THE ORDER OF THE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

OR

HOLY COMMUNION

THE PREPARATION.

¶ The Table at the Communion-time shall have a fair white linen cloth upon it. The Priest, standing at the Table, shall say the Lord's Prayer and the Prayer for Purity, all the People kneeling.

OUR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name: Thy kingdom come: Thy will be done: In earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen.

ALMIGHTY God, unto whom all hearts be 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.

¶ Then may one of the Ministers say:

OUR Lord Jesus Christ said:
  The Lord our God is one Lord, and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
    People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep thy law.

¶ Then shall one of the Ministers say:

YE that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandment of God, and walking from hcnceforth in his holy ways, make now your humble confession to Almighty God, meekly kneeling upon your knees.

Or this: Let us confess our sins to God.

    After a short silence, the Priest and People together shall say the Confession, all kneeling:

ALMIGHTY God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time have committed, by thought, word, and deed. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. 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 thc honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Then shall the Priest (or the Bishop being present) stand up, and, turning to the People, pronounce tins Absolution.

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that 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.

¶ But on week-days the following may be said by the Priest and People kneeling together: We confess to God almighty, to the whole Church, and to one another, that we have sinned, in thought, word, and deed. Therefore we pray God to have mercy upon us. And the Priest, standing up and turning to the People, shall thus say: The almighty and merciful God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, and hring you to everlasting life. Amen.

¶ Then may the Priest add:

Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all that truly turn to him.

COME unto me all that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you.   S. Matth. 11. 28.
    Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.   S. John 6, 37.

¶ Then may be said or sung:

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.

Or: Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.

Priest. The Lord be with you:
People. And with thy spirit.
            Let us pray.

¶ Then the Priest, turning to the Lord's Table, shall say the Collect of the Day.

¶ Then shall be read the Epistle (or Lesson), and he that readeth shall say: The Epistle (or Lesson) is written in the — chapter of — , beginning at the — verse. After the Epistle or Lesson may be sung a Psalm, Anthem, or Hymn.

¶ Then the Deacon, or the Priest that readeth the Gospel shall say: The holy Gospel is written in the — chapter of the Gospel according to Saint — , beginning at the — verse.
And the People, all standing, shall answer: Glory be to thee, O Lord. He that readeth Epistle, Lesson, or Gospel, shall so stand and turn himself as he may best be heard by the people.

¶ Then, on Sundays and the Chief Festivals shall be said or sung, at one celebration of the Holy Communion at the least, this Confession of our Christian Faith:

WE believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible:
    And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, Begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made: Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made: Who for us men, and for our salvation came down from heaven, And was 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 we believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets.
    And we believe one holy Catholick and Apostolick Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for the Resurrection of the dead, And the life of the world to come. Amen.

¶ At this time may be declared unto the People what Holy-days and Fasting-days are in the Week following to be observed. And then, if occasion be, may notice be given of the Holy Communion or of other matters; and the banns of marriage may be published. A short Anthem or Hymn may also be sung.

¶ If there be a Sermon it shall follow here.
 

THE OFFERTORY.

¶ Then shall the Priest begin the Offertory, saying one of the Sentences. After which may follow an Anthem or Hymn.

WHATSOEVER ye would that men should do unto you, even so do unto them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.   S. Matth. 7.
    Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.   S. Matth. 7.
    While we have time, let us do good unto all men; and especially unto them that are of the household of faith.   Gal. 6.
    I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with great gladness: I will sing and speak praises unto the Lord.   Ps. 27.

Further Sentences for special occasions are set forth at the end of this Order, on page 21.

¶ And when there is a Communion, the priest shall then place upon the Table so much Bread and Wine as he shall think sufficient.

¶ Whilst this is being done, the Deacons, Churchwardens,or other fit persons appointed for that purpose, shall receive the Alms for the poor or other offerings of the People, which shall be brought to the Priest, who shall reverently present them upon the holy Table. After which, the Priest shall say (omitting, the words to accept our alms and oblations if there be none):
Let us pray for the good estate of the Catholic Church of Christ.

ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who by thy Holy Apostle hast taught us to make prayers and supplications, and to give thanks for all men; We humbly beseech thee most mercifully (to accept our alms and oblations and) to 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 they that do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and godly love.
    We beseech thee also to lead all nations in the way of righteousness and peace, so directing all Kings, Presidents, and ruling Authorities, that under them the world may bc godly and quietly governed. And grant unto thy servant George, our King, his Ministers and Parliaments, and all who are set in authority over us, that they may truly and impartially minister justice, to the removing of all wickedness and vice, and the maintenance of thy true religion and virtue.
    Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops and other pastors of thy flock, that they may both by their life and doctrine set forth thy true and living Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments.
    Guide and prosper, we pray thee, those who are labouring for the spread of thy Gospel among the nations, and enlighten with thy Spirit all places of learning, that the whole world may be filled with the knowledge of thy truth.
    And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace; and specially to this congregation here present; that with meek heart and due reverence we may hear and receive thy holy Word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life. And grant that, with justice and brotherly love, we may labour cheerfully as unto thee.
    And we most humbly beseech thee of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all those who in this transitory life are in trouble. sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity.
    And here we commend to thy love, O merciful Father, all thy servants departed this life, beseeching thee that we and they may at the last enter into the fulness of thy eternal joy.
    And we praise and magnify thy holy Name for the wonderful grace and virtue declared in all thy saints, who have shone as lights of the world in their several generations; and we pray that, encouraged by their examples and rejoicing in their fellowship, we also may be partakers of thy heavenly Kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
 

THE CONSECRATION.

¶ First shall the Priest and all who intend to receive the Communion say together this Prayer of Humble Access, all kneeling:

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 nature is always to have mercy: Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to receive the Communion of the Body and Blood of thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, that we may be made whole and clean, both in body and soul, and evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

¶ And when the Priest, standing at the Table, hath so ordered the Bread and Wine that he may with the more readiness and decency break the Bread before the People and take the Cup into his hands, he shall turn himself to the People and begin the Canon as followeth :

Priest. The Lord be with you:
People. And with thy spirit,
Priest. Lift up your hearts:
People. We lift them up unto the Lord,
Priest. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God:
People. It is meet and right so to do.

¶ Then shall the Priest turn to the Lord's Table, and say:

    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 shall follow the Proper Preface, according to the time, if there be any specially appointed, as is set forth on page 22. Or else immediately shall follow :

THEREFORE with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name, evermore praising thee, and saying:
    Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. Amen.

¶ The Priest shall proceed:

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 take our nature upon him and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; Who made there, by his own offering of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world; and did institute a perpetual memory of himself, and by his holy Apostle hath taught us to show forth therein his precious death until he come. Who in the same night that he was betrayed ^a took Bread; and, when he had given thanks, ^b he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, ^c this is my Body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me, Likewise after supper he ^d took the Cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this; for this ^e 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 humble servants, having in remembrance the precious Death of thy dear Son, his mighty Resurrection, and glorious Ascension, do render unto thee most hearty thanks for the innumerable blessings which he hath assured to us. And we entirely 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 love, we and all thy whole Church, offering ourselves to thee in communion with him, may obtain remission of our sins and all other benefits of his Passion.
    Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee, and with thy Holy Spirit bless and sanctify both us and ^f these thy gifts of Bread and Wine, that we receiving them according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ's holy institution may be partakers of his most blessed Body and Blood, unto the fulfilment of the Kingdom of Heaven :

    By whom and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty.

    And therefore we are bold to say :

¶ Here shall the People join with the Priest in saying:

OUR Father, Which art in heaven,
  Hallowed be thy Name:
    Thy kingdom come :
    Thy will be done:
        In earth as it is in heaven.
    Give us this day our daily bread:
    And forgive us our trespasses,
        As we forgive them that trespass against us.
    And lead us not into temptation,
        But deliver us from evil.
    For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For ever and ever.
    Amen.
 

THE COMMUNION.

¶ Then shall the Priest first receive the Communion himself in both kinds, and then proceed to deliver the same to such Bishops, Priests, and Deacons as may be present. After which the Priest may say to the People, Draw near with faith, and take this Holy Sacrament to your comfort. And then shall the Communion be delivered to the People into their hands, all meekly kneeling. And during the Communion time anthems and hymns may be sung.

¶ And when the Priest delivereth the Bread to anyone, he shall say:

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.

¶ And the Minister that delivereth the Cup to anyone shall say :

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.

¶ When all have communicated, the Ministers shall return to the Lord's Table, and if any remain of that which was consecrated, the Priest shall reverently place the same upon the Holy Table, and cover it with a fair linen cloth. Then shall he say :

    Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and blessing.
    People. And worthy is the Lamb that was slain, for ever and ever.

¶ After which the Priest shall say:

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 Saviour Jesus Christ ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favour 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 thy everlasting kingdom. And we most 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.

¶ And here shall the People join with the Priest and say:

AND here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee, that all we, who are partakers of this holy Communion, may he fulfilled with thy grace and heavenly benediction. And although we be 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; to whom, with thee and the Holy Spirit, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.

¶ Then may be said or sung, all standing:

GLORY be to God on high, and in earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.
    O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesu 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.

¶ Or else the Priest may say: Let us bless the Lord; and the People answer, Thanks bo to God.

¶ Then the Priest (or Bishop if he be present) shall turn to the People and dismiss them with this 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 Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.

CERTAIN CANTICLES

WHICH MAY BE SUNG BEFORE THE LITURGY.

¶ On Sundays and Festivals at the Principal Celebrations of the Holy Communion may be sung before the beginning of the Order set forth one of the Canticles appointed as followeth : or a hymn, anthem, or introit.

¶ On Christmas Day, the Epiphany, Easter Day, Ascension Day, Whitsunday and their octaves and on other Feasts at the discretion of the Minister:

TE DEUM.

WE praise thee, O God : we acknowledge 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 Cherubin, and Seraphin : 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 honourable, true : and only Son.
    Also the Holy Spirit : 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 not abhor the Virgin's womb.
    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.

¶ On the Festival of the Dedication of the Church, at the Thanksgiving for Harvest, and at other times at the discretion of the Minister:

BENEDICITE.

O ALL ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
    O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnify him for ever.
    O ye Heavens, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
    O let the Earth bless the Lord : yea, let it praise him and magnify him for ever.
    O ye Children of Men, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnify him for ever.
    O ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnify him for ever.
    O ye Servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnify him for ever.
    O ye Spirits and Souls of the Righteous, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
    O ye holy and humble Men of heart, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Spirit;
    As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen.

¶ On Sundays in Advent:

CANTATE DOMINO.

O SING unto the Lord a new song : for he hath done marvellous things.
    With his own right hand, and with his holy arm : hath he gotten himself the victory.
    The Lord declared his salvation : his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
    He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel : and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God.
    Shew yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands : sing, rejoice and give thanks.
    Praise the Lord upon the harp : sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving.
    With trumpets also and shawms : O shew yourselves joyful before the Lord the King.
    Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is : the round world, and they that dwell therein.
    Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord : for he cometh to judge the earth.
    With righteousness shall he judge the world : and the people with equity.
    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Spirit;
    As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen.

¶ On Sundays in Lent:

Deus Misereatur

GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us : and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us:
    That thy way may be known upon earth : thy saving health among all nations.
    Let the people praise thee, O God : yea, let all the people praise thee.
    O let the nations rejoice and be glad : for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth.
    Let the people praise thee, O God : let all the people praise thee.
    Then shall the earth bring forth her increase : and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing.
    God shall bless us : and all the ends of the world shall fear him.
    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Spirit;
    As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen.

¶ On other Sundays at the discretion of the Minister:

JUBILATE.

O 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 not 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.
    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Spirit;
    As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen.

OFFERTORY SENTENCES

FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS.

    Advent. Lay not up for yourselves treasure upon the earth; where the rust and moth doth corrupt and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven; where neither rust nor moth doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through and steal. For where your treasure is there shall your heart be also.  S. Matt. 6.
    Christmas. The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.   Tit. 2.
    Lent. To do good, and to distribute, forget not for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.   Heb. 13.
    Easter. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: therefore let us keep the feast.   1 Cor. 5.
    Ascension. He that loveth not his brother whom he hath not seen? And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also.   1 S. John 4.
    Whitsunday. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance.   Gal. 5.
    Trinity Sunday or other Festivals. Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.   S. Matt. 7.
    Saints' Days. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.   S. Matt. 5.
    Dedication Festival. All things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.   1 Chron. 29.
    Harvest Festival. The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.   1 Cor. 10:
    Funerals and Memorials. None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.   Rom. 14.
    Special Occasions of Alrnsgiving. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.   Acts 20.
    Blessed be the man that provideth for the sick and needy: the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble.   Psalm 41.
    Charge them who are rich in this world, that they be ready to give, and glad to distribute.   1 Tim. 6.
    Whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?   1 S. John 3.
    He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord.   Prov. 19.

PROPER PREFACES.

Upon Christrnas Day, and until the Epiphany.

THROUGH Jesus Christ thine only Son, whom thou didst give to be born as at this time for us of the Virgin Mary, his mother; who by the operation of the Holy Spirit became true man, of one substance with us as touching his Manhood; and that without spot of sin, to make us clean from all sin. Therefore with Angels, &c.

¶ The same Preface shall also be used upon the Feasts of the Presentation and the Annunciation, the words as at this time for us being omitted, and the words for our salvation being substituted therefor.

Upon the Epiphany and during its Octave.

THROUGH Jesus Christ, our Lord; who, in substance of our mortal flesh, manifested forth his glory, that he might bring all men out of darkness into his own marvellous light. Therefore itth Angels, &c

Upon the Thursday before Easter.

THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord; who, having loved his own which were in the world, loved them unto the end, and on the night before he suffered, did institute these holy mysteries, that we, redeemed by his death, and quickened by his Resurrection, might be made partakers of his divine nature. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Upon Easter Day, and until Ascension Day.

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, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world; who by his death hath destroyed death, and by his rising to life again hath restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Upon Ascension Day, and until Whitsunday.

THROUGH thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his most glorious Resurrection manifestly appeared to all his Apostles, and ascended up far above all the heavens to prepare a place for us; that where he is thither we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Upon Whitsunday, and six days after.

THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord; who as at this time poured forth upon the Universal Church thy holy and life-giving Spirit, that through his glorious power the joy of the everlasting gospel might go forth into all the world; whereby we have been brought out of darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of thee, and of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Upon the Feast of Trinity only.

WHO with thine eternal Word and Holy Spirit art one God, one Lord, one holy, blessed and glorious Trinity in Unity; for that which we believe of thy Godhead, O Father, the same we believe of the Son and the same of the Holy Spirit, the glory equal, the majesty co-eternal. Therefore with angels, &c.

Upon the Feast of the Transfiguration.

BECAUSE by the mystery of thine incarnate Word the light of thy glory did shine anew upon mankind; that we might be transformed into his image, from glory to glory. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Upon All Saints' Day, and (except when the Proper Preface of any of the Great Festivals is appointed to be said) upon the Festivals of Apostles and Evangelists, and the Nativity of S. John Baptist, and during their octaves.

WHO in thy Saints hast given us an example of godly life and a glorious pledge of the hope of our calling, that, compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, we also may run with patience the race that is set before us and with them receive the crown of glory that fadeth not t away Therefore with Angels &c.

Upon the Day of the Consecration of a Church, and upon the Dedication Festival.

WHO, though the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee, and thy glory is in all the world, dost hallow places dedicated to thy worship, and in them dost pour forth gifts of grace upon thy people. Therefore with Angels, &c.

¶ After each of which Prefaces shall immediately be sung or said, the People here as always joining in the Sanctus :

THEREFORE with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name, evermore praising thee and saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord most High. Amen.

AN ANTHEM WHICH MAY BE SUNG DURING THE COMMUNION TIME.

O LAMB of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
    O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
    O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, grant us thy peace.

  ¶ The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was instituted by Christ not for those that trust in their own righteousness, but for such as know themselves to be sinners, and in need of God s forgiveness and grace to amend their lives.
    I. The Minister shall not repel any from receiving the Holy Sacrament who reverently desire to partake thereof. But if he shall perceive any to come regularly to receive who to his certain knowledge have not been confirmed he shall privately speak to them and instruct them concerning Confirmation. And if they be not desirous to be confirmed, he shall inform them that their case shall without delay be laid before the Bishop of the Diocese for his consideration.
    II. But if any of those that. come to partake of the Holy Communion be openly and notoriously of evil life, the Minister, having knowledge thereof, shall privately warn and admonish htm; and if he nevertheless persist, and come to receive the Sacrament without amending his evil ways, so that the congregation be thereby offended, the Minister shall then inform him that his case shall be laid forthwith before the Bishop.
    In like manner shall the Minister privately admonish any between whom he may perceive malice and hatred to reign, warning them that they ought not to be partakers of the Lord's Table until they be reconciled. And if he be persuaded that one of the parties is ready to forgive the other from the bottom of his heart, and to make amends for his offence, whereas the other party refuseth to be reconciled; the Minister ought in that case to admit the penitent person to Communion, but not htm that is obstinate. But if both parties continue in variance, and yet persist to come to the Communion, the Minister shall inform them that the case shall be laid forthwith before the Bishop.
    And when any person is warned as in the two precedent paragraphs not to come to the Lord's Table, or informed that his case is to be laid before the Bishop, the Minister shall without delay make the matter known to the Bishop of the Diocese, who shall as speedily as possible declare his decision whether the person concerned may or may not be admitted to Communion.
    III. At every celebration of the Lord's Supper there shall always be some to communicate with the Priest.
    And in Cathedral and Collegiate Churches, and Colleges where there are many Priests and Deacons, they shall all receive the Communion with the Priest every Sunday at the least, except they have a reasonable excuse to the contrary.
    And note that all confirmed members of the Church ought to communicate at the least three times in the year, of which Easter should be one.
    IV. For the avoidance of all controversy and doubtfulness, it is hereby prescribed that notwithstanding anything that is elsewhere enjoined in any Rubric or Canon, the Priest in celebrating the Holy Communion shall wear either a surplice with stole or scarf and hood, or an alb with a vestment or cope.
    V. The Table at the Communion time shall stand in the Body of the Church, or in the Chancel.
    VI. The Bread and Wine for the Communion shall be provided by the Minister and the Churchwardens at the Charges of the Parochial Church Council.
    And to take away all occasion of dissension or superstition, which any person hath or might have concerning the Bread it shall suffice that the Bread shall be the best and purest Wheat Bread, whether wafer or loaf, that conveniently may be gotten.
    It is an ancient tradition of the Church to mingle a little Water with the Wine.
    VII. Pertaining to the Manner of Administration.
    (i) The Minister when he delivereth the Communion may at his discretion, instead of saying all the words of administration set forth in the Order prescnbed to each Commumcant, say either the first or the second sentence of each of the forms set forth.
    (ii) Or else, if there be none but the Priest alone to admunster the Communion, he may say the whole form of words once fa each row of Communicants instead of saymg them to each Communicant severally.
    (iii) Or else, after he himself have commumcated, the Priest may take the Paten and Chalice into his hands and turmng him to the people say in a loud votce: The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ which was given for you, and his Blood which was shed for you, preserve your bodies and souls unto everlasting life. Take, eat and drink, in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on hun m your hearts by faith with thanksgiving. And then shall the Bread and the Wine be delivered in silence, without further words spoken.
    VIII. And be it noted that at the discretion of the Minister the Communion may be administered by Intinction of the Bread in the Wine and in that case delivered into the mouth of each Communicant, he that delivereth saying to each that receiveth: The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ which was given for thee, and his Blood which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Take this in remembrance that Chrlst died for thee, and be thankful.
    Or else the Communion may be delivered without words spoken, as directed above.
    IX. If the consecrated Bread and Wine be all spent before all have communicated, the Priest is to consecrate more according to the form prescribed; beginning at [Our Saviour Christ in the same night &c.] for the blessing of the Bread, and at [Likewise after supper &c.] for the blessing of the Cup, adding also these words: Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee, and with thy Holy Spirit bless and sanctify both us and these thy gifts of Bread and Wine (or this Bread, or this Wine), that we receiving them (or it) according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ's holy institution may be partakers of his most blessed Body and Blood (or Body, or Blood).
    X. And if any remain of the Bread and Wine which was consecrated, it shall not be carried out of the Church, but the Priest and such other Communicants as he shall then call unto him, shall, immediately after the Blessing, reverently eat and dnnk the same; except so far as is otherwise provided in the Order for the Communion of the Sick.
    According to long existing custom in the Catholic Church the Priest may reserve so much of the Consecrated Bread and Wine as may be required for the Cmnmunion of the Sick, and others who could not be present at the Administration in Church, and for this purpose only, as is laid down elsewhere concermng the Communwn of the Sick.
    XI. Special collects, intercessions and biddings to prayer and thanksgiving may be said, immediately before either the Sermon or the Offertory or the Prayer for the Church Catholic. It is not convenient that they be said at other times in the Service.
    XII. Upon Sundays and Holy Days (if there be no Communion) the Priest may say all that is appointed at the Communion, until the end of the general Prayer [For the good estate of the Catholic Church of Christ], and then conclude with the Blessing.
    XIII. The Priest shall say the Service prescribed in a distinct and audible voice.
    The Order here provided ought not to be supplemented by additional prayers, save so far as may be ordered or permitted by the Ordinary, nor should the private devotions of the Minister be such as to hinder interrupt, or alter the course of the Liturgy.
    XIV. The Service ended, the money given at the Offertory shall be disposed of to such pious and charitable uses as the Curate and Churchwardens shall think fit. Wherein if they disagree, it shall be disposed of as the Ordinary shall appoint.