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<page 2>
<page 3>
THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of
the Church
Together with The Psalter or Psalms of David
According to the use of
The Episcopal Church
THE SEABURY PRESS : NEW YORK
<page 4>
[The Certificate of the original. Note that this electronic text is
NOT approved by the Custodian of the Standard Book of Common Prayer.]
<Certificate>
I certify that this edition of The Book of Common Prayer
has been compared with a certified copy of the Standard Book,
as the Canon directs, and that it conforms thereto.
Charles Mortimer Guilbert
=Custodian of the Standard Book of Common Prayer=
September, 1979
<Page 5>
<Table of Contents>
The Ratification of the Book of Common Prayer 8
The Preface 9
Concerning the Service of the Church 13
The Calendar of the Church Year 15
<The Daily Office>
Daily Morning Prayer: Rite One 37
Daily Evening Prayer: Rite One 61
Daily Morning Prayer: Rite Two 75
Noonday Prayer 103
Order of Worship for the Evening 108
Daily Evening Prayer: Rite Two 115
Compline 127
Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families 137
Table of Suggested Canticle 144
<The Great Litany> 148
<The Collects: Traditional>
Seasons of the Year 159
Holy Days 185
Common of Saints 195
Various Occasions 199
<page 6>
<The Collects: Contemporary>
Seasons of the Year 211
Holy Days 237
Common of Saints 246
Various Occasions 251
<Proper Liturgies for Special Days>
Ash Wednesday 264
Palm Sunday 270
Maundy Thursday 274
Good Friday 276
Holy Saturday 283
The Great Vigil of Easter 285
<Holy Baptism 299>
<The Holy Eucharist>
An Exhortation 316
A Penitential Order: Rite One 319
The Holy Eucharist: Rite One 323
A Penitential Order: Rite Two 351
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two 355
Prayers of the People 383
Communion under Special Circumstances 396
An Order for Celebrating the Holy Eucharist 400
<Pastoral Offices>
Confirmation 413
A Form of Commitment to Christian Service 420
Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 423
The Blessing of a Civil Marriage 433
An Order for Marriage 435
Thanksgiving for the Birth or Adoption of a Child 439
Reconciliation of a Penitent 447
Ministration to the Sick 453
Ministration at the Time of Death 462
<Page 7>
Burial of the Dead: Rite One 469
Burial of the Dead: Rite Two 491
An Order for Burial 506
<Episcopal Services>
Ordination of a Bishop 511
Ordination of a Priest 525
Ordination of a Deacon 537
Litany for Ordinations 548
Celebration of a New Ministry 557
Consecration of a Church or Chapel 567
<The Psalter, or Psalms of David> 585
<Prayers and Thanksgivings> 810
<An Outline of the Faith, or Catechism> 845
<Historical Documents of the Church> 864
(including the Articles of Religion)
<Tables for Finding the Date of Easter and other Holy Days> 880
<The Lectionary> 888
Year A 889
Year B 900
Year C 911
Holy Days 921
Common of Saints 925
Various Occasions 927
<Daily Office Lectionary> 934
Seasons of the Year 936
Holy Days 996
Special Occasions 1000
<page 8>
<The Ratification of the Book of Common Prayer (1789)>
By the Bishops, the Clergy, and the Laity of the Protestant Episcopal
Church in the United States of America, in Convention, this Sixteenth
Day of October, in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred
and Eighty-Nine.
This Convention having, in their present session, set forth =A Book of
Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites
and Ceremonies of the Church,= do hereby establish the said Book: And
they declare it to be the Liturgy of this Church: And require that it be
received as such by all the members of the same: And this Book shall be
in use from and after the First Day of October, in the Year of Our Lord
one thousand seven hundred and ninety.
<page 9>
<Preface>
It is a most invaluable part of that blessed "liberty wherewith Christ
hath made us free," that in his worship different forms and usages may
without offense be allowed, provided the substance of the Faith be kept
entire; and that, in every Church, what cannot be clearly determined to
belong to Doctrine must be referred to Discipline; and therefore, by
common consent and authority, may be altered, abridged, enlarged,
amended, or otherwise disposed of, as may seem most convenient for the
edification of the people, "according to the various exigency of times
and occasions."
The Church of England, to which the Protestant Episcopal Church in
these States is indebted, under God, for her first foundation and a long
continuance of nursing care and protection, hath, in the Preface of her
Book of Common Prayer, laid it down as a rule, that "The particular
Forms of Divine Worship, and the Rites and Ceremonies appointed to be
used therein, being things in their own nature indifferent, and
alterable, and so acknowledged; it is but reasonable that upon weighty
and important considerations, according to the various exigency of times
and occasions, such changes and alterations should be made therein, as
to those that are in place of Authority should, from time to time, seem
either necessary or expedient."
The same Church hath not only in her Preface, but likewise in her
Articles and Homilies, declared tho necessity and expediency of
occasional alterations and amendments in her Forms of Public Worship;
and we find accordingly, that, seeking to keep the happy mean between
too much stiffness in refusing, and too much easiness in admitting
variations in
<page 10>
things once advisedly established, she hath, in the reign of several
Princes, since the first compiling of her Liturgy in the time of Edward
the Sixth, upon just and weighty considerations her thereunto moving,
yielded to make such alterations in some particulars, as in their
respective times were thought convenient; yet so as that the main body
and essential parts of the same (as well in the chiefest materials, as
in the frame and order thereof) have still been continued firm and
unshaken
Her general aim in these different reviews and alterations hath been, as
she further declares in her said Preface, to do that which, according to
her best understanding, might most tend to the preservation of peace and
unity in the Church; the procuring of reverence, and the exciting of
piety and devotion in the worship of God; and, finally, the cutting off
occasion, from them that seek occasion, of cavil or quarrel against her
Liturgy. And although, according to her judgment, there be not any
thing in it contrary to the Word of God, or to sound doctrine, or which
a godly man may not with a good conscience use and submit unto, or which
is not fairly defensible, if allowed such just and favourable
construction as in common equity ought to be allowed to all human
writings; yet upon the principles already laid down, it cannot but be
supposed that further alterations would be found expedient.
Accordingly, a Commission for a review was issued in the year 1689: but
this great and good work miscarried at that time; and the Civil
Authority has not since thought proper to revive it by any new
Commission.
But when in the course of Divine Providence, these American States
became independent with respect to civil government, their
ecclesiastical independence was necessarily included; and the different
religious denominations of Christians in these States were left at full
and equal liberty to model and organize their respective Churches, and
forms of worship, and discipline, in such manner as they might judge
most convenient for their future prosperity; consistently with the
constitution and laws of their country.
The attention of this Church was in the first place drawn to those
alterations in the Liturgy which became necessary in the prayers for our
Civil Rulers, in consequence of the Revolution. And the principal care
herein was to make them conformable to what ought to be the proper
end of all such prayers, namely, that "Rulers may have grace, wisdom,
<page 11>
and understanding to execute justice, and to maintain truth;" and that
the people "may lead quiet and peaceable lives, in all godliness and
honesty."
But while these alterations were in review before the Convention, they
could not but, with gratitude to God, embrace the happy occasion which
was offered to them (uninfluenced and unrestrained by any worldly
authority whatsoever) to take a further review of the Public Service,
and to establish such other alterations and amendments therein as might
be deemed expedient.
It seems unnecessary to enumerate all the different alterations and
amendments. They will appear, and it is to be hoped, the reasons of
them also, upon a comparison of this with the Book of Common Prayer of
the Church of England. In which it will also appear that this Church is
far from intending to depart from the Church of England in any essential
point of doctrine, discipline, or worship; or further than local
circumstances require.
And now, this important work being brought to a conclusion, it is hoped
the whole will be received and examined by every true member of our
Church, and every sincere Christian, with a meek, candid, and charitable
frame of mind; without prejudice or prepossessions; seriously
considering what Christianity is, and what the truths of the Gospel are;
and earnestly beseeching Almighty God to accompany with his blessing
every endeavour for promulgating them to mankind in the clearest,
plainest, most affecting and majestic manner, for the sake of Jesus
Christ, our blessed Lord and Saviour.
=Philadelphia, October, 1789=
<page 12>
<page 13>
<Concerning the Service
of the Church>
The Holy Eucharist, the principal act of Christian worship on the Lord's
Day and other major Feasts, and Daily Morning and Evening Prayer, as
set forth in this Book, are the regular services appointed for public
worship in the Church.
In addition to these services and the other rites contained in this
Book, other forms set forth by authority within this Church may be used.
Also, subject to the direction of the bishop, special devotions taken
from this Book, or from Holy Scripture, may be used when the needs of
the congregation so require.
For special days of thanksgiving, appointed by civil or Church
authority, and for other special occasions for which no service or
prayer has been provided in this Book, the bishop may set forth such
forms as are fitting to the occasion.
In all services, the entire Christian assembly participates in such a
way that the members of each order within the Church, lay persons,
bishops, priests, and deacons, fulfull the functions proper to their
respective orders, as set forth in the rubrical directions for each
service.
The leader of worship in a Christian assembly is normally a bishop or
priest. Deacons by virtue of their order do not exercise a presiding
function; but, like lay persons, may officiate in the Liturgy of the
Word, whether in the form provided in the Daily Office, or (when a
bishop or priest is not present) in the form appointed at the Eucharist.
Under exceptional circumstances, when the services of a priest cannot be
obtained, the bishop may, at discretion, authorize a deacon to preside
<page 14>
at other rites also, subject to the limitations described in the
directions for each service.
In any of the Proper Liturgies for Special Days, and in other services
contained within this Book celebrated in the context of a Rite One
service, the contemporary idiom may be conformed to traditional
language.
Hymns referred to in the rubrics of this Book are understood as those
authorized by this Church. The words of anthems are to be from
Holy Scripture, or from this Book, or from texts congruent with them.
On occasion, and as appropriate, instrumental music may be substituted
for a hymn or anthem.
Where rubrics indicate that a part of a service is to be "said," it must
be understood to include "or sung," and =vice versa.=
When it is desired to use music composed for them, previously authorized
liturgical texts may be used in place of the corresponding texts in this
Book.
Scriptural citations in this Book, except for the Psalms, follow the
numeration of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
<page 15>
<The Calendar
of the Church Year>
The Church Year consists of two cycles of feasts and holy days: one is
dependent upon the movable date of the Sunday of the Resurrection or
Easter Day; the other, upon the fixed date of December 25, the Feast of
our Lord's Nativity or Christmas Day.
Easter Day is always the first Sunday after the full moon that falls on
or after March 21. It cannot occur before March 22 or after April 25.
The sequence of all Sundays of the Church Year depends upon the date of
Easter Day. But the Sundays of Advent are always the four Sundays
before Christmas Day, whether it occurs on a Sunday or a weekday. The
date of Easter also determines the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday,
and the feast of the Ascension on a Thursday forty days after Easter
Day.
<1. Principal Feasts>
The Principle Feasts observed in this Church are the following:
Easter Day
Ascension Day
The Day of Pentecost
Trinity Sunday
All Saint's Day : November 1
Christmas Day : December 25
The Epiphany : January 6
These feasts take precedence of any other day or observance. All
Saints' Day may always be observed on the Sunday following November 1,
in addition to its observance on the fixed date.
<page 16>
<2. Sundays>
All Sundays of the year are feasts of our Lord Jesus Christ. In
addition to the dated days listed above, only the following feasts,
appointed on fixed days, take precedence of a Sunday:
The Holy Name
The Presentation
The Transfiguration
The feast of the Dedication of a Church, and the feast of its patron or
title, may be observed on, or be transferred to, a Sunday, except in the
seasons of Advent, Lent, and Easter.
All other Feasts of our Lord, and all other Major Feasts appointed on
fixed days in the Calendar, when they occur on a Sunday, are normally
transferred to the first convenient open day within the week. When
desired, however, the Collect, Preface, and one or more of the Lessons
appointed for the Feast may be substituted for those of the Sunday, but
not from the Last Sunday after Pentecost through the First Sunday after
the Epiphany, or from the Last Sunday after the Epiphany through
Trinity Sunday.
With the express permission of the bishop, and for urgent and sufficient
reason, some other special occasion may be observed on a Sunday.
<3. Holy Days>
The following Holy Days are regularly observed throughout the year.
Unless otherwise ordered in the preceding rules concerning Sundays, they
have precedence over all other days of commemoration or of special
observance:
=Other Feasts of Our Lord=
The Holy Name
The Presentation
The Annunciation
The Visitation
Saint John the Baptist
The Transfiguration
Holy Cross Day
<page 17>
=Other Major Feasts=
All feasts of Apostles
All feasts of Evangelists
Saint Stephen
The Holy Innocents
Saint Joseph
Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary the Virgin
Saint Michael and All Angels
Saint James of Jerusalem
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
=Fasts=
Ash Wednesday
Good Friday
Feasts appointed of fixed days in the Calendar are not observed on the
days of Holy Week or of Easter Week. Major Feasts falling in these
weeks are transferred to the week following the Second Sunday of Easter,
in the order of their occurrence.
Feasts appointed on fixed days in the Calendar do not take precedence of
Ash Wednesday.
Feasts of our Lord and other Major Feasts appointed on fixed days,
which fall upon or are transferred to a weekday, may be observed on any
open day within the week. This provision does not apply to Christmas
Day, the Epiphany, and All Saints' Day.
<4. Days of Special Devotion>
The following days are observed by special acts of discipline and
self-denial:
Ash Wednesday and the other weekdays of Lent and of Holy Week,
except the feast of the Annunciation.
Good Friday and all other Fridays of the year, in commemoration of the
Lord's crucifixion, except for Fridays in the Christmas and Easter
seasons, and any Feasts of our Lord which occur on a Friday.
<5. Days of Optional Observance>
Subject to the rules of precedence governing Principal Feasts, Sundays,
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and Holy Days, the following may be observed with the Collects, Psalms,
and Lessons duly authorized by this Church:
Commemorations listed in the Calendar
Other Commemorations, using the Common of Saints
The Ember Days, traditionally observed on the Wednesdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays after the First Sunday in Lent, the Day of Pentecost, Holy
Cross Day, and December 13.
The Rogation Days, traditionally observed on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday before Ascension Day
Various Occasions
Provided, that there is no celebration of the Eucharist for any such
occasion on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy
Saturday; and provided further, that none of the Propers appointed for
Various Occasions is used as a substitute for, or as an addition to, the
Proper appointed for the Principal Feasts.
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*January*
1 A : *The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ*
2 b
3 c
4 d
5 e
6 f : *The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ*
7 g
8 A
9 b
10 c : William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645
11 d
12 e
13 f : Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, 367
14 g
15 A
16 b
17 c : Antony, Abbot in Egypt, 356
18 d : *The Confession of Saint Peter the Apostle*
19 e : Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095
20 f : Fabian, Bishop and Martyr of Rome, 250
21 g : Agnes, Martyr at Rome, 304
22 A : Vincent, Deacon of Saragossa, and Martyr, 304
23 b : Phillips Brooks, Bishop of Massachusetts, 1893
24 c
25 d : *The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle*
26 e : Timothy and Titus, Companions of Saint Paul
27 f : John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, 407
28 g : Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Friar, 1274
29 A
30 b
31 c
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*February*
1 d
2 e : *The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple*
3 f : Anskar, Archbishop of Hamburg, Missionary to Denmark and
Sweden, 865
4 g : Cornelius the Centurion
5 A : The Martyrs of Japan, 1597
6 b
7 c
8 d
9 e
10 f
11 g
12 A
13 b : Absalom Jones, Priest, 1818
14 c : Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop, Missionaries to the Slavs,
869, 885
15 d : Thomas Bray, Priest and Missionary, 1730
16 e
17 f
18 g
19 A
20 b
21 c
22 d
23 e : Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr of Smyrna, 156
24 f : *Saint Matthias the Apostle*
25 g
26 A
27 b : George Herbert, Priest, 1633
28 c
29
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*March*
1 d : David, Bishop of Menevia, Wales, c. 544
2 e : Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, 672
3 f : John and Charles Wesley, Priests, 1791, 1788
4 g
5 A
6 b
7 c : Perpetua and Her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 202
8 d
9 e : Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c. 394
10 f
11 g
12 A : Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604
13 b
14 c
15 d
16 e
17 f : Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland, 461
18 g : Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, 386
19 A : *Saint Joseph*
20 b : Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, 687
21 c : Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1711
14 22 d : James De Koven, Priest, 1879
3 23 e : Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop and Missionary of Armenia, 332
24 f
11 25 g : *The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed
Virgin Mary*
26 A
19 27 b : Charles Henry Brent, Bishop of the Philippines, and of Western
New York, 1929
8 28 c
29 d : John Keble, Priest, 1866
16 30 e
5 31 f : John Donne, Priest, 1631
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*April*
1 g : Frederick Denison Maurice, Priest, 1872
13 2 A : James Lloyd Breck, Priest, 1876
2 3 b : Richard, Bishop of Chichester, 1253
4 c
10 5 d
6 e
18 7 f
7 8 g : William Augustus Muhlenberg, Priest, 1877
9 A : William Law, Priest, 1761
15 10 b
4 11 c : George Augustus Selwyn, Bishop of New Zealand, and of
Lichfield, 1878
12 d
12 13 e
1 14 f
15 g
9 16 A
17 17 b
6 18 c
19 d : Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Martyr, 1012
20 e
21 f : Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1109
22 g
23 A
24 b
25 c : *Saint Mark the Evangelist*
26 d
27 e
28 f
29 g : Catherine of Siena, 1380
30 A
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*May*
1 b : *Saint Philip and Saint James, Apostles*
2 c : Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373
3 d
4 e : Monnica, Mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387
5 f
6 g
7 A
8 b : Dame Julian of Norwich, c. 1417
9 c : Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, 389
10 d
11 e
12 f
13 g
14 A
15 b
16 c
17 d
18 e
19 f : Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988
20 g : Alcuin, Deacon, and Abbot of Tours, 804
21 A
22 b
23 c
24 d : Jackson Kemper, First Missionary Bishop in the United States,
1870
25 e : Bede, the Venerable, Priest, and Monk of Jarrow, 735
26 f : Augustine, First Archbishop of Canterbury, 605
27 g
28 A
29 b
30 c
31 d : *The Visitation of the Virgin Mary*
*The First Book of Common Prayer, 1549, is appropriately observed on a
weekday following the Day of Pentecost.*
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*June*
1 e : Justin, Martyr at Rome, c. 167
2 f : The Martyrs of Lyons, 177
3 g : The Martyrs of Uganda, 1886
4 A
5 b : Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, Missionary to Germany, and
Martyr, 754
6 c
7 d
8 e
9 f : Columba, Abbot of Iona, 597
10 g : Ephrem of Edessa, Syria, Deacon, 373
11 A : *Saint Barnabas the Apostle
12 b
13 c
14 d : Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 379
15 e
16 f : Joseph Butler, Bishop of Durham, 1752
17 g
18 A : Bernard Mizeki, Catechist and Martyr in Rhodesia, 1896
19 b
20 c
21 d
22 e : Alban, First Martyr of Britain, c. 304
23 f
24 g : *The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist*
25 A
26 b
27 c
28 d : Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, c. 202
29 e : *Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles*
30 f
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*July*
1 g
2 A
3 b
4 c : *Independence Day*
5 d
6 e
7 f
8 g
9 A
10 b
11 c : Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Casino, c. 540
12 d
13 e
14 f
15 g
16 A
17 b : William White, Bishop of Pennsylvania, 1836
18 c
19 d
20 e
21 f
22 g : *Saint Mary Magdalene*
23 A
24 b : Thomas a Kempis, Priest, 1471
25 c : *Saint James the Apostle*
26 d : The Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
27 e : William Reed Huntington, Priest, 1909
28 f
29 g : Mary and Martha of Bethany
30 A : William Wilberforce, 1833
31 b : Joseph of Arimathaea
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*August*
1 c
2 d
3 e
4 f
5 g
6 A : *The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ*
7 b : John Mason Neale, Priest, 1866
8 c : Dominic, Priest and Friar, 1221
9 d
10 e : Lawrence, Deacon, and Martyr at Rome, 258
11 f : Clare, Abbess at Assisi, 1253
12 g
13 A : Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of Down, Connor, and Dromore, 1667
14 b
15 c : *Saint Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ*
16 d
17 e
18 f : William Porcher DuBose, Priest, 1918
19 g
20 A : Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, 1153
21 b
22 c
23 d
24 e : *Saint Bartholomew the Apostle*
25 f : Louis, King of France, 1270
26 g
27 A
28 b : Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 430
29 c
30 d
31 e : Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, 651
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*September*
1 f
2 g : The Martyrs of New Guinea, 1942
3 A
4 b
5 c
6 d
7 e
8 f
9 g
10 A
11 b
12 c : John Henry Hobart, Bishop of New York, 1830
13 d : Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr of Carthage, 258
14 e : *Holy Cross Day*
15 f
16 g : Ninian, Bishop in Galloway, c. 430
17 A
18 b : Edward Bouverie Pusey, Priest, 1882
19 c : Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690
20 d : John Coleridge Patteson, Bishop of Melanesia, and his
Companions, Martyrs, 1971
21 e : *Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist*
22 f
23 g
24 A
25 b : Sergius, Abbot of Holy Trinity, Moscow, 1392
26 c : Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester, 1626
27 d
28 e
29 f : *Saint Michael and All Angels*
30 g : Jerome, Priest, and Monk of Bethlehem, 420
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*October*
1 A : Remigius, Bishop of Rheims, c. 530
2 b
3 c
4 d : Francis of Assisi, Friar, 1226
5 e
6 f : William Tyndale, Priest, 1536
7 g
8 A
9 b : Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln
10 c
11 d
12 e
13 f
14 g
15 A : Samuel Isaac Joseph Schereschewsky, Bishop of Shanghai, 1906
16 b : Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Bishops, 1555, and Thomas
Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1556
17 c : Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, and Martyr, c. 115
18 d : *Saint Luke the Evangelist*
19 e : Henry Martyn, Priest and Missionary to India and Persia, 1812
20 f
21 g
22 A
23 b : *Saint James of Jerusalem, Brother of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
and Martyr, c. 62*
24 c
25 d
26 e : Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, 899
27 f
28 g : *Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles*
29 A : James Hannington, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, and his
Companions, Martyrs, 1885
30 b
31 c
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*November*
1 d : *All Saints*
2 e : Commemoration of All Faithful Departed
3 f : Richard Hooker, Priest, 1600
4 g
5 A
6 b
7 c : Willibrord, Archbishop of Utrecht, Missionary to Frisia, 739
8 d
9 e
10 f : Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome, 461
11 g : Martin, Bishop of Tours, 397
12 A : Charles Simeon, Priest, 1836
13 b
14 c : Consecration of Samuel Seabury, First American Bishop, 1784
15 d
16 e : Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093
17 f : Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200
18 g : Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680
19 A : Elizabeth, Princess of Hungary, 1231
20 b
21 c
22 d
23 e : Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100
24 f
25 g
26 A
27 b
28 c
29 d
30 e : *Saint Andrew the Apostle*
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*December*
1 f : Nicholas Ferrar, Deacon, 1637
2 g : Channing Moore Williams, Missionary Bishop in China and Japan,
1910
3 A
4 b : John of Damascus, Priest, c. 760
5 c : Clement of Alexandria, Priest, c. 210
6 d : Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 342
7 e : Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, 397
8 f
9 g
10 A
11 b
12 c
13 d
14 e
15 f
16 g
17 A
18 b
19 c
20 d
21 e : *Saint Thomas the Apostle*
22 f
23 g
24 A
25 b : *The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ*
26 c : *Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr*
27 d : *Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist*
28 e : *The Holy Innocents*
29 f
30 g
31 A
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<The Titles of the Seasons
Sundays and Major Holy Days
observed in this Church throughout the Year>
=Advent Season=
The First Sunday of Advent
The Second Sunday of Advent
The Third Sunday of Advent
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
=Christmas Season=
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Day, December 25
The First Sunday after Christmas Day
The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, January 1
The Second Sunday after Christmas Day
=Epiphany Season=
The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, January 6
The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord
Jesus Christ
The Second Sunday through the Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany
The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
=Lenten Season=
The First Day of Lent, or Ash Wednesday
The First Sunday in Lent
The Second Sunday in Lent
The Third Sunday in Lent
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
=Holy Week=
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Monday in Holy Week
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Tuesday in Holy Week
Wednesday in Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
=Easter Season=
Easter Eve
The Sunday of the Resurrection, or Easter Day
Monday in Easter Week
Tuesday in Easter Week
Wednesday in Easter Week
Thursday in Easter Week
Friday in Easter Week
Saturday in Easter Week
The Second Sunday of Easter
The Third Sunday of Easter
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Ascension Day
The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day
The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
=The Season After Pentecost=
The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
The Second Sunday through the Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
The Last Sunday after Pentecost
=Holy Days=
Saint Andrew the Apostle, November 30
Saint Thomas the Apostle, December 21
Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr, December 26
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist, December 27
The Holy Innocents, December 28
The Confession of Saint Peter the Apostle, January 18
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The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle, January 25
The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, also called
the Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin, February 2
Saint Matthias the Apostle, February 24
Saint Joseph, March 19
The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary,
March 25
Saint Mark the Evangelist, April 25
Saint Philip and Saint James, Apostles, May 1
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, May 31
Saint Barnabas the Apostle, June 11
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, June 24
Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles, June 29
Saint Mary Magdalene, July 22
Saint James the Apostle, July 25
The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ, August 6
Saint Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, August 15
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, August 24
Holy Cross Day, September 14
Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, September 21
Saint Michael and All Angels, September 29
Saint Luke the Evangelist, October 18
Saint James of Jerusalem, Brother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and
Martyr, October 23
Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles, October 28
All Saints' Day, November 1
=National Days=
Independence Day, July 4
Thanksgiving Day
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The Daily Office
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<Concerning the Service>
*In the Daily Office, the term "Officiant" is used to denote the person,
clerical or lay, who leads the Office.*
*It is appropriate taht others persons be assigned to read the Lessons,
and to lead other parts of the service not assigned to the officiant.
The bishop, when present, apporpriately concludes the Office with a
blessing.*
*At celebrations of the Holy Eucharist, the Order for Morning or Evening
Prayer may be used in place of all that precedes the Offertory.*
*Additional Directions are on page 141.*
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<Daily Morning Prayer:
Rite One>
*The Officiant begins the service with one or more of these sentences of
Scripture, or with the versicle "O Lord, open thou our lips" on page
42.*
=Advent=
Watch ye , for ye know not when the master of the house
cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in
the morning; lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.
=Mark 13:35, 36=
Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a
highway for our God. =Isaiah 40:3=
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see
it together. =Isaiah 40:5=
=Christmas=
Behold, I bring you good tidings of a great joy, which shall be
to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of
David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. =Luke 2:10, 11=
Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell
with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself
shall be with them, and be their God. =Revelation 21:3=
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=Epiphany=
The Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the bright-
ness of thy rising. =Isaiah 60:3=
I will give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be
my salvation unto the end of the earth. =Isaiah 49:6b=
From the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the
same my Name shall be great among the Gentiles, and in
every place incense shall be offered unto my Name, and a
pure offering: for my Name shall be great among the heathen,
saith the Lord of hosts. =Malachi 1:11=
=Lent=
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the
truth is not in us, but if we confess our sins, God is faithful
and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. =1 John 1:8, 9=
Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the
Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to
anger and of great kindness, and repenteth him of evil.
=Joel 2:13=
I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him,
"Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee; and
am no more worthy to be called thy son." =Luke 15:18, 19=
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses,
though we have rebelled against him; neither have we obeyed
the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws which he
set before us. =Daniel 9:9, 10=
Jesus said, "Whosoever will come after me, let him deny
himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." =Mark 8:34=
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=Holy Week=
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. =Isaiah 53:6=
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, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me. =Lamentations 1:12=
=Easter Season, including Ascension Day and the Day of
Pentecost=
Alleluia! Christ is risen.
=The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!=
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and
be glad in it. =Psalm 118:24=
Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our
Lord Jesus Christ. =1 Corinthians 15:57=
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek the things which are
above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
=Colossians 3:1=
Christ is not entered into a the holy places made with hands,
which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now
to appear in the presence of God for us. =Hebrews 9:24=
Ye shall receive power after the Holy Ghost is come
upon you; and ye shall be witness unto me both in
Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the
uttermost part of the earth. =Acts 1:8=
=Trinity Sunday=
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and
is to come. =Revelation 4:8=
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=All Saints and other Major Saints' Days=
We give thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to
be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light.
=Colossians 1:12=
Ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens
with the saints and of the household of God. =Ephesians 2:19=
Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words into
the ends of the world. =Psalm 19:4=
=Occasions of Thanksgiving=
O give thanks unto the Lord, and call upon his Name; tell the
people what things he hath done. =Psalm 105:1=
=At any Time=
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and
from the Lord Jesus Christ. =Phillipians 1:2=
I was glad when they said unto me, "We will go into the
house of the Lord." =Psalm 122:1=
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart,
be alway acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and
my redeemer. =Psalm 19:14=
O send out thy light and thy truth, that they may lead me,
and bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy dwelling.
=Psalm 43:3=
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence
before him. =Habakkuk 2:20=
The hour is cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers
shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father
seeketh such to worship him. =John 4:23=
Thus saith the high and lofty One who inhabiteth eternity,
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whose name is Holy, "I dwell in the high and holy place, with
him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the
spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite
ones." =Isaiah 57:15=
*The following Confession of Sin may then be said; or the Office may
continue at once with "O Lord, open thou our lips."
<Confession of Sin>
*The Officiant says to the people*
Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of
Almighty God our heavenly Father, to render thanks for the
great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth
his most worthy praise, to hear this holy Word, and to ask, for
ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are
necessary for our life and our salvation. And so that we may
prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship him, let us
kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts
confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his
infinite goodness and mercy.
*or this*
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
*Silence may be kept.*
*Officiant and People together, all kneeling*
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,
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and we have done those things which we ought not to
/have done.
But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us,
spare thou those who confess their faults,
restore thou those 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.
*The Priest alone stands and says*
The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you absolution and
remission of all your sins, true repentance, amendment of
life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. =Amen.=
*A deacon or lay person using the preceding form remains kneeling, and
substitutes "us" for "you" and "our" for "your."
<The Invitatory and Psalter>
*All stand*
*Officiant* O Lord, open thou our lips.
*People* And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
*Officiant and People*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
*Except in Lent,* Alleluia. *may be added.*
*Then follows one of the Invitatory Psalms, Venite or Jubilate.*
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*One of the following Antiphons may be sung or said with the Invitatory
Psalm*
*In Advent*
Our King and Savior now draweth nigh: O come, let us adore him.
*On the Twelve Days of Christmas*
Alleluia. Unto us a child is born: O come, let us adore him.
Alleluia.
*From the Epiphany through the Baptism of Christ, and on the Feasts of
the Transfiguration and Holy Cross*
The Lord hath manifested forth his glory: O come, let us
adore him.
*In Lent*
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: O come, let us
adore him.
*From Easter Day until the Ascension*
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: O come, let us adore him.
Alleluia.
*From Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost*
Alleluia. Christ the Lord ascendedeth into heaven: O come,
let us adore him. Alleluia.
*On the Day of Pentecost*
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: O come,
let us adore him. Alleluia.
*On Trinity Sunday*
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God: O come, let us
adore him.
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*On other Sundays and weekdays*
The earth is the Lord's for he made it: O come, let us
adore him.
*or this*
Worship the Lord in the beauty of his holiness: O come, let us
adore him.
*or this*
The mercy of the Lord is everlasting: O come, let us adore him.
*The Alleluias in the following Antiphons are used only in Easter
Season.*
*On Feasts of the Incarnation*
[Alleluia.] The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us: O come, let us
adore him. [Alleluia.]
*On all Saints and other Major Saints' Days*
[Alleluia.] The Lord is glorious in his saints: O come, let us
adore him. [Alleluia.]
<Venite> =Psalm 95:1-7=
O come, let us sing unto the Lord; *
let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *
and show ourselves glad in him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the corners of the earth, *
and the strength of the hills is his also.
The sea is his, and he made it, *
and his hands prepared the dry land.
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O come, let us worship and fall down, *
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
For he is the Lord our God, *
and we are the people of his pasture
and the sheep of his hand.
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; *
let the whole earth stand in awe of him.
For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the world
and with righteousness to judge the world
and the peoples with his truth.
*or Psalm 95, page 146.*
<Jubilate> =Psalm 100=
Be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands; *
serve the Lord with gladness
and come before his presence with a song.
Be ye sure that the Lord he is God; *
it is he that hath made us and we ourselves;
we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving
and into his courts with praise; *
be thankful unto him and speak good of his Name.
For the Lord is gracious;
his mercy is everlasting; *
and his truth endureth from generation to generation.
*In Easter Week, in place of an Invitatory Psalm, the following is sung
or said. It may also be used daily until the Day of Pentecost.*
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<Christ our Passover> =Pascha nostrum=
=1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22=
Alleluia.
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; *
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with old leaven,
neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness, *
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.
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.
Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, *
but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.
Christ is risen from the dead, *
and become the first fruits of them that slept.
For since by man came death, *
by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, *
even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.
*Then follows*
<The Psalm or Psalms Appointed>
*At the end of the Psalms is sung or said*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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<The Lessons>
*One or two lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader first saying*
A Reading (Lesson) from &mdash..
*A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.*
*After each Lesson the Reader may say*
The Word of the Lord.
*Answer* Thanks be to God.
*Or the Reader may say* Here endeth the Lesson (Reading).
*Silence may be kept after each Reading. One of the following
Canticles, or one of those on pages 85-95 (Canticles 8-21), is sung or
said after each Reading. If three Lessons are used, the Lesson from the
Gospel is read after the second Canticle.*
<Canticle 1> A Song of Creation =Benedicite, omnia opera Domini=
=Song of the Three Young Men, 35-65=
=I Invocation=
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.
=II The Cosmic Order=
O ye heavens, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye waters that be above the firmament, bless ye the Lord;
O all ye powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; *
praise him and magnify him for ever.
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O ye sun and moon, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye stars of heaven, bless ye the Lord;
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; *
O ye fire and heat, bless ye the Lord;
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; *
O ye frost and cold, bless ye the Lord;
O ye ice and snow, bless ye the Lord; *
praise him and magnify him for ever.
O ye nights and days, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord;
O ye lightnings and clouds, bless ye the Lord; *
praise him and magnify him for ever.
=III The Earth and its Creatures=
O let the earth bless the Lord; *
O ye mountains and hills, bless ye the Lord;
O all ye green things upon the earth, bless ye the Lord; *
praise him and magnify him for ever.
O all ye fowls of the air, bless ye the Lord; *
O all ye beasts and cattle, bless ye the Lord;
O ye children of men, bless ye the Lord; *
praise him and magnify him for ever.
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=IV The People of God=
O ye people of God, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord;
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; *
O ye holy and humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord.
Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; *
praise him and magnify him for ever.
<Canticle 2> A Song of Praise =Benedictus es, Domine=
=Song of the Three Young Men, 29-34=
Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our fathers; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed are thou for the name of thy Majesty; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed are thou in the temple of thy holiness; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed are thou that beholdest the depths,
and dwellest between the Cherubim; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou on the glorious throne of thy kingdom; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed are thou in the firmament of heaven; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed are thou, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
<Canticle 3> The Song of Mary =Magnificat=
=Luke 1:46-55=
My soul doth magnify the Lord, *
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
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 to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 4> The Song of Zechariah =Benedictus Dominus Deus=
=Luke 1:68-79=
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, *
for he hath visited and redeemed 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:
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That we should be saved from our enemies, *
and from the hand of all that hate us;
To perform the mercy promised to our forefathers, *
and to remember 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 remission of their sins,
Through the tender mercy of our God, *
whereby the dayspring 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 to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 5> The Song of Solomon =Nunc dimittis=
=Luke 2:29-32=
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.
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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 6> Glory be to God =Gloria in Excelsis=
Glory be to God on high,
and on earth peace, good will towards mean.
We praise thee, we bless thee,
we worship thee,
we glorify thee,
we give thanks to thee for thy great glory,
O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ;
O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
that takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
Thou that takest away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer.
Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father,
have mercy upon us.
For thou only art holy,
thou only art the Lord,
thou only, O Christ,
with the Holy Ghost,
art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
<Canticle 7> We Praise Thee =Te Deum laudamus=
We praise thee, O God; we acknoledge thee to be the Lord.
All the earth doth worship thee, the Father everlasting.
To thee all Angels cry aloud,
the Heavens and all the Powers therein.
To thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do cry:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth;
Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of thy glory.
The glorious company of the apostles praise thee.
The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise thee.
The noble army of martyrs praise thee.
The holy Church throughout all the world
/doth acknowledge thee,
the Father, of an infinite majesty,
thine adorable, true, and only Son,
also the Holy Ghost the Comforter.
Thou art the King of glory, O Christ.
Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father.
When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man,
thou didst humble thyself to be born of a Virgin.
When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death,
thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in the glory of the Father.
We believe that thou shalt come to be our judge.
We therefore pray thee, help thy servants,
whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood.
Make them to be numbered with thy saints,
in glory everlasting.
<The Apostles' Creed>
*Officiant and People together, all standing*
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.
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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 text of the Creed on page 96 may be used instead.*
<The Prayers>
*The People stand or kneel*
*Officiant* The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Officiant* Let us pray.
*Officiant and People*
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our tresspasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
*Then follows one of these sets of Suffrages*
<Suffrages A>
&V. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us;
&R. And grant us thy salvation.
&V. Endue thy ministers with righteousness;
&R. And make thy chosen people joyful.
&V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
&R. For only in thee can we live in safety.
&V. Lord, keep this nation under thy care;
&R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
&V. Let thy way be known upon earth;
&R. Thy saving health among all nations.
&V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
&R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
&V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
&R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.
<Suffrages B>
&V. O Lord, save thy people and bless thine heritage;
&R. Govern them and lift them up for ever.
&V. Day by day we magnify thee;
&R. And we worship thy name for ever, world without end.
&V. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin;
&R. O Lord, have mercy upon us, hve mercy upon us.
&V. O Lord, let thy mercy be upon us;
&R. As our trust is in thee.
&V. O Lord, in thee have I trusted;
&R. Let me never be confounded.
*The Officiant then says one or more of the following Collects*
*The Collect of the Day*
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*A Collect for Sundays*
O God, who makest us glad with the weekly remembrance of
the glorious resurrection of thy Son our Lord: Grant us this
day such blessing through our worship of thee, that the days
to come may be spent in thy favor; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Fridays*
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he
was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way
of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and
peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Saturdays*
Almighty God, who after the creation of the world didst rest
from all thy works and sanctify a day of rest for all thy
creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties,
may be duly prepared for the service of thy sanctuary, and
that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the
eternal rest promised to thy people in heaven; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for the Renewal of Life*
O God, the King eternal, who dividest the day from the
night and turnest the shadow of death into the morning:
Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep
thy law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that,
having done thy will with cheerfulness while it was day, we
may, when night cometh, rejoice to give thee thanks;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
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*A Collect for Peace*
O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord,
in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service
is perfect freedom: Defend us, thy humble servants, in all
assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in thy
defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through
the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Grace*
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 we, being ordered by thy governance, may
do always what is righteous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Guidance*
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our
being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy
Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life
we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever
walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*Then, unless the Eucharist or a form of general intercession is to
follow, one of these prayers for mission is added*
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole
body of thy faithful people is governed and sanctified:
Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before
thee for all members of thy holy Church, that in their
vocation and ministry they may truly and godly serve thee;
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. =Amen.=
*or the following*
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O God, who hast made of one blood all the peoples of the
earth, and didst send thy blessed Son to preach peace to those
who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people
everywhere may seek after thee and find thee; bring the
nations into thy fold; pour out thy Spirit upon all flesh; and
hasten the coming of thy kingdom; through the same thy
Son Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*or this*
Lord Jesus Christ, who didst stretch out thine arms of love
on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come
within the reach of thy saving embrace: So clothe us in thy
Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring
those who do not know thee to the knowledge and love of
you; for the honor of thy Name. =Amen.=
*Here may be sung a hymn or anthem.*
*Authorized intercessions and thanksgivings may follow.*
*Before the close of the Office one or both of the following may be
used*
*The General Thanksgiving*
*Officiant and People*
Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we thine unworthy servants
do give thee most humble and hearty thanks
for all thy goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all men.
We bless thee for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for thine inestimable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
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And, we beseech thee,
give us that due sense of all thy mercies,
that our hearts may be unfaignedly thankful;
and that we show forth thy praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up our selves to thy service,
and by walking before thee
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with thee and the Holy Spirit,
be all honor and glory, world without end. =Amen.=
*A Prayer of St. Chrysostom*
Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one
accord to make our common supplication unto thee; and
hast promised through thy well-beloved Son that when two
or three are gathered together in his Name thou wilt be in the
midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions
of thy servants as may be best for us; granting us in this
world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life
everlasting. =Amen.=
*Then may be said*
Let us bless the Lord.
=Thanks be to God.=
*From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost "Alleluia, alleluia" may
be added to the preceding versicle and response.*
*The Officiant may then conclude with one of the following*
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.= =2 Corinthians 13:14=
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May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in
believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. =Amen.=
=Romans 15:13=
Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely
more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from
generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus
for ever and ever. =Amen.= =Ephesians 3:20,21=
<Daily Evening Prayer:
Rite One>
*The Officiant begins the service with one or more of the following
sentences of Scripture, or of those on pages 37-40;*
*or with the Service of Light on pages 109-112, and continuing with the
appointed Psalmody;*
*or with the versicle "O God, make speed to save us" on page 63.
Let my payer be set forth in thy sight as the incense, and let
the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice.
=Psalm 141:2=
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and
from the Lord Jesus Christ. =Philippians 1:2=
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole
earth stand in awe of him. =Psalm 96:9=
Thine is the day, O God, thine also the night; thou hast
established the moon and the sun. Thou hast fixed all the
boundries of the earth; thou hast made summer and winter.
=Psalm 74:15,16=
I will bless the Lord, who giveth me counsel; my heart
teacheth me, night after night. I have set the Lord always
before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not fall.
=Psalm 16:7,8=
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Seek him that made the Pleides and Orion, that turneth deep
darkness into the morning, and darkeneth the day into night;
that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out
upon the face of the earth: The Lord is his Name. =Amos 5:8=
If I say, "Surely the darkness will cover me, and the light
around me turn to night," darkness is not dark to thee, O Lord;
the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to thee
are both alike. =Psalm 139:10,11=
Jesus said, "I am the light of the world; he that followeth me
shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
=John 8:12=
*The following Confession of Sin may then be said; or the Office may
continue at once with "O God make speed to save us."
<Confession of Sin>
*The Officiant says to the people*
Dear friends in Christ, here in the presence of Almighty God,
let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts
confess our sins, so that we may obtain forgiveness by his
infinite goodness and mercy.
*or this*
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
*Silence may be kept.*
*Officiant and People together, all kneeling*
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.
But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us,
spare thou those who confess their faults,
restore thou those 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.
*The Priest alone stands and says*
The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you absolution and
remission of all your sins, true repentance, amendment of
life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. =Amen.=
*A deacon or lay person using the preceding form remains kneeling, and
substitutes "us" for "you" and "our" for "your."
<The Invitatory and Psalter>
*All stand*
*Officiant* O God, make speed to save us.
*People* O Lord, make haste to help us.
*Officiant and People*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
*Except in Lent,* Alleluia *may be added.*
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*The following, or some other suitable hymn, or an Invitatory Psalm, may
be sung or said*
<O Gracious Light> =Phos hilaron=
O gracious Light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing thy praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thou art worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of life,
and to be glorified though all the worlds.
*then follows*
<The Psalm or Psalms Appointed>
*At the end of the Psalms is sung or said*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<The Lessons>
*One or two lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader first saying*
A Reading (Lesson) from &mdash..
*A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.*
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*After each Lesson the Reader may say*
The Word of the Lord.
*Answer* Thanks be to God.
*Or the Reader may say* Here endeth the Lesson (Reading).
*Silence may be kept after each Reading. One of the following
Canticles, or one of those on pages 47-52, or 85-95, is sung or said
after each Reading. If three Lessons are used, the Lesson from the
Gospel is read after the second Canticle.*
<The Song of Mary> =Magnificat=
=Luke 1:46-55=
My soul doth magnify the Lord, *
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
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 to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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<The Song of Solomon> =Nunc dimittis=
=Luke 2:29-32=
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 to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<The Apostle's Creed>
*Officiant and People together, all standing*
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 text of the Creed on page 96 may be used instead.*
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<The Prayers>
*The People stand or kneel*
*Officiant* The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Officiant* Let us pray.
*Officiant and People*
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our tresspasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
*Then follows one of these sets of Suffrages*
<Suffrages A>
&V. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us;
&R. And grant us thy salvation.
&V. Endue thy ministers with righteousness;
&R. And make thy chosen people joyful.
&V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
&R. For only in thee can we live in safety.
&V. Lord, keep this nation under thy care;
&R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
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&V. Let thy way be known upon earth;
&R. Thy saving health among all nations.
&V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
&R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
&V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
&R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.
<Suffrages B>
That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful,
=We entreat thee, O Lord.=
That thy holy angels may lead us in paths of peace and
goodwill,
=We entreat thee, O Lord.=
That we may be pardoned and forgiven for our sins
and offenses,
=We entreat thee, O Lord.=
That there may be peace to thy Church and to the whole
world,
=We entreat thee, O Lord.=
That we may depart this life in thy faith and fear, and
not be condemned before the great judgment seat
of Christ,
=We entreat thee, O Lord.=
That we may be bound together by thy Holy Spirit in
the communion of [&mdash. and] all thy saints,
entrusting one another and all our life to Christ,
=We entreat thee, O Lord.=
*The Officiant then says one or more of the following Collects*
*The Collect of the Day*
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*A Collect for Sundays*
Lord God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ triumphed
over the powers of death and prepared for us our place in the
new Jerusalem: Grant that we, who have this day given
thanks for his resurrection, may praise thee in that City of
which he is the light; and where he liveth and reigneth for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Fridays*
O Lord Jesus Christ, who by thy death didst take away the
sting of death: Grant unto us thy servants so to follow in
faith where thou hast led the way, that we may at length fall
asleep peacefully in thee, and awake up after thy likeness; for
thy tender mercies' sake. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Saturdays*
O God, the source of eternal light: Shed forth thine unending
day upon us who watch for thee, that our lips may praise thee,
our lives may bless thee, and our worship on the morrow may
give thee glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Peace*
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 our hearts may be set to
obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being
defended from the fear of all enemies, may pass our time in
rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our
Savior. =Amen.=
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*A Collect for Aid against Perils*
Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy
great mercy defend us from all perils
*Then, unless the Eucharist or a form of general intercession is to
follow, one of these prayers for mission is added*
*Here may be sung a hymn or anthem.*
*Authorized intercessions and thanksgivings may follow.*
*Before the close of the Office one or both of the following may be
used*
*The General Thanksgiving*
*Officiant and People*
Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we thine unworthy servants
do give thee most humble and hearty thanks
for all thy goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all men.
We bless thee for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for thine inestimable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
And, we beseech thee,
give us that due sense of all thy mercies,
that our hearts may be unfaignedly thankful;
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and that we show forth thy praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up our selves to thy service,
and by walking before thee
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with thee and the Holy Spirit,
be all honor and glory, world without end. =Amen.=
*A Prayer of St. Chrysostom*
Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one
accord to make our common supplication unto thee; and
hast promised through thy well-beloved Son that when two
or three are gathered together in his Name thou wilt be in the
midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions
of thy servants as may be best for us; granting us in this
world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life
everlasting. =Amen.=
*Then may be said*
Let us bless the Lord.
=Thanks be to God.=
*From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost "Alleluia, alleluia" may
be added to the preceding versicle and response.*
*The Officiant may then conclude with one of the following*
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.= =2 Corinthians 13:14=
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May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in
believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. =Amen.=
=Romans 15:13=
Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely
more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from
generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus
for ever and ever. =Amen.= =Ephesians 3:20,21=
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*Concerning the Service*
*In the Daily Office, the term "Officiant" is used to denote the person,
clerical or lay, who leads the Office.*
*It is appropriate that other persons be assigned to read the Lessons,
and to lead other parts of the service not assigned to the officiant.
The bishop, when present, appropriately concludes the Office with a
blessing.*
*At celebrations of the Holy Eucharist, the Order for Morning or Evening
Prayer may be used in place of all that precedes the Offeratory.*
*Additional Directions are on page 141.*
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<Daily Morning Prayer:
Rite Two>
*The Officiant begins the service with one or more of these sentences of
Scripture, or with the versicle "Lord, open our lips" on page 80.*
=Advent=
Watch, for you do not know when the master of the house
will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or
in the morning, lest he come suddenly and find you asleep.
=Mark 13:35, 36=
In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight
in the desert a highway for our God. =Isaiah 40:3=
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see
it together. =Isaiah 40:5=
=Christmas=
Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come
to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of
David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. =Luke 2:10, 11=
Behold, the dwelling of God is with mankind. He will dwell
with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself will
be with them, and be their God. =Revelation 21:3=
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=Epiphany=
Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness
of your rising. =Isaiah 60:3=
I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may
reach to the end of the earth. =Isaiah 49:6b=
From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be great
among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered
to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be great
among the nations, says the Lord of hosts. =Malachi 1:11=
=Lent=
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth
is not in us, but if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful
and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. =1 John 1:8, 9=
Rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord
your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and
abounding in steadfast love, and repents of evil. =Joel 2:13=
I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him,
"Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am
no longer worthy to be called your son." =Luke 15:18, 19=
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, because
we have rebelled against him and have not obeyed the voice
of the Lord our God by following his laws which he set
before us. =Daniel 9:9, 10=
Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny
himself and take up his cross and follow me." =Mark 8:34=
=Holy Week=
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one
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to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of
us all. =Isaiah 53:6=
Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look and see if
there is any sorrow like my sorrow which was brought upon
me, whom the Lord has afflicted. =Lamentations 1:12=
=Easter Season, including Ascension Day
and the Day of Pentecost=
Alleluia! Christ is risen.
=The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!=
On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in
it. =Psalm 118:24=
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord
Jesus Christ. =1 Corinthians 15:57=
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that
are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
=Colossians 3:1=
Christ has entered, not into a sanctuary made with hands, a
copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in
the presence of God on our behalf. =Hebrews 9:24=
You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon
you; and you shall be my witness in Jerusalem, and in all
Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. =Acts 1:8=
=Trinity Sunday=
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is,
and is to come! =Revelation 4:8=
=All Saints and other Major Saints' Days=
We give thanks to the Father, who has made us worthy to
share in the inheritance of the saints in light. =Colossians 1:12=
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You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow
citizens with the saints and members of the household of
God. =Ephesians 2:19=
Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to
the ends of the world. =Psalm 19:4=
=Occasions of Thanksgiving=
Give thanks to the Lord, and call upon his Name; make
known his deeds among the peoples. =Psalm 105:1=
=At any Time=
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ. =Philippians 1:2=
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of
the Lord." =Psalm 122:1=
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in you sight, O Lord, my strength and my
redeemer. =Psalm 19:14=
Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me,
and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling.
=Psalm 43:3=
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence
before him. =Habakkuk 2:20=
The hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers
will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the
Father seeks to worship him. =John 4:23=
Thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity,
whose name is Holy, "I dwell in the high and holy place and
also with the one who has a contrite and humble spirit, to
revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the
contrite." =Isaiah 57:15=
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*The following Confession of Sin may then be said; or the Office may
continue at once with "Lord, open our lips."
<Confession of Sin>
*The Officiant says to the people*
Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of
Almighty God our heavenly Father, to set forth his praise, to
hear his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf
of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our
salvation. And so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and
mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with
penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may
obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.
*or this*
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
*Silence may be kept.*
*Officiant and People together, all kneeling*
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
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*The Priest stands and says*
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in
eternal life. =Amen.=
*A deacon or lay person using the preceding form remains kneeling, and
substitutes "us" for "you" and "our" for "your."
<The Invitatory and Psalter>
*All stand*
*Officiant* Lord, open our lips.
*People* And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
*Officiant and People*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
*Except in Lent, add* Alleluia.
*Then follows one of the Invitatory Psalms, Venite or Jubilate.*
*One of the following Antiphons may be sung or said with the Invitatory
Psalm*
*In Advent*
Our King and Savior now draws near: Come let us adore him.
*On the Twelve Days of Christmas*
Alleluia. To us a child is born: Come let us adore him. Alleluia.
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*From the Epiphany through the Baptism of Christ, and on the Feasts of
the Transfiguration and Holy Cross*
The Lord has shown forth his glory: Come let us adore him.
*In Lent*
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: Come let us
adore him.
*From Easter Day until the Ascension*
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.
*From Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost*
Alleluia. Christ has ascended into heaven: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.
*On the Day of Pentecost*
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth:
Come let us adore him. Alleluia.
*On Trinity Sunday*
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God: Come let us adore him.
*On other Sundays and weekdays*
The earth is the Lord's for he made it: Come let us adore him.
*or this*
Worship the Lord in the beauty of his holiness: Come let us
adore him.
*or this*
The mercy of the Lord is everlasting: Come let us adore him.
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*The Alleluias in the following Antiphons are used only in Easter
Season.*
*On Feasts of the Incarnation*
[Alleluia] The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us:
Come let us adore him. [Alleluia]
*On all Saints and other Major Saints' Days*
[Alleluia.] The Lord is glorious in his saints: Come let us
adore him. [Alleluia.]
<Venite> =Psalm 95:1-7=
Come let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *
and the heights of the hills are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land.
Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!
*or Psalm 95, page 724.*
<Jubilate> =Psalm 100=
Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; *
serve the Lord with gladness
and come before his presence with song.
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Know this: The Lord himself is God; *
he himself has made us, and we are his;
we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise; *
give thanks to him and call upon his Name.
For the Lord is good;
his mercy is everlasting; *
and his faithfulness endures from age to age.
*In Easter Week, in place of an Invitatory Psalm, the following is sung
or said. It may also be used daily until the Day of Pentecost.*
<Christ our Passover> =Pascha nostrum=
=1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22=
Alleluia.
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; *
therfore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, *
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.
Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; *
death no longer has dominion over him.
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; *
but the life he lives, he lives to God.
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, *
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.
Christ has been raised from the dead, *
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
For since by a man came death, *
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, *
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.
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*Then follows*
<The Psalm or Psalms Appointed>
*At the end of the Psalms is sung or said*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<The Lessons>
*One or two lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader first saying
A Reading (Lesson) from &mdash..
*A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.*
*After each Lesson the Reader may say*
The Word of the Lord.
*Answer* Thanks be to God.
*Or the Reader may say* Here ends the Lesson (Reading).
*silence may be kept after each Reading. One of the following
Canticles, or one of those on pages 47-52 (Canticles 1-7), is sung or
said after each Reading. If three lessons are used, the Lesson from the
Gospel is read after the second Canticle.*
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<8 The Song of Moses> =Cantemus Domino=
=Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18=
*Especially suitable for use in Easter Season*
I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; *
the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea.
The Lord is my strength and my refuge; *
the Lord has become my Savior.
This is my God and I will praise him, *
the God of my people and I will exalt him.
The Lord is a mighty warrior; *
Yahweh is his Name.
The chariots of Pharoah and his army has he hurled into the sea; *
the finest of those who bear armor have been
/drowned in the Red Sea.
The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; *
they sank into the depths like a stone.
Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; *
your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy.
Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? *
who is like you, glorious in holiness,
awesome in renown, and worker of wonders?
You stretched forth your right hand; *
the earth swallowed them up.
With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; *
with your might you brought them in safety to
/your holy dwelling.
You will bring them in and plant them *
on the mount of your possession,
The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, *
the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established.
The Lord shall reign *
for ever and for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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<Canticle 9> The First Song of Isaiah =Ecce, Deus=
=Isaiah 12:2-6=
Surely, it is God who saves me; *
I will trust in him and not be afraid.
For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, *
and he will be my Savior.
Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing *
from the springs of salvation.
And on that day you shall say, *
Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name;
Make his deeds known among the peoples; *
see that they remember that his Name is exalted.
Sing praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, *
and this is known in all the world.
Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, *
for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 10> The Second Song of Isaiah =Quaerite Dominum=
=Isaiah 55:6-11=
Seek the Lord while he wills to be found; *
call upon him when he draws near.
Let the wicked forsake their ways *
and the evil ones their thoughts;
And let them turn to the Lord, and he will have compassion, *
and to our God, for he will richly pardon.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, *
nor your ways my ways, says the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, *
so are my ways higher than your ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
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For as rain and snow fall from the heavens *
and return not again, but water the earth,
Bringing forth life and giving growth, *
seed for sowing and bread for eating,
So is my word that goes forth from my mouth; *
it will not return to me empty;
But it will accomplish that which I have purposed, *
and prosper in that for which I sent it.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 11> The Third Song of Isaiah =Surge, illuminare=
=Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19=
Arise, shine, for your light has come, *
and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you.
For behold, darkness covers the land; *
deep gloom enshrouds the peoples.
But over you the Lord will rise, *
and his glory will appear upon you.
Nations will stream to your light, *
and kings to the brightness of your dawning.
Your gates will always be open; *
by day or night they will never be shut.
They will call you, The City of the Lord, *
The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
Violence will no more be heard in your land, *
ruin or destruction within your borders.
You will call your walls, Salvation, *
and all your portals, Praise.
The sun will no more be your light by day; *
by night you will not need the brightness of the moon.
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The Lord will be your everlasting light, *
and your God will be your glory.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 12> A Song of Creation =Benedicite, omnia opera Domini=
=Song of the Three Young Men, 35-65=
*One or more sections of this Canticle may be used. Whatever the
selection, it begins with the Invocation and concludes with the
Doxology.*
=Invocation=
Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
=I The Cosmic Order=
Glorify the Lord, you angels and all powers of the Lord, *
O heavens and all waters above the heavens.
Sun and moon and stars of the sky, glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, every shower of rain and fall of dew, *
all winds and fire and heat.
Winter and Summer, glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O chill and cold, *
drops of dew and flakes of snow>
Frost and cold, ice and sleet, glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O nights and days, *
O shining light and enfolding dark.
Storm clouds and thunderbolts, glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
=II The Earth and its Creatures=
Let the earth glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O mountains and hills,
and all that grows upon the earth, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O springs of water, seas, and streams, *
O whales and all that move in the waters.
All birds of the air, glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O beasts of the wild, *
and all you flocks and herds.
O men and women everywhere, glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
=III The People of God=
Let the people of God glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O priests and servants of the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O spirits and souls of the righteous, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
You that are holy and humble of heart, glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
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=Doxology=
Let us glorify the Lord: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, *
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
<Canticle 13> =Benedictus es, Domine=
=Song of the Three Young Men, 29-34=
Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; *
you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
Glory to you for the radiance of you holy Name; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you in the splendor of you temple; *
on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.
Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you, beholding the depths; *
in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
<Canticle 14> A Song of Penitence =Kyrie Pantokrator=
=Prayer of Manasseh 1-2, 4, 6-7, 11-15=
*Especially suitable in Lent, and on other penitential occasions*
O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven, *
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
and of all their righteous offspring:
You made the heavens and the earth, *
with all their vast array.
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All things quake with fear at your presence; *
they tremble because of your power.
But your merciful promise is beyond all measure; *
it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.
O Lord, you are full of compassion, *
long-suffering, and abounding in mercy.
You hold back your hand; *
you do not punish as we deserve.
In your great goodness, Lord,
you have promised forgiveness to sinners, *
that they may repent of their sin and be saved.
And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart, *
and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.
I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, *
and I know my wickedness only too well.
Therefore I make this prayer to you: *
Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.
Do not let me perish in my sin, *
nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.
For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent, *
and in me you will show forth your goodness.
Unworthy as I am, you will save me,
in accordance with your great mercy, *
and I will praise you without ceasing all the days of my life.
For all the powers of heaven sing your praises, *
and yours is the glory to ages of ages. Amen.
<Canticle 15> The Song of Mary =Magnificat=
=Luke 1:46-55=
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
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From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 16> The Song of Zechariah =Benedictus Dominus Deus=
=Luke 1: 68-79=
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.
He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old,
that he would save us from our enemies, *
from the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers *
and to remember his holy covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, *
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
Free to worship him without fear, *
holy and righteous in his sight
all the days of our life.
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You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, *
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
To give his people knowledge of salvation *
by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God *
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 17> The Song of Simeon =Nunc Dimittis=
=Luke 2:29-32=
Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 18> A Song to the Lamb =Dignus es=
=Revelation 4:11, 5:9-10, 13=
Splendor and honor and kingly power *
are yours by right, O Lord our God,
For you created everything that is, *
and by your will they were created and have their being;
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And yours by right, O Lamb that was slain, *
for with your blood you have redeemed for God,
From every family, language, people, and nation, *
a kingdom of priests to serve our God.
And so, to him who sits upon the throne, *
and to Christ the Lamb,
Be worship and praise, dominion and splendor, *
for ever and for evermore.
<Canticle 19> The Song of the Redeemed =Magna et mirabilia=
=Revelation 15:3-4=
O ruler of the universe, Lord God,
great deeds are they that you have done, *
surpassing human understanding.
Your ways are ways of righteousness and truth, *
O King of all the ages.
Who can fail to do you homage, Lord,
and sing the praises of your Name? *
for you only are the Holy One.
All nations will draw near and fall down before you, *
because your just and holy works have been revealed.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<Canticle 20> Glory to God =Gloria in excelsis=
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
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we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
<Canticle 21> You are God =Te Deum laudamus=
You are God: we praise you;
You are the Lord; we acclaim you;
You are the eternal Father:
All creation worships you.
To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,
Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The glorious company of apostles praise you.
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.
Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you;
Father, of majesty unbounded,
your true and only Son, worthy of all worship,
and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
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You, Christ, are the king of glory,
the eternal Son of the Father.
When you became man to set us free
you did not shun the Virgin's womb.
You overcame the sting of death
and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
You are seated at God's right hand in glory.
We believe that you will come and be our judge.
Come then, Lord, and help your people,
bought with the price of your own blood,
and bring us with your saints
to glory everlasting.
<The Apostles' Creed>
*Officiant and People together, all standing*
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
/and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
/was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
/and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
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<The Prayers>
*The People stand or kneel*
*Officiant* The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Officiant* Let us pray.
*Officiant and People*
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
/on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
/who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
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Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be you Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
/on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
/who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
*Then follows one of these sets of Suffrages*
<Suffrages A>
&V. Show us your mercy, O Lord;
&R. And grant us your salvation.
&V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
&R. Let your people sing with joy.
&V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
&R. For only in you can we live in safety.
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&V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;
&R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
&V. Let your way be known upon earth;
&R. Your saving health among all nations.
&V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
&R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
&V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
&R. And sustain us by your Holy Spirit.
<Suffrages B>
&V. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance;
&R. Govern and uphold them, now and always.
&V. Day by day we bless you;
&R. We praise your name for ever.
&V. Lord, keep us from all sin today;
&R. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.
&V. Lord, show us your love and mercy;
&R. For we put our trust in you.
&V. In you, Lord, is our hope;
&R. And we shall never hope in vain.
*The Officiant then says one or more of the following Collects*
*The Collect of the Day*
*A Collect for Sundays*
O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of
the glorious resurrection of you Son our Lord: Give us this
day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week
to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. =Amen.=
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*A Collect for Fridays*
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he
was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way
of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and
peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Saturdays*
Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested
from all you works and sanctified a day of rest for all your
creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties,
may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and
that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the
eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for the Renewal of Life*
O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the
night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive
far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your
law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having
done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may,
when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Peace*
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know
you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend
us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that
we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of
any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord,
=Amen.=
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*A Collect for Grace*
Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have
brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your
mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome
by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of
your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Guidance*
Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our
being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by
your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our
life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are
ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
=Amen.=
*Then, unless the Eucharist or a form of general intercession is to
follow, one of these prayer for mission is added*
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole
body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified:
Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before
your for all members of you holy Church, that in their
vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you;
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the
earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those
who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people
everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the
nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh,
and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*or the following*
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Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on
the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within
the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit
that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those
who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for
the honor of your Name. =Amen.=
*Here may be sung a hymn or anthem.*
*Authorized intercessions and thanksgivings may follow.*
*Before the close of the Office one or both of the following may be
used*
*The General Thanksgiving*
*Officiant and People*
Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks
for all your goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all whom you have made.
We bless you for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for your immeasurable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up our selves to your service,
and by walking before you
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory throughout all ages. =Amen.=
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*A Prayer of St. Chrysostom*
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one
accord to make our common supplication to you; and you
have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two
or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the
midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions
as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of
your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. =Amen.=
*Then may be said*
Let us bless the Lord.
=Thanks be to God.=
*From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost "Alleluia, alleluia" may
be added to the preceding versicle and response.*
*The Officiant may then conclude with one of the following*
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and
the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.
=Amen.= =2 Corinthians 13:14=
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in
believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. =Amen.=
=Romans 15:13=
Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely
more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from
generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus
for ever and ever. =Amen.= =Ephesians 3:20,21=
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<An Order of Service
for Noonday>
*Officiant* O God, make speed to save us.
*People* O Lord, make haste to help us.
*Officiant and People*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
*Except in Lent, add* Alleluia.
*A suitable hymn may be sung.*
*One or more of the following Psalms is sung or said. Other suitable
selections include Psalms 19,67, one or more sections of Psalm 119, or a
selection from Psalms 120 through 133.*
<Psalm 119>
105 Your word is a lantern to my feet *
and a light upon my path.
106 I have sworn and am determined *
to keep your righteous judgments.
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107 I am deeply troubled; *
preserve my life, O Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, O LORD, the willing tribute of my lips, *
and teach me your judgments.
109 My life is always in my hand, *
yet I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked have set a trap for me, *
but I have not strayed from your commandments.
111 Your decrees are my inheritance for ever; *
truly, they are the joy of my heart.
112 I have applied my heart to fulfill your statues *
for ever and to the end.
<Psalm 121> =Levavi oculos=
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills; *
from where is my help to come?
2 My help comes from the LORD, *
the maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot be moved *
and he who watches over you will not fall asleep.
4 Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel *
shall neither slumber nor sleep;
5 The LORD himself watches over you; *
the LORD is your shade at your right hand,
6 So that the sun shall not strike you by day, *
nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; *
it is he who shall keep you safe.
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8 The LORD shall watch over your going out and your coming in, *
from this time forth for evermore.
<Psalm 126> =In convertendo=
1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, *
then were we like those who dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *
and our tongue with shouts of joy.
3 Then they said among the nations, *
"The LORD has done great things for them."
4 The LORD has done great things for us, *
and we are glad indeed.
5 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, *
like the watercourses of the Negev.
6 Those who sowed with tears *
will reap with songs of joy.
7 Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *
will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.
*At the end of the Psalms is sung or said*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
*One of the following, or some other suitable passage of Scripture, is
read*
The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the
Holy Spirit that has been given to us. =Romans 5:5=
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or the following*
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If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has passed
away, behold the new has come. All this is from God, who
through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry
of reconciliation. =2 Corinthians 5:17-18=
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or this*
From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be
great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be
offered to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be
great among the nations, says the Lord of Hosts. =Malachi 1:11=
*People* Thanks be to God.
*A meditation, silent or spoken, may follow.*
*The Officiant then begins the Prayers*
Lord, have mercy.
=Christ, have mercy.=
Lord, have mercy.
*Officiant and People*
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
/on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
/who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
<parallel column>
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be you Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
/on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
/who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
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*Officiant* Lord, hear our prayer;
*People* And let our cry come to you.
*Officiant* Let us pray.
*The Officiant then says one of the following Collect. If desired, the
Collect of the Day may be used.*
Heavenly Father, send your Holy Spirit into our hearts, to
direct and rule us according to your will, to comfort us in all
our afflictions, to defend us from all error, and to lead us into
all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
Blessed Savior, at this hour you hung upon the cross,
stretching out your loving arms: Grant that all the peoples of
the earth may look to you and be saved; for your tender
mercies' sake. =Amen.=
Almighty Savior, who at noonday called your servant Saint
Paul to be an apostle to the Gentiles: We pray you to illumine
the world with the radiance of your glory, that all nations
may come and worship you; for you live and reign for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, "Peace I give to
you; my peace I leave with you:" Regard not our sins,
but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and
unity of that heavenly city, where with the Father and the
Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Free intercessions may be offered.*
*The service concludes as follows*
*Officiant* Let us bless the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
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<Concerning the Service>
*This Order provides a form of evening service or vespers for use on
suitable occasions in the late afternoon or evening. It may be used as
a complete rite in place of Evening Prayer, or as the introduction to
Evening Prayer or some other service, or as the prelude to an evening
meal or other activity. It is appropriate also for use in private
houses.*
*Any part or parts of this service may be lead by lay persons. A priest
or deacon, when presiding, should read the Prayer for Light, and the
Blessing or Dismissal at the end. The bishop, when present, should give
the Blessing.*
*This order is not appropriate for use on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday
in Holy Week, or on Good Friday. Easter Eve has its own form for the
Lighting of the Paschal Candle.*
*For the Short Lesson at the beginning of the service, any one of the
following is also appropriate, especially for the seasons suggested:*
<column 1>
Isaiah 60:19-20 (Advent)
Luke 12:35-37 (Advent)
John 1:1-5 (Christmas)
Isaiah 60:1-3 (Epiphany)
1 John 1:5-7 (Lent)
John 12:35-36a (Lent)
<column 2>
Revelation 21:10,22-24 (Easter)
Psalm 36:5-9 (Ascension)
Joel 2:28-30 (Whitsunday)
Colossians 1:9,11-14 (Saints' Days)
1 Peter 2:9 (Saints' Days)
Revelation 22:1,4-5 (Saints' Days)
*Any of the prayers in contemporary language may be adapted to
traditional language by changing the pronouns and the corresponding
verbs.*
*Additional Directions are on page 142.*
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<An Order of Worship
for the Evening>
*The church is dark, or partially so, when the service is to begin.*
*All stand, and the Officiant greets the people with these words.*
Light and Peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost*
*Officiant* Alleluia. Christ is risen.
*People* The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
*In Lent and on other penitential occasions*
*Officiant* Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins;
*People* His mercy endures for ever.
*One of the following, or some other Short Lesson of Scripture
appropriate to the occasion or to the season, may then be read*
Jesus said, "You are the light of the world. A city built on a
hill cannot be hid. No one lights a lamp to put it under a
bucket, but on a lamp-stand where it gives light for everyone
in the house. And you, like the lamp, must shed light among
your fellow men, so that they may see the deed you do, and
give glory to your Father in heaven." =Matthew 5:14-16=
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It is not ourselves that we proclaim; we proclaim Christ
Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants, for Jesus' sake.
For the same God who said, "Out of darkness let light shine,"
has caused his light to shine within us, to give the light of
revelation--the revelation of the glory of God in the face of
Jesus Christ. =2 Corinthians 4:5-6=
If I say, "Surely the darkness will cover me, and the light
around me turn to night," darkness is not dark to you, O
Lord; the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to
you are both alike. =Psalm 139:10-11=
*The Officiant then says the Prayer for Light, using any one of the
following for some other suitable prayer, first saying*
Let us pray.
Almighty God, we give you thanks for surrounding us, as
daylight fades, with the brightness of the vesper light; and we
implore you of your great mercy that, as you enfold us with
the radiance of this light, so you would shine into our hearts
the brightness of your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. =Amen.=
Grant us, Lord, the lamp of charity which never fails, that it
may burn in us and shed its light on those around us, and
that by its brightness we may have a vision of that holy City,
where dwells the true and never-failing Light, Jesus Christ
our Lord. =Amen.=
O Lord God Almighty, as you have taught us to call the
evening, the morning, and the noonday one day; and have
made the sun to know its going down: Dispel the darkness of
our hearts, that by your brightness we may know you to be
the true God and eternal light, living and reigning for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
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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 Savior, Jesus Christ.
=Amen.=
*Advent*
*Collect for the First Sunday of Advent*
*Christmas, Epiphany, and other Feasts of the Incarnation*
*Collect for the First Sunday after Christmas*
*Lent and other times of penitence*
Almighty and most merciful God, kindle within us the fire of
love, that by its cleansing flame we may be purged of all our
sins and made worthy to worship you in spirit and in truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*Easter Season*
Eternal God, who led your ancient people into freedom by a
pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night: Grant that
we who walk in the light of your presence may rejoice in the
liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
=Amen.=
*Festivals of Saints*
Lord Christ, your saints have been the lights of the world
in every generation: Grant that we who follow in their
footsteps may be made worthy to enter with them into that
heavenly country where you live and reign for ever and ever.
=Amen.=
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*The candles at the Altar are now lighted, as are other candles and
lamps as may be convenient.*
*During the candle-lighting, an appropriate anthem or psalm may be
sung, or silence kept.*
*The following hymn, or a metrical version of it, or some other hymn, is
then sung*
<O Gracious Light> =Phos hilaron=
O gracious light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing your praised, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of Life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.
*The service may then continue in any of the following ways:*
*With Evening Prayer, beginning with the Psalms; or with some other
Office or Devotion;*
*With the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, beginning with the
Salutation and Collect of the Day;*
*Or, it may be followed by a meal or other activity, in which case Phos
hilaron may be followed by the Lord's Prayer and a grace or blessing;*
*Or, it may continue as a complete evening Office with the following
elements:*
<Selection from the Psalter.> *Silence, or a suitable Collect, or both,
may follow the Psalmody.*
<Bible Reading.> *A sermon or homily, a passage from Christian
literature,
or a brief silence, may follow the Reading.*
<Canticle.> *The Magnificat or other canticle, or some other hymn of
praise.*
<Prayers.> *A litany, or other suitable devotions, including the Lord's
Prayer.*
<Blessing or Dismissal,> *or both. The Peace may then be exchanged.
*On feasts or other days of special significance, the Collect of the
Day, or one proper to the season, may precede the Blessing or Dismissal.
On other days, either of the following, or one of the Collects from
Evening Prayer or from Compline, may be so used.*
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, creator
of the changes of day and night, giving rest to the weary,
renewing the strength of those who are spent, bestowing
upon us occasions of song in the evening. As you have
protected us in the day that is past, so be with us in the
coming night; keep us from every sin, every evil, and every
fear; for you are our light and salvation, and the strength of
our life. To you be glory for endless ages. =Amen.=
Almighty, everlasting God, let our prayer in your sight be as
incense, the lifting up of our hands as the evening sacrifice.
Give us grace to behold you, present in your Word and
Sacraments, and to recognize you in the lives of those around
us. Stir up in us the flame of that love which burned in the
heart of your Son as he bore his passion, and let it burn in us
to eternal life and to the ages of ages. =Amen.=
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*A bishop or priest may use the following or some other blessing or
grace*
The Lord bless you and keep you. =Amen.=
The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.
=Amen.=
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. =Amen.=
*A deacon or lay person using the preceding blessing substitutes "us"
for "you."*
*A dismissal may be used (adding "Alleluia, alleluia" in Easter Season)*
*The People respond*
Thanks be to God.
*In Easter Season the People respond*
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
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<Daily Evening Prayer:
Rite Two>
*The Officiant begins the service with one or more of the following
sentences of Scripture, or of those on pages 75-78;*
*or with the Service of Light on pages 109-112, and continuing with the
appointed Psalmody;*
*or with the versicle "O God, make speed to save us" on page 117*
Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting
up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. =Psalm 141:2=
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from the
Lord Jesus Christ. =Philippians 1:2=
Worship the Lord in the beauty of his holiness; let the whole earth
tremble before him. =Psalm 96:9=
Yours is the day, O God, yours also the night; you established
the moon and the sun. You fixed all the boundaries of the
earth; you made both summer and winter. =Psalm 74:15,16=
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; my heart teaches
me, night after night. I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not fall. =Psalm 16:7,8=
Seek him who made the Pleiades and Orion, and turns deep
darkness into the morning, and darkens the day into night;
who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out upon
the surface of the earth: The Lord is his name. =Amos 5:8=
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If I say, "Surely the darkness will cover me, and the light
around me turn to night," darkness is not dark to you, O
Lord; the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to
you are both alike. =Pslam 139:10,11=
Jesus said, "I am the light of the world; whoever follows me
will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
=John 8:12=
*The following Confession of Sin may then be said; or the Office may
continue at once with "O God make speed to save us."*
<Confession of Sin>
*The Officiant says to the people*
Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of
Almighty god our heavenly Father, to set forth his praise, to
hear his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf
of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our
salvation. And so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and
mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with
penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may
obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.
*or this*
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
*Silence may be kept.*
*Officiant and People together, all kneeling*
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
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For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
*The Priest alone stands and says*
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in
eternal life. =Amen.=
*A deacon or lay person using the preceding form remains kneeling, and
substitutes "us" for "you" and "our" for "your."
<The Invitatory and Psalter>
*All stand*
*Officiant* O God, make speed to save us.
*People* O Lord, make haste to help us.
*Officiant and People*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
*Except in Lent, add* Alleluia.
*The following, or some other suitable hymn, or an Invitatory Psalm, may
be sung or said.*
<O Gracious Light> =Phos hilaron=
O gracious light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing your praised, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of Life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.
*Then follows*
<The Psalm or Psalms Appointed>
*At the end of the Psalms is sung or said*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<The Lessons>
*One or two lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader first saying
A Reading (Lesson) from &mdash..
*A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.*
<page 119>
*After each Lesson the Reader may say*
The Word of the Lord.
*Answer* Thanks be to God.
*Or the Reader may say* Here ends the Lesson (Reading).
*Silence may be kept after each Reading. One of the following
Canticles, or one of those on pages 47-52, or 85-95, is sung or said
after each Reading. If three lessons are used, the Lesson from the
Gospel is read after the second Canticle.*
<The Song of Mary> =Magnificat=
=Luke 1:46-55=
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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<Song of Simeon> =Nunc Dimittis=
=Luke 2:29-32=
Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
<The Apostles' Creed>
*Officiant and People together, all standing*
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
/and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
/was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
/and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
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<The Prayers>
*The People stand or kneel*
*Officiant* The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Officiant* Let us pray.
*Officiant and People*
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
/on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
/who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
<parallel column>
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be you Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
/on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
/who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
*Then follows one of these sets of Suffrages*
<Suffrages A>
&V. Show us your mercy, O Lord;
&R. And grant us your salvation.
&V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
&R. Let your people sing with joy.
&V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
&R. For only in you can we live in safety.
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&V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;
&R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
&V. Let your way be known upon earth;
&R. Your saving health among all nations.
&V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
&R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
&V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
&R. And sustain us by your Holy Spirit.
<Suffrages B>
That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful,
=We entreat you, O Lord.=
That your holy angels may lead us in paths of peace and
goodwill,
=We entreat you, O Lord.=
That we may be pardoned and forgiven for our sins
and offenses,
=We entreat you, O Lord.=
That there may be peace to your Church and to the whole
world,
=We entreat you, O Lord.=
That we may depart this life in your faith and fear,
and not be condemned before the great judgment seat
of Christ,
=We entreat you, O Lord.=
That we may be bound together by your Holy Spirit in
the communion of [&3m. and ] all your saints,
entrusting one another and all our life to Christ,
=We entreat you, O Lord.=
*The Officiant then says one or more of the following Collects*
*The Collect of the Day*
<page 123>
*A Collect for Sundays*
O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of
the glorious resurrection of you Son our Lord: Give us this
day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week
to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Fridays*
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he
was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way
of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and
peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Saturdays*
Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested
from all you works and sanctified a day of rest for all your
creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties,
may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and
that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the
eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Collect for Peace*
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know
you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend
us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that
we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of
any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord,
=Amen.=
*A Collect for Aid against Perils*
Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy
defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love
of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. =Amen.=
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*A Collect for Projection*
O God, the life of all who live, the light of the faithful, the
strength of those who labor, and the repose of the dead: We
thank you for the blessings of the day that is past, and
humbly ask for your protection through the coming night.
Bring us in safety to the morning hours; through him who
died and rose again for us, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ.
=Amen.=
*A Collect for the Presence of Christ*
Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day
is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and
awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in
Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake
of your love. =Amen.=
*Then, unless the Eucharist or a form of general intercession is to
follow, one of these prayer for mission is added*
O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore:
Let the whole earth also worship you, all nations obey you,
all tongues confess and bless you, and mean and women
everywhere love you and serve you in peace; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*or this*
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or
weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who
sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless
the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the
joyous; and all for your love's sake. =Amen.=
*or the following*
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O God, you manifest in your servants the signs of your
presence: Send forth upon us the spirit of love, that in
companionship with one another your abounding grace may
increase among us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*Here may be sung a hymn or anthem.*
*Authorized intercessions and thanksgivings may follow.*
*Before the close of the Office one or both of the following may be
used*
*The General Thanksgiving*
*Officiant and People*
Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks
for all your goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all whom you have made.
We bless you for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for your immeasurable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up our selves to your service,
and by walking before you
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory throughout all ages. =Amen.=
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*A Prayer of St. Chrysostom*
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one
accord to make our common supplication to you; and you
have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two
or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the
midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions
as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of
your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. =Amen.=
*Then may be said*
Let us bless the Lord.
=Thanks be to God.=
*From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost "Alleluia, alleluia" may
be added to the preceding versicle and response.*
*The Officiant may then conclude with one of the following*
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and
the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.
=Amen.= =2 Corinthians 13:14=
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in
believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. =Amen.=
=Romans 15:13=
Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely
more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from
generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus
for ever and ever. =Amen.= =Ephesians 3:20,21=
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<An Order for Compline>
*The Officiant begins*
The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect
end. =Amen.=
*Officiant* Our help is in the Name of the Lord;
*People* The maker of heaven and earth.
*The Officiant may then say*
Let us confess our sins to God.
*Officiant and People*
Almighty God, our heavenly Father:
We have sinned against you,
through our own fault,
in thought, and word, and deed,
and in what we have left undone.
For the sake of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ,
forgive us all our offenses;
and grant that we may serve you
in newness of life,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
*Officiant*
May the Almighty God grant us forgiveness of all our sins,
and the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit. =Amen.=
*The Officiant then says*
O God, make speed to save us.
*People* O Lord, make haste to help us.
*Officiant and People*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
*Except in Lent, add* Alleluia.
*One or more of the following Psalms are sung or said. Other suitable
selections may be substituted.*
<Psalm 4> =Cum invocarem=
1 Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; *
you set me free when I am hard-pressed;
have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 "You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; *
how long will you worship dumb idols
and run after false gods?"
3 Know that the LORD does wonders for the faithful; *
when I call upon the LORD, he will hear me.
4 Tremble, then, and do not sin; *
speak to your heart in silence upon your bead.
5 Offer the appointed sacrifices *
and put your trust in the LORD.
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6 Many are saying,
"Oh, that we might see better times!" *
Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O LORD.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, *
more than when grain and wine and oil increase.
8 I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *
for only you, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
<Psalm 31> =In te, Domine, speravi=
1 In you, O LORD, have I taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame: *
deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Incline your ear to me; *
make haste to deliver me.
3 Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe,
for you are my crag and my stronghold; *
for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.
4 Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, *
for you are my tower of strength.
5 Into your hands I commend my spirit, *
for you have redeemed me,
O LORD, O God of truth.
<Psalm 91> =Qui habitat=
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High *
abides under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 He shall say to the LORD,
"You are my refuge and my stronghold, *
my God in whom I put my trust."
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3 He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter *
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 he shall cover you with his pinions,
and you shall find refuge under his wings; *
his faithfulness shall be a shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of any terror by night, *
nor of the arrow that flies by day;
6 Of the plague that stalks in the darkness, *
nor of the sickness that lays waste at mid-day.
7 A thousand shall fall at your side
and ten thousand at your right hand, *
but it shall not come near you.
8 Your eyes only have to behold *
to see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the LORD your refuge, *
and the Most High your habitation,
10 There shall no evil happen to you, *
neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over you, *
to keep you in all your ways.
12 They shall bear you in their hands, *
lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and the adder; *
you shall trample the young lion and the serpent
/under your feet.
14 Because he is bound to me in love,
therefore will I deliver him; *
I will protect him, because he knows my Name.
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15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; *
I am with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and bring him to honor.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, *
and show him my salvation.
<Psalm 134> =Ecce nunc=
1 Behold now, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, *
you that stand by night in the house of the LORD.
2 Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the LORD; *
the LORD who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion.
*At the end of the Psalms is sung or said*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
*One of the following, or some other suitable passage of Scripture, is
read*
Lord, you are in the midst of us, and we are called by your
Name: Do not forsake us, O Lord our God. =Jeremiah 14:9,22=
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or this*
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will
give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;
for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for
your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
=Matthew 11:28-30=
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or the following*
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May the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our
Lord Jesus, and great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of
the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you
may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his
sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and
ever. =Hebrews 13:20-21=
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or this*
Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls
around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Resist him, firm in your faith. =1 Peter 5:8-9a=
*People* Thanks be to God.
*A hymn suitable for the evening may be sung.*
*Then follows*
&V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;
&R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
&V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;
&R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings.
Lord, have mercy.
=Christ, have mercy.=
Lord, have mercy.
*Officiant and People*
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
/on earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
/who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
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Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be you Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
/on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
/who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
*Officiant* Lord, hear our prayer;
*People* And let our cry come to you.
*Officiant* Let us pray.
*The Officiant then says one of the following Collects*
Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy
defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the
love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. =Amen.=
Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours
of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and
chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
Look down, O Lord, from your heavenly throne, and
illumine this night with your celestial brightness; that by
night as by day your people may glorify your holy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snare of the
enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in
peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
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*A Collect for Saturdays*
We give thanks, O God, for revealing your Son Jesus
Christ to us by the light of his resurrection: Grant that as we
sing your glory at the close of this day, our joy may abound
in the morning as we celebrate the Paschal mystery; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*One of the following prayers may be added*
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or
weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who
sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless
the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the
joyous; and all for your love's sake. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live
in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day,
who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never
forget that our common life depends upon each other's toil;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*Silence may be kept, and free intercessions and thanksgivings may be
offered.*
*The service concludes with the Song of Simeon with this Antiphon, which
is sung or said by all*
Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake
we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.
*In Easter Season, add* Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
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Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake
we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.
*In Easter Season, add* Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
*Officiant* Let us bless the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*The Officiant concludes*
The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless us and keep us. =Amen.=
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<Daily Devotions for
Families and Individuals>
*These devotions follow the basic structure of the Daily Office of the
Church.*
*When more than one person is present, the Reading and the Collect
should be read by one person, and the other parts said in unison, or in
some other convenient manner. (For suggestions about reading the
Psalms, see page 582.)*
*For convenience, appropriate Psalms, Readings, and Collects are
provided in each service. When desired, however, the Collect of the
Day, or any of the Collects appointed in the Daily Offices, may be used
instead.*
*The Psalms and Readings may be replaced by those appointed in*
*a) the Lectionary for Sundays, Holy Days, the Common of Saints, and
Various Occasions, page 888.*
*b) the Daily Office Lectionary, page 934*
*c) some other manual of devotion which provides daily selections for
the
Church Year.*
<In the Morning>
*From Psalm 51*
Open my lips, O Lord, *
and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, *
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence *
and take not your holy Spirit from me.
Give me the joy of your saving help again *
and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
*A Reading*
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
By his great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
=1 Peter 1:3=
*A period of silence my follow.*
*A hymn or canticle may be used; the Apostles' Creed may be said.*
*Prayers may be offered for ourselves and others.*
*The Lord's Prayer*
*The Collect*
Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought
us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty
power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by
adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your
purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
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<At Noon>
*From Psalm 113*
Give praise, you servants of the LORD; *
praise the Name of the LORD.
Let the Name of the LORD be blessed, *
from this time forth for evermore.
From the rising of the sun to its going down *
let the Name of the LORD be praised.
The LORD is high above all nations, *
and his glory above the heavens.
*A Reading*
O God, you will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are
fixed on you; for in returning and rest we shall be saved; in
quietness and trust shall be our strength. =Isaiah 26:3; 30:15=
*Prayers may be offered for ourselves and others.*
*The Lord's Prayer*
*The Collect*
Blessed Savior, at this hour you hung upon the cross,
stretching out your loving arms: Grant that all the peoples of
the earth may look to you and be saved; for your mercies'
sake. =Amen.=
*or this*
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, "Peace I give to
you; my own peace I leave with you:" Regard not our sins,
but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and
unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the
Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. =Amen.=
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<In the Early Evening>
*This devotion my be used before or after the evening meal.*
*The Order of Worship for the Evening, page 109, may be used instead.*
O gracious light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing your praised, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of Life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.
*A Reading*
It is not ourselves that we proclaim; we proclaim Christ
Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants, for Jesus' sake.
For the same God who said, "Out of darkness let light
shine," has caused his light to shine within us, to give the
light of revelation--the revelation of the glory of God in the
face of Jesus Christ. =2 Corinthians 4:5-6=
*Prayers may be offered for ourselves and others.*
*The Lord's Prayer*
*The Collect*
Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is
past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and
awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in
Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake
of your love. =Amen.=
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<At the Close of Day>
<Psalm 134>
Behold now, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, *
you that stand by night in the house of the LORD.
Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the LORD; *
the LORD who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion.
*A Reading*
Lord, you are in the midst of us and we are called by your
Name: Do not forsake us, O Lord our God. =Jeremiah 14:9,22=
*The following may be said*
Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see;
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
*Prayers for ourselves and others may follow. It is appropriate that
prayers of thanksgiving for the blessings of the day, and penitence for
our
sins, be included.*
*The Lord's Prayer*
*The Collect*
Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the
enemy; let your holy angles dwell with us to preserve us in
peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless us and keep us. =Amen.=
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<Additional Directions>
*Morning and Evening Prayer*
*Any of the opening sentences of Scripture, including those listed for
specific seasons or days, may be used at any time according to the
discretion of the officiant.*
*The proper antiphons on pages 43-44 and 80-82 may be used as refrains
with either of the invitatory Psalms.*
*Antiphons drawn from the Psalms themselves, or from the opening
sentences given in the Offices, or from other passages of Scripture may
be used with the Psalms and biblical Canticles.*
*Gloria Patri is always sung or said at the conclusion of the entire
portion of the Psalter; and may be used after the Invitatory Psalm or
the Canticle "Christ our Passover," after each Psalm, and after each
section of Psalm 119.*
*The Gloria printed at the conclusion of certain Canticles may be
omitted when desired.*
*The following pointing of the Gloria may be used:*
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.
*In Rite One services of Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer, the
following form of the Gloria may be used:*
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.
*Metrical versions of the Invitatory Psalms, and of the Canticles after
the Readings, may be used.*
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*In special circumstances, in place of a Canticle, a hymn may be sung.*
*The Apostles' Creed is omitted from the Office when the Eucharist with
its own Creed is to follow. It may also be omitted at one of the
Offices on weekdays.*
*The Lord's Prayer may be omitted from the Office when the Litany or the
Eucharist is to follow immediately.*
*In the Intercessions and Thanksgivings, opportunity may be given for
the members of the congregation to express intentions or objects of
prayer and thanksgiving, either at the bidding, or in the course of the
prayer; and opportunity may be given for silent prayer.*
*A sermon may be preached after the Office; or, within the Office, after
the Readings or at the time of the hymn or anthem after the Collects.*
*On occasion, at the discretion of the Minister, a reading from
non-biblical Christian literature may follow the biblical Readings.*
*An offering may be received and presented at the Office.*
*When there is Communion*
*When Morning or Evening Prayer is used as the Liturgy of the Word at
the Eucharist, the Nicene Creed may take the place of the Apostles'
Creed, and the officiant may pass at once from the salutation "The Lord
be with you," and its response, to the Collect of the Day. A Lesson
from the Gospel is always included.*
*The Intercessions on such occasions are to conform to the directions on
page 383.*
*The service then continues with the [Peace and] Offeratory.*
*Order of Worship for the Evening*
*Before this service, there should be as little artificial light as
possible in
the church. A musical prelude or processional is not appropriate.*
*When the ministers enter, one or two lighted candles may be carried
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before them, and used to provide light for reading the opening Short
Lesson and Prayer for Light. From Easter Day through the Day of
Pentecost, the Paschal Candle, if used, should be burning in its
customary place before the people assemble; the officiant then goes to a
place close by it to begin the service by its light.*
*The Short Lessons may be read from any version of the Scriptures
authorized for public worship in this Church, and should be read without
announcement or conclusion. When one or more Scripture Lessons are to
be read later in the service, the Short Lesson may be omitted.*
*For the lighting of the candles at the Altar and elsewhere, in Easter
Season the flame may be taken from the Paschal Candle. At other times,
the candle or candles carried in at the beginning of the service may be
placed on or near the Altar, and other candles may be lighted from them.
During Advent, the lighting of an Advent Wreath may take place after
the Prayer for Light. On special occasions, lighted candles may be
distributed to members of the congregation.*
*When this service is used in private houses, candles may be lighted at
the dining table, or at some other convenient place.*
*If incense is to be used, it is appropriate after the candles have been
lighted and while the hymn Phos hilaron is being sung.*
*When this service continues as a complete Office, Psalms and Lessons
from the Office Lectionary or the Proper of the Day, or ones suitable to
the season or the occasion, may be used. Psalms generally appropriate
to the evening include: 8, 23, 27, 36, 84, 93, 113, 114, 117, 121, 134,
139, 141, 143. When desired, more than one Lesson may be read, with
silence or singing between them.*
*If an additional hymn is desired, it may be sung immediately before the
Blessing or Dismissal.*
*When a meal is to follow, a blessing over food may serve as the
conclusion of this form of service.*
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<Suggested Canticles at Morning Prayer>
: After the Old Testament Reading; After the New Testament Reading
Sun. : 4. or 16. Benedictus Dominus; 7. or 21. Te Deum laudamus
Advent : 11. Surge, illuminare; 4. or 16. Benedictus Dominus
Lent : 14. Kyrie Pantokrator; 4. or 16. Benedictus Dominus
Easter : 8. Cantemus Domino
Mon. : 9. Ecce, Deus; 19. Magna et mirabilia
Tue. : 2. or 13. Benedictus es; 18. Dignus es
Wed. : 11. Surge, illuminare; 4. or 16. Benedictus Dominus
Lent : 14. Kyrie Pantokrator;
Thu. : 8. Cantemus Domino ; 6. or 20. Gloria in excelsis
Advent and Lent : ; 19. Magna et mirabilia
Fri. : 10. =Quaerite Dominum=; 18. =Dignus es=
Lent : 14. Kyrie Pantokrator;
Sat. : 1. or 12. Benedicite; 19. Magna et mirabilia
*On Feasts of our Lord and other Major Feasts* :
4. or 16 Benedictus Dominus; 7. or 21. Te Deum laudamus
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<Suggested Canticles at Evening Prayer>
: After the Old Testament Reading; After the New Testament Reading
Sun. : Magnificat; Nunc Dimittis **
Mon. : 8. Cantemus Domino; Nunc Dimittis
Lent: 14. Kyrie Pantokrator;
Tue. : 10. Quaerite Dominum; Magnificat
Wed. : 1. or 12. Benedicite; Nunc Dimittis
Thu. : 11. Surge, illuminare; Magnificat
Fri. : 2. or 13. Benedictus es; Nunc Dimittis
Sat. : 9. Ecce, Deus; Magnificat
*On Feasts of our Lord and other Major Feasts* :
Magnificat; Nunc Dimittis**
** *If only one Reading is used, the suggested Canticle is the
Magnificat.*
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<Psalm 95: Traditional> =Venite, exultemus=
O come, let us sing unto the Lord; *
let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, *
and show ourselves glad in him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are all the corners of the earth, *
and the strength of the hills are his also.
The sea is his and he made it, *
and his hands prepared the dry land.
O come, let us worship and fall down *
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
For he is the lord our God, *
and we are the people of his pasture
and the sheep of his hand.
Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts *
as in the provocation,
and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness;
When your fathers tempted me, *
proved me, and saw my works.
Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, *
It is a people that do err in their hearts,
for they have not known my ways.
Unto whom I sware in my wrath, *
that they should not enter into my rest.
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The Great Litany
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<The Great Litany>
*To be said or sung, kneeling, standing, or in procession; before the
Eucharist or after the Collects of Morning or Evening Prayer; or
separately; especially in Lent and on Rogation days.*
O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth,
=Have mercy upon us.=
O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
=Have mercy upon us.=
O God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of the faithful,
=Have mercy upon us.=
O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God,
=Have mercy upon us.=
Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses
of our forefathers; neither reward us according to our sins.
Spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast
redeemed with thy most precious blood, and by thy mercy
preserve us, for ever.
=Spare us, good Lord.=
From all evil and wickedness; from sin; from the crafts
and assaults of the devil; and from everlasting damnation,
=Good Lord, deliver us.=
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From all blindness of heart; from pride, vainglory,
and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice; and from all want
of charity,
=Good Lord, deliver us.=
From all inordinate and sinful affections; and from all the
deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil,
=Good Lord, deliver us.=
From all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness
of heart, and contempt of thy Word and commandment,
=Good Lord, deliver us.=
From lightening and tempest; from earthquake, fire, and
flood; from plague, pestilence, and famine,
=Good Lord, deliver us.=
From all oppression, conspiracy, and rebellion; from
violence, battle, and murder; and from dying suddenly
and unprepared,
=Good Lord, deliver us.=
By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation; by thy holy Nativity
and submission to the Law; by thy Baptism, Fasting, and
Temptation,
=Good Lord, deliver us.=
By thine Agony and Bloody Sweat; by thy Cross and Passion;
by thy precious Death and Burial; by thy glorious Resurrection
and Ascension; and by the Coming of thy Holy Ghost,
=Good Lord, deliver us.=
In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in
the hour of death, and in the day of judgment,
=Good Lord, deliver us.=
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We sinners do beseech the to hear us, O Lord God; and that
it may please thee to rule and govern thy holy Church
Universal in the right way,
=We beesech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to illumine all bishops, priests, and
deacons, with true knowledge and understanding of thy
Word; and that both by their preaching and living, they may
set it forth, and show it accordingly,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to send forth laborers into thy
harvest, and to draw all mankind into thy kingdom,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to give to all people increase of grace
to hear and receive thy Word, and to bring forth the fruits of
the Spirit,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such
as have erred, and are deceived,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to give us a heart to love and fear
thee, and diligently to live after thy commandments,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee so to rule the hearts of thy servants,
the President of the United States (=or= of this nation), and all
others in authority, that they may do justice, and love mercy,
and walk in the ways of truth,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
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That it may please thee to make wars to cease in all the world;
to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; and to
bestow freedom upon all peoples,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to show thy pity upon all prisoners
and captives, the homeless and the hungry, and all who are
desolate and oppressed,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the
bountiful fruits of the earth, so that in due time all may enjoy
them,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to inspire us, in our several callings,
to do the work which thou givest us to do with singleness of
heart as thy servants, and for the common good,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to preserve all who are in danger by
reason of their labor or their travel,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to preserve, and provide for, all
women in childbirth, young children and orphans, the
widowed, and all whose homes are broken or torn by strife,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to visit the lonely; to strengthen all
who suffer in mind, body, and spirit; and to comfort with thy
presence those who are failing and infirm,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to support, help, and comfort all who
are in danger, necessity, and tribulation,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
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That it may please thee to have mercy upon all mankind,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to give us true repentance; to forgive
us all our sins, negligences, and ignorances; and to endue
us with the grace of thy Holy Spirit to amend our lives
according to thy holy Word,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors,
and slanderers, and to turn their hearts,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to strengthen such as do stand; to
comfort and help the weak-hearted; to raise up those who
fall; and finally to beat down Satan under our feet,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to grant to all the faithful departed
eternal life and peace,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
That it may please thee to grant that, in the fellowship of
[&mdash. and] all the saints, we may attain to thy
heavenly kingdom,
=We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.=
Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.
=Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.=
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
=Have mercy upon us.=
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
=Have mercy upon us.=
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
=Grant us thy peace.=
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O Christ, hear us.
=O Christ, hear us.=
Lord, have mercy upon us.
=Christ have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
*or*
Kyrie Eleison.
=Christe Eleison.=
Kyrie Eleison.
*When the Litany is sung or said immediately before the Eucharist, the
Litany concludes here, and the Eucharist begins with the Salutation and
the Collect of the Day.*
*On all other occasions, the Officiant and People say together*
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be they Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
/on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
/who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
&V. O Lord, let thy mercy be showed upon us;
&R. As we do put our trust in thee.
*The Officiant concludes with the following or some other Collect*
Let us pray.
Almighty God, who hast promised to hear the petitions of
those who ask in thy Son's Name: We beseech thee mercifully
to incline thine ear to us who have now made our prayers
and supplications unto thee; and grant that those things
which we have asked faithfully according to thy will, may be
obtained effectually, to the relief of our necessity, and to the
setting forth of thy glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
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*The Officiant may add other Prayers, and end the Litany, saying*
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.=
<The Supplication>
*For use in the Litany in place of the Versicle and Collect which
follows the Lord's Prayer; or at the end or Morning or Evening Prayer;
or as a separate devotion; especially in times of war, or of national
anxiety, or of disaster.*
O Lord, arise, help us;
=And deliver us for thy Name's sake.=
O God, we have heard with our ears, and our fathers have
declared unto us, the noble works that thou didst in their
days, and in the old time before them.
=O Lord, arise, help us;
and deliver us for thy Name's sake.=
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.
=O Lord, arise, help us;
and deliver us for thy Name's sake.=
&V. From our enemies defend us, O Christ;
&R. Graciously behold our afflictions.
&V. With pity behold the sorrows of our hearts;
&R. Mercifully forgive the sins of thy people.
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&V. Favorably with mercy hear our prayers;
&R. O Son of David, have mercy upon us.
&V. Both now and ever vouchsafe to hear us, O Christ;
&R. Graciously hear us, O Christ; graciously hear us, O Lord Christ.
*The Officiant concludes*
Let us pray.
We humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon
our infirmities; and, for the glory of your Name, turn from us
all those evils that we most justly have deserved; and grant
that in all our troubles we may put our whole trust and
confidence in thy mercy, and evermore serve thee in holiness
and pureness of living, to thy honor and glory; through our
only Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
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<The Collects
for the
Church Year>
<Collects: Traditional>
<First Sunday of Advent>
Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the
works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now
in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ
came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when
he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the
quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through
him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
<Second Sunday of Advent>
Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to
preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation:
Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins,
that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our
Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
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<Third Sunday of Advent>
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come
among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins,
let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver
us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and
the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end.
=Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
*Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional winter
Ember Days.*
<Fourth Sunday of Advent>
We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by
thy daily visitation, that when thy Son Jesus Christ cometh he
may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the
same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
<The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day> =December 25=
O God, who makest us glad by the yearly remembrance of
the birth of thy only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that as we joyfully
receive him for our Redeemer, so we may with sure
confidence behold him when he shall come to be our Judge;
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one
God, world without end. =Amen.=
*or this*
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O God, who hast caused this holy night to shine with the
illumination of the true Light: Grant us, we beseech thee,
that as we have known the mystery of that Light upon earth,
so may we also perfectly enjoy him in heaven; where with
thee and the Holy Spirit he liveth and reigneth, one God, in
glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*or this*
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
children 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 without end. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
*The Collect immediately preceding and any of the sets of Proper Lessons
for Christmas Day serve for any weekdays between Holy Innocents' Day and
the First Sunday after Christmas Day.*
<First Sunday after Christmas Day>
*This Sunday takes precedence over the three Holy Days which follow
Christmas Day. As necessary, the observance of one, two, or all three
of them, is postponed one day.*
Almighty God, who hast poured upon us the new light of
thine incarnate Word: Grant that the same light, enkindled in
our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through the same
Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
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<The Holy Name> =January 1=
Eternal Father, who didst give to thine incarnate Son the holy
name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every
heart, we beseech thee, the love of him who is the Savior of
the world, even our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory
everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<Second Sunday after Christmas Day>
O God, who didst wonderfully creat, and yet more
wonderfully restore, the dignity of human nature: Grant
that we may share the divine life of him who humbled
himself to share our humanity, thy Son Jesus Christ; who
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<The Epiphany> =January 6=
O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-
begotten Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know
thee now by faith, to thy presence, where we may behold thy
glory face to face; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
*The preceding Collect, with the Psalm and Lessons for the Epiphany, or
those for the Second Sunday after Christmas, serves for weekdays between
the Epiphany and the following Sunday. The Preface of the Epiphany is
used.*
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<First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord>
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River
Jordan didst proclaim him thy beloved Son and anoint him
with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his
Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly
confess him as Lord and Savior; who with thee and the same
Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<Second Sunday after the Epiphany>
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light
of the world: Grant that thy people, illumined by thy Word
and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's
glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the
earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit
liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Third Sunday after the Epiphany>
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our
Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good
News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may
perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
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<Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany>
Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in
heaven and earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of thy
people, and in our time grant us thy peace; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany>
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us,
we beseech thee, the liberty of that abundant life which thou
hast manifested to us in thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany>
O God, the strength of all who put their trust in thee:
Mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the
weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing
without thee, give us the help of thy grace, that in keeping
thy commandments we may please thee both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany>
O Lord, who hast taught us that all our doings without
charity are nothing worth; Send thy Holy Ghost and pour
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into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very
bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whosoever
liveth is counted dead before thee. Grant this for thine only
Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany>
Most loving Father, who willest us to give thanks for all
things, to dread nothing but the loss of thee, and to cast all
our care on thee who carest for us: Preserve us from faithless
fears and worldly anxieties, ang grant that no clouds of this
mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is
immortal, and which thou hast manifested to us in thy Son
Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Last Sunday after the Epiphany>
*This Proper is always used on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday*
O God, who before the passion of thy only-begotten Son
didst reveal his glory upon the holy mount: Grant unto us
that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may
be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his
likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
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<Ash Wednesday>
*The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 264.*
Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou
hast made and dost forgive the sins of all those who are
penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that
we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our
wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
*This Collect, with the corresponding Psalm and Lessons, also serves for
the weekdays which follow, except as otherwise appointed.*
<First Sunday in Lent>
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be
tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many
temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one
find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
*Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional spring
Ember Days.*
<Second Sunday in Lent>
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious
to all who have gone astry from thy ways, and bring them
again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and
hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ
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thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and
reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
<Third Sunday in Lent>
Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves
to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and
inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all
adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil
thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
<Fourth Sunday in Lent>
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down
from heaven to be the true bread which giveth life to the
world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us,
and we in him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
<Fifth Sunday in Lent>
O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and
affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people that they may
love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that
which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and
manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there
be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
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<Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday>
*The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 270.*
Almighty and everliving God, who, of thy tender love
towards mankind, hast sent thy Son our Savior 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 patience, and also be make partakers of his
resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
<Monday in Holy Week>
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he
was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way
of the cross, may find it none other that the way of life and
peace; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
<Tuesday in Holy Week>
O God, by the passion of thy blessed Son didst make an
instrument of shameful death to be unto us the means of life:
Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ, that we may gladly
suffer shame and loss for the sake of thy Son our Savior Jesus
Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
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<Wednesday in Holy Week>
O Lord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave his back to
the smiters and hid not his face from shame: Give us grace
to take joyfully the sufferings of the present time, in full
assurance of the glory that shall be revealed; through the same
Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
<Maundy Thursday>
*The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 274.*
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered,
instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we
may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who
in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
<Good Friday>
*The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 276.*
Almighty God, we beseech thee graciously to behold this thy
family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be
betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer
death upon the cross; who now liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
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<Holy Saturday>
*The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 283.*
O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the
crucified body of thy dear Son was laid in the tomb and
rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the
coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life;
who now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
<Easter Day>
*The Liturgy of the Easter Vigil is on page 285.*
O God, who for our redemption didst give thine
only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his
glorious resurrection hast delivered us from the power of
our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may
evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through
Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*or this*
O God, who didst make this most holy night to shine with
the glory of the Lord's resurrection: Stir up in thy Church
that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that
we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship thee
in sincerity and truth; through the same Jesus Christ our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus
Christ overcame death and opened unto us the gate of
everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the
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day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death
of sin by thy life-giving Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Monday in Easter Week>
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who celebrate
with reverence the Paschal feast may be found worthy to
attain to everlasting joys; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Tuesday in Easter Week>
O God, who by the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus
Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to
light: Grant that we, who have been raised with him, may
abide in his presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee
and the Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Wednesday in Easter Week>
O God, whose blessed Son did manifest himself to his disciples
in the breaking of bread: Open, we pray thee, the eyes of our
faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work;
through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
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<Thursday in Easter Week>
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery
hast established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant
that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's
Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their
faith; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Friday in Easter Week>
Almighty Father, who hast given thy only Son to die for our
sins and to rise again for our justification: Give us so to put
away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always
serve thee in pureness of living and truth; through the same
Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Saturday in Easter Week>
We thank thee, heavenly Father, for that thous hast delivered
us from the dominion of sin and death and hast brought us
into the kingdom of thy Son; and we pray that, as by his
death he hath recalled us to life, so by his love he may raise us
to joys eternal; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Second Sunday of Easter>
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery
hast established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant
that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's
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Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their
faith; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Third Sunday of Easter>
O God, whose blessed Son did manifest himself to his disciples
in the breaking of bread: Open, we pray thee, the eyes of our
faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work;
through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Fourth Sunday of Easter>
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of thy people;
Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who
calls us each by name, and follow where he doth lead;
who, with thee and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Fifth Sunday of Easter>
Almighty god, whom truly to know is everlasting life:
Grant us so perfectly to know thy Son Jesus Christ to be the
way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow
his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through the
same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth
with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
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<Sixth Sunday of Easter>
O God, who hast prepared for those who love thee such
good things as pass man's understanding: Pour into our
hearts such love towards thee, that we, loving thee in all
things and above all things, may obtain thy promises, which
exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
*Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week are the traditional
Rogation Days.*
<Ascension Day>
Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ
ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things:
Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his
promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the
end of the ages; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in
glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*or this*
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that as we do
believe thy only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have
ascended into heaven, so we may also in heart and mind
thither ascend, and with him continually dwell; who liveth
and reigneth with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world
without end. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Ascension*
*Either of the preceding Collects, with the proper Psalm and Lessons for
Ascension Day, serves for the following weekdays, except as otherwise
appointed.*
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<Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day>
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted thine only Son
Jesus Christ with great triumph to thy kingdom in heaven:
We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless, but send us
thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us to the same
place where our Savior Christ is gone before; who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the same Holy Ghost, one God,
world without end. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Ascension*
<The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday>
*When a Vigil of Pentecost is observed, it begins with the Service of
Light, page 109 (substituting, if desired, the Gloria in Excelsis for
the Phos hilaron), and continues with the Salutation and Collect of the
Day. Three or more of the appointed Lessons are read before the Gospel,
each followed by a Psalm, Canticle, or hymn. Holy Baptism or
Confirmation (beginning with the Presentation of the Candidates), or the
Renewal of Baptismal Vows, page 292, follows the Sermon.*
Almighty God, who on this day didst open the way of eternal
life to every race and nation by the promised gift of thy Holy
Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the
preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the
earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth
with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, who on this day didst teach the hearts of thy faithful
people by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: Grant
us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and
evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of
Christ Jesus our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in
the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. =Amen.=
*Preface of Pentecost*
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*On the weekdays which follow, the numbered Proper which corresponds
most closely to the date of Pentecost in that year is used. See page
158.*
*Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional summer
Ember Days.*
<First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday>
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 thy Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech thee
that thou wouldst keep us steadfast in this faith and worship,
and bring us at last to see thee in thy one and eternal glory,
O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit livest and
reignest, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
*On the weekdays which follow, the numbered Proper which corresponds
most closely to the date of Trinity Sunday in that year is used.*
<The Season after Pentecost>
*Directions for the use of the Propers which follow are on page 158.*
<Proper 1> =Week of the Sunday closest to May 11=
Remember, O Lord, what thou hast wrought in us and not
what we deserve; and, as thou hast called us to thy service,
make us worthy of our calling; through Jesus Christ our
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Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*No Proper Preface is used.*
<Proper 2> =Week of the Sunday closest to May 18=
Almighty and merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness
keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us,
that we, being ready both in body and soul, may with free
hearts accomplish those things which belong to thy purpose;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*No Proper Preface is used.*
<Proper 3> =The Sunday closest to May 25=
Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world
may be peaceably governed by thy providence; and that thy
Church may joyfully serve thee in confidence and serenity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 4> =The Sunday closest to June 1=
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 give us those things
which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
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<Proper 5> =The Sunday closest to June 8=
O God, from whom all good doth come: Grant that by thy
inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by
thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 6> =The Sunday closest to June 15=
Keep, O Lord, we beseech thee, thy household the Church in
thy steadfast faith and love, that through thy grace we
may proclaim thy truth with boldness, and minister thy
justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus
Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 7> =The Sunday closest to June 22=
O Lord, we beseech thee, make us have a perpetual fear
and love of thy holy Name, for thou never failest to help and
govern those whom thou hast set upon the sure foundation
of thy loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 8> =The Sunday closest to June 29=
O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the
foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself
being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together
in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an
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holy temple acceptable unto thee; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface to the Lord's Day*
<Proper 9> =The Sunday closest to July 6=
O God, who hast taught us to keep all thy commandments
by loving thee and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of thy
Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to thee with our whole
heart, and united to one another with pure affection;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 10> =The Sunday closest to July 13=
O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of
thy people who call upon thee, and grant that they may both
perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also
may have grace and power faithfully to fulfill the same;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 11> =The Sunday closest to July 20=
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, who knowest our
necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have
compassion, we beseech thee, upon our infirmities, and those
things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our
blindness we cannot ask, mercifully give us for the worthiness
of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
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<Proper 12> =The Sunday closest to July 27=
O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom
nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply
upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we
may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not
the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface to the Lord's Day*
<Proper 13> =The Sunday closest to August 3=
O Lord, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and
defend thy Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety
without thy succor, preserve it evermore by thy help and
goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
<Proper 14> =The Sunday closest to August 10=
Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do
always such things as are right, that we, who cannot exist
without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy
will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 15> =The Sunday closest to August 17=
Almighty God, who hast given thy only Son to be unto us
both a sacrifice for sin and also an example of godly life:
Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive
that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavor
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ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 16> =The Sunday closest to August 24=
Grant, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church,
being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may
manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy
Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirt, one God, world
without end. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 17> =The Sunday closest to August 31=
Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of
all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name;
increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness;
and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 18> =The Sunday closest to September 7=
Grant us, O Lord, we pray thee, to trust in you with all our
heart; for, as thou dost alway resist the proud who
confide in their own strength, so thou dost not forsake those
who make their boast of thy mercy; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
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<Proper 19> =The Sunday closest to September 14=
O God, forasmuch as without you we are not able to please
thee, mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things
direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
*The Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after September 14 are the
traditional autumnal Ember Days.*
<Proper 20> =The Sunday closest to September 21=
Grant us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things, but to love
things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among
things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall
abide; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 21> =The Sunday closest to September 28=
O God, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing
mercy and pity: Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of
thy grace, that we, running to obtain thy promises, may be
made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 22> =The Sunday closest to October 5=
Almighty and everlasting God, who art always more ready to
hear than we to pray, and to give more than either
desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of
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thy mercy, forgiving us those things whereof our conscience
is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not
worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus
Christ thy Son our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 23> =The Sunday closest to October 12=
Lord, we pray thee that thy grace may always precede and
follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good
works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 24> =The Sunday closest to October 19=
Almighty and everlasting God, who in Christ hast revealed
thy glory among the nations: Preserve the works of thy
mercy, that thy Church throughout the world may persevere
with steadfast faith in the confession of thy Name; through
the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 25> =The Sunday closest to October 26=
Almighty 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, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
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<Proper 26> =The Sunday closest to November 2=
Almighty and merciful God, of whose only thy gift it cometh that
thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service:
Grant, we beseech thee, that we may run without stumbling
to obtain thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 27> =The Sunday closest to November 9=
O God, whose blessed Son was manifested that he might
destroy the works of the devil and make us children 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.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 28> =The Sunday closest to November 16=
Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be
written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise
hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that,
by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace
and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which
thou hast given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
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<Proper 29> =The Sunday closest to November 23=
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all
things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of
lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided
and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together
under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day, or of Baptism*
<Holy Days>
<Saint Andrew> =November 30=
Almighty God, who didst give such grace to thine apostle
Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of thy Son Jesus
Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give us, who
are called by thy Word, grace to follow him withoit delay,
and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<Saint Thomas> =December 21=
Everliving God, who didst strengthen thy apostle Thomas
with firm and certain faith in thy Son's resurrection: Grant us
so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our
Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting
in thy sight; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
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<Saint Stephen> =December 26=
We give the thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the
first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed
for his persecutors to thy Son Jesus Christ, who standeth at
thy right hand; where he liveth and reigneth with thee and
the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<Saint John> =December 27=
Shed upon thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, the
brightness of thy light, that we, being illumined by the
teaching of thine apostle and evangelist John, may so walk
in the light of thy truth, that at length we may attain to the
fullness of eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<The Holy Innocents> *December 28*
We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy
innocents of Bethlehem by the order of King Herod. Receive,
we beseech thee, into the arms of thy mercy all innocent
victims; and by thy great might frustrate the designs of evil
tyrants and establish thy rule of justice, love, and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
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<Confession of Saint Peter> =January 18=
Almighty Father, who didst inspired Simon Peter, first among
the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living
God: Keep thy Church steadfast upon the rock of this faith,
so that in unity and peace we may proclaim the one truth and
follow the one Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<Conversion of Saint Paul> =January 25=
O God, who, by the preaching of thine apostle Paul, hast
caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world:
Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful
conversion in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness
unto thee for the same by following the holy doctrine which
he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<The Presentation> =February 2=
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thee that,
as thy only-begotten Son was this day presented in the
temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and
clean hearts by the same Jesus Christ our Lord; who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
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<Saint Matthias> =February 24=
O Almighty God, who in the place of Judas didst chose thy
faithful servant Matthias to of the number of the Twelve:
Grant that thy Church, being delivered from false apostles,
may always be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<Saint Joseph> =March 19=
O God, who from the family of thy servant David didst raise
up Joseph to be the guardian of thy incarnate Son and the
spouse of his virgin mother: Give us grace to imitate his
uprightness of life and his obedience to thy commands;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<The Annunciation> =March 25=
We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that
we who have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ,
announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross
and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection;
who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<Saint Mark> =April 25=
Almighty God, who by the hand of Mark the evangelist hast
given to thy Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of
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God: We thank thee for this witness, and pray that we may
be firmly grounded in its truth; through the same Jesus Christ
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
<Saint Philip and Saint James> =May 1=
Almighty God, who didst give to thine apostles Philip and
James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant
that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in
life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<The Visitation> =May 31=
Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of thy
incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed
in keeping thy word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her
lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to thy will;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<Saint Barnabas> =June 11=
Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of thy
faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown
but the well-being of thy Church, gave generously of his life
and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the
Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
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<The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist> =June 24=
Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John the
Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of
thy Son our Savior by preaching 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 the same Jesus Christ thy Son our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
<Saint Peter and Saint Paul> =June 29=
Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul
glorified you by their martyrdom: Grant that thy Church,
instructed by their teaching and example, and knit together
in unity by thy Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one
foundation, which is Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<Independence Day> =July 4=
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this
country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the
torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant we beseech
thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace
to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*The Collect "For the Nation," page 258, may be used instead.*
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
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<Saint Mary Magdalene> =July 22=
Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene
to health of body and mind, and called her to be a witness of
his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by thy grace we may
be healed of all our infirmities and know thee in the power of
his endless life; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and
reigneth, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
<Saint James> =July 25=
O gracious God, we remember before thee this day thy
servant and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer
martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that
thou wilt pour out upon the leaders of thy Church that spirit
of self-denying service by which alone they may have true
authority among thy people; through the same Jesus Christ
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
<The Transfiguration> =August 6=
O God, who on the holy mount didst reveal to chosen
witnesses thy well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in
raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being
delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith
behold the King in his beauty; who with thee, O Father, and
thee, O Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world
without end. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
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<Saint Mary the Virgin> =August 15=
O God, you have taken to thyself the blessed Virgin Mary,
mother of thy incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been
redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of thine
eternal kingdom; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<Saint Bartholomew> =August 24=
Almighty and everlasting God, who gave to thine
apostle Bartholomew grace and truly to believe and preach thy
Word: Grant, we beseech thee, unto thy Church to love what
he believed and to preach what he taught; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
<Holy Cross Day> =September 14=
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted
high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world unto
himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery
of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and
follow him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
<Saint Matthew> =September 21=
We thank you, heavenly Father, for the witness of thine
apostle and evangelist Matthew to the Gospel of thy Son our
Savior; and we pray that, after his example, we may with
ready wills and hearts obey the calling of our Lord to follow
him; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
<Saint Michael and All Angels> =September 29=
O Everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the
ministries of angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully
grant that, as thy holy angels always serve and worship thee in
heaven, so by thy appointment they may help and defend us
on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
<Saint Luke> =October 18=
Almighty God, who didst inspire thy servant Luke the
physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing
power of thy Son: Graciously continue in thy Church the like
love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of thy Name;
through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
<Saint James of Jerusalem> =October 23=
Grant, we beseech thee, O God, that after the example of thy
servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, thy Church may
give itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of
all who are at variance and enmity; through the same our
Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
<Saint Simon and Saint Jude> =October 28=
O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the
apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and
we pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in their
mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the
love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
<All Saint's Day> =November 1=
Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one
communion and fellowship in the mystical body of thy Son
Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow thy blessed
saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to
those ineffable joys that thou hast prepared for those who
unfeignedly love thee; through the same Jesus Christ our
Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth,
one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
<Thanksgiving Day>
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the
fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those
who harvest them. Make us, we beseech thee, faithful stewards
of thy great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and
the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of thy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*For the Prayers of the People, the Litany of Thanksgiving on page 836
may be used.*
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
<The Common of Saints>
*The festival of a saint is observed in accordance with the rules of
precedence set forth in the Calendar of the Church year.*
*At the discretion of the Celebrant, and as appropriate, any of the
following Collects, with one of the corresponding sets of Psalms and
Lessons, may be used*
a) at the commemoration of a saint listed in the Calendar for which no
Proper is provided in this Book
b) at the patronal festival or commemoration of a saint not listed in
the Calendar.
<Of a Martyr>
Almighty God, who didst give thy servant &N. boldness to
confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers
of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we
may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in
us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of the same our Lord
Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O Almighty God, by whose grace and power thy holy martyr
&N. triumphed over suffering and was faithful even unto
death: Grant us, who now remember =him= with thanksgiving,
to be so faithful in our witness to thee in this world, that we
may receive with =him= the crown of life; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or the following*
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Almighty and everlasting God, who didst enkindle the flame
of thy love in the heart of thy holy martyr &N.: Grant to us,
thy humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we
who rejoice in =her= triumph may profit by =her= example;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint*
<Of a Missionary>
Almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for thy
servant &N., whom you called to preach the Gospel to the
people of &3em. (*or* to the &3em. people). Raise
up, we beseech thee, in this and every land evangelists and
heralds of thy kingdom, that thy Church may proclaim the
unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. =Amen.=
*or the following*
Almighty God, who willest to be glorified in thy saints, and
didst raise up thy servant &N. to be a light in the world; Shine,
we pray, in our hearts, that we also in our generation
may show forth thy praise, who hast called us out of darkness
into thy marvelous light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Pentecost*
<Of a Pastor>
Heavenly Father, Shepherd of thy people, we give thee
thanks for thy servant &N., who was faithful in the care and
nurture of thy flock; and we pray that, following his example
and the teaching of his holy life, we may by thy grace grow
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into the stature of the fullness of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, our heavenly Father, who didst raise up thy faithful
servant &N., to be a [bishop and] pastor in thy Church and to
feed thy flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of thy
Holy Spirit, that they may minister in thy household as true
servants of Christ and stewards of thy divine mysteries;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint*
<Of a Theologian and Teacher>
O God, who by thy Holy Spirit dost give to some the word of
wisdom, to others the word of knowledge, and to others the
word of faith: We praise thy Name for the gifts of grace
manifested in thy servant &N., and we pray that thy Church
may never be destitute of such gifts; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant &N. special
gifts of grace to understand and teach the truth as it is in
Christ Jesus: Grant, we beseech thee, that by this teaching we
may know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom
thou hast sent; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint, or of Trinity Sunday*
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<Of a Monastic>
O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his
poverty might be rich: Deliver us, we pray thee from an
inordinate love of this world, that, inspired by the devotion
of thy servant &N., we may serve thee with singleness of heart,
and attain to the riches of the age to come; through the same
thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, by whose grace thy servant &N., enkindled with the
flame of thy love, became a burning and a shining light in thy
Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit
of love and discipline, and may ever walk before thee as
children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint*
<Of a Saint>
O Almighty God, who hast compassed us with so great
a cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good
example of thy servant &N., may persevere in running the race
that is set before us, until at length,through thy mercy, we may
with =him= attain to thine eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the
author and perfecter of our faith, who liveth and reigneth
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, who hast brought us near to an innumerable
company of angels and to the spirits of just men made
perfect: Grant us during our earthly pilgrimage to abide in
their fellowship, and in our heavenly country to become
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partakers of their joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O Almighty God, who by thy Holy Spirit hast made us one
with thy saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our
earthly pilgrimage we may ever be supported by this
fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves
to be surrounded by their witness to thy power and mercy.
We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our
intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who
liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint*
<Various Occasions>
*For optional use, when desire, subject to the rules set forth in the
Calendar of the Church Year.*
<1. Of the Holy Trinity>
Almighty God, who hast revealed to thy Church thine eternal
Being of glorious majesty and perfect love as one God in
Trinity of Persons: Give us grace to continue steadfast in the
confession of this faith, and constant in our worship of the,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; for you live and reign, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
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<2. Of the Holy Spirit>
Almighty and most merciful God, grant, we beseech thee,
that by the indwelling of thy Holy Spirit we may be enlightened
and strengthened for thy service; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Pentecost*
<3. Of the Holy Angels>
O Everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the
ministries of angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully
grant that, as thy holy angels always serve and worship thee in
heaven, so by thy appointment they may help and defend us
on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
<4. Of the Incarnation>
O God, who didst wonderfully create, and yet more
wonderfully restore, the dignity of human nature: Grant
that we may share the divine life of him who humbled
himself to share our humanity, thy Son Jesus Christ; who
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
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<5. Of the Holy Eucharist>
*Especially suitable for Thursdays*
God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a
wonderful Sacrament hath left unto us a memorial of his
passion: Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his
Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves
the fruit of his redemption; who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<6. Of the Holy Cross>
*Especially suitable for Fridays*
Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the
agony and shame of the cross for our redemption: Give us
courage, we beseech thee, to take up our cross and follow
him; who liveth and reigneth with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
<7. For all Baptized Christians>
*Especially suitable for Saturdays*
Grant, O Lord God, to all who have been baptized into the
death and resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ, that, as we
have put away the old life of sin, so we may be renewed in
the spirit of our minds, and live in righteousness and true
holiness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism*
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<8. For the Departed>
O eternal Lord God, who holdest all souls in life: Give, we
beseech thee, to thy whole Church in paradise and on earth
thy light and thy peace; and grant that we, following the
good examples of those who have served you here and are
now at rest, may at the last enter with them into thine
unending joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
Almighty God, we remember this day before thee thy faithful
servant &N.; and we pray that, having opened to =him= the gates
of larger life, thou wilt receive =him= more and more into thy
joyful service, that, with all who have faithfully served thee in
the past, =he= may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ
our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Any of the Collects appointed for use at the Burial of the Dead may be
used instead.*
*For the Prayers of the People, one of the forms appointed for the
Burial of the Dead may be used.*
*Preface to the Commemoration of the Dead*
*The postcommunion prayer on page 498 may be used.*
<9. Of the Reign of Christ>
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all
things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of
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lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided
and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together
under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Ascension, or of Baptism*
<10. At Baptism>
Almighty God, who by our baptism into the death and
resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ dost turn us from the old
life of sin: Grant that we, being reborn to new life in him,
may live in righteousness and holiness all our days; through
the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism*
<11. At Confirmation>
Grant, Almighty God, that we, who have been redeemed
from the old life of sin by our baptism into the death and
resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ, may be renewed in thy
Holy Spirit, and live in righteousness and true holiness;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism, or of Pentecost*
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<12. On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church>
Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication
of this house of prayer: We give thee thanks for the fellowship
of those who have worshiped in this place, and we pray that
all who seek thee here may find thee, and be filled with thy
joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*The Litany of Thanksgiving for a Church, page 578, may be used for the
Prayers of the People.*
*Preface of the Dedication of a Church*
<13. For a Church Convention>
Almighty and everlasting Father, who hast given the Holy
Spirit to abide with us for ever: Bless, we beseech thee, with
his grace and presence, the bishops and other clergy and
the laity here (*or* now, *or* soon to be) assembled in thy Name,
that thy Church, being preserved in true faith and godly
discipline, may fulfill all the mind of him who loved it and
gave himself for it, thy Son Jesus Christ our Savior; who
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Pentecost, or of the Season*
<14. For the Unity of the Church>
Almighty Father, whose blessed Son before his passion
prayed for his disciples that they might be one, even as thou
and he are one: Grant that thy Church, being bound together
in love and obedience to thee, may be united in one body by
the one Spirit, that the world may believe in him whom thou
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didst send, the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism, or of Trinity Sunday*
<15. For the Ministry (Ember Days)>
*For use on the traditional days or at other times*
<I. For those to be ordained>
Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in thy divine
providence hast appointed various orders in thy Church:
Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all who are [now]
called to any office and ministry for thy people; and so fill
them with the truth of thy doctrine and clothe them with
holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to
the glory of thy great Name and for the benefit of thy holy
Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
<II. For the choice of fit persons for the ministry>
O God, who didst lead thy holy apostles to ordain ministers
in every place: Grant that thy Church, under the guidance of
the Holy Spirit, may choose suitable persons for the ministry
of Word and Sacrament, and may uphold them in their work
for the extension of thy kingdom; through him who is the
Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Jesus Christ our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
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<III. For all Chistians in their vocation>
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole
body of thy faithful people is governed and sanctified:
Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before
thee for all members of thy holy Church, that in their
vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve thee;
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism, or of the Season*
<16. For the Mission of the Church>
O God, who hast made of one blood all the peoples of the
earth, and sent thy blessed Son to preach peace to those
who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people
everywhere may seek after thee and find thee, bring the
nations into thy fold, pour out thy Spirit upon all flesh, and
hasten the coming of thy kingdom; through the same thy
Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God of all the nations of the earth: Remember the
multitudes who have been created in thine image but have
not known the redeeming work of our Savior Jesus Christ;
and grant that, by the prayers and labors of thy holy Church,
they may be brought to know and worship thee as thou hast
been revealed in thy Son; who liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season, or of Pentecost*
<17. For the Nation>
Lord God Almighty, who hast made all the peoples of the earth
for thy glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to
the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength
of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance
with thy gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*The Collect for Independence Day may be used instead.*
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
<18. For Peace>
Almighty God, kindle, we beseech thee, in every heart the
true love of peace, and guide with thy wisdom those who
take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity
thy dominion may increase till the earth is filled with the
knowledge of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<19. For Rogation Days>
*For use on the traditional days or at other times*
<I. For fruitful seasons>
Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We humbly pray
that thy gracious providence may give and preserve to our
use the harvests of the land and of the seas, and may prosper
all who labor to gather them, that we, who constantly receive
good things from thy hand, may always give thee thanks;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
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<II. For Commerce and Industry>
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life
shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with
thy people where they work; make those who carry on
the industries and commerce of this land responsive to thy
will; and give to us all a pride in what we do, and a just
return for our labor; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<III. For stewardship of creation>
O merciful Creator, thy hand is open wide to satisfy the
needs of every living creature: Make us, we beseech thee,
ever thankful for thy loving providence; and grant that we,
remembering the account that we must one day give, may be
faithful stewards of thy good gifts; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<20. For the Sick>
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and
relieve thy sick servants, and give thy power of healing to
those who minister to their needs, that those (*or* &N., *or* &NN.)
for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in
=their= weakness and have confidence in thy loving care;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
*The postcommunion prayer on page 457 may be used.*
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<21. For Social Justice>
Almighty God, who hast created us in thine own image:
Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make
no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use
our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of
justice in our communities and among the nations, to the
glory of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<22. For Social Service>
O Lord our heavenly Father, whose blessed Son came not to
be served but to serve: Bless, we beseech thee, all
who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of
others; that with wisdom, patience, and courage, they may
minister in his name to the suffering, the friendless, and the
needy; for the love of him who laid down his life for us, the same
thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<23. For Education>
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom: Enlighten by thy
Holy Spirit those who teach and those who learn, that,
rejoicing in the knowledge of thy truth, they may worship
you and serve you from generation to generation; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee
and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
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<24. For Vocation in Daily Work>
Almighty God our heavenly Father, who declarest thy glory
and showest forth thy handiwork in the heavens and in the
earth: Deliver us, we beseech thee, in our various occupations
from the service of self alone, that we may do the work
which thou givest us to do in truth and beauty and for the
common good; for the sake of him who came among us as
one that serveth, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
<25. For Labor Day>
Almighty God, who hast so linked our lives one with another
that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide
us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but
for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for
our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of
other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out
of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
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<Collects: Contemporary>
<First Sunday of Advent>
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of
darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of
this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit
us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come
again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the
dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
<Second Sunday of Advent>
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to
preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation:
Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins,
that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our
Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
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<Third Sunday of Advent>
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come
among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins,
let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver
us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and
the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
*Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional winter
Ember Days.*
<Fourth Sunday of Advent>
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation,
that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a
mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
<The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day> =December 25=
O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth
of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully
receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence
behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the
brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known
the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him
perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he
lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
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*or this*
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to
take our nature upon him, and to be born [this day] of a pure
virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made
your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed
by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom
with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
*The Collect immediately preceding and any of the sets of Proper Lessons
for Christmas Day serve for any weekdays between Holy Innocents' Day
and the First Sunday after Christmas Day.*
<First Sunday after Christmas Day>
*This Sunday takes precedence over the three Holy Days which follow
Christmas Day. As necessary, the observance of one, two, or all three
of them, is postponed one day.*
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of
your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our
hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<The Holy Name> =January 1=
Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name
of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart,
we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our
Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<Second Sunday after Christmas Day>
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully
restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may
share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share
our humanity, you Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<The Epiphany> =January 6=
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son
to the Peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by
faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to
face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
*The preceding Collect, with the Psalm and Lessons for the Epiphany, or
those for the Second Sunday after Christmas, serves for weekdays
between the Epiphany and the following Sunday. The Preface of the
Epiphany is used.*
<First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord>
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River
Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him
with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his
Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly
confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy
Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
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<Second Sunday after the Epiphany>
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light
of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word
and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's
glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the
ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with
you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Third Sunday after the Epiphany>
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our
Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News
of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive
the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany>
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in
heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of
your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
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<Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany>
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us
the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known
to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany>
O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you:
Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness
we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your
grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please
you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany>
O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we
do is worth nothing; Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our
hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace
and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted
dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son
Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany>
Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for
all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all
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our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless
fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life
may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal,
and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ
our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day*
<Last Sunday after the Epiphany>
*This Proper is always used on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday*
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son
revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that
we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be
strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his
likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<Ash Wednesday>
*The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 264.*
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have
made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and
make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily
lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission
and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
*This Collect, with the corresponding Psalm and Lessons, also serves for
the weekdays which follow, except as otherwise appointed.
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<First Sunday in Lent>
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be
tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted
by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of
each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through
Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
*Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional spring
Ember Days.*
<Second Sunday in Lent>
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious
to all who have gone astry from your ways, and bring them
again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and
hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ
your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
<Third Sunday in Lent>
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves
to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and
inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all
adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil
thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
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<Fourth Sunday in Lent>
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down
from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world:
Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in
him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
<Fifth Sunday in Lent>
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly
wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to
love what you command and desire what you promise; that,
among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts
may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Lent*
<Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday>
*The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 270.*
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the
human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to
take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross,
giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant
that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share
in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
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<Monday in Holy Week>
Almighty God, whose dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he
was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way
of the cross, may find it none other that the way of life and
peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
<Tuesday in Holy Week>
O God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an
instrument of shameful death to be for us the means of life:
Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ, that we may gladly
suffer shame and loss for the sake of your Son our Savior
Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
<Wednesday in Holy Week>
Lord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave his body to be
whipped and his face to be spit upon: Give us grace to accept
joyfully the sufferings of the present time, confident of the
glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ your Son our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
<Maundy Thursday>
*The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 274.*
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he
suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood:
Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in
remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy
mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
<Good Friday>
*The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 276.*
Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your
family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be
betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer
death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
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<Easter Day>
*The Liturgy of the Easter Vigil is on page 285.*
O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten
Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection
delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die
daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of
his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the
glory of the Lord's resurrection: Stir up in your Church that
Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we,
being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in
sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus
Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of
everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the
day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death
of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Monday in Easter Week>
Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that we who celebrate with
awe the Paschal feast may be found worthy to attain to
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everlasting joys; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Tuesday in Easter Week>
O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus
Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to
light: Grant that we, who have been raised with him, may
abide in his presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the
Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Wednesday in Easter Week>
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his
disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith,
that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives
and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Thursday in Easter Week>
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery
established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all
who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body
may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
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<Friday in Easter Week>
Almighty Father, who gave your only Son to die for our sins
and to rise for our justification: Give us grace so to put away
the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always
serve you in pureness of living and truth; through Jesus
Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Saturday in Easter Week>
We thank you, heavenly Father, that you have delivered us
from the dominion of sin and death and brought us into the
kingdom of your Son; and we pray that, as by his death he
has recalled us to life, so by his love he may raise us to eternal
joys; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Second Sunday of Easter>
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery
established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all
who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body
may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Third Sunday of Easter>
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his
disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith,
that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives
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and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Fourth Sunday of Easter>
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people;
Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who
calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with
you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Fifth Sunday of Easter>
Almighty god, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant
us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way,
the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his
steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ
your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity
of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
<Sixth Sunday of Easter>
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good
things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such
love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above
all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we
can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Easter*
*Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week are the traditional
Rogation Days.*
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<Ascension Day>
Almighty God, whos blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ
ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things:
Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his
promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end
of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory
everlasting. =Amen.=
*or this*
Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that as we believe your
only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended
into heaven, so we may also in heart and mind there ascend,
and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Ascension*
*Either of the preceding Collects, with the proper Psalm and Lessons for
Ascension Day, serves for the following weekdays, except as otherwise
appointed.*
<Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day>
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son
Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to
strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior
Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Ascension*
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<The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday>
*When a Vigil of Pentecost is observed, it begins with the Service of
Light, page 109 (substituting, if desired, the Gloria in Excelsis for
the Phos hilaron), and continues with the Salutation and Collect of the
Day. Three or more of the appointed Lessons are read before the Gospel,
each followed by a Psalm, Canticle, or hymn. Holy Baptism or
Confirmation (beginning with the Presentation of the Candidates), or the
Renewal of Baptismal Vows, page 292, follows the Sermon.*
Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life
to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy
Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the
preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the
earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful
people by sending to them the light of your 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
Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Pentecost*
*On the weekdays which follow, the numbered Proper which corresponds
most closely to the date of Pentecost in that year is used. See page
158.*
*Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional summer
Ember Days.*
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<First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday>
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us
your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to
acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the
power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep
us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to
see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with
the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
*On the weekdays which follow, the numbered Proper which corresponds
most closely to the date of Trinity Sunday in that year is used.*
<The Season after Pentecost>
*Directions for the use of the Propers which follow are on page 158.*
<Proper 1> =Week of the Sunday closest to May 11=
Remember, O Lord, what you have wrought in us and not
what we deserve; and, as you have called us to your service,
make us worthy of our calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*No Proper Preface is used.*
<Proper 2> =Week of the Sunday closest to May 18=
Almighty and merciful God, in your goodness keep us, we
pray, from all things that may hurt us, that we, being ready
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both in mind and body, may accomplish with free hearts
those things which belong to your purpose; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*No Proper Preface is used.*
<Proper 3> =The Sunday closest to May 25=
Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be
peaceably governed by your providence; and that your
Church may joyfully serve you in confidence and serenity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 4> =The Sunday closest to June 1=
O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things
both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you,
all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable
for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 5> =The Sunday closest to June 8=
O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your
inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by
your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
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<Proper 6> =The Sunday closest to June 15=
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast
faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim
your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with
compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 7> =The Sunday closest to June 22=
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your
holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom
you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 8> =The Sunday closest to June 29=
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the
foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself
being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together
in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a
holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface to the Lord's Day*
<Proper 9> =The Sunday closest to July 6=
O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments
by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your
Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to your with our whole
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heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 10> =The Sunday closest to July 13=
O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who
call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand
what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and
power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 11> =The Sunday closest to July 20=
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our
necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have
compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those
things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our
blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 12> =The Sunday closest to July 27=
O god, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom
nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon
us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so
pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface to the Lord's Day*
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<Proper 13> =The Sunday closest to August 3=
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your
Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without
your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
<Proper 14> =The Sunday closest to August 10=
Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always
those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without
you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 15> =The Sunday closest to August 17=
Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a
sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us
grace to receive thankfully the fruits of this redeeming work,
and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 16> =The Sunday closest to August 24=
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered
together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your
power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name;
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through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirt, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 17> =The Sunday closest to August 31=
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good
things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in
us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth
in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 18> =The Sunday closest to September 7=
Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as
you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength,
so you never forsake those who make their boast of your
mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 19> =The Sunday closest to September 14=
O God, because without you we are not able to please you,
mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct
and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
*The Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after September 14 are the
traditional autumnal Ember Days.*
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<Proper 20> =The Sunday closest to September 21=
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to
love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among
things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall
endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 21> =The Sunday closest to September 28=
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing
mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we,
running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of
your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 22> =The Sunday closest to October 5=
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to
hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire
or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy,
forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid,
and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy
to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus
Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 23> =The Sunday closest to October 12=
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and
follow us, that we may continually be given to good works;
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through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 24> =The Sunday closest to October 19=
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed
your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your
mercy, that your Church throughout the world may
persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your
Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 25> =The Sunday closest to October 26=
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of
faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you
promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 26> =The Sunday closest to November 2=
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your
faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant
that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly
promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
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<Proper 27> =The Sunday closest to November 9=
O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might
destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God
and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may
purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again
with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his
eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 28> =The Sunday closest to November 16=
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for
our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn,
and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever
hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have
given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day*
<Proper 29> =The Sunday closest to November 23=
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all
things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of
lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided
and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together
under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Lord's Day, or of Baptism*
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<Holy Days>
<Saint Andrew> =November 30=
Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew
that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and
brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by
your holy Word, grace to follow him withoit delay, and to
bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<Saint Thomas> =December 21=
Everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with
firm and certain faith in your Son's resurrection: Grant us so
perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our
Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting
in your sight; through him who lives and reigns with yuo and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<Saint Stephen> =December 26=
We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of
the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed
for his persecutors to your Son Jesus Christ, who stands at
your right hand; where he lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
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<Saint John> =December 27=
Shed upon your Church, O Lord, the brightness of your light,
that we, being illumined by the teaching of your apostle and
evangelist John, may so walk in the light of your truth, that
at length we may attain to the fullness of eternal life; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<The Holy Innocents> *December 28*
We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy
innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray,
into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your
great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish
your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit,, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<Confession of Saint Peter> =January 18=
Almighty Father, who inspired Saint Peter, first among the
apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living God:
Keep your Church steadfast upon the rock of this faith, so that
in unity and peace we may proclaim the one truth and follow
the one Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<Conversion of Saint Paul> =January 25=
O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have
caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world:
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Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in
remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following
his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<The Presentation> =February 2=
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your
only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so
we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by
Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<Saint Matthias> =February 24=
Almighty God, who in the place of Judas chose your faithful
servant Matthias to be numbered among the Twelve: Grant that
your Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always
be guided and governed by faithful and true pastors; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<Saint Joseph> =March 19=
O God, who from the family of your servant David raised
up Joseph to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and the
spouse of his virgin mother: Give us grace to imitate his
uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
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<The Annunciation> =March 25=
Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we who have
known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, announced
by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion
be brought to the glory of his resurrection; who lives and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<Saint Mark> =April 25=
Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have
given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of
God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be
firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
<Saint Philip and Saint James> =May 1=
Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace
and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being
mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the
Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<The Visitation> =May 31=
Father in heaven, by your grace the virgin mother of your
incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more
blessed in keeping your word: Grant us who honor the
exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her
devotion to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
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lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<Saint Barnabas> =June 11=
Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your
faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown
but the well-being of your Church, gave generously of his
life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread
of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
<The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist> =June 24=
Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the
Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of
your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to
follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent
according to his preaching; and, following his example,
constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently
suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Advent*
<Saint Peter and Saint Paul> =June 29=
Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified
you by their martyrdom: Grant that your Church, instructed by
their teaching and example, and knit together in unity by your
Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one foundation, which
is Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Apostles*
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<Independence Day> =July 4=
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this
country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the
torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and
all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our
liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*The Collect "For the Nation," page 258, may be used instead.*
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
<Saint Mary Magdalene> =July 22=
Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene
to health of body and of mind, and called her to be a witness
of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by your grace we
may be healed from all our infirmities and know you in the
power of his unending life; who with you and the Holy Spirit
lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
<Saint James> =July 25=
O gracious God, we remember before you today your servant
and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer martyrdom
for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that you will pour
out upon the leaders of your Church that spirit of self-denying
service by which alone they may have true authority among
your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
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<The Transfiguration> =August 6=
O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses
your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment
white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being
delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith
behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and
you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<Saint Mary the Virgin> =August 15=
O God, you have taken to yourself the blessed Virgin Mary,
mother of your incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been
redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of your
eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Incarnation*
<Saint Bartholomew> =August 24=
Almighty and everlasting God, who gave to your apostle
Bartholomew grace and truly to believe and to preach your
Word: Grant that your Church may love what he believed
and preach what he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
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<Holy Cross Day> =September 14=
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted
high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world to
himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery
of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and
follow him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
<Saint Matthew> =September 21=
We thank you, heavenly Father, for the witness of your apostle
and evangelist Matthew to the Gospel of your Son our Savior;
and we pray that, after his example, we may with ready wills
and hearts obey the calling of our Lord to follow him;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
<Saint Michael and All Angels> =September 29=
Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a
wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals:
Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and
worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may
help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
<Saint Luke> =October 18=
Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician
to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your
Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power
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to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity
of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
<Saint James of Jerusalem> =October 23=
Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant
James the Just, brother of our Lord, your Church may give
itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of all
who are at variance and enmity; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
<Saint Simon and Saint Jude> =October 28=
O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the apostles,
and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and we pray
that, as they were faithful and zealous in their mission, so we
may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
<All Saint's Day> =November 1=
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one
communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son
Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints
in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those
ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love
you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy
Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. =Amen.=
*Preface of All Saints*
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<Thanksgiving Day>
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the
fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those
who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of
your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and
the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*For the Prayers of the People, the Litany of Thanksgiving on page 836
may be used.*
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
<The Common of Saints>
*The festival of a saint is observed in accordance with the rules of
precedence set forth in the Calendar of the Church year.*
*At the discretion of the Celebrant, and as appropriate, any of the
following Collects, with one of the corresponding sets of Psalms and
Lessons, may be used*
*a) at the commemoration of a saint listed in the Calendar for which no
Proper is provided in this Book*
*b) at the patronal festival or commemoration of a saint not listed in
the Calendar.*
<Of a Martyr>
Almighty God, who gave your servant &N. boldness to
confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers
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of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we
may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in
us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
Almighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyr
&N. triumphed over suffering and was faithful even to death:
Grant us, who now remember =him= in thanksgiving, to be so
faithful in our witness to you in this world, that we may
receive with =him= the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your
love in the heart of your holy martyr &N.: Grant to us, your
humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who
rejoice in =her= triumph may profit by =her= example; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint*
<Of a Missionary>
Almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for your
servant &N., whom you called to preach the Gospel to the
people of &3em. (*or* to the &3em. people). Raise
up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your
kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable
riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or the following*
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Almighty God, whose will it is to be glorified in your saints,
and who raised up your servant &N. to be a light in the world;
Shine, we pray, in our hearts, that we also in our generation
may show forth your praise, who called us out of darkness
into your marvelous light; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Pentecost*
<Of a Pastor>
Heavenly Father, Shepherd of your people, we thank you for
your servant &N., who was faithful in the care and nurture of
your flock; and we pray that, following his example and the
teaching of his holy life, we may by your grace grow into the
stature of the fullness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, our heavenly Father, who raised up your faithful
servant &N., to be a [bishop and] pastor in your Church and to
feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of
your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as
true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint*
<Of a Theologian and Teacher>
O God, by your Holy Spirit you give to some the word of
wisdom, to others the world of knowledge, and to others the
word of faith: We praise your Name for the gifts of grace
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manifested in your servant &N., and we pray that your Church
may never be destitute of such gifts; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
Almighty God, you gave to your servant &N. special gifts of
grace to understand and teach the truth as it is in Christ Jesus:
Grant that by this teaching we may know you, the one true
God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint, or of Trinity Sunday*
<Of a Monastic>
O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his
poverty might be rich: Deliver us from an inordinate love of
this world, that we, inspired by the devotion of your servant
&N., may serve you with singleness of heart, and attain to the
riches of the age to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, by whose grace your servant &N., kindled with the
flame of your love, became a burning and a shining light in
your Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit
of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint*
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<Of a Saint>
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of
witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of
your servant &N., may persevere in running the race that is set
before us, until at last we may with =him= attain to your eternal
joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our
faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, you have brought us near to an innumerable company
of angels, and to the spirits of just men made perfect: Grant us
during our earthly pilgrimage to abide in their fellowship, and
in our heavenly country to become partakers of their joy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with
your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly
pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of
love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their
witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of
Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable
through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of a Saint*
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<Various Occasions>
*For optional use, when desire, subject to the rules set forth in the
Calendar of the Church Year.*
<1. Of the Holy Trinity>
Almighty God, you have revealed to your Church your eternal
Being of glorious majesty and perfect love as one God in
Trinity of Persons: Give us grace to continue steadfast in the
confession of this faith, and constant in our worship of you,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; for you live and reign, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
<2. Of the Holy Spirit>
Almighty and most merciful God, grant that by the indwelling
of your Holy Spirit we may be enlightened and strengthened
for your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Pentecost*
<3. Of the Holy Angels>
Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a
wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals:
Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and
worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may
help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
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<4. Of the Incarnation>
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully
restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may
share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our
humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<5. Of the Holy Eucharist>
*Especially suitable for Thursdays*
God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a
wonderful Sacrament has left us a memorial of his passion:
Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his Body and
Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit
of his redemption; who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Epiphany*
<6. Of the Holy Cross>
*Especially suitable for Fridays*
Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the agony
and shame of the cross for our redemption: Give us courage to
take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Holy Week*
<7. For all Baptized Christians>
*Especially suitable for Saturdays*
Grant, Lord God, to all who have been baptized into the
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death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, that, as we
have put away the old life of sin, so we may be renewed in the
spirit of our minds, and live in righteousness and true holiness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism*
<8. For the Departed>
Eternal Lord God, you hold all souls in life: Give to your
whole Church in paradise and on earth your light and your
peace; and grant that we, following the good examples of
those who have served you here and are now at rest, may at
the last enter with them into your unending joy; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
Almighty God, we remember before you today your faithful
servant &N.; and we pray that, having opened to =him= the gates
of larger life, you will receive =him= more and more into your
joyful service, that, with all who have faithfully served you in
the past, =he= may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ
our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Any of the Collects appointed for use at the Burial of the Dead may be
used instead.*
*For the Prayers of the People, one of the forms appointed for the
Burial of the Dead may be used.*
*Preface to the Commemoration of the Dead*
*The postcommunion prayer on page 498 may be used.*
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<9. Of the Reign of Christ>
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all
things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord
of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth,
divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together
under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Ascension, or of Baptism*
<10. At Baptism>
Almighty God, by our baptism into the death and resurrection
of your Son Jesus Christ, you turn us from the old life of sin:
Grant that we, being reborn to new life in him, may live in
righteousness and holiness all our days; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism*
<11. At Confirmation>
Grant, Almighty God, that we, who have been redeemed
from the old life of sin by our baptism into the death and
resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, may be renewed in
your Holy Spirit, and live in righteousness and true holiness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism, or of Pentecost*
<12. On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church>
Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication of
this house of prayer: We give you thanks for the fellowship
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of those who have worshiped in this place, and we pray that
all who seek you here may find you, and be filled with your
joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. =Amen.=
*The Litany of Thanksgiving for a Church, page 578, may be used for the
Prayers of the People.*
*Preface of the Dedication of a Church*
<13. For a Church Convention>
Almighty and everlasting Father, you have given the Holy
Spirit to abide with us for ever: Bless, we pray, with his grace
and presence, the bishops and other clergy and the laity
here (*or* now, *or* soon to be) assembled in your Name, that
your Church, being preserved in true faith and godly
discipline, may fulfill all the mind of him who loved it and
gave himself for it, your Son Jesus Christ our Savior; who
lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Pentecost, or of the Season*
<14. For the Unity of the Church>
Almighty Father, whose blessed Son before his passion prayed
for his disciples that they might be one, as you and he are one:
Grant that your Church, being bound together in love and
obedience to you, may be united in one body by the one Spirit,
that the world may believe in him whom you have sent, your
Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism, or of Trinity Sunday*
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<15. For the Ministry (Ember Days)>
*For use on the traditional days or at other times*
<I. For those to be ordained>
Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in your divine
providence you have appointed various orders in your
Church: Give your grace, we humbly pray, to all who are
[now] called to any office and ministry for your people; and so
fill them with the truth of your doctrine and clothe them with
holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before you, to
the glory of your great Name and for the benefit of your holy
Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Apostles*
<II. For the choice of fit persons for the ministry>
O God, you led your holy apostles to ordain ministers in every
place: Grant that your Church, under the guidance of the Holy
Spirit, may choose suitable persons for the ministry of Word
and Sacrament, and may uphold them in their work for the
extension of your kingdom; through him who is the Shepherd
and Bishop of our souls, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<III. For all Chistians in their vocation>
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole
body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified:
Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before
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you for all members of you holy Church, that in their vocation
and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of Baptism, or of the Season*
<16. For the Mission of the Church>
O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the
earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those
who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people
everywhere may seek after you and find you, bring the nations
into your fold, pour out your Spirit upon all flesh, and hasten
the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God of all the nations of the earth: Remember the
multitudes who have been created in your image but have not
known the redeeming work of our Savior Jesus Christ; and
grant that, by the prayers and labors of your holy Church,
they may be brought to know and worship you as you have
been revealed in your Son; who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season, or of Pentecost*
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<17. For the Nation>
Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the
earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace:
Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the
strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in
accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*The Collect for Independence Day may be used instead.*
*Preface of Trinity Sunday*
<18. For Peace>
Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of
peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel
for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity your dominion
may increase until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your
love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<19. For Rogation Days>
*For use on the traditional days or at other times*
<I. For fruitful seasons>
Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We humbly pray
that your gracious providence may give and preserve to our
use the harvests of the land and of the seas, and may prosper
all who labor to gather them, that we, who are constantly
receiving good things from your hand, may always give you
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thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<II. For Commerce and Industry>
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life
shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with your
people where they work; make those who carry on the industries
and commerce of this land responsive to your will; and give
to us all a pride in what we do, and a just return for our labor;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<III. For stewardship of creation>
O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the
needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for
your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the
account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards
of your good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with
you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
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<20. For the Sick>
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and
relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to
those who minister to their needs, that those (*or* &N., *or* &NN.)
for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in
=their= weakness and have confidence in you loving care;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
*The postcommunion prayer on page 457 may be used.*
<21. For Social Justice>
Almighty God, who created us in your image: Grant us
grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace
with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom,
help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our
communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy
Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<22. For Social Service>
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son came not to be served
but to serve: Bless all who, following in his steps, give
themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom,
patience, and courage, they may minister in his Name to the
suffering, the friendless, and the needy; for the love of him
who laid down his life for us, your Son our Savior Jesus
Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
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<23. For Education>
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom: Enlighten by your
Holy Spirit those who teach and those who learn, that,
rejoicing in the knowledge of your truth, they may worship
you and serve you from generation to generation; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
<24. For Vocation in Daily Work>
Almighty God our heavenly Father, you declare your glory
and show forth your handiwork in the heavens and in the
earth: Deliver us in our various occupations from the service
of self alone, that we may do the work you give us to do in
truth and beauty and for the common good; for the sake of
him who came among us as one who serves, your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
<25. For Labor Day>
Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another
that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide
us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but
for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for
our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of
other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out
of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
=Amen.=
*Preface of the Season*
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<Proper Liturgies
for Special Days>
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<Ash Wednesday>
*On this day, the Celebrant begins the liturgy with the Salutation and
the Collect of the Day.*
Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have
made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and
make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily
lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wickedness,
may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission
and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Old Testament* Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, *or* Isaiah 58:1-12
*Psalm* 103, *or* 103:8-14
*Epistle* 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
*Gospel* Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
*After the Sermon, all stand, and the Celebrant or Minister appointed
*invites the people to the observance of a holy Lent, saying*
Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great
devotion the days of our Lord's passion and resurrection, and
it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a
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season of penitence and fasting. This is season of Lent
provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy
Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of
notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful
were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to
the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation
was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set
forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all
Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith.
I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the
observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance;
by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and
meditating on God's holy Word. And, to make a right beginning
of repentance, and as a mark of our mortal nature, let us now
kneel before the Lord, our maker and redeemer.
*Silence is then kept for a time, all kneeling.
[[*If ashes are to be imposed, the Celebrant says the following prayer*
Almighty God, you have created us out of the dust of the
earth: Grant that these ashes may be to us a sign of our
mortality and penitence, that we may remember that it is
only by your gracious gift that we are given everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Savior. =Amen.=
*The ashes are imposed with the following words*
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.]]
*The following Psalm is then sung or said*
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<Psalm 51> =Miserere mei, Deus=
1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your
/loving-kindness; *
in your great compassion blot out my offenses.
2 Wash me through and through from my wickedness *
and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I know my transgressions, *
and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against you only have I sinned *
and done what is evil in your sight.
5 And so you are justified when you speak *
and upright in your judgment
6 Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, *
a sinner from my mother's womb.
7 For behold, you look for truth deep within me, *
and will make me understand wisdom secretly.
8 Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure;
wash me, and I shall be clean indeed.
9 Make me hear of joy and gladness, *
that the body you have broken may rejoice.
10 Hide your face from my sins *
and blot out all my iniquities.
11 Create in me a clean heart, O God, *
and renew a right spirit within me.
12 Cast me not away from your presence *
and take not your holy Spirit from me.
13 Give me the joy of your saving help again *
and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.
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14 I shall teach your ways to the wicked, *
and sinners shall return to you.
15 Deliver me from death, O God, *
and my tongue shall sing of your righteousness,
O God of my salvation.
16 Open my lips, O Lord, *
and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
17 Had you desired it, I would have offered sacrifice; *
but you take no delight in burnt-offerings.
18 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit; *
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
<Litany of Penitence>
*The Celebrant and People together, all kneeling*
Most holy and merciful Father:
We confess to you and to one another,
and to the whole communion of saints
in heaven and on earth,
that we have sinned by our own fault
in thought, word, and deed;
by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
*The Celebrant continues*
We have not loved you with our whole heart, and mind, and
strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We
have not forgiven others, as we have been forgiven.
=Have mercy on us, Lord.=
We have been deaf to your call to serve, as Christ served us.
We have not been true to the mind of Christ. We have grieved
your Holy Spirit.
=Have mercy on us, Lord.=
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We confess to you, Lord, all our past unfaithfulness: the
pride, hypocrisy, and impatience of our lives,
=We confess to you, Lord.=
Our self-indulgent appetites and ways, and our exploitation
of other people,
=We confess to you, Lord.=
Our anger at our own frustration, and our envy of those
more fortunate than ourselves,
=We confess to you, Lord.=
Our intemperate love of worldly goods and comforts, and
our dishonesty in daily life and work,
=We confess to you, Lord.=
Our negligence in prayer and worship, and our failure to
commend the faith that is in us,
=We confess to you, Lord.=
Accept our repentance, Lord, for the wrongs we have done:
for our blindness to human need and suffering, and our
indifference to injustice and cruelty,
=Accept our repentance, Lord.=
For all false judgments, for uncharitable thoughts toward our
neighbors, and for our prejudice and contempt toward those
who differ from us,
=Accept our repentance, Lord.=
For our waste and pollution of your creation, and our lack of
concern for those who come after us,
=Accept our repentance, Lord.=
Restore us, good Lord, and let your anger depart from us;
=Favorably hear us, for your mercy is great.
Accomplish in us the work of your salvation,
=That we may show forth your glory in the world.=
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By the cross and passion of your Son our Lord,
=Bring us with all your saints to the joy of his resurrection.=
*The Bishop, if present, or the Priest, stands and, facing the people,
says*
Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
desires not the death of sinners, but rather that they may turn
from their wickedness and live, has given power and
commandment to his ministers to declare and pronounce to
his people, being penitent, the absolution and remission of
their sins. He pardons and absolves all those who truly
repent, and with sincere hearts believe his holy Gospel.
Therefore we beseech him to grant us true repentance and his
Holy Spirit, that those things may please him which we do on
this day, 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.=
*A deacon or lay reader leading the service remains kneeling and
substitutes the prayer for forgiveness appointed at Morning Prayer.*
*The Peace is then exchanged.*
*In the absence of a bishop or priest, all that precedes may be led by a
deacon or lay reader.*
*The Litany of Penitence may be used at other times, and may be preceded
by an appropriate invitation and a penitential psalm.*
*When Communion follows, the service continues with the Offertory.*
*Preface of Lent*
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<The Sunday of the Passion:
Palm Sunday>
<The Liturgy of the Palms>
*When circumstances permit, the congregation may gather at a place
apart from the church, so that all may go into the church in
procession.*
*The branches of palm or of other trees or shrubs to be carried in the
procession may be distributed to the people before the service, or after
the prayer of blessing.*
*The following or some other suitable anthem is sung or said, the people
standing*
Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord.
=Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.=
*Celebrant* Let us pray.
Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our
salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation
of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and
immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*Here a Deacon or other person appointed reads one of the following*
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Year A Matthew 21:1-11
Year B Mark 11:1-11a
Year C Luke 19:29-40
*The Celebrant then says the following blessing*
*Celebrant* The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
*People* It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by
which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ
our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in
triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who
spread their garments and branches of palm along his way.
Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that
we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King,
and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives
and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*The following or some other suitable anthem may then be sung or said*
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
=Hosanna in the highest.=
*The Procession*
*Deacon* Let us go forth in peace.
*People* In the name of Christ. Amen.
*During the procession, all hold branches in their hands, and
appropriate hymns, psalms, or anthems are sung, such as the hymn "All
glory, laid, and honor" and Psalm 118:19-29.*
*At a suitable place, the procession may halt while the following or
some other appropriate Collect is said*
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Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he
was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way
of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and
peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*In the absence of a bishop or priest, the preceding service may be led
by a deacon or lay reader.*
*At services on this day other than the principal celebration, suitable
portions of the preceding may be used.*
<At the Eucharist>
*When the Liturgy of the Palms immediately precedes the Eucharist, the
celebration begins with the Salutation and Collect of the Day*
Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the
human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take
upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross,
giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant
that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share
in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Old Testament* Isaiah 45:21-25, *or* Isaiah 52:13--53:12
*Psalm* 22:1-21, *or* 22:1-11
*Epistle* Philippians 2:5-11
*The Passion Gospel is announced in the following manner*
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to &mdash..
*The customary reponses before and after the Gospel are omitted.*
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*Year A* Matthew 26:36-27:54(55-66) *or* 27:1-54(55-66)
*Year B* Mark 14:32-15:39(40-47) *or* 15:1-39(40-47)
*Year C* Luke 22:39-23:49(50-56) *or* 23:1-49(50-56)
*The Passion Gospel may be read or chanted by different persons.
Specific roles may be assigned to different persons, the congregation
taking the part of the crowd.*
*The congregation may be seated for the first part of the Passion. At
the verse which mentions the arrival at Golgotha (Matthew 27:33,
Mark 15:22, Luke 23:33) all stand.*
*When the Liturgy of the Palms has preceded, the Nicene Creed and the
Confession of Sin may be omitted at this service.*
*Preface of Holy Week*
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<Maundy Thursday>
*The Eucharist begins in the usual manner, using the following Collect,
Psalm, and Lessons*
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before
he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood:
Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in
remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy
mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. =Amen.=
*Old Testament* Exodus 12:1-14a
*Psalm* 78:14-20, 23-25
*Epistle* 1 Corinthians 11:23-26(27-32)
*Gospel* John 13:1-15, *or* Luke 22:14-30
*When observed, the ceremony of the washing of feet appropriately
follows the Gospel and homily.*
*During the ceremony, the following or other words may be
sung or said*
The Lord Jesus, after he had supped with his disciples and
had washed their feet, said to them, "Do you know what I,
your Lord and Master, have done to you? I have given you
an example, that you should do as I have done."
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=Peace is my last gift to you, my own peace I now leave with
you; peace which the world cannot give, I give to you.=
I give you a new commandment: Love one another as I have
loved you.
=Peace is my last gift to you, my own peace I now leave with
you; peace which the world cannot give, I give to you.=
By this shall the world know that you are my disciples: That
you have love for one another.
*The service continues with the Prayers of the People.*
*Where it is desired to administer Holy Communion from the reserved
Sacrament on Good Friday, the Sacrament for that purpose is
consecrated at this service.*
*Preface of Holy Week*
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<Good Friday>
*On this day the ministers enter in silence.*
*All then kneel for silent prayer, after which the Celebrant stands and
begins the liturgy with the Collect of the Day.*
*Immediately before the Collect, the Celebrant may say*
Blessed be our God.
*People* For ever and ever. Amen.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your
family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be
betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer
death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Old Testament* Isaiah 52:13--53:12, *or* Genesis 22:1-18, *or*
Wisdom 2:1, 12-24
*Psalm* 22:1-11(12-21), *or* 40:1-14, *or* 69:1-23
*Epistle* Hebrews 10:1-25
*The Passion Gospel is announced in the following manner*
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The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
*The customary responses before and after the Gospel are omitted.*
John 18:1--19:37 *or* 19:1-37
*The Passion Gospel may be read or chanted by lay persons. Specific
roles may be assigned to different persons, the congregation taking the
part of the crowd.*
*The congregation may be seated for the first part of the Passion. At
the verse which mentions the arrival at Golgotha (John 19:17) all
stand.*
*The Sermon follows.*
*A hymn may then be sung.*
<The Solemn Collects>
*All standing, the Deacon, or other person appointed, says to the
people*
Dear People of God: Our heavenly Father sent his Son into
the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world
through him might be saved; that all who believe in him
might be delivered from the power of sin and death, and
become heirs with him of everlasting life.
We pray, therefore, for people everywhere according to their
needs.
*In the biddings which follow, the indented portions may be adapted by
addition or omission, as appropriate, at the discretion of the
Celebrant. The people may be directed to stand or kneel.*
*The biddings may be read by a Deacon or other person appointed. The
Celebrant says the Collects.*
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Let us pray for the holy Catholic Church of Christ
throughout the world;
For its unity in witness and service
For all bishops and otehr ministers and the people whom they serve
For N., our Bishop, and all the people of this diocese
For all Christians in this community
For those about to be baptized (particularly &mdash.)
That God will confirm his Church in faith, increase it in love,
and preserve it in peace.
*Silence*
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole
body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified:
Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before
you for all member of your holy Church, that in their
vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly server you;
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. =Amen.=
Let us pray for all nations and peoples of the earth, and for
those in authority among them;
For N., the President of the United States
For the Congress and the Supreme Court
For the Members and Representatives of the United Nations
For all who serve the common good
That by God's help they may seek justice and truth, and live
in peace and concord.
*Silence*
Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of
peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for
the nations of the earth; that in tranquility your dominion may
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increase, until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your
love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
Let us pray for all who suffer and are afflicted in body or in mind;
For the hungry and the homeless, the destitute and the oppressed
For the sick, the wounded, and the crippled
For those in loneliness, fear, and anguish
For those who face temptation, doubt, and despair
For the sorrowful and bereaved
For prisoners and captives, and those in mortal danger
That God in his mercy will comfort and relieve them, and
grant them the knowledge of his love, and stir up in us the
will and patience to minister to their needs.
*Silence*
Gracious God, the comfort of all who sorrow, the strength of
all who suffer: Let the cry of those in misery and need come
to you, that they may find your mercy present with them in all
their afflictions; and give us, we pray, the strength to serve
them for the sake of him who suffered for us, your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
Let us pray for all who have not received the Gospel of Christ;
For those who have never heard the word of salvation
For those who have lost their faith
For those hardened by sin or indifference
For the contemptuous and the scornful
For those who are enemies of the cross of Christ and persecutors of
his disciples
For those who in the name of Christ have persecuted others
That God will open their hearts to the truth, and lead them to
faith and obedience.
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*Silence*
Merciful God, Creater of all the peoples of the earth and
lover of souls: Have compassion on all who do not know you
as you are revealed in your Son Jesus Christ; let your Gospel
be preached with grace and power to those who have not
heard it; turn the hearts of those who resist it; and bring
home to your fold those who have gone astray; that there
may be one flock under one shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord.
=Amen.=
Let us commit ourselves to God, and pray for the grace
of a holy life, that, with all who have departed this world and
have died in the peace of Christ, and those whose faith is
known to God alone, we may be accounted worthy to enter
into the fullness of the joy of our Lord, and receive the crown
of life in the day of resurrection.
*Silence*
O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look
favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred
mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry
out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole
world see and know that things which were cast down are being
raised up, and things which had grown old are being made
new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection
by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity
of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*The service may be concluded here with the singing of a hymn or anthem,
the Lord's Prayer, and the final prayer on page 282.*
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*If desired, a wooden cross may now be brought into the church
and placed in the sight of the people.*
*Appropriate devotions may follow, which may include any or all of the
following, or other suitable anthems. If the texts are recited rather
than sung, the congregation reads the parts in italics.*
<Anthem 1>
We glory in your cross, O Lord,
=and praise and glorify your holy resurrection;
for by virtue of your cross
joy has come to the whole world.=
May God be merciful to us and bless us,
show us the light of his countenance, and come to us.
=Let your ways be known upon earth,
your saving health among all nations.=
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
=We glory in your cross, O Lord,
and praise and glorify your holy resurrection;
for by virtue of your cross
joy has come to the whole world.=
<Anthem 2>
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,
=because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.=
If we have died with him, we shall also live with him;
if we endure, we shall also reign with him.
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=We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,
because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.=
<Anthem 3>
O Savior of the world,
who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us:
=Save us and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord.=
*The hymn "Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle," or some other hymn
extolling the glory of the cross, is then sung.*
*The service may be concluded here with the Lord's Prayer and the final
prayer below.*
*In the absence of a bishop or priest, all that precedes may be led by a
deacon or lay reader.*
*In places where Holy Communion is to be administered from
the reserved Sacrament, the following order is observed*
A Confession of Sin
The Lord's Prayer
The Communion
*The service concludes with the following prayer. No blessing or
dismissal is added.*
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, we pray you to set
your passion, cross, and death between your judgment and
our souls, now and in the hour of our death. Give mercy and
grace to the living; pardon and rest to the dead; to your holy
Church peace and concord; and to us sinners everlasting life
and glory; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live
and reign, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
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<Holy Saturday>
*There is no celebration of the Eucharist on this day.*
*When there is a Liturgy of the word, the Celebrant begins with the
Collect of the Day*
O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the
crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and
rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the
coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of
life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Old Testament* Job 14:1-14
*Psalm* 130, *or* 31:1-5
*Epistle* 1 Peter 4:1-8
*Gospel* Matthew 27:57-66, *or* John 19:38-42
*After the Gospel (and homily), in place of the Prayers of the People,
the Anthem "In the midst of life" (page 484 or 492) is sung or said.*
*The service then concludes with the Lord's Prayer and the Grace.*
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<Concerning the Vigil>
*The Great Vigil, when observed, is the first service of Easter Day. It
is celebrated at a convenient time between sunset on Holy Saturday and
sunrise on Easter Morning.*
*The service normally consists of four parts:*
1. The Service of Light.
2. The Service of Lessons.
3. Christian Initiation, or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows.
4. The Holy Eucharist with the administration of Easter Communion.
*It is customary for all the ordained ministry present, together with
lay readers, singers, and other persons, to take active parts in the
service.*
*The bishop, when present, is the chief celebrant, presides at Baptism
and administers Communion, and normally preaches the sermon.*
*The priests who are present share among them the reading of the
Collects which follow each Lesson, and assist at Baptism and the
Eucharist. In the absence of a bishop, a priest presides at the
service.*
*It is the prerogative of a deacon to carry the Paschal Candle to its
place, and to chant the Exsultet. Deacons likewise assist at Baptism
and the Eucharist according to their order.*
*Lay persons should read the Lessons and the Epistle, and assist in
other ways. A lay person may be assigned to chant the Exsultet. It is
desirable that each Lesson be read by a different reader.*
*In the absence of a bishop or priest, a deacon or lay reader may lead
the first two parts of the service, the Renewal of Baptismal Vows, and
the Ministry of the Word of the Vigil Eucharist, concluding with the
Prayers of the People, the Lord's Prayer, and the Dismissal.*
*A deacon may also, when the services of a priest cannot be obtained,
and with the authorization of the bishop, officiate at public Baptism;
and may administer Easter Communion from the Sacrament previously
consecrated.*
*When the Vigil is not celebrated, the Service of Light may take place
at a convenient time before the Liturgy on Easter Day.*
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<The Great Vigil of Easter>
<The Lighting of the Paschal Candle>
*In the darkness, fire is kindled; after which the Celebrant may address
the people in these or similar words*
Dear friends in Christ: On this most holy night, in which our
Lord Jesus passed over from death to life, the Church invites
her members, dispersed throughout the world, to gather in
vigil and prayer. For this is the Passover of the Lord, in which,
by hearing his Word and celebrating his Sacraments, we share
in his victory over death.
*The Celebrant may say the following prayer*
Let us pray.
O God, through your Son you have bestowed upon your
people the brightness of your light: Sanctify this new fire, and
grant that in this Paschal feast we may so burn with heavenly
desires, that with pure minds we may attain to the festival of
everlasting light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*The Paschal Candle is then lighted from the newly kindled fire, and the
Deacon (the Celebrant if there is no deacon) bearing the Candle, leads
the procession to the chancel, pausing three times and singing or
saying*
The light of Christ.
*People* Thanks be to God.
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*If candles have been distributed to members of the congregation, they
are lighted from the Paschal Candle at this time. Other candles and
lamps in the church, except for those at the Altar, may also be
lighted.*
*The Paschal Candle placed in its stand.*
*Then the Deacon, or other person appointed, standing near the Candle,
sings or says the Exsultet, as follows (the indicated sections may be
omitted)*
Rejoice now, heavenly hosts and choirs of angels,
and let your trumpets shout Salvation
for the victory of our mighty King.
Rejoice and sing now, all the round earth,
bright with a glorious splendour,
for darkness has been vanquished by our eternal King.
Rejoice and be glad now, Mother Church,
and let your holy courts, in radiant light,
resound with the praises of your people.
[[All you who stand near this marvelous and holy flame,
pray with me to God the Almighty
for the grace to sing the worthy praise of this great light;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with him,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=]]
The Lord be with you.
*Answer* And also with you.
*Deacon* Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
*Answer* It is right to give him thanks and praise.
*Deacon*
It is truly right and good, always and everywhere, with our
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whole heart and mind to praise you, the invisible,
almighty, and eternal God, and your only-begotten Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who
at the feast of the Passover paid for us the debt of Adam's sin,
and by his blood delivered your faithful people.
This is the night, when you brought our fathers, the children
of Israel, out of bondage in Egypt, and led them through the
Red Sea on dry land.
This is the night, when all who believe in Christ are delivered
from the gloom of sin, and are restored to grace and holiness
of life.
This is the night, when Christ broke the bonds of death and hell, and
rose victorious from the grave.
[[How wonderful and beyond our knowing, O God, is your
mercy and loving-kindness to us, that to redeem a slave, you
gave a Son.]]
[[How holy is this night, when wickedness is put to flight, and
sin is washed away. It restores innocence to the fallen, and joy
to those who mourn. It casts out pride and hatred, and brings
peace and concord.]]
[[How blessed is this night, when earth and heaven are joined
and man is reconciled to God.]]
Holy Father, accept our evening sacrifice, the offering of this
candle in your honor. May it shine continually to drive away
all darkness. May Christ, the Morning Star who knows no
setting, find it ever burning--he who gives his light to all
creation, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*It is customary that the Paschal Candle burn at all services from
Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost.*
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<The Liturgy of the Word>
*The Celebrant may introduce the Scripture readings in these or similar
words*
Let us hear the record of God's saving deeds in history, how
he saved his people in ages past; and let us pray that our God
will bring each of us to the fullness of redemption.
*At least two of the following Lessons are read, of which one is always
the Lesson from Exodus. After each Lesson, the Psalm or Canticle
listed, or some other suitable psalm, canticle, or hymn may be sung. A
period of silence may be kept; and the Collect provided, or some other
suitable Collect, may be said.*
*The story of Creation*
Genesis 1:1-2:2
Psalm 33:1-11, *or* Psalm 36:5-10
Let us pray. *(Silence)*
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully
restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may
share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our
humanity, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*The Flood*
Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:8-18; 9:8-13
Psalm 46
Let us pray. *(Silence)*
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Almighty God, you have placed in the skies the sign of your
covenant with all living things: Grant that we, who are saved
through water and the Spirit, may worthily offer to you our
sacrifice of thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
=Amen.=
*Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac*
Genesis 22:1-18
Psalm 33:12-22, *or* Psalm 16
Let us pray. *(Silence)*
God and Father of all believers, for the glory of your Name
multiply, by the grace of the Paschal sacrament, the number
of your children; that your Church may rejoice to see fulfilled
your promise to our father Abraham; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. =Amen.=
*Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea*
Exodus 14:10-15:1
Canticle 8, *The Song of Moses*
Let us pray. *(Silence)*
O God, whose wonderful deeds of old shine forth even to
our own day, you once delivered by the power of your mighty
arm your chosen people from slavery under Pharaoh, to be a
sign for us of the salvation of all nations by the water of
Baptism: Grant that all the peoples of the earth may be
numbered among the offspring of Abraham, and rejoice in
the inheritance of Israel; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
=Amen.=
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*God's Presence in a renewed Israel*
Isaiah 4:2-6
Psalm 122
Let us pray. *(Silence)*
O God, you led your ancient people by a pillar of cloud by day
and a pillar of fire by night: Grant that we, who serve you
now on earth, may come to the joy of that heavenly Jerusalem,
where all tears are wiped away and where your saints for ever
sing your praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*Salvation offered freely to all*
Isaiah 55:1-11
Canticle 9, *The First Song of Isaiah, or* Psalm 42:1-7
Let us pray. *(Silence)*
O God, you have created all things by the power of your
Word, and you renew the earth by your Spirit: Give now the
water of life to those who thirsd for you, that they may bring
forth abundant fruit in your glorious kingdom; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A new heart and a new spirit*
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Psalm 42:1-7, *or* Canticle 9, *The First Song of Isaiah*
Let us pray. *(Silence)*
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery
established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all
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who are reborn into the followship of Christ's Body may show
forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*The valley of dry bones*
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 30, *or* Psalm 143
Let us pray. *(Silence)*
Almighty God, by the Passover of your Son you have brought
us out of sin into righteousness and out of death into life:
Grant to those who are sealed by your Holy Spirit the will
and the power to proclaim you to all the world; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*The gathering of God's people*
Zephaniah 3:12-20
Psalm 98, *or* Psalm 126
Let us pray. *(Silence)*
O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look
favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred
mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry
out in tranquillity the plan of salvation; let the whole world
see and know that things which were cast down are being
raised up, and things which had grown old are being made
new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection
by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
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*A homily may be preached after any of the preceding Readings.*
*Holy Baptism (beginning with the Presentation of the Candidates,
page 305, and concluding with the reception of the newly baptized) may
be administered here or after the Gospel. Confirmation may also be
administered.*
*The Celebrant may first address the people in these or similar words,
all standing*
Through the Paschal mystery, dear friends, we are buried
with Christ by Baptism into his death, and raised with him to
newness of life. I call upon you, therefore, now that our
Lenten observance is ended, to renew the solemn promises
and vows of Holy Baptism, by which we once renounced
Satan and all his works, and promised to serve God faithfully
in his holy Catholic Church.
<The Renewal of Baptismal Vows>
*Celebrant* Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and
renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
*People* I do.
*Celebrant* Do you believe in God the Father?
*People* I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and
earth.
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*Celebrant* Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
*People* I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
/and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
/was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
/and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
*Celebrant* Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
*People * I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
*Celebrant* Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
*People* I will, with God's help.
*Celebrant* Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you
fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord
*People* I will, with God's help.
*Celebrant* Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of
God in Christ?
*People* I will, with God's help.
*Celebrant* Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
your neighbor as yourself?
*People* I will, with God's help.
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*Celebrant* Will you strive for justice and peace among all people,
and respect the dignity of every human being?
*People* I will, with God's help.
*The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows*
May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and
bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal
life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. =Amen.=
<At the Eucharist>
*The candles at the Altar may now be lighted from the Paschal Candle.*
*One of the following Canticles is then sung. Immediately before the
Canticle the Celebrant may say to the people*
Alleluia. Christ is risen.
*People* The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
*The Canticles*
Gloria in excelsis
Te Deum laudamus
Pascha nostrum
*The Celebrant then says*
The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Let us pray.
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*The Celebrant says one of the following Collects*
Almighty God, who for our redemption gave your only-
begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious
resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant
us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him
in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
*or this*
O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the
glory of the Lord's resurrection: Stir up in your Church that
Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we,
being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you
in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. =Amen.=
*Epistle* Romans 6:3-11
*"Alleluia" may be sung and repeated.*
*Psalm 114, or some other suitable psalm or a hymn may be sung.*
*Gospel* Matthew 28:1-10
*If a sermon or homily was not preached earlier, it follows here.*
*The Nicene Creed is not used at this service*
*Holy Baptism, Confirmation, or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows may
take place here.*
*The celebration continues with the Prayers of the People.*
*Preface of Easter*
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<Holy Baptism>
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<Concerning the Service>
*Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into
Christ's Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism
is indissoluble.*
*Holy Baptism is appropriately administered within the Eucharist as the
chief service on a Sunday or other feast.*
*The bishop, when present, is the celebrant; and is expected to preach
the Word and preside at Baptism and the Eucharist. At Baptism, the
bishop officiates at the Presentation and Examination of Candidates;
says the Thanksgiving over the Water; [consecrates the Chrism;] reads
the prayer, "Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy
Spirit;" and officiates at what follows.*
*In the absence of a bishop, a priest is the celebrant and presides at
the service. If a priest uses Chrism in signing the newly baptized, it
must have been previously consecrated by the bishop.*
*Each candidate for Holy Baptism is to be sponsored by one or more
baptized persons.*
*Sponsors of adults and older children present their candidates and
thereby signify their endorsement of the candidates and their intention
to support them by prayer and example in their Christian life. Sponsors
of infants, commonly called godparents, present their candidates, make
promises in their own names, and also take vows on behalf of their
candidates.*
*It is fitting that parents be included among the godparents of their
own children. Parents and godparents are to be instructed in the
meaning of Baptism, in their duties to help the new Christians grow in
the knowledge and love of God, and in their responsibilities as members
of his Church.*
*Additional Directions are on page 312.*
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<Holy Baptism>
*A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.*
*The people standing, the Celebrant says*
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
*People* And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost*
*Celebrant* Alleluia. Christ is risen.
*People* The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
*In Lent and on other penitential occasions*
*Celebrant* Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
*People* His mercy endures for ever.
*The Celebrant then continues*
There is one Body and one Spirit;
*People* There is one hope in God's call to us;
*Celebrant* One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
*People* One God and Father of all.
*Celebrant* The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Let us pray.
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<The Collect of the Day>
*People* Amen.
*At the principal service on a Sunday or other feast, the Collect and
Lessons are properly those of the Day. On other occasions, they are
selected from "At Baptism." (See Additional Directions, page 312.)*
<The Lessons>
*The people sit. One or two Lessons, as appointed, are read,
the Reader first saying*
A Reading (Lesson) from &3em..
*A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.*
*After each Reading, the Reader may say*
The Word of the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or the Reader may say* Here ends the Reading (Epistle).
*Silence may follow.*
*A Psalm, hymn, or anthem may follow each Reading.*
*Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first
saying*
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ
according to &3em..
*People* Glory to you, Lord Christ.
*After the Gospel, the Reader says*
The Gospel of the Lord.
*People* Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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<The Sermon>
*Or the Sermon may be preached after the Peace.*
<Presentation and Examination
of the Candidates>
*The Celebrant says*
The Candidate(s) for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
<Adults and Older Children>
*The candidates who are able to answer for themselves are presented
individually by their Sponsors, as follows*
*Sponsor* I present &N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
*The Celebrant asks each candidate when presented*
Do you desire to be baptized?
*Candidate* I do.
<Infants and Younger Children>
*Then the candidates who are unable to answer for themselves are
presented individually by their Parents and Godparents, as follows*
*Parents and Godparents*
I present &N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
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*When all have been presented the Celebrant asks the parents and
godparents*
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present
is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
*Parents and Godparents*
I will, with God's help.
*Celebrant*
Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow
into the full stature of Christ?
*Parents and Godparents*
I will, with God's help.
*The the Celebrant asks the following questions of the candidates who
can speak for themselves, and of the parents and godparents who speak
on behalf of the infants and younger children*
*Question* Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces
of wickedness that rebel against God?
*Answer* I renounce them.
*Question* Do you renounce the evil powers of this world
which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
*Answer* I renounce them.
*Question* Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you
from the love of God?
*Answer* I renounce them.
*Question* Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
*Answer* I do.
*Question* Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
*Answer* I do.
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*Question* Do you promise to follow and obey him as your
Lord?
*Answer* I do.
[[*When there are others to be presented, the Bishop says*
The other Candidate(s) will now be presented.
*Presenters* I present =these persons= for Confirmation.
*or* I present =these persons= to be received into this
Communion.
*or* I present =these persons= who =desire= to reaffirm
=their= baptismal vows.
*The Bishop asks the candidates*
Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil?
*Candidate* I do.
*Bishop*
Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
*Candidate*
I do, and with God's grace I will follow him as my Savior
and Lord.]]
*After all have been presented, the Celebrant addresses the
congregation, saying*
Will you who witness these vows do all in your
power to support =these persons= in =their= life in Christ?
*People* We will.
*The Celebrant then says these or similar words*
Let us join with =those= who are committing =themselves= to Christ
and renew our own baptismal covenant.
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<The Baptismal Covenant>
*Celebrant* Do you believe in God the Father?
*People* I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and
earth.
*Celebrant* Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
*People* I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
/and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
/was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
/and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
*Celebrant* Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
*People* I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
*Celebrant* Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
*People* I will, with God's help.
*Celebrant* Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you
fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord.
*People* I will, with God's help.
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*Celebrant* Will you proclaim by word and example the Good
News of God in Christ?
*People* I will, with God's help.
*Celebrant* Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
your neighbor as yourself?
*People* I will, with God's help.
*Celebrant* Will you strive for justice and peace among all
people, and respect the dignity of every human
being?
*People* I will, with God's help.
<Prayers for the Candidates>
*The Celebrant then says to the congregation*
Let us now pray for =these persons= who are to receive the
Sacrament of new birth [and for those (this person) who =have= renewed
=their= commitment to Christ.]
*A Person appointed leads tho following petitions*
*Leader* Deliver =them,= O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
*People* Lord, hear our prayer.
*Leader* Open =their hearts= to your grace and truth.
*People* Lord, hear our prayer.
*Leader* Fill =them= with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
*People* Lord, hear our prayer.
*Leader* Keep =them= in the faith and communion of your holy
Church.
*People* Lord, hear our prayer.
*Leader* Teach =them= to love others in the power of the Spirit.
*People* Lord, hear our prayer.
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*Leader* Send =them= into the world in witness to your love.
*People* Lord, hear our prayer.
*Leader* Bring =them= to the fullness of your peace and glory.
*People* Lord, hear our prayer.
*The Celebrant says*
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death
of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his
resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who
lives and reigns now and forever. =Amen.=
<Thanksgiving over the Water>
*The Celebrant blosses the water, first saying*
The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
*People* It is right to give him thanks and praise.
*Celebrant*
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water.
Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation.
Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage
in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus
received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy
Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, throught his death
and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are
buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his
resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit.
Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his
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fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in
the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
*At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water*
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your
Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and
born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus
Christ our Savior.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and
glory, now and for ever. =Amen.=
[[<Consecration of the Chrism>
*The Bishop may then consecrate oil of Chrism, placing a hand on
the vessel of oil, and saying*
Eternal Father, whose blessed Son was anointed by the
Holy Spirit to be the Savior and servant of all, we pray you
to consecrate this oil, that those who are sealed with it may
share in the royal priesthood of Jesus Christ; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
<The Baptism>
*Each candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an
assisting
priest or deacon, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the
candidate, saying*
&N., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. =Amen.=
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*When this action has been completed for all candidates, the Bishop or
Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them,
saying*
Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy
Spirit you have bestowed upon =these= your servants the
forgiveness of sin, and have raised =them= to the new life of
grace. Sustain =them,= O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give =them=
an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to
persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy
and wonder in all your works. =Amen.=
*Then the Bishop or Priest places a hand on the person's head, marking
on the forehead the sign of the cross [using Chrism if desired] and
saying to each one*
&N., you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked
as Christ's own for ever. =Amen.=
*Or this action may be done immediately after the administration of the
water and before the preceding prayer.*
*When all have been baptized, the Celebrant says*
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
*Celebrant and People*
We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith
of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with
us in his eternal priesthood.
*If Confirmation, Reception, or the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows is
not to follow, the Peace is now exchanged*
*Celebrant* The peace of the Lord be always with you.
*People* And also with you.
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<At Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation>
*The Bishop says to the congregation*
Let us now pray for =these persons= who have renewed
=their= commitment to Christ.
*Silence may be kept.*
*Then the Bishop says*
Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and
resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin
and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your
Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in
=these= your =servants= the covenant you made with =them= at =their=
Baptism. Send =them= forth in the power of the Spirit to
perform the service you set before =them;= through Jesus Christ
your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. =Amen.=
<For Confirmation>
*The Bishop lays hands upon each one and says*
Strengthen, O Lord, your servant &N. with your Holy Spirit;
empower =him= for your service; and sustain =him= all the days
of =his= life. Amen.
*or this*
Defend, O Lord, your servant &N. with your heavenly grace,
that =he= may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in
your Holy Spirit more and more, until =he= comes to your
everlasting kingdom. =Amen.=
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<For Reception>
&N., we recognize you as a member of the one holy catholic
and apostolic Church, and we receive you into the fellowship
of this Communion. God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless, preserve, and keep you. =Amen.=
<For Reaffirmation>
&N., may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you,
direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his
kingdom. =Amen.=
*Then the Bishop says*
Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand ever
be over =these= your =servants;= let your Holy Spirit ever be with
=them;= and so lead =them= in the knowledge and obedience of
your Word, that =they= may serve you in this life, and dwell
with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
*The Peace is then exchanged*
*Bishop* The peace of the Lord be always with you.
*People* And also with you.
<At the Eucharist>
*The service then continues with the Prayers of the People or the
Offertory of the Eucharist, at which the Bishop, when present, should be
the princpal Celebrant.*
*Except on Principal Feasts, the Proper Preface of Baptism may be used.*
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<Alternative Ending>
*If there is no celebration of the Eucharist, the service continues with
the Lord's Prayer*
&LordsPrayer.
*The Celebrant then says*
All praise and thanks to you, most merciful Father, for
adopting us as your own children, for incorporating us into
your holy Church, and for making us worthy to share in the
inheritance of the saints in light; through Jesus Christ your
Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*Alms may be received and presented, and other prayers may be added,
concluding with this prayer*
Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from
whom every family in heaven and earth is named, grant you
to be strengthened with might by his Holy Spirit, that, Christ
dwelling in your hearts by faith, you may be filled with all the
fullness of God. =Amen.=
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<Additional Directions>
*Holy Baptism is especially appropriate at the Easter Vigil, on the
Day of Pentecost, on All Saints' Day or the Sunday after All Saints'
Day, and on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (the First Sunday
after the Epiphany). It is recommended that, as far as possible,
Baptisms be reserved for these occasions or when a bishop is
present.*
*If on any one of the above-named days the ministry of a bishop or
priest cannot be obtained, the bishop may specially authorize a
deacon to preside. In that case, the deacon omits the prayer over
the candidates, page 308, and the formula and action which follow.*
*These omitted portions of the rite may be administered on some
subsequent occasion of public baptism at which a bishop or priest
presides.*
*If on the four days listed above there are no candidates for Baptism,
the Renewal of Baptismal vows, page 292, may take the place of the
Nicene Creed at the Eucharist.*
*If desired, the hymn Gloria in excelsis may be sung immediately after
the opening versicles and before the salutation "The Lord be with you."*
*When a bishop is present, or on other occasions for sufficient reason,
the Collect (page 203 or 254) and one or more of the Lessons provided
for use at Baptism (page 928) may be substituted for the Proper of the
Day.*
*Lay persons may act as readers, and it is appropriate for sponsors to
be assigned this function. The petitions (page 303) map also be led by
one of the sponsors.*
*The Nicene Creed is not used at this service.*
*If the Presentation of the Candidates does not take place at the font,
then before or during the petitions (page 305), the ministers,
candidates, and sponsors go to the font for the Thanksgiving over the
Water.*
*If the movement to the font is a formal procession, a suitable psalm,
such as Psalm 42, or a hymn or anthem, may be sung.*
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*Where practicable, the font is to be filled with clean water
immediately before the Thanksgiving over the Water.*
*At the Thanksgiving over the Water, and at the administration of
Baptism, the celebrant, whenever possible, should face the people across
the font, and the sponsors should be so grouped that the people may have
a clear view of the action.*
*After the Baptism, a candle (which may be lifted from the Paschal
Candle) may be given to each of the newly baptized or to a godparent.*
*It may be found desirable to return to the front of the church for the
prayer, "Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy
Spirit," and the ceremonies that follow it. A suitable psalm, such as
Psalm 23, or a hymn or anthem, may be sung during the procession.*
*The oblations of bread and wine at the baptismal Eucharist may be
presented by the newly baptized or their godparents.*
<Conditional Baptism>
*If there is reasonable doubt that a person has been baptized with
water, "In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit" (which are the essential parts of Baptism), the person is
baptized in the usual manner, but this form of words is used*
If you are not already baptized, &N., I baptize you in the
Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
<Emergency Baptism>
*In case of emergency, any baptized person may administer Baptism
according to the following form.*
*Using the given name of the one baptized (if known), pour water on
him or her, saying*
I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Spirit.
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The Lord's Prayer is then said.*
*Other prayers, such as the following, may be added
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy
Spirit you have bestowed on upon this your servant the
forgiveness of sin and have raised =him= to the new life of
grace. Strengthen =him,= O Lord, with your presence, enfold
=him= in the arms of your mercy, and keep =him= safe forever.
*The person who administers emergency Baptism should inform the priest
of the appropriate parish, so that the fact can be properly recorded.*
*If the baptized person recovers, the Baptism should be recognized
at a public celebration of the Sacrament with a bishop or priest
presiding, and the person baptized under emergency conditions,
together with the sponsors or godparents, taking part in everything
except the administration of the water.*
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<The Holy Eucharist>
<The Liturgy for the
Proclamation of the Word of God and
Celebration of the Holy Communion>
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<An Exhortation>
*This Exhortation may be used, in whole or in part, either during the
Liturgy or at other times. In the absence of a deacon or priest, this
Exhortation may be read by a lay person. The people stand or sit.*
Beloved in the Lord: Our Savior Christ, on the night before
he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and
Blood as a sign and pledge of his love, for the continual
remembrance of the sacrifice of his death, and for a spiritual
sharing in his risen life. For in these holy Mysteries we are
made one with Christ, and Christ with us; we are made one
body in him, and members one of another.
Having in mind, therefore, his great love for us, and in
obedience to his command, his Church renders to Almighty
God our heavenly Father never-ending thanks for the
creation of the world, for his continual providence over us,
for his love for all mankind, and for the redemption of the
world by our Savior Christ, who took upon himsely our flesh,
and humbled himself even to death on the cross, that he
might make us the children of God by the power of the Holy
Spirit, and exalt us to everlasting life.
But if we are to share rightly in the celebration of those holy
Mysteries, and be nourished by that spritual Food, we must remember
the dignity of that holy Sacrament. I therefore call
upon you to consider how Saint Paul exhorts all persons to
prepare themselves carefully before eating of that Bread and
drinking of that Cup.
For, as the benefit is great, if with penitent hearts and living
faith we receive the holy Sacrament, so is the danger great, if
we receive it improperly, not recognizing the Lord's Body.
Judge yourselves, therefore, lest you me judged by the Lord.
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Examine your lives and conduct by the rule of God's
commandments, that you may perceive wherein you have
offended in what you have done or left undone, whether in
thought, word, or deed. And acknowledge your sins before
Almighty God, with full purpose of amendment of life, being
ready to make restitution for all injuries and wrongs done by
you to others; and also being ready to forgive those who have
offended you, in order that you yourselves may be forgiven.
And then, being reconciled with one another, come to the
banquet of that most heavenly Food.
And if, in your preparation, you need help and counsel, then
go and open your grief to a discreet and understanding priest,
and confess your sins, that you may receive the benefit of
absolution, and spiritual counsel and advice; to the removal
of scruple and doubt, the assurance of pardon, and the
strengthening of your faith.
To Christ our Lord who loves us, and washed us in his own
blood, and made us a kingdom of priests to serve his God
and Father, to him be glory in the Church evermore. Through
him let us offer continually the sacrifice of praise, which is
our bounden duty and service, and, with faith in him, come
boldly before the throne of grace [and humbly confess our
sins to Almighty God].
<The Decalogue: Traditional>
God spake these words, and said:
I am the Lord thy God who brought thee out of the land of
Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have none
other gods but me.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
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Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image, nor the
likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or in the earth
beneath, or in the water under the earth; thou shalt not bow
down to them, nor worship them.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
Honor thy father and thy mother.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
Thou shalt do no murder.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
Thou shalt not commit adultry.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
Thou shalt not steal.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
Thous shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
Thou shalt not covet.
=Lord have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.=
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<A Penitential Order: Rite One>
*For use at the beginning of the Liturgy, or as a separate service.*
*A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.*
*The people standing, the Celebrant says*
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
*People* And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost*
*Celebrant* Alleluia. Christ is risen.
*People* The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
*In Lent and on other penitential occasions*
*Celebrant* Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
*People* His mercy endures for ever.
*When used as a separate service, the Exhortation, page 316, may be
read, or a homily preached.*
*The Decalogue, page 317, may be said, the people kneeling.*
*The Celebrant may read one of the following sentences*
Hear what our Lord Jesus saith:
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with
all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great
commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt
love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments
hang all the Law and the Prophets. =Matthew 22:37-40=
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If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the
truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God is faithful
and just to forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. =1 John 1:8,9=
Seeing that we have a great heigh priest, that is passed into the
heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us come boldly unto the
throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to
help in time of need. =Hebrews 4:14,16=
*The Deacon or Celebrant then says*
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
*Silence may be kept.*
*Minister and People*
Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against thee
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved thee with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in thy will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
*or this*
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,
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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.
But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us,
spare thou those who confess their faults,
restore thou those who are penitent,
according to thy promises declared unto mankind
in Christ Jesus our Lord;
and grand, 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.
*The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands and says*
The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you absolution and
remission of all your sins, true repentance, amendment of
life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. =Amen.=
*A deacon or lay person using the preceding form substitutes "us" for
"you" and "our" for "your."*
*When this Order is used at the beginning of the Liturgy, the service
continues with the Kyrie eleison, the Trisagion, or the Gloria in
excelsis.*
*When used separately, it concludes with suitable prayers, and the Grace
or a blessing.*
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<Concerning the Celebration>
*It is the bishop's prerogative, when present, to be the principal
celebrant at the Lord's Table, and to preach the Gospel.*
*At all celebrations of the Liturgy, it is fitting that the principal
celebrant, whether bishop or priest, be assisted by other priests, and
by deacons and lay persons.*
*It is appropriate that other priests present stand with the celebrant
at the Altar, and join in the consecration of the gifts, in breaking the
Bread, and in distributing Communion.*
*A deacon should read the Gospel and may lead the Prayers of the People.
Deacons should also serve at the Lord's Table, preparing and placing on
it the offerings of bread and wine, and assisting in the ministration of
the sacrament to the people. In the absence of a deacon, these duties
may be performed by an assisting priest.*
*Lay persons appointed by the celebrant should normally be assigned the
reading of the Lessons which precede the Gospel, and may lead the
Prayers of the People.*
*Morning or Evening Prayer may be used in place of all that precedes the
Peace and the Offertory, provided that a lesson from the Gospel is
always included, and that the intercessions conform to the directions
given for the Prayers of the People.*
*Additional Directions are on page 406.*
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<The Holy Eucharist: Rite One>
<The Word of God>
*A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.*
*The people standing, the Celebrant may say*
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
*People* And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
=Amen.=
*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost*
*Celebrant* Alleluia. Christ is risen.
*People* The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
*In Lent and on other penitential occasions*
*Celebrant* Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins;
*People* His mercy endureth for ever.
*The Celebrant says*
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires
known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the
thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy
holy Name; through Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
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*Then the Ten Commandments may be said, or the following*
Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith:
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with
all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great
commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt
love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments
hang all the Law and the Prophets.
*Here is sung or said*
Lord, have mercy upon us.
=Christ, have mercy upon us.=
Lordhave mercy upon us.
*or*
Kyrie eleison.
=Christe eleison.=
Kyrie eleison.
*or this*
Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
=Have mercy upon us.=
*When appointed, the following hymn or some other song of praise is sung
or said, in addition to, or in place of, the preceding, all standing*
Glory be to God on high,
and on earth peace, good will towards men.
We praise thee, we bless the,
we worship thee,
we glorify thee,
we give thanks to thee for thy great glory,
O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ;
O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
that takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
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Thou that takes away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer.
Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon
us.
For thou only art holy;
thou only art the Lord;
thou only, O Christ,
with the Holy Ghost,
art most high in the glory of God the Father. =Amen.=
<The Collect of the Day>
*The Celebrant says to the people*
The Lord be with you.
*People* And with thy spirit.
*Celebrant* Let us pray.
*The Celebrant says the Collect.*
*People* =Amen.=
<The Lessons>
*The people sit. One or two Lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader
first saying*
A Reading (Lesson) from &mdash..
*A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.*
*After each Reading, the Reader may say
The Word of the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or the Reader may say* Here endeth the Reading (Epistle).
*Silence may follow*
*A Psalm, hymn, or anthem may follow each Reading.*
*Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first
saying The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to &mdash.*
*People* Glory be to thee, O Lord.
*After the Gospel, the Reader says*
The Gospel of the Lord.
*People* Praise be to thee, O Christ.
<The Sermon>
*On Sundays and other Major Feasts there follows, all standing The
Nicene Creed*
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
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by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heavan
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*or this*
I believe in one God,
the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
and of all things visible and invisible;
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the only-begotten Son of God,
begotten of his Father before all worlds,
God of God, Light of Light,
very God of very God,
begotten, not made,
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being of one substance with the Father;
by whom all things were made;
who for us men and for our salvation
came down from heaven,
and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary,
and was made man;
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered and was buried;
and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures,
and ascended into heaven,
and sitteth on the right hand of the Father;
and he shall come again, with glory,
to judge both the quick and the dead;
whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and Giver of Life, who
proceedeth from the Father and the Son;
who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped
and glorified;
who spake by the Prophets.
And I believe one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church;
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins;
and I look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. =Amen.=
<The Prayers of the People>
*Intercession is offered according to the following form, or in
accordance with the directions on page 383.*
*The Deacon or other person appointed says*
Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church and the world.
*After each paragraph of this prayer, the People may make an appropriate
response, as directed.*
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Almighty and everliving God, who in thy holy Word hast
taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give
thanks for all men: Receive these our prayers which we offer
unto thy divine Magesty, beseeching thee to inspire
continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth,
unity, and concord; and grant that all those who do confess
thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and
live in unity and godly love.
Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all bishops and other
ministers [especially &mdash.], that they may, both by
their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively Word,
and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments.
And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace, and especially
to this congregation here present; that, with meek heart and
due reverence, they may hear and receive thy holy Word,
truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days
of their life.
We beseech thee also so to rule the hearts of those who bear
the authority of government in this and every land [especially
&mdash.], that they may be led to wise decisions and right
actions for the welfare and peace of the world.
Open, O Lord, the eyes of all people to behold thy gracious
hand in all thy works, that, rejoicing in thy whole creation,
they may honor thee with their substance, and be faithful
stewards of thy bounty.
And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord,
to comfort and succor [&mdash. and] all those who, in this
transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any
other adversity.
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*Additional petitions and thanksgivings may be included here.*
And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants
departed this life in thy faith and fear [especially &mdash.],
beseeching thee to grant them continual growth in thy love
and service; and to grant us grace so to follow the good
examples of [&mdash. and of] all thy saints, that with
them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom.
Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake,
our only Mediator and Advocate. =Amen.=
*If there is no celebration of the Communion, or if a priest is not
available, the service is concluded as directed page 406.*
<Confession of Sin>
*A Confession of Sin is said here if it has not been said earlier. On
occasion, the Confession may be omitted.*
*The Deacon or Celebrant says the following, or else the Exhortation
page 316.*
Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and
are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to
lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and
walking from henceforth in his holy ways: Draw near with
faith, and make your humble confession to Almighty God,
devoutly kneeling.
*or this*
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
*Silence may be kept.*
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*Minister and People*
Almighty God,
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
maker of all things, judge of all men:
We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins
/and wickedness,
which we from time to time most grievously have committed,
by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine Majesty,
provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us.
We do earnestly repent,
and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings;
the remembrance of them is grievous unto us,
the burden of them is intolerable.
Have mercy upon us,
have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake,
forgive us all that is past;
and grant that we may ever hereafter
serve and please thee in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of thy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*or this*
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against thee
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved thee with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in thy will,
and walk in thy ways,
to the glory of thy Name. =Amen.=
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*The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands and says*
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy
hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with
hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy
upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm
and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to
everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
*A Minister may then say one or more of the following sentences, first
saying*
Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.
Come unto me, all ye that travail and are heavy laden, and I will
refresh you. =Matthew 11:28=
God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son,
to the end that all that believe in him should not perish, but
have everlasting life. =John 3:16=
This is a true saying, and worthy of all men to be received,
that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
=I Timothy 1:15=
If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus
Christ the righteous; and he is the perfect offering for our
sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole
world. =I John 2:1-2=
<The Peace>
*All stand. The Celebrant says to the people*
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
*People* And with thy spirit.
*Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the
Lord.*
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<The Holy Communion>
*The Celebrant may begin the Offertory with one of the sentences on
pages 343-344, or with some other sentence of Scripture.*
*During the Offertory, a hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.*
*Representatives of the congregation bring the people's offerings of
bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant.
The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the
Altar.*
<The Great Thanksgiving>
*An alternative form will be found on page 340.*
<Eucharistic Prayer I>
*The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and sings or says*
The Lord be with you.
*People* And with thy spirit.
*Celebrant* Lift up your hearts.
*People* We lift them up unto the Lord.
*Celebrant* Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
*People* It is meet and right so to do.
*Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds*
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should
at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord,
holy Father, almighty, everlasting God.
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*Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other
occasions as appointed.*
Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the
company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious
Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,
*Celebrant and People*
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts:
Heaven and earth are full of thy Glory.
Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High.
*Here may be added*
Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
*The people kneel or stand.*
*Then the Celebrant continues*
All glory be to thee, Almighty God, our heavenly Father, for
that thou, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus
Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who
made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full,
perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for
the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy
Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that
his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again.
*At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold
or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be
consecrated*
For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread;
and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his
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disciples, saying, "Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for
you. Do this in remembrance of me."
Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had
given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, "Drink ye all of this;
for this is my Blood of the New Testament, which is shed for
you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as
ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me."
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, according to the
institution of thy dearly beloved Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
we, thy humble servants, do celebrate and make here before
thy divine Majesty, with these thy holy gifts, which we now
offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to
make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious
death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension;
rendering unto thee most hearty thanks for the innumerable
benefits procured unto us by the same.
And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to
hear us; and, of thy almighty goodness, vouchsafe to bless
and sanctify, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, these thy gifts
and creatures of bread and wine; that we, receiving them
according to thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ's holy institution,
in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers
of his most blessed Body and Blood.
And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness mercifully to
accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most
humbly beseeching thee to grant that, by the merits and
death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood,
we, and all thy whole Church, may obtain remission of our
sins, and all other benefits of his passion.
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And here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves,
our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living
sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee that we, and all
others who shall be partakers of this Holy Communion, may
worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son
Jesus Christ, be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction,
and made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and
we in him.
And although we are unworthy, through our manifold sins,
to offer unto thee any sacrifice, yet we beseech thee to accept
this our bounden duty and service, not weighing our merits,
but pardoning our offences, through Jesus Christ our Lord;
By whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost,
all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world
without end. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold
to say,
*People and Celebrant*
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and
ever. =Amen.=
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<The Breaking of the Bread>
*The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.*
*A period of silence is kept.*
*Then may be sung or said*
[Alleluia.] Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast. [Alleluia.]
*In Lent, Alleluia is omitted, and may be omitted at other times except
during Easter Season.*
*The following or some other suitable anthem may be sung or said here*
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
grant us thy peace.
*The following prayer may be said. The People may join in saying this
prayer*
We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful
Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold
and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather
up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord
whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore,
gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ,
and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him,
and he in us. =Amen.=
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*Facing the people, the Celebrant may say the following Invitation*
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
*and may add*
Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and
feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
*The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately
deliver it to the people*
*The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words*
The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee,
preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Take and eat
this in remembrance that Christ died for thee, and feed on
him in thy heart by faith, with thanksgiving.
The Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee,
preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Drink this in
remembrance that Christ's Blood was shed for thee, and be
thankful.
*or with these words*
The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in
everlasting life. [=Amen.=]
*or with these words*
The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [=Amen.=]
The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [=Amen.=]
*During the ministration of Communion, hymns, psalms, or anthems may be
sung.*
*When necessary, the Celebrant consecrates additional bread and wine,
using the form on page 408.*
*After Communion, the Celebrant says*
Let us pray.
*The People may join in saying this prayer*
Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee
for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the
spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy
Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of
thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very
members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the
blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs,
through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly
beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy
grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do
all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the
Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end.
=Amen.=
*The Bishop when present, or the Priest, gives the blessing*
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep
your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God,
and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of
God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be
amongst you, and remain with you always. =Amen.=
*or this*
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. =Amen.=
*The Deacon, or the Celebrant, may dismiss the people with these words*
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or the following*
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*Deacon* Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or this*
*Deacon* Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the
Spirit.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or this*
*Deacon* Let us bless the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*From the Easter Vigil through the Day of Pentecost "Alleluia, alleluia"
may be added to any of the dismissals.*
*The People respond* Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
<Alternative Form
of the Great Thanksgiving>
<Eucharistic Prayer II>
*The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and sings or says*
The Lord be with you.
*People* And with thy spirit.
*Celebrant* Lift up your hearts.
*People* We lift them up unto the Lord.
*Celebrant* Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
*People* It is meet and right so to do.
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*Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celbrant proceeds*
It is very mee, right, and our bounden duty, that we should
at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord,
holy Father, almighty, everlasting God.
*Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other
occasions as appointed.*
Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the
company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious
Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,
*Celebrant and People*
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts:
Heaven and earth are full of thy glory.
Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High.
*Here may be added*
Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
*The people kneel or stand.*
*Then the Celebrant continues*
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst
create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own
image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son
Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death
upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and
perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in
his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual
memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his
coming again.
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*At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold
or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be
consecrated*
For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread;
and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it
to his disciples, saying, "Take, eat, this is my Body, which is
given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."
Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had
given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, "Drink this, all of
you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed
for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as
oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me."
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do
celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now
offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to
make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious
death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and
looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to
hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and
sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto
us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus
Christ.
And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this
our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer
and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and
bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this
Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious
Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with
thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all
thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he
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may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord;
By whome, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the
Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father
Almighty, world without end. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold
to say,
*Continue with the Lord's Prayer, page 336.*
<Offertory Sentences>
*One of the following, or some other appropriate sentence of Scripture
may be used*
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and make good thy
vows unto the Most High. =Psalm 50:14=
Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings
and come into his courts. =Psalm 96:8=
Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an
offering and sacrifice to God. =Ephesians 5:2=
I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present
yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual worship. =Romans 12:1=
If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that
thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift
before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy
brother, and then come and offer thy gift. =Matthew 5:23,24=
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Through Christ let us continually offer to God the sacrifice of
praise, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his Name.
But to do good and to distribute, forget not; for with such
sacrifices God is well pleased. =Hebrews 13:15,16=
Worthy art thou, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor
and power; for thou hast created all things, and by thy will
they were created and have their being. =Revelation 4:11=
Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory,
and the victory, and the majesty. For all that is in the heaven
and in the earth is thine. Thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and
thou art exalted as head above all. =1 Chronicles 29:11=
*or this bidding*
Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of
our life and labor to the Lord.
<Proper Prefaces>
<Preface of the Lord's Day>
*To be used on Sundays as appointed, but not on the succeeding weekdays*
=1. Of God the Father=
Creator of the light and source of life, who hast made us in
thine image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our
Lord.
*or the following*
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=2. Of God the Son=
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the
week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious
resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
*or this*
=3. Of God the Holy Spirit=
Who by water and the Holy Spirit hast made us a new people
in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth thy glory in all the
world.
<Prefaces for Seasons>
*To be used on Sundays and weekdays alike, except as otherwise
appointed for Holy Days and Various Occasions*
=Advent=
Because thou didst send thy beloved Son to redeem us from
sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life;
that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to
judge the world, we man without shame or fear rejoice to
behold his appearing.
=Incarnation=
Because thou didst give Jesus Christ, thine only Son, to be
born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Ghost,
was made very Man of the substance of the Virgin Mary his
mother; that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin,
and receive power to become thy children.
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=Epiphany=
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast
caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge
of thy glory in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
=Lent=
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who was in every way
tempted as we are, yet did not sin; wy whose grace we are
able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer unto
outselves, but unto him who died for us and rose again.
*or this*
Who dost bid thy faithful people cleanse their hearts, and
prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer
and in works of mercy, and renewed by thy Word and
Sacraments, they may come to the fulness of grace which
thou hast prepared for those who love thee.
=Holy Week=
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who for our sins was lifted
high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to
himself; who by his suffering and death became the author of
eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him.
=Easter=
But chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious
resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the
very Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and hath
taken away the sin of the world; who by his death hath
destroyed death, and by his rising to life again hath won for
us everlasting life.
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=Ascension=
Through thy dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who
after his glorious resurrection manifestly appeared to his
disciples; and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare
a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be, and
reign with him in glory.
=Pentecost=
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose true
promise the Holy Ghost came down [on this day] from
heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead
them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the
confession of one faith, and giving to thy Church the power
to serve thee as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel
to all nations.
<Prefaces for Other Occasions>
=Trinity Sunday=
For with thy co-eternal Son and Holy Spirit, thou art one God,
one Lord, in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Substance;
and we celebrate the one and equal glory of thee, O Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
=All Saints=
Who, in the multitude of thy saints, hast compassed us about
with so great a cloud of witnesses, that we, rejoicing in their
fellowship, may run with patience the race that is set before
us; and, together with them, may receive the crown of glory
that fadeth not away.
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=A Saint=
For the wonderful grace and virtue declared in all thy saints,
who have been chosen vessels of thy grace, and the lights
of the world in their generations.
*or this*
Who in the obedience of thy saints hast given us an example
of righteousness, and in their eternal joy a glorious pledge of
the hope of our calling.
*or this*
Because thou are greatly glorified in the assembly of thy saints.
All thy creatures praise thee, and thy faithful servants bless
thee, confessing before the rulers of this world the great Name
of thine only Son.
=Apostles and Ordinations=
Through the great shepherd of thy flock, Jesus Christ our
Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to
preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to
be with them always, even unto the end of the ages.
=Dedication of a Church=
Through Jesus Christ our great High Priest; in whom we are
build up as living stones of a holy temple, that we might offer
before thee a sacrifice of praise and prayer which is holy and
pleasing in thy sight.
=Baptism=
Because in Jesus Christ our Lord thou hast received us as thy
sons and daughters, made us citizens of thy kingdom, and
given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.
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=Marriage=
Because in the love of wife and husband, thou hast given us
an image of the heavenly Jerusalem, adorned as a bride for
her bridegroom, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who loveth
her and gave himself for her, that he might make the whole
creation new.
=Commemoration of the Dead=
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who rose victorious from the
dead, and doth comfort us with the blessed hope of
everlasting life; for to thy faithful people, O Lord, life is
changed, not ended; and when our mortal body doth lie in
death, there is prepared for us a dwelling place eternal in the
heavens.
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<The Decalogue: Contemporary>
Hear the commandments of God to his people:
I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage.
You shall have no other gods but me.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
You shall not make for yourself any idol.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
You shall not invoke with malice the Name of the Lord your God.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
Honor your father and your mother.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
You shall not commit murder.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
You shall not commit adultery.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
You shall not steal.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
You shall not be a false witness.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.
=Amen. Lord have mercy.=
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<A Penitential Order: Rite Two>
*For use at the beginning of the Liturgy, or as a separate service.*
*A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.*
*The people standing, the Celebrant says*
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
*People* And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost*
*Celebrant* Alleluia. Christ is risen.
*People* The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
*In Lent and on other penitential occasions*
*Celebrant* Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
*People* His mercy endures for ever.
*When used as a separate service, the Exhortation, page 316, may be
read, or a homily preached.*
*The Decalogue may be said, the people kneeling.*
*The Celebrant may read one of the following sentences*
Jesus said, "The first commandments is this: Hear, O Israel:
The Lord your God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your
God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your
mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love
your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment
greater than these." =Mark 12:29-31=
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If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the
truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is
faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. =1 John 1:8,9=
Since we have a great high priest who has pased through the
heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us with confidence draw
near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and
find grace to help in time of need. =Hebrews 4:14,16=
*The Deacon or Celebrant then says*
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
*Silence may be kept.*
*Minister and People*
Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
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*The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands and says*
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you
in eternal life. =Amen.=
*A deacon or lay person using the preceding form substitutes "us" for
"you" and "our" for "your."*
*When this Order is used at the beginning of the Liturgy, the service
continues with the Gloria in excelsis, the Kyrie eleison, or the
Trisagion.*
*When used separately, it concludes with suitable prayers, and the Grace
or a blessing.*
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<Concerning the Celebration>
*It is the bishop's prerogative, when present, to be the principal
celebrant at the Lord's Table, and to preach the Gospel.*
*At all celebrations of the Liturgy, it is fitting that the principal
celebrant, whether bishop or priest, be assisted by other priests, and
by deacons and lay persons.*
*It is appropriate that other priests present stand with the celebrant
at the Altar, and join in the consecration of the gifts, in breaking the
Bread, and in distributing Communion.*
*A deacon should read the Gospel and may lead the Prayers of the People.
Deacons should also serve at the Lord's Table, preparing and placing on
it the offerings of bread and wine, and assisting in the ministration of
the sacrament to the people. In the absence of a deacon, these duties
may be performed by an assisting priest.*
*Lay persons appointed by the celebrant should normally be assigned the
reading of the Lessons which precede the Gospel, and may lead the
Prayers of the People.*
*Morning or Evening Prayer may be used in place of all that precedes the
Peace and the Offertory, provided that a lesson from the Gospel is
always included, and that the intercessions conform to the directions
given for the Prayers of the People.*
*Additional Directions are on page 406.*
<page 355>
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two>
<The Word of God>
*A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.*
*The people standing, the Celebrant says*
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
*People* And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
Amen.
*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost*
*Celebrant* Alleluia. Christ is risen.
*People* The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
*In Lent and on other penitential occasions*
*Celebrant* Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
*People* His mercy endures for ever.
*The Celebrant may say*
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our
hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may
perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name;
through Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
<page 355>
*When appointed, the following hymn or some other song of praise is sung
or said, all standing*
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
*On other occasions the following is used*
Lord, have mercy.
=Christ, have mercy.=
Lord, have mercy.
*or this*
Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
=Have mercy upon us.=
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<The Collect of the Day>
*The Celebrant says to the people*
The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Let us pray.
*The Celebrant says the Collect.*
*People* Amen.
<The Lessons>
*The people sit. One or two Lessons, as appointed, are read,
the Reader first saying*
A Reading (Lesson) from &mdash..
*A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.*
*After each Reading, the Reader may say*
The Word of the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or the Reader may say* Here ends the Reading (Epistle).
*Silence may follow.*
*A Psalm, hymn, or anthem may follow each Reading.*
*Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first
saying*
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ
according to &mdash..
*People* Glory to you, Lord Christ.
<page 358>
*After the Gospel, the Reader says*
The Gospel of the Lord.
*People* Praise to you, Lord Christ.
<The Sermon>
*On Sundays and other Major Feasts there follows, all standing*
<The Nicene Creed>
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
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He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
<The Prayers of the People>
*Prayer is offered with intercession for
The Universal Church, its members, and its mission
The Nation and all in authority
The welfare of the world
The concerns of the local community
Those who suffer and those in any trouble
The departed (with commemoration of a saint when appropriate)*
*See the forms beginning on page 383.*
*If there is no celebration of the Communion, or if a priest is not
available, the service is concluded as directed on page 406.*
<Confession of Sin>
*A Confession of Sin is said here if it has not been said earlier. On
occasion, the Confession may be omitted.*
*One of the sentences from the Penitential Order on page 351 may be
said.*
<page 360>
*The Deacon or Celebrant says*
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
*Silence may be kept.*
*Minister and People*
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we
humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
*The Bishop, when present, or the Priest, stands and says*
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in
eternal life. =Amen.=
<The Peace>
*All stand. The Celebrant says to the people*
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the
Lord.*
<page 363>
<The Holy Communion>
*The Celebrant may begin the Offertory with one of the sentences on page
376, or with some other sentence of Scripture.*
*During the Offertory, a hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.*
*Representatives of the congregation bring the people's offerings of
bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant.
The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the
Altar.*
<The Great Thanksgiving>
*Alternative forms will be found on page 367 and following.*
<Eucharistic Prayer A>
*The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and sings or says*
The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Lift up your hearts.
*People* We lift them to the Lord.
*Celebrant* Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
*People* It is right to give him thanks and praise.
*Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds*
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-
where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth.
*Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other
occasions as appointed.*
<page 362>
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever
sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
*Celebrant and People*
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
*The people stand or kneel.*
*Then the Celebrant continues*
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us
for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become
subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus
Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human
nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the
God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself,
in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole
world.
*At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to
hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine
to be consecrated.*
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our
Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks
to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take,
eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the
remembrance of me."
<page 363>
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you:
This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you
and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink
it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
*Celebrant and People*
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
*The Celebrant continues*
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in
this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death,
resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the
Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new
and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully
receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy,
and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints
into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and
with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor
and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. =AMEN.=
And now, as our Savior
Christ has taught us,
we are bold to day,
<parallel column>
As our Savior Christ
has taught us,
we now pray,
<page 364>
*People and Celebrant*
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed by thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And Forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
<parallel column>
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
<The Breaking of the Bread>
*The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.*
*A period of silence is kept.*
*Then may be sung or said*
[Alleluia.] Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
=Therefore let us keep the feast. [Alleluia.]=
*In Lent, Alleluia is omitted, and may be omitted at other times except
during Easter Season.*
*In place of, or in addition to, the preceding, some other suitable
anthem may be used.*
*Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation*
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
<page 365>
*and may add*
Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and
feed on him in your hearts by faith,
with thanksgiving.
*The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately
deliver it to the people.*
*The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words*
The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in
everlasting life. [=Amen.=]
*or with these words*
The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [=Amen.=]
The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [=Amen.=]
*During the ministration of Communion, hymns, psalms, or anthems may be
sung.*
*When necessary, the Celebrant consecrates additional bread and wine,
using the form on page 408.*
*After Communion, the Celebrant says*
Let us pray.
*Celebrant and People*
Eternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace,
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*or the following*
<page 366>
Almighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and for assuring us in these holy mysteries
that we are living members of the Body of your Son,
and heirs of your eternal kingdom.
And now, Father, send us out
to do the work you have given us to do,
to love and serve you
as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
*The Bishop, when present, or the Priest, may bless the people.*
*The Deacon, or the Celebrant, dismisses them with these words*
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or this*
*Deacon* Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or this*
*Deacon* Let us go forth into the world,
rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or this*
*Deacon* Let us bless the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*From the Easter Vigil through the Day of Pentecost "Alleluia, alleluia"
may be added to any of the dismissals.*
*The People respond* Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
<page 367>
<Alternative Forms
of the Great Thanksgiving>
<Eucharistic Prayer B>
*The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and says*
The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Lift up your hearts.
*People* We lift them to the Lord.
*Celebrant* Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
*People* It is right to give him thanks and praise.
*Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds*
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-
where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth.
*Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other
occasions as appointed.*
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever
sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
*Celebrant and People*
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
<page 368>
*The people stand or kneel.*
*Then the Celebrant continues*
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love
which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling
of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the
prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your
Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from
the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.
In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy
to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error
into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
*At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to
hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine
to be consecrated.*
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took
bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and
gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body,
which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you:
This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you
and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink
it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
*Celebrant and People*
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
<page 369>
*The Celebrant continues*
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you,
O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this
bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon
these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of
Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your
Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him,
being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time,
put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to
that heavenly country where, with [&mdash. and] all your
saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and
daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all
creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our
salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and
for ever. =AMEN.=
And now, as our Savior
Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,
<parallel column>
As our Savior Christ
has taught us,
we now pray,
*Continue with the Lord's Prayer on page 364.*
<Eucharistic Prayer C>
*In this prayer, the lines in italics are spoken by the People.*
*The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says*
The Lord be with you.
=And also with you.=
<page 370>
Lift up your hearts.
=We lift them to the Lord.=
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
=It is right to give him thanks and praise.=
*Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds*
God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of
glory and praise.
=Glory to you for ever and ever.=
At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of
interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses,
and this fragile earth, our island home.
=By your will they were created and have their being.=
From the primal elements you brought forth the human race,
and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us
the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed
your trust; and we turned against one another.
=Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.=
Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets
and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the
fullness of time you sent you only Son, born of a woman, to
fulfill your Law, to open for is the way of freedom and peace.
=By his blood, he reconciled us.
By his wounds, we are healed.=
And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly
chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all
those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to
proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
<page 371>
*Celebrant and People*
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
*The Celebrant continues*
And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and
made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before
you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the
Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.
*At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or lay a hand upon it, and at the words concerning the cup, to hold
or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be
consecrated.*
On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the
blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and
said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do
this for the remembrance of me."
After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and
said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new
Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the
forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the
remembrance of me."
Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this
sacrifice of thanksgiving,
=We celebrate his death and resurrection,
as we await the day of his coming.=
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Lord God of our Fathers: God of Abraham, Isaac, and
Jacob; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our
eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver
us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace
only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for
renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one
body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the
world in his name.
=Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.=
Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus
Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the
Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship,
from generation to generation. =AMEN.=
And now, as our Savior
Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,
<parallel column>
As our Savior Christ
has taught us,
we now pray,
*Continue with the Lord's Prayer on page 364.*
<Eucharistic Prayer D>
*The People remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and sings or says*
The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Lift up your hearts.
*People* We lift them to the Lord.
*Celebrant* Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
*People* It is right to give him thanks and praise.
<page 373>
*Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds*
It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks;
for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light
inaccessible from before time and for ever.
Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all
things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to
rejoice in the splendour of your radiance.
Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you
night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence,
they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and
giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you,
and glorify your Name, as we sing (say),
*Celebrant and People*
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
*The people stand or kneel.*
*Then the Celebrant continues*
We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty
works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your
own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in
obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all
your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you,
you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy
you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find
you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you,
and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation.
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Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of
time you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by
the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of
us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news
of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To
fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising
from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole
creation new.
And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him
who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own
first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in
the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all.
*At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or lay a hand upon it, and at the words concerning the cup, to hold
or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be
consecrated.*
When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his
heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the
world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he took
bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and
gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body,
which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you:
This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you
and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink
it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption.
Recalling Christ's death and his descent among the dead,
proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right
hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from
the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise
you and we bless you.
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*Celebrant and People*
We praise you, we bless you,
we give thanks to you,
and we pray to you, Lord our God.
*The Celebrant continues*
Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy
Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying
them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people,
the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood
of your Son Jesus Christ.
Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one
body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise
of your Name.
Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic
Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its
unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.
[Remember (NN. and) all who minister in your Church.]
[Remember all your people, and those who seek your truth.]
[Remember &mdash..]
[Remember all who have died in the peace of Christ, and
those whose faith is known to you alone; bring them into
the place of eternal joy and light.]
And grant that we may find our inheritance with [the Blessed
Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs,
(with &mdash.) and] all the saints whe have found favor
with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them
and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and
glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, for ever and for ever. =AMEN.=
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And now, as our Savior
Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,
<parallel column>
As our Savior Christ
has taught us,
we now pray,
*Continue with the Lord's Prayer on page 364.*
<Offertory Sentences>
*One of the following, or some other appropriate sentence of Scripture,
may be used*
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and make good
your vows to the Most High. =Psalm 50:14=
Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring
offering and come into his courts. =Psalm 96:8=
Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an
offering and sacrifice to God. =Ephesians 5:2=
I appeal to you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present
yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual worship. =Romans 12:1=
If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember
that your brother has something against you, leave your gift
there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your
brother, and then come and offer your gift. =Matthew 5:23, 24=
Through Christ let us continually offer to God the sacrifice of
praise, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his Name.
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But do not neglect to do good and to share what you have,
for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. =Hebrews 13:14, 15=
O Lord our God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor
and power; because you have created all things, and by your
will they were created and have their being. =Revelation 4:11=
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the
victor, and the majesty. For everything in heaven and on
earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom, and you are
exalted as head over all. =1 Chronicles 19:11=
*or this bidding*
Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and
labor to the Lord.
<Proper Prefaces>
<Preface of the Lord's Day>
*To be used on Sundays as appointed, but not on the succeeding weekdays*
=1. Of God the Father=
For you are the source of light and life, you made is in your image, and
called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
*or this*
=2. Of God the Son=
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the
week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious
resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
*or the following*
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=3. Of God the Holy Spirit=
For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new
people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in
all the world.
<Prefaces for Seasons>
*To be used on Sundays, and weekdays alike, except as otherwise
appointed for Holy Days and Various Occasions*
<Advent>
Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and
to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come
again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without
shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.
<Incarnation>
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by
the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh
of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the
bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
<Epiphany>
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new
light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the
face of your son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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<Lent>
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who was tempted in every way as we are,
yot did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil,
and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us
and rose again.
*or this*
You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy
for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in works of
mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, they may come to the
fullness of grace which you have prepared for those who love you.
<Holy Week>
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the
cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his
suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all
who put their trust in him.
<Easter>
But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of
your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was
sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death
he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for
us everlasting life.
<Ascension>
Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. After his
glorious resurrection he openly appeared to his disciples, and in their
sight ascended into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is,
there we might also be, and reign with him in glory.
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<Pentecost>
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true promise, the
Holy Spirit came down [on this day] from heaven, lighting upon the
disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting
peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to
your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach
the Gospel to all nations.
<Prefaces for Other Occasions>
<Trinity Sunday>
For with your co-eternal Son and Holy Spirit, you are one God, one Lord,
in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Being; and we celebrate the one
and equal glory of you, O Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.
<All Saints>
For in the multitudeof your saints you have surrounded us with a great
cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run
with endurance the race that is set before us; and, together with them,
receive the crown of glory that never fades away.
<A Saint>
For the wonderful grace and virtue declared in all your saints, who have
been the chosen vessels of your grace, and the lights of the world in
their generations.
*or this*
Because in the obedience of your saints you have given us an example of
righteousness, and in their eternal joy a glorious pledge of the hope of
our calling.
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*or this*
Because you are greatly glorified in the assembly of your
saints. All your creatures praise you, and your faithful
servants bless you, confessing before the rulers of this world
the great Name of your only Son.
<Apostles and Ordinations>
Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our
Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to
preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to
be with them always, even to the end of the ages.
<Dedication of a Church>
Through Jesus Christ our great High Priest; in whom we are
built up as living stones of a holy temple, that we might offer
before you a sacrifice of praise and prayer which is holy and
pleasing in your sight.
<Baptism>
Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your
sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and
given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.
<Marriage>
Because in the love of wife and husband, you have given us
an image of the heavenly Jerusalem, adorned as a bride for
her bridegroom, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who loves
her and gave himself for her, that he might make the whole
creation new.
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Commemoration of the Dead
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who rose victorious from the
dead, and comforts us with the blessed hope of everlasting
life. For to your faithful people, O Lord, life is changed, not
ended; and when our mortal body lies in death, there is
prepared for us a dwelling place eternal in the heavens.
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<The Prayers of the People>
*Prayer is offered with intercession for
The Universal Church, its members, and its mission
The Nation and all in authority
The welfare of the world
The concerns of the local community
Those who suffer and those in any trouble
The departed (with commemoration of a saint when appropriate)*
*Any of the forms which follow may be used.*
*Adaptations or insertions suitable to the occasion may be made.*
*Any of the forms may be conformed to the language of the Rite being
used.*
*A bar in the margin indicates petitions which may be omitted.*
*The Celebrant may introduce the Prayers with a sentence of invitation
related to the occasion, or the season, or the Proper of the Day.*
<Form I>
*Deacon or other leader*
With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the
Lord, saying "Lord, have mercy."
[[For the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of God,
and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=]]
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church
of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
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For our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray
to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in
authority, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
For this city (town, village, &mdash.), for every city and
community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to
the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
[[For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of
the earth, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=]]
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the
wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
[[For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air [or
through outer space], let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=]]
For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and
for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
[[For &mdash., let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=]]
For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the
destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who
remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for
all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
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For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and
degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
[[For the absolution and remission of our sins and offenses, let us
pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=]]
That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without
suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
=Lord, have mercy.=
[[Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us, O
Lord, by thy grace.
=Lord, have mercy.=]]
In the communion of [&mdash. and of all the] saints, let
us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to
Christ our God.
=To thee, O Lord our God.=
*Silence.*
*The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.*
<Form II>
*In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their
own prayers, either silently or aloud.*
I ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world;
for our Bishop(s) &mdash.; for this gathering; and for all
ministers and people.
Pray for the Church.
*Silence*
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I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations;
and for the well-being of all people.
Pray for justice and peace.
*Silence*
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the
oppressed, and those in prison.
Pray for those in any need or trouble.
*Silence*
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper
knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.
*Silence*
I ask your prayers for the departed [especially &mdash.].
Pray for those who have died.
*Silence*
[[Members of the congregation may ask the prayers or the
thanksgivings of those present
I ask your prayers for &mdash..
I ask your thanksgiving for &mdash.]]
*Silence*
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored
[especially _________ whom we remember today].
Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
*Silence*
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*The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.*
<Form III>
*The Leader and People pray responsively*
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
=That we all may be one.=
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and
humbly serve you;
=That your Name may be glorified by al people.=
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
=That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and
Sacraments.=
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations
of the world;
=That there may be justice and peace on the earth.=
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
=That our works may find favor in your sight.=
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
=That they may be delivered from their distress.=
Give to the departed eternal rest.
=Let light perpetual shine upon them.=
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
=May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.=
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
*Silence*
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*The People may add their own petitions.*
*The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.*
<Form IV>
*Deacon or other leader*
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may
be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal
your glory in the world.
*Silence*
Lord, in your mercy
=Hear our prayer.=
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the
ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another
and serve the common good.
*Silence*
Lord, in your mercy
=Hear our prayer.=
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation,
that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others
and to your honor and glory.
*Silence*
Lord, in your mercy
=Hear our prayer.=
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant
that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he
loves us.
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*Silence*
Lord, in your mercy
=Hear our prayer.=
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or
spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and
bring them the joy of your salvation.
*Silence*
Lord, in your mercy
=Hear our prayer.=
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will
for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share
with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
*Silence*
Lord, in your mercy
=Hear our prayer.=
*The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.*
<Form V>
*Deacon or other leader*
In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, "Lord, have mercy"
(or "Kyrie eleison").
For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth
and love, and be found without fault at the day of your
coming, we pray to your, O Lord.
*Here and after every petition the People respond*
=Kyrie eleison.= *or* =Lord, have mercy.=
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For &N. our Presiding Bishop, for &N. (&N.) our own Bishop(s),
for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people
of God, we pray to you, O Lord.
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our
divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the
Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may
preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O
Lord.
[[For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost
their faith, we that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we
pray to you, O Lord.]]
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and
forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray
to you, O Lord.
For those in positions of public trust [especially &mdash.],
that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and
freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.
[[For all who live and work in this community [especially
&mdash.], we pray to you, O Lord.]]
[[For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use
of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from
poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.]]
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for
refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may
be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
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For this =congregation= [for those who are present, and for
those who are absent], that we may be delivered from
hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we
do, we pray to you, O Lord.
[[For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all
whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord.]]
[[For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the
grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives, we pray to you, O
Lord.]]
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for
our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from
anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to
you, O Lord.
[[For &mdash., we pray to you, O Lord.]]
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and
those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the
saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain
or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of [the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, (=blessed
&N.=) and] all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another,
and all our life to Christ our God.
=To you, O Lord our God.=
*Silence*
*The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect, or the following Doxology*
For yours is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and
for ever. =Amen.=
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<Form VI>
*The Leader and People pray responsively*
In peace, we pray to your, Lord God.
*Silence*
For all people in their daily life and work;
=For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who
are alone.=
For this community, the nation, and the world;
=For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.=
For the just and proper use of your creation;
=For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.=
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
=For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the
needy.=
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
=For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.=
For [&N. our Presiding Bishop, and &N. (&N.) our Bishop(s); and for] all
bishops and other ministers;
=For all who serve God in his Church.=
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
*Silence*
*The People may add their own petitions*
Hear us, Lord;
=For your mercy is great.=
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We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
*Silence*
*The People may add their own thanksgivings*
We will exalt you, O God our King;
=And praise your Name for ever and ever.=
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in
your eternal kingdom.
*Silence*
*The People may add their own petitions*
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
=Who put their trust in you.=
[[We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
*Silence may be kept.*
*Leader and People*
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.]]
*The Celebrant concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect.*
<The Collect at the Prayers>
*For the concluding Collect, the Celebrant selects
(a) a Collect appropriate to the season or occasion being celebrated;
(b) a Collect expressive of some special need in the life of the local
congregation;
(c) a Collect for the mission of the Church;
(d) a general Collect such as the following:*
<1>
Lord, hear the prayers of =thy= people; and what we have
asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the
glory of =thy= Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
<2>
Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in
the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we
pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our
sinfulness, but as your know and love us in your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. =Amen.=
<3>
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and
earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and
strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
=Amen.=
<4>
Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask:
Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those
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good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot
ask, grant us for the save of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
=Amen.=
<5>
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in
the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us
and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O
lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit, now and for ever. =Amen.=
<6>
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, "Peace I give
to you; my own peace I leave with you:" Regard not our sins,
but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and
unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the
Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. =Amen.=
<7>
Hasten, O Father, the coming of =thy= kingdom; and grant that
we =thy= servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold
=thy= Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ,
our only Mediator and Advocate. =Amen.=
<8>
Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one
with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our
earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this
fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be
surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We
ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our
intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives
and reigns for ever and ever. =Amen.=
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<Communion under Special Circumstances>
*This form is intended for use with those who for reasonable cause
cannot be present at a public celebration of the Eucharist.*
*When persons are unable to be present for extended periods, it is
desirable that the priest arrange to celebrate the Eucharist with them
from time to time on a regular basis, using either the Proper of the Day
or one of those appointed for Various Occasions. If it is necessary to
shorten the service, the priest may begin the celebration at the
Offertory, but it is desirable that a passage from the Gospel first be
read.*
*At other times, or when desired, such persons may be communicated from
the reserved Sacrament, using the following form.*
*It is desirable that fellow parishoners, relatives, and friends be
present, when possible, to communicate with them.*
*The Celebrant, whether priest or deacon, reads a passage of Scripture
appropriate to the day or occasion, or else one of the following*
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that
whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
=John 3:16=
Jesus said, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall
not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst."
=John 6:35=
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Jesus said, "I am the living bread which came down from
heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live for ever; and
the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my
flesh. For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink
indeed. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in
me, and I in him." =John 6:51, 55-56=
Jesus said, "Abide in me, as I in you. As the branch cannot
bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can
you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the
branches. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much
fruit, and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved
me, so have I loved you; abide in my love." =John 15:4-5a, 8-9=
*After the Reading, the Celebrant may comment on it briefly.*
*Suitable prayers may be offered, concluding with the following or some
other Collect*
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he
suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood:
Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in
remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy
mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who lives and
reigns for ever and ever. =Amen.=
*A Confession of Sin may follow. The following or some other form is
used*
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
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We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
*The Priest alone says*
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in
eternal life. =Amen.=
*A deacon using the preceding form substitutes "us" for "you" and "our"
for "your."*
*The Peace may then be exchanged.*
*The Lord's Prayer is said, the Celebrant first saying*
Let us pray in the words our Savior Christ has taught us.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
/on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
/who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
<parallel column>
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
/on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
/who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
how and for ever. Amen.
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*The Celebrant may say the following Invitation*
The Gifts of God for the People of God
*and may add* Take them in remembrance that Christ died for
you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith,
with thanksgiving.
*The Sacrament is administered with the following or other words*
The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in
everlasting life. [=Amen.=]
*One of the usual postcommunion prayers is then said, or the following*
Gracious Father, we give you praise and thanks for this Holy
Communion of the Body and Blood of your beloved Son
Jesus Christ, the pledge of our redemption; and we pray that
it may bring us forgiveness of our sins, strength in our
weakness, and everlasting salvation; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. =Amen.=
*The service concludes with a blessing or with a dismissal*
Let us bless the Lord.
=Thanks be to God.=
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<An Order for Celebrating
the Holy Eucharist>
*This rite requires careful preparation by the Priest and other
participants.*
*It is not intended for use at the principal Sunday or weekly
celebration of the Holy Eucharist.*
<The People and Priest>
<Gather in the Lord's Name>
<Proclaim and Respond to the Word of God>
*The proclamation and response may include readings, sons, talk, dance,
instrumental music, other art forms, silence. A reading from the Gospel
is always included.*
<Pray for the World and the Church>
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<Exchange the Peace>
*Either here or elsewhere in the service, all greet one another in the
name of the Lord.*
<Prepare the Table>
*Some of those present prepare the table; the bread, the cup of wine,
and other offerings, are placed upon it.*
<Make Eucharist>
*The Great Thanksgiving is said by the Priest in the name of the
gathering, using one of the eucharistic prayers provided.*
*The people respond--Amen!*
<Break the Bread>
<Share the Gifts of God
*The Body and Blood of the Lord are shared in a reverent manner; after
all have received, any of the Sacrament that remains is then consumed.*
*When a common meal or Agape is a part of the celebration, it follows
here.*
<At the Great Thanksgiving>
*In making Eucharist, the Celebrant uses one of the Eucharistic Prayers
from Rite One or Rite Two, or one of the following forms*
<Form 1>
*Celebrant* The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Lift up your hearts.
*People* We lift them to the Lord.
*Celebrant* Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
*People* It is right to give him thanks and praise.
*The Celebrant gives thanks to God the Father for his work in creation
and his revelation of himself to his people;*
*Recalls before God, when appropriate, the particular occasion being
celebrated;*
*Incorporates or adapts the Proper Preface of the Day, if desired.*
[[*If the Sanctus is to be included, it is introduced with these or
similar words*
And so we join the saints and angels in proclaiming your glory, as we
sing (say),
*Celebrant and People*
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
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*The Celebrant now praises God for the salvation of the world through
Jesus Christ our Lord.*
*The Prayer continues with these words*
And so, Father, we bring you these gifts. Sanctify them by
your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood
of Jesus Christ our Lord.
*At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to
hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine
to be consecrated.*
On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the
blessing, and gave it to his friends, and
said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and
said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new
Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the
forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the
remembrance of me."
Father, we now celebrate the memorial of your Son. By
means of this holy bread and cup, we show forth the sacrifice
of his death, and proclaims his resurrection, until he comes
again.
Gather us by this Holy Communion into one body in your
Son Jesus Christ. Make us a living sacrifice of praise.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and
for ever. AMEN.
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<Form 2>
*Celebrant* The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love
of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be
with you all.
*People* And also with you.
*Celebrant* Lift up your hearts.
*People* We lift them to the Lord.
*Celebrant* Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
*People* It is right to give him thanks and praise.
*The Celebrant gives thanks to God the Father for his work in creation
and his revelation of himself to his people;*
*Recalls before God, when appropriate, the particular occasion being
celebrated;*
*Incorporates or adapts the Proper Preface of the Day, if desired.*
[[*If the Sanctus is to be included, it is introduced with these or
similar words*
And so we join the saints and angels in proclaiming your glory, as we
sing (say),
*Celebrant and People*
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.]]
*The Celebrant now praises God for the salvation of the world through
Jesus Christ our Lord.*
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*At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to
hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine
to be consecrated.*
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our
Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks
to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said,
"Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this
for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you:
This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you
and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink
it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Recalling now his suffering and death, and celebrating his
resurrection and ascension, we await his coming in glory.
Accept, O Lord, our sacrifice of praise, this memorial of our
redemption.
Send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts. Let them be for us
the Body and Blood of your Son. And grant that we who eat
this bread and drink this cup may be filled with your life and
goodness.
*The Celebrant then prays that all may receive the benefits of Christ's
work, and the renewal of the Holy Spirit.*
*The Prayer concludes with these or similar words*
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and
with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor
and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
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*Additional Directions*
*The Holy Table is spread with a clean white cloth during the
celebration.*
*When the Great Litany is sung or said immediately before the Eucharist,
the Litany concludes with the Kyries, and the Eucharist begins with the
Salutation and the Collect of the Day. The Prayers of the People
following the Creed may be omitted.*
*When a psalm is used, it may be concluded with Gloria Patri. In Rite
One services, the following form of the Gloria may be used:*
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
*The Kyrie eleison (or "Lord, have mercy") may be sung or said in
threefold, sixfold, or ninefold form. The Trisagion, "Holy God", may be
sung or said three times, or antiphonally.*
*Gloria in excelsis, or the hymn used in place of it, is sung or said
from Christmas Day through the Feast of the Epiphany; on Sundays from
Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost, on all the days of Easter Week,
and on Ascension Day; and at other times as desired; but it is not used
on the Sundays or ordinary weekdays of Advent or Lent.*
*It is desirable that the Lessons be read from a lectern or pulpit, and
that the Gospel be read from the same lectern, or from the pulpit, or
from the midst of the congregation. It is desirable that the Lessons
and the Gospel be read from a book or books of appropriate size and
dignity.*
*When a portion of the congregation is composed of persons whose native
tongue is other than English, a reader appointed by the celebrant may
read the Gospel in the language of the people, either in place of, or in
addition to, the Gospel in English.*
*If there is no Communion, all that is appointed through the Prayers of
the People may be said. (If it is desired to include a Confession of
Sin, the
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service begins with the Penitential Order.) A hymn or anthem may then
be sung, and the offerings of the people received. The service may then
conclude with the Lord's Prayer; and with either the Grace or a
blessing, or with the exchange of the Peace.*
*In the absence of a priest, all that is described above, except for the
blessing, may be said by a deacon, or, if there is no deacon, by a lay
reader.*
*The greeting, "The peace of the Lord be always with you," is addressed
to the entire assembly. In the exchange between individuals which may
follow, any appropriate words of greeting may be used. If preferred,
the exchange of the Peace may take place at the time of the
administration of the Sacrament (before or after the sentence of
Invitation).*
*Necessary announcements may be made before the service, after the
Creed, before the Offertory, or at the end of the service, as
convenient.*
*It is the function of a deacon to make ready the Table for the
celebration, preparing and placing upon it the bread and wine. It is
customary to add a little water to the wine. The deacon may be assisted
by other ministers.*
*During the Great Thanksgiving, it is appropriate that there be only one
chalice on the Altar, and, if need be, a flagon of wine from which
additional chalices may be filled after the Breaking of the Bread.*
*The following anthem may be used at the Breaking of the Bread:*
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
grant us peace.
*While the people are coming forward to receive Communion, the celebrant
receives the Sacrament in both kinds. The bishops, priests, and deacons
at the Holy Table then communicate, and after them the
people.*
*Opportunity is always to be given to every communicant to receive the
consecrated Bread and Wine separately. But the Sacrament may be*
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received in both kinds simultaneously, in a manner approved by the
bishop.*
*When the celebrant is assisted by a deacon or another priest, it is
customary for the celebrant to administer the consecrated Bread and the
assistant the Chalice. When several deacons or priests are present,
some may administer the Bread and others the Wine. In the absence of
sufficient deacons and priests, lay persons licensed by the bishop
according to the canon may administer the Chalice.*
*If the consecrated Bread or Wine does not suffice for the number of
communicants, the celebrant is to return to the Holy Table, and
consecrate more of either or both, by saying*
Hear us, O heavenly Father, and with thy (your) Word and
Holy Spirit bless and sanctify this bread (wine) that it, also,
may be the Sacrament of the precious Body (Blood) of thy
(your) Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who took bread (the cup)
and said, "This is my Body (Blood)." =Amen.=
*or else the celebrant may consecrate more of both kinds, saying again
the words of the Eucharistic Prayer, beginning with the words which
follow the Sanctus, and ending with the Invocation (in the case of
Eucharistic Prayer C, ending with the narrative of the Institution).*
*When the service of a priest cannot be obtained, the bishop may, at
discretion, authorize a deacon to distribute Holy Communion to the
congregation from the reserved Sacrament in the following manner:
1. After the Liturgy of the Word (and the receiving of the people's
offering), the deacon reverently places the consecrated Sacrament on the
Altar, during which time a communion hymn may be sung.
2. The Lord's Prayer is then said, the deacon first saying, "Let us
pray in the words our Savior Christ hath (has) taught us."
3. And then, omitting the breaking of the Bread, the deacon proceeds
with what follows in the liturgy as far as the end of the postcommunion
prayer, and then dismisses the people.*
*If any of the consecrated Bread or Wine remain, apart from any which
may be required for the Communion of the sick, or of others who for
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weighty cause could not be present at the celebration, or for the
administration of Communion by a deacon to a congregation when no priest
is available, the celebrant or deacon, and other communicants,
reverently eat and drink it, either after the Communion of the people or
after the Dismissal.*
*A hymn may be sung before or after the postcommunion prayer.*
*Disciplinary Rubrics*
*If the priest knows that a person who is living a notoriously evil life
intends to come to Communion, the priest shall speak to that person
privately, and tell =him= that =he= may not come to the Holy Table until
=he= has given clear proof of repentance and amendment of life.*
*The priest shall follow the same procedure with those who have done
wrong to their neighbors and are a scandal to the other members of the
congregation, not allowing such persons to receive Communion until they
have made restitution for the wrong they have done, or have at least
promised to do so.*
*When the priest sees that there is hatred between members of the
congregation, =he= shall speak privately to them, telling them that they
may not receive Communion until they have forgiven each other. And if
the person or persons on one side truly forgive the others and desire
and promise to make up for their faults, but those on the other side
refuse to forgive, the priest shall allow those who are penitent to come
to Communion, but not those who are stubborn.*
*In all such cases, the priest is required to notify the bishop, within
fourteen days at the most, giving the reasons for refusing Communion.*
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<Pastoral Offices>
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<Concerning the Service>
*In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an
early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared,
to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the
responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands
by the bishop.*
*Those baptized as adults, unless baptized with laying on of hands by a
bishop, are also expected to make a public affirmation of their faith
and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism in the presence
of a bishop and to receive the laying on of hands.*
*When there is no Baptism, the rites of Confirmation, Reception, and the
Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows are administered in the following form.*
*If desired, the hymn Gloria in excelsis may be sung immediately after
the opening versicles and before the salutation, The Lord be with you."*
*The Nicene Creed is not used at this service.*
*It is appropriate that the oblations of bread and wine be presented by
persons newly confirmed.*
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<Confirmation
with forms for Reception and for
the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows>
*A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung*
*The people standing, the Bishop says*
Blessed by God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
*People* And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost*
Alleluia. Christ is risen.
*People* The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
*In Lent and on other penitential occasions*
*Bishop* Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
*People* His mercy endures for ever.
*The Bishop then continues*
There is one Body and one Spirit;
*People* There is one hope in God's call to us;
*Bishop* One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
*People* One God and Father of all.
*Bishop* The Lord be with you.
*People* And also with you.
*Bishop* Let us pray.
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<The Collect of the Day>
*People* Amen.
*At the principal service on a Sunday or other feast, the Collect and
Lessons are properly those of the Day. At the discretion of the bishop,
however, the Collect (page 203 or 254) and one or more of the Lessions
provided "At Confirmation" (page 929) may be substituted.*
<The Lessons>
*The people sit. One or two Lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader
first saying*
A Reading (Lesson) from &mdash.
*A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.*
*After each Reading the Reader may say*
The Word of the Lord.
*People* Thanks be to God.
*or the Reader may say* Here ends the Reading (Epistle).
*Silence may follow.*
*A Psalm, hymn, or anthem may follow each Reading.*
*Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first
saying*
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to &mdash..
*People* Glory to you, Lord Christ.
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*After the Gospel, the Reader says*
The Gospel of the Lord.
*People* Praise to you, Lord Christ.
<The Sermon>
<Presentation and Examination
of the Candidates>
*The Bishop says*
The Candidate(s) will now be presented.
*Presenters* I present =these persons= for Confirmation.
*or* I present =these persons= to be received into this
Communion.
*or* I present these persons who desire to reaffirm
their baptismal vows.
*The Bishop asks the candidates*
Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil?
*Candidate* I do.
*Bishop*
Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
*Candidate*
I do, and with God's grace I will follow him as my Savior
and Lord.
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*After all have been presented, the Bishop addresses the congregation,
saying*
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power
to support these persons in their life in Christ?
*People* We will.
*The Bishop then says these or similar words*
Let us join with =those= who =are= committing =themselves=
to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
<The Baptismal Covenant>
*Bishop* Do you believe in God the Father?
*People* I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
*Bishop* Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
*People* I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
*Bishop* Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
*People* I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
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the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
*Bishop* Will you cont