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The Holy EucharistThe Word of God A hymn, Psalm, or anthem may be sung.
In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost Celebrant In Lent and on other penitential occasions Celebrant The Celebrant says |
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| The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. |
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Then the Ten Commandments (page 244) may be said, or the following Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: Here is sung or said
in threefold or ninefold form, or this Holy God, When appointed, the following hymn is sung or said, in addition to, or in place of, the preceding, all standing. Glory be to God on high, We praise thee, we bless thee, For thou only art holy; |
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The Collect of the Day The Celebrant says to the people The Lord be with you. The Celebrant says the Collect. People Amen. |
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The Lessons The people sit. One or two Lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader first saying A Reading (Lesson) from _______ A citation giving chapter and verse may be added. The Word of the Lord. 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 |
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After the Gospel, the Reader says The Gospel of the Lord. The Sermon On Sundays and other Major Feasts there follows, all standing |
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The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, And in one Lord Jesus Christ, And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and Giver of Life, The Prayers of the People Intercession is offend according to the following form, or in one of the forms beginning on page 289. 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. 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 Majesty, 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 _____________], 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 _________], 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 [ and] all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. Additional petitions and thanksgivings may be included here. And we also bless Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen. |
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Confession of Sin A Confession of Sin is said here if it has not been said before. On occasion. the confession may be omitted. The Deacon or Celebrant says the following, or else the Exhortation on page 242. 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 take this holy Sacrament to your comfort] 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. Minister and People Almighty God, or this Most merciful God, 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. |
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The Celebrant may then say one or more of the following sentences, first saying Hear what comfortable words our Savior Christ saith unto 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 So God 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 Hear also what St. Paul saith. Hear also what St. John saith. |
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The peace of the Lord be always with you. The Offertory The Celebrant may begin the Offertory with one of the sentences on page 303, or with some other sentence of Scripture.
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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. |
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The Celebrant may then face the people and say Pray, brethren, that this my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty. People May the Lord receive this sacrifice at thy hands, to the praise and glory of his Name, both to our benefit and that or all his holy Church. |
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Alternate forms will be found beginning on page 269. The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says The Lord be with you. Then, facing the Altar, 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. Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed. The Prefaces are found on pages 282-288. 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:
The people kneel. 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 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. 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 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 offenses, 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, 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; In Lent, Alleluia is omitted, and may be omitted at other times except during Easter Season. |
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or the following if it has not been said earlier The peace of the Lord be always with you. |
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O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, 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 1lable. 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 our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, that] that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen. Facing the people. the Celebrant may say the following Invitation The Gifts of God for the People of Godand may add Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts
by faith, with thanksgiving.
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or the following
Celebrant and People Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my
soul shall be healed. |
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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 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. After Communion the Celebrant says |
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The People may join in saying one of the following prayers. or a proper post-communion prayer
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| Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost vouchsafe to feed us
who have duly received 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,
which is the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thine
everlasting kingdom by the merits of his most precious death and passion. 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. |
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| or in this form 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 thine 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. |
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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 or this The blessing of God Almighty, the The Deacon, or the Celebrant, may dismiss the people with these words Let us go forth in the name of Christ. or the following Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. or this Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. or this Deacon Let us bless the Lord. From the Easter Vigil through the Day of Pentecost "Alleluia, alleluia" may be added to any of he dismissals and responses. In some places it is customary to read the Last Gospel here. After the introduction, the people
respond "Glory be to thee, O Lord." At the conclusion, the people respond "Thanks be to God."
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Alternative Forms Eucharistic Prayer II The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says The Lord be with you. Then, facing the Altar, 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. 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:
The people kneel. 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. 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 may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, 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 263. |
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Eucharistic Prayer A The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest. faces them and sings or says The Lord be with you. Then, facing the Altar, 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. 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:
The people kneel. Then the Celebrant continues Holy and gracious Father: In thine infinite love thou didst make us for thyself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, thou didst mercifully send Jesus Christ, thine only-begotten and eternal Son, to share our humanity, to live and die as one of us, and to reconcile us unto thee, who art the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and there made an offering of himself in obedience to thy will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. 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 in which he was betrayed unto suffering and death, our Lord Jesus took bread; and when he had given thanks unto thee, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take, eat: This is my body, which is given for you. Do this for the 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 Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, for the remembrance of me." Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and people Christ has died. The Celebrant continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his blessed death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, we offer unto thee these gifts. Sanctify them, we beseech thee, by thy Holy Spirit, that they may be for thy people the Body and Blood of thy Son, Jesus Christ, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Do thou likewise All this we ask through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom and with whom and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 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 263.
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Eucharistic Prayer B The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says The Lord be with you. Then, facing the Altar, 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, On 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:
The people kneel. Then the Celebrant continues Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we give thanks unto thee for the goodness and love which thou hast revealed unto us in creation; in the calling of Israel as thine own people; in thy Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, thy Son Jesus Christ. For in the fulness of time thou didst send him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, thou hast delivered us from evil and made us worthy to stand before thee. In him, thou hast 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 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 unto thee, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the 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 Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, for the remembrance of me." Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, The Celebrant continues And according to his command, O Father, we offer unto thee this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, presenting unto thee from thy creation, O Lord of all, this bread and this cup. We beseech thee, gracious Father, to send thy 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 thy Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 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 263. |
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Eucharistic Prayer D The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says The Lord be with you. The Celebrant continues It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, to glorify thee, O Father, and to give thanks unto thee, for thou alone art God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before all time and for ever. Fountain of life and Source of all goodness, thou hast made all things and didst fill them with thy blessing, creating them to rejoice in the splendor of thy radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand before thee to serve thee night and day; and, beholding the glory of thy presence, they offer thee unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we praise thee, and glorify thy Name, saying, Celebrant and People Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts:
The People kneel. Then the Celebrant continues We acclaim thee, holy Lord, glorious in power, whose mighty works reveal thy wisdom and love. Thou hast formed us in thine own image, giving the whole world into our care, that in obedience unto thee, our Maker, we might rule and serve all thy creatures. When our disobedience took us far from thee, thou didst not abandon us to the power of death, but in thy mercy thou didst come to our help, that in seeking thee we might find thee. Again and again thou didst call us into covenant with thee, and through the prophets thou didst teach us to hope for salvation. Thou didst so love the world, O Father, that in the fullness of time thou didst send thine only-begotten Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. 1b the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. That thy purpose might be fulfilled, he gave himself up unto death; and rising from the grave he destroyed death and made the whole creation new. And that we might live no longer unto ourselves, but unto him who died for us and rose again, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, bringing 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 upon any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated. When the hour had come for him to be glorified by thee, 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 unto thee, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the 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 Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, for the remembrance of me. " And now, O Father, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ's death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to thy right hand, awaiting his coming in glory, and offering unto thee, from the gifts which thou hast given us, this bread and this cup, we praise thee and we bless thee. Celebrant and People We praise thee, we bless thee, The Celebrant continues We beseech thee, O Lord, that in thy goodness and mercy thy Holy Spirit may descend upon us and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and revealing them as holy gifts for thy holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant that all who share this bread and this cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of thy Name. Remember, O Lord, thy one holy catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the Blood of thy Christ. Reveal her unity, guard her faith, and preserve her in peace. [Remember N., our chief Bishop; N. (and N.), our Bishop(s); the reverend clergy of this parish; (N. and N.), and all who minister in thy Church.] [Remember all thy people and those who seek thy truth.] [Remember _____.] [Remember (N., and) all who have died in the peace of Christ, and those whose faith is known to thee alone; bring them into the place of eternal happiness, joy and light.] And grant that we may find our inheritance with the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, (with N.,) and with all the saints who have found favor with thee in ages past. We praise thee in union with them and give thee glory through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ all honor and glory be unto thee, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, Continue with the Lord', Prayer, page 263. |
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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 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. 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 may 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. 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; by whose grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer unto ourselves, 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 fullness 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. 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. 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 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. A Saint For the wonderful grace and virtue declared in all thy saints, who have been the 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 art 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 built 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. 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. The following Prefaces may be used, if desired. Of Christ the King Because thou hast anointed thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ our Lord with the oil of gladness, to be a Priest for ever, and to be King over all mankind; that when he had rendered himself a spotless sacrifice of peace upon the Altar of the Cross, he might fulfill the mystery of our redemption; and having brought all creatures under his governance, might present unto thine infinite Majesty, a kingdom universal and everlasting; a kingdom of truth and life; a kingdom of sanctity and grace; a kingdom of justice, love, and peace. Of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary And that on the Festival of Joseph the blessed, we should praise, bless, and tell forth thy wonders; who being a righteous man was espoused to the Virgin Mother of God by thine appointment; a faithful and wise servant, made ruler of thy household; that in the office of a father he should guard thine only-begotten Son, conceived by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost, even Jesus Christ our Lord. Of the Blessed Virgin Mary And that on the Festival of Blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, we should praise, bless, and tell forth thy wonders; in that by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost, she conceived thine only-begotten Son, and without loss to the glory of her abiding maidenhood, brought forth for man the light eternal, even Jesus Christ our Lord. Of the Cross Because, on the wood of the Cross, thou gavest mankind salvation; that so, whence death arose, life might also rise again: and that the foe, who by a tree bad conquered, by this Tree might be overcome, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Of the Dedication Who as the giver of all good things dwellest in this House of Prayer reared by human hands, and by the unceasing operation of thy grace dost sanctify the Church which thou thyself has founded. And verily thy Church is the true House of Prayer, of which these visible buildings are but the figures. It is the Temple of the habitation of thy glory, the Throne of unchanging truth, the Holy Place wherein everlasting love abideth. It is the Ark which bringeth us, who are delivered from the deluge of the world, into the haven of salvation. It is the beloved and only Bride which Christ hath purchased with his Blood and quickened by his Spirit; in whose bosom we, who have been regenerated by thy grace, are fed with the milk of the Word, are strengthened with the Bread of Life, and are comforted by the help of thy mercy. This is that Bride that on earth, being holpen by the Bridegroom, fighteth the good fight of faith, and being crowned by him in heaven, singeth the songs of triumphant joy.
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Prayers of the People The following forms may be used in place of the Prayer for the Whole Stale of Christ's Church and the World, if desired. Form I With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, "Lord, have mercy." |
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| 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. |
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For our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. For this city [town, village, ________________], for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. |
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For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, let us pray to the Lord. For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air (or through outer space), let us pray to the Lord. |
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| 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. |
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| For ______________, 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. For the absolution and remission of our sins and offenses, let us pray to the Lord. That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord. Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us, O Lord, by thy grace. |
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Silence. The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. The service may continue with the Confession on page 256. Form II In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud. I bid your prayers for God's people throughout the world; for our Bishop(s) ____________for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Silence I bid your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Silence I bid your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Silence I bid your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Silence I bid your prayers for the Silence |
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Members of the congregation may ask the prayers or the thanksgivings of those present I bid your prayers for _________ Silence |
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Silence. The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. The service may continue with the Confession on page 256. Father, we pray for thy holy Catholic Church; Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve thee; We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; Give us grace to do thy will in all that we undertake; Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; Give to the We praise thee for [the Blessed Virgin Mary, Blessed __________ and] all thy saints who have entered into joy; Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. Silence. The Celebrant concludes with a Collect. Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess thy Name may be united in thy truth, live together in thy love, and reveal thy glory in the world. Silence Lord, in thy mercy 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 thy mercy Give us all a reverence for the earth as thine own creation, that we may use its resources rightly, in the service of others and to thine honor and glory. Silence Lord, in thy mercy 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. Silence Lord, in thy mercy 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 thy salvation. Silence Lord, in thy mercy We commend to thy mercy Silence Lord, in thy mercy The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. Form V 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 thy coming, we pray to thee, O Lord. Here and after every petition the people respond Lord, have mercy. or Kyrie eleison. For N. our Chief 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 thee, O Lord. |
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For all who fear God and believe in thee, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as thou and the Father are one, we pray to thee, O Lord. For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness she may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to thee, O Lord. For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to thee, O Lord. |
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For those in positions of public trust [especially ___________], that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to thee, O Lord. |
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| For a blessing upon 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 thee, 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 thee, 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 thy glory in all that we do, we pray to thee, O Lord. For our enemies and those who wish us harm; and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to thee, 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 thee, O Lord. |
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| 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 thee, O Lord. |
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Rejoicing in the fellowship of [the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, (Blessed N.) and] 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, or this doxology: For thine is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Leader and people pray responsively. In peace, we pray to thee, Lord God. Silence For all people in their daily life and work; For this community, the nation, and the world; For the just and proper use of thy creation; For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For [N. our Chief Bishop, and N. (N.) our Bishop(s); and for ___________] all bishops and other ministers; For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence The people may odd their own petitions. Hear us, O Lord; We thank thee, O Lord, for all the blessings of this life [especially for the faithful witness of the Blessed Virgin Mary, (of Blessed __________, whom we remember this day,) and of all thy saints]. Silence The people may odd their own thanksgivings. We will exalt thee, O God our King; We pray for Silence The people may odd their own petitions Lord, let thy loving-kindness be upon them; |
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We pray to thee also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence may be kept. Leader and people Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; |
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Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church. The Collect at the Prayers For the concluding Collect, the Celebrant selects Heavenly Father, thou hast promised to hear what we ask in the Name of thy Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions. we pray thee, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as thou knowest and lovest us in thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: Help us to ask only that which is in accordance with thy will; and those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness we cannot ask, grant us for the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of thy people, and strengthen us to do thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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. O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of thy people; in the multitude of thy mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to thee for help; for thou art gracious, O lover of souls, and to thee we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, noe and for ever. Amen. O Lord Jesus Christ, who saidst unto thine Apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: Regard not our sins, but the faith of thy Church; and grant to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Ghost thou livest and reignest, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 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. 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 always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by so great a 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. |
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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 therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans12:1 If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remember 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 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 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 the earth is thine. Thine is the kingdom, 0 Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all. 1 Chronicles 29:11 |
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