. AT LAUDS. f. When Thou lettest Thy Breath go forth they shall be made. R/. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Alleluia. f'. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) When the Day of Pentecost was fully come : they were all with one accord in one place. Alleluia. (2.) The Spirit of the Lord : filleth the world. Alleluia. (3.) They were all filled with the Holy Ghost : and began to speak. Alleluia. (4.) All that move upon the face of the waters : bless ye the Lord. Alleluia. (5.) The Apostles did speak : in other tongues the wonderful works of God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alle- luia. The Chapter, Acts ii. 1. When the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. R?. Thanks be to God. Syt, Veni Creator Spiritus. This Hymn is said at Lauds daily, till Trinity Sunday. Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire : Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart. 120 WHITSUN DAY. Thy blessed Unction from above, Is comfort, life, and fire of love : Enable with perpetual light The dulness of our blinded sight. Anoint and cheer our soiled face, "With the abundance of Thy grace ; Keep far our foes, give peace at home : Where Thou art Guide, no ill can come. Teach us to know the Father, Son, And Thee, of Both, to be but One ; That through the ages all along, This may be our endless song : Praise to Thy eternal merit. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. f'. The Apostles did speak with other tongues. fy. The wonderful works of God. Alleluia. Antiphon to Benedictus. Receive ye the Holy Ghost; whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them. Alleluia. The Collect. GOD, Who as at this time didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of Thy Holy Spirit ; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy Comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, "Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) When the Day of Pentecost was fully come : they were all with one accord in one place. Alleluia. And the rest as on Ascension Day. Prime is thus said through the week. AT TEECE. Instead of the Hymn Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus, is said Veni Cre- ator, as at Lauds, p. 119. Antiphon (2.) The Spirit of the Lord : filleth the world. Alleluia. The Chapter, Acts ii. 1. When the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. It. They were all filled with the Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alle- luia. ^. And began to speak with other tongues. R?. Alleluia, Al- leluia, f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Itf . They were all filled with the Holy Ghost. Al- leluia, Alleluia. f. The Apostles did speak with other tongues. H?. The wonderful works of God. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) They were all filled with the Holy Ghost : and began to speak. Alleluia. The Chapter, Acts ii. 2. And suddenly there came a Sound from heaven, as of a rush- ing mighty Wind, and It filled all the house where they were sitting. It. The Apostles did speak with other tongues. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. The wonderful works of God. tyr. Alleluia, Alleluia, t. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : WHITSUN DAT. 121 and to the Holy Ghost. Rr. The Apostles did speak with other tongues. Alleluia, Alleluia. t. The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world. B/. And that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the Voice. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) The Apostles did speak : in other tongues the won- derful works of God. Alleluia. The Chapter, Acts ii. 3. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of Fire, and It sat upon each of them. R. The Spirit of the Lord fill- eth the world. Alleluia, Alleluia. t. And that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the Voice, ty. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. fy. The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world. Alleluia, Alleluia. t. When Thou lettest Thy Breath go forth they shall be made. Ity. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon. When the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Alleluia. The Sunday Psalms. The Chapter, Acts ii. 6. The multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. It. All thy children shall be taught of the Lord. Alleluia, Al- leluia. T . For I have poured out My Spirit, R/. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B/. All thy children shall be taught of the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. Hymn. Beata nobis gaudia. This Hymn is said daily till the First Vespers of Trinity Sun- day. Blest joys for mighty wonders wrought The year's revolving orb has brought, "What time the Holy Ghost in flame Upon the Lord's disciples came. The quivering fire their heads bedew' d, In cloven tongues' similitude, That eloquent their words might be, And fervid all their charity. In varying tongues the Lord they praised, The gathering people stood amazed ; And whom the Comforter Divine Inspired, they mocked as full of wine. These things were done in type to-day, When Eastertide had worn away, The number told which once set free The captive at the Jubilee. Thy servants, falling on their face, Beseech Thy mercy, God of grace, To send us, from Thy heavenly Seat, The blessings of the Paraclete. To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, praise be done : And Christ the Lord upon us pour The Spirit's gift for evermore. Amen. t. The Spirit of the Lord fill- eth the world. ty. And that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the Voice. Alleluia. 122 WHITSUN MONDAY. Antiphon to Magnificat. To-day is the feast of Pentecost fully come. To-day is the Holy Ghost shed abroad in fiery tongues with promised Gifts on the dis- ciples, sent into all the world to preach. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. Vespers are thus said through the week, except that the Antiphon to Magnificat is changed. OTjitsun Jttontiap. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. When the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Alleluia. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- days. The Chapter, Acts ii. 2. And suddenly there came a Sound from heaven as of a rush- ing mighty Wind, and It filled all the house where they were sitting. fy. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Yeni Creator Spiritus, ~f. and I\J., as on Whitsun Day, p. 119. Antiphon to Benedictus. God so loved the world that He gave His Only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have ever- lasting life. Alleluia. The Collect as on Whitsun Day. Lauds are thus said through the week, except that the Antiphon to Benedictus is changed. Terce, Sext, and None through the week, as on Whitsun Day, ex- cept the Chapters which are gi- ven here. AT TEECE. The Chapter, Acts ii. 2. And suddenly there came a Sound from heaven as of a rush- ing mighty Wind, and It filled all the house where they were sitting. AT SEXT. The Chapter, Acts ii. 3. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues, like as of Fire, and It sat upon each of them. AT NONE. The Chapter, Acts ii. 4. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. AT VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. Alleluia. arotsun &uestrap. Antiphon to Benedictus. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the Door into the Sheep-fold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that WHITSFN WEEK. 123 entereth in by the Door is the shepherd of the sheep. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. I am the Door ; by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. Alleluia. dom of God, and to heal the Sick. Alleluia, Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. The Twelve departed : and went through the towns preaching the Gospel, and healing everywhere. Alleluia, Alleluia. WEDNESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Verily, verily, I say unto you : He that believeth on Me hath everlasting life. Alleluia, Alle- luia. Antiphon to Magnificat. I am the living Bread : Which came down from heaven ; if any man eat of this Bread he shall live for ever ; and the Bread that I will give is My Flesh, Which I will give for the life of the world. Alleluia, Alleluia. THUESDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus called His twelve disci- ples together : and gave them power and authority over all de- vils, and to cure diseases. And He sent them to preach the King- Antiphon to Benedictus. And it came to pass : on a cer- tain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem ; and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. Alleluia, Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. And the sick of the palsy : took up that whereon he lay, glorifying God. And they were all amazed, and glorified God. Alleluia. SATUEDAY. Antiphon to Benedictus. Now when the sun was setting : all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto Jesus ; and He laid His Hands on every one of them, and healed them. Alleluia. 124 TRINITY SUNDAY. ©M$IEa$ s®ijnra$. AT THE FIRST VESPEES. Antiphon (1.) Glory be to Thee, Co-equal Trinity. Laudate, pueri. Ps. cxiii. 1 Praise the Lord, ye servants : O praise the Name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord : from this time forth for evermore. 3 The Lord's Name is praised : from the rising np of the sun unto the going down of the same. 4 The Lord is high above all heathen : and His glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath His dwelling so high : and yet humbleth Him- self to behold the things that are in heaven and earth ? 6 He taketh up the simple out of the dust : and lif teth the poor out of the mire ; 7 That He may set him with the princes : even with the princes of His people. 8 He maketh the barren woman to keep house : and to be a joyful mother of children. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon (1.) Glory be to Thee, Co-equal Trinity : One God before all worlds began, and now and ever, and to ages of ages. (2.) Praise and glory be to God. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxvii. 1 O praise the Lord, all ye hea- then : praise Him, all ye nations. 2 For His merciful kindness is ever more and more towards us : and the truth of the Lord endur- eth for ever. Praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. (2.) Praise and glory be to God : the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, now and ever, and to ages of ages. (3.) Holy, Holy, Holy. Lauda, anima mea. Ps. cxlvi. 1 Praise the Lord, O my soul ; while I live will I praise the Lord : yea, as long as I have any being I will sing praises unto my God. 2 O put not your trust in princes, nor in any child of man : for there is no help in them. 3 For when the breath of man goeth forth he shall turn again to his earth : and then all his thoughts perish. 4 Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help : and whose hope is in the Lord his God: 5 Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is Who keepeth His promise for ever; 6 Who helpeth them to right that suffer wrong : Who feedeth the hungry. 7 The Lord looseth men out of prison : the Lord giveth sight to the blind. 8 The Lord helpeth them that are fallen : the Lord careth for the righteous. 9 The Lord careth for the stran- gers ; He def endeth the fatherless and widow : as for the way of TEINITT SUNDAY. 125 the ungodly, He turneth it upside down. 10 The Lord thy God, O Sion, shall be King for evermore : and throughout all generations. Glory be to the Father, &c. (3.) Holy, Holy, Holy : is the Lord of hosts : the whole earth is full of His glory ; the Lord God of our fathers, the God of Abra- ham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. (4.) Hear ye this. Zaudate JDominum. Ps. cxlvii. 1—11. 1 O praise the Lord, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God : yea, a joyful and plea- sant thing it is to be thankful. 2 The Lord doth build up Je- rusalem : and gather together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth those that are broken in heart : and giveth me- dicine to heal their sickness. 4 He telleth the number of the stars : and calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and great is His power : yea, and His wis- dom is infinite. 6 The Lord setteth up the meek : and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. 7 O sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving : sing praises upon the harp unto our God ; 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth : and maketh the grass to grow upon the moun- tains : and herb for the use of men; 9 Who giveth fodder unto the cattle : and feedeth the young ravens that call upon Him. 10 He hath no pleasure in the strength of an horse : neither de- lighteth He in any man's legs. 11 But the Lord's delight is in them that fear Him : and put their trust in His mercy. Glory be to the Father, &c. (4.) Hear ye this : I have not spoken in secret from the begin- ning ; from the time that it was, there am I ; and now the Lord God, and His Spirit, hath sent Me. (5.) Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow. Lauda Sierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12. 12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusa- lem : praise thy God, O Sion. 13 For He hath made fast the bars of thy gates : and hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. 15 He sendeth forth His com- mandment upon earth : and His word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool : and scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth His ice like morsels : who is able to abide His frost ? 18 He sendeth out His word, and melteth them : He bloweth with His wind, and the waters flow. 19 He showeth His word unto Jacob : His statutes and ordi- nances unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation : neither have the hea- then knowledge of His laws. Glory be to the Father, &c. (5.) Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow, 126 TRINITY SUNDAY. Praise Him, all people here be- low, Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. The Chapter, 2 Cor. xiii. 14. The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with you all evermore. R. And the Lord appeared unto Abraham in the plains of Mamre; and he sat at the tent door in the heat of the day ; and he lift up his eyes and looked, and lo, Three Men stood by him. f. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, Which was, and is, and is to come. B/. And lo, Three Men stood by him. jf. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. E?. And the Lord appeared unto Abra- ham in the plains of Mamre ; and he sat at the tent door in the heat of the day ; and he lift up his eyes, and looked, and lo, Three Men stood by him. Hymn. Adesto Sancta Trinitas. Be present, Holy Trinity ; Like splendour, and one Deity : Of things above, and things below, Beginning that no end shall know. That all the armies of the sky Adore, and laud, and magnify ; While Nature, in her triple frame, For ever sanctifies Thy Name. And we, too, thanks and homage pay, Thine own adoring flock to-day : join to that celestial Song The praises of our suppliant throng ! Light, sole and one, we Thee confess, With triple praise we rightly bless ; Alpha and Omega we own, With every spirit round Thy throne. To Thee, Unbegotten One, And Thee, Sole-begotten Son, And Thee, Holy Ghost, we raise Our equal and eternal praise. Amen. ~f. Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. R/. Praise Him and magnify Him for ever. Antijphon to Magnificat. We thank Thee, O God, O One and very Trinity, One and mighty Godhead, One in Unity now and ever, and to ages of ages. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who hast given unto us Thy servants grace by the confession of a true faith to acknowledge the glory of the Eternal Trinity, and in the Power of the Divine Ma- jesty to worship the Unity ; We beseech Thee, that Thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all ad- versities, Who livest and reign- est, One God, world without end. AT LAUDS. f. Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our Fathers. R/. And to be praised and ex- alted above all for ever. *f' O God, make speed, &c. Antiphon (1.) O Holy, Blessed, and Glorious Trinity : Three Per- sons and One God, have mercy upon us now and ever, and to ages of ages. And this Antiphon is said to each of the five Psalms of the Sun- day Lauds. TEINITY SUNDAY. 127 The Chapter, Rom. xi. 33, 36. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God ! For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things : to Whom be glory for ever. A- men. B/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Ave eolenda Trinitas. All hail ! Adored Trinity ! All hail ! Adored Unity ! The Father God, and God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One ! Behold, to Thee this blessed Day Our grateful thanks we duly pay For Thy rich gifts of priceless worth, The saving health of all on earth. Thee Three in One we thus adore, Thee One in Three for evermore ; In Thy sweet mercy shall we find A shelter sure for all mankind. Trinity ! Unity ! Be with us as we worship Thee ; And to the Angels' songs in light Our prayers and praises now unite ! Amen. f". Blessed be the Name of the Lord. B/. From this time forth for evermore. Antiphon to Benedictus. Blessed be the Holy and Un- divided Trinity, the Creator and Preserver of all things, now and ever, and to ages of ages. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. The Antiphon, O Holy, Blessed, and Glorious Trinity : Three Per- sons, and One God, have mercy upon us now and ever, and to ages of ages, is said at Prime, Terce, Sext, and None. AT TEECE. The Chapter, Rev. iv. 8. And they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, Which was, and is, and is to come. R. Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Praise Him and magnify Him for ever. B/. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B/. Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Blessed art Thou in the fir- mament of heaven. R/T. And above all to be praised and glorified for ever. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 7. There are Three that bear re- cord in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost : and these Three are One. It. Blessed art Thou in the fir- mament of heaven. Alleluia, Al- leluia. ~f. And above all to be praised and glorified for ever. R/. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B/. Blessed art Thou in the firmament of hea- ven. Alleluia, Alleluia. f. By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made. R/. And all the hosts of them by the Breath of His mouth. Collect as at the First Vespers. 128 FIBST SUNDAY AFTEB TBINITY. AT NONE. The Chapter, Eph. iv. 5, 6. There is One Lord, one faith, one Baptism, One God and Father of all, Who is above all, and through all, and in you all. B. By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made. Alleluia, Alleluia. jt. And all the hosts of them by the Breath of His Mouth. H?. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. 1^. By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made. Alleluia, Alle- luia. "f. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. Jty. From this time forth for evermore. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Antiphons shall be said as at Lauds, but with the Psalms of the Sunday Vespers. The Chapter, Rom. xi. 33, 36. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God ! For of Him, and through Him, and to Him are all things : to Whom be glory for ever. Amen. R. Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Al- leluia, Alleluia, ^f. Praise Him and magnify Him for ever. R/. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. 1^. Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia. The Hymn, Adesto Sancta Trini- tas, it. and Br., as at the First Vespers, p. 126. Antiphon to Magnificat. Thee, the Father Unbegotten ; Thee, the Only -begotten Son; Thee, the Holy Ghost the Com- forter, One Holy and Undivided Trinity, with heart and mouth we confess. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we glorify Thee; to Thee be glory now and ever, and to ages of ages. Collect as at the First Vespers. ®$z JFtrst Sunday after &rimttj. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Everything as in the Psalter, till the Antiphon to Magnificat. It came to pass when the people heard the sound of the trumpet : and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. The Collect. O GOD, the Strength of all them that put their trust in Thee, mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weak- ness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without Thee, grant us the help of Thy grace, that in keeping of Thy command- ments we may please Thee, both in will and deed ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphon to Benedictug. Father Abraham, have mercy FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 129 AT THE SECOND VESPEES. on me, and send Lazarus, that lie may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue. The Collect at Lauds and the Se- cond Vespers is alioays the same as that said at the First Ves- pers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things. The Collect as above. Qfyt Secontr Suntrap after ^Trinitp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. They that are delivered from the noise of archers : in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the Lord. The Collect. O LORD, Who never failest to help and govern them whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfast fear and love ; Keep us, we beseech Thee, under the protection of Thy good Providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of Thy Holy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. A Certain Man made a great supper, and bade many ; and sent His servant at supper-time to say to them that were bidden, Come ; for all things are now ready. Antiphon to Magnificat. Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, the maimed, the halt and the blind, that My House may be filled. &f)e Stfnrtr Suntrap after trinity. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Speak, Lord : for Thy servant heareth. The Collect. O LORD, we beseech Thee mercifully to hear us ; and grant that we, to whom Thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may by Thy mighty aid be defended and comforted in all dangers and ad- versities ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. What man of you having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost until he find it ? AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. What woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she find it ? ®f)c JFourtf) Suntrap after ©rtnitp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Only fear the Lord : and serve 130 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Him in truth, with all your heart ; for consider how great things He hath done for you. The Collect. O GOD, the Protector of all that trust in Thee, without Whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy ; Increase and multiply upon us Thy mercy ; that, Thou being our Ruler and Guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the Things Eter- nal : Grant this, O Heavenly Fa- ther, for Jesus Christ's sake our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful, saith the Lord. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged ; for with the same mea- sure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured to you again. Wtt JWtf) Suntrap after ^rinttp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Behold, to obey is better : than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. The Collect. GRANT, O Lord, we beseech Thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by Thy governance, that Thy Church may joyfully serve Thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. And Jesus entered into one of the ships, and sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing ; nevertheless, at Thy word I will let down the net. ®l)e Stxtf) Stinting after ^rtnttp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. The Lord also hath put away thy sin : thou shalt not die. The Collect. O GOD, Who hast prepared for them that love Thee such Good Things as pass man's understand- ing ; Pour into our hearts such love towards Thee, that we, loving Thee above all things, may obtain Thy Promises, which exceed all that we can desire ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill : and, whosoever shall kill, shall be in danger of the judgment. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. If thou bring thy gift to the Altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee ; leave there thy gift before NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 131 the Altar, and go thy way ; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. %\)t Sebentf) Sunttap after STrinity. AT THE FIBST VESPERS. Antijphon to Magnificat. Let me fall now into the hand of the Lord : for very great are His mercies. The Collect. LORD of all power and might, Who art the Author and Giver of all good things ; Graft in our hearts the love of Thy Name, in- crease in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of Thy great mercy keep us in the same ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antijphon to Benedictus. I have compassion on the mul- titude, because they have now been with Me three days, and have nothing to eat ; and if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. And Jesus took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to His disciples to set before them ; and they did set them be- fore the people. ®f)e l£igf)tf) Suntfap after &rinitp. AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Antijphon to Magnificat. Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour : nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life ; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thy- self, that thou mayest judge My people, over whom I have made thee king : wisdom and know- ledge is granted unto thee. The Collect. O GOD, Whose never-failing Providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth; We humbly beseech Thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which be profitable to us ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antijphon to Benedictus. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antijphon to Magnificat. Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of Heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father, Which is in heaven. W)t $tntf) Suntrao after &rtmtp. AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Antijphon to Magnificat. Happy are these Thy servants : which stand continually before Thee, and that hear Thy wisdom. The Collect. GRANT to us, Lord, we be- seech Thee, the spirit to think 132 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. and do always such things as be rightful ; that we who cannot do anything that is good without Thee, may by Thee be enabled to live according to Thy Will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. And the Rich Man called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee ? Give an ac- count of thy stewardship. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. What shall I do ? for my Lord taketh away from me the steward- ship ; I cannot dig, to beg I am ashamed. I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. ®be ®cntt) Suntfai) after ^rtnitp. AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. It is the man of God who was disobedient : unto the word of the Lord. The Collect. LET Thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of Thy humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. And when He was come near He beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace ! but now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine ene- mies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, and shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee ; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another ; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. It is written, My house is the house of prayer ; but ye have made it a den of thieves. And He taught daily in the temple. W>z ©Iebentf) SunUap after ©rtnttp. AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. And after the earthquake a fire ; but the Lord was not in the fire : and after the fire a still small Voice. The Collect. O GOD, Who declarest Thy Almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity ; Merci- fully grant unto us such a measure of Thy Grace, that we, running the way of Thy commandments, may obtain Thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of Thy Heavenly Treasure ; through Je- sus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. Two men went up into the tem- ple to pray ; the one a Pharisee, THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 133 and the other a publican ; I tell you this man went down to his house justified. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. The publican, standing afar off, would not so much as lift up his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merci- ful unto me a sinner. &f)e ©toclftrj Surrtiarj after ®rtmtrj. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. I saw the Lord, sitting on His throne : and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His Right Hand and on His Left. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, Who art always more ready to hear than we to pray, and art wont to give more than either we desire or deserve; Pour down upon us the abundance of Thy mercy ; forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those Good Things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and me- diation of Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. He maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. 2TJ)e ®f)irtecntf) £untJar> after ^Trtnttp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Is it a time to receive money : and to receive garments, and olive- yards, and vineyards, and sheep and oxen, and menservants and maidservants ? The Collect. ALMIGHTY and merciful God, of Whose only gift it cometh that Thy faithful people do unto Thee true and laudable service ; Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may so faithfully serve Thee in this life, that we fail uot finally to attain Thy Heavenly Promises ; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. He hath done all things well AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves ? And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou like- wise. 134 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AETEB, TE1NITY, ^e J^urteentf) 5unfcarj after ©rinttn. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. There shall fall unto the earth nothing : of the word of the Lord. The Collect. ALMIG-HTY and Everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity ; and, that we may obtain that which Thou dost promise, make us to love that which Thou dost command ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiplion to Benedictus. And as He entered into a cer- tain village, there met Him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off. And they lifted up their voices and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And He said unto him, Arise, go thy way, thy faith hath made thee whole. I&fyt JfUttzntf) Suntratj after trinity. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. AntipJwn to Magnificat. Hast thou not heard long ago how I have done it : and of ancient times that I have formed it ? The Collect. KEEP, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy Church with Thy per- petual mercy: and, because the frailty of man without Thee can- not but fall, keep us ever by Thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. Take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or what shall we drink ? or wherewithal shall we be clothed? for your heavenly Fa- ther knoweth that ye have need of all these things. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His Righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. T^rje Stittentrj Sunttarj after ^rtnitij. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. The Lord God of their fathers sent to them : by His messengers rising up betimes and sending. The Collect. O LOED, we beseech Thee, let Thy continual Pity cleanse and defend Thy Church ; and, because it cannot continue in safety with- out Thy succour, preserve it ever- more by Thy help and goodness ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. And it came to pass the day after, that Jesus went into a city called Nain; and behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother. NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTEB TBINITT. 135 AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. And there came a fear on all, and they glorified God, saying, That a Great Prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath visited His people. W)t Scfccntccntl) Suntrap after ©rinit]?. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Execute judgment and right- eousness : and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor ; and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, neither shed innocent blood. The Collect. LORD, we pray Thee that Thy Grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. And Jesus spake unto the law- yers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath- day ? And they held their peace. And He took him, and healed him, and let him go. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. When thou art bidden to a wed- ding, go and sit down in the low- est room ; that, when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher ; then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. %\>z lEigfjtcentJ) Suntrap after ©rinitp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which I purpose : to do unto them ; that they may return every man from his evil way ; that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin. The Collect. LORD, we beseech Thee, grant Thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow Thee the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. Master, which is the great com- mandment in the Law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. "What think ye of Christ? whose son is He ? They say unto Him, The Son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call Him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou on My right hand. 3Ef)e $uuttentf) Suntrarj after ©rtnitn. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Every man of the house of Is- rael that setteth up his idols in his heart : and putteth the stum- bling-block of his iniquity before 136 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. his face, and cometh to the pro- phet ; I the Lord will answer him that cometh according to the mul- titude of his idols. The Collect. O GOD, forasmuch as without Thee, we are not able to please Thee ; Mercifully grant, that Thy Holy Spirit may in all things di- rect and rule our hearts ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. Jesus said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer, thy sins be forgiven thee. Antiphon to Benedictus. Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared My dinner ; come unto the marriage. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. But when the multitude saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, Who had given such power unto %\)t Sfcoenttetf) Suntrap after ^rtnitp. AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. As a shepherd seeketh out his flock : in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered, so will I seek out My sheep and will deliver them. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY and most mer- ciful God, of Thy bountiful good- ness keep us, we beseech Thee, from all things that may hurt us ; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accom- plish those things that Thou wouldest have done ; through Je- sus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. The wedding is ready, but they who were bidden were not wor- thy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find bid to the marriage. VL^z 2Efoentp=first Sunttap after ©rtnitp. AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied : and rose up in haste and spake and said unto his coun- sellors, Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire ? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt ; and the form of the Fourth is like the Son of God. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, mer- ciful Lord, to Thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve Thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. There was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto Him, and besought TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 137 Him that He would come down and heal his son. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth ; and himself believed and his whole house. ®J)e &toentp=secontj Surrtrag after ^rtnitg. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. So Daniel was taken up out of the den : and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God. The Collect. LORD, we beseech Thee to keep Thy Household the Church in continual godliness ; that through Thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve Thee in good works, to the glory of Thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Antiphon to Benedictus. And the lord commanded his servant to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant, therefore, fell down and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. O thou wicked servant, I for- gave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me ; shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow- servant, even as I had pity on thee ? W)t ^iDcntn=tf)trtf Suntrap after ^Trinttu. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. The ways of the Lord are right : and the just shall walk in them. The Collect. O GOD, our Refuge and Strength, Who art the Author of all godliness ; Be ready, we be- seech Thee, to hear the devout prayers of Thy Church ; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectu- ally ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. Master, we know that Thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's ; and unto God, the things that are God's. ®f)c &tD£ntp=fourtf) Surrtrap after &rmitp. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. In that day : will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof. The Collect. O LOED, we beseech Thee, ab- solve Thy people from their of- fences ; that through Thy boun- tiful goodness we may all be de- livered from the bands of those 138 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TEINITY. sins, which by our frailty we have committed: Grant this, O Hea- venly Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our blessed Lord and Sa- viour. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. While Jesus spake these things unto John's disciples, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped Him, saying, My daughter is even now dead ; but come and lay Thy Hand upon her, and she shall live. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Daughter, be of good comfort, thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. Wi)C &focntp=fifd) SuntiaE after ®rtnitg. AT THE FIRST VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Let us hear the conclusion : of the whole matter ; Fear God and keep His commandments ; for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into Judgment. The Collect. STIR up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the wills of Thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of Thee be plente- ously rewarded ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Antiphon to Benedictus. When Jesus then lift up His Eyes, and saw a great company come unto Him, He saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this He said to prove him ; for He Himself knew what He would do. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon to Magnificat. Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that Pro- phet that should come into the world. ■}[ If there be any more Sundays before Advent Sunday, the Ser- vice of some of those Sundays that ivere omitted after the Epi- phany shall be taken in to sup- ply so many as are here wanting. And if there be fewer, the over- plus may be omitted : Provided that this last Collect, with the Antiphons to Benedictus and Magnificat, shall alivays be used upon the Sunday next before Advent. Antiphon to Magnificat at the First Vespers of the Twenty- fifth Sunday after Trinity, when it is not the Sunday next before Advent. Hear ye, O mountains, the Lord's controversy : and ye strong foundations of the earth. Antiphon to Magnificat at the First Vespers of the Twenty- sixth Sunday after Trinity. The vision is yet for an ap- pointed time : but at the end it shall speak and not lie ; though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Here endeth the Service Proper for the Seasons. THE PSALTER. AT LAUDS, SUNDAY. /. The Lord is high above all people. Ity. And His glory above the heavens. 'f. O God, make speedto save us. 1$. O Lord,mak e haste to help us. "f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; Tty. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, in- clusive, is said, instead of Al- leluia, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon when not othemoise or- dered. The Lord is King. Dominus regnavit. Ps. xciii. 1 The Lord is King, and hath put on glorious apparel : the Lord hath put on His apparel, and gird- ed Himself with strength. 2 He hath made the round world so sure : that it cannot be moved. 3 Ever since the world began hath Thy seat been prepared : Thou art from everlasting. 4 The floods are risen, O Lord, the floods have lift up their voice : the floods lift up their waves. 5 The waves of the sea are mighty, and rage horribly : but yet the Lord Who dwelleth on high is mightier. 6 Thy testimonies, O Lord, are very sure : holiness becometh Thine house for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. The Lord is King, and hath put on glorious appa- rel ; He hath girded Himself with strength, and His seat is from everlasting. Antiphon. Be ye sure. Jubilate Deo. Ps. c. 1 O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands : serve the Lord with gladness, and come before His presence with a song. 2 Be ye sure that the Lord He is God : it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves ; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. 3 O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise : be thankful unto Him and speak good of His JName. 4 For the Lord is gracious, His mercy is everlasting : and His Truth endureth from generation to generation. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Be ye sure that the Lord He is God : in Him let us be joyful, and speak good of His Name. 140 THE PSALTEE. Antiphon. As long as I live. Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii. 1 O God, Thou art my God : early will I seek Thee. 2 My soul tkirstetk for Thee, my flesh also longeth after Thee : in a barren and dry land, where no water is. 3 Thus have I looked for Thee in holiness : that I might behold Thy power and glory. 4 For Thy loving-kindness is better than the life itself : my lips shall praise Thee. 5 As long as I live will I mag- nify Thee on this manner : and lift up my hands in Thy Name. 6 My soul shall be satisfied even as it were with marrow and fatness : when my mouth praiseth Thee with joyful lips. 7 Have I not remembered Thee in my bed : and thought upon Thee when I was waking ? 8 Because Thou hast been my helper : therefore under the sha- dow of Thy wings will I rejoice. 9 My soul hangeth upon Thee : Thy right hand hath upholden me. 10 These also that seek the hurt of my soul : they shall go under the earth. 11 Let them fall upon the edge of the sword : that they may be a portion for foxes. 12 But the King shall rejoice in God ; all they also that swear by Him shall be commended : for the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. Sere is not said Gloria Patri. Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii. 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us : and show us the light of His countenance, and be mer- ciful unto us. 2 That Thy way may be known upon earth : Thy saving health among all nations. 3 Let the people praise Thee, O God : yea, let all the people praise Thee. 4 O let the nations rejoice and be glad : for Thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 5 Let the people praise Thee, O God : let all the people praise Thee. 6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase : and God, even our own God, shall give us His blessing. 7 God shall bless us : and all the ends of the world shall fear Him. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. As long as I live will I magnify Thee, that I may behold Thy power and glory. Antiphon. Let every creature. Benedicite, omnia opera. O all ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Heavens, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Waters that be above the Firmament, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O all ye Powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Sun, and Moon, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Stars of Heaven, bless ye AT LAUDS. 141 the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Showers and Dew, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Winds of God, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. ye Winter and Summer, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Nights and Days, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Light and Darkness, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Lightnings, and Clonds, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O let the Earth bless the Lord : yea, let it praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Mountains and Hills, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O all ye Green Things upon the Earth, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Wells, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Seas, and Floods, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O ye Whales, and all that move in the Waters, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O all ye Fowls of the Air, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O all ye Beasts and Cattle, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Children of men, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and mag- nify Him for ever. O let Israel bless the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye Spirits and Souls of the Righteous, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O ye holy and humble Men of heart, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Let every creature which is in heaven and on the earth bless the Lord ; praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. Antiphon. Let every thing that hath breath. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii. 1 O praise the Lord of heaven : praise Him in the height. 2 Praise Him, all ye Angels of His : praise Him, all His host. 3 Praise Him, sun and moon : praise Him, all ye stars and light. 142 THE PSALTER. 4 Praise Him, all ye lieavens : and ye waters that are above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the Name of the Lord : for He spake the word, and they were made ; He com- manded, and they were created. 6 He hath made them fast for ever and ever : He hath given them a law which shall not be broken. 7 Praise the Lord upon earth : ye dragons and all deeps ; 8 Fire and hail, snow and va- pours : wind and storm, fulfilling His word ; 9 Mountains and all hills : fruit- ful trees and all cedars ; 10 Beasts and all cattle : worms and feathered fowls ; 11 Kings of the earth and all people : princes and all judges of the world ; 12 Young men and maidens, old men and children, praise the Name of the Lord : for His Name only is excellent, and His praise above heaven and earth. 13 He shall exalt the horn of His people; all His saints shall praise Him : even the children of Israel, even the people that serv- eth Him. Here is not said Gloria Patri. Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix. 1 O sing unto the Lord a new song : let the congregation of saints praise Him. 2 Let Israel rejoice in Him that made him : and let the children of Sion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise His Name in the dance : let them sing praises unto Him with tabret and harp. 4 For the Lord hath pleasure in His people : and helpeth the meek-hearted. 5 Let the saints be joyful with glory : let them rejoice in their beds. 6 Let the praises of God be in their mouth : and a two-edged sword in their hands ; 7 To be avenged of the hea- then : and to rebuke the people ; 8 To bind their kings in chains : and their nobles with links of iron. 9 That they may be avenged of them, as it is written : Such hon- our have all His Saints. Sere is not said Gloria Patri. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl. 1 O praise God in His holiness : praise Him in the firmament of His power. 2 Praise Him in His noble acts : praise Him according to His ex- cellent greatness. 3 Praise Him in the sound of the trumpet : praise Him upon the lute and harp. 4 Praise Him in the cymbals and dances : praise Him upon the strings and pipe. 5 Praise Him upon the well- tuned cymbals : praise Him upon the loud cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath : praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord ; for He spake the word, and they were made ; He commanded, and they were created. The Chapter, Rev. vii. 12, (for all Sun- days from Epiphany to Septuagesima, and from Trinity to Advent.) Blessing, and glory, and wis- dom, and thanksgiving, and hon- our, and power, and might, be AT LAUDS. 143 unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn, (on Sundays from Epiphany to Lent.) iEterne rerum Conditor. Creator Blest, Eternal King, Who day and night about dost bring, Who weary mortals to relieve, Dost in their times the seasons give. Now the shrill cock proclaims it day, And calls the sun's awakening ray, The wandering pilgrim's guiding Light, That marks the watches night by night. Koused at the note, the morning star Heaven's dusky veil uplifts afar; Night's wicked bands no longer roam, But from their dark ways hie them home. The encouraged sailor's fears are o'er, The foaming waters rage no more : Eepentance once the crowing cock Brought to the Church's promised Rock. let us then like men arise ; The cock rebukes our slumbering eyes ; Bestirs who still in sleep would lie, And shames who would their Lord deny ; Revives once more hope's fading fires, Through the sick frame new health in- spires, Sheathes the wild robber's weapon dark, Lights in the fall'n, faith's dying spark. Look on us, Jesu, when we fall, And with that look our souls recall : ' If Thou but look, our stains are gone, And with due tears our pardon won. Shed through our souls Thy piercing ray, Our souls' dull slumber drive away ; — Thy Name be first on every tongue, To Thee our earliest praises sung. All praise to God the Father be, All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee ; All praise for ever, as is meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. f~. (From Epiphany to Septua- gesima.) The Lord is King. R/. He hath put on glorious ap- parel. Alleluia ! ^f. (From Septuagesima till Lent.) Lord, Thou hast been our Refuge. R/. From one generation to an- other. On Sundays and week-days after Trinity is said the Hymn. Ecce jam noctis. Lo! now the melting shades of night are ending, Flickers the golden gleam of dawning day, Let us before the Lord of all, low bend- ing, Suppliants pray; That He would of the stain of guilt re- lieve us, Grant our soul's health, of His most blessed love, And of His pitying grace and mercy give us Heaven above. Be this by Thy thrice Holy Godhead granted, Father, and Son, and Spirit ever blest, Whose glory by the firmament is chanted, By all confess' d. Amen. f. The Lord is King. R/. He hath put on glorious ap- parel. Alleluia. Antiphon (as in the Proper Services.) Benedictus. St. Luke i. 68. Blessed be the Lord God of Is- rael : for He hath visited and re- deemed His people ; And hath raised up a mighty- Salvation for us : in the house of His servant David ; As He spake by the mouth of His holy Prophets : which have been since the world began ; That we should be Saved from our enemies : and from the hands of all that hate us ; 144 THE PSALTEE. To perform the Mercy promised to our forefathers : and to remem- ber His holy covenant ; To perform the oath which He sware to our forefather Abraham : that He would give us ; That we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies : might serve Him without fear ; In holiness and righteousness before Him : all the days of our life. And thou, Child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest : for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways ; To give knowledge of Salvation unto His people : for the remis- sion of their sins. Through the tender mercy of our God : whereby the Day- Spring from on high hath visited us ; To give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death : and to guide our feet into the way of Peace. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon {as in the Proper Services.) f. The Lord be with you. ~£y. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The Collect {as in the Proper Service.) f. The Lord be with you. Tfy. And with thy spirit. f. Bless we the Lord. ty. Thanks be to God. MEMORIALS AT LAUDS. Of the Incarnation of our Lord in Advent. Antiphon {except on Advent Sun- day.) The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, Mary; That Holy Thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. {On Sundays and Holy Days is added Alleluia.) f~. There shall come forth a Bod out of the stem of Jesse. Tfy. A branch shall grow out of his roots. Let us pray. WE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts ; that as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the mes- sage of an Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought to the glory of His Resurrection : through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. At other times {except during the Octave of Christmas and upon the second, third, fourth, and fifth days of January, and also from Maundy Thursday to Loio inclusive.) Antiphon. Lo ! Mary hath brought forth the Saviour, of Whom, when John saw Him, he said, Behold the Lamb of God Which taketh away the sins of the world. ( On Sundays and Holy Days is added, Alleluia.) "j^. Thou art fairer than the children of men. iyr. Full of grace are Thy lips. Let us pray. WE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts ; that as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the mes- sage of an Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought to the glory of His Resurrection : AT LAUDS. 145 through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Of All Saints in Advent. Antiphon. Behold the Lord my God shall come, and All His Saints with Him, and there shall be in that day a great Light. (On Sundays and Holy Days is added, Alleluia.) f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. ty. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. When this ~f. and Ttf. are said at Lauds in a Black Letter Lay Memorial, then in this Memo- rial is said instead, f. The Souls of the Eighteous are in the Hand of God. ft?. And there shall no torment touch them. Let us pray. O LORD, we beseech Thee, visit and cleanse our consciences, that Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ when He cometh with All His Saints, may find in us a dwelliDg-place prepared for Him, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, .world without end. At other times. Antiphon. The Saints shall be joyful with glory ; they shall re- joice in their beds. (On Sundays and Holy Lays is added, Alle- luia.) f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. fy. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. When this ^f . and 1^. are said at Lauds in a Black Letter Lay Memorial, then in this Memo- rial is said instead, f. The Souls of the Eighteous are in the Hand of God. Tfy. And there shall no torment touch them. Let us pray. O ALMIGHTY God, Who hast knit together Thine elect in one Communion and fellowship, in the mystical Body of Thy Son Christ our Lord ; Grant us grace so to follow Thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeak- able Joys, which Thou hast pre- pared for them that unfeignedly love Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Memorial of penitent sinners, to be said at Lauds from Ash-Wed- nesday till Wednesday in Holy Week inclusive. Antiphon. Turn ye even unto Me, saith the Lord, with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning. f~. We have sinned with our fathers. 1$. We have done amiss, and dealt wickedly. Let us pray. O LORD, we beseech Thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and spare all those who confess their sins unto Thee ; that they, whose consciences by sin are accused, by Thy merciful pardon may be ab- solved ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 146 THE TSALTEE. Memorial of the Resurrection, to be said at Lauds on Sundays, from Low Sunday till the As- cension. Antiphon. And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came unto the Sepul- chre at the Rising of the Sun. Alleluia. f'. The Lord is Eisen indeed. fy. And hath appeared to Si- mon. Alleluia. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY God, Who through Thy Only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting Life ; We humbly be- seech Thee, that, as by Thy spe- cial grace preventing us Thou dost put into our minds good de- sires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Memorial of the Resurrection, to be said daily at Lauds on week- days from Loio Sunday till the Ascension. Antiphon. The Lord is Risen from the Tomb, Who died to save us from our doom. Alleluia. f. The Lord is Risen. 1^?. As He said. Alleluia. With the Collect of Easter Day. glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. {On Sundays and Holy Days is added, Alleluia.) f. All the world shall worship Thee, O God. ty. Sing of Thee and praise Thy power. Let us pray. KEEP, we beseech Thee, O Sa- viour of the world, in continual peace, those whom Thou hast been pleased to redeem by Thy Cross and Passion, Who livest and reign- est with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world with- out end. Amen. Memorial of the Passion, to be said at Lauds daily from Tri- nity Monday to Advent. Antiphon. It behoveth us to For the Peace of the Church. Ad Te levavi oculos meos. Ps. cxxiii. 1 Unto Thee lift I up mine eyes : O Thou that dwellest in the heavens. 2 Behold, even as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress : even so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until He have mercy upon us. 3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us : for we are utterly despised. 4 Our soul is filled with the scornful reproof of the wealthy : and with the despitef ulness of the proud. Glory be to the Father, &c. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father, &c. f. O Lord, arise, help us. I\7. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. AT LAUDS. 147 f. Turn us again, Thou God of Hosts. fy. Show the light of Thy Coun- tenance, and we shall be whole. /. Lord, hear our prayer. iy. And let our cry come unto Thee. f. The Lord be with you. IV- And with thy spirit. Let us pray. O LORD, we beseech Thee, mercifully to hear the prayers of Thy Church, that we, being de- livered from all adversities, and serving Thee with a quiet mind, may enjoy Thy peace all the days of our life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reign- eth with Thee and the Holy G-host, one God, world without end. Amen. /. The Lord be with you. IV . And with thy spirit. ~f. Bless we the Lord. ty. Thanks be to God. MONDAY. AT LAUDS. y. Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. IV- As we do put our trust in Thee. This f '. and Tty. are said on all week-days from Epiphany to Lent, and from Trinity to Ad- vent. f. O God, make speed to save us. IV- O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; IV- As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive, is said instead of Alleluia, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. Have mercy. Miserere mei, Deus. Ps. li. 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness : ac- cording to the multitude of Thy mercies, do away mine offences. 2 Wash me throughly from my wickedness : and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my faults : and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against Thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight : that Thou mightest be jus- tified in Thy saying, and clear when Thou art judged. 5 Behold, I was shapen in wick- edness : and in sin hath my mo- ther conceived me. 6 But lo, Thou require st truth in the inward parts : and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. 7 Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean : Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Thou shalt make me hear of 148 THE PSALTEE. joy and gladness : that the bones which Thou hast broken may re- joice. 9 Turn Thy Face from my sins : and put out all my misdeeds. 10 Make me a clean heart, O God : and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from Thy presence : and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. 12 O give me the comfort of Thy help again : and stablish me with Thy free Spirit. 13 Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked : and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. 14 Deliver me from blood-guil- tiness, O God, Thou that art the God of my health : and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness. 15 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord : and my mouth shall show Thy praise. 16 For Thou desirest no sacri- fice, else would I give it Thee : but Thou delightest not in burnt- offerings. 17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit : a broken and con- trite heart, O God, shalt Thou not despise. 18 O be favourable and gra- cious unto Sion : build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteous- ness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations : then shall they offer young bullocks upon Thine Altar. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Have mercy upon me, O God. Antiphon. Consider. Verba mea auribus. Ps. v. 1 Ponder my words, O Lord : consider my meditation. 2 O hearken Thou unto the voice of my calling, my King and my God : for unto Thee will I make my prayer. 3 My voice shalt Thou hear betimes, O Lord : early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up. 4 For Thou art the God that hast no pleasure in wickedness : neither shall any evil dwell with Thee. 5 Such as be foolish shall not stand in Thy Sight : for Thou hatest all them that work va- nity. 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing : the Lord will ab- hor both the blood-thirsty and deceitful man. 7 But as for me, I will come into Thine House, even upon the multitude of Thy mercy : and in Thy fear will I worship toward Thy holy temple. 8 Lead me, O Lord, in Thy righteousness, because of mine enemies : make Thy way plain be- fore my face. 9 For there is no faithfulness in his mouth : their inward parts are very wickedness. 10 Their throat is an open se- pulchre : they flatter with their tongue. 11 Destroy Thou them, O God ; let them perish through their own imaginations : cast them out in the multitude of their ungod- liness ; for they have rebelled against Thee. 12 And let all them that put their trust in Thee rejoice : they shall ever be giving of thanks, be- cause Thou defendest them ; they that love Thy Name shall be joy- ful in Thee. 13 For Thou, Lord, wilt give Thy blessing unto the righteous : AT LAUDS. 149 and with Thy favourable kindness wilt Thou defend him as with a shield. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Consider my medi- tation. Antiphon. O God. Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii. Deus miser eatur. Ps. lxvii. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140. Antiphon. O God, Thou art my God : early will I seek Thee. Antiphon. Thine anger is turned away. The Song of Isaiah, chap, xii., Confitebor Tibi. 1 O Lord, I will praise Thee, though Thou wast angry with me : Thine anger is turned away, and Thou comfortedst me. 2 Behold, God is my Salvation : I will trust, and not be afraid : For the Lord JEHOVAH is my Strength and my Song : He also is become my Salvation. 3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation : and in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon His Name. 4 Declare His doings among the people : make mention that His Name is exalted. 5 Sing unto the Lord, for He hath done excellent things : this is known in all the earth. 6 Cry out and shout, thou in- habitant of Zion : for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Thine anger is turned away : and Thou comfortedst me. Antiphon. O praise. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii. Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141. Antiphon. O praise the Lord of heaven. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14. "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity. ty. Thanks be to God. In week-day Services this Chapter is said (1.) daily from Epiphany to Ash- Wednesday, and (2.) daily from Trinity to Advent. Hymn, (for Mondays from Epiphany to lent.) Splendor Paternte Gloriae. Thou Brightness of the Father's ray, True Light of light, and Day of day ; Light's fountain and eternal spring : Thou Morn the mora illumining ! Glide in, Thou very Sun divine ; "With everlasting brightness shine : And shed abroad on every sense The Spirit's light and influence. Thee, Father, let us seek aright : The Father of perpetual light : The Father of Almighty grace : Each wile of sin away to chase. Our acts with courage do Thou fill : Blunt Thou the Tempter's tooth of ill. Misfortune into good convert, Or give us grace to bear uuhurt. Our spirits, whatsoe'er betide, In chaste and loyal bodies guide ; Let Faith, with fervour unalloyed, The bane of falsehood still avoid. And Christ our daily food be nigh ; And Faith our daily cup supply : So may we quaff, to calm and bless, The Spirit's rapturous holiness. Now let the day in joy pass on : Our modesty like early dawn, Our faith like noontide splendour glow ; Our souls the twilight never know. All laud to God the Father be : All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee : All laud, as is for ever meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. 150 THE PSALTER. f~. Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? fy. Because Thou hast been my Helper. On Monday, from Trinity to Ad- vent, is said the Hymn, Ecce jam noctis, as in the Sunday Lauds, p. 143, with the f~. Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? Tty. Because Thou hast been my Helper. AntipJion. Blessed be. Benedictus, St. Luke i. 68, as in the Sunday Lauds, p. 143. Antiphon. Blessed be : the Lord God of Israel. [From Easter to Trinity the week- day Prayers are not said at Lauds, and the Lauds end as on Sunday. ~\ Sere follow the week-day Prayers, thus, {all kneeling.) Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father, &c. f'. I said, Lord, be merciful unto me. ty. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. f. Turn Thee again, O Lord, at the last. ty. And be gracious unto Thy servants. ~f. Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. Tty. As we do put our trust in Thee. f. Let Thy Priests be clothed with righteousness. IV?. And Thy Saints sing with joy fulness. f". O Lord, save the Queen. fy. And mercifully hear us when we call upon Thee. ~f. O God, save Thy servants and handmaidens. I\?. "Which put their trust in Thee. y. O Lord, save Thy people. fy. And bless Thine inherit- ance. f. Peace be within Thy walls. I\?. And plenteousness within Thy palaces. f. Let us pray for the dead in Christ. Ity. Grant them, O Lord, eter- nal rest, and let everlasting light shine upon them. f~. Hearken unto my voice, O Lord, when I cry unto Thee. R?. Have mercy upon me, and hear me. Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li., p. 147. \_This Psalm may be omitted ex- cept on week-days in Lent, when it shall always be said and fol- lowed by Domine, ne in furore. Ps. vi. Against Anger. 1 O Lord, rebuke me not in Thine indignation : neither chasten me in Thy displeasure. 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak : O Lord, heal me, for my bones are vexed. 3 My soul also is sore trou- bled : but, Lord, how long wilt Thou punish me ? 4 Turn Thee, O Lord, and de- liver my soul : O save me for Thy mercy's sake. 5 For in death no man remem- AT LAUDS. 151 bereth Thee : and who will give Thee thanks in the pit? 6 I am weary of my groaning ; every night wash I my bed : and water my couch with my tears. 7 My beauty is gone for very trouble : and worn away because of all mine enemies. 8 Away from me, all ye that work vanity : for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The Lord hath heard my pe- tition : the Lord will receive my prayer. 10 All mine enemies shall be confounded, and sore vexed : they shall be turned back, and put to shame suddenly. Glory be to the Father, &c] Then let the reader, [if a Priest, rise from his knees, go to the steps of the Sanctuary, and~\ say, O Lord, arise, help us. B/f. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. f. Turn Thee again, O Lord God of Hosts. IV- Show the light of Thy Countenance, and we shall be whole. f~. Lord, hear our prayer. IV. And let our cry come unto Thee. f". The Lord be with you. fyr. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The Collect as in the Proper Ser- vices. Then follow the Memorials, Sfc., as at the Sunday Lauds, pp. 144-146. TUESDAY. AT LAUDS. f". Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. Tty. As we do put our trust in Thee. ~f. O God, make speed to save us. ty. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; I\Z. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in ffoly Week, in- clusive, is said instead of Al- leluia, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. According to the mul- titude. Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li., as in Monday Lauds, p. 147. Antiphon. According to the mul- titude : of Thy mercies have mercy on me, O God. Antiphon. The Help of my countenance. Judica me, Deus. Ps. xliii. 1 Give sentence with me, O God, and defend my cause against the ungodly people : O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man. 2 For Thou art the God of my strength ; why hast Thou put me from Thee : and why go I so 152 THE PSALTEE. heavily, while the enemy oppress- eth me ? 3 send out Thy light and Thy truth, that they may lead me : and bring me unto Thy holy hill, and to Thy dwelling. 4 And that I may go unto the Altar of God, even unto the God of my joy and gladness : and upon the harp will I give thanks unto Thee, O God my God. 5 Why art thou so heavy, O my soul : and why art thou so dis- quieted within me ? 6 O put thy trust in God : for I will yet give Him thanks, which is the Help of my countenance, and my God. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. The Help of my countenance : and my God. Antiphon. Early. Deus, Deus metis. Deus misereatur. Ps. lxiii. Ps. lxvii. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140. Antiphon. Early : will I seek Thee. Antiphon. All the days of my life. The Song of Sezehiah. Ego dixi, Isaiah xxxviii. 10. 10 I said, in the cutting off of my days : I shall go to the gates of the grave. I am deprived of the residue of my years : I said, I shall not see the Lord, even the Lord, in the land of the living. Ill shall behold man no more : with the inhabitants of the world. 12 Mine age is departed : and is removed from me as a shep- herd's tent. I have cut off like a weaver my life : He will cut me off with pin- ing sickness. From day even to night : wilt Thou make an end of me. 13 I reckoned till morning that, as a lion, so will He break all my bones : from day even to night wilt Thou make an end of me. 14 Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter : I did mourn as a dove. Mine eyes fail with looking up- ward : O Lord, I am oppressed ; undertake for me. 15 What shall I say ? He hath both spoken unto me, and Him- self hath done it : I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul. 16 O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit ; so wilt Thou recover me, and make me to live. 17 Behold, for peace I had great bitterness ; but Thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption : for Thou hast cast all my sins behind Thy back. 18 For the grave cannot praise Thee, death cannot celebrate Thee : they that go down into the pit cannot hope for Thy truth. 19 The living, the living, he shall praise Thee, as I do this day : the father to the children shall make known Thy truth. 20 The Lord was ready to save me : therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon, All the days of my life : the Lord was ready to save me. AT LAUDS. 153 Antiphon. Praise Him. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii. Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141. Antiphon. Praise Him : in the firmament of His power. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14. "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity. R?. Thanks be to God. Ln week-day Services this Chapter is said (1.) daily from Epi- phany to Ash- Wednesday, and (2.) daily from Trinity to Ad- vent. Hymn for Tuesdays from Epiphany to Lent. Ales diei nuntius. The winged herald of the day Proclaims the morn's approaching ray : And Christ the Lord our souls excites, And so to endless life invites. Take up thy hed, to each He cries, Who sick, or wrapped in slumber lies ; And chaste, and just, and sober stand, And watch : My coming is at hand. "With earnest cry, with tearful care, Call we the Lord to hear our prayer, "While supplicatiou, pure and deep, Forbids each chastened heart to sleep. Do Thou, Christ, our slumbers wake ; Do Thou the chains of darkness break ; Purge Thou our former sins away, And in our souls new light display. All laud to God the Father be ; All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ; All laud, as is for ever meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. ~f. Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? R?. Because Thou hast been my Helper. On Tuesdays, from Trinity to Ad- vent, is said the Hymn, Ecce jam noctis, as in the Sunday Lauds, p. 143, with the f". Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? R?. Because Thou hast been my Helper. Antiphon. And the Lord shall be to us. Benedictus, St. Luke i. 68. Antiphon. And the Lord shall be to us : a mighty Salvation in the house of His servant David. Thenfolloic the week-day Prayers as at p. 150. The Proper Collect. f. The Lord be with you. Rj. And with thy spirit. "f. Bless ye the Lord. R7. Thanks be to God. Then follow the Memorials, fyc, as at the Sunday Lauds, pp. 144—146. WEDNESDAY. AT LAUDS. "f. Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. RZ. As we do put our trust in Thee. us. f~. O God, make speed to save Rz. O Lord, make haste to help 5. f. Glory be to the Father, and 154 THE PSALTER. to the Son : and to the Holy- Ghost ; I\?. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima to Wed- nesday in Holy Week, inclu- sive, is said instead of Alle- luia, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of G-lory the Eternal King. Antiphon. Wash me throughly. Miserere mei Deus, Ps. li., as in Monday Lauds, p. 147. Antiphon. Wash me throughly : from my wickedness, O God. Antiphon. Thou, O G-od. Te decet hymnus. Ps. lxv. 1 Thou, O God, art praised in Sion : and unto Thee shall the vow be performed in Jerusa- lem. 2 Thou that hearest the prayer : unto Thee shall all flesh come. 3 My misdeeds prevail against me : O be Thou merciful unto our sins. 4 Blessed is the man, whom Thou choosest, and receivest unto Thee : he shall dwell in Thy court, and shall be satisfied with the pleasures of Thy House, even of Thy holy temple. 5 Thou shalt show us won- derful things in Thy righteous- ness, O God of our salvation : Thou that art the Hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that remain in the broad sea. 6 Who in His strength setteth fast the mountains : and is girded about with power. 7 Who stilleth the raging of the sea : and the noise of his waves, and the madness of the people. 8 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts of the earth shall be afraid at Thy tokens : Thou that makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to praise Thee. 9 Thou visitest the earth, and blessest it : Thou makest it very plenteous. 10 The river of God is full of water : Thou preparest their corn, for so Thou providest for the earth. 11 Thou waterest her furrows, Thou sendest rain into the little valleys thereof : Thou makest it soft with the drops of rain, and blessest the increase of it. 12 Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness : and Thy clouds drop fatness. 13 They shall drop upon the dwellings of the wilderness : and the little hills shall rejoice on every side. 14 The folds shall be full of sheep : the valleys also shall stand so thick with corn, that they shall laugh and sing. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Thou, O God : art praised in Sion. Antiphon. My lips shall praise. Deus, Deus meus. Ps. lxiii. Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140. Antiphon. My lips shall praise : Thee as long as I live. AT LAUDS. 155 Antiphon. The Lord shall judge. The Song of Hannah, Exultavit cor meum. 1 Sam. ii. 1. 1 My heart rejoiceth in the Lord : mine horn is exalted in the Lord. My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies : because I rejoice in Thy Salvation. 2 There is none holy as the Lord ; for there is none beside Thee : neither is there any rock like our God. 3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly : let not arrogancy come out of your mouth. For the Lord is a God of know- ledge : and by Him actions are weighed. 4 The bows of the mighty men are broken : and they that stum- bled are girded with strength. 5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread : and they that were hungry ceased. So that the barren hath born seven : and she that hath many children is waxed feeble. 6 The Lord killeth and maketh alive : He bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up. 7 The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich, He bringeth low and lifteth up : He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill ; 8 To set them among princes : and to make them inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the Earth are the Lord's : and He hath set the World upon them. 9 He will keep the feet of His Saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness : for by strength shall no man prevail. 10 The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken in pieces : out of heaven shall He thunder upon them. The Lord shall judge the ends of the earth ; and He shall give strength unto His King : and ex- alt the horn of His Anointed. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. The Lord shall judge : the ends of the earth. Antiphon. O praise God. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii. Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141. Antiphon. O praise God : all ye heavens. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14. Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity. B/. Thanks be to God. Ln week-day Services this Chapter is said (1.) daily from Epi- phany to Ash-Wednesday, and (2.) daily from Trinity to Ad- vent. Hymn for Wednesdays from Epiphany to Lent. Nox et tenebrae et nubila. Hence, night and clouds that night- time brings, Confused and dark and troubled things : The dawn is here ; the sky grows white ; Christ is at hand : depart from sight ! Earth's dusky veil is torn away, Pierced by the sparkling beams of day : The world resumes its hues apace Soon as the Day-star shows its face. But Thee, Christ, alone we seek, With conscience pure and temper meek, With tears and chants we humbly pray : That Thou wouldst guide us through the day. 156 THE PSALTER. For many a shade obscures each sense, "Which needs Thy beams to purge it thence : Light of the Morning Star, illume, Serenely shining, all our gloom. All laud to God the Father be ; All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ; All laud, as is for ever meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. f. Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? R?. Because Thou hast been my Helper. On Wednesdays, from Trinity to Advent, is said the Hymn, Ecce jam noctis, as in the Sunday Lauds, p. 143, with the ~f. Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? R7. Because Thou hast been my Helper. Antiphon. That we should be saved. Penedictus, St. Luke i. 68. Antiphon. That we should be saved : from our enemies ; and from the hands of all that hate us, Good Lord, deliver us. Then follow the week-day Prayers, as at p. 150. The Proper Collect. ~f. The Lord be with you. R/. And with thy spirit. ~ft. Bless we the Lord. R?. Thanks be to God. Then follow the Memorials, Sfc, as at the Sunday Lauds, pp. 144—146. THURSDAY, AT LAUDS. ~f- Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. R?. As we do put our trust in Thee. ~f. O God, make speed to save us. RX O Lord, make haste to help us. f~. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R?. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. Put from Septuagesima to Wed- nesday in Holy Week, inclu- sive, is said instead of Alle- luia, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. Against Thee only. Miserere mei Deus, Ps. li., as in the Monday Lauds, p. 147. Antiphon. Against Thee only : have I sinned. Have mercy upon me, O God. Antiphon. Lord, Thou hast been. Domine refugium. Ps. xc. 1 Lord, Thou hast been our Refuge : from one generation to another. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever the earth and the world were made : Thou art God from everlasting, and world without end. 3 Thou turnest man to destruc- tion : again Thou sayest, Come again, ye children of men. AT LAUDS. 157 4 For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday : seeing that is past as a watch in the night. 5 As soon as Thou scatterest them they are even as a sleep : and fade away suddenly like the grass. 6 In the morning it is green, and groweth up : but in the even- ing it is cut down, dried up, and withered. 7 For we consume away in Thy displeasure : and are afraid at Thy wrathful indignation. 8 Thou hast set our misdeeds before Thee : and our secret sins in the light of Thy Counte- nance. 9 For when Thou art angry all our days are gone : we bring our years to an end, as it were a tale that is told. 10 The days of our age are threescore years and ten ; and though men be so strong that they come to fourscore years : yet is their strength then but labour and sorrow ; so soon passeth it away, and we are gone. 11 But whoregardeth the power of Thy wrath : for even thereafter as a man feareth, so is Thy dis- pleasure. 12 So teach us to number our days : that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. 13 Turn Thee again, O Lord, at the last : and be gracious unto Thy servants. 14 O satisfy us with Thy Mercy, and that soon : so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life. 15 Comfort us again now after the time that Thou hast plagued us : and for the years wherein we have suffered adversity. 16 Show Thy servants Thy Deus, Deus mens, misereatur. work : and their children Thy Glory. 17 And the glorious Majesty of the Lord our God be upon us : prosper Thou the work of our hands upon us, O prosper Thou our handy work. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. O Lord, Thou hast been : our Eefuge. Antiphon. Have I not thought ? Ps. lxiii. Ps. lxvii. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140. Antiphon. Have I not thought : upon Thee when I was waking ? A ntiphon. The Lord shall reign. The Song of Moses, Cantemus Domino. Exodus xv. 1. 1 I will sing unto the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously : the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea. 2 The Lord is my Strength and my Song : and is become my Sal- vation. He is my God, and I will pre- pare Him an habitation : my fa- ther's God, and I will exalt Him. 3 The Lord is a Man of War : the Lord is His Name. 4 Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath He cast into the sea : his chosen captains are drowned in the Eed Sea. 5 The depths have covered them : they sank into the bottom as a stone. 6 Thy Right Hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power : Thy Eight Hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. 7 And in the greatness of Thine Excellency Thou hast overthrown 158 THE PSALTEB. tliem that rose up against Thee : Thou sentest forth Thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble. 8 And with the blast of Thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the flood stood upright as an heap : and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea. 9 The enemy said, I will pur- sue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil : my lust shall be satis- fied upon them ; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. 10 Thou didst blow with Thy Wind, the sea covered them : they sank as lead in the mighty waters. 11 Who is like unto Thee, O Lord, among the gods : who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing won- ders? 12 Thou stretchedst out Thy Eight Hand : the earth swallowed them. 13 Thou in Thy mercy hast led forth the people which Thou hast Redeemed : Thou hast guided them in Thy strength, unto Thy holy habitation. 14 The people shall hear, and be afraid : sorrow shall take hold of the inhabitants of Palestina. 15 Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed ; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them : all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away. 16 Fear and dread shall fall upon them ; by the greatness of Thine Arm they shall be as still as a stone : till Thy people pass over, O Lord, till Thy people pass over, which Thou hast purchased. 17 Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the Mountain of Thine inheritance : in the Place, O Lord, which Thou hast made for Thee to dwell in, in the Sanc- tuary, O Lord, which Thy hands have established. 18 The Lord shall reign : for ever and ever. 19 For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the Lord brought again the waters of the sea upon them : but the chil- dren of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. The Lord shall reign : for ever and ever. Antiphon. O praise. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii. Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141. Antiphon. O praise : the Lord of heaven. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14. Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity. IV- Thanks be to God. In week-day Services this Chapter is said (1.) daily from Epi- phany to Ash- Wednesday, and (2.) daily from Trinity to Ad- vent. Hymn for Thursdays from Epiphany to Lent. Lux ecce surgit aurea. Behold the golden dawn arise ; The paling night forsakes the skies : Those shades that hid the world from view, And us to dangerous error drew. May this new day be calmly pass'd, May we keep pure while it shall last ; Nor let our lips from truth depart, Nor dark designs engage the heart. AT LAUDS. 159 So may the day speed on ; the tongue No falsehood know, the hands no wrong ; Our eyes from wanton gaze refrain ; No guilt our guarded bodies stain. For God, All-seeing, from on high Surveys us with a watchful Eye ; Each day our every act He knows, From early dawn to evening's close. All laud to God the Father be ; All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ; Ail laud, as is for ever meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. f". Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? R7. Because Thou hast been my Helper. On Thursdays from Trinity to Advent is said tlie Hymn, Ecce jam noctis, as in the Sunday Lauds, p. 143, with the f". Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? R?. Because Thou hast been my Helper. Antiphon. Let us serve the Lord. Benedictus, St. Luke i. 68. Antiphon. Let us serve the Lord : in holiness and righteous- ness before Him; and He shall deliver us out of the hand of our enemies. Then follow the week-day Prayers, as at p. 150. The Proper Collect. ~f. The Lord be with you. ty. And with thy spirit. f. Bless we the Lord. R?. Thanks be to God. Then follow the Memorials, Sfc, p. 144—146. FEIDAY, AT LAUDS. "f. Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. R/. As we do put our trust in Thee. f. O God, make speed to save us. R/. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; R/. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima to Wed- nesday in Holy Week, inclu- sive, is said instead of Al- leluia, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. O stablish me. Miserere niei Deus, Ps. li., p. 147. Antiphon. O stablish me : with Thy free Spirit. Antiphon. Hearken unto me. Domine, exaudi. Psalm cxliii. 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and consider my desire : hearken unto me for Thy truth and righteous- ness' sake. 2 And enter not into judgment with Thy servant : for in Thy sight shall no man living be jus- tified. 3 For the enemy hath perse- cuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground : he hath laid me in the darkness, as the men that have been long dead. 160 THE PSALTEE. 4 Therefore is my spirit vexed within me : and my heart within me is desolate. 5 Yet do I remember the time past ; I muse upon all Thy works : yea, I exercise myself in the works of Thy hands. 6 I stretch forth my hands unto Thee : my soul gaspeth unto Thee as a thirsty land. 7 Hear me, O Lord, and that soon, for my spirit waxeth faint : hide not Thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 8 O let me hear Thy loving- kindness betimes in the morning, for in Thee is my trust : show Thou me the way that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto Thee. 9 Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies : for I flee unto Thee to hide me. 10 Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth Thee, for Thou art my God : let Thy loving Spirit lead me forth into the land of righteousness. 11 Quicken me, O Lord, for Thy Name's sake : and for Thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. 12 And of Thy goodness slay mine enemies : and destroy all them that vex my soul ; for I am Thy servant. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Hearken unto me : for Thy truth and righteousness' sake. Antiphon. God show us. Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii. Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140. Antiphon. God show us : the light of His countenance. Antiphon. O Lord, I have heard. The Song of Habakkuk, Domitie audivi. Habakkuk iii. 2 O Lord, I have heard Thy speech, and was afraid : O Lord, revive Thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known ; in wrath remember mercy. 3 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran : His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of His praise. 4 And His brightness was as the light ; He had horns coming out of His hand : and there was the hiding of His power. 5 Before Him went the pesti- lence : and burning coals went forth at His Feet. 6 He stood and measured the earth, He beheld and drove asun- der the nations : and the ever- lasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow ; His ways are everlasting. 7 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction : and the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble. 8 Was the Lord displeased a- gainst the rivers P was Thine an- ger against the rivers : was Thy wrath against the sea, that Thou didst ride upon Thine horses and Thy chariots of salvation ? 9 Thy bow was made quite na- ked : according to the oaths of the tribes, even Thy word. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers : the mountains saw Thee, and trembled. 10 The overflowing of the water passed by : the deep uttered his voice, and lifted up his hands on high. 11 The sun and moon stood still AT LAUDS. 161 in their habitation : at the light of Thine arrows they went, and at the shining of Thy glittering spear. 12 Thou didst march through the land in indignation : Thou didst thresh the heathen in an- ger. 13 Thou wentest forth for the Salvation of Thy people, even for Salvation with Thine Anointed : Thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by dis- covering the foundation unto the neck. 14 Thou didst strike through with his staves the head of his vil- lages ; they came out as a whirl- wind to scatter me : their rejoicing was as to devour the poor se- cretly. 15 Thou didst walk through the sea with Thine horses : through the heap of great waters. 16 When I heard, my belly trembled ; my lips quivered at the voice ; rottenness entered into my bones ; and I trembled in myself : that I might rest in the day of trouble. When He cometh up unto the people : He will invade them with His troops. 17 Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines" : the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat ; The flock shall be cut off from the fold : and there shall be no herd in the stalls : 18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord : I will joy in the God of my salvation. 19 The Lord God is my Strength, and He will make my feet like hinds' feet : and He will make me to walk upon mine high places. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. O Lord, I have heard: Thy speech and was afraid. Antiphon. Praise Him in the cymbals. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii. Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141. Antiphon. Praise Him in the cymbals : and dances ; praise Him upon the strings and pipe. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14. Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity. R/. Thanks be to God. Ln week-day Services this Chap- ter is said (1.) daily from Epi- phany to Ash-Wednesday, and (2.) daily from Trinity to Ad- vent. Hymn for Fridays from Epiphany to Lent. iEterna cceli Gloria. Eternal Glory of the sky, Blest Hope of frail humanity, The Father's Sole-begotten One, Yet born a spotless Virgin's Son : Uplift us with Thine arm of might, And let our hearts rise pure and bright ; And ardent in God's praises, pay The thanks we owe Him every day. The Day-star's rays are glittering clear, And tell that Day itself is near ; The shadows of the night depart : Thou, Holy Light, illume the heart ! Within our senses ever dwell, And worldly darkness thence expel : Long as the days of life endure Preserve our souls devout and pure : The Faith that first must be possess'd Root deep within our inmost breast : And joyous Hope in second place ; Then Charity, Thy greatest grace. M 162 THE PSALTEE. All laud to God the Father be ; All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee; All laud, as is for ever meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. ~f. Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? R?. Because Thou hast been my Helper. On Fridays, from Trinity to Ad- vent, is said the Hymn, Ecce jam noctis, as in the Sunday Lauds, p. 143, with the /. Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? R?. Because Thou hast been my Helper. Antiphon. Through the tender mercies. JBenedictus, St. Luke i. 68. Antiphon. Through the tender mercies : of our God, whereby the Day- Spring from on high hath visited us. Then follow the week-day Prayers, as at p. 150. The Proper Collect. f. The Lord be with you. R?. And with thy spirit. *f. Bless we the Lord. R?. Thanks be to God. Then follow the Memorials, 8fc, as at the Sunday Lauds, pp. 144-147. SATURDAY, AT LAUDS. ~f. Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. R/. As we do put our trust in Thee. "f. O God, make speed to save us. R/. Lord, make haste to help us. f". Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; R/. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. Put from Septuagesima to Wed- nesday in Holy Week, inclu- sive, is said instead of Al- leluia, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. O be favourable. Miserere mei Pens, Ps. li., as in the Monday Lauds, p. 147. Antiphon. O be favourable : and gracious unto Sion. Antiphon. It is a good thing. Ponum est confiteri. Ps. xcii. 1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord : and to sing praises unto Thy Name, O most Highest ; 2 To tell of Thy loving-kindness early in the morning : and of Thy truth in the night season ; 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the lute : upon a loud instrument and upon the harp. 4 For Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy works : and I will rejoice in giving praise for the operations of Thy Hands. 5 O Lord, how glorious are Thy works : Thy thoughts are very deep. 6 An unwise man doth not well consider this : and a fool doth not understand it. 7 When the ungodly are green as the grass, and when all the AT LAUDS. 163 workers of wickedness do flourish: then shall they be destroyed for ever; but Thou, Lord, art the most Highest for evermore. 8 For lo, Thine enemies, O Lord, lo, Thine enemies shall perish : and all the workers of wickedness shall be destroyed. 9 But mine horn shall be exalted like the horn of an unicorn : for I am anointed with fresh oil. 10 Mine eye also shall see his lust of mine enemies : and mine ear shall hear his desire of the wicked that rise up against me. 11 The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree : and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. 12 Such as are planted in the house of the Lord : shall flourish in the courts of the House of our God. 13 They also shall bring forth more fruit in their age : and shall be fat and well-liking. 14 That they may show how true the Lord my Strength is : and that there is no unrighteous- ness in Him. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. It is a good thing : to give thanks unto the Lord. Antiphon. All the ends of the world. Deus, Deus mens. Ps. lxiii. Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 140. Antiphon. All the ends of the world : shall fear Him. Antiphon. The Lord shall re- pent. The Song of Moses, Audite coeli. Deut. xxxii. 1 Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak : and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. 2 My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew : as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass. 3 Because I will publish the Name of the Lord : ascribe ye greatness unto our God. 4 He is the Bock, His work is perfect. For all His ways are judgment : a God of truth and without iniquity, Just and Bight is He. 5 They have corrupted them- selves, their spot is not the spot of His children : they are a per- verse and crooked generation. 6 Do ye thus requite the Lord, O foolish people and unwise : is not He thy Father that hath bought thee ? hath He not made thee, and established thee ? 7 Bemember the days of old, consider the years of many gene- rations : ask thy father, and he will show thee, thy elders, and they will tell thee. 8 When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when He separated the sons of Adam : He set the bounds of the people, according to the number of the Children of Israel : 9 For the Lord's portion is His people : Jacob is the lot of His inheritance. 10 He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness : He led him about, He instructed him, He kept him as the apple of His eye. 11 As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, tak- eth them, beareth them on her wings : so the Lord alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him. 13 He made him ride on the 164 THE PSALTEE. high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields : and He made him suck honey out of the Rock, and oil out of the flinty rock : 14 Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs and rams of the breed of Basan, and goats with the fat of kidneys of Wheat : and thou didst drink the pure Blood of the grape. 15 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked : thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness. Then he forsook God Which made him : and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. 16 They provoked Him to jea- lousy with strange gods : with abominations provoked they Him to anger. 17 They sacrificed unto devils, not to God : to gods whom they knew not ; to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not. 18 Of the Bock that begat thee, thou art unmindful : and hast for- gotten God that formed thee. 19 And when the Lord saw it He abhorred them : because of the provoking of His sons and of His daughters. 20 And He said, I will hide My Face from them, I will see what their end shall be : for they are a very f roward generation, children in whom is no faith. 21 They have moved Me to jealousy with that which is not God : they have provoked Me to anger with their vanities : And I will move them to jea- lousy with those which are not a people : I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation. 22 For a lire is kindled in Mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell : and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. 23 I will heap mischiefs upon them : I will spend Mine arrows upon them. 24 They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burn- ing heat, and with bitter destruc- tion : I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them, with the poison of serpents of the dust. 25 The sword without and ter- ror within shall destroy both the young man and the virgin : the suckling also, with the man of grey hairs. 26 I said, I would scatter them into corners : I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men : 27 Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy ; lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely : and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the Lord hath not done all this. 28 For they are a nation void of counsel : neither is there any understanding in them. 29 O that they were wise, that they understood this : that they would consider their latter end. 30 How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thou- sand to flight : except their Rock had sold them, and the Lord had shut them up. 31 For their rock is not as our Rock : even our enemies them- selves being judges. 32 For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Go- morrah : their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter, their wine is the poison of dra- gons, and the cruel venom of asps. AT LAUDS. 165 34 Is not this laid up in store with Me, and sealed up among My treasures : to Me belongeth vengeance and recompense. 35 Their foot shall slide in due time, for the day of their calamity is at hand : and the things that shall come upon them make haste. 36 For the Lord shall judge His people, and repent Himself for His servants : when He seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left. 37 And He shall say, Where are their gods, their rock in whom they trusted : which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine of their drink offerings ? Let them rise up and help you, and be your protection. 39 See now that I, even I, am He, and there is no god with Me : I kill, and I make alive ; I wound, and I heal, neither is there any that can deliver out of My hand. 40 For I lift up My hand to heaven : and say, I live for ever. 41 If I whet My glittering sword, and Mine Hand take hold on judgment : I will render ven- geance to Mine enemies, and will reward them that hate Me. 42 I will make Mine arrows drunk with blood, and My sword shall devour flesh : and that with the blood of the slain, and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy. 43 Rejoice, O ye nations, with His people : for He will avenge the blood of His servants, and will render vengeance to His adver- saries, and will be merciful unto His land, and to His people. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. The Lord shall re- pent : Himself for His servants. Antiphon. Praise Him. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlviii. Cantate Domino. Ps. cxlix. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cl. As in the Sunday Lauds, p. 141. Antiphon. Praise Him : on the well- tuned cymbals. The Chapter, 1 Cor. xvi. 13, 14. Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity. ty. Thanks be to God. Ln week-day Services this Chapter is said at Lauds (1.) daily from Epiphany to Ash-Wednesday, and (2.) daily from Trinity to Advent. Hymn for Saturdays from Epiphany to Lent. Aurora jam spargit polum. Dawn sprinkles all the East with light ; Day o'er the earth is gliding bright ; Morn's glittering rays their course begin ; Farewell to darkness and to sin. Each phantom of the night depart, Each thought of guilt forsake the heart ; Let every ill that darkness brought Beneath its shade, now come to nought. So that last morning, dread and great, "Which we with trembling hope await, With blessed light for us shall glow, Who chant the song we sang below, — All laud to God the Father be ; All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ; All laud, as is for ever meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. f. Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? R/. Because Thou hast been my Helper. On Saturdays, from Trinity to Advent, is said the Hymn, Ecce jam noctis, as in the Sunday Lauds, p. 143, with the f. Have I not thought upon Thee when I was waking ? 166 THE PSALTEE. ~fy. Because Thou hast been my Helper. Antiphon. Guide our feet. Benedictus, St. Luke i. 68. Antiphon. Guide our feet, O Lord, into the way of peace. Then follow the week-day Prayers, as at p. 150. The Proper Collect. S. The Lord be with you. I#. And with thy spirit. f. Bless we the Lord. 3?. Thanks be to God. Then follow the Memorials, Sfc., as at the Sunday Lauds, p. 144 — 147. Sere end the Lauds. AT PEIME. SUNDAY. It. O God, make speed to save us. ty. O Lord, make haste to help us. f\ Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; ty. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive, is said instead of Alleluia, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Bymn. Jam lucis orto sidere. Now that the daylight fills the sky, "We lift our hearts to God on high, That He, in all we do or say, Would keep us free from harm to-day ; Would guard our hearts and tongues from strife : From anger's din would hide our life : From all ill sights would turn our eyes ; Would close our ears from vanities : Would keep our inmost conscience pure : Our souls from folly would secure : Would bid us check the pride of sense With due and holy abstinence. So we, when this new day is gone, And night in turn is drawing on, With conscience by the world unstained Shall praise His Name for victory gained. All laud to God the Father be ; All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee ; All praise for ever, as is meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. Antiphon when no other is given in the Proper Service. Alleluia. Deus, in nomine. Ps. liv. 1 Save me, O God, for Thy Name's sake : and avenge me in Thy strength. 2 Hear my prayer, O God : and hearken unto the words of my mouth. 3 For strangers are risen up against me : and tyrants, which have not God before their eyes, seek after my soul. 4 Behold, God is my Helper : the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies : destroy Thou them in Thy truth. 6 An offering of a free heart will I give Thee, and praise Thy Name, O Lord : because It is so comfortable. 7 For He hath delivered me AT PBIME. 167 out of all my trouble : aud mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies. Glory be to the Father, &c. Confitemini Domino. Ps. cxviii. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious : because His mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let Israel now confess, that He is gracious : and that His mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now confess : that His mercy endureth for ever. 4 Yea, let them now that fear the Lord confess : that His mercy endureth for ever. 5 I called upon the Lord in trouble : and the Lord heard me at large. 6 The Lord is on my side : I will not fear what man doeth unto me. 7 The Lord taketh my part with them that help me : there- fore shall I see my desire upon mine enemies. 8 It is better to trust in the Lord : than to put any confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Lord : than to put any confidence in princes. 10 All nations compassed me round about : but in the Name of the Lord will I destroy them. 11 They kept me in on every side, they kept me in, I say, on every side : but in the Name of the Lord will I destroy them. 12 They came about me like bees, and are extinct even as the fire among the thorns : for in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them. 13 Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall : but the Lord was my Help. 14 The Lord is my strength, and my song : and is become my Salvation. 15 The voice of joy and health is in the dwellings of the righte- ous : the Hight Hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass. 16 The Eight Hand of the Lord hath the pre-eminence : the Right Hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass. 17 I shall not die, but live : and declare the works of the Lord. 18 The Lord hath chastened and corrected me : but He hath not given me over unto death. 19 Open me the gates of righ- teousness : that I may go into them, and give thanks unto the Lord. 20 This is the Gate of the Lord : the righteous shall enter into it. 21 I will thank Thee, for Thou hast heard me : and art become my Salvation. 22 The same Stone which the builders refused : is become the Head- Stone in the corner. 23 This is the Lord's doing : and it is marvellous in our eyes. 24 This is the Day which the Lord hath made : we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Help me now, O Lord : O Lord, send us now prosperity. 26 Blessed be He that Cometh in the Name of the Lord : we have wished you good luck, ye that are of the house of the Lord. 27 God is the Lord Who hath showed us light : bind the Sacri- fice with cords, yea, even unto the horns of the altar. 28 Thou art my God, and I will thank Thee : Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee. 29 Ogive thanks unto the Lord, 168 THE PSALTER. for He is gracious : and His mercy endureth for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. JBeati immaculati. Ps. cxix. 1 Blessed are those that are un- defiled in the way' : and walk in the law of the Lord. 2 Blessed are they that keep His testimonies : and seek Him with their whole heart. 3 For they who do no wicked- ness : walk in His ways. 4 Thou hast charged : that we shall diligently keep Thy com- mandments. 5 O that my ways were made so direct : that I might keep Thy statutes ! 6 So shall I not be confounded : while I have respect unto all Thy commandments . 7 I will thank Thee with an un- feigned heart : when I shall have learned the judgments of Thy righteousness. 8 I will keep Thy ceremonies : forsake me not utterly. 9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way : even by ruling himself after Thy Word. 10 With my whole heart have 1 sought Thee : O let me not go wrong out of Thy commandments. 11 Thy words have I hid within my heart : that I should not sin against Thee. 12 Blessed art Thou, O Lord : O teach me Thy statutes. 13 With my lips have I been telling : of all the judgments of Thy mouth. 14 I have had as great delight in the way of Thy testimonies : as in all manner of riches. 15 I will talk of Thy command- ments : and have respect unto Thy ways. 16 My delight shall be in Thy statutes : and I will not forget Thy Word. G-lory be to the Father, &c. Retribue servo Tuo. 17 O do well unto Thy ser- vant : that I may live, and keep Thy Word. 18 Open Thou mine eyes : that I may see the wondrous things of Thy law. 19 I am a stranger upon earth : hide not Thy commandments from me. 20 My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire : that it hath alway unto Thy judgments. 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud : and cursed are they that do err from Thy commandments. 22 O turn from me shame and rebuke : for I have kept Thy tes- timonies. 23 Princes also did sit and speak against me : but Thy ser- vant is occupied in Thy statutes. 24 For Thy testimonies are my delight : and my counsellors. 25 My soul cleaveth to the dust : O quicken Thou me ac- cording to Thy Word. 26 I have acknowledged my ways, and Thou heardest me : O teach me Thy statutes. 27 Make me to understand the way of Thy commandments : and so shall I talk of Thy wondrous works. 28 My soul meltcth away for very heaviness : comfort Thou me according unto Thy Word. 29 Take from me the way of lying : and cause Thou me to make much of Thy law. 30 I have chosen the way of truth : and Thy judgments have 1 laid before me. AT PEIME. 169 31 I have stuck unto Thy testi- monies : O Lord, confound me not. 32 I will run the way of Thy commandments : when Thou hast set my heart at liberty. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiplion. Alleluia. [From Septuagesima Sunday to Easter instead of Confitemini Domino, Ps. cxviii., is said, Dominus regnavit, Ps. xciii.] Antiphon. O Holy and Undi- vided Trinity. Ps. Quicunque vult. Whosoever will be saved : be- fore all things it is necessary that he hold the Catholick Faith. Which Faith except every one do keep whole and undefiled : without doubt he shall perish everlastingly. And the Catholick Faith is this : That we worship one God in Tri- nity, and Trinity in Unity ; Neither confounding the Per- sons : nor dividing the Substance. For there is one Person of the Father, another of the Son : and another of the Holy Ghost. But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, is all One : the Glory equal, the Majesty co-eternal. Such as the Father is, such is the Son : and such is the Holy Ghost. The Father uncreate, the Son uncreate : and the Holy Ghost uncreate. The Father incomprehensible, the Son incomprehensible : and the Holy Ghost incomprehensi- ble. The Father eternal, the Son eternal : and the Holy Ghost eternal. And yet They are not three eternals : but One Eternal. As also there are not three in- comprehensibles, nor three un- created : but One Uncreated, and One Incomprehensible. So likewise the Father is Al- mighty, the Son Almighty : and the Holy Ghost Almighty. And yet They are not three almighties : but One Almighty. So the Father is God, the Son is God : and the Holy Ghost is God. And yet They are not three Gods : but One God. So likewise the Father is Lord, the Son Lord : and the Holy Ghost Lord. And yet not three Lords : but One Lord. For like as we are compelled by the Christian Verity : to acknow- ledge every Person by Himself to be God and Lord ; So are we forbidden by the Ca- tholick Eeligion : to say, There be three Gods, or three Lords. The Father is made of none : neither created, nor begotten. The Son is of the Father alone : not made, nor created, but begot- ten. The Holy Ghost is of the Fa- ther and of the Son : neither made, nor created, nor begotten, but Proceeding. So there is one Father, not three Fathers ; one Son, not three Sons : one Holy Ghost, not three Holy Ghosts. Andinthis Trinity none is afore, or after other : none is greater, or less than another ; But the whole Three Persons are co-eternal together : and co- equal. 170 THE PSALTEE. So that in all things, as is afore- said : the Unity in Trinity, and the Trinity in Unity is to be wor- shipped. He therefore that will be saved : must thus think of the Trinity. Furthermore, it is necessary to everlasting Salvation : that he also believe rightly the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the right Faith is, that we believe and confess : that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God and Man. God, of the substance of the Fa- ther, begotten before the worlds : and Man of the substance of His Mother, born in the world ; Perfect God, and perfect Man : of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsisting ; Equal to the Father, as touch- ing His Godhead : and Inferior to the Father, as touching His Manhood. Who although He be God and Man : yet He is not two, but One Christ ; One ; not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh : but by tak- ing of the Manhood into God. One altogether ; not by confu- sion of Substance : but by unity of Person. For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man : so God and Man is One Christ ; Who suffered for our salvation : descended into hell, rose again the third day from the dead. He ascended into heaven, He sitteth on the right hand of the Father, God Almighty : from whence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. At Whose coming all men shall rise again with their bodies : and shall give account for their own works. And they that have done good shall go into life everlasting : and they that have done evil into ever- lasting fire. This is the Catholick Faith : which except a man believe faith- fully, he cannot be saved. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. O Holy and Undi- vided Trinity, with heart and mouth we confess, praise and bless Thee the Father Eternal, Thee the Only-begotten Son, Thee the Holy Ghost the Comforter : To Thee be glory for ever. (In Eas- tertide is added, Alleluia.) The Chapter, 1 Tim. i. 17. Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. It. Jesu Christ, Son of the liv- ing God, have mercy upon us. ~f . Thou that sittest at the Eight Hand of the Father, ty. Have mercy upon us. ^f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^r. Jesu Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy upon us. f'. O Lord, arise, help us. Tty. And deliver us, for Thy Name's sake. (This f. Thou that sittest, is al- tered on certain days, as is marked in the Proper Ser- vices.) f'. The Lord be with you. R/. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. O LOED, our Heavenly Fa- ther, Almighty and Everlasting AT PRIME. 171 God, Who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day ; De- fend us in the same with Thy mighty Power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, nei- ther run into any kind of danger ; but that all our doings may be ordered by Thy governance, to do always that is righteous in Thy sight ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *f. The Lord be with you. Ity. And with thy spirit. f. Bless we the Lord. Itf . Thanks be to G-od. f. May the souls of the Faith- ful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. ~Rf. Amen. ON FESTIVALS. Everything as above on Sundays, till the end of Ps. liv., Deus in nomine Tuo, {except that instead of Alleluia, is begun the Anti- phon given in the Proper Ser- vices for the Seasons or the Common of Saints.) Then is said Ps. cxix. as above, to the 33rd verse ; then the Proper Antiphon, the Chapter and the rest as above. ON WEEK-DAYS. ¥. O God, make speed, &c. Hymn, Jam lucis orto sidere, p. 166. Antiphon. Blessed are those that walk. The Advent Antiphon. Come and deliver. The Lent Antiphon. As I live. The Passiontide Antiphon. The ungodly are minded. Deus, in nomine Tuo. Ps. liv. 1 Save me, O God, for Thy Name's sake : and avenge me in Thy Strength. 2 Hear my prayer, God : and hearken unto the words of my mouth. 3 For strangers are risen up against me : and tyrants, which have not God before their eyes, seek after my soul. 4 Behold, God is my Helper : the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies : destroy Thou them in Thy truth. 6 An offering of a free heart will I give Thee, and praise Thy Name, O Lord : because It is so comfortable. 7 For He hath delivered me out of all my trouble : and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies. Glory be to the Father, &c. On each day of the week, except Saturday, is said one of the following Psalms, but on Satur- day is here begun immediately Ps. cxix., Beati immaculati, as above. ON MONDAY. Domini est terra. Ps. xxiv. 1 The earth is the Lord's and all that therein is : the compass of the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 For He hath founded it upon the seas : and prepared it upon the floods. 172 THE PSALTEE. 3 Who shall Ascend into the hill of the Lord : or who shall Eise up in His holy place ? 4 Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart : and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour. 5 He shall receive the bless- ing from the Lord : and righte- ousness from the God of his sal- vation. 6 This is the generation of them that seek Him : even of them that seek thy face, O Jacob. 7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye ever- lasting doors : and the Xing of Glory shall come in. 8 Who is the Xing of Glory : it is the Lord strong and mighty, even the Lord mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye ever- lasting doors : and the Xing of Glory shall come in. 10 Who is the Xing of Glory : even the Lord of hosts, He is the Xing of Glory. Glory be to the Father, &c. ON TUESDAY. Ad Te, Domine, levavi. Ps. xxv. 1 Unto Thee, O Lord, will I lift up my soul ; my God, I have put my trust in Thee : O let me not be confounded, neither let mine enemies triumph over me. 2 For all they that hope in Thee shall not be ashamed : but such as transgress without a cause shall be put to confusion. 3 Show me Thy ways, O Lord : and teach me Thy paths. 4 Lead me forth in Thy truth, and learn me : for Thou art the God of my Salvation; in Thee hath been my hope all the day long. 5 Call to remembrance, O Lord, Thy tender mercies : and Thy lov- ingkindnesses, which have been ever of old. 6 O remember not the sins and offences of my youth : but accord- ing to Thy mercy think Thou upon me, O Lord, for Thy good- ness. 7 Gracious and righteous is the Lord : therefore will He teach sinners in the way. 8 Them that are meek shall He guide in judgment : and such as are gentle, them shall He learn His way. 9 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth : unto such as keep His covenant, and His tes- timonies. 10 For Thy Name's sake, O Lord : be merciful unto my sin, for it is great. 11 What man is he, that fear- eth the Lord : him shall He teach in the way that He shall choose. 12 His soul shall dwell at ease : and his seed shall inherit the land. 13 The secret of the Lord is among them that fear Him : and He will show them His cove- vant. 14 Mine eyes are ever looking unto the Lord : for He shall pluck my feet out of the net. 15 Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me : for I am desolate and in misery. 16 The sorrows of my heart are enlarged : O bring Thou me out of my troubles. 17 Look upon my adversity and misery : and forgive me all my sin. 18 Consider mine enemies, how AT PEIME. 173 many they are : and they bear a tyrannous hate against me. 19 O keep my soul, and deliver me : let me not be confounded, for I have put my trust in Thee. 20 Let perfectness and righ- teous dealing wait upon me : for my hope hath been in Thee. 21 Deliver Israel, O God : out of all his troubles. ON WEDNESDAY. Judica me, Domine. Ps. xxvi. 1 Be Thou my Judge, O Lord, for I have walked innocently : my trust hath been also in the Lord, therefore shall I not fall. 2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me : try out my reins and my heart. 3 For Thy Lovingkindness is ever before mine eyes : and I will walk in Thy Truth. 4 I have not dwelt with vain persons : neither will I have fel- lowship with the deceitful. 5 I have hated the congrega- tion of the wicked : and will not sit among the ungodly. 6 I will wash my hands in inno- cency, O Lord : and so will I go to Thine Altar ; 7 That I may show the voice of thanksgiving : and tell of all Thy wondrous works. 8 Lord, I have loved the habi- tation of Thy House : and the Place where Thine Honour dwell- eth. 9 O shut not up my soul with the sinners : nor my life with the blood-thirsty ; 10 In whose hands is wicked- ness : and their right hand is full of gifts. . 11 But as for me, I will walk innocently : O deliver me, and be merciful unto me. 12 My foot standeth right : I will praise the Lord in the con- gregations. Glory be to the Father, &c. ON THUESDAY. Dominus regit me. Ps. xxiii. 1 The Lord is my Shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing. 2 He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. 3 He shall convert my soul : and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for His Name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for Thou art with me ; Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me. 5 Thou shalt prepare a Table before me against them that trou- ble me : Thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. 6 But Thy Lovingkindness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the House of the Lord for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. ON FEIDAY. Deus, Deus metis. Ps. xxii. 1 My God, My God, look upon Me ; why hast Thou forsaken Me : and art so far from My health, and from the words of My com- plaint ? 2 O My God, I cry in the day- time, but Thou hearest not : and in the night-season also I take no rest. 174 THE PSALTER. 3 And Thou continue st holy : O Thou worship of Israel. 4 Our fathers hoped in Thee : they trusted in Thee, and Thou didst deliver them. 5 They called upon Thee, and were holpen : they put their trust in Thee, and were not con- founded. 6 But as for Me, I am a Worm, and no man : a very scorn of men, and the outcast of the people. 7 All they that see Me laugh Me to scorn : they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, say- ing, 8 He trusted in God, that He would deliver Him : let Him de- liver Him, if He will have Him. 9 But Thou art He that took Me out of My mother's womb : Thou wast My hope when I hanged yet upon My mother's breasts. 10 I have been left unto Thee ever since I was born : Thou art My God even from My mother's womb. 11 O go not from Me, for trou- ble is hard at hand : and there is none to help Me. 12 Many oxen are come about Me : fat bulls of Basan close Me in on every side. 13 They gape upon Me with their mouths : as it were a ramp- ing and a roaring lion. 14 I am poured out like water, and all My Bones are out of joint : My Heart also in the midst of My Body is even like melting wax. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and My tongue cleav- eth to My gums : and Thou shalt bring Me into the dust of death. 16 For many dogs are come about Me : and the counsel of the wicked layeth siege against Me. 17 They pierced My Hands and My Feet ; I may tell all My Bones : they stand staring and looking upon Me. 18 They part My garments among them : and cast lots upon My vesture. 19 But be not Thou far from Me, O Lord : Thou art My Suc- cour, haste Thee to help Me. 20 Deliver My Soul from the sword : My Darling from the power of the dog. 21 Save Me from the lion's mouth : Thou hast heard Me also from among the horns of the uni- corns. 22 I will declare Thy Name unto My brethren : in the midst of the congregation will I praise Thee. 23 O praise the Lord, ye that fear Him : magnify Him, all ye of the seed of Jacob, and fear Him, all ye seed of Israel. 24 For He hath not despised, nor abhorred, the low estate of the poor : He hath not hid His face from him, but when he called unto Him He heard him. 25 My praise is of Thee in the great congregation : my vows will I perform in the sight of them that fear Him. 26 The poor shall eat and be satisfied : they that seek after the Lord shall praise Him ; your heart shall live for ever. 27 All the ends of the world shall remember themselves, and be turned unto the Lord : and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before Him. 28 For the kingdom is the Lord's : and He is the Governor among the people. 29 All such as be fat upon earth : have eaten and worshipped. 30 All they that go down into the dust shall kneel before Him : AT PBIME. 175 and no man hath quickened his own soul. 31 My seed shall serve Him : they shall be counted unto the Lord for a generation. 32 They shall come, and the heavens shall declare His righ- teousness : unto a people that shall be born, whom the Lord hath made. Glory be to the Father, &c. Beati immaculati. Ps. cxix. 1 Blessed are those that are un- dented in the way : and walk in the law of the Lord. 2 Blessed are they that keep His testimonies : and seek Him with their whole heart. 3 For they who do no wicked- ness : walk in His ways. 4 Thou hast charged : that we shall diligently keep Thy com- mandments. 5 O that my ways were made so direct : that I might keep Thy statutes ! 6 So shall I not be confounded : while I have respect unto all Thy commandments. 7 I will thank Thee with an unfeigned heart : when I shall have learned the judgments of Thy righteousness. 8 I will keep Thy ceremonies : forsake me not utterly. 9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way : even by rul- ing himself after Thy Word. 10 With my whole heart have 1 sought Thee : O let me not go wrong out of Thy commandments. 11 Thy words have I hid within my heart : that I should not sin against Thee. 12 Blessed art Thou, O Lord : O teach me Thy statutes. 13 With my lips have I been telling : of all the judgments of Thy mouth. 14 I have had as great delight in the way of Thy testimonies : as in all manner of riches. 15 I will talk of Thy command- ments : and have respect unto Thy ways. 16 My delight shall be in Thy statutes : and I will not forget Thy Word. Glory be to the Father, &c. Retribue servo Tuo. 17 O do well unto Thy servant ; that I may live, and keep Thy Word. 18 Open Thou mine eyes : that I may see the wondrous things of Thy law. 19 I am a stranger upon earth : O hide not Thy commandments from me. 20 My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire : that it hath alway unto Thy judgments. 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud : and cursed are they that do err from Thy commandments. 22 O turn from me shame and rebuke : for I have kept Thy tes- timonies. 23 Princes also did sit and speak against me : but Thy servant is occupied in Thy statutes. 24 For Thy testimonies are my delight : and my counsellors. 25 My soul cleaveth to the dust : O quicken Thou me, according to Thy Word. 26 I have acknowledged my ways, and Thou heardest me : O teach me Thy statutes. 27 Make me to understand the way of Thy commandments : and so shall I talk of Thy wondrous works. 28 My soul melteth away for 176 THE PSALTEE. very heaviness : comfort Thou me according unto Thy Word. 29 Take from me the way of lying : and cause Thou me to make much of Thy law. 30 I have chosen the way of truth : and Thy judgments have I laid before me. 31 I have stuck unto Thy tes- timonies : O Lord, confound me not. 32 I will run the way of Thy commandments : when Thou hast set my heart at liberty. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Blessed are those that walk : in the law of the Lord. The Advent Antiphon. Come and deliver : us, O our God. The Lent Antiphon. As I live : saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked ; but that the wicked turn from his way, and live. The Passiontide Antiphon. The ungodly are minded : to do Me some mischief, and My heart is disquieted within Me. The Chapter, Zech. viii. 16. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates, saith the Lord. It. Jesu Christ, Son of the liv- ing God, have mercy upon us. f. Thou that sittest at the Eight Hand of the Father. I^J. Have mercy upon us. f'. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I\7. Jesu Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy upon us. f~. O Lord, arise, help us. I\7. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. This f., Thou that sittest, is al- tered on certain days, as marked in the Proper Services. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father, &c. I believe in God, &c. f. Unto Thee have I cried, O Lord. I\Z. And early shall my prayer come before Thee. t. O let my mouth be filled with Thy praise. ty. That I may sing of Thy glory and honour all the day long. f. Turn Thy Face from my sins. ty. And put out all my mis- deeds. f. Make me a clean heart, O God. 1$. And renew a right spirit within me. ~f. Cast me not away from Thy Presence. I£. And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. ~f. Give me the comfort of Thy help again. ~fy. And stablish me with Thy free Spirit. ~f. Our help is in the Name of the Lord. Tty. Who hath made heaven and earth. Then is said the folloiving Con- fession, We confess to God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, in the sight of the whole company of heaven, that we have sinned exceedingly in thought, AT PBIME. 177 word, and deed, of our fault, our own fault, our own great fault; therefore we pray God to have mercy on us. And those present shall say. Almighty God have mercy upon us, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. [Or he that sayeth the Office may say, I confess to Almighty God in the sight of the whole company of heaven, and to you, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, of my fault, of my own fault, of my own grievous fault, and calling to mind the com- munion of Saints, I beseech you, brethren, to pray for me. And those present shall answer. Almighty God have mercy upon thee, forgive thy sins, deliver thee from evil, and bring thee to everlasting life. Amen. Then those present shall say, We confess to Almighty God in the sight of the whole company of heaven, and to thee, that we have, sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, of our fault, of our own fault, of our own grievous fault, and calling to mind the com- munion of Saints, we beseech thee to pray for us. And he that sayeth the Office shall answer, Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive your sins, deliver you from evil, and bring you to ever- lasting life. Amen.] [And if a Priest be present, let him add, The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you Absolution and forgive- ness of your sins, time for repent- ance, amendment of life, and the grace and comfort of His Holy Spirit. Amen.] f. Wilt Thou not turn again and quicken us, O Lord ? I\?. That Thy people may re- joice in Thee. ~ft. Show us Thy mercy, O Lord. 3?. And grant us Thy salvation. ~f. Vouchsafe, O Lord. 1^. To keep us this day without sin. f". O Lord, have mercy upon us. fy. Have mercy upon us. f. O Lord, let Thy mercy lighten upon us. ty. As our trust is in Thee. \_On ordinary loeek-days, except after Easter, may here be said Miserere mei Dens. Ps. li. Against Lust. 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness : accord- ing to the multitude of Thy mer- cies, do away mine offences. 2 Wash me throughly from my wickedness : and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my faults : and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against Thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight : that Thou mightest be jus- tified in Thy saying, and clear when Thou art judged. 5 Behold, I was shapen in wick- edness : and in sin hath my mo- ther conceived me. 6 But lo, Thou requirest truth in the inward parts : and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. N 178 THE PSALTEE. 7 Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean : Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness : that the bones which Thou hast broken may re- joice. 9 Turn Thy Face from my sins : and put out all my misdeeds. 10 Make me a clean heart, O God : and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from Thy presence : and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. 12 O give me the comfort of Thy help again : and stablish me with Thy free Spirit. 13 Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked : and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. 14 Deliver me from blood-guil- tiness, O God, Thou that art the God of my health : and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness. 15 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord : and my mouth shall show Thy praise. 16 For Thou desirest no sacri- fice, else would I give it Thee : but Thou delightest not in burnt- offerings. 17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit : a broken and con- trite heart, O God, shalt Thou not despise. 18 O be favourable and gra- cious unto Sion : build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt- offerings and obla- tions : then shall they offer young bullocks upon Thine Altars. Glory be to the Father, &c. But thisVs. \i.shall always be said here in Lent, and followed by Beati quorum. Ps. xxxii. Against Pride. 1 Blessed is he whose unrigh- teousness is forgiven : and whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth no sin : and in whose spirit there is no guile. 3 For while I held my tongue : my bones consumed away through my daily complaining. 4 For Thy hand is heavy upon me day and night : and my mois- ture is like the drought in sum- mer. 5 I will acknowledge my sin unto Thee : and mine unrighteous- ness have I not hid. 6 I said, I will confess my sins unto the Lord : and so Thou for- gavest the wickedness of my sin. 7 For this shall every one that is godly make his prayer unto Thee, in a time when Thou mayest be found : but in the great water- floods they shall not come nigh him. 8 Thou art a place to hide me in, Thou shalt preserve me from trouble : Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. 9 I will inform thee, and teach thee in the way wherein thou shalt go : and I will guide thee with Mine eye. 10 Be ye not like to horse and mule, which have no understand- ing : whose mouths must be held with bit and bridle, lest they fall upon thee. 11 Great plagues remain for the ungodly : but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord, mercy em- braceth him on every side. 12 Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord : and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Glory be to the Father, &c] AT TEECE. 179 'f. Lord, hear our prayer. R/. And let our cry come unto Thee. f. The Lord be with you. R/. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. O LORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting God, Who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day ; Defend us in the same with Thy mighty Power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger ; but that all our doings may be ordered by Thy governance, to do always that is righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. f. The Lord be with you. R/. And with thy spirit. "f. Bless we the Lord. R/. Thanks be to God. f. May the souls of the Faith- ful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R/. Amen. AT TEECE. f. O God, make speed to save us. R/. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Hymn. Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus. Come, Holy Ghost, with God the Son, And God the Father, ever One ; Shed forth Thy grace within our breast, And dwell with us, a ready guest. By every power, by heart and tongue, By act and deed, Thy praise be eung ; Inflame with perfect love each sense, That others' souls may kindle thence. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine Only Son, Who, with the Holy Ghost, and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. Antiphon. O let Thy loving mercies. Legem pone. Ps. cxix. 33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes : and I shall keep it unto the end. 34 Give me understanding, and 1 shall keep Thy law : yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart. 35 Make me to go in the path of Thy commandments : for there- in is my desire. 36 Incline mine heart unto Thy testimonies : and not to covetous- ness. 37 O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity : and quicken Thou me in Thy way. 38 O stablish Thy word in Thy servant : that I may fear Thee. 39 Take away the rebuke that I am afraid of : for Thy judg- ments are good. 180 THE PSALTEE. 40 Behold, my delight is in Thy commandments : O quicken me in Thy righteousness. 41 Let Thy loving Mercy come also unto me, O Lord : even Thy Salvation, according unto Thy word. 42 So shall I make answer unto my blasphemers : for my trust is in Thy Word. 43 O take not the word of Thy truth utterly out of my mouth : for my hope is in Thy judgments. 44 So shall I always keep Thy law : yea, for ever and ever. 45 And I will walk at liberty : for I seek Thy commandments. 46 I will speak of Thy testi- monies also, even before kings : and will not be ashamed. 47 And my delight shall be in Thy commandments : which I have loved. 48 My hands also will I lift up unto Thy commandments, which I have loved : and my study shall be in Thy statutes. Glory be to the Father, &c. Memor esto servi Tui. 49 O think upon Thy servant, as concerning Thy Word : where- in Thou hast caused me to put my trust. 50 The same is my comfort in my trouble : for Thy Word hath quickened me. 51 The proud have had me ex- ceedingly in derision : yet have I not shrinked from Thy law. 52 For I remembered Thine everlasting judgments, O Lord : and received comfort. 53 I am horribly afraid : for the ungodly that forsake Thy law. 54 Thy statutes have been my songs : in the house of my pil- grimage. 55 I have thought upon Thy Name, O Lord, in the night-sea- son : and have kept Thy law. 56 This I had : because I kept Thy commandments. 57 Thou art my portion, O Lord : I have promised to keep Thy law. 58 I made my humble petition in Thy presence with my whole heart : O be merciful unto me, according to Thy Word. 59 I called mine own ways to remembrance : and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies. 60 I made haste and prolonged not the time : to keep Thy com- mandments. 61 The congregations of the ungodly have robbed me : but I have not forgotten Thy law. 62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee : because of Thy righteous judgments. 63 I am a companion of all them that fear Thee : and keep Thy commandments. 64 The earth, O Lord, is full of Thy mercy : O teach me Thy statutes. Glory be to the Father, &c. Bonitatemfecisti. 65 O Lord, Thou hast dealt graciously with Thy servant : ac- cording unto Thy Word. 66 O learn me true understand- ing and knowledge : for I have believed Thy commandments. 67 Before I was troubled, I went wrong : but now have I kept Thy Word. 68 Thou art good and gracious : O teach me Thy statutes. 69 The proud have imagined a lie against me : but I will keep Thy commandments with my whole heart. 70 Their heart is as fat as AT TEBCE. 181 brawn : but my delight hath been in Thy law. 71 It is good for me that I have been in trouble : that I may learn Thy statutes. 72 The law of Thy mouth is dearer unto me : than thousands of gold and silver. 73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me : O give me un- derstanding, that I may learn Thy commandments. 74 They that fear Thee will be glad when they see me : because I have put my trust in Thy Word. 75 I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are right : and that Thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled. 76 O let Thy merciful kindness be my comfort : according to Thy Word unto Thy servant. 77 O let Thy loving mercies come unto me, that I may live : for Thy law is my delight. 78 Let the proud be confounded, for they go wickedly about to de- stroy me : but I will be occupied in Thy commandments. 79 Let such as fear Thee, and have known Thy testimonies : be turned unto me. 80 O let my heart be sound in Thy statutes : that I be not ashamed. Glory be to the Father, &c. [on SUNDAYS. Antiphon — To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God "Whom we adore ; Be glory as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. The Chapter, 2 Cor. xiii. 44. The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen. R. Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetous- ness. ~f . Turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity, and quicken Thou me in Thy way. %. And not to covetousness. y. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R?. Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetous- ness. f. I said, Lord, be merciful unto me. ty. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.] On Sundays, and when the Sun- day Psalms are to be said at Lauds, here is said immediately The Collect. [on week-days. Antiphon. O let Thy loving mercies : come unto me, that I may live. The Chapter, Jer. xvii. 14. Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed ; save me, and I shall be saved ; for Thou art my praise. It. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. f~. I said, Lord, be merciful unto me. ~fy. For I have sinned against Thee. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Rf. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. f. Thou hast been my succour. 1^?. Leave me not, neither for- sake me, O God of my Salvation.] T. The Lord be with you. ty. And with thy spirit. Onioeek-days, (except from Easter to Trinity) here follows, Lord, have mercy, &c. 182 THE PSALTEE. And the rest of the week-day Prayers, as on Monday at Lauds, p. 150. \In Lent shall he said daily at Terce, Miserere mei Deus, Ps. li., followed by Domine, ne in furore. Ps. xxxviii. Against Gluttony. 1 Put me not to rebuke, O Lord, in Thine anger : neither chasten me in Thy heavy displeasure. 2 For Thine arrows stick fast in me : and Thy hand presseth me sore. 3 There is no health in my flesh, because of Thy displeasure : neither is there any rest in my bones, by reason of my sin. 4 For my wickednesses are gone over my head : and are like a sore burden, too heavy for me to bear. 5 My wounds stink, and are corrupt : through my foolishness. 6 I am brought into so great trouble and misery : that I go mourning all the day long. 7 For my loins are filled with a sore disease : and there is no whole part in my body. 8 I am feeble, and sore smit- ten : I have roared for the very dis quietness of my heart. 9 Lord, Thou knowest all my desire : and my groaning is not hid from Thee. 10 My heart panteth,my strength hath failed me : and the sight of mine eyes hath gone from me. 11 My lovers and my neigh- bours did stand looking upon my trouble : and my kinsmen stood afar off. 12 They also that sought after my life laid snares for me : and they that went about to do me evil talked of wickedness, and imagined deceit all the day long. 13 As for me, I was like a deaf man, and heard not : and as one that is dumb, who doth not open his mouth. 14 I became even as a man that heareth not : and in whose mouth are no reproofs. 15 For in Thee, O Lord, have I put my trust : Thou shalt an- swer for me, O Lord my God. 16 I have required that they, even mine enemies, should not triumph over me : for when my foot slipped, they rejoiced greatly against me. 17 And I truly, am set in the plague : and my heaviness is ever in my sight. 18 For I will confess my wick- edness : and be sorry for my sin. 19 But mine enemies live, and are mighty : and they that hate me wrongfully are many in number. 20 They also that reward evil for good are against me : because I follow the thing that good is. 21 Forsake me not, O Lord my God : be not Thou far from me. 22 Haste Thee to help me : O Lord God of my salvation. Glory be to the Father, &c] After the Collect, tohich is always that appointed Jo be said at Lauds, t. The Lord be with you. I\?. And with thy spirit. f. Bless we the Lord. ty. Thanks be to God. t. May the souls of the Faith- ful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. I\J. Amen. And so shall end Terce, Sext, and None throughout the year, ex- cept on the three last days of Holy Week. AT SEXT. 183 AT SEXT. y. O God, make speed to save us. IV- O Lord, make haste to help us. "f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; 1^?. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, in- clusive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Hymn. Kector potens verax Deus. God of truth, Lord of might, Who orderest time and change aright, And send'st the early morning ray, And light' st the glow of perfect day : Extinguish Thou each sinful fire, And hanish every ill desire ; And while Thou keep'st the body whole, Shed forth Thy peace upon the soul. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son, Who with the Holy Ghost and Thee,j Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. Antiplion: Let me not. Defecit anima mea. Ps. cxix. 81 My soul hath longed for Thy salvation : and I have a good hope because of Thy Word. 82 Mine eyes long sore for Thy Word : saying, O when wilt Thou comfort me ? 83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke : yet do I not forget Thy statutes. 84 How many are the days of Thy servant : when wilt Thou be avenged of them that persecute mc? 85 The proud have digged pits for me : which are not after Thy law. 86 All Thy commandments are true : they persecute me falsely ; be Thou my Help. 87 They had almost made an end of me upon earth : but I for- sook not Thy commandments. 88 O quicken me after Thy lov- ingkindness : and so shall I keep the testimonies of Thy mouth. 89 O Lord, Thy Word : endur- eth for ever in heaven. 90 Thy Truth also remaineth from one generation to another : Thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth. 91 They continue this day ac- cording to Thine ordinance : for all things serve Thee. 92 If my delight had not been in Thy law : I should have perished in my trouble. 93 I will never forget Thy com- mandments : for with them Thou hast quickened me. 94 I am Thine, O save me : for 1 have sought Thy command- ments. 95 The ungodly laid wait for mc to destroy me : but I will con- sider Thy testimonies. 96 I see that all things come to an end : but Thy commandment is exceeding broad. Glory be to the Father, &c. Quomodo dilexi I 97 Lord, what love have I unto Thy law : all the day long is my study in it. 98 Thou through Thy com- mandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies : for they are ever with me. 184 THE PSALTER. 99 I have more understanding than my teachers : for Thy testi- monies are my study. 100 I am wiser than the aged : because I keep Thy command- ments. 101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way : that I may keep Thy Word. 102 I have not shrunk from Thy judgments : for Thou teach- est me. 103 O how sweet are Thy words unto my throat : yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth. 104 Through Thy command- ments I get understanding : there- fore I hate all evil ways. 105 Thy Word is a lantern unto my feet : and a light unto my paths. 106 I have sworn, and am stead- fastly purposed : to keep Thy righteous judgments. 107 I am troubled above mea- sure : quicken me, O Lord, ac- cording to Thy Word. 108 Let the free-will offerings of my mouth please Thee, O Lord : and teach me Thy judgments. 109 My soul is alway in my hand : yet do I not forget Thy law. 110 The ungodly have laid a snare for me : but yet I swerved not from Thy commandments. 111 Thy testimonies have I claimed as mine heritage for ever : and why? they are the very joy of my heart. 112 I have applied my heart to fulfil Thy statutes alway : even unto the end. Glory be to the Father, &c. Iniquos odio habui. 113 I hate them that imagine evil things : but Thy law do I love. 114 Thou art my defence and shield : and my trust is in Thy Word. 115 Away from me, ye wicked : I will keep the commandments of my God. 116 O stablish me according to Thy Word, that I may live : and let me not be disappointed of my hope. 117 Hold Thou me up, and I shall be safe : yea, my delight shall be ever in Thy statutes. 118 Thou hast trodden down all them that depart from Thy sta- tutes : for they imagine but de- ceit. 119 Thou puttest away all the ungodly of the earth like dross : therefore I love Thy testimonies. 120 My flesh trembleth for fear of Thee : and I am afraid of Thy judgments. 121 I deal with the thing that is lawful and right : O give me not over unto mine oppressors. 122 Make Thou Thy servant to delight in that which is good : that the proud do me no wrong. 123 Mine eyes are wasted away with looking for Thy Health : and for the Word of Thy righteous- ness. 124 O deal with Thy servant according unto Thy loving Mercy : and teach me Thy statutes. 125 I am Thy servant, O grant me understanding : that I may know Thy testimonies. 126 It is time for Thee, Lord, to lay to Thine hand : for they have destroyed Thy law. 127 For I love Thy command- ments : above gold and precious stone. 128 Therefore hold I straight all Thy commandments : and all false ways I utterly abhor. Glory be to the Father, &c. AT SEXT. 185 [ON SUNDAYS. Antiphon — To God the Father, Son, And Spirit ever blest, Eternal Three in One, All glory be addrest. The Chapter, 1 St. John v. 7. There are Three that bear re- cord in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost ; and these Three are One. R. O Lord, Thy Word endur- eth for ever in heaven. It. Thy truth also remaineth from one generation to another, ty. For ever in heaven, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fyr. O Lord, Thy Word endureth for ever in heaven. f. The Lord is my Shepherd, therefore can I lack nothing. ty. He shall feed me in a green pasture.] On Sundays, and token the Sun- day Psalms are to be said at Lauds, here is said immediately the Collect. [on week-days. Antiphon.- Let me not : be dis- appointed of my hope. The Chapter, 1 Thess. v. 21, 22. Prove all things ; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. R. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord. It. His praise shall ever be in my mouth. Tty. I will alway give thanks. T. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. IV- I will alway give thanks unto the Lord. f'. The Lord is my Shepherd, therefore can I lack nothing. I$7. He shall feed me in a green pasture.] f. The Lord be with you. ty. And with thy spirit. On week-days, except from Easter to Trinity, here follows, Lord, have mercy upon us, &c. And the rest of the tveelc-day Prayers, as on Monday at Lauds, p. 150. \_In Lent shall be said daily at Sext, Miserere mei Deus, Ps. li., preceded by Deus miser eatur. Ps. lxvii. 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us : and show us the light of His countenance, and be mer- ciful unto us ; 2 That Thy way may be known upon earth : Thy saving health among all nations. 3 Let the people praise Thee, O God : yea, let all the people praise Thee. 4 O let the nations rejoice and be glad : for Thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 5 Let the people praise Thee, O God : let all the people praise Thee. 6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase : and God, even our own God, shall give us His blessing. 7 God shall bless us : and all the ends of the world shall fear Him. Glory be to the Father, &c] After the Collect, which is always that appointed to be said at Lauds, Sext shall end as Terce, p. 182. 186 THE PSALTEB. AT NONE. *f. O God, make speed to save us. ty. O Lord, make haste to help us. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy- Ghost ; Jty. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Hymn. Eerum Deus tenax Vigor. God, Creation's secret Force, Thyself unmoved, all motion's source, Who from the morn till evening's ray, Through all its changes guid'st the day ; Grant us when this short life is past, The glorious evening that shall last : That by a holy death attained, Eternal glory may be gained. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ; Who with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. Antiphon. Give me understand- ing. Mirabilia. Ps. cxix. 129 Thy testimonies are won- derful : therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 When Thy Word goeth forth : it giveth light and under- standing unto the simple. 131 I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath : for my de- light was in Thy commandments. 132 O look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me : as Thou usest to do unto those that love Thy Name. 133 Order my steps in Thy Word : and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me. 134 O deliver me from the wrongful dealings of men : and so shall I keep Thy command- ments. 135 Show the light of Thy countenance upon Thy servant : and teach me Thy statutes. 136 Mine eyes gush out with water : because men keep not Thy law. 137 Eighteous art Thou, O Lord : and true is Thy judgment. 138 The testimonies that Thou hast commanded : are exceeding righteous and true. 139 My zeal hath even con- sumed me : because mine enemies have forgotten Thy words. 14£> Thy Word is tried to the uttermost : and Thy servant lov- eth it. 141 I am small, and of no repu- tation : yet do I not forget Thy commandments. 142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness : and Thy law is the truth. 143 Trouble and heaviness have taken hold upon me : yet is my delight in Thy commandments. 144 The righteousness of Thy testimonies is everlasting : O grant me understanding, and I shall live. Glory be to the Father, &c. Clamavi in toto corde meo. 145 I call with my whole heart : hear me, O Lord, I will keep Thy statutes. 146 Yea, even unto Thee do I AT NONE. 187 call : help me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies. 147 Early in the morning do I cry unto Thee : for in Thy Word is my trust. 148 Mine eyes prevent the night-watches : that I might be occupied in Thy words. 149 Hear my voice, O Lord, ac- cording unto Thy lovingkindness : quicken me, according as Thou art wont. 150 They draw nigh that of malice persecute me : and are far from Thy law. 151 Be Thou nigh at hand, O Lord : for all Thy commandments are true. 152 As concerning Thy testi- monies, I have known long since : that Thou hast grounded them for ever. 153 O consider mine adversity, and deliver me : for I do not for- get Thy law. 154 Avenge Thou my cause, and deliver me : quicken me, ac- cording to Thy Word. 155 Health is far from the un- godly : for they regard not Thy statutes. 156 Great is Thy mercy, O Lord : quicken me, as Thou art wont. 157 Many there are that trouble me, and persecute me : yet do I not swerve from Thy testimonies. 158 It grieveth me when I see the transgressors : because they keep not Thy law. 159 Consider, O Lord, how I love Thy commandments : O quicken me, according to Thy lov- ingkindness. 160 Thy Word is true from everlasting : all the judgments of Thy righteousness endure for evermore. Glory be to the Father, &c. Principes persecuti sunt. 161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause : but my heart standeth in awe of Thy Word. 162 I am as glad of Thy Word : as one that findeth great spoils. 163 As for lies, I hate and abhor them : but Thy law do I love. 164 Seven times a day do I praise Thee : because of Thy righ- teous judgments. 165 Great is the peace that they have who love Thy law : and they are not offended at it. 166 Lord, I have looked for Thy Saving Health : and done after Thy commandments. 167 My soul hath kept Thy tes- timonies : and loved them exceed- ingly- 168 I have kept Thy command- ments and testimonies : for all my ways are before Thee. 169 Let my complaint come be- fore Thee, O Lord : give me un- derstanding, according to Thy Word. 170 Let my supplication come before Thee : deliver me, accord- ing to Thy Word. 171 My lips shall speak of Thy praise : when Thou hast taught me Thy statutes. 172 Yea, my tongue shall sing of Thy Word : for all Thy com- mandments are righteous. 173 Let Thine hand help me : for I have chosen Thy command- ments. 174 I have longed for Thy Sav- ing Health, O Lord : and in Thy law is my delight. 175 O let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee : and Thy judg- ments shall help me. 176 I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost : O seek Thy 188 THE PSALTEE. servant, for I do not forget Thy commandments . Glory be to the Father, &c. [ON SUNDAYS. Antiphon. Of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things : to Him be glory for ever. The Chapter, Eph. iv. 5, 6; Rom. i. 25. One Lord, one Faith, one Bap- tism, One God and Father of all, Who is above all, and through all, and in you all, Who is blessed for ever. R. I call with my whole heart : hear me, O Lord. f. I will keep Thy statutes. R/. Hear me, O Lord. t. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R?. I call with my whole heart : hear me, O Lord. f. O cleanse Thou me from my secret faults. R/. Keep Thy servant also from presumptuous sins.] On Sundays, and token the Sunday Psalms are to be said at Lauds, here is said immediately the Collect. [on week-days. Antiphon. Give me understand- ing : according to Thy Word. The Chapter, Gal. vi. 2. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. R. O deliver me, and be merci- ful unto me. t. My foot stand- eth right : I will praise the Lord in the congregations. R?. And be merciful unto me. "f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. O deliver me, and be merciful unto me. ~f. O cleanse Thou me from my secret faults. R/. Keep Thy servant also from presumptuous sins. *t. The Lord be with you. R/. And with thy spirit. On week-days, except from Easter to Trinity, here follows, Lord, have mercy, &c. And the rest of the week-day Prayers, as on Monday at Lauds, p. 150. Ln Lent shall be said daily at None Miserere mei Deus, Ps. li., followed by Domine, exaudi. Ps. cii. Against Avarice. 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord : and let my crying come unto Thee. 2 Hide not Thy face from me in the time of my trouble : in- cline Thine ear unto me when I call ; O hear me, and that right soon. 3 For my days are consumed away like smoke : and my bones are burnt up as it were a fire- brand. 4 My heart is smitten down, and withered like grass : so that I forget to eat my bread. 5 For the voice of my groaning : my bones will scarce cleave to my flesh. 6 I am become like a pelican in the wilderness : and like an owl that is in the desert. 7 I have watched, and am even as it were a sparrow : that sitteth alone upon the house-top. 8 Mine enemies revile me all the day long : and they that are AT NONE. 189 mad upon me are sworn together against me. 9 For I have eaten ashes as it were bread : and mingled my drink with weeping ; 10 And that because of Thine indignation and wrath : for Thou hast taken me up, and cast me down. 11 My days are gone like a shadow : and I am withered like grass. 12 But Thou, O Lord, shalt en- dure for ever : and Thy remem- brance throughout all genera- tions. 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion : for it is time that Thou have mercy upon her, yea, the time is come. 14 And why? Thy servants think upon her stones : and it pitieth them to see her in the dust. 15 The heathen shall fear Thy Name, O Lord : and all the kings of the earth Thy majesty ; 16 When the Lord shall build up Sion : and when His glory shall appear ; 17 When He turneth Him unto the prayer of the poor desti- tute : and despiseth not their de- sire. 18 This shall be written for those that come after : and the people which shall be born shall praise the Lord. 19 For He hath looked down from His sanctuary : out of the heaven did the Lord behold the earth ; 20 That He might hear the mournings of such as are in cap- tivity : and deliver the children appointed unto death ; 21 That they may declare the Name of the Lord in Sion : and His worship at Jerusalem ; 22 When the people are ga- thered together : and the king- doms also, to serve the Lord. 23 He brought down my strength in my journey : and shortened my days. 24 But I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of mine age : as for Thy years, they endure throughout all genera- tions. 25 Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth : and the heavens are the work of Thy hands. 26 They shall perish, but Thou shalt endure : they all shall wax old as doth a garment ; 27 And as a vesture shalt Thou change them, and they shall be changed : but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail. 28 The children of Thy ser- vants shall continue : and their seed shall stand fast in Thy sight. G-lory be to the Father, &c] After the Collect, which is always that appointed to be said at Lauds, None shall end as Terce, p. 182. 190 THE PSALTEE. SUNDAY AT VESPERS. y. O God, make speed to save us. ~E$. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Sou : and to the Holy Ghost ; iyr. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon, when not otherwise ordered. Sit Thou. Dixit Dominus. Ps. ex. 1 The Lord said unto my Lord : Sit Thou on My right Hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy foot- stool. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of Thy power out of Sion : be Thou Ruler, even in the midst among Thine enemies. 3 In the day of Thy power shall the people offer Thee free-will offerings with an holy worship : the dew of Thy Birth is of the womb of the morning. 4 The Lord sware, and will not repent : Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek. 5 The Lord upon Thy right Hand : shall wound even kings in the day of His wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen ; He shall fill the places with the dead bodies : and smite in sunder the heads over divers countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way : therefore shall He lift up His head. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. The Lord said unto my Lord : Sit Thou on My right Hand, until I make Thine ene- mies Thy footstool. Antiph ments. All His command- Confitebor Tibi. Ps. cxi. 1 I will give thanks unto the Lord with my whole heart : se- cretly among the faithful, and in the congregation. 2 The works of the Lord are great : sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 3 His work is worthy to be praised, and had in honour : and His Righteousness endureth for ever. 4 The Merciful and Gracious Lord hath so done His marvellous Works : that they ought to be had in remembrance. 5 He hath given Meat unto them that fear Him : He shall ever be mindful of His covenant. 6 He hath showed His people the power of His Works : that He may give them the heritage of the heathen. 7 The works of His Hands are verity and judgment : all His commandments are true. 8 They stand fast for ever and ever : and are done in truth and equity. 9 He sent Redemption unto His AT VESPERS. 191 people : He hath commanded His covenant for ever ; Holy and Re- verend is His Name. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom : a good un- derstanding have all they that do thereafter ; the praise of it endur- eth for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antijphon. All His command- ments : are true ; they stand fast for ever and ever. Antijphon. He hath great de- light. Beatus vir. Ps. cxii. 1 Blessed is the man that fear- eth the Lord : he hath great de- light in His commandments. 2 His seed shall be mighty up- on earth : the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. 3 Riches andplenteousness shall be in his house : and his righteous- ness endureth for ever. 4 Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness : he is merciful, loving, and righteous. 5 A good man is merciful, and lendeth : and will guide his words with discretion. 6 For he shall never be moved : and the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. 7 He will not be afraid of any evil tidings : for his heart stand- eth fast, and believeth in the Lord. 8 His heart is established, and will not shrink : until he see his desire upon his enemies. 9 He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor : and his righteousness remaineth for ever ; his horn shall be exalted with honour. 10 The ungodly shall see it, and it shall grieve him : he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away ; the desire of the ungodly shall perish. G-lory be to the Father, &c. Antijphon. He hath great de- light : in His commandments. Antijphon. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. Laudate, jpueri. Ps. cxiii. 1 Praise the Lord, ye servants : O praise the Name of the Lord. 2 -Blessed be the Name of the Lord : from this time forth for evermore. 3 The Lord's Name is praised : from the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same. 4 The Lord is high above all heathen : and His glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath His dwelling so high : and yet humbleth Him- self to behold the things that are in heaven and earth ? 6 He taketh up the simple out of the dust : and lifteth the poor out of the mire. 7 That He may set him with the princes : even with the princes of His people. 8 He maketh the barren woman to keep house : and to be a joyful mother of children. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antijphon. Blessed be the Name of the Lord : from this time forth for evermore. Antijphon. But we will praise. In exitu Israel. Ps. cxiv. 1 When Israel came out of Egypt : and the house of Jacob from among the strange people, 192 THE PSALTER. 2 Judah was His sanctuary : and Israel His dominion. 3 The sea saw that, and fled : Jordan was driven back. 4 The mountains skipped like rams : and the little hills like young sheep. 5 What aileth thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest : and thou Jor- dan, that thou wast driven back ? 6 Ye mountains, that ye skip- ped like rams : and ye little hills, like young sheep ? 7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord : at the pre- sence of the God of Jacob : 8 Who turned the hard rock into a standing water : and the flint-stone into a springing well. Non nobis, Domine. Ps. cxv. 1 Wot unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy Name give the praise : for Thy loving mercy, and for Thy truth's sake. 2 Wherefore shall the heathen say : Where is now their God ? 3 As for our God, He is in heaven : He hath done whatso- ever pleased Him. 4 Their idols are silver and gold : even the work of men's hands. 5 They have mouths, and speak not : eyes have they, and see not. 6 They have ears, and hear not : noses have they, and smell not. 7 They have hands, and handle not ; feet have they, and walk not : neither speak they through their throat. 8 They that make them are like unto them : and so are all such as put their trust in them. 9 But thou, house of Israel, trust thou in the Lord : He is their succour and defence. 10 Ye house of Aaron, put your trust in the Lord : He is their helper and defender. 11 Ye that fear the Lord, put your trust in the Lord : He is their helper and defender. 12 The Lord hath been mindful of us, and He shall bless us : even He shall bless the house of Israel, He shall bless the house of Aaron. 13 He shall bless them that fear the Lord : both small and great. 14 The Lord shall increase you more and more : you and your children. 15 Ye are the blessed of the Lord : Who made heaven and earth. 16 All the whole heavens are the Lord's : the earth hath He given to the children of men. 17 The dead praise not Thee, O Lord : neither all they that go down into silence. 18 But we will praise the Lord : from this time forth for evermore. Praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. But we will praise : the Lord. The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5. The Lord direct your hearts into the Love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. iy. Thanks be to God. In the Services of the Season, this Chapter is said at Vespers (1.) daily from Epiphany to Septua- gesima ; (2.) on all week-days from Septuagesima to the First Sunday in Lent ; and (3.) daily from Trinity to Advent. Hymn. Lucis Creator optime. blest Creator of the light, Who niakest the day with radiance bright, And o'er the forming world didst call The light from Chaos first of all ; AT VESPERS. 193 Whose wisdom joined in meet array The morn and eve, and named them day; Night comes with all its darkling fears. Kegard Thy People's prayers and tears. Lest,sunk in sin, and whelmed with strife, They lose the gift of endless life ; "While thinking but the thoughts of time, They weave new chains of woe and crime. But grant them grace that they may strain The heavenly gate and prize to gain ; Each harmful lure aside to cast, And purge away each error past. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine onlv Son ; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. f. Lord, let my prayer be set forth. IV- In Thy sight as the In- cense. In the Services of the Season, this Hymn, V. and R/. are said (1.) on all Sundays from Epiphany to Lent, and (2.) daily from Trinity to Advent. Antiphon (as in the Pro- per Servi- ces.) 3Iu qui feat, St. Luke i. My soul doth magni- fy the Lord : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For He hath regard- ed : the lowli- ness of His handmaiden. For behold, from hence- forth : all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath magni- fied me : and holy is His j^anie. And His mercy is on them that 194 THE PSALTER. fear Him : throughout all genera- tions. He hath showed strength with His arm : He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat : and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things : and the rich He hath sent empty away. He remembering His mercy hath holpen His servant Israel : as He promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Antiphon (as in the Proper Ser- vices.) f. The Lord be with you. IV- And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The Collect of the day. f. The Lord be with you. Tty. And with thy spirit. ~f. Bless we the Lord. 1^. Thanks be to God. MEMORIALS AT VESPERS. Of the Incarnation of our Lord, in Advent. Antiphon. Fear not, Mary : for thou hast found favour with God, and behold thou shalt bring forth a Son. ( On Sundays and Holy- Days is added Alleluia.) f. There shall come forth a Rod out of the stem of Jesse. f£. A Branch shall grow out of his roots. Let us pray. WE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts ; that as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the mes- sage of an Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Resurrec- tion ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. At other times, except during the Octave of the Nativity and from Maundy Thursday to Low Sun- day, inclusive. Antiphon. When Thou wast born of a Virgin ineffably, then were the Scriptures fulfilled. As the dew upon the fleece didst Thou descend to save mankind : we praise Thee, O our God. {On Sundays and Holy -Days is added Alleluia.) f. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel. 1^?. For He hath visited and Redeemed His people. Let us pray. WE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts ; that as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection: through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Memorial of All Saints, to be said throughout the year except on Saints' Days, and from Maundy Thursday to Low Sunday, in- clusive. Antiphon. O how glorious is the Kingdom where all the Saints rejoice with Christ : they are AT VESPEES. 195 clothed in white robes, and follow the Lamb whithersoever He go- eth. ( On Sundays and Holy-Days is added Alleluia.) ~f. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye Righteous. ty. Be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Let us pray. O ALMIGHTY God, Who hast knit together Thine elect in one Communion and fellowship, in the mystical Body of Thy Son Christ our Lord ; Grant us grace so to follow Thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeak- able Joys, which Thou hast pre- pared for them that unfeignedly love Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Memorial of penitent sinners, to be said at Vespers on all week- days {except Saturdays) from Ash- Wednesday till Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive. Antiphon. Who knoweth if the Lord will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind Him? It. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins. fy. Neither reward us after our iniquities. Let us pray. O LORD, we beseech Thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and spare all those who confess their sins unto Thee ; that they, whose consciences by sin are accused, by Thy merciful pardon may be ab- solved ; through Christ our Lord. Memorial of the Resurrection, to be said at Vespers on Sundays, from Low Sunday till the Ascension. Antiphon. And when they looked they saw that the stone was rolled away, for it was very great. Alleluia. T. The Lord is Risen. R?. As He said. Alleluia. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY God, Who through Thy Only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting Life ; We humbly be- seech Thee, that, as by Thy spe- cial grace preventing us Thou dost put into our minds good de- sires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Memorial of the Resurrection, to be said at Vespers on week-days from Low Sunday till the As- cension. Antiphon. Go quickly, and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead. Alleluia. "f. The Lord is Risen indeed. iy. And hath appeared to Si- mon. Alleluia. Collect of Easter Day as above. Memorial of the Passion of our Lord, to be said at Vespers daily from Trinity Sunday till Advent. Antiphon. We adore Thee, O Christ, and bless Thee, for by Thy Cross Thou hast redeemed the 196 THE PSALTEE. world. (On Sundays and Holy- Days is added Alleluia.) T. By the power of the Cross. fy. Deliver us from our ene- mies, O God. Let us pray. O GOD, Who to enlighten the darkness of the world didst vouch- safe to mount upon the Holy Cross, may it please Thee to enlighten our hearts and bodies, Thou Sa- viour of the world, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. "f . The Lord be with you. ^?. And with thy spirit. May the souls of the Faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. MONDAY AT VESPEES. f. O God, make speed to save us. I^r. O Lord, make haste to help us. "f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; R?. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, in- clusive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. The Lord hath in- clined. Dilexi quoniam. Ps. cxvi. 1 I am well pleased : that the Lord hath heard the voice of my prayer ; 2 That He hath inclined His ear unto me : therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live. 3 The snares of death com- passed me round about : and the pains of hell gat hold upon me. 4 I shall find trouble and hea- viness, and I will call upon the Name of the Lord : O Lord, I beseech Thee, deliver my soul. 5 Gracious is the Lord, and righteous : yea, our God is mer- ciful. 6 The Lord preserveth the sim- ple : I was in misery, and He helped me. 7 Turn again then unto thy rest, O my soul : for the Lord hath rewarded thee. 8 And why? Thou hast de- livered my soul from death : mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 9 I will walk before the Lord : in the land of the living. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. The Lord hath in- clined : His ear unto me. Antiphon. I believed. Credidi. Ps. cxvi. 10. 10 1 believed, and therefore will I speak ; but I was sore troubled : I said in my haste, All men are liars. 11 What reward shall I give unto the Lord : for all the bene- fits that He hath done unto me ? 12 I will receive the Cup of Salvation : and call upon the Name of the Lord. 13 I will pay my vows now in the presence of all His people : AT VESPEBS. 197 right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. 14 Behold, O Lord, how that I am Thy servant : I am Thy ser- vant, and the son of Thine hand- maid ; Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder. 15 I will offer to Thee the Sa- crifice of Thanksgiving : and will call upon the Name of the Lord. 16 I will pay my vows unto the Lord, in the sight of all His people : in the courts of the Lord's house, even in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. I believed : and there- fore will I speak. Antiphon. O praise the Lord. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxvii. 1 O praise the Lord, all ye hea- then : praise Him, all ye nations. 2 For His merciful kindness is ever more and more towards us : and the truth of the Lord en- dureth for ever. Praise the Lord. G-lory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. O praise the Lord : all ye heathen. ion. I called. Ad Dominum. Ps. cxx. 1 When I was in troublel called upon the Lord : and He heard me. 2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips : and from a de- ceitful tongue. 3 What reward shall be given or done unto thee, thou false tongue : even mighty and sharp arrows, with hot burning coals. 4 Wo is me, that I am con- strained to dwell with Mesech : and to have my habitation among the tents of Kedar. 5 My soul hath long dwelt among them : that are enemies unto peace. 6 I labour for peace, but when I speak unto them thereof : they make them ready to battle. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. I called : upon the Lord. Antiphon. My help. Levavi oculos. Ps. cxxi. 1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills : from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh even from the Lord : Who hath made heaven and earth. 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved : and He that keepeth thee will not sleep. 4 Behold, He that keepeth Is- rael : shall neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord Himself is thy Keeper : the Lord is thy Defence upon thy right hand ; 6 So that the sun shall not burn thee by day : neither the moon by night. 7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil : yea, it is even He that shall keep thy soul. 8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in : from this time forth for evermore. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. My help : cometh even from the Lord. The Chapter, 2 Thess. hi. 5. The Lord direct your hearts in- to the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. I#. Thanks be to God. In Services of the Season, this Chapter is said at Vespers (1.) daily from Epiphany to Sep- tuagesima ; (2.) on all week-days 198 TI1E PSALTER. from Septa agesima to the First Sunday in Lent; and (3.) daily from Trinity to Advent. Hymn for Mondays from Epiphany to Lent. Immense coeli Conditor. great Creator of the sky, Who wouldest not the floods on high "With earthly waters to confound, But madest the firmament their bound ; The floods above Thou didst ordain ; The floods below Thou didst restrain : That moisture might attemper heat, Lest the parched earth should ruin meet. Upon our souls, good Lord, bestow The gift of grace in endless flow : Lest some renewed deceit or wile Of former sin should us beguile. Let Faith discover heavenly light ; So shall its rays direct us right ; And let this Faith each error chase ; And never give to falsehood place. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. ^f. Lord, let my prayer be set forth. B/. In Thy sight as the Incense. In the Services of the Season, this Hymn, ~f. and B/., are said on Mondays from Epiphany to Lent. From Trinity to Advent are said the Hymn, f. and B/., p. 192. Antiphon. My soul doth mag- nify. Magnificat, St. Luke i. Antiphon. My soul doth mag- nify : the Lord. Herefolloiv the week-day Prayers, thus, (all kneeling.) Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father, &c. f~. I said, Lord, be merciful unto me. B/. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. t. Turn Thee again, O Lord, at the last. B/. And be gracious unto Thy servants. T. Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. B/. As we do put our trust in Thee. T. Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness. R/. And Thy saints sing with joyfulness. f~. O Lord, save the Queen. B/. And mercifully hear us when we call upon Thee. f. O G-od, save Thy servants and handmaidens. B/. Which put their trust in Thee. f. O Lord, save Thy people. Bj. And bless Thine inherit- ance. f~. Peace be within Thy walls. B/. And plenteousness within Thy palaces. ~f. Let us pray for the dead in Christ. R/. Grant them, O Lord, eternal rest, and let everlasting light shine upon them. A'. Hearken unto my voice, O Lord, when I cry unto Thee. B/. Have mercy upon me, and hear me. Miserere mei Deus, Ps. \\.,p. 177. [This Psalm maybe here omitted, except on week-days in Lent, tvhen it shall always be said, and folloived by AT VESPERS. 199 Deprofundis. Ps. cxxx. Against Envy. 1 Out of the deep have I called unto Thee, O Lord : Lord, hear my voice. 2 O let Thine ears consider well : the voice of my complaint. 3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be ex- treme to mark what is done amiss : O Lord, who may abide it ? 4 For there is mercy with Thee : therefore shalt Thou be feared. 5 I look for the Lord ; my soul doth wait for Him : in His word is my trust. 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord : before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy : and with Him is plenteous Re- demption. 8 And He shall redeem Israel : from all his sins. Glory be to the Father, &c] At the end of the Psalm, let the Reader \_if a Priest rise from his knees, go to the step of the sanctuary, and~\ say, f~. O Lord, arise, help us. ty. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. 'f. Turn Thee again, O Lord God of Hosts. Itf. Show the light of Thy Coun- tenance, and we shall be whole. ¥. O Lord, hear my prayer. fy. And let my cry come unto Thee. f. The Lord be with you. fy. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Collect as in the Proper Services. *fy. The Lord be with you. IV- And with thy spirit. f". Bless we the Lord. ty. Thanks be to God. Then follow the Memorials, Sfc. p. 194. TUESDAY AT VESPEES. f. O God, make speed to save us. ~B$. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; R?. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. We will go. Lcetatus sum. Ps. cxxii. 1 I was glad when they said unto me : We will go into the House of the Lord. 2 Our feet shall stand in thy gates : O Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built as a city : that is at unity in itself. 4 For thither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord : to testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord. 5 For there is the seat of judg- ment : even the seat of the house of David. 6 O pray for the peace of Je- rusalem : they shall prosper that love thee. 7 Peace be within thy walls : and plenteousness within thy pa- laces. 8 For my brethren and com- 200 THE PSALTEB. panions' sakes : I will wish thee prosperity. 9 Yea, because of the House of the Lord our God : I will seek to do thee good. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. We will go : gladly into the House of the Lord. ion. O Thou that dwellest. AdTe levavi oculos meos. Ps . cxxiii. 1 Unto Thee lift I up mine eyes : O Thou that dwellest in the Heavens. 2 Behold, even as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress : even so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until He have mercy upon us. 3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us : for we are utterly despised. 4 Our soul is filled with the scornful reproof of the wealthy : and with the despitefulness of the proud. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. O Thou that dwell- est : in the heavens, have mercy upon us. Antiphon. Our help. Nisi quia Dominies. Ps. exxiv. 1 If the Lord Himself had not been on our side, now may Israel say : if the Lord Himself had not been on our side, when men rose up against us ; 2 They had swallowed us up quick : when they were so wrath- fully displeased at us. 3 Yea, the waters had drowned us : and the stream had gone over our soul. 4 The deep waters of the proud : had gone even over our soul. 5 But praised be the Lord : Who hath not given us over for a prey unto their teeth. 6 Our soul is escaped even as a bird out of the snare of the fowler : the snare is broken, and we are delivered. 7 Our help standeth in the Name of the Lord : Who hath made heaven and earth. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Our help : standeth in the Name of the Lord. Antiphon. Do well. Qui confidunt. Ps. exxv. 1 They that put their trust in the Lord shall be even as the mount SioQ : which may not be re- moved, but standeth fast for ever. 2 The hills stand about Jeru- salem : even so standeth the Lord round about His people, from this time forth for evermore. 3 For the rod of the ungodly cometh not into the lot of the righteous : lest the righteous put their hand unto wickedness. 4 Do well, O Lord : unto those that are good and true of heart. 5 As for such as turn back unto their own wickedness : the Lord shall lead them forth with the evil-doers ; but peace shall be upon Israel. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Do well : O Lord, unto those that are good and true of heart. Antiphon. Then were we like\ In convertendo. Ps. exxvi. 1 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion : then were we like unto them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter : and our tongue with joy. AT VESPEES. 201 3 Then said tkey among the heathen : The Lord hath done Great Things for them. 4 Yea, the Lord hath done Great Things for us already : whereof we rejoice. 5 Turn our captivity, O Lord : as the rivers in the south. 6 They that sow in tears : shall reap in joy. 7 He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed : shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Then were we like : unto them that dream. The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5. The Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. ty. Thanks be to God. In Services of the Season, this Chapter is said at Vespers (1.) daily from Epiphany to Sep- tuagesima ; (2.) on week-days from Septuagesima to the First Sunday in Lent; and (3.) daily from Trinity to Advent. Hymn for Tuesdays from Epiphany to ■ Lent. Telluris ingens Conditor. Earth's mighty Maker, "Whose command Raised from the sea the solid land ; And drove each billowy heap away, And bade the earth stand firm for aye : That so with flowers of golden hue, The seeds of each it might renew ; And fruit-trees bearing fruit might yield, And pleasant pasture of the field : Our spirit's rankling wounds efface With dewy freshness of Thy grace : That grief may cleanse each deed of ill, And o'er each lust may triumph still. Let every soul Thy law obey, And keep from every evil way ; Rejoice each promised good to win, And flee from every mortal sin. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ; "Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. f. Lord, let my prayer be set forth. R/. In Thy sight as the Incense. In Services of the Season, this Hymn, ~f . and R/., are said on Tuesdays from Epiphany to Lent. From Trinity to Advent are said the Hymn',f. and B?.,p. 192. Antiphon. My spirit hath re- joiced. Magnificat, St. Luke i. Antiphon. My spirit hath re- joiced in God my Saviour. The week-day Prayers, p. 198, ivith Miserere, Ps. li., and the rest. The Proper Collect. 'f. The Lord be with you. R/. And with thy spirit. f'. Bless we the Lord. R/. Thanks be to God. The Memorials, fyc, p. 194. WEDNESDAY AT VESPEES. f". O God, make speed to save us. R?. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost; R/. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. 202 THE PSALTER. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, in- clusive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. Happy is the man. Nisi Dominus. Ps. cxxvii. 1 Except the Lord build the house : their labour is but lost that build it. 2 Except the Lord keep the city : the watchman waketh but in vain. 3 It is but lost labour that ye haste to rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of carefulness : for so He giveth His beloved sleep. 4 Lo, children, and the fruit of the womb : are an heritage and gift that cometh of the Lord. 5 Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant : even so are the young children. 6 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them : they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Happy is the man : that hath his quiver full. Antiphon. Blessed are all they. JSeati omnes. Ps. cxxviii. 1 Blessed are all they that fear the Lord : and walk in His ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the la- bours of thine hands : O well is thee, and happy shalt thou be. 3 Thy wife shall be as the fruit- ful vine : upon the walls of thine house. 4 Thy children like the olive- branches : round about thy table. 5 Lo, thus shall the man be blessed : that feareth the Lord. 6 The Lord from out of Sion shall so bless thee : that thou shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long. 7 Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's children : and peace up- on Israel. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Blessed are all they : that fear the Lord. Antiphon. We wish you good luck. Scepe expugnaverunt. Ps. cxxix. 1 Many a time have they fought against me from my youth up : may Israel now say : 2 Yea, many a time have they vexed me from my youth up : but they have not prevailed against me. 3 The plowers plowed upon my back : and made long furrows. 4 But the righteous Lord : hath hewn the snares of the ungodly in pieces. 5 Let them be confounded and turned backward : as many as have evil will at Sion. 6 Let them be even as the grass growing upon the house- tops : which withereth afore it be plucked up ; 7 Whereof the mower filleth not his hand : neither he that bindeth up the sheaves his bosom. 8 So that they who go by say not so much as, The Lord prosper you : we wish you good luck in the Name of the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. We wish you good luck : in the Name of the Lord. Antiphon. Out of the deep. De profundis. Ps. cxxx. 1 Out of the deep have I called unto Thee, O Lord : Lord, hear my voice. AT VESPEES. 203 2 O let Thine ears consider well : the voice of my complaint. 3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be ex- treme to mark what is done amiss : Lord, who may abide it ? 4 For there is mercy with Thee : therefore shalt Thou be feared. 5 I look for the Lord ; my soul doth wait for Him : in His word is my trust. 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord : before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy : and with Him is plenteous Re- demption. 8 And He shall redeem Israel : from all his sins. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Out of the deep :have 1 called unto Thee, O Lord. Antiphon. O Israel. Domine, non est. Ps. cxxxi. 1 Lord, I am not high-minded : I have no proud looks. 2 I do not exercise myself in great matters : which are too high for me. 3 But I refrain my soul, and keep it low, like as a child that is weaned from his mother : yea, my soul is even as a weaned child. 4 O Israel, trust in the Lord : from this time forth for evermore. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. O Israel : trust in the Lord. The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5. The Lord direct your hearts in- to the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. R/. Thanks be to God. In Services of the Season, this Chapter is said at Vespers (1.) daily from Epiphany to Sep- tuagesima; (2.) on allweek-days from Septuagesima to the First Sunday in Lent ; and (3.) daily from Trinity to Advent. Hymn for Wednesdays from Epiphany to First Sunday in Lent. Coeli Deus sanctissime. God, "Whose Hand hath spread the sky And all its shining hosts on high, And painting it with fiery light, Made it so beauteous and so bright : Thou, when the Wednesday was begun, Didst frame the circle of the Sun, And set the Moon for ordered change, And planets for their wider range : To night and day, by certain line, Their varying bounds Thou didst assign ; And gav'st a signal, known and meet, For months begun and months complete. Enlighten Thou the hearts of men : Polluted souls make pure again ; Unloose the bands of guilt within ; Remove the burden of our sin. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. It. Lord, let my prayer be set forth. R/. In Thy sight as the Incense. In Services of the Season, this Hymn, ~f. and R?. are said, on Wednesdays from Epiphany to Lent. From Trinity to Advent are said the Hymn, f. and R/., p. 192. Antiphon. O Lord my God. Magnificat, St. Luke i. Antiphon. O Lord my God : Thou hast regarded my lowliness. The week-day Prayers, p. 198, with Miserere, Ps. li., and the rest. The Proper Collect. 204 THE PSALTER. f. The Lord be with you. Tty. And with thy spirit. *f. Bless we the Lord. Jfy. Thanks be to God. The Memorials, Sfc, p. 194. THUBSDAY AT VESPEES. f. O God, make speed to save us. ~fy. O Lord, make haste to help us. Ht. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; ty. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from Septuagesima Sunday to Wednesday in Holy Week, in- clusive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. And all. Memento Domine. Ps. cxxxii. 1 Lord, remember David : and all his trouble ; 2 How he sware unto the Lord : and vowed a vow unto the Al- mighty God of Jacob ; 3 I will not come within the tabernacle of mine house : nor climb up into my bed. 4 I will not suffer mine eyes to nor mine eyelids to slum- ber : neither the temples of my head to take any rest. 5 Until I find out a place for the temple of the Lord : an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. 6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata : and found it in the wood. 7 We will go into His taber- nees nacle : and fall low on our knees before His footstool. 8 Arise, O Lord, into Thy rest- ing-place : Thou, and the ark of Thy strength. 9 Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness : and let Thy saints sing with joyfulness. 10 For Thy servant David's sake : turn not away the presence of Thine Anointed. 11 The Lord hath made a faith- ful oath unto David : and He shall not shrink from it. 12 Of the fruit of thy body : shall I set upon thy seat. 13 If thy children will keep My covenant, and My testimonies that I shall learn them : their children also shall sit upon thy seat for evermore. 14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion to be an habitation for Him- self : He hath longed for her. 15 This shall be My rest for ever : here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein. 16 I will bless her victuals with increase : and will satisfy her poor with bread. 17 I will deck her priests with health : and her saints shall re- joice and sing. 18 There shall I make the horn of David to flourish : I have or- dained a lantern for Mine An- ointed. 19 As for His enemies, I shall clothe them with shame : but upon Himself shall His crown flourish. Glory be to the Father, &c. . And all : his trouble. Antiphon. Behold, how good. Ecce, quam bonum ! Ps. cxxxiii. 1 Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is : brethren, to dwell together in Unity ! AT VESPERS. 205 2 It is like the precious oint- ment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard : even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing. 3 Like as the dew of Hermon : which fell upon the hill of Sion. 4 For there the Lord promised His blessing : and life for ever- more. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Behold, how good : and joyful a thing. Antiphon. Whatsoever. Laud ate ±fo Ps. cxxxv. 1 O praise the Lord, laud ye the Name of the Lord : praise it, O ye servants of the Lord ! 2 Ye that stand in the house of the Lord : in the courts of the house of our God. 3 O praise the Lord, for the Lord is gracious : O sing praises unto His Name, for it is lovely. 4 For why? the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto Himself •. and Israel for His own possession. 5 For I know that the Lord is great : and that our Lord is above all gods. 6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did He in heaven, and in earth : and in the sea, and in all deep places. 7 He bringeth forth the clouds from the ends of the world : and sendeth forth lightnings with the rain, bringing the winds out of His treasures. 8 He smote the first-born of Egypt : both of man and beast. 9 He hath sent tokens and won- ders into the midst of thee, O thou land of Egypt : upon Pha- raoh, and all his servants. 10 He smote divers nations : and slew mighty kings ; 11 Sehon king of the Amorites, and Og the king of Basan : and all the kingdoms of Canaan ; 12 And gave their land to be an heritage : even an heritage unto Israel His people. 13 Thy Name, O Lord, endur- eth for ever : so doth Thy memo- rial, O Lord, from one generation to another. 14 For the Lord will avenge His people : and be gracious unto His servants. 15 As for the images of the heathen, they are but silver and gold : the work of men's hands. 16 They have mouths, and speak not : eyes have they, but they see not. 17 They have ears, and yet they hear not : neither is there any breath in their mouths. 18 They that make them are like unto them : and so are all they that put their trust in them. 19 Praise the Lord, ye house of Israel : praise the Lord, ye house of Aaron. 20 Praise the Lord, ye house of Levi : ye that fear the Lord, praise the Lord. 21 Praised be the Lord ©ut of Sion : Who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Whatsoever: the Lord pleased, that did He. Antiphon. For His Mercy. Confitemini Domino. Ps. cxxxvi. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious : and His Mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of all gods : for His Mercy endur- eth for ever. 3 O thank the Lord of all lords : for His Mercy endureth for ever. 4 Who only doeth great won- 206 THE PSALTER. ders : for His Mercy endureth for ever. 5 Who by His excellent wis- dom made the heavens : for His Mercy endureth for ever. 6 Who laid out the earth above the waters : for His Mercy en- dureth for ever. 7 Who hath made great lights : for His Mercy endureth for ever ; 8 The sun to rule the day : for His Mercy endureth for ever ; 9 The moon and the stars to govern the night : for His Mercy endureth for ever. 10 Who smote Egypt with their first-born : for His Mercy endur- eth for ever ; 11 And brought out Israel from among them : for His Mercy en- dureth for ever. 12 With a mighty hand, and stretched out arm : for His Mercy endureth for ever ; 13 Who divided the Eed Sea in two parts : for His Mercy endur- eth for ever ; 14 And made Israel to go through the midst of it : for His Mercy endureth for ever. 15 But as for Pharaoh and his host, He overthrew them in the Eed Sea : for His Mercy endur- eth for ever. 16 Who led His people through the wilderness : for His Mercy endureth for ever. 17 Who smote great kings : for His Mercy endureth for ever. 18 Yea, and slew mighty kings : for His Mercy endureth for ever ; 19 Sehon king of the Amorites : for His Mercy endureth for ever ; 20 And Og the king of Basan : for His Mercy endureth for ever ; 21 And gave away their land for an heritage : for His Mercy endureth for ever ; 22 Even for an heritage unto Israel His servant : for His Mercy endureth for ever ; 23 Who remembered us when we were in trouble : for His Mercy endureth for ever. 24 And hath delivered us from our enemies : for His Mercy en- dureth for ever. 25 Who giveth food to all flesh : for His Mercy endureth for ever. 26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven : for His Mercy endur- eth for ever. 27 O give thanks unto the Lord of lords : for His Mercy endureth for ever. G-lory be to the Father, &c. Antiplion. For His Mercy : en- dureth for ever. Antiphon. Sing us. Super flumina. Ps. cxxxvii. 1 By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept : when we re- membered thee, O Sion. 2 As for our harps, we hanged them up : upon the trees that are therein. 3 For they that led us away captive required of us then a song, and melody, in our heaviness : Sing us one of the songs of Sion. 4 How shall we sing the Lord's song : in a strange land ? 5 If I forget thee, O Jerusa- lem : let my right hand forget her cunning. 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth : yea, if I prefer not Jerusalem in my mirth. 7 Remember the children of E- dom, O Lord, in the day of Jerusa- lem : how they said, Down with it, down with it, even to the ground. 8 O daughter of Babylon, wasted with misery : yea, happy shall he be that rewardeth thee, as thou hast served us. AT VESPEHS. 207 9 Blessed shall lie be that tak- eth thy children : and throweth them against the stones. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Sing us : one of the songs of Sion. The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5. The Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. ty. Thanks be to God. In Services of the Season this Chapter is said at Vespers (1.) daily from Epiphany to Septua- gesima ; (2.) on all week-days from Septuagesima to the First Sunday in Lent ; and (3.) daily from Trinity to Advent. Hymn for Thursdays, from Epiphany to the First Sunday in Lent. Magnoe Deus potential Almighty God, Who from the flood Didst bring to light a twofold brood ; Part in the firmament to fly, And part in ocean depths to lie : Appointing fishes in the sea, And fowls in open air to be ; That each, by origin the same, Its separate dwelling-place might claim : Grant that Thy servants, by the tide • Of Blood and Water purified, No guilty fall from Thee may know, Nor death eternal undergo. Let none despair through sin's distress ; Be none puffed up with boastfulness : That contrite hearts be not dismayed, Nor haughty souls in ruin laid. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. *f. Lord, let my prayer be set forth. B/. In Thy sight as the Incense. From Trinity to Advent is said the Hymn, with the f. and B/., p. 192'. Antiphon. He hath put down. Magnificat, St. Luke i. Antiphon. He hath put down : the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek that confess His Christ. The week-day Prayers, p. 198, with Miserere, Ps. li., and the rest. The Proper Collect. f~. The Lord be with you. B^r. And with thy spirit. ~t. Bless we the Lord. R/. Thanks be to God. The Memorials, Sfc, p. 194. FRIDAY AT VESPEES. y. O God, make speed to save us. ByT. O Lord, make haste to help us. /. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; B/. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. Put from Septuagesima to Wed- nesday in Holy Week, inclusive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. Before the gods. Conftebor Tibi. Ps. cxxxviii. 1 I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, with my whole heart : even before the gods will I sing praise unto Thee. 2 I will worship toward Thy holy temple, and praise Thy Name, because of Thy lovingkindness and truth : for Thou hast magni- fied Thy Name, and Thy Word, above all things. 208 THE PSALTEK. 3 When I called upon Thee, Thou heardest me : and enduedst my soul with much strength. 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise Thee, O Lord : for they have heard the words of Thy mouth. 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord : that great is the glory of the Lord. 6 For though the Lord be high, yet hath He respect unto the lowly : as for the proud, He be- holdeth them afar off. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, yet shalt Thou refresh me : Thou shalt stretch forth Thy Hand upon the furiousness of mine enemies, and Thy right Hand shall save me. 8 The Lord shall make good His lovingkindness toward me : yea, Thy Mercy, O Lord, endur- eth for ever ; despise not then the works of Thine own hands. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Before the gods : will I sing praise unto Thee, my God. Antiphon. O Lord, Thou hast searched. Domine, probasti. Ps. cxxxix. 1 O Lord, Thou hast searched me out, and known me : Thou knowest my down-sitting, and mine up-rising ; Thou understand- est my thoughts long before. 2 Thou art about my path, and about my bed : and spiest out all my ways. 3 For lo, there is not a word in my tongue : but Thou, O Lord, knowest it altogether. 4 Thou hast fashioned me be- hind and before : and laid Thine Hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too won- derful and excellent for me : I cannot attain unto it. 6 Whither shall I go then from Thy Spirit : or whither shall I go then from Thy Presence ? 7 If I climb up into heaven, Thou art there : if I go down to hell, Thou art there also. 8 If I take the wings of the morning : and remain in the ut- termost parts of the sea ; 9 Even there also shall Thy Hand lead me : and Thy Eight Hand shall hold me. 10 If I say, Peradventure the darkness shall cover me : then shall my night be turned to day. 11 Yea, the darkness is no darkness with Thee, but the night is as clear as the day : the dark- ness and light to Thee are both alike. 12 For my reins are Thine : Thou hast covered me in my mo- ther's womb. 13 I will give thanks unto Thee, for I am fearfully and won- derfully made : marvellous are Thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well. 14 My bones are not hid from Thee : though I be made secretly, and fashioned beneath in the earth. 15 Thine eyes did see my sub- stance, yet being imperfect : and in Thy book were all my members written ; 16 Which clay by day were fashioned : when as yet there was none of them. 17 How dear are Thy counsels unto me, O God : O how great is the sum of them ! 18 If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand : when I wake up I am present with Thee. 19 Wilt Thou not slay the wicked, O God : depart from me, ye blood-thirsty men. AT VESPEES. 209 20 For they speak unrigh- teously against Thee : and Thine enemies take Thy Name in vain. 21 Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate Thee : and am not I grieved with those that rise up against Thee ? 22 Yea, I hate them right sore : even as though they were mine enemies. 23 Try me, O God, and seek the ground of my heart : prove me, and examine my thoughts. 24 Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me : and lead me in the way everlasting. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. O Lord, Thou hast searched : me out and known me. Antiphon. Preserve me. Eripe me, Domine. Ps. cxl. 1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man : and preserve me from the wicked man. 2 Who imagine mischief in their hearts : and stir up strife all the day long. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent : adder's poison is under their lips. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the ungodly : preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings. 5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords :yea, and set trap sin my way. 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God : hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord. 7 O Lord God, Thou strength of my health : Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. 8 Let not the ungodly have his desire, O Lord : let not his mis- chievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud. 9 Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them : that compass me about. 10 Let hot burning coals fall upon them : let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again. 11 A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth : evil shall hunt the wicked person to overthrow him. 12 Sure I am that the Lord will avenge the poor : and maintain the cause of the helpless. 13 The righteous also shall give thanks unto Thy Name : and the just shall continue in Thy sight. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Preserve me : from the wicked man. Antiphon. Lord, I call. Domine, clamavi. Ps. cxli. 1 Lord, I call upon Thee, haste Thee unto me : and consider my voice when I cry unto Thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth in Thy sight as the incense : and let the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth : and keep the door of my lips. 4 O let not mine heart be in- clined to any evil thing : let me not be occupied in ungodly works with the men that work wicked- ness, lest I eat of such things as please them. 5 Let the righteous rather smite me friendly : and reprove me. 6 But let not their precious balms break my head : yea, I will pray yet against their wickedness. 7 Let their judges be over- thrown in stony places : that they may hear my words, for they are sweet. 8 Our bones lie scattered before 210 THE PSALTER. the pit : like as when one breaketh and heweth wood upon the earth. 9 But mine eyes look unto Thee, O Lord God : in Thee is my trust, O cast not out my soul. 10 Keep me from the snare that they have laid for me : and from the traps of the wicked doers. 11 Let the ungodly fall into their own nets together : and let me ever escape them. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Lord, I call : upon Thee, haste Thee unto me. Antiphon. Thou art my portion. Voce mea ad Dominum. Ps. cxlii. 1 I cried unto the Lord with my voice : yea, even unto the Lord did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaints before Him : and showed Him of my trouble. 3 When my spirit was in heavi- ness Thou knewest my path : in the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. 4 I looked also upon my right hand : and saw there was no man that would know me. 5 I had no place to flee unto : and no man cared for my soul. 6 I cried unto Thee, O Lord, and said : Thou art my hope, and my portion in the land of the living. 7 Consider my complaint : for I am brought very low. 8 O deliver me from my perse- cutors : for they are too strong for me. 9 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto Thy Name : which thing if Thou wilt grant me, then shall the righteous resort unto my company. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Thou art myportion : in the land of the living. The Chapter, 2 Thess. iii. 5. The Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. R/. Thanks be to God. In Services of the Season, this Chapter is said at Vespers (1.) daily from Epiphany to Sep- tuagesima ; (2.) on all week- days from Septuagesima to the First Sunday in Lent ; and (3.) daily from Trinity to Advent. Hymn for Fridays from Epiphany to the First Sunday in Lent. Plasmator hominis Deus. Maker of men, from Heaven Thy Throne Who orderest all things, God alone ; By Whose decree the teeming earth To reptile and to beast gave birth : The mighty forms that fill the land, Instinct with life at Thy command, Thou gav'st subdued to human kind For service in their rank assigned. From all Thy servants chase away Whate'er of thought impure to-day Hath mingled with the heart's intent, Or with the actions hath been blent. In Heaven Thine endless joys bestow, But grant Thy gifts of grace below : From chains of strife our souls release ; Bind fast the gentle bands of peace. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. "f. Lord, let my prayer be set forth. R/. In Thy sight as the Incense. From Trinity to Advent is said the Hymn, with the *f. and R/., p. 192. Antiphon. God hath holpen. Magnificat, St. Luke i. AT VESPERS. 211 Antiphon. GodhathholpenrHis servant Israel, as He promised Abraham and his seed; and He hath exalted the humble for ever. The week-day Prayers, p. 198, with Miserere, Ps. li., and the rest. The Proper Collect. /. The Lord be with you. I\?. And with thy spirit. f~. Bless we the Lord. IV- Thanks be to God. The Memorials, Sfc.,p. 194. SATURDAY AT VESPEES ; OTHER- WISE THE FIRST VE8PEES OF SUNDAY. "f. O God, make speed to save us. I$r. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; B/- As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. Put from Septuagesima to Wed- nesday in ffoly Week, inclu- sive, is said instead, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. Antiphon. Blessed be. Penedictus Dominus. Ps. cxliv. 1 Blessed be the Lord my Strength : Who teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight; 2 My Hope and my Fortress, my Castle and Deliverer, my De- fender in Whom I trust : Who subdueth my people that is under me. 3 Lord, what is man, that Thou hast such respect unto him : or the son of man, that Thou so re- garde st him ? 4 Man is like a thing of nought : his time passeth away like a sha- dow. 5 Bow Thy heavens, O Lord, and come down : touch the moun- tains, and they shall smoke. 6 Cast forth Thy lightnings, and tear them : shoot out Thine arrows, and consume them. 7 Send down Thine hand from above : deliver me, and take me out of the great waters, from the hand of strange children ; 8 Whose mouth talketh of va- nity : and their right hand is a right hand of wickedness. 9 I will sing a new song unto Thee, O God : and sing praises unto Thee upon a ten-stringed lute. 10 Thou hast given victory un- to kings : and hast delivered Da- vid Thy servant from the peril of the sword. 11 Save me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children : whose mouth talketh of vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of iniquity. 12 That our sons may grow up as the young plants : and that our daughters may be as the polished corners of the temple. 13 That our garners may be full and plenteous with all manner of store : that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets. 14 That our oxen may be strong to labour, that there be no decay : no leading into captivity, and no complaining in our streets. 15 Happy are the people that 212 THE PSALTER. are in such a case : yea, blessed are the people who have the Lord for their God. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Blessed be : the Lord my Strength. Antiphon. For ever. Exaltabo Te, Deus. Ps. cxlv. 1 I will magnify Thee, O God, my King : and I will praise Thy Name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I give thanks unto Thee : and praise Thy Name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and mar- vellous, worthy to be praised : there is no end of His greatness. 4 One generation shall praise Thy works unto another : and de- clare Thy power. 5 As for me, I will be talking of Thy worship : Thy glory, Thy praise, and wondrous works ; 6 So that men shall speak of the might of Thy marvellous acts : and I will also tell of Thy great- ness. 7 The memorial of Thine abun- dant kindness shall be showed : and men shall sing of Thy righ- teousness. 8 The Lord is gracious and merciful : longsuffering, and of great goodness. 9 The Lord is loving unto every man : and His mercy is over all His works. 10 All Thy works praise Thee, O Lord : and Thy saints give thanks unto Thee. 11 They show the glory of Thy kingdom : and talk of Thy power ; 12 That Thy power, Thy glory, and mightiness of Thy kingdom : might be known unto men. 13 Th) r kingdom is an everlast- ing kingdom : and Thy dominion endureth throughout all ages. 14 The Lord upholdeth all such as fall : and lifteth up all those that are down. 15 The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord : and Thou givest them their meat in due season. 16 Thou openest Thine Hand : and fillest all things living with plenteousness. 17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways : and holy in all His works. 18 The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him : yea, all such as call upon Him faithfully. 19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear Him : He also will hear their cry, and will help them. 20 The Lord preserveth all them that love Him : but scattereth abroad all the ungodly. 21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord : and let all flesh give thanks unto His holy Name for ever and ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. For ever : and ever. Antiphon. "While I live. Lauda, anima mea. Ps. cxlvi. 1 Praise the Lord, O my soul ; while I live will I praise the Lord : yea, as long as I have any being I will sing praises unto my God. 2 O put not your trust in princes, nor in any child of man : for there is no help in them. 3 For when the breath of man goeth forth he shall turn again to his earth : and then all his thoughts perish. 4 Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help : and whose hope is in the Lord his God: 5 Who made heaven and earth, AT VESPEES. 213 the sea, and all that therein is : Who keepeth His promise for ever; 6 Who helpeth them to right that suffer wrong : Who feedeth the hungry. 7 The Lord looseth men out of prison : the Lord giveth sight to the blind. 8 The Lord helpeth them that are fallen : the Lord careth for the righteous. 9 The Lord careth for the stran- gers ; He defendeth the fatherless and widow : as for the way of the ungodly, He turneth it upside down. 10 The Lord thy God, O Sion, shall be King for evermore : and throughout all generations. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. While I live : will I praise the Lord. Antiphon. Yea, a joyful and pleasant thing. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlvii. 1—11. 1 O praise the Lord, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God : yea, a joyful and plea- sant thing it is to be thankful. 2 The Lord doth build up Je- rusalem : and gather together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth those that are broken in heart : and giveth me- dicine to heal their sickness. 4 He telleth the number of the stars : and calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and great is His power : yea, and His wis- dom is infinite. 6 The Lord setteth up the meek : and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. 7 O sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving : sing praises upon the harp unto our God ; 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth : and maketh the grass to grow upon the moun- tains, and herb for the use of men; 9 Who giveth fodder unto the cattle : and feedeth the young ravens that call upon Him. 10 He hath no pleasure in the strength of an horse : neither de- lighteth He in any man's legs. 11 But the Lord's delight is in them that fear Him : and put their trust in His mercy. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Yea, a joyful and pleasant thing : it is to be thankful. Antiphon. Praise the Lord. Lauda Hierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12. 12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusa- lem : praise thy God, O Sion. 13 For He hath made fast the bars of thy gates : and hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. 15 He sendeth forth His com- mandment upon earth : and His word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool : and scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth His ice like morsels : who is able to abide His frost ? 18 He sendeth out His word, and melteth them : He bloweth with His wind, and the waters flow. 19 He showeth His word unto Jacob : His statutes and ordi- nances unto Israel. 214 THE PSALTER. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation : neither have the hea- then knowledge of His laws. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Praise the Lord : O Jerusalem. The Chapter, 2 Cor. i. 3, 4. Blessed be God, even the Fa- ther of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation. R/. Thanks be to God. When the Service of the next day is that of the Sunday, this Chap- ter is said at the Saturday Ves- pers, (1) from Epiphany to Sep- tuagesima ; (2) from Trinity to Advent. Hymn for Saturdays from Epiphany to First Sunday in Lent. Deus Creator omnium. Maker of all things, God most High, Great Framer of the starry sky ; That rob'st the day in beauteous light, In sweet repose the quiet night ; May sleep our tired limbs restore, And fit for toil and use once more ; Relieve our cares, and soothe our breast, And lull our anxious griefs to rest. We thank Thee for the day that's gone ; We pray Thee now the night comes on, Help us poor sinners as we raise Th' accustomed offering of praise. To Thee our hearts their music bring ; Thee our united voices sing ; To Thee our pure affections soar, Thee may our chastened souls adore. So when the deepening shades prevail, And night o'er day hath dropp'd her veil, Faith may no wildering darkness know, But night with Faith's own radiance glow. While sleepless Thou dost keep the mind, Our sins in sleep for ever bind ; Let faith our chastity renew, And check our sleep's lethargic dew. From every wrongful passion free, Our inmost hearts make sleep in Thee, Nor let the fiend with envious snare Our rest with sinful terrors scare. Christ with the Father ever one ! Spirit, of Father and of Son ; God over all, of mighty sway, Shield us, great Trinity, we pray. Amen. ~f. Let our evening prayer come up before Thee, O Lord. R/. And let Thy mercy come down on us. From Trinity to Advent, on Sa- turdays at Vespers is said the Hymn, lux beata Trinitas. Trinity of blessed light, Unity of princely might, The fiery sun now goes his way : Shed Thou within our hearts Thy ray. To Thee our morning song of praise, To Thee our evening prayer we raise ; Thy glory suppliant Ave adore For ever and for evermore. All laud to God the Father be ; All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ; All laud, as is for ever meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. ~f. Let our evening prayer come up before Thee, O Lord. R/. And let Thy mercy come down on us. Antiphon (as in the Proper Services.) Magnificat, St. Luke i. Antiphon (as in the Proper Services.) The week-day Prayers, p. 198, with Miserere, Ps. li., and the rest. AT COMPLINE. 215 AT COMPLINE. After the customary Invocation of the Blessed Trinity, Sfc, let him that sayeth the Office say, f. Turn us, O God our Sa- viour. Tty. And let Thine anger cease from us. f. O God, make speed to save us. I#. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost ; I\?. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Alleluia. But from the Compline before Sep- tuagesima to Wednesday in Holy Week, inclusive, is said instead of Alleluia, Praise to Thee, O Lord, we sing, Of Glory the Eternal King. COMPLINE I. Antiphon. Have mercy. Cum invocarem. Ps. iv. 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness : Thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble ; have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer. 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme Mine Honour : and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after leasing ? 3 Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to Himself the man that is godly : when I call upon the Lord, He will hear me. 4 Stand in awe, aud sin not : commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still. 5 Offer the sacrifice of righte- ousness : and put your trust in the Lord. 6 There be many that say : Who will show us any good ? 7 Lord, lift Thou up : the light of Thy countenance upon us. 8 Thou hast put gladness in my heart : since the time that their Corn, and Wine, and Oil increased. 9 I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest : for it is Thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety. Glory be to the Father, &c. In Te Domine, speravi. Ps. xxxi. 1 In Thee, O Lord, have I put my trust : let me never be put to confusion, deliver me in Thy righ- teousness. 2 Bow down Thine ear to me : make haste to deliver me. 3 And be Thou my strong Eock, and house of defence : that Thou mayest save me. 4 For Thou art my strong Hock, and my Castle : be Thou also my guide, and lead me for Thy Name's sake. 5 Draw me out of the net, that they have laid privily for me : for Thou art my strength. 6 Into Thy hands I commend my spirit : for Thou hast Ke- deemed me, O Lord, Thou God of truth. Glory be to the Father, &c. Qui habitat. Ps. xci. 1 Whoso dwelleth under the defence of the Most High : shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 216 THE PSALTER. 2 I will say unto the Lord, Thou art my Hope, and my strong Hold : my God, in Him will I trust. 3 For He shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunter : and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall defend thee under His wings, and thou shalt be safe under His feathers : His faith- fulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night : nor for the arrow that flieth by day ; 6 For the pestilence that walk- eth in darkness : nor for the sick- ness that destroyeth in the noon- day. 7 A thousand shall fall beside thee, and ten thousand at thy right hand : but it shall not come nigh thee. 8 Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou behold : and see the reward of the ungodly. 9 For Thou, Lord, art my hope : Thou hast set Thine house of defence very high. 10 There shall no evil happen unto thee : neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For He shall give His An- gels charge over thee : to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee in their hands : that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder : the young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet. . 14 Because he hath set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him : I will set him up, because he hath known My Name. 15 He shall call upon Me, and I will hear him : yea, I am with him in trouble ; I will deliver him, and bring him to honour. 16 With long life will I satisfy him : and show him My salva- tion. Glory be to the Father, &c. Ecce nunc. Ps. cxxxiv. 1 Behold now, praise the Lord : all ye servants of the Lord ; 2 Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord : even in the courts of the house of our God. 3 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary : and praise the Lord. 4 The Lord that made heaven and earth : give thee blessing out of Sion. Glory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Have mercy : upon me, and hearken unto my prayer. This Antiphon is always said, un- less some other be appointed. The Chapter, Jer. xiv. 9. Thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by Thy Name ; leave us not. This Chapter is said daily, except from Maundy Thursday to Low Sunday, inclusive. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Te lucis ante terminum. Before the ending of the day, Creator of the world, we pray That with Thy wonted favour, Thou Wouldst be our Guard and Keeper now. From all ill dreams defend our eyes, From nightly fears and fantasies ; Tread under foot our ghostly foe, That no pollution we may know. Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son, Who with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Amen. f~. Keep me as the apple of an eye. R/. Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. „ ;/ . AT COMPLINE Antiphon. Come, O Lord. Nunc dimittis. St. Luke ii. 29. Lord, now lettest Thou Thy ser- vant depart in peace : according to Thy Word. For mine eyes have seen : Thy Salvation. Which Thou hast prepared : before the face of all people ; To be a Light to lighten the Gentiles : and to be the G-lory of Thy people Israel. G-lory be to the Father, &c. Antiphon. Come, O Lord : and visit us in peace ; that we may re- joice before Thee with a perfect heart. 217 THE PEAYEES. All kneeling. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father, &c. *ft. I will lay me down in peace. Tty. And take my rest. I believe in God, &c. ~f. Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. iy. Let us bless and exalt Him for ever. f. Blessed be Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven. IV- And praised for evermore. jf. May the Almighty and most merciful God bless us and keep us. iy. Amen. Then is said the following Con- fession. We confess to God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, in the sight of the whole company of heaven, that we have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, of our fault, of our own fault, of our own great fault ; therefore we pray God to have mercy on us. And those present shall say, Almighty God have mercy upon us, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. [Or he that sayeth the Office may say, I confess to God Almighty in the sight of the whole company of heaven and to you, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, of my fault, of my own fault, of my own grievous fault, and calling to mind the Com- munion of Saints, I beseech you, brethren, to pray for me. And those present shall anstcer, Almighty God have mercy upon thee, forgive thy sins, deliver thee from evil, and bring thee to ever- lasting life. Amen. Then those present shall say, We confess to Almighty God in the sight of the whole company of heaven and to thee, that we have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, of our fault, of our own fault, of our own grievous fault, and calling to mind the Com- munion of Saints, we beseech thee to pray for us. And he that sayeth the Office shall answer. Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins, deliver you from evil, and bring you to everlasting life. Amen.] \_And if a Priest be present, let him add, The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you Absolution and forgive- ness of your sins, time for repent- 218 THE PSALTEE. ance, amendment of life, and the grace and comfort of His Holy Spirit. Amen.] f. Wilt Thou not turn again and quicken us, O Lord ? 1^?. That Thy people may re- joice in Thee. t. Show us Thy mercy, O Lord. Ity. And grant us Thy salvation. f". Vouchsafe, O Lord. l$r. To keep us this night with- out sin. /. O Lord, have mercy upon us. 1^. Have mercy upon us. f. O Lord, let Thy mercy lighten upon us. iy. As our trust is in Thee. \On ordinary iveek-days is here said, ~f. Lord, hear my voice, when I cry unto Thee. 1$?. Have mercy upon me, and hearken unto me. Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li.] "f. Turn us again, Thou God of Hosts. Tty. Show the light of Thy coun- tenance, and we shall be whole. f'. O Lord, hear our prayer. ty. And let our cry come unto Thee. f. The Lord be with you. I#. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. LIGHTEN our darkness, we beseech Thee, O Lord ; and by Thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night ; for the love of Thy only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. f. The Lord be with you. Ttf. And with thy spirit. f. Bless we the Lord. R?. Amen. Sere endeth the Service for Com- pline. Compline is thus said daily throughout Advent, without change, except that on the Feasts of St. Andrew and St. Thomas, the Hymn, Salvator mundi Do- mine, p. 219, is said instead of Te lucis ante terminum. After Compline is said the follow- ing, for the Peace of the Church, every day throughout the year, except on Holy-Days, and from Christmas Eve to the First Sun- day after Epiphany, and from Wednesday in Holy Week to Trinity Monday. Ad Te levavi oculos meos. Ps. exxiii. 1 Unto Thee lift I up mine eyes : O Thou that dwellest in the heavens. 2 Behold, even as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mis- tress : even so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until He have mercy upon us. 3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us : for we are utterly despised. 4 Our soul is filled with the scornful reproof of the wealthy : and with the despitef ulness of the proud. Glory be to the Father, &c. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father, Which art in hea- ven, &c. f. O Lord, arise, help us. AT COMPLINE. 219 ty. And deliver us for Thy Name's sake. V. Turn us again, O Lord God of Hosts. ty. Show the light of Thy coun- tenance, and we shall be whole. f. Lord, hear our prayer. Pv7. And let our cry come unto Thee. T. The Lord be with you. ty. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. O LORD, we beseech Thee, mercifully to hear the prayers of Thy Church, that we, being de- livered from all adversities, and serving Thee with a quiet mind, may enjoy Thy peace all the days of our life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reign- eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, One God, world without end. A men. f. May the Souls of the Faith- ful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. 1^?. Amen. S. The Lord be with you. Ity. And with thy spirit. ¥. Bless we the Lord. ty. Thanks be to God. COMPLINE II. On Christmas Eve. Antiphon to Psalms. Be ye ready : like unto men that wait for their Lord, when He shall return from the wedding. The Lesson, Jer. xiv. 9, as in Com- pline i. Hymn. Salvator mundi Domine. Saviour of the world forlorn, Who, man to save, as man wast Born ; Protect us through this coming night, And ever save us by Thy might. Be with us, Lord, in mercy nigh, And spare Thy servants when they cry ; Our sins blot out, our prayers receive, Our darkness lighten and forgive. let not sleep o'ercome the soul, Nor Satan with his Spirits foul ; Our flesh keep chaste, that it may be An hol} r temple unto Thee. To Thee, Who makest souls anew, With heartfelt vows we humbly sue ; That pure in heart, and free from stain, We from our beds may rise again. All laud to God the Father be ; All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ; All laud, as is for ever meet, To God the Blessed Paraclete. Amen. f'. Keep me as the apple of an eye. I^r. Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. Antiphon, which is said before and after Nunc dimittis. "Watch and pray, for ye know not when the time is. Watch ye therefore, for ye know not when the Lord cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning; lest coming suddenly He find you sleeping. Sere follow the Prayers, p. 217. COMPLINE III. On Christmas Day. Antiphon to Psalms. Unto us is Born this day : in the city of David, a Saviour, Which is Christ the Lord. Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine, as in Compline ii. Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. Alleluia! The Word was made flesh, Alleluia ; and dwelt among us. Alleluia, Alleluia. Here follow the Prayers, p. 217. 220 THE PSALTER. This Compline is said till the Cir- cumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ. COMPLINE IV. On the Circumcision of Christ. Antiphon to Psalms. , When the Lord was born : the choirs of Angels sang, saying, Salvation to our God, Which sit- teth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine, as in Compline ii., p. 219. Antiphon to Nunc dimittis, as in Compline iii. Here follow the Prayers, p. 217. This Compline is said daily till the Eve of the Epiphany. compline v. On the Eve and Feast of the Epiphany. Antiphon to Psalms. Thou hast appeared, O Christ : Thou Light of Light, to Whom the wise men bring gifts. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine, as in Compline ii. Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. Alleluia. All they from Sheba shall come. Alleluia. They shall bring gold and incense. Alleluia. Alleluia. Here follow) the Prayers, p. 217. COMPLINE VI. On the day after the Epiphany. Everything as in Compline i. till the Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. Save us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping : that awake we may be with Christ, and in peace may take our rest. Here follow the Prayers, p. 217. This Compline is said (1.) daily till the First Sunday in Lent, and (2.) from Trinity Monday to Advent, except on Feast-days, when Compline xvi. is said in- stead. [0?i iveek-days in Lent, Miserere mei Deus, Ps. Ii., is followed by Domine exaudi. Ps. cxliii. Against Sloth. 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and consider my desire : hearken unto me for Thy truth and righteous- ness' sake. 2 And enter not into judgment with Thy servant : for in Thy sight shall no man living be jus- tified. 3 For the enemy hath perse- cuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground : he hath laid me in the darkness, as the men that have been long dead. 4 Therefore is my spirit vexed within me : and my heart within me is desolate. 5 Yet do I remember the time past; I muse upon all Thy works : yea, I exercise myself in the works of Thy hands. 6 I stretch forth my hands un- to Thee : my soul gaspeth unto Thee as a thirsty land. 7 Hear me, O Lord, and that soon, for my spirit waxeth faint : hide not Thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 8 O let me hear Thy loving- kindness betimes in the morning, for in Thee is my trust : show Thou me the way that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto Thee. AT COMPLINE. 221 9 Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies : for I flee unto Tkee to hide me. 10 Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth Thee, for Thou art my God : let Thy loving Spirit lead me forth into the land of righteousness. 11 Quicken me, O Lord, for Thy Name's sake : and for Thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. 12 And of Thy goodness slay mine enemies : and destroy all them that vex my soul ; for I am Thy servant. Glory be to the Father, &c] ~f. Turn us again, as above. COMPLINE VII. On the First Sunday in Lent (i.e. at Compline after the First Ves- pers.) Antiphon to Psalms. Lord, lift Thou up : the Light of Thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put gladness in my heart. The Lesson, Jer. xiv. 9, as in Compline i. It. I will lay me down in peace* and take my rest. ~f. I will not suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine eyelids to slumber, R/. I will take my rest. t. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest. Hymn. Christe qui Lux es et Dies. Christ, Thou Who art the Light and Day, The clouds of night dost drive away ; The very Light of Light art Thou, Preaching glad tidings here below. We pray Thee, holy Lord, our Light, Defend us in this coming night ; grant us perfect rest in Thee, A quiet night from perils free. Let not dull slumber quell the soul, Nor Satan with his Spirits foul ; Nor let our flesh consent begin To make us in Thy presence sin. Grant that our eyes due sleep may take, Our hearts to Thee be e'er awake ; May Thy Right Hand defend and guide Thy servants who in Thee confide. Look down, Lord, our strong defence, Repress our foes' proud insolence : Direct Thy people in all good, Whom Thou hast purchased with Thy Blood. Remember us, Lord, we pray, Pent in this cumbering frame of clay ; Thou Who dost e'er our souls defend, Be with Thy servants to the end. All laud to God the Father be : All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee : All laud, as is for ever meet, To God the Blessed Paraclete. Amen. f. Keep me as the apple of an eye. R/. Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. When thou seest the naked, cover thou him : and hide not thy- self from thine own flesh. Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and the glory of the Lord shall be thy rereward. Sere follow the Prayers, p. 217. This Compline is said daily till the Third Sunday in Lent. COMPLINE VIII. On the Third Sunday in Lent. Everything as in Compline vii. till the Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. In the midst of life we are in death : of whom may we seek for succour but of Thee, O Lord, Who for our sins art justly displeased ? Yet, O Lord God most Holy, O Lord most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, deliver us 222 THE PSALTEE. not into the bitter pains of eternal death. On Saturdays and Sundays, after Nunc dimittis and its Antiphon, is added, f. Cast me not away in the time of age : forsake me not when my strength f aileth me. R/. Yet, O Lord G-od most Ho- ly, O Lord most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death. f. Shut not Thy merciful ears to our prayer. R/. O Lord, most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death. f. Thou knowest, Lord, the se- crets of our hearts ; shut not Thy merciful ears to our prayer. R/. O holy and most merciful Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death. Sere follow the Prayers, p. 217. This Compline is said daily till Passion Sunday, the Fifth in Lent. COMPLINE IX. On Passion Sunday. Antiphon to Psalms. Have mercy upon me : and hearken unto my prayer. R. to Lesson. Into Thy hands I commend My Spirit, t. For Thou hast Redeemed Me, O Lord, Thou God of Truth. Into Thy Hands I commend My Spirit. Hymn. Cultor Dei memento. Thou Child of Christ, remember The Font's Baptismal dew ; Remember thy renewal In Confirmation too. And thou, crafty serpent, Who seekest by many an art, And many a guileful winding, To vex the quiet heart ; Depart, for Christ is present ; Since Christ is here, give place ; And let the sign thou ownest Thy ghostly legions chase. And though awhile the body In sleep may lie reclined, Yet Christ, in very slumber, Shall fill the Christian mind. All laud to God the Father, All laud to God the Son ; To God the Holy Spirit Be equal honour done. Amen. It. Keep me as the apple of an eye. R/. Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. O King, Glorious among Thy Saints : Who art ever to be praised, and yet infinitely above us ; Thou, Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by Thy Name ; leave us not, O our God; and in the Day of Judgment vouchsafe to number us among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed. On Saturday and Palm Sunday is said the following . It. O King, most Blessed, go- vern Thy servants in the right way. R/. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed. It. By holy fasts to amend our sinful lives. R/. O King most Blessed, go- vern Thy servants in the right way. f. To duly keep Thy Paschal Feast. R/. Among Thy Saints, O King most Blessed. COMPLINE. 223 Herefolloio the Prayers, p. 217. This Compline is said daily till Maundy Thursday. compline x. On Maundy Thursday. Let the Reader begin {after the customary Invocation of the Blessed Trinity, Sfc, in silence) the Antiphon. Christ became obe- dient. Cum invocarem. Ps. iv. In Te Domine. Ps. xxxi. Eece nunc. Ps. cxxxiv. Nunc dimittis, Sfc. (All without Glory be to the Father.) Antiphon. Christ became obe- dient : for lis unto Death, even the death of the Cross. After the Antiphon is said the Lord's Prayer and Psalm li. Miserere mei Deus, without Glory be to the Father, all kneeling. t. The Lord be with you. R?. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY God, we beseech Thee graciously to behold this Thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be Betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer Death upon the Cross ; Who now liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. t. The Lord be with you. Tty. And with thy spirit. t. Bless we the Lord. I£. Thanks be to God. Sere endeth Compline x. COMPLINE XI. On Good Friday. Everything as in Compline x. ex- cept that at the first words of the Antiphon, Christ became obedient, all kneel. The Lord be with you, &c, and Let us pray, are omitted, and the Compline shall end with the Collect, thus : ALMIGHTY God, we beseech Thee graciously to behold this Thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be Be- trayed, and to be given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer Death upon the Cross. Amen. Sere endeth Compline xi. COMPLINE XII. On Easter Eve. After the usual Invocation of the Blessed Trinity, Sfc, let the Reader begin thus, f'. O God, make speed to save us. 1^?. O Lord, make haste to help us. f. Glory be to the Father, &c. Alleluia. Antiphon to Psalms. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Cum invocarem. Ps. iv. In Te Domine. Ps. xxxi. Ecce nunc. Ps. cxxxiv. Nunc dimittis, Sfc. Each with Glory be to the Fa- ther, &c. 224 THE PSALTEB. t. The Lord be with you. R/. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY God, Who through Thine Only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, hast overcome death and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life ; We humbly be- seech Thee, that as by Thy special grace preventing us, Thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. t. The Lord be with you. 1$. And with thy spirit. f. Bless we the Lord. R/. Thanks be to God. This Compline is said daily till Low Sunday, but on and after Master the following *f . and R/. are said immediately after Nunc dimittis and its Antiphon. t. This is the day which the Lord hath made. R/. We will rejoice and be glad in it. "f. In Thy Resurrection, O Christ. 1$. Let heaven and earth re- joice. t. The Lord be with you. 1$. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Collect as above. Here endeth Compline xii. COMPLINE XIII. On Low Sunday. Everything as in Compline i. , except what is here given. Antiphon to Psalms. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Lesson, Jer. xiv. 9, as in Com- pline i. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Jesu Salvator seculi. Jesu, Who brought' st Redemption nigh, Word of the Father, God most High ; Light of Light, to man unknown, And watchful Guardian of Thine Own : Thy hand Creation made and guides ; Thy wisdom time from time divides : By this world's cares and toils opprest, give our weary bodies rest. That while in frames of sin and pain, A little longer we remain, Our flesh may here in such wise sleep, That watch with Christ our souls may keep. free us, while we dwell below, From insults from our ghostly foe, That he may ne'er victorious be O'er them that are redeemed by Thee. We pray Thee, King, with glory decked, In this our Paschal joy, protect, From all that Death would fain effect, Thy ransom'd flock, Thine Own elect. To Thee Who, dead, again dost live, All glory, Lord, Thy people give ; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. f. Keep me as the apple of an eye. R/. Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. Alleluia. The Lord is Risen : Alleluia, as He said. Alleluia, Alleluia. Here follow the Prayers, p. 217. This Compline is said daily till the Vigil of the Ascension. AT COMPLINE. 225 COMPLINE XIV. On the Vigil of The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hymn. Jesu nostra Redemptio. Jesu, Redemption all divine, "Whom here we love, for "Whom we pine, God, working out creation's plan, And, in the latter time, made Man ; What love of Thine was that, which led To take our woes upon Thy Head, And pangs and cruel death to bear, To ransom us from death's despair. To Thee Hell's gate gave ready way, Demanding there his captive prey : And now, in pomp and victor's pride, Thou sittest at the Father's side. Let very mercy force Thee still To spare us, conquering all our ill ; And, granting that we ask, on high With Thine Own Face to satisfy. Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard, Who art to be our great Reward : Our glory and our boast in Thee For ever and for ever be. All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay, Ascending o'er the stars to-day ; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. "f . Keep me as the apple of an eye. R/. Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. Alleluia ! Christ is gone up : on high ! Alleluia ! and hath led captivity captive ! Alleluia ! Al- leluia ! Here follow the Prayers, p. 217. TJiis Compline is said daily till Whitsun Eve. COMPLINE XV. On Whitsun Eve. Antiphon to Psalms. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Al- leluia. Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine, as in Compline ii. But on Whitsun Day, Monday, and Tuesday is said the Hymn. Veni, Sancte Spiritus. Come, Thou Holy Paraclete, And from Thy Celestial seat Send Thy light and brilliancy : Father of the poor, draw near, Giver of all gifts, be here : Come, the soul's true radiancy : Come, of Comforters the best, Of the soul the sweetest guest, Come in toil refreshingly : Thou in labour rest most sweet, Thou art shadow from the heat, Comfort in adversity. Thou Light, most pure, most blest, Shine within the inmost breast Of Thy faithful company. Where Thou art not, man hath nought ; Every holy deed and thought Comes from Thy Divinity. What is soiled, make Thou pure ; What is wounded, work its cure ; What is parched, fructify. What is rigid, gently bend ; What is frozen, warmly tend ; Strengthen what goes erringly. Fill Thy Faithful, who confide In Thy power to guard and guide, With Thy sevenfold Mystery : Here Thy grace and virtue send ; Grant Salvation in the end, And in heav'n felicity. ~f. Keep me as the apple of an eye. R/. Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. Alleluia! The Comforter,Which is the Holy Ghost ; Alleluia ! shall teach you all things. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Sere follow the Prayers, p. 217. This Compline is said daily till Trinity Sunday. Q 226 THE PSALTEE. COMPLINE XVI. On Trinity Sunday. Antiphon to Psalms. Have mercy upon me : and hearken unto my prayer. Hymn, Salvator mundi Domine. Antvphon to Nunc dimittis. Lord, grant us Thy light ; that being rid of the darkness of our hearts, we may come to the true Light, Which is Christ. Here follow the Prayers, p. 217. This Compline is also said on the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church, and on all Holy- Days from Epiphany to Lent, and from Trinity to Advent, ex- cept All Saints' Day. COMPLINE XVII. On All Saints' Day. Antiphon to Psalms. Grant, O Christ : that the Com- munion of Saints may avail to our ghostly and bodily good. Everything as in Compline xvi. COMPLINE XVIII. On the Feasts of our Lady. Antiphon to Psalms. Blessed is the womb that bare Thee, O Christ : and the paps which Thou hast sucked. Whatever be the last verse of the Hymn, according to the Season, the following is said instead : All honour, laud, and glory be, Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee ! All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. Antiphon to Nunc dimittis. And the Angel came in unto her, and said, Hail ! thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee ; Blessed art thou among women. Here follow the Prayers. THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. Against Anger. To be said at Lauds in Lent. Domine, ne in furore. Ps. vi. 1 O Lord, rebuke me not in Thine indignation : neither chas- ten me in Thy displeasure. 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak : O Lord, heal me, for my bones are vexed. 3 My soul also is sore troubled : but, Lord, how long wilt Thou punish me ? 4 Turn Thee, O Lord, and de- liver my soul : O save me for Thy mercy's sake. 5 For in death no man remem- bereth Thee : and who will give Thee thanks in the pit ? 6 I am weary of my groaning ; every night wash I my bed : and water my couch with my tears. 7 My beauty is gone for very trouble : and worn away because of all mine enemies. 8 Away from me, all ye that work vanity : for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The Lord hath heard my pe- tition : the Lord will receive my prayer. 10 All mine enemies shall be confounded and sore vexed : they shall be turned back, and put to shame suddenly. Glory be to the Father, &c. Against Pride. To be said at Prime in Lent. Beati quorum. Ps. xxxii. 1 Blessed is he whose unrighte- ousness is forgiven : and whose sin is covered. THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. 227 2 Blessed is the maja unto whom the Lord imputeth no sin : and in whose spirit there is no guile. 3 For while I held my tongue : my bones consumed away through my daily complaining. 4 For Thy hand is heavy upon me day and night : and my mois- ture is like the drought in sum- mer. 5 I will acknowledge my sin unto Thee : and mine unrighte- ousness have I not hid. 6 I said, I will confess my sins unto the Lord : and so Thou for- gavest the wickedness of my sin. 7 For this shall every one that is godly make his prayer unto Thee, in a time when Thou may- est be found : but in the great water-floods they shall not come nigh him. 8 Thou art a place to hide me in, Thou shalt preserve me from trouble : Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. 9 I will inform thee, and teach thee in the way wherein thou shalt go : and I will guide thee with Mine eye. 10 Be ye not like to horse and mule, which have no understand- ing : whose mouths must be held with bit and bridle, lest they fall upon thee. 11 Great plagues remain for the ungodly : but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord, mercy em- braceth him on every side. 12 Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord : and be joy- ful, all ye that are true of heart. Glory be to the Father, &c. Against Gluttony. To be said at Terce in Lent. Domine, ne in furore. Ps. xxxviii. 1 Put me not to rebuke, O Lord, in Thine anger : neither chasten me in Thy heavy displeasure. 2 For Thine arrows stick fast in me : and Thy hand presseth me sore. 3 There is no health in my flesh, because of Thy displeasure : neither is there any rest in my bones by reason of my sin. 4 For my wickednesses are gone over my head : and are like a sore burden, too heavy for me to bear. 5 My wounds stink and are corrupt : through my foolish- ness. 6 I am brought into so great trouble and misery : that I go mourning all the day long. 7 For my loins are filled with a sore disease : and there is no whole part in my body. 8 I am feeble, and sore smit- ten : I have roared for the very disquietness of my heart. 9 Lord, Thou knowest all my desire : and my groaning is not hid from Thee. 10 My heart panteth, my strength hath failed me : and the sight of mine eyes is gone from me. 11 My lovers and my neigh- bours did stand looking upon my trouble : and my kinsmen stood afar off. 12 They also that sought after my life laid snares for me : and they that went about to do me evil talked of wickedness, and imagined deceit all the day long. 13 As for me, I was like a deaf man, and heard not : and as one that is dumb, who doth not open his mouth. 14 I became even as a man that heareth not : and in whose mouth are no reproofs. 15 For in Thee, O Lord, have I 228 THE PSALTEE. put my trust : Thou shalt answer for me, O Lord my God. 16 I have required that they, even mine enemies, should not triumph over me : for when my foot slipped, they rejoiced greatly against me. 17 And I, truly, am set in the plague : and my heaviness is ever in my sight. 18 For I will confess my wick- edness : and be sorry for my sin. 19 But mine enemies live, and are mighty : and they that hate me wrongfully are many in number. 20 They also that reward evil for good are against me : because I follow the thing that good is. 21 Forsake me not, O Lord my God : be not Thou far from me. 22 Haste Thee to help me : O Lord God of my salvation. Glory be to the Father, &c. Against Lust. To be said at all the Sours in Lent. Miserere mei Deus. Ps. li. 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness : accord- ing to the multitude of Thy mer- cies, do away mine offences. 2 Wash me throughly from my wickedness : and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my faults : and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against Thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight : that Thou mightest be jus- tified in Thy saying, and clear when Thou art judged. 5 Behold, I was shapen in wick- edness : and in sin hath my mo- ther conceived me. 6 But lo, Thou requirest truth in the inward parts : and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. 7 Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean : Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness : that the bones which Thou hast broken may re- joice. 9 Turn Thy Face from my sins : and put out all my misdeeds. 10 Make me a clean heart, O God : and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from Thy presence : and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. 12 O give me the comfort of Thy help again : and stablish me with Thy free Spirit. 13 Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked : and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. 14 Deliver me from blood-guil- tiness, O God, Thou that art the God of my health : and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness. 15 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord : and my mouth shall show Thy praise. 16 For Thou desirest no sacri- fice, else would I give it Thee : but Thou delightest not in burnt- offerings. 17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit : a broken and con- trite heart, O God, shalt Thou not despise. 18 O be favourable and gra- cious unto Sion : build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteous- ness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations : then shall they offer young bullocks upon Thine Al- tar. Glory be to the Father, &c. THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. 229 Against Avarice. To be said at None in Lent. Domine, exaudi. Ps. cii. 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord : and let my crying come unto Thee. 2 Hide not Thy face from me in the time of my trouble : incline Thine ear unto me when I call ; O hear me, and that right soon. 3 For my days are consumed away like smoke : and my bones are burnt up as it were a fire- brand. 4 My heart is smitten down, and withered like grass : so that I forget to eat my bread. 5 For the voice of my groan- ing : my bones will scarce cleave to my flesh. 6 I am become like a pelican in the wilderness : and like an owl that is in the desert. 7 I have watched, and am even as it were a sparrow : that sitteth alone upon the house-top. 8 Mine enemies revile me all the day long : and they that are mad upon me are sworn together against me. 9 For I have eaten ashes as it were bread : and mingled my drink with weeping ; 10 And that because of Thine indignation and wrath : for Thou hast taken me up, and cast me down. 11 My days are gone like a shadow : and I am withered like grass. 12 But Thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever : and Thy remem- brance throughout all generations. 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion : for it is time that Thou have mercy upon her, yea, the time is come. 14 And why? Thy servants think upon her stones : and it piti- eth them to see her in the dust. 15 The heathen shall fear Thy Name, O Lord : and all the kings of the earth Thy majesty ; 16 When the Lord shall build up Sion : and when His glory shall appear : 17 When He turneth Him unto the prayer of the poor destitute : and despiseth not their desire. 18 This shall be written for those that come after : and the people which shall be born shall praise the Lord. 19 For He hath looked down from His sanctuary : out of the heaven did the Lord behold the 20 That He might hear the mournings of such as are in cap- tivity : and deliver the children appointed unto death ; 21 That they may declare the Name of the Lord in Sion : and His worship at Jerusalem ; 22 When the people are ga- thered together : and the king- doms also, to serve the Lord. 23 He brought down my strength in my journey : and shortened my days. 24 But I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of mine age : as for Thy years, they en- dure throughout all generations. 25 Thou, Lord, in the begin- ning hast laid the foundation of the earth : and the heavens are the work of Thy hands. 26 They shall perish, but Thou shalt endure : they all shall wax old as doth a garment ; 27 And as a vesture shalt Thou change them, and they shall be changed : but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail. 28 The children of Thy ser- 230 THE PSALTEE. vants shall continue : and their seed shall stand fast in Thy sight. Glory be to the Father, &c. Against Envy. To be said at Vespers in Lent. De profundis. Ps. cxxx. 1 Out of the deep have I called unto Thee, O Lord : Lord, hear my voice. 2 O let Thine ears consider well : the voice of my complaint. 3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be ex- treme to mark what is done amiss : O Lord, who may abide it ? 4 For there is mercy with Thee : therefore shalt Thou be feared. 5 I look for the Lord ; my soul doth wait for Him : in His word is my trust. 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord : before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy : and with Him is plenteous Re- demption. 8 And He shall redeem Israel : from all his sins. Glory be to the Father, &c. Against Sloth. To be said at Compline in Lent. Domine exaudi. Ps. cxliii. 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and consider my desire : hearken unto me for Thy truth and righteous- ness' sake. 2 And enter not into judgment with Thy servant : for in Thy sight shall no man living be jus- tified. 3 For the enemy hath perse- cuted my soul ; he hath smitten my life down to the ground : he hath laid me in the darkness, as the men that have been long dead. 4 Therefore is my spirit vexed within me : and my heart within me is desolate. 5 Yet do I remember the time past ; I muse upon all Thy works : yea, I exercise myself in the works of Thy hands. 6 I stretch forth my hands unto Thee : my soul gaspeth unto Thee as a thirsty land. 7 Hear me, O Lord, and that soon, for my spirit waxeth faint : hide not Thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 8 O let me hear Thy loving- kindness betimes in the morning, for in Thee is my trust : show Thou me the way that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto Thee. 9 Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies : for I flee unto Thee to hide me. 10 Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth Thee, for Thou art my God : let Thy loving Spirit lead me forth into the land of righteousness. 11 Quicken me, O Lord, for Thy Name's sake : and for Thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. 12 And of Thy goodness slay mine enemies : and destroy all them that vex my soul ; for I am Thy servant. Glory be to the Father, &c. THE SERVICE COMMON OF SAINTS. .for tf)c JFcasts of the IBlessriJ Utrgin. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon. A Garden enclosed is My Sister, My Spouse : a Spring shut up, a Fountain sealed. Alle- luia ! The Psalms of the week-day. The Chapter, Ecclus. xxiy. 7, 8. With all these I sought rest : and in whose inheritance shall I abide? So the Creator of all things gave Me a commandment, and He that made Me caused My tabernacle to rest. R. My Beloved is Mine, and I am His. f~. He feedeth among the lilies. B^. And I am His. "f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B/. My Beloved is Mine, and I am His. Hymn. Quern terra, pontus. The God "Whom earth, and sea, and sky- Adore, and laud, and magnify, Who o'er their threefold fabric reigns, The Virgin's spotless womb contains. The God, "Whose will by moon and sun And all things in due course is done, Is borne upon a Maiden's breast, By fullest heavenly grace possessed. How blest that Mother, in whose shrine The great Artificer Divine, Whose Hand contains the earth and sky, Vouchsafed, as in His ark, to lie ! Blest, in the message Gabriel brought ; Blest, by the work the Spirit wrought ; From whom the Great Desire of earth Took human flesh and human birth. All honour, laud, and glory be, Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee ! All glory, as is ever meet, To Father, and to Paraclete. Amen. This verse is said instead of the last verse of 'the Hymns at Prime, Terce, Sext, None, and Com- pline. jf. Behold, from henceforth. R/. All generations shall call me blessed. Antiphon to Magnificat, as in the Proper Service for Holy-Days. Tlie Collect, as in the Proper Ser- vice for Holy-Days. AT LAUDS. ^f. All honour, laud, and glory be. B/. O Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee. 'f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) This gate shall be shut : it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it ; because the Lord, the God of Is- rael, hath entered in by it, there- fore it shall be shut. Alleluia ! Dominus regnavit, Ps. xciii., and the other Psalms of Sunday, p. 139. (2.) As the vine brought I forth pleasant Savour : and I am the mother of Fair Love. Alleluia ! (3.) Who is she that looketh 232 THE SERVICE COMMON OF SAINTS. forth as the morning : fair as the moon, clear as the sun ? Alleluia ! (4.) I am the rose of Sharon : and the lily of the valleys. Alle- luia! (5.) Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee : blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb. Alleluia ! The Chapter, Gen. iii. 14, 15. And the Lord God said unto the serpent, I will put enmity be- tween thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her Seed ; It shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise His heel. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Virgin-born ! we bow before Thee ! Blessed was the womb that bore Thee ! Mary, Mother meek and mild, Blessed was she in her Child ! Blessed was the breast that fed Thee ! Blessed was the hand that led Thee ! Blessed was the parent's eye That watched Thy slumbering infancy ! Virgin-born ! we bow before Thee ! Blessed was the womb that bore Thee ! Mary, Virgin-Mother mild, Blessed was she in her Child. Honour, laud, and glory be, Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee ; To the Father, as is meet, And the Blessed Paraclete. Amen. Or this Hymn. The Mother of our Glorious King, The chief of Virgins now we sing, On whose most holy Maiden Breast The world's Creator deigned to rest. For Eden lost by woman's sin He born of woman, would re-win ; That as from Eve our woe had birth, Mary might bear the Joy of earth. All honour, laud, and glory be, Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee, All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. jf. And her Child was caught up unto God, and to His Throne. B/. And the dragon was wroth with the woman. Antiphon to Benedictus, (as in the Proper Service of the Season.) Collect as in the Proper Service. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) This gate shall be shut : it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it ; be- cause the Lord, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut. Alleluia ! In the It. to the Chapter, instead of Thou that sittest, &c, is said the f. Thou that didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. AT TERCE. Antiphon (2.) As the vinebrought I forth pleasant Savour : and I am the mother of Fair Love. Alle- luia. The Chapter, Gen. iii. 14, 15. And the Lord God said unto the serpent, I will put enmity be- tween thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her Seed ; It shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise His heel. R. As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. ~f. For He must reign till He hath put all enemies under His feet. B/. In Christ shall all be made alive. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B/. As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. THE SEllVICE COMMON OF SAINTS. 233 f. Blessed art tliou among wo- men. ty. And blessed is the Fruit of thy womb. Collect as in the Proper Service. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) Who is she that looketh forth as the morning : fair as the moon, clear as the sun? Alleluia ! The Chapter, Exod. iii. 2. And the Angel of the Lord ap- peared unto Moses in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush : and he looked, and behold the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. It. The Lord shall rehearse it when He writeth up the people. f". That He was born there, Ity. When He writeth up the people. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. fy. The Lord shall re- hearse it when He writeth up the people. f. While the King sitteth at. His table. R/. My spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. Collect as in the Proper Service. AT NONE. Antiphon (4.) I am the rose of Sharon : and the lily of the val- leys. Alleluia ! The Chapter, Isa. vii. 14. Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His Name Immanuel. R. Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her. ~f . The Lord hath cho- sen Sion to be an Habitation for Himself, ty. And be glad with her, all ye that love her. "t. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R?. Re- joice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her. f". Full of grace are thy lips. I^r. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as in the Proper Service. The Second Vespers as the First, except that with the Antiphons of Lauds are said, Dixit Dominus. Ps. ex. 1 The Lord said unto my Lord : Sit Thou on My right Hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy foot- stool. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of Thy power out of Sion : be Thou ruler, even in the midst among Thine enemies. 3 In the day of Thy power shall the people offer Thee free-will of- ferings with an holy worship : the dew of Thy birth is of the womb of the morning. 4 The Lord sware, and will not repent : Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. 5 The Lord upon Thy right Hand : shall wound even kings in the day of His wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen ; He shall fill the places with the dead bodies : and smite in sunder the heads over divers countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way : therefore shall He lift up His Head. Glory be to the Father, &c. 234 THE SERVICE COMMON OF SAINTS. Laudate pueri. Ps. cxiii. 1 Praise the Lord, ye servants : O praise the Name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord : from this time forth for evermore. 3 The Lord's Name is praised : from the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same. 4 The Lord is high above all heathen : and His glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath His dwelling so high : and yet humbleth Him- self to behold the things that are in heaven and earth ? 6 He taketh up the simple out of the dust : and lifteth the poor out of the mire ; 7 That He may set him with the princes : even with the princes of His people. 8 He maketh the barren wo- man to keep house : and to be a joyful mother of children. Glory be to the Father, &c. Lcetatus Ps, cxxii. 1 I was glad when they said unto me : We will go into the house of the Lord. 2 Our feet shall stand in thy gates : O Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built as a city : that is at unity in itself. 4 For thither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord : to testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord. 5 For there is the seat of judg- ment : even the seat of the house of David. 6 O pray for the peace of Jeru- salem : they shall prosper that love thee. 7 Peace be within thy walls : and plenteousness within thy pa- laces. 8 For my brethren and com- panions' sakes : I will wish thee prosperity. 9 Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God : I will seek to do thee good. Glory be to the Father, &c. Nisi Dominus. Ps. cxxvii. 1 Except the Lord build the house : their labour is but lost that build it. 2 Except the Lord keep the city : the watchman waketh but in vain. 3 It is but lost labour that ye haste to rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of carefulness : for so He giveth His beloved sleep. 4 Lo, children and the fruit of the womb : are an heritage and gift that cometh of the Lord. 5 Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant : even so are the young children. 6 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them : they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate. Glory be to the Father, &c. Lauda Hierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12. 12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusa- lem : praise thy God, O Sion. 13 For He hath made fast the bars of thy gates : and hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. 15 He sendeth forth His com- mandment upon earth : and His word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool : and scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth His ice like THE SERYICE COMMON OF SAINTS. 235 morsels : who is able to abide His frost? 18 He sendeth out His word, and melteth them : He bloweth with His wind, and the waters flow. 19 He showeth His word unto Jacob : His statutes and ordi- nances unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation : neither have the heathen knowledge of His laws. Glory be to the Father, &c. JFor the JFeast of an Apostle, or Apostles, except %%. ^htltp nrttr 3iamcs. AT THE FIBST VESPEES. Antiphon. Be ye strong in bat- tle : and fight with the old ser- pent ; so shall ye receive an eternal kingdom. Alleluia ! The Psalms are said under this one Antiphon. The Psalms for the day of the iveeJc. The Chapter, Eph. ii. 19, 20. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fel- low-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God ; and are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. It. Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows ? ~f . They were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies. R/. And as the doves to their windows. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their win- dows? Hymn. Annue Christe. Christ, Thou Lord of worlds ! Thine ear to hear us bow Ou this the festival Of Thine Apostle now : That all the weary load Of many a foul offence May, as we sing his praise, Be lost in penitence. Redeemer ! save Thy work, Thy noble work of grace, Sealed with the holy light That beameth from Thy face : Nor suffer them to fall To Satan's wiles a prey, For whom Thou didst on earth Death's costly ransom pay. Pity Thy flock, enthralled By sin's captivity ; Forgive each guilty soul, And set the bondmen free : And those Thou hast redeemed With Thine own precious Blood, Grant to rejoice with Thee, Thou Monarch kind and good. Jesu, Saviour blest And gracious Lord, to Thee, All glory, virtue, power, And laud and empire be : The Father with like praise, And Spirit we adore ; With Whom Thou reignest God, For ages evermore. Amen. ~f. Their sound is gone out into all lands. R/. And their words unto the ends of the world. Antiphon to Magnificat, {if not in the Proper Service of the Season.) Blessed are ye when men shall hate you : and when they shall separate you from their company, 236 THE SERVICE COMMON OF SAINTS. and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil for the Son of Man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy ; for behold, your reward is great in heaven. The Collect from the Proper Ser- vice of the Season. AT LAUDS. "jt. Thou hast given an heritage. R/. Unto those that fear Thy Name, O Lord. f~. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) This is My com- mandment : that ye love one an- other, as I have loved you. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- days, p. 139. (2.) Greater love hath no man than this : that a man lay down his life for his friends. (3.) Ye are My friends : if ye do whatsoever I command you. (4.) Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. (5.) In your patience : possess ye your souls. The Chapter, Eph. ii. 19, 20. JNow therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fel- low-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God ; and are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. JEterna Christi munera. The Eternal gifts of Christ the King, The Apostles' glorious deeds, we sing ; And while due hymns of praise we pay, Our thankful hearts east grief away. The Church in these her princes boasts, These victor-chiefs of warrior hosts ; The soldiers of the heavenly hall, The lights that rose on earth for all. 'Twas thus the yearning faith of Saints, The un conquered hope that never faints, The love of Christ that knows not shame, The Prince of this world overcame. In these the Father's glory shone, In these the will of God the Son ; In these exults the Holy Ghost, Through these rejoice the Heavenly host. Redeemer, hear us of Thy love, That with this glorious band above, Hereafter, of Thine endless grace, Thy servants also may have place. Amen. ~ft. They have declared His ho- nour unto the heathen. R/. And His wonders unto all people. Antiphon to Benedictus, {if there be not one in the Proper Service of the Season.) They will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues ; and ye shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a tes- timony against them and the Gen- tiles. The Collect from the Proper Ser- vice of the Season. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) This is My com- mandment : that ye love one ano- ther, as I have loved you. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) Greater love hath no man than this : that a man lay down his life for his friends. The Chapter, Eph. ii. 19, 20. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fel- low-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God ; and are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. K. Their sound is gone out in- to all lands, f. And their words THE SEEVICE COMMON OF SAINTS. 237 into the ends of the world, fy. Into all lands, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. Their sound is gone out into all lands. f. Thou shaltmake them princes in all lands. ty. They shall remember Thy Name, O Lord. The Collect from the Proper Ser- vice of the Season. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) Ye are My friends : if ye do whatsoever I command you. The Chapter, Acts v. 12, 13. By the hands of the Apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people : but the people magnified them. It. Thou shaltmake them princes in all lands, f. They shall re- member Thy Name, O Lord. fy. In all lands, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R\ Thou shalt make them princes in all lands. ^f. How dear are Thy friends unto me, O God. IV- O how great is the sum of them. The Collect from the Proper Ser- vice of the Season. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) In your patience : possess ye your souls. The Chapter, Acts v. 41. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His Name. R. How dear are Thy friends unto me, O God. f. O how great is the sum of them. Tip. Unto me, O God. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. B,J. How dear are Thy friends unto me, O God. f - . They have declared His ho- nour unto the heathen. Tty. And His wonders unto all people. The Collect from the Proper Ser- vice of the Season. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. Antiphon (1.) The Lord sware and will not repent : Thou art a Priest for ever. Dixit Dominus. Ps. ex. 1 The Lord said unto my Lord : Sit Thou on My right Hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy foot- stool. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of Thy power out of Sion : be Thou Ruler, even in the midst among Thine enemies. 3 In the day of Thy power shall the people offer Thee free-will offerings with an holy worship : the dew of Thy Birth is of the womb of the morning. 4 The Lord sware, and will not repent : Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Mel- chisedech. 5 The Lord upon Thy right Hand : shall wound even kings in the day of His wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen ; He shall fill the places with the dead bodies : and smite in sunder the heads over divers countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way : therefore shall He lift up His head. Glory be to the Father, &c. 238 THE SERVICE COMMON OF SAINTS. (2.) That He may set Him with, the princes, even with the princes of His people. Laudate pueri. Ps. cxiii. 1 Praise the Lord, ye servants : praise the Name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord : from this time forth for evermore. 3 The Lord's Name is praised : from the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same. 4 The Lord is high above all heathen : and His glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath His dwelling so high : and yet humbleth Him- self to behold the things that are in heaven and earth ? 6 He taketh up the simple out of the dust : and lifteth the poor out of the mire ; 7 That He may set him with the princes : even with the princes of His people. 8 He maketh the barren woman to keep house : and to be a joyful mother of children. Glory be to the Father, &c. (3.) Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder : I will offer to Thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Credidi. Ps. cxvi. 10. 10 I believed, and therefore will 1 speak ; but I was sore troubled : I said in my haste, All men are liars. 11 What reward shall I give unto the Lord : for all the benefits that He hath done unto me ? 12 I will receive the Cup of Sal- vation : and call upon the Name of the Lord. 13 I will pay my vows now in the presence of all His people : right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. 14 Behold, O Lord, how that I am Thy servant : I am Thy ser- vant, and the son of Thine hand- maid ; Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder. 15 I will offer to Thee the Sa- crifice of Thanksgiving : and will call upon the Name of the Lord. 16 I will pay my vows unto the Lord, in the sight of all His people : in the courts of the Lord's house, even in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. (4.) He that now goeth on his way weeping : and beareth forth good seed. In convertendo. Ps. exxvi. 1 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion : then were we like unto them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter : and our tongue with joy. 3 Then said they among the heathen : The Lord hath done Great Things for them. 4 Yea, the Lord hath done Great Things for us already : whereof we rejoice. 5 Turn our captivity, O Lord : as the rivers in the south. 6 They that sow in tears : shall reap in joy. 7 He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed : shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him. Glory be to the Father, &c. (5.) How dear are Thy friends unto me, O God : O how great is the sum of them. Domine, probasti. Ps. exxxix. 1 O Lord, Thou hast searched THE SEEVICE COMMON OF SAINTS. 239 me out, and known me : Thou knowest my down- sitting, and mine up-rising ; Thou understand- est my thoughts long before. 2 Thou art about my path, and about my bed : and spiest out all my ways. 3 For lo, there is not a word in my tongue : but Thou, O Lord, knowest it altogether. 4 Thou hast fashioned me be- hind and before : and laid Thine Hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too won- derful and excellent for me : I cannot attain unto it. 6 Whither shall I go then from Thy Spirit : or whither shall I go then from Thy Presence ? 7 If I climb up into heaven, Thou art there : if I go down to hell, Thou art there also. 8 If I take the wings of the morning : and remain in the utter- most parts of the sea ; 9 Even there also shall Thy Hand lead me : and Thy right Hand shall hold me. 10 If I say, Peradventure the darkness shall cover me : then shall my night be turned to day. 11 Yea, the darkness is no darkness with Thee, but the night is as clear as the day : the dark- ness and light to Thee are both alike. 12 For my reins are Thine : Thou hast covered me in my mo- ther's womb. 13 I will give thanks unto Thee, for I am fearfully and won- derfully made : marvellous are Thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well. 14 My bones are not hid from Thee : though I be made secretly, and fashioned beneath in the earth. 15 Thine Eyes did see my sub- stance, yet being imperfect : and in Thy book were all my members written ; 16 Which day by day were fashioned : when as yet there was none of them. 17 How dear are Thy counsels unto me, O God : O how great is the sum of them ; 18 If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand : when I wake up I am present with Thee. 19 Wilt Thou not slay the wicked, O God : depart from me, ye blood-thirsty men. 20 For they speak unrigh- teously against Thee : and Thine enemies take Thy Name in vain. 21 Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate Thee : and am not I grieved with those that rise up against Thee ? 22 Yea, I hate them right sore : even as though they were mine enemies. 23 Try me, O God, and seek the ground of my heart : prove me, and examine my thoughts. 24 Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me : and lead me in the way everlasting. Glory be to the Father, &c. The Chapter, Eph. ii. 19. The Hymn, Annue Christe, as at the First Vespers, p. 235. Antiphon to Magnificat. In the regeneration, when the Son of Man shall sit in the throne of His glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. The Collect from the Proper Ser- vice of the Season. THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLY-DAYS. NOVEMBER XXX. St. ^tntrrcto, Apostle antt J^lartor, AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Antiphon . One of the two which heard John speak : and followed Jesus, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. Psalms as of week-days. The Chapter, Eom. x. 10, 11. For with the heart man believ- eth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture saith, Whosoever belie veth on Him shall not be ashamed. R. All day long I have stretch- ed forth My hands to a disobe- dient and gainsaying people. ~f. O Lord God, to Whom vengeance belongeth, Thou G-od, to Whom vengeance belongeth, show Thy- self. Arise, Thou Judge of the world, and reward the proud after their deserving. I$f. A disobedient and gainsaying people, f'. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I#. All day long I have stretched forth My hands to a disobedient and gainsaying people. This R. is said at both Vespers. The Hymn, Annue Christe, as in the First Vespers of the Com- mon of Apostles, p. 235. ~)t. The Lord loved Andrew. ty. His sweet savour is before the Most High. Antiphon to Magnificat. Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his bro- ther, casting a net into the sea, (for they were fishers ;) and He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, ancl followed Him. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who didst give such grace unto Thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, that he readily obeyed the calling of Thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed Him without delay ; Grant unto us all, that we, being called by Thy Holy Word, may forthwith give up ourselves obediently to fulfil Thy holy commandments ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. At Lauds and the other Sours, everything as in the Common of Apostles, p. 236, until the Antiphon to Benedictus. Who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, de- spising the shame. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat as at the First Vespers. THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLY-DAYS. 241 DECEMBER VI. Memorial of Nicolas, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. fy. He shall nourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Nicolas, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The glory of this world, with the pleasures thereof, blessed Nicolas set at nought, and thus attained to the Chief Priest- hood. f~. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. 1^. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. DECEMBER VIII. Memorial o/The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. at LAUDS. Antiphon. With heart and soul sing we glory to Christ on this commemoration of His Blessed Mother. ~f. Blessed art thou among wo- men. I\?. And blessed is the Fruit of thy womb. The Collect. O MERCIFUL God, hear the prayers of Thy servants, and grant that we who thus commemorate the Conception of the Mother of our Lord, may hereafter be num- bered with her ; 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. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Garden enclosed is My Sister, My Spouse ; a Spring shut up, a Fountain sealed. Al- leluia. t. Behold from henceforth. I^r. All generations shall call me Blessed. Collect as at Lauds. DECEMBER XIII. Manorial of Lucy, V. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. When the Bride- groom came, they that were ready went in with Him to the marriage. t. The Virgins that be her fel- lows. ty. Shall bear her company. The Collect. HEAR us, O God of our salva- tion, that as we rejoice in this commemoration of Thy blessed Virgin and Martyr Lucy, we may be filled with devout affections to R 242 THE SEEYICE PROPER OE HOLT-DATS. Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. I bless Thee, Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, for by Thy Son Thou hast quenched the flames that torture me. V. Full of grace are thy lips. I^r. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. DECEMBER XXI. St. ®[)omas, Apostle antf J^tartp. I|olB=59ap. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Everything as in the Common of Apostles till the Antiphon to Magnificat, O Oriens, as in the Proper Service of the Season, p. 12. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everliving God, Who for the more confirma- tion of the faith didst suffer Thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubt- ful in Thy Son's Resurrection; Grant us so perfectly and with- out all doubt, to believe in Thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in Thy sight may never be re- proved. Hear us, O Lord, through the same Jesus Christ, to Whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, now and for evermore. Amen. At Lauds and the other Sours, everything as in the Common of Apostles except the Collect, to/rich shall be that said at the First Vespers. The Antiphon to Magnificat at the Second Ves- pers is O Rex gentium, as in the Proper Service of the Sea- son, p. 12. DECEMBEE XXXI. Memorial of Silvestee, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things : enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. 1$. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Silvester, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. *$. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. ty. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. JANUAEY VIII. Memorial of Lucian, P. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised THE SERVICE PEOPEE OF HOLY-DATS. 243 the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. ty. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyrs, Lucian and his companions, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. v". Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. 1^. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. JANUAEY XIII. Memorial o^Hilaey, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. Tty. He shall nourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Hilary, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. Whosoever shall con- fess Me before men, him shall the Son of Man also confess before the Angels of God. f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. ty. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. JANUAEY XVIII. Memorial o^Pbisca, V. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. When the Bride- groom came, they that were ready went in with Him to the marriage. v". The Virgins that be her fel- lows. R?. Shall bear her company. The Collect. GRANT, O Almighty God, that we who commemorate the martyr- dom of Thy blessed Virgin Prisca may profit by the example of her great faith, through our Lord Je- sus Christ, Who liveth and reign- eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. 244 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The kingdom of hea- ven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind ; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. y. Full of grace are thy lips. ty. Because G-od hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. Tfy. Thou makest him to have dominion of the works of Thy hands. Collect as at Lauds. JANUARY xx. Memorial of Fabian, Bp. of Rome. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone ; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. ty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Fabian, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liv- eth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him. "jf. Thou crownest him with glory and worship. JANUARY XXI. Memorial of Agnes, V. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Blessed Agnes stand- ing in the midst of the flames, stretched out her hands and pray- ed, saying, Almighty, Tremen- dous, and Worshipful God, I bless Thee, and glorify Thy Name for ever. f. The Virgins that be her fel- lows. ty. Shall bear her company. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Eternal God, Who hast chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty ; Grant, we beseech Thee, that we by the commemoration of Thy holy Vir- gin and Martyr Agnes may glory in Thy power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. Blessed Agnes stand- ing in the midst of the flames, stretched out her hands and said, I pray to Thee, O Tremendous and Eternal Father, Who by Thy Blessed Son hast saved me from shame ; lo ! I come to Thee, Whom I have loved, Whom I have sought, Whom I have always desired. f. Full of grace are thy lips. THE SERVICE PEOPEE OF HOLT-DATS. 245 I\?. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. JANUAEY XXII. Memorial of Vincent, Deacon & Martyr. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Let us humbly com- memorate this day on which Vin- cent, the unconquered martyr of Christ, gained the palm of victory, and joyfully entered heaven. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. -RJ. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Vincent, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. We profess the Chris- tian Religion, and adore One God, Who abideth for ever. f. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. ~Ety. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. JANUAEY XXV. Conversion of St. ^paul. *>olt>= Bap. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon. Suddenly there sinn- ed round about him a light from heaven : and he fell to the earth, and heard a Voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me ? And he said, Who art Thou, Lord ? And the Lord said, I am Jesus of Nazareth, Whom thou persecutest ; it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. Psalms of the week-day. The Chapter, Acts ix. 1—3. And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went un- to the high-priest, and desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that, if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus, and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven. R. Because thy rage against Me, and thy tumult is come up into Mine ears, therefore will I put My hook in thy nose, and My bridle in thy lips. *f. And I will turn thee back. K/. Therefore will I put My hook in thy nose, and My bridle in thy lips. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^J. Because thy rage against Me, and thy tumult is come up into Mine ears, therefore will I put My hook in thy nose, and My bridle in thy lips. Hymn, Annue Christe, *jf. and R/. as in the Common of Apostles, p. 235. Antiphon to Magnificat. The Lord chose one out of the people, and gave him the glory of the Eternal Vision. Let us cele- brate the Conversion of Saint Paul. 246 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. The Collect. O GOD, Who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world; Grant, we beseech Thee, that we, having his wonder- ful Conversion in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness unto Thee for the same, by follow- ing the holy doctrine which he taught ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. "f. Thou hast given an heritage. I£. Unto those that fear Thy Name. f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Saul (who is also called Paul) mightily con- vinced the Jews : and that pub- licly, showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was Christ. Psalms of Sundays and Holy- Days, p. 139. (2.) Brother Saul : the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou earnest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. (3.) And Ananias put his hands on him : and straightway there fell from his eyes as it had been scales : and he received sight forthwith and was baptized. And when he had received meat he was strength- ened. (4.) The furious persecutor : fell down, and arose a faithful preacher of the Word. (5.) He of the Apostles that was last : is by his preaching first. The Chapter as at the First Ves- pers. Hymn, iEterna Christi munera, f~. and T^?. as in the Common of Apostles, p. 236. Antiphon to Benedictus. Let us celebrate the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle ; for to- day he that had been a persecutor became a chosen vessel. Where- fore Angels and Archangels re- joice and praise in heaven the Son of God. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PRIME. Antiphon (1.) Saul (who is also called Paul) mightily con- vinced the Jews : and that pub- licly, showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was Christ. AT TERCE. Antiphon (2.) Brother Saul : the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou earnest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. The Chapter, Acts ix. 1, 2. And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, and desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that, if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. It. as at Terce in the Common of Apostles, p. 236. Collect as at the First Vespers. THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. 247 AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) And Ananias put his hands on him : and straightway there fell from his eyes as it had been scales : and he received sight forthwith, and was baptized. And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. The Chapter, Acts ix. 15. But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way, for he is a chosen vessel unto Me, to bear My Name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. R. as at Sext in the Common of Apostles, p. 237. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) He of the Apos- tles that was last : is by his preach- ing first. The Chapter, Acts ix. 17. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house ; and put- ting his hands on him, said, Bro- ther Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou earnest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost, R. as at None in the Common of Apostles, p. 237. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Psalms of the Second Vespers of the Common of Apostles are said with the Antiphons of Lauds of this day. Chapter as at the First Vespers, p. 245. The Hymn, f. and R?., as in the First Vespers of the Common of Apostles, p. 235. Antiphon to Magnificat. But when it pleased God, Who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by His grace, to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the hea- then : immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood. Collect as at the First Vespers. FEBEUAET II. W)t purification of St. jTttarp trje 33lessetr Utrgtn. T|oirj=iBarj. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Everything as in the Common of the Blessed Virgin, p. 231, ex- cept the Antiphon to Magnificat. And behold there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Sy- meon ; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the con- solation of Israel ; and the Holy Ghost was upon him. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everliving God, we humbly beseech Thy Ma- jesty, that, as Thy 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. Amen. AT LAUDS. ~f. It was revealed unto Sy- meon by the Holy Ghost. I\?. That he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ, 248 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. f. O God, make speed, &c. And everything else as at Lauds in the Common of the Blessed Virgin, until the Antiphon to Benedictus. The Lord, Whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to His temple ; even the Messenger of the cove- nant, Whom ye delight in ; be- hold, He shall come, saith the Lord of Hosts. But who may abide the day of His Coming? and who shall stand when He appear- eth? for He is like a refiner's Fire, and like fullers' Sope. And He shall sit as a refiner and pu- rifier of silver ; and He shall pu- rify the sons of Levi. Collect as at the First Vespers. At Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Se- cond Vespers, and Compline, everything as in the Common of the Blessed Virgin, p. 232, 233, except The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everliving God, we humbly beseech Thy Ma- jesty, that, as Thy 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. Amen. FEBRUARY III. Memorial o/Blasius, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. ~fy. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Blasius, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. *f. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. J^r. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. FEBRUARY V. Memorial of Agatha, V. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. When the Bride- groom came, they that were ready went in with Him to the marriage. f. The Virgins that be her fel- lows. I\£. Shall bear her company. The Collect. O GOD, Who amongst other mi racles of Thy Power hast granted even to the weakness of women the victory of martyrdom ; Merci- fully grant that we who comme- morate Thy blessed Martyr Aga- THE SEKVICE PROPER OP HOLT-DATS. 249 tha, may hereafter be numbered with her; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reign- eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. Agatha most joyfully and gloriously went to prison, as it were to a banquet, and com- mended her sufferings to her Lord. ~f. Full of grace are thy lips. I\7. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. FEBEUAEY XIV. Memorial of Valentine, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have de- spised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. fy. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Valen- tine, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed in the Foot- steps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. ~f. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. IV- And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. FEBEUAEY XXIV. St. fUtattf)ias, Apostle antf Jttartyr. IfohHlai). At the First Vespers, and through all the Hours, everything as in the Common of Apostles, p. 235, except The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Who into the place of the traitor Judas didst choose Thy faithful servant Mat- thias to be of the number of the Twelve Apostles ; Grant that Thy Church, being alway preserved from false Apostles, may be or- dered and guided by faithful and true pastors ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. MAECH I. Memorial of David, Archbishop. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. ~$ . The Righteous shall grow as a lily. ty. He shall nourish for ever before the Lord. 250 THE SERVICE PEOPEE OF HOLT-DATS. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop David, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livestandreignest with the Father and the Holy G-host, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. /. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. B>Z. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. MARCH II. Memorial of Chad, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things : enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f". The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. ty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GEANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Chad, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. jf. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. Ttf He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. MARCH VII. Memorial ofPERPETUA, M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. The mother was mar- vellous above all and worthy of honourable mention, because of the hope she had in the Lord. ~f. Whoso loveth son or daugh- ter more than Me. iyr. Is not worthy of Me. The Collect. GEANT, O Almighty God, that we who commemorate the martyr- dom of the blessed Perpetua, may profit by her example, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liv- eth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The Kingdom of Hea- ven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind ; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. f~. Full of grace are thy lips. ty. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. THE SERVICE PEOPEE OF HOLY-DATS. 251 MAECH XII. Memorial of Gbegoky, Bp. of Rome. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. "f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. I$r. He shall nourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Gregory, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. T. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. Tty. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. MAECH XVIII. Memorial o/Edwaed, King of the West Saxons. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. v\ O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. ty. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. O GOD, the Conqueror of an Eternal Kingdom ; grant unto Thy servants who here commemorate the death of King Edward the Martyr, that as Thou didst vouch- safe to him everlasting glory, so we may be found worthy to have our share in the Communion of Saints, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. f". Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. I#. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. MAECH XXI. Memorial of Benedict, Abbot. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. Ity. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. 252 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. The Collect. ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God, Who on this day didst deliver the blessed Benedict from the bur- den of the flesh ; hereafter grant unto us, Thy unworthy servants, to have our share in the company of the Blessed, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. f~. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. Tty. He clothed him with a robe of Glory. Collect as at Lauds. MARCH XXV. ^c / annunct= ation of our XatiB. l|olp= Bap. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Everything as at the First Ves- pers of the Common of the Blessed Virgin, page 231, except the Antiphon to Magnificat. And the Angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art high- ly favoured, the Lord is with thee; Blessed art thou among women. The Collect. WE be- seech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace in- THE SERVICE PBOPEB, OF HOLY-DATS. 253 to our hearts ; that, as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. As at Lauds in the Common of the Blessed Virgin. Antiphon to Benedictus. The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore also that Holy Thing Which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Collect as at the First Vespers. Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Second Vespers, and Compline, as in the Common of the Blessed Virgin. APEIL III. Memorial ofRiCHAED, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. T. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. ty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Richard may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEES. ' Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. It. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. ty. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. APKIL IV. Memorial o^Ambeose, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. 1$. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. Tlie Collect. O GOD, Who gavest Ambrose to Thy people to be a minister of eternal life ; Grant that we may follow his holy teaching ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. 254 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLY-DAYS. t. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. ty. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. ty. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. APRIL XIX. Memorial of Alphege, Abp. of Canterbury. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. ty. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. O GOD, Who crownedst the blessed Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, with the glory of martyrdom ; Grant unto his suc- cessors and the Church under their guidance still to glorify Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. t. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. APRIL XXIII. Memorial of St. George. at LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. fy. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Saint George, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. f. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. fy. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. THE SERVICE PEOPEE OP HOLY-DATS. 255 APBIL XXV. St. J$tarfe,*3£bang*ltst antt Jttarter. 1|olp=J9an. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon. Light Eternal : shall shine on, Thy Saints, O Lord, and length of days. Alleluia. Psalms of the week-day. The Chapter, Eph. iv. 7, 8. Unto every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore He saith, When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. R. Her JSTazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk. Alleluia! Alleluia! f. Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words into the ends of the world. I^J. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^r. Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk. Alleluia ! Al- leluia ! Hymn. Tristes erant Apostoli. • If in Ascension-tide, the Proper Doxology is said instead of the last verse. The Apostles' hearts are full of pain, For their dear Lord so lately slain, That Lord His servants' wicked train "With bitter scorn had dared arraign. TVe pray Thee, King with glory deck'd, In this our Paschal joy protect, From all that Death would fain effect, Thy ransomed flock, Thine own elect. To Thee Who, dead, again dost live, All glory, Lord, Thy people give ; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. f. Then were the disciples glad. R/. When they saw the Lord. Alleluia. Antiphon to Magnificat. Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion ; and behold the Martyr with the Crown, wherewith the Lord crowned him in the day of the gladness of his heart. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Who hast instructed Thy Holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of Thy Evangelist Saint Mark ; Give us grace, that, being not like chil- dren, carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established in the truth of Thy Holy Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. jf . The voice of joy and health. ty. Is in the dwelling of the righteous. ~f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Thy Saints, O Lord : shall flourish as a lily, Al- leluia ! and they shall be as a sweet smelling savour unto Thee. Alleluia. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- days, p. 139. (2.) Blessed are the Folk : that He hath chosen to Him to be His inheritance. Alleluia. (3.) Blessed is the People, O Lord, that can rejoice in Thee : they shall walk in the Light of Thy Countenance. Alleluia. (4.) O ye Spirits and Souls of the Eighteous : bless ye the Lord. Alleluia. (5.) There remaineth a rest : for the People of God. Alleluia. 256 THE SERVICE PBOPEB, OF HOLY-DAYS. The Chapter, Eph. iv. 7, 8. Unto every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore He saith, When He Ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Hymn. Claro Paschali gaudio. If in Ascension-tide, the Proper Doxology is said instead of the last verse. In this our bright and Paschal day The sun shines out with purer ray ; "When Christ to earthly sight made plain, The glad Apostles see again. The "Wounds, the riven "Wounds He shows In that His Flesh with light that glows, With public voice both far and nigh The Lord's arising testify. Christ, the King, Who lov'st to bless, Do Thou our hearts and souls possess ; To Thee our praise that we may pay, To Whom our laud is due for aye. "We pray Thee, King with glory deck'd, In this our Paschal joy protect, From all that Death would fain effect, Thy ransomed flock, Thine own elect. To Thee Who, dead, again dost live, All glory, Lord, Thy people give : All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. ~f. Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. Tty. For it becometh well the Just to be thankful. Alleluia. Antiphon to Benedictus. Light Eternal shall shine on Thy Saints, O Lord, and length of days. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. Lord : shall nourish as a lily, Al- leluia! and they shall be as a sweet smelling savour unto Thee. Alleluia. AT TERCE. Antiphon (2.) Blessed are the Folk : that He hath chosen to Him to be His inheritance. Alleluia. The Chapter, Eph. iv. 7, 8. Unto every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore He saith, When He Ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. R. Your sorrow. Alleluia, Al- leluia, f. Shall be turned into joy. IV- Alleluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. Your sorrow shall be turned into joy. Alleluia, Alleluia. ~f. Right dear in the sight of the Lord. fy. Is the death of His Saints. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. AT PRIME. Antiphon (1.) Thy Saints, O Antiphon (3.) Blessed is the People, O Lord, that can rejoice in Thee : they shall walk in the Light of Thy Countenance. Al- leluia. The Chapter, Ephes. iv. 10. He that descended is the Same also that Ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things. It. Right dear in the sight of the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. /.Is THE SERVICE PBOPEE OP HOLT-DATS. 257 the death of His Saints, ty. Al- leluia, Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Itf. Eight dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints. Alleluia, Alleluia. t. Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. fy. For it becometh well the Just to be thankful. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) There remaineth a rest : for the People of God. Alleluia. The Chapter, Ephes. iv. 11, 12. And He gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers ; for the perfecting of the Saints. R. Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. Alleluia, Alleluia, f. For it becometh well the Just to be thankful, fy. Alleluia, Alle- luia, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R,?. Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. Alleluia, Alleluia. y". The voice of joy and health. Ity. Is in the dwellings of the Righteous. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. The Chapter, R., Hymn, "f. and ~R?., Antiphon to Magnificat, and Collect, as at the First )ers, p. 255. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Antiphons of Lauds, Thy Saints, and the rest, are said to the Psalms of the Second Ves- pers of the Common of Apostles, p. 237. MAY I. %5e. ^*)tlip antr 3James, Apostles antf JJflartgrs. 1|olp=Bap. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon. I go to prepare a place for you ; but I will see you again, Alleluia! and your heart shall rejoice. Alleluia, Alleluia. Psalms of the week-day. The Chapter, Wisd. v. 1. Then shall the Righteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him, and made no account of his labours. R., Hymn, Tristes erant Apostoli, T/t. and ¥$., as at the First Ves- pers of St. Mark, p. 255. Antiphon to Magnificat. Have I been so long time with you ; and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip ? He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father. Al- leluia. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Whom truly to know is Everlasting Life ; Grant us perfectly to know Thy Son Jesus Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life; that, following the steps of Thy holy Apostles, Saint Philip and Saint James, we may steadfastly walk in the Way that leadeth to eternal life ; through the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 258 THE SEEVICE PEOPEE OF HOLT-DATS. AT LAUDS. f. He was known of them. 1^?. In Breaking of Bread. Al- leluia. "f. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Lord, show us the Father : and it sufficeth us. Alleluia. Psalms as on Sundays and Feast- the Father : and it sufficeth us. Alleluia. (2.) He that hath seen Me : hath seen the Father. Alleluia. (3.) I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life : no man cometh to the Father, but by Me. Alleluia. (4.) O ye Spirits and Souls of the Eighteous : bless ye the Lord. Alleluia. (5.) If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you : ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Alleluia. The Chapter, Wisd. v. 1. Then shall the Eighteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him, and made no account of his labours. fy. Thanks be to God. Hymn, Claro Paschali gaudio, f. and Ity., as in the Lauds of St. Mark, p. 256. Antiphon to Benedictus. Let not your heart be troubled ; ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's House are many mansions. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT TERCE. Antiphon (2.) He that hath seen Me : hath seen the Father. Alleluia. The Chapter, Wisd. v. 1. Then shall the Eighteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him, and made no account of his labours. It. as at Terce on St. Mark, p. 256. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) I am the "Way, the Truth, and the Life : no man cometh to the Father, but by Me. Alleluia. The Chapter, Acts iv. 33. And with great power gave the Apostles witness of the Eesurrec- tion of the Lord Jesus : and great grace was upon them all. It. as at Sext on St. Mark, p. 256. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) Lord, show us AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you : ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Alleluia. The Chapter, Acts v. 41. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His Name. THE SERYIOE PROPER OF HOLY-DAYS. 259 It. as at None on St. Marie, p. 257. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. The Antiphons of Lauds, Lord, show us, and the rest, are said to the Psalms of the Second Ves- pers of the Common of Apostles, p. 237. The Chapter, Wisd. v. 1. Then shall the Righteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him, and made no account of his labours. Hymn, Tristes erant Apostoli, "f. and ~B?., as on the First Vespers of St. Mark, p. 255. Antiphon to Magnificat. If ye had known Me, ye should have known My Father also ; and from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. MAY III. Memorial of The Invention of the Ceoss. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. The Kingdom of Hea- ven is like unto a treasure hid in a field. Alleluia. f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and bless Thee. ty. For by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world. Alleluia. The Collect. O SAVIOUR of the world, Who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us ; Save us and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The Tree of Life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruits every month; and the Leaves of the Tree were for the Healing of the nations. Alleluia. f. Tell it out among the hea- then. I^Z. That the Lord reigneth from the Tree. Collect as at Lauds. MAY VI. Memorial of 'St. John the Evan- gelist at the Latin gate. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. The Apostle John, being plunged into a vessel of boiling oil ; by Divine mercy came forth unharmed. Alleluia. f~. Greatly is blessed John to be had in honour. 1^. For he leant on Jesus' bo- som at the Last Supper. Alleluia. The Collect. MERCIFUL Lord, we beseech Thee to cast Thy bright beams of light upon Thy Church, that it, being enlightened by the doctrine of Thy Blessed Apostle and Evan- gelist Saint John, may so walk in the light of Thy Truth that it may at length attain to the light of everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. When blessed John returned from exile, much people of men and women went out to meet him, crying, Blessed is he 260 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Alleluia. *f. Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. ty. For it becometh well the Just to be thankful. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. If either of the three Memorials next following happen after Tri- nity Sunday, it shall be said altogether as for Silvester, Bp., Dec. xxxi., with change of name. MAY XIX. Memorial of Dunstan, Abp. of Canterbury. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Light Eternal shall shine on Thy Saints, O Lord, and length of days. Alleluia. ~f. Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. I^r. For it becometh well the Just to be thankful. Alleluia. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Dunstan may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEKS. Antiphon. Go forth, O ye daugh- ters of Zion, and behold the Righ- teous Man with the Crown where- with the Lord hath crowned Him in the day of His Espousals, and in the day of the gladness of His heart. 'f. Then were the disciples glad. ty. When they saw the Lord. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. MAY XXVI. Memorial of Augustin, Abp. of Canterbury. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Light Eternal shall shine on Thy Saints, O Lord, and length of days. Alleluia. f~. Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. I\?. For it becometh well the Just to be thankful. Alleluia. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Augustin, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. Go forth, O ye daugh- ters of Zion, and behold the Righ- teous Man with the Crown where- with the Lord hath crowned Him in the day of His Espousals, and in the day of the gladness of His heart. f". Then were the disciples glad, ty. When they saw the Lord. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. MAY XXVII. Memorial o^ Venerable Bede. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Light Eternal shall THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. 261 shine on Thy Saints, O Lord, and length of days. Alleluia. f. Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. ty. For it becometh well the Just to be thankful. Alleluia. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Priest Yenerable Bede, may in- crease in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. Go forth, O ye daugh- ters of Zion, and behold the Righ- teous Man with the Crown where- with the Lord hath crowned Him in the day of His Espousals, and in the day of the gladness of His heart. /. Then were the disciples glad. IV- When they saw the Lord. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. If either of the two following Me- morials happen after Trinity Sunday, it shall be said alto- gether as for Lucian, P. and M., Jan. viii., with change of name. JUNE I. Memorial of Nicomede, P. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Light Eternal shall shine on Thy Saints, O Lord, and length of days. Alleluia. *f . Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. ty. For it becometh well the Just to be thankful. Alleluia. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr JS"ico- mede, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. Go forth, O ye daugh- ters of Zion, and behold the Righ- teous Man with the Crown where- with the Lord hath crowned Him in the day of His Espousals, and in the day of the gladness of His heart. ~f. Then were the disciples glad. fy. When they saw the Lord. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. JUNE v. Memorial of Boniface, Bp. &M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Light Eternal shall shine on Thy Saints, O Lord, and length of days. Alleluia. ~f. Rejoice in the Lord, ye Righteous. 1^. For it becometh well the Just to be thankful. Alleluia. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- 262 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. morate Thy holy Martyr Boni- face, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. Go forth, O ye daugh- ters of Zion, and behold the Righ- teous Man with the Crown where- with the Lord hath crowned Him in the day of His Espousals, and in the day of the gladness of His heart. "ft. Then were the disciples glad. Tty. When they saw the Lord. Alleluia. Collect as at Lauds. St. "Barnabas, Apostle antr Jttartpr. 1|oIrj=2Bag. If before Trinity Sunday, every- thing as of St. Mark, p. 255, with the Collect of St. Barnabas. If after Trinity Sunday, every- thing as in the Common of Apos- tles, p. 235, with the Collect of St. Barnabas. The Collect. O LORD God Almighty, Who didst endue Thy holy Apostle Bar- nabas with singular gifts of the Holy Ghost; Leave us not, we beseech Thee, destitute of Thy manifold gifts, nor yet of grace to use them alway to Thy honour and glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. JUNE XVII. Memorial of St. Alban. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom ; and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. t. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. Itf. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Alban, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liv- eth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven ; and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. f. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. ~fy. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. JUNE xx. Memorial of The Translation of Edward, King of the West Saxons. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- THE SERVICE PEOPEE OP HOLT-DATS. 263 dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a re- ward in the kingdom ; and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. Tty. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Edward, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liv- eth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven ; and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. f. Be glad, O ye Eighteous, and rejoice in the Lord. Ity. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. JUNE XXIV. J&attbttn of St. 3ohn Baptist. l|oIt)=I@ap. AT THE FIEST VESPEES. Antiphon. But the Angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias : for thy prayer is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Psalms of the week-day. The Chapter^ Jer. i. 5. Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee : and before thou earnest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. R. Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist. y. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord. R?. There is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist, f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, fy. Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist. Hymn. Ut queant laxis. Greatest of Prophets, Messenger ap- pointed Paths for thy Lord and Saviour to prepare, Oh ! for a tongue unsoiled, thy praise and wonders Meet to declare ! From highest heaven Gabriel descend- ing, Gave to thy father promise of thy birth, Gave thee thy name, and for thy life predicted Deeds of great worth. Yet did that father falter at the pro- mise, Dumb was he struck for doubting of the same, Till at thy birth his voice again return- ing, Uttered thy name. Pent in the closet of the womb, thy Sa- viour Thou didst adore within His Chamber shrined ; Thus did each parent in their unborn offspring Mysteries find. 264 THE SEKVICE PBOPER OF HOLT-DAYS. Praise we our God, Who dwelleth in the highest, Father, and Son, and Spirit ever blest, And may He grant us, while on earth, forgiveness, In heaven rest. Amen. it. There was a man sent from God. R/. Whose name was John. Antiphon to Magnificat. When Zacharias went into the temple : of the Lord, there ap- peared unto him an Angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the Altar of Incense. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, by Whose Providence Thy servant John Bap- tist was wonderfully Born, and sent to prepare the way of Thy Son our Saviour, by preaching of repentance ; Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching ; and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the Truth's sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. f. There was a man sent from God. 1$. Whose name was John. it. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) Elisabeth's full time came that she should be deli- vered : and she brought forth a son, John Baptist, the Forerunner of the Lord. (2.) They made signs to his fa- ther, how he would have him called : and he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. (3.) Thou shalt call his name John : and thou shalt have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth. (4.) He shall be great in the sight of the Lord : and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mo- ther's womb. (5.) He shall go before Him in the spirit and power of Elias : to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. The Chapter, Isa. xlix. 1. Listen, O isles, unto me ; and hearken, ye people from far : the Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath He made mention of my name. ty. Thanks be to God. Hymn. nimis felix. blessed Saint of high renown and honour, Called in thy mother's womb, by God ordained, Mightiest Martyr, dweller in the desert, Virgin unstained. Saints with their crowns shall glitter, some with increase Thirty-fold, some with double wreaths shall shine, Yet shall no otber diadem of glory Glitter like thine. Come thou again, the crooked highways straighten, Break the hard rocks that in our bosoms rest, Meet for our Lord, Who ever cometh onwards With footsteps blest. Praise we our God, "Who dwelleth in the highest, Father, and Son, and Spirit ever blest, And may He grant us, wbile on earth, forgiveness, In heaven rest. Amen. THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. 265 ~f. Amongst those born of wo- man. R/. There is not a greater pro- phet than John the Baptist. Antiphon to Benedictus. And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel. AT PRIME. Antiphon (1.) Elisabeth's full time came that she should be de- livered : and she brought forth a son, John Baptist, the Forerunner of the Lord. AT TERCE. Antiphon (2.) They made signs to his father, how he would have him called : and he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. The Chapter, Isa. xlix. 1. Listen, O isles, unto me ; and hearken, ye people from far : the Lord hath called me from the womb ; from the bowels of my mother hath He made mention of my name. R. Thou hast crowned Him with glory and worship. f~. Thou mak- est Him to have dominion of the works of Thy hands. R/. With glory and worship, ^f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. Thou hast crowned Him with glory and wor- ship. V. Thou hast set upon His head, O Lord. R/. A crown of pure gold. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) Thou shalt call his name John : and thou shalt have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth. Tlie Chapter, Isa. xlix. 5, 6. And now saith the Lord, that formed "Me from the womb to be His servant : I will also give Thee for a light to the Gentiles, that Thou may est be Afy Salvation to the ends of the earth. R. Thou hast setupon His head, O Lord. ~f. A crown of pure gold. R/. Upon His head, O Lord. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. Thou hast set upon His head, O Lord, a crown of pure gold. ^f. The Eighteous shall flourish like a palm-tree. Rj. And shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT XOXE. Antiphon (5.) He shall gobefore Him in the spirit and power of Elias : to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just ; to make ready a people pre- pared for the Lord. The Chapter, Isa. xlix. 7. Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the Lord that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and He shall choose thee. R. The Eighteous shall flourish like a palm-tree. f. And spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. 266 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. 1$?. Like a palm-tree. ~f . Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I#. The Righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree. ?. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. 1^. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Antiphons of Lauds are said to the Psalms of the week-day. The Chapter, R., Hymn, ~f. and R/T., as at the First Vespers, p. 263. Antiphon to Magnificat. 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. Collect as at the First Vespers. JUNE XXIX. St. ^ctcr, Apostle antr J^artwr. AT THE FIEST VESPERS. Antiphon. Jesus saith unto them, But Whom say ye that I am ? And Simon Peter answered : and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God. And Jesus an- swered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona. And I say unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will build My Church. Psalms of the week-day. The Chapter, Acts xii. 4. Peter therefore was kept in pri- son ; but prayer was made without ceasing of the Church to God for him. It. Cornelius the centurion, a devout man, and one that feared God, saw in a vision evidently an Angel of God coming in to him, and saying, Cornelius, send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter : he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. ^f . When Cornelius, as yet unrege- nerate in Christ, prayod, an Angel appeared unto him, saying. V$. Cornelius, send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter : he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. *f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. iy. Cornelius the centurion, a devout man, and one that feared God, saw in a vision evidently an Angel of God coming in to him, and saying, Cornelius, send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter : he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. Hymn, Annue Christe, f. and 1^?., as in the Common of Apostles, p. 235. Antiphon to Magnificat. Blessed Peter, the Apostle, saw Christ coming to meet him : he worshipped Him, and said, Lord, whither goest Thou ? I go unto Rome, to be there crucified afresh. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy Apostle Saint Peter many ex- cellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to Feed Thy flock; Make, we beseech Thee, all Bishops and Pastors diligently to preach Thy THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. 267 Holy Word, and the people obe- diently to follow the same, that they may receive the crown of everlasting glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. f. Thou art Peter. fyr. And upon this Bock I will build My Church. ~f- O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) jNow Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer : be- ing the ninth hour. Psalms as on Sundays and Holy- Days. (2.) Silver and gold have I none : but such as I have give I thee. (3.) And the Angel saith unto Peter : Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. (4.) Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me ? Lord, Thou knowest all things : Thou knowest that I love Thee. Feed My sheep. (5.) Thou art Peter : and upon this Rock I will build My Church. The Chapter, Acts xii. 5. Peter therefore was kept in pri- son : but prayer was made without ceasing of the Church unto God for him. ty. Thanks be to God. vEterna Christi munera, *f. and Tfy., as in the Common of Apostles, p. 236. Antiphon to Benedictus. Whatsoever thou shal.t bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven ; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PEIME. Antiphon (1.) Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer : be- ing the ninth hour. AT TEECE. Antiphon (2.) Silver and gold have I none : but such as I have give I thee. The Chapter, Acts xii. 5. Peter therefore was kept in pri- son : but prayer was made without ceasing of the Church unto God for him. R. as at Terce in the Common of Apostles, p. 236. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) And the Angel saith unto Peter : Cast thy gar- ment about thee, and follow me. The Chapter, Acts xii. 7. And behold, the Angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison ; and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. R. as at Sext in the Common of Apostles, p. 237. Collect as at the First Vespers. 268 THE SERVICE PROPER OP HOLY-DAYS. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will build My Church. The Chapter, Acts xii. 9. And he went out and followed him ; and wist not that it was true which was done by the Angel ; but thought he saw a vision. R. as at None in the Common of Apostles, p. 237. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Everything as at the Second Ves- pers of the Common of Apostles, p. 237, till Collect as at the First Vespers. Memorial o^The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. at LAUDS. Antiphon. Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away ; for, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone ; the flowers appear on the earth. t. Blessed art thou among wo- men. R?. And blessed is the Fruit of thy womb. The Collect. O GOD, Who didst move the most holy Virgin Mary, the Mo- ther of Thy Only-begotten Son, our Lord God, for the sake of mu- tual consolation to Visit the bless- ed Elisabeth ; Grant that He may so visit our hearts, that we may be defended from all dangers ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. Let me see thy coun- tenance, let me hear thy voice ; for sweet is thy voice, and thy counte- nance is comely. f~. Behold, from henceforth. I\Z. All generations shall call Me Blessed. Collect as at Lauds. JULY IV. Memorial o/The Translation of Martin, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. *f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. Tty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Martin, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livestandreignestwith the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. 269 'f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. R?. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. JULY xv. Memorial of Swithun, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. ~f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. 1^. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. TJie Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Swithun, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Wholivestandreignestwith the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. T. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. I£. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. JULY xx. Memorial ^Margaret, V. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. When the Bride- groom came, they that were ready went in with Him to the marriage. V. The Virgins that be her fel- lows. I$r. Shall bear her company. The Collect. GRANT, O AlmightyGod, that we who commemorate the mar- tyrdom of Thy blessed Virgin Margaret may profit by the ex- ample of her great faith, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The kingdom of hea- ven is like unto a net ; that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind ; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. *$. Full of grace are thy lips. B^. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. JULY XXII. Memorial of St. Mary Mag- dalene. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir-tree, and in- stead of the brier shall come up the myrtle-tree; and it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. 270 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLY-DATS. "f. Her sins, which are many, are forgiven. ft}. For she loved much. The Collect. MERCIFUL Father, give us grace that we never presume to sin through the example of any creature ; but if it shall chance us at any time to offend Thy Divine Majesty, that then we may truly repent and lament the same, after the example of Mary Magdalene, and by lively faith obtain remis- sion of all our sins ; through the only merits of Thy Son, our Sa- viour Christ. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. When Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper ; there came unto Him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment. f. Mary hath chosen that good part. ftt. Which shall not be taken away from her. Collect as at Lauds. ments Lord. through Jesus Christ our Amen. JULY XXV. St. 3ames, Apostle antr J&artgr. l|olD=©a». Everything as in the Common of Apostles, p. 235, except The Collect. GRANT, O Merciful God, that as Thine holy Apostle Saint James, leaving his father and all that he had, without delay was obedient unto the Calling of Thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed Him ; so we, forsaking all worldly and carnal affections, may be evermore ready to follow Thy holy command- JULY XXVI. Memorial of St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Who can find a vir- tuous woman ? for her price is far above rubies. f. Full of grace are thy lips. ft?. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. The Collect. O GOD, Who on this day didst take to Thyself the Holy Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin; Grant that we who thus comme- morate her may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Him Who did not abhor the Vir- gin's Womb, and now liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. at vespers. Antiphon. A woman that fear- eth the Lord, she shall be praised. t. Lord, I have loved the Ha- bitation of Thy House. ft?. And the Place where Thine Honour dwelleth. Collect as at Lauds. AUGUST I. Memorial of St. Peter's Chains, at lauds. Antiphon. The same night Peter was sleeping ; between two sol- diers bound with two chains. f. Thou art Peter. THE SERTICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. 271 ~fy. And upon this Eock I will build My Church. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to Feed Thy flock ; Make, we beseech Thee,allBishops and Pastors diligently to preach Thy holy Word, and the people obediently to follow the same, that they may receive the crown of everlasting glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. And behold, the Angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison ; and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. /. lam Thy servant, and the son of Thine handmaid. R/. Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder. Collect as at Lauds. AUGUST VI. Memorial of The Transfigura- tion. at LAUDS. Antiphon. Jesus taketh Peter, James and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, and was transfi- gured before them ; and His Face did shine as the sun, and His rai- ment was white as the light. *fi. Behold, a Voice out of the cloud. iEp. This is My Beloved Son. The Collect. O GOD, Who didst on this day Transfigure Thy Only-begotten Son in the sight of Fathers of the Old and JS"ew Covenant; Grant us, we beseech Thee, so to please Thee, that we may hereafter ob- tain the sight of His Glory in Whom Thou wert well pleased ; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEBS. Antiphon. And behold, there talked with Him two men, Moses and Elias ; who appeared in glory, and spake of His decease, which He should accomplish at Jeru- salem. "f. We look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. IV- Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body. Collect as at Lauds. AUGUST VII. Memorial o/The Name of Jesus. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. God also hath highly 272 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. exalted Him, and given Him a Name which is above every name ; that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. "f. Our help standeth in the Name of the Lord. ty. Who hath made heaven and earth. The Collect. O GOD, Who hast made the most sweetName of Jesus a source of joy to Thy faithful people, and a cause of terror to evil spirits ; Grant that we who venerate this Holy Name, may in this life obtain comfort, and in the life to come everlasting happiness ; through the same Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. Whatsoever ye do in word or deed ; do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus. t. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. iyr. From this time forth for evermore. Collect as at Lauds. august x. Memorial of St. Lawrence. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Gold is tried in the fire; and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. t. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. ty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. O GOD, Who didst give to Blessed Lawrence grace to with- stand his fiery torture ; Grant to us, we beseech Thee, to quench the flames of our sins, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. Blessed Lawrence when lying on the gridiron ; cried out from the midst of the flames, I worship my God, and Him only do I serve. f. O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the Lord. I^r. Out of the midst of the fire hath He delivered them. Collect as at Lauds. AUGUST XXIV. St. 33artf)olonuto, "apostle antf Jblartpr. I|oIp=Bap. Everything as in the Common of Apostles, p. 235. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY and Everlast- ing God, Who didst give to Thine Apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach Thy Word ; Grant, we beseech Thee, unto Thy Church, to love that Word which he believed, and both to preach and receive the same ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AUGUST XXVIII. Memorial of Augustine, Bp. of Hippo. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast THE SEBVICE PEOPEB OF HOLT-DATS. 273 been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many- things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. t. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. ty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. O GOD, Who madest the blessed Augustine a doctor and a teacher of Thy Church ; Grant us to follow the Holy Doctrines that he taught, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. "f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. I#. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. AUGUST XXIX. Memorial o/The Beheading of St. John Baptist. at LAUDS. Antiphon. Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife ; for John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have her. t. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. Tty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, by Whose providence Thy servant John Bap- tist was wonderfully Born, and sent to prepare the way of Thy Son our Saviour, by preaching of repentance ; Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching ; and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the Truth's sake ; through Je- sus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought ; and he went and beheaded him in the prison. And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. f~. Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship. Ity. Thou makest him to have dominion over the works of Thy Hands. Collect as at Lauds. SEPTEMBEE I. Memorial of Giles, Abbot. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. Tty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GEANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- T 274 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. memoratc Thy holy Confessor and Abbot Giles, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. R£. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. SEPTEMBER VII. Memorial ofENURCHUS, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. IV- He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GEANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Enurchus, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. R?. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. SEPTEMBER VIII. Memorial of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. at LAUDS. Antiphon. A little fountain be- came a river. t. All honour, laud, and glory be. Tfy. O Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee. The Collect. MEECIFUL Lord, hear the prayers of Thy servants who com- memorate the Nativity of the Mo- ther of God; and grant that by the Incarnation of Thy dear Son, we may be indeed made nigh unto Him, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. With heart and soul let us praise Christ our King on the Nativity of Mary His Mother. ^. Blessed art thou among wo- men. Itf. And blessed is the Fruit of thy womb. Collect as at Lauds. THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. 275 SEPTEMBER XIV. Memorial of Tub Exaltation of the Holt Ceoss. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. The Kingdom of Hea- ven is like unto treasure hid in a field. Alleluia. f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and bless Thee. Ip. For by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world. Alleluia. The Collect. O SAVIOUR of the world, Who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us : Save us and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The Tree of Life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruits every month ; and the leaves of the Tree were for the Healing of the nations. Alleluia. T. Tell it out among the hea- then. I^r. That the Lordreigneth from the Tree. Collect as at Lauds. SEPTEMBER XVII. Memorial of Lambert, Bp. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. R?. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Lambert, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. y. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. ~fy. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. SEPTEMBER XXI. St. J*tatti)cto, Apostle, €bangeltst, anlf jretartor. 3foIp=39a|j. AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Everything as in the Common of Apostles, p. 235. Antiphon to Magnificat. In the midst of the Throne : and round about the Throne, were four Beasts full of eyes before and be- hind. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Who by Thy blessed Son didst call Mat- thew from the receipt of custom to be an Apostle and Evangelist ; Grant us grace to forsake all co- vetous desires, and inordinate love of riches, and to follow the same Thy Son Jesus Christ, Who liv- 276 THE SEEVICE PEOrEE OF HOLT-DATS. eth and reignetli with Thee and the Holy Ghost, One God, world without end. Amen. AT LAUDS. Antiphon to Benedictus. And the four Beasts had each of them six wings about him ; and they were full of eyes within ; and they rest not day and night, say- ing, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, Which was, and Is, and is to Come. Alleluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. Antiphon to Magnificat. And the first Beast was like a lion, and the second Beast like a calf, and the third Beast had a face as a man, and the fourth Beast was like a flying eagle. Al- leluia. Collect as at the First Vespers. SEPTEMBER XXVI. Memorial of St. Ctprian. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have de- spised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. t. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. IV- And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr, Cyprian, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liv- eth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. /. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. Tty. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. SEPTEMBER XXIX. St. J*lirf)acl antf all Angels. 3|oIp=3Ban. AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Antiphon to the Psalms. The Heavenly Host adore the Son of the Great King : Cheru- bim and Seraphim proclaim Him Holy. Psalms of the week-day. The Chapter, Eev. xii. 7. There was war in Heaven : Mi- chael and his Angels fought against the Dragon, and the Dra- gon fought and his angels; and prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in Heaven. R. And I heard the voice of many Angels round the Throne, saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, y. To receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Jty. Wor- thy is the Lamb that was slain. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy THE SEEVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DAYS. 277 G-host. B/. And I heard the voice of many Angels round the Throne, saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain. Hymn. Tibi Christe splendor Patris. Thee, Christ, the Father's Splendour, Life and virtue of the heart, In the presence of the Angels Sing we now with tuneful art : Meetly in alternate chorus Bearing our responsive part. Thus we praise with veneration All the armies of the sky ; Chiefly him, the warrior Primate Of celestial chivalry : Michael, who in princely virtue Cast Abaddon from on high. By whose watchful care, repelling, King of Everlasting grace ! Every ghostly adversary, All things evil, all things base ; Grant us of Thine only goodness In Thy Paradise a place. Laud and honour to the Father, Laud and honour to the Son, Laud and honour to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One : Consubstantial, Co-eternal, While unending ages run. Amen. f. He maketh His Angels spi- rits. U/. And His Ministers a flam- ing fire. Antiphon to Magnificat. At that time shall Michael stand up : the Great Prince, that stand- eth for the children of thy people. The Collect. O EVERLASTING God, Who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order; Mercifully grant that, as Thy Holy Angels alway do Thee service in Heaven, so by Thy appointment they may suc- cour and defend us on earth ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. ~f '. The smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints. Tty. Ascended up before God, out of the Angel's hand. "jt. O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) To Thee all An- gels cry aloud : the heavens and all the Powers therein. Psalms of Sundays and Holy- Days. (2.) I am Raphael : one of the seven holy Angels which present the prayers of the Saints. (3.) And I saw the Seven Angels which stood before God : and to them were given seven trumpets. (4.) O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him and magnify Him for ever. (5.) With Angels and Arch- angels, and with all the company of Heaven : we laud and magnify Thy glorious Name. The Chapter, Kev. xii. 7. There was war in Heaven: Michael and his Angels fought against the Dragon, and the Dra- gon fought and his angels ; and prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in Heaven. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Christe sanctorum decus Angelorum. Christ, of the Holy Angels Light and Gladness, Maker and Saviour of the human race, may we reach the world unknown to And see Thy Face. Angel of peace, may Michael to our dwelling Down from high heaven in mighty calm- ness come, Breathing all peace, and hideous war dispelling To hell's dark gloom. 278 THE SEEVICE PEOPEE OP HOLT-DATS. Angel of might, may Gabriel swift de- scending Far from our gates our ancient foe re- pel, And, as of old o'er Zacharias bending, In temples dwell. Angel of health, may Raphael lighten o'er us, To every sick bed speed his healing flight, In deeds of doubt direct the way before us, Guide us aright. Mary, the harbinger of peace supernal, Mother of God, with all the Angel train, All Saints be with us, till the bliss Eter- nal In Christ we gain. Be this by Thy thrice Holy Godhead granted, Father, and Son, and Spirit ever blest ; "Whose glory by the Angel Host is chanted, By all confessed. Amen. f. Praise Him, all ye Angels of His. R/. Praise Him, all His Host. Antiphon to Benedictus. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones ; for I say unto you, That in heaven their Angels do always behold the Face of My Father Which is in Hea- ven. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PRIME. Antiphon (1.) To Thee all An- gels cry aloud : the Heavens and all the Powers therein. AT TERCE. Antiphon (2.) I am Raphael : one of the seven holy Angels which present the prayers of the Saints. The Chapter, Rev. xii. 7. There was war in Heaven : Michael and his Angels fought against the Dragon, and the Dra- gon fought and his angels ; and prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in Heaven. R. He shall give His Angels charge over thee ; to keep thee in all thy ways. It. They shall bear thee in their hands. R/. To keep thee in all thy ways. ~ft. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy G-host. BJ. He shall give His Angels charge over thee ; to keep thee in all thy ways. ~f. Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder. R/. The young lion and the Dra- gon shalt thou tread under thy feet. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) And I saw the Seven Angels which stood before God : and to them were given seven trumpets. The Chapter, Dan. vii. 9, 10. I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, Whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of His Head like the pure wool: His throne was like the fiery flame, and His wheels as burning fire. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before Him : thousand thousands ministered unto Him, and ten thousand times ten thou- sand stood before Him : the Judg- ment was set, and the books were opened. R. Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the Dragon shalt thou tread under THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLY-DAYS. 279 thy feet. f. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. R/. And the Dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet. f. Glory be to the Fa- ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, R/. Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder ; the young lion and the Dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet. f. The smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints. R/. Ascended up before God out of the Angel's hand. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) With Angels and Archangels, and all the company of heaven : we laud and magnify Thy glorious Name. The Chapter, Rev. viii. 3. There was given unto another Angel much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all Saints upon the golden Altar, which was before the Throne. It. In the time of Harvest I will say to the Reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them, t . But gather the Wheat into My Barn. R/. And bind the tares in bundles to burn them, f '. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. In the time of Harvest I will say to the Reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them. ^. The Harvest is the end of the world. R/. The Reapers are the An- gels. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPERS. The Antiphons of Lauds, with the Psalms of Sunday. Everything else as in the First Vespers, ex- cept the Antiphon to Magnificat. I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God ; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these glad tidings. SEPTEMBER XXX. Memorial of St. Jerome. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. T. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. R/. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. O GOD,Whomadestthe bless- ed Jerome a doctor and teacher of Thy Church ; Grant us to follow the Holy Doctrines that he taught, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. God hath set some in the Church, first Apostles, second- arily Prophets, thirdly Teachers. f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. R/. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. 280 THE SERVICE PEOPER OF HOLY-DATS. OCTOBER I. Memorial o/Eemigius, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f~. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. ty. He shall nourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GEANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Eemigius, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. t". The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. ~fy. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. OCTOBER VI. Memorial of Faith, V. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. When the Bride- groom came, they that were ready went in with Him to the marriage. t. The Virgins that be her fel- lows. ty. Shall bear her company. The Collect. GEANT, O Almighty God, that we who commemorate the mar- tyrdom of Thy blessed Virgin Faith, may profit by her example, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The kingdom of hea- ven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind ; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. $". Full of grace are thy lips. l$r. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. OCTOBER IX. Memorial of St. Denys, the Areopagite. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. IV- And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- THE SERVICE PEOPEE OF HOLY-DATS. 281 morate Thy holy Martyr Denys, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liv- eth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Foot- steps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. f. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. Tty. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. OCTOBER XIII. Memorial of The Translation of King Edwaed the confessoe. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. 'f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. I^r. He shall nourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. O GOD, Who hast vouchsafed unto the blessed King Edward Thy Confessor a crown of hea- venly glory ; Grant that we who commemorate him on earth may hereafter reign with him in Hea- ven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antijphon. I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock. ~t. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. ty. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. OCTOBEE XVII. Memorial of Etheldeeda, Virgin. at lauds. Antiphon. The Bridegroom came, and they that were ready went in with Him to the Mar- riage. t. The Virgins that be her fel- lows. ~fy. Shall bear her company. The Collect. O LORD Jesu Christ, the Bride- groom against Whose coming chaste Virgins do watch and trim their lamps ; Grant that we who commemorate Thy holy Virgin Etheldreda may have our share in the Communion of Saints, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The kingdom of hea- ven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. 282 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLY-DATS. f. Full of grace are thy lips. ty. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. OCTOBER XVIII. St. Xufec, lEbangritst. l^oIy=©ay. AT THE FIEST VESPERS. as on St. Matthew's Day, p. 275, except The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Who call- edst Luke the Physician, whose praise is in the Gospel, to be an Evangelist, and Physician of the soul; May it please Thee, that, by the wholesome medicines of the doctrine delivered by him, all the diseases of our souls may be healed; through the Merits of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OCTOBER XXV. Memorial of Crispin, Martyr. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. If. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. ~ty. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Crispin, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liv- eth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. f. Be glad, O ye Eighteous, and rejoice in the Lord. ~fy. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. OCTOBER XXVIII. %%. Simon anfc 3Juttc, Apostles anfc Jftftartprs. 1|olp=Ua». Everything as in the Common of Apostles, p. 235, except this Chapter, which shall be said at both Vespers, at Lauds, and at Terce. The Chapter, Horn. viii. 28. We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are the called according to His purpose. The Collect. O 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 so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an Holy Temple acceptable unto Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DATS. 283 NOVEMBER I. ^U Saints' Bap. ^olD=©ap. AT THE FIRST VESPERS. Antiphons. (1.) The Souls of the Righteous are in the Hand of God : and there shall no torment touch them. Laudate pueri. Ps. cxiii. 1 Praise the Lord, ye servants : O praise the Name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord : from this time forth for ever- more. STheLord's Name is praised : from the ris- ing up of the sun unto the going down of the same. 4 The Lord is high above all heathen : and His glo- ry above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath His dwelling so high : and yet hum- bleth Him- self to behold the things that are in heaven and earth ? 6 He taketh up the simple out of the dust : and lifteth the poor out of the mire ; 7 That He may set him with the princes : even with the princes of His people. 8 He maketh the barren woman to keep house : and to be a joyful mother of children. Glory be to the Father, &c. (2.) O how glorious is the king- 284 THE SEEVICE PEOPEE OF HOLT-DATS. dom where All the Saints rejoice with Christ : they are arrayed in white robes, and follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxvii. 1 O praise the Lord, all ye hea- then : praise Him, all ye nations. 2 For His merciful kindness is ever more and more towards us : and the truth of the Lord endur- eth for ever. Praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. (3.) The Righteous shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble : they shall judge the nations, and have do- minion over the people. Lauda anima mea. Ps. cxlvi. 1 Praise the Lord, O my soul : while I live will I praise the Lord : yea, as long as I have any being, I will sing praises unto my God. 2 O put not your trust in princes, nor in any child of man : for there is no help in them. 3 For when the breath of man goeth forth he shall turn again to his earth : and then all his thoughts perish. 4 Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help : and whose hope is in the Lord his God; 5 Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is : Who keepeth His promise for ever; 6 Who helpeth them to right that suffer wrong : Who feedeth the hungry. 7 The Lord looseth men out of prison : the Lord giveth sight to the blind. 8 The Lord helpeth them that are fallen : the Lord careth for the righteous. 9 The Lord careth for the stran- gers ; He defendeth the fatherless and widow : as for the way of the ungodly, He turneth it upside down. 10 The Lord thy God, O Sion, shall be King for evermore : and throughout all generations. Glory be to the Father, &c. (4.) At the commandment of the Holy One they will stand in their order : and never faint in their watches. Laudate Dominum. Ps. cxlvii. 1 O praise the Lord, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God : yea, a joyful and plea- sant thing it is to be thankful. 2 The Lord doth build up Je- rusalem : and gather together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth those that are broken in heart : and giveth me- dicine to heal their sickness. 4 He telleth the number of the stars : and calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and great is His power : yea, and His wis- dom is infinite. 6 The Lord setteth up the meek : and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. 7 O sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving : sing praises upon the harp unto our God ; 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth : and maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains, and herb for the use of men ; 9 Who giveth fodder unto the cattle : and feedeth the young ravens that call upon Him. 10 He hath no pleasure in the strength of an horse : neither de- lighteth He in any man's legs. THE SEBVICE PEOPEE OF HOLY-DA.YS. 285 11 But the Lord's delight is in them that fear Him : and put their trust in His mercy. G-lory be to the Father, &c. (5.) Blessed are they that dwell in Thy House : they will be alway praising Thee. Lauda Hierusalem. Ps.cxlvii.12. 12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusa- lem : praise thy G-od, O Sion. 13 For He hath made fast the bars of thy gates : and hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. 15 He sendeth forth His com- mandment upon earth : and His word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool : and scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth His ice like morsels : who is able to abide His frost ? 18 He sendeth out His Word, and melteth them : He bloweth with His wind, and the waters flow. 19 He showeth His Word unto Jacob : His statutes and ordi- nances unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation : neither have the hea- then knowledge of His laws. TJie Chapter, Rev. vii. 2, 3. And I saw another Angel as- cending from the east, having the seal of the living G-od: and he cried with a loud voice to the four Angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth, and the sea, say- ing, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the Servants of our God in their foreheads. R. Praise our God, all ye His Servants, and ye that fear Him, both small and great. It. For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. R/. Praise Him, both small and great, f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R?. Praise our God, all ye His Servants, and ye that fear Him, both small and great. Hymn. Si quis valet numerare. If there be that skills to reckon All the numbers of the Blest, He, perchance, can weigh the gladness Of the everlasting rest "Which, their earthly warfare finished, They through suffering have pos- sessed. Through the vale of lamentation Happily and safely past, Now the years of their affliction In their memory they recast, And the end of all perfection They can contemplate at last. "While their cruel Tempter duly Suffers torments evermore : To the Saviour that redeemed them Those redeemed ones praises pour ; And the Monarch that rewards them Those rewarded saints adore. In a glass, through types and riddles, Dwelling here, we see alone ; Then serenely, purely, clearly, We shall know as we are known ; Fixing our enlightened vision On the glory of the Throne. There the Trinity of Persons Unbeclouded shall we see ; There the Unity of Essence Shall revealed in glory be ; "While we hail the Threefold Godhead And the simple Unity. Wherefore, man, take heart and cou- rage, "Whatsoe'er thy present pain ; Such untold reward through suffering Thou hereafter mayst attain ; And for ever in His glory With the Light of Light to reign. Laud and honour to the Father ; Laud and honour to the Son ; 286 THE SERVICE PEOPER OP HOLY-PAYS. Laud and honour to the Spirit ; Ever Three and ever One ; Consubstantial, Co-eternal, While unending ages run. "f. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. R/. Be thankful, all ye that are true of heart. Antiphon to Magnificat. Lo, a Lamb stood on the Mount Sion, and with Him an hundred and forty and four thousand hav- ing His Father's Name on their foreheads. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Who hast knit together Thine elect in one Communion and fellowship, in the mystical Body of Thy Son Christ our Lord ; Grant us grace so to follow Thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeak- able Joys, which Thou hast pre- pared for them that unfeignedly love Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT LAUDS. "jt. The Righteous live for ever- more. R/. Their reward also is with the Lord. f". O God, make speed, &c. Antiphons. (1.) I beheld, and lo, a great Multitude : which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the Throne. Psalms of Sundays and Holy- Days. (2.) And all the Angels stood round about the Throne : and about the elders, and the four beasts, and fell before the Throne on their faces, and worshipped. (3.) Thou hast Redeemed us to God by Thy Blood : out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation. (4.) O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise Him and magnify Him for ever. (5.) All His Saints shall praise Him : even the Children of Israel, even the People that serveth Him. Such honour have All His Saints. The Chapter, Rev. vii. 2, 3. And I saw another Angel as- cending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four Angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth, and the sea, say- ing, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the Servants of our God in their foreheads. R/. Thanks be to God. Hymn. Harum laudum praeconia. The praises that the Blessed know The Church shall imitate below, Whene'er she greets, in yearly strain, The birthdays of her Saints again. Now, all their battles past and gone, The Crown of Glory is set on ; For Chastity, as lily white, For Martyrdom, as ruby bright. This cannot human fancy know, Nor tongue of Men nor Angels show, Till endless life the victory brings That gives for earthly, heavenly things. One day of those most glorious rays Is better than ten thousand days ; Refulgent with celestial light, And with God's fullest knowledge bright. That we the Saints' blest lives may reach, That we their blessed faith may teach, May join above, and love below, The Spirit of All Grace bestow ! Amen. THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLY-DATS. 287 f. The Righteous shall receive a glorious Kingdom. R/. And a beautiful crown from the Lord's Hand. Antiphon to Benedictus. The glorious company of the Apostles ; the goodly Fellowship of the Prophets ; the noble Army of Martyrs; the Holy Church throughout all the world doth ac- knowledge Thee, O Holy, Blessed, and Glorious Trinity. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT PRIME. Antiphon (1.) I beheld, and lo, a great Multitude : which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the Throne. AT TERCE. Antiphon (2.) And all the Angels stood round about the Throne : and about the elders, and the four beasts, and fell down before the Throne on their faces, and wor- shipped. The Chapter, Rev. vii. 2, 3. And I saw another Angel as- cending from the east, having the seal of the living God : and he cried with a loud voice to the four Angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the Servants of our God in their foreheads. It. Be glad, O ye Eighteous, and rejoice in the Lord. f. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. R/. And rejoice in the Lord. f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. Be glad, O ye Eigh- teous, and rejoice in the Lord. ^f. Let the Eighteous be glad, and rejoice before God. R/. Let them also be merry and joyful. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT SEXT. Antiphon (3.) Thou hast Ee- deemed us to God, by Thy Blood : out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation. The Chapter, Rev. vii. 4. I heard the number of them which were Sealed ; and there were Sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand, of all the tribes of the children of Israel. R. Let the Eighteous be glad and rejoice before God. f '. Let them also be merry and joyful. R/. And rejoice before God. t. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R/. Let the Eighteous be glad and re- joice before God. f. The Souls of the Eighteous are in the Hands of God. R/. And there shall no torment touch them. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT NONE. Antiphon (5.) All His Saints shall praise Him : even the Chil- dren of Israel, even the People that serveth Him. Such honour have All His Saints. The Chapter, Rev. vii. 9, 10. I beheld, and lo, a great Multi- tude, which no man could number, 288 THE SEEYICE PEOPEE OP HOLT-DATS. of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the Throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands ; and cried with a loud voice, saying, Sal- vation to our G-od Which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. It. The Souls of the Righteous are in the Hands of God. f. And there shall no torment touch them. Tfy. In the Hands of God. ~f. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost, ty. The Souls of the Righteous are in the Hands of God. t. The Righteous Lord loveth Righteousness. R?. His Countenance will be- hold the thing that is just. Collect as at the First Vespers. AT THE SECOND VESPEES. The Antiphons of Lauds, with these Jive Psalms. Confitebor Tibi. Ps. cxi. 1 I will give thanks unto the Lord with my whole heart : se- cretly among the faithful, and in the congregation. 2 The works of the Lord are great : sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 3 His work is worthy to be praised, and had in honour : and His Righteousness endureth for ever. 4 The Merciful and Gracious Lord hath so done His marvellous works : that they ought to be had in remembrance. 5 He hath given Meat unto them that fear Him : He shall ever be mindful of His covenant. 6 He hath showed His people the power of His works : that He may give them the heritage of the heathen. 7 The works of His Hands are verity and judgment : all His commandments are true. 8 They stand fast for ever and ever : and are done in truth and equity. 9 He sent Redemption unto His people : He hath commanded His covenant for ever ; Holy and Re- verend is His Name. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom : a good un- derstanding have all they that do thereafter ; the praise of it endur- eth for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. Credidi. Ps. cxvi. 10. 10 I believed, and therefore will I speak ; but I was sore troubled : I said in my haste, A.11 men are liars. 11 What reward shall I give unto the Lord : for all the benefits that He hath done unto me ? 12 I will receive the Cup of Sal- vation : and call upon the Name of the Lord. 13 I will pay my vows now in the presence of all His people : right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. 14 Behold, O Lord, how that I am Thy servant : I am Thy ser- vant, and the son of Thine hand- maid ; Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder. 15 I will offer to Thee the Sa- crifice of Thanksgiving : and will call upon the Name of the Lord. 16 I will pay my vows unto the Lord, in the sight of all His people : in the courts of the Lord's house, even in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father, &c. THE SEBVICE PEOPEE, OP HOLY-DAYS. 289 In convertendo. Ps. cxxvi. 1 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion : then were we like unto them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter : and our tongue with joy. 3 Then said they among the heathen : The Lord hath done Great Things for them. 4 Yea, the Lord hath done Great Things for us already : whereof we rejoice. 5 Turn our captivity, O Lord : as the rivers in the south. 6 They that sow in tears : shall reap in joy. 7 He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed : shall doubtless come again with Joy, and bring his Sheaves with him. Glory be to the Father, &c. Eripe me, Domine. Ps. cxl. 1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man : and preserve me from the wicked man. 2 Who imagine mischief in their hearts : and stir up strife all the day long. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent : adder's poison is under their lips. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the ungodly : preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings. 5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords : yea, and set traps in my way. 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God : hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord. 7 O Lord God, Thou strength of my health : Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. 8 Let not the ungodly have his desire, O Lord : let not his mis- chievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud. 9 Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them : that compass me about. 10 Let hot burning coals fall upon them : let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again. 11 A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth : evil shall hunt the wicked person to overthrow him. 12 Sure I am that the Lord will avenge the poor : and maintain the cause of the helpless. 13 The righteous also shall give thanks unto Thy Name : and the just shall continue in Thy sight. Glory be to the Father, &c. Lauda Hierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12. 12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusa- lem : praise thy God, O Sion. 13 For He hath made fast the bars of thy gates : and hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. 15 He sendeth forth His com- mandment upon earth : and His Word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool : and scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth His ice like morsels : who is able to abide His frost? 18 He sendeth out His Word, and melteth them : He bloweth with His wind, and the waters flow. 19 He showeth His Word unto Jacob : His statutes and ordi- nances unto Israel. 290 THE SERVICE PROPER OE HOLT-DATS. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation : neither have the hea- then knowledge of His laws. Glory be to the Father, &c. The Chapter, R., Hym,7i, Si quis valet numerare, f. and R?., as at the First Vespers, p. 285. Antiphon to Magnificat. God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes ; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Collect as at the First Vespers. NOVEMBER VI. Memorial of Leonard, Conf. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. O ye holy and hum- ble men of heart, bless ye the Lord; praise Him and magnify Him for ever. It. The Bighteous shall grow as a lily. T^r. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. ALMIGHTY, Everlasting God, Who on this day didst deliver the blessed Leonard from the burden of the flesh ; Hereafter grant unto us, Thy unworthy servants, to have our share in the company of the Blessed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth andreigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. at vespers. Antiphon. Whosoever will con- fess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father. S. The Lord loved him and beautified him with comely orna- ments. ~R?. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. NOVEMBER XI. Memorial o/Maetin, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Bighteous shall grow as a lily. ty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Martin, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. at vespees. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. f'. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. 1^. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. NOVEMBER XIII. Memorial o/Bbitius, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good THE SEEYICE PEOPEE OF HOLT-DATS. 291 and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many- things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. Tty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Britius, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. f~. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. 1$. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. NOVEMBER XV. Memorial o/Machutus, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f . The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. fy. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GEANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Machutus, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. f~. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. ^?. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. NOVEMBER XVII. Memorial of Hugh, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant : thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f'. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. B,?. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GOD, Who didst adorn Thy blessed Confessor and Bishop Hugh with excellent gifts ; Grant unto us to follow his example in all Godly virtue ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. 292 THE SEEYICE PEOPEE OE HOLT-DATS. AT VESPEES. AntipJion. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. IF. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. 1$. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. ty. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. NOVEMBER XX. Memorial of Edmund, King & M. AT LAUDS. AntipJion. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. t. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. Rz. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Edmund, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liv- eth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiplion. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. f. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. NOVEMBER XXII. Memorial of Cecilia, V. & M. AT LAUDS. AntipJion. When the Bride- groom came, they that were ready went in with Him to the mar- riage. t. The Virgins that be her fel- lows. 5^. Shall bear her company. The Collect. GRANT, O Almighty God, that we who commemorate the martyrdom of Thy blessed Virgin Cecilia, may profit by the example of her great faith ; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. AntipJion. The kingdom of hea- ven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind ; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. t. Full of grace are thy lips. ty. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. NOVEMBER XXIII. Memorial of Clement, Bp. AT LAUDS. AntipJion. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised THE SERVICE PEOPEE OE HOLY-DATS. 293 the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. t. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. R v . And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy holy Martyr Clement, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The souls of the Saints who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in Heaven, and forasmuch as for love of Him they shed their blood, they shall reign with Him for ever. V. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. R\ And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. NOVEMBER XXV. Memorial o/Catheeine, V. & M. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. When the Bride- groom came, they that were ready went in with Him to the marriage. V. The Virgins that be her fel- lows. R*. Shall bear her company. The Collect. O EVERLASTING God, Who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order ; Mercifully grant that as Thy Holy Angels alway do Thee service in heaven, so by Thy appointment they may succour and defend us on earth ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The kingdom of hea- ven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind ; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. V. Full of grace are thy lips. Rr. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. APPENDIX TO THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLY-DAYS. 1 NOVEMBER XXVII. Memorial o/Ode, Virgin. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. When the Bride- groom came, they that were ready went in with Him to the marriage. f~. The Virgins that be her fellows. R?. Shall bear her company. The Collect. GE AST, O Almighty God, that we, who remember before Thee 1 The Saints here commemorated are found in the Kalendar of the Scotch Prayer Book put forth by the late Patrick Torry, D.D., Bishop of St. Andrew's. In the Kalendar of this book they stand in Italics. 294 THE SERVICE PROPER OF HOLT-DAYS. the triumph of Thy holy Virgin Ode, may gain grace by the ex- ample of her pnrity ; through Je- sus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. They shall walk with Me in white, for they are wor- thy. *f. Full of grace are thy lips. ty. Because God hath blessed thee for ever. Collect as at Lauds. DECEMBER IV. Memorial o^Deostane, Abbot. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f~. The Lord led His righteous servant through straight paths. fy. And showed him the King- dom of God. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY and Everlast- ing God, by Whose manifold gifts Thy servant Drostane was mer- cifully strengthened to extend and increase Thy kingdom; Give us grace to follow his example, and hereafter share his joys ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth witli Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. Holy Drostane, set- ting at nought the earthly things of this world, sought for the Pearl of great price, and now hath joy for evermore. V". and R?. and Collect as at Lauds. JANUABY XI. Memorial of David, King. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. ty. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy servant King David, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. They who follow the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in the Lord alway. f~. Be glad, O ye Righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. I^r. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. THE SEEVICE PEOPEE OF HOLT-DATS. 295 JANUAEY XVIII. Memorial of Mungo, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I -will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. I#. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Mungo, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livestandreignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. "f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. iy. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. I\?. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GEANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Colman, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. ~f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. ~fy. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. FEBEUAEY XVIII. Memorial of Colman, Bp. & Con- fessor. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I MAECH XI. Memorial of Constantine, King. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Theirs is the King- dom of Heaven who have despised the life of this world to gain a reward in the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb. f. O God, wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints. fy. And glorious in Thy Ma- jesty. 296 THE SEEYICE PROPER OF HOLY-DATS. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, grant unto us so to comme- morate Thy servant King Con- stantine, that we may have our share in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, "Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. They who followed the Footsteps of Christ rejoice in the Lord alway. f. Be glad, O ye Eighteous, and rejoice in the Lord. Tfy. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Collect as at Lauds. MARCH XVII. Memorial of Patrick, Bp. & Con- fessor. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Thou, O Lord, art my glory and my joy ; Thou hast exalted me to Thy Holy Hill and to Thy dwelling. ~f. I have found David My ser- vant. Rj. With My holy oil have I anointed him. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, Who by the preaching of Thy blessed Con- fessor and Bishop, Saint Patrick, didst cause the light of Thy Gos- pel to shine amongst the heathen ; Grant that we who set forth his memory may have our share with him in the Communion of Saints ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. "f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. H?. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lands. MARCH XVIII. Memorial of Cyril, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. "f. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. fy. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GEANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Cyril, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. f. The Lord loved him, and THE SERVICE PROPER OP HOLT-DATS. 297 beautified him with comely orna- ments. Tty. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. MARCH XX. Memorial of Cuthbert, Bp. & Confessor. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f. The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. I^r. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. O GOD, Who hast wonderfully endowed Thy Saints with glory everlasting ; Grant unto us, who on earth remember before Thee Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Cuthbert, that we may have our share in his heavenly joy here- after; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with the Father ? and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPERS. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. fy. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. APEIL xx. Memorial of Seef, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f". The Eighteous shall grow as a lily. B^. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GEANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Serf, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. at vespees. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. V". The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. R?. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. JUNE IX. Memorial ofCoiuMBA, Abbot. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. 298 THE SERVICE PEOPEE OF HOLT-DATS. f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. 1$. He shall nourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY and Everlast- ing God, Who by the preaching of Columba, didst vouchsafe to manifest Thy love towards our nation ; Mercifully grant that we who remember his virtue may hereafter share his glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places ; for the Lord hath comforted His people, and redeemed them. f~. The dry places shall be full of springs of water. IV- And the wilderness shall blossom as a rose. Collect as at Lauds. JULY VI. Memorial o/'Palladius, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. ~f. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. I\?. He shall nourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, we beseech Thee, O Blessed Lord, that we who com- memorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Palladius, may increase in faith and love towards Thee, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world with- out end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. f". The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. 1^. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. SEPTEMBER XVI. Memorial o/'Ninian, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. f~. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. iy. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. GRANT, O AlmightyGod,that we who here commemorate Thy holy Confessor and Bishop Ni- nian, may have grace so to fol- low his example, that hereafter we may share his joys ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. A Bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God. THE SEBVICE PEOPEB OF HOLT-DATS. 299 f. The Lord loved him, and beautified him with comely orna- ments. R?. He clothed him with a robe of glory. Collect as at Lauds. fy. And blossom as the wilderness a, rose. shall SEPTEMBEE XXIII. Memorial o^Adamnan, Bp. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. jf. The Righteous shall grow as a lily. Tty. He shall flourish for ever before the Lord. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY and Everlast- ing God, Who by the preaching of Thy servant Adamnan didst vouchsafe to manifest Thy love towards our nation ; Mercifully grant that we who remember his virtue may hereafter share his glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places ; for the Lord hath comforted His people, and redeemed them. f '. The dry places shall be full of springs of water. Collect as at Lauds. NOVEMBEE XVI. Memorial of Maegaeet, Queen. AT LAUDS. Antiphon. Kings' daughters were amongst thy honourable women. y. Kings shall be thy nursing fathers. Rz. And their queens thy nurs- ing mothers. The Collect. O LORD Jesu Christ, King Eternal, grant that we may follow the example of Thy faithful ser- vant Margaret, and be found fruit- ful in good works, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen. AT VESPEES. Antiphon. The daughters saw her and blessed her; yea the queens and the concubines, and they praised her. Her renown went forth among the heathen for her beauty; for it was perfect through My comeliness, which I had put upon her, saith the Lord God. /. The Lord is my refuge. 1^7. And my God is the strength of my confidence. Collect as at Lauds. 300 TABLES OF PSALMS AND CANTICLES. A TABLE OF PSALMS. Ad Dominum, cxx 90 Ad Te, Domine, levavi, xxv. . . 172 Ad Te levavi oculos meos, cxxiii. . 200 Beati immaculati, cxix. . . . 168 Beati omnes, cxxviii 202 Beati quorum, xxxii 178 Beatus vir, cxii 25 Benedictus Dominus, cxliv. . . 211 Bonum est confiteri, xcii. . . . 162 Cantate Domino, cxlix. . .50 Confitebor Tibi, cxi 25 Confitebor Tibi quoniam, cxxxviii. . 207 Confitemini Domino quoniam, cxviii. 47 Confltemini Domino quoniam, cxxxvi. 205 Credidi, cxvi. (v. 10) . . . .89 Cum invocarem, iv 215 De profundis, cxxx 26 Deus, Deus meus, xxii. . . . 173 Deus, Deus meus, lxiii. . . .48 Deus, in nomine, liv 166 Deus misereatur, lxvii. . . .49 Dilexi quoniam, cxvi 196 Dixit Dominus, ex 24 Domine, clamavi, cxli 90 Domine, exaudi, cii 188 Domine, exaudi, cxliii 159 Domine, ne in furore, vi. . . 150 Domine, ne in furore, xxxviii. . . 182 Domine, non est, exxxi. . . .203 Domine, probasti, exxxix. . . . 208 Domine, Refugium, xc. ... 156 Domini est terra, xxiv 171 Dominus regit me, xxiii. . . .173 Dominus regnavit, xciii. Ecce nunc benedicite, exxxiv. Ecce quam bonum, exxxiii. . Eripe me, Domine, cxl. Exaltabo Te, Deus, cxlv. In convertendo, exxvi. . In exitu Israel, cxiv. . In Te, Domine, speravi, xxxi. Jubilate Deo, c Judica me, Deus, xliii. . Judica me, Domine, xxvi. . Laetatus sum, exxii. ... Lauda anima mea, cxlvi. Lauda Hierusalem, exlvii. (v. 12) Laudate Dominum de coelis, cxlviii. , Laudato Dominum in Sanctis, cl. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes,cxvii Laudate Dominum quoniam, exlvii. Laudate Nomen Domini, exxxv. . Laudate, pueri, cxiii. . Levavi oculos, exxi. Memento, Domine, exxxii. . Miserere mei, Deus, li. . Nisi Dominus, exxvii. . Nisi quia Dominus, exxiv. . Non nobis, Domine, cxv. Qui confidunt, exxv. . Qui habitat, xci Saepe expugnaverunt, exxix. Super flumma, exxxvii. Te decet hymnus, lxv. . Verba mea auribus, v. . Voce mea ad Dominum, cxlii. PAGE 139 216 204 90 212 200 191 215 139 151 173 199 50 51 20 20 205 19 197 26 46 202 200 192 200 215 154 148 91 A TABLE OF CANTICLES. Audite coeli (Song of Moses, Dent. xxxii.) 1 63 Benedicite, omnia opera (Song of the Three Children) .... I!) Benedictus (Song of Zachariah, St. Luke i.) 148 Cantemus Domino (Song of Moses, Exod. xv.) 157 Confitebor Tibi (Song of Isaiah,Isa.xii.) 149 Domine, audivi (Song of Habakkuk, Eab.iii.) 100 Ego dixi (Song of Hezekiah, Isa. xxxviii.) 152 Exult avit cor meum (Song of Hannah, 1 Sam. ii.) 155 Magnificat (Song of our Lady, St. Luke i.) 193 Nunc dimittis (Song of Simeon, St. Luke ii.) 217 Quicunque vult (Creed of St. Atha- nusius) 169 TABLE OF HYMNS. 301 A TABLE OP LATIN HYMNS. PAGE Ad Coenam Agni providi . 102 Adesto Sancta Trinitas . 126 JEterna Christi munera . 236 sterna coeli gloria . 161 iEterne rerum Conditor . 51 iEterne Rex Altissime . . Ill Ales diei nuntius . . 153 Annue Christe . 235 A Patre Unigenitus . 40 A solis ortus cardine . . 22 Audi, benigne Conditor . 60 Aurora jam spargit polum . . 165 Ave colenda Trinitas . . 127 Beata nobis gaudia . 121 Chorus novae Hierusalem . . 99 Christe, qui Lux es et Dies . . 221 Christe sanctorum decus Angelor um . 277 Claro Paschali gaudio . . 256 Cceli Deus sanctissime . 203 Conditor alme siderum . 2 Cultor Dei memento . . 222 Deus, Creator omnium , . 214 Ecce jam noctis . . 143 Ecce tempus idoneum . . 6B Ex more docti mystico . . 59 Harum laudum praeconia . . 286 Hostis Herodes impie . . 39 Hymnum canamus glorias . . 112 Immense cceli Conditor . 198 Jam Christus astra ascenderat . 119 Jam lucis orto sidere . . 166 Jesu, nostra Redemptio . 225 Jesu, quadragenariae . Jesu, Salvator seculi Lucis Creator optime . Lustra sex qui jam peregit Lux ecce surgit aurea . Magnae Deus potentiae . Nox et tenebrae et nubila Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus O Lux beata Trinitas . O nimis felix . Pange lingua gloriosi . Plasmator hominis Deus Quern terra, pontus Rector potens, verax Deus Rerum Deus tenax vigor Rex gloriose martyrum Salvator mundi Domine Sancte Dei pretiose Sermone blando Angelus Si quis valet numerare . Splendor Paternae gloriae Telluris ingens Conditor Te lucis ante terminum Tibi Christe splendor Patris Tristes erant Apostoli . Ut queant laxis resonare fibris Veni Creator Spiritus . Veni Redemptor gentium Veni Sancte Spiritus . Vexilla Regis prodeunt Vox clara ecce intonat . 224 192 155 179 214 264 77 210 231 183 186 100 285 149 201 216 277 255 263 119 21 225 76 3 TABLE OF HYMNS. A TABLE OF ENGLISH TEANSLATIONS OF LATIN HYMNS. All-glorious King of Martyrs Thou . All hail ! adored Trinity Almighty God, Who from the flood . Before the ending of the day Behold the golden dawn arise Be present, Holy Trinity . Blest joys for mighty wonders wrought Christ, of the holy Angels Light and gladness Christ, Thou Who art the Light Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire . Come, Holy Ghost, with God the Son Come, Thou Holy Paraclete Come, Thou Redeemer of the earth . Creator blest, Eternal King Creator of the stars of night Dawn sprinkles all the East with light Earth's mighty Maker, Whose com- mand Eternal glory of the sky Eternal Monarch, King most High . From God the Father, Virgin-born . From lands that see the sun arise Greatest of Prophets .... Hence, night and clouds that night- time brings If there be that skills to reckon . In this our bright and Paschal day . Jesu, Redemption all divine Jesu, the Law and Pattern whence . Jesu, Who brought'st Redemption nigh Lo ! now a thrilling voice sounds forth Lo ! now is our accepted day Lo ! now the melting shades of night are rending 127 207 216 158 126 121 277 221 119 179 225 21 51 201 161 111 40 22 155 285 256 225 22t 3 68 148 PAGE Maker of all things, God most High . 214 Maker of men, from Heaven . . 210 Now Christ.ascending whenceHe came 119 Now that the daylight fills the sky . 166 O blessed Saint of high renown . O blest Creator of the Light O Christ, Thou Lord of worlds . O God, Creation's secret Force . O God of Truth, O Lord of might O God, Whose hand hath spread the sky 203 O Great Creator of the sky . . .198 O Maker of the world, give ear . . 60 O Saviour of the world forlorn . . 219 O Trinity of blessed light . Saint of God, elect and precious . Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle , Sing we triumphant hymns of praise . 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