Dearly beloved brethren, the Scripture moveth us in sundry places to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness; and that we should not dissemble nor cloak them before the face of Almighty God our heavenly Father; but confess them with an humble, lowly, penitent, and obedient heart; to the end that we may obtain forgiveness of the same, by his infinite goodness and mercy. And although we ought at all times humbly to acknowledge our sins before God; yet ought we most chiefly so to do, when we assemble and meet together, to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy Word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore I pray and beseech you, as many as are here present, to accompany me with a pure heart, and humble voice, unto the throne of the heavenly grace, saying after me:
Almighty and most merciful Father, We have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep: We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts: We have offended against thy holy laws: We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders: Spare thou themthose, O God, whichwho confess their faults: Restore thou them thatthose who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who desireth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness and live; and, hath given power and commandment to his Ministers, to declare and pronounce to his people, being penitent, the absolution and remission of their sins:. He pardoneth and absolveth all them thatthose who truly repent, and unfeignedly believe his holy Gospel. Wherefore let us beseech him to grant us true repentance, and his Holy Spirit; that those things may please him which we do at this present, and that the rest of our life hereafter may be pure and holy; so that at the last we may come to his eternal joy, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father, whichwho art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done inon earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them thatthose who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
O Lord, open thou our lips.
And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord's Name be praised.
| 1 | The Lord is King, and hath put on glorious apparel; * the Lord hath put on his apparel, and girded 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, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen. |
| 1 | O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth, * thou God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself. |
| 2 | Arise, thou Judge of the world, * and reward the proud after their deserving. |
| 3 | Lord, how long shall the ungodly, * how long shall the ungodly triumph? |
| 4 | How long shall all wicked doers speak so disdainfully, * and make such proud boasting? |
| 5 | They smite down thy people, O Lord, * and trouble thine heritage. |
| 6 | They murder the widow and the stranger, * and put the fatherless to death. |
| 7 | And yet they say, Tush, the Lord shall not see, * neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. |
| 8 | Take heed, ye unwise among the people: * O ye fools, when will ye understand? |
| 9 | He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? * or he that made the eye, shall he not see? |
| 10 | Or he that nurtureth the heathen: * it is he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he punish? |
| 11 | The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, * that they are but vain. |
| 12 | Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, * and teachest him in thy law; |
| 13 | That thou mayest give him patience in time of adversity, * until the pit be digged up for the ungodly. |
| 14 | For the Lord will not fail his people; * neither will he forsake his inheritance; |
| 15 | Until righteousness turn again unto judgement: * all such as are true in heart shall follow it. |
| 16 | Who will rise up with me against the wicked? * or who will take my part against the evil doers? |
| 17 | If the Lord had not helped me, * it had not failed but my soul had been put to silence. |
| 18 | But when I said, My foot hath slipt; * thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. |
| 19 | In the multitude of the sorrows that I had in my heart, * thy comforts have refreshed my soul. |
| 20 | Wilt thou have any thing to do with the stool of wickedness, * which imagineth mischief as a law? |
| 21 | They gather them together against the soul of the righteous, * and condemn the innocent blood. |
| 22 | But the Lord is my refuge, * and my God is the strength of my confidence. |
| 23 | He shall recompense them their wickedness, and destroy them in their own malice; * yea, the Lord our God shall destroy them. |
| † | 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. |
| 1 | Simon the high priest, the son of Onias, who in his life repaired the house again, and in his days fortified the temple: |
| 2 | And by him was built from the foundation the double height, the high fortress of the wall about the temple: |
| 3 | In his days the cistern to receive water, being in compass as the sea, was covered with plates of brass: |
| 4 | He took care of the temple that it should not fall, and fortified the city against besieging: |
| 5 | How was he honoured in the midst of the people in his coming out of the sanctuary! |
| 6 | He was as the morning star in the midst of a cloud, and as the moon at the full: |
| 7 | As the sun shining upon the temple of the most High, and as the rainbow giving light in the bright clouds: |
| 8 | And as the flower of roses in the spring of the year, as lilies by the rivers of waters, and as the branches of the frankincense tree in the time of summer: |
| 9 | As fire and incense in the censer, and as a vessel of beaten gold set with all manner of precious stones: |
| 10 | And as a fair olive tree budding forth fruit, and as a cypress tree which groweth up to the clouds. |
| 11 | When he put on the robe of honour, and was clothed with the perfection of glory, when he went up to the holy altar, he made the garment of holiness honourable. |
| 12 | When he took the portions out of the priests' hands, he himself stood by the hearth of the altar, compassed with his brethren round about, as a young cedar in Libanus; and as palm trees compassed they him round about. |
| 13 | So were all the sons of Aaron in their glory, and the oblations of the Lord in their hands, before all the congregation of Israel. |
| 14 | And finishing the service at the altar, that he might adorn the offering of the most high Almighty, |
| 15 | He stretched out his hand to the cup, and poured of the blood of the grape, he poured out at the foot of the altar a sweetsmelling savour unto the most high King of all. |
| 16 | Then shouted the sons of Aaron, and sounded the silver trumpets, and made a great noise to be heard, for a remembrance before the most High. |
| 17 | Then all the people together hasted, and fell down to the earth upon their faces to worship their Lord God Almighty, the most High. |
| 18 | The singers also sang praises with their voices, with great variety of sounds was there made sweet melody. |
| 19 | And the people besought the Lord, the most High, by prayer before him that is merciful, till the solemnity of the Lord was ended, and they had finished his service. |
| 20 | Then he went down, and lifted up his hands over the whole congregation of the children of Israel, to give the blessing of the Lord with his lips, and to rejoice in his name. |
| 21 | And they bowed themselves down to worship the second time, that they might receive a blessing from the most High. |
| 22 | Now therefore bless ye the God of all, which only doeth wondrous things every where, which exalteth our days from the womb, and dealeth with us according to his mercy. |
| 23 | He grant us joyfulness of heart, and that peace may be in our days in Israel for ever: |
| 24 | That he would confirm his mercy with us, and deliver us at his time! |
| 25 | There be two manner of nations which my heart abhorreth, and the third is no nation: |
| 26 | They that sit upon the mountain of Samaria, and they that dwell among the Philistines, and that foolish people that dwell in Sichem. |
| 27 | Jesus the son of Sirach of Jerusalem hath written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge, who out of his heart poured forth wisdom. |
| 28 | Blessed is he that shall be exercised in these things; and he that layeth them up in his heart shall become wise. |
| 29 | For if he do them, he shall be strong to all things: for the light of the Lord leadeth him, who giveth wisdom to the godly. Blessed be the Lord for ever. Amen, Amen. |
My soul doth magnify the Lord, * and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded * the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth
* all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me;
* and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him
* throughout all generations.
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.
| 1 | Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, |
| 2 | To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| 3 | I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; |
| 4 | Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; |
| 5 | When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. |
| 6 | Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. |
| 7 | For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. |
| 8 | Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; |
| 9 | Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, |
| 10 | But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: |
| 11 | Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. |
| 12 | For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. |
| 13 | Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. |
| 14 | That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. |
| 15 | This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. |
| 16 | The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: |
| 17 | But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. |
| 18 | The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. |
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant 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 glory of thy people Israel.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Catholic Church; The Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body; And the Life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord be with you:
And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Our Father, whichwho art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done inon earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them thatthose who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. Amen.
O Lord, show thy mercy upon us;
And grant us thy salvation.
O Lord, save the State;
And mercifully hear us, when we call upon thee.
Endue thy Ministers with righteousness;
And make thy chosen people joyful.
O Lord, save thy people;
And bless thine inheritance.
Give peace in our time, O Lord;
Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God.
O God, make clean our hearts within us;
And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.
Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy houshold 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. Amen.
O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
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.
O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world; We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to [—, and to] all in Authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness; and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvels; Send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing: Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Mediator Jesus Christ. Amen.
Most gracious God, we humbly beseech thee, as for this nation in general, so especially for the Legislature at this time assembled: That thou wouldest be pleased to direct and prosper all their consultations to the advancement of thy glory, the good of thy Church, the safety, honour, and welfare of thy people; that all things may be so ordered and settled by their endeavours, upon the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety may be established among us for all generations. These and all other necessaries, for them, for us, and thy whole Church, we humbly beg in the Name and Mediation of Jesus Christ our most blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen.
O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men, that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all Nations. More especially we pray for the good estate of the Catholic Church; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians, may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness, all those who are any ways afflicted or distressed in mind, body, or estate; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions: And this we beg for Jesus Christ his sake. Amen.
Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in thy Name, thou wilt grant their requests; Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.