THE LORD'S SUPPER

INTROIT PSALMS

ADDITIONAL OFFERTORY SENTENCES, PROPER PREFACES, AND PRAYERS BEFORE THE BLESSING

BLESSINGS FORPUBLIC USE ON CERTAIN DAYS

COLLECTS, LESSONS, EPISTLES, AND GOSPELS

    I. ADDITIONAL TO THE SUNDAY SERIES
    II. FOR THE LESSER FESTIVALS:
        (A) PROPERS; (B) COMMONS
    III. FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF NOTABLE CHRISTIANS
    IV. FOR SPECIAL INTENTIONS

A LITURGY FOR INDIA
 

INTROIT PSALMS

THE FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
PSALM 50: 1-6, 14-15, 23

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
PSALM 19 : 7-15

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
PSALM 4: 1-5

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
PSALM 5: 1-5, 7, 13

CHRISTMAS DAY
PSALM 98

SAINT STEPHEN THE MARTYR
PSALM 52: 1-4, 9, 10

SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST
PSALM 11: 1-5, 8

THE HOLY INNOCENTS
PSALM 8

THE SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY
PSALM 121

THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST
PSALM 40: 5-10

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
PSALM 107: 1,2, 14-21, 32

THE EPIPHANY
PSALM 96

THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
PSALM 13

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
PSALM 9: 1-10

THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
PSALM 15

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
PSALM 2: 1,2,6, 7, 10-12

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
PSALM 20

THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
PSALM 27: 1-7

SEPTUAGESIMA
PSALM 30: 1-5, 13

SEXAGESIMA
PSALM 24: 1-5

QUINQUAGESIMA
PSALM 26: 1-7

ASH WEDNESDAY
PSALM 25: 1-10, 19

THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
PSALM 32: 1-6, 12

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
PSALM 130

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
PSALM 35: 1-4,9, 10

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
PSALM 46

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
PSALM 54: 1-4,6-7

PALM SUNDAY
PSALM 57: 1-6

MAUNDY THURSDAY
PSALM 145: 1, 2, 7, 11-16, 21

GOOD FRIDAY
PSALM 130

EASTER DAY
THE EASTER ANTHEMS

CHRIST our passover is sacrificed for us: * therefore let us keep the feast;
    Not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness; * but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.   1 Corinthians 5. 7

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.   Romans 6. 9

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.   1 Corinthians 15. 20

THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
PSALM 126

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
PSALM 23

THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
PSALM 112: 1-9

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
PSALM 82: 1-4, 8

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
PSALM 84: 1-5, 10-13

ASCENSION DAY
PSALM 47

THE SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION DAY
PSALM 73: I, 23-27

WHITSUNDAY
PSALM 33: 16, 17-21
 

ADDITIONAL OFFERTORY SENTENCES, PROPER PREFACES AND PRAYERS BEFORE THE BLESSING

From ADVENT SUNDAY until CHRISTMAS EVE, save
when other provision is made

Offertory Sentence. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, thy King cometh unto thee.   Zechariah 9.9

Proper Preface. Because thou hast given salvation unto mankind through the coming of thy well-beloved Son in great humility, and by him wilt make all things new, when he shall come again in his glorious Majesty to judge the world in righteousness. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Prayer before the Blessing. Grant, O Almighty God, that as thy blessed Son Jesus Christ at his first Advent came to seek and to save that which was lost; so at his second and glorious appearing he may find in us the fruits of the salvation which he wrought; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Upon ASH WEDNESDAY and until the SATURDAY BEFORE PASSION SUNDAY, save when other provision is made

Offertory. Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and full of compassion.   Joel 2.13

Preface. Through Jesus Christ our Lord: Who for our sakes did fast forty days and forty nights, and was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin; So that we who are tempted may boldly withstand the devil, stedfast in our faith.
Therefore with Angels, &c.

Prayer. O God, whose nature and property is ever to have mercy and to forgive: Receive our humble petitions; and though we be tied and bound with the chain of our sins, yet let the pitifulness of thy great mercy loose us; for the honour of Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

From PASSION SUNDAY until the WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTER, save when other provision is made on HOLY CROSS DAY and in Eucharists of the PASSION

Offertory. Thy rebuke hath broken my heart; I am full of heaviness: I looked for some to have pity on me, but there was no man, neither found I any to comfort me.   Psalm 69.20

Preface. Through Jesus Christ our Lord: Who being found in fashion as a man, humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross; That, being lifted up from the earth, he might draw all men unto himself. Therefore with
Angels, &c.

Prayer. O God, who didst will that thy Son should suffer death upon the Cross, that thou mightest deliver us from the snares of the enemy: Grant that by the merits of his death we may know the power of his resurrection; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Upon the ROGATION DAYS

Offertory. Verily, verily I say unto you, if ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name.   St. John 16.23

Prayer. O God, our heavenly Father, who by thy blessed Son hast taught us to ask of thee our daily bread: Increase, we beseech thee, the fruits of the earth by thy heavenly benediction, and grant that we, receiving with thankfulness the gifts of thy bounty, may use them to thy glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Upon ANY SUNDAY IN THE YEAR for which no other Proper Preface is appointed

Preface. Through Jesus Christ our Lord: Who on the first day of the week did rise from the dead, that we might live in him by the power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore with Angels, &c.

On the EMBER DAYS and at ORDINATIONS

Offertory. The harvest is plenteous, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest.   St. Luke 10.2

Preface. Through Jesus Christ our Lord: According to whose most true promise the Holy Spirit came down from heaven, lighting upon the Apostles, to teach them and to lead them into all truth: Giving them boldness with fervent zeal constantly to preach the Gospel unto all nations; Whereby we have been brought out of darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of thee and of thy Son Jesus Christ. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Prayer (on Ember Days only). O thou Good Shepherd, who didst lay down thy life for thy sheep, and dost ever nourish them with the spiritual food of thy most precious Body and Blood: We pray thee to quicken with thy divine charity the hearts of those whom thou dost choose to be pastors of thy flock, that they may gladly use the gifts which thou hast given them in ministering to the salvation of thine elect servants, to thine eternal praise and glory; who, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever livest and reignest, one God, world without
end. Amen.
 

Upon the Festival of the PRESENTATION

Offertory. I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts.   Haggai 2.7

Preface. Because thy blessed Son, Jesus Christ our Lord was as at this time presented 10 the Temple; And revealed to thy servants as a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Prayer. O God, who hast given thy Son to be the Light of the world: Mercifully grant that we, being enlightened by his grace in these holy Mysteries, may with thy faithful servant Simeon truly acknowledge the glory of the same thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Upon the Festival of the TRANSFIGURATION

Offertory. We all, with unveiled face reflecting as a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.   2 Corinthians 3.18

Preface. Because the divine glory of the Incarnate Word shone forth upon the Holy Mount before the chosen witnesses of his Majesty: And thine own voice from heaven proclaimed thy beloved Son. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Prayer. O God, who on the mount didst reveal to chosen witnesses thine only-begotten Son, wonderfully transfigured so that his face did. shine as the sun: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may be made worthy to behold the King in his beauty; who, with thee and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

Upon the Festival of CHRIST THE KING

Offertory. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever.   Revelation 11.15

Preface. Through thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord: Who after his most glorious Resurrection manifestly appeared to all his Apostles: And in their sight ascended up into heaven 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.

Prayer. Almighty God, who hast set thy beloved Son at thy right hand to be our Priest and King: Grant that we thy servants, being refreshed by these thy heavenly gifts, may offer ourselves willingly for the service of thy kingdom; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Upon the Festivals of APOSTLES and EVANGELISTS out of Christmastide and Eastertide

Offertory. Go ye, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.   St Matthew 28.19

Preface. Through Jesus Christ our Lord: Who after that he was ascended up on high, and had led captivity captive, gave to his Church Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers; Whom he hath sent into all the world to preach his glorious and everlasting Gospel, himself working with them and confirming the Word by manifold signs and wonders. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Prayer. Almighty God, who through thine Apostles and Evangelists didst teach the nations and enlighten them with thy truth: Grant that we, rejoicing in their communion and fellowship, may likewise be bold in the Spirit to spread abroad the knowledge of thy grace; through thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

UPON any SAINT'S DAY

Prayer. 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 partakers of their joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Upon the COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS, on the day of a Burial, or in Memory of the Departed

Offertory. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: even so, saith the Spirit; for they rest from their labours.   Revelation 14.13

Preface. Through Jesus Christ our Lord: Who rose victorious from the grave and is become the firstfruits of them that sleep; And being himself the Resurrection and the Life, has made us glad with the hope of eternal life, and has bestowed upon us an inheritance incorruptible with his Saints. Therefore with Angels, &c.

Prayer. O eternal Lord God, who holdest all souls in life: We beseech thee to shed forth upon thy whole Church in Paradise and on earth the bright beams of thy heavenly comfort; and grant that we, following the good example of those who have loved and served thee here and are now at rest, may at the last enter with them into the fulness of thine unending joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

BLESSINGS FOR PUBLIC USE
ON CERTAIN DAYS

THE FORM FOR
THE BLESSING OF CANDLES
on the Festival of
THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE

The Priest (who may be vested ill a cope) shall bless the candles, which may be placed on a table in the sanctuary, as follows.

The Lord be with you;
Answer. And with thy spirit.
Priest. Let us pray.

O ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, the Source and Giver of all light: We humbly thank thee that thou didst send forth into the world thine only begotten Son, the Prince of Glory, to be born of a pure Virgin according to the word of thy holy prophets, and to enlighten those who sat in darkness and the shadow of death. Grant that we, who today shall bear these candles to the praise of thy glory, may evermore rejoice in his unfailing and eternal light; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O GOD, who as on this day didst fulfil the desire of thy holy servant Simeon that he should not see death until he had seen thy Christ; and didst permit him to hold in his arms the world's salvation: We beseech thee to bless these candles to our use, so that, as we behold their outward light, our hearts may be enkindled with the fire of thy love. Grant, we pray thee, that all we who have been separated from the darkness of sin, may walk as children of light, and be found worthy to be presented before thee in the temple of thy glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O LORD, Holy Father, Almighty and everlasting God, whose blessed Son did mightily overthrow the powers of darkness, and has brought us into his kingdom of light: Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to bless these candles to thy service. Mercifully hear the prayers of us thy servants, who desire reverently to bear them in our hands to the honour of thy holy name; and grant that we and all thy faithful people, abiding in his grace, may be fruitful in good works to the glory of thy name; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Here may the candles be sprinkled and censed. Then they shall be distributed to the congregation and lighted, after which a procession shall be formed. During the distribution, or during the procession, the following shall be sung:

    Antiphon. A light to lighten the Gentiles: and the glory of thy people Israel.
    Lord, now now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, * according to thy word.
    Antiphon. A light, &c.
    For mine eyes have seen * thy salvation,
    Antiphon. A light, &c.
    Which thou hast prepared * before the face of all people;
    Antiphon. A light, &c.
    To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, * and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
    Antiphon. A light, &c.
    Glory be to the Father, &c.
    Antiphon. A light to lighten the Gentiles * and the glory of thy people Israel.

This service may be said before the Lord's Super on the Festival of the Presentation, or after the Second Lesson at Evensong.

During the Lord's Supper the candles may again be lit for the reading to the Gospel.
 

THE FORM FOR
THE BLESSING OF ASHES

ON ASH WEDNESDAY

Before the Lord's Supper ashes prepared from the palms blessed the previous Palm Sunday, or other suitable
ashes, may be blessed as follows :

The ashes shall be placed in a vessel near the holy Table; and the Priest, standing at the Epistle side, shall say,

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

O GOD, our faithful Creator, who wouldest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wickedness, and live: Look with mercy upon the frailty of our mortal nature; and of thy goodness vouchsafe to bless these ashes which are now to be set upon our heads as a token of humility and of sorrow for our sins. We acknowledge that we are but dust and ashes, and that, by reason of our offences, unto dust we shall return; yet we beseech thy mercy to grant the forgiveness of all our sins and the pardon which thou hast promised to all who truly repent and believe in thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

Here may the ashes be sprinkled and censed,

Then shall the Priest put ashes on his own forehead, or if there be another Priest present, he shall put the ashes on the officiant's forehead; after which the people shall kneel at the Communion rail and the Priest shall put the ashes on their foreheads. During the imposition Psalm 25 may be said or sung, or some suitable Lenten hymn may be sung.

The Priest shall say to each person, as the ashes are imposed:

    Remember, O man, that dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

Or

    Remember that thou art a sinner, and repent.
 

It is fitting that the Palms, made into the form of crosses, be laid ready on a table in the sanctuary.

As the Ministers enter, the following Introit may be said or sung.

BLESSED is the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven and glory in the highest.

COLLECTS, LESSONS,
EPISTLES AND GOSPELS

I. ADDITIONAL TO THE SUNDAY SERIES

CHRISTMAS EVE
(December 24)

The Collect

O GOD, who makest us glad with 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 Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Lesson. Micah 5. 2 -5a
The Gospel. St Luke 2. 1 -6

THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY
The Lesson. Exodus 24. 12 -18
The Gospel. St Matthew 8. 5 -13

FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY
The Lesson. 1 Kings 19. 3 -8
The Gospel. St Matthew 5. 43 - 6:4

SATURDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY
The Lesson. Isaiah 38. 1 -5
The Gospel. St Mark 6. 45 -56

MONDAY IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
The Lesson. Ezekiel 34. 11 -16a
The Gospel. St Matthew 25. 31 -46

TUESDAY IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
The Lesson. Isaiah 55. 6 -11
The Gospel. St Matthew 21. 10 -16

WEDNESDAY IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
(Ember Day)
The Lesson. Isaiah 58. 1 -9a
The Gospel. St Matthew 12. 38 -50

THURSDAY IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
The Lesson. Isaiah 58. 9b - 14
The Gospel. St John 8. 31 -45

FRIDAY IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
(Ember Day)
The Lesson. Ezekiel 18. 20 -25
The Gospel. St John 5. 2 -15

SATURDAY IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
(Ember Day)
The Lesson. Ezekiel 18. 26 -32
The Gospel. St Matthew 17. 1 -9

MONDAY IN THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 2. 1 -10
The Gospel. St John 8. 21 -30

TUESDAY IN THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 2. 11 -18
The Gospel. St Matthew 23. 1 -12

WEDNESDAY IN THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 3. 1 -6
The Gospel. St Matthew 20. 17 -28

THURSDAY IN THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 3. 7 -19
The Gospel.St John 5. 30 -47

FRIDAY IN THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 4
The Gospel. St Matthew 21. 33 -46

SATURDAY IN THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 5
The Gospel. St Luke 15. 11 -32

MONDAY IN THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 6. 1 -10
The Gospel. St Luke 4. 23 -30

TUESDAY IN THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 6. 11 -20
The Gospel. St Matthew 18. 15 -22

WEDNESDAY IN THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 7. 1 -10
The Gospel. St Matthew 15. 1 -20

THURSDAY IN THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 7. 11 -25
The Gospel. St John 6. 26 -35

FRIDAY IN THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 7.26 -28
The Gospel. St John 4. 5 -26

SATURDAY IN THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
The Epistle. Hebrews 8. 1 -6
The Gospel. St John 8. 1 -11
 

The scripture texts are written out in full in the original, but are here given only by reference.

JANUARY 13
COMMEMORATION OF THE INSTITUTION OF
HOLY BAPTISM

The Collect

O HEAVENLY Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ, having taken our nature upon him, was baptized for our sake in the river Jordan: Mercifully grant that we who have been born again in this holy Sacrament, may continually grow in his likeness unto our lives' end; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

The Epistle. Romans 6. 1 -11
The Gospel. St. Mark 1. 4 -11

JANUARY 17
ANTONY OF EGYPT: Abbot
Common No.5

JANUARY 21
AGNES: Virgin Martyr
Common No. 7

JANUARY 24
TIMOTHY: Companion of St Paul
The Collect. Common No.9
The Epistle. 1 St Timothy 6. 11 -16
The Gospel. Common No.9

JANUARY 26
POLYCARP: Bishop & Martyr
Common No. 1

JANUARY 27
JOHN CHRYSOSTOM: Bishop & Doctor
Common No. 4

FEBRUARY 6
TITUS: Companion of St Paul
The Collect. Common No.9
The Epistle. Titus 1. 1 -5
The Gospel. Common No.9

MARCH 1
DAVID: Missionary Bishop
Common No.6

MARCH 8
THOMAS AQUINAS: Doctor
Common No.3

MARCH 12
GREGORY THE GREAT: Bishop & Doctor
Common No. 4

MARCH 17
PATRICK: Missionary Bishop
Common No. 6

MARCH 18
CYRIL OF JERUSALEM: Bishop
Common No. 4

MARCH 19
JOSEPH: Foster-father of our Lord
The Collect

O GOD, who didst call blessed Joseph to be the faithful guardian of thine only-begotten Son, and the spouse of his virgin Mother: Give us grace to follow his example in constant worship of thee and obedience to thy commands, that our homes may be sanctified by thy presence, and our children nurtured in thy fear and love; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Proverbs 4. 20 -27
The Gospel. St Matthew 1. 18 -21

MARCH 21
BENEDICT: Abbot
Common No. 5

APRIL 4
AMBROSE: Bishop & Doctor
Common No. 4

APRIL 11
LEO THE GREAT: Bishop & Doctor
Common No. 4

APRIL 14
JUSTIN: Martyr
Common No. 1

APRIL 21
ANSELM: Archbishop & Doctor
Common No. 4

APRIL 23
GEORGE: Martyr
Common No. 1

APRIL 30
CATHERINE: Virgin
Common No. 7

MAY 2
ATHANASIUS: Bishop & Doctor
Common No. 4

MAY 4
MONNICA: Matron
Common No. 8

MAY 6
SAINT JOHN: Apostle
The Collect

O ALMIGHTY and eternal God, by whose grace the Apostle Saint John bore witness to the Word of life: Grant, we beseech thee, that thy Church may likewise so proclaim thy Son, that all men may come to him and find in him eternal life; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson, Epistle, and Gospel are those provided in the Book of Common Prayer, pages 411-413, for Saint
John the Evangelist.

MAY 26
AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY:
Missionary Bishop
Common No. 6

MAY 27
BEDE: Presbyter & Doctor
Common No. 3

THURSDAY AFTER TRINITY SUNDAY
COMMEMORATION OF THE INSTITUTION
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Commonly called Corpus Christi

The Collect

O GOD, who in a wonderful Sacrament hast left unto us a memorial of thy passion: Grant us, we beseech thee, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of thy redemption; who livest and reignest with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Or,

O LORD Jesu Christ, who hast ordained this Holy Sacrament to be a pledge of thy love, and a continual remembrance of thy passion: Grant that we, who partake thereof by faith with thanksgiving, may grow up into thee in all things, until we come to thy eternal joy; who, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, livest and reignest, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Epistle. 1 Corinthians 11. 23 -28
The Gospel. St John 6. 53 -63
The Proper Preface of Maundy Thursday may be used.

JUNE 5
BONIFACE: Missionary Bishop & Martyr
Common No. 1

JUNE 9
COLUMBA: Abbot
Common No. 5
 

JUNE 22
ALBAN: Martyr
Common No. 1

JUNE 28
IRENAEUS: Bishop & Doctor
Common No. 4

JUNE 30.
SAINT PAUL: Apostle

The Collect

O LORD God Almighty, who didst separate thy servant Saint Paul to be the Apostle of the Gentiles: Grant unto those whom thou dost call to proclaim the Gospel of thy grace that, not counting their lives dear unto themselves, they may finish their course with joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Philippians 1. 12 -21
The Gospel. St Matthew 10. 16 -20

JULY 2
THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

The Collect

O GOD, who didst lead the Blessed Virgin Mary to visit Elizabeth, to their exceeding joy and comfort: Grant unto thy people, that as Mary did rejoice to be called the Mother of the Lord, so they may ever rejoice to believe the incarnation of thine only-begotten Son; to whom with thee and the Holy Spirit be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.

The Lesson. 1 Samuel 2. 1b -3
The Epistle. Galatians 4. 1 -5
The Gospel. St Luke 1. 39 -45
The Proper Preface of Christmas may be used.

JULY 13
SILAS: Companion of St Paul
The Collect. Common No. 9
The Lesson. Acts 16. 22 -34
The Gospel. Common No. 9

JULY 29
MARTHA OF BETHANY

The Collect

O GOD of peace, whose blessed Son tenderly rebuked thy servant Martha for her soul's health: Grant that we, amidst all the manifold cares of this busy world, may hear his Word and find our peace in him who is the Resurrection and the Life, even thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. 1 St Peter 4. 7 -11
The Gospel. St Luke 10. 38 -42

AUGUST 1
SAINT PETER'S DELIVERANCE FROM PRISON

The Collect

O GOD, who at the earnest prayers of thy Church didst send forth thine Angel, and wonderfully deliver from prison thy holy Apostle Saint Peter: Grant. to us, we beseech thee, such stedfastness of faith and zeal, that we may neither slumber at our task, nor be held in chains of worldly bondage; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Acts 12. 1 -11
The Gospel. St Mark 10. 28 -31

AUGUST 4
DOMINIC: Confessor
Common No. 5

AUGUST 7
THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS

The Collect

ALMIGHTY God, who hast taught us that in the Name of Jesus alone is salvation: Mercifully grant that thy faithful people, ever glorying in his Name, may make thy salvation known to all the world; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Acts 4. 8
The Gospel. St Matthew 1. 20

AUGUST 10
LAURENCE: Deacon & Martyr
Common No. 1

AUGUST 15
THE FALLING ASLEEP
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

The Collect

GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who here commemorate the falling asleep of the Mother of thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, may learn to follow rightly the example of her devotion; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Judith 13. 18 -20
The Gospel. St Luke 1. 46 -55
The Proper Preface of Christmas may be used.

AUGUST 20
BERNARD: Abbot
Common No. 5

AUGUST 28
AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO: Bishop & Doctor
The Collect. Common No. 4
The Epistle. Romans 13. 11 -14
The Gospel. Common No .4

AUGUST 29
THE BEHEADING OF ST JOHN BAPTIST

The Collect

O GOD, who didst vouchsafe to thy servant John Baptist to be in birth and death the forerunner of thy Son: Grant that as he was slain for truth and righteousness, so we may contend for the same unto the end; for the love of the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. 2 Chronicles 24. 17 -21
The Gospel. St Matthew 14. 1 -12

AUGUST 31
AIDAN: Missionary Bishop
Common No. 6

SEPTEMBER 8
THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

The Collect

O MERCIFUL God, hear the prayers of thy servants who this day give thanks for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; and grant that we like her may live to glorify the name of Jesus, and may ever rejoice in his holy Incarnation; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

The Lesson. Genesis 3. 8 -15
The Gospel. St Luke 11. 27 -28
The Proper Preface of Christmas may be used.

SEPTEMBER 13
CYPRIAN: Bishop & Martyr
Common No. 1

SEPTEMBER 14
HOLY CROSS DAY

The Collect

O GOD, who by the passion of thy blessed Son hast made the instrument of shameful death to be unto us the means of life and peace: Grant us so to glory in the Cross of Christ, that we may gladly suffer shame and loss; for the sake of the same thy Son our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. 1 Corinthians 1. 17 -25
The Gospel. St John 12. 27 -33
The Proper Preface of Passion tide may be used.

SEPTEMBER 30
JEROME: Presbyter & Doctor
Common No. 3

OCTOBER 4
FRANCIS OF ASSISI: Confessor
Common No. 5

OCTOBER 23
SAINT JAMES THE LORD'S BROTHER

The Collect

ALMIGHTY God, who didst appoint thy servant James, the Lord's brother, to guide thy Church in Jerusalem, and didst endue him with wisdom from on high: Grant us the same wisdom, that mercy and peace may flourish among us, and that we may serve thee in righteousness all the days of our life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Acts 15. 1 -21
The Gospel. St Matthew 5.17 -20

NOVEMBER 2
COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS

The Collect

O LORD, the maker and redeemer of all believers: Grant to the faithful departed all the unsearchable benefits of thy Son's passion; that in the day of his appearing they may be manifested as thy true children; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. 2 Corinthians 4.16 -5:4
The Gospel. St John 11.21 -27

NOVEMBER 8
THE SAINTS OF OUR LAND

The Collect

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we thank thee for all thy servants whom thou hast raised up in this land to glorify thy holy name; and humbly beseech thee that we may have grace to follow the example of their faith and patience, and may become partakers with them in their eternal inheritance; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Lesson. Revelation 19.5 -8
The Gospel. St John 17.18 -23

NOVEMBER 11
MARTIN: Bishop
Common No. 4

NOVEMBER 23
CLEMENT OF ROME: Bishop
Common No. 4

DECEMBER 4
CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA: Doctor
Common No. 3

DECEMBER 6
NICOLAS: Bishop
Common No. 4

DECEMBER 17
IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH: Bishop & Martyr
Common No. 1

If the Anniversary falls on a Sunday, Holy Day, or Greater Festival, the Collect shall be said after the Collect of the Day, and the rest pretermitted.

The Collect

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself a universal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son: We thank thee for all thy blessings upon this Diocese; and we humbly beseech thee, both to give abundant life to all its members, and also to bring into its fold all thy sheep within its borders, that they may become one flock under the True Shepherd, even thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; to whom with thee and the Holy Spirit be all praise and glory, now and for evermore. Amen.

The Epistle. Hebrews 12. 1 -3
The Gospel. St John 4. 34 -42

THE COMMON OF SAINTS

1. Of a Martyr or Martyrs
2. Of a Confessor
3. Of a Doctor
4. Of a Bishop
5. Of a Religious
6. Of a Missionary
7. Of a Virgin Martyr or a Virgin
8. Of a Matron
9. Of any Saint

1. OF A MARTYR OR MARTYRS

The Collect

ALMIGHTY God, by whose grace and power thy holy Martyr(s) N. (or N. N.) triumphed over suffering, and despised death: Grant, we beseech thee, that enduring hardness, and waxing valiant in fight, we may with the noble army of martyrs receive the crown of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or,

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who didst strengthen thy blessed Martyr Saint N. with the virtue of constancy ill faith and truth: Grant that we also may be prepared gladly to suffer reproach and persecution, and even death, for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

The Lesson. Wisdom 3. 1 -8
The Epistle. Hebrews 11. 32 -12:2
Or,
The Epistle. 1 St Peter 4. 13 -19
The Gospel. St Matthew 10. 26 -32
Or,
The Gospel. St Matthew 16. 24 -27

2. OF A CONFESSOR

The Collect

O GOD, whose blessed Son witnessed a good confession when he came to give eternal life to the sons of men: Grant that we, who celebrate with gladness the festival of blessed N. thy Confessor, may likewise profess our faith before many witnesses, and with him enter into the joy of our Lord, even the same thy Son, Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

The Lesson. Wisdom 4. 7 -10
The Epistle. 1 St Timothy 6. 11 -16
The Gospel. St Luke 12. 2 -9

3. OF A DOCTOR

The Collect

O GOD, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant N.: Enrich it evermore, we beseech thee, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses, who by their life and doctrine may set forth to all men the truth of thy salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Wisdom 7.7 -14
The Epistle. 1 Corinthians 2. 11 -16
The Gospel. St Matthew 13. 51 -52

4. OF A BISHOP

The Collect

O GOD, the light of the faithful, and shepherd of souls, who didst set blessed N. to be a Bishop in the Church, that he might feed thy sheep by his word and guide them by his example: Grant us, we pray thee, to keep the faith which he taught, and to follow in his footsteps; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Ezekiel 34. 11 -15
The Epistle. 2 St Timothy 4. 1 -8
Or,
The Epistle. 1 St Peter 5. 1 -4
The Gospel. St John 17. 6 -10
Or,
The Gospel. St John 21. 15 -17

5. OF A RELIGIOUS

The Collect

O GOD, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich: Deliver us, we beseech thee, from the love of this world, that following the example of thy servant N., we may serve thee with singleness of heart, and may attain unto the riches of the world to come; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Jeremiah 17. 7 -9
The Epistle. Philippians 3. 7 -12
The Gospel. St Matthew 19. 23 -29

6. OF A MISSIONARY

The Collect

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we thank thee for thy servant Saint N., whom thou didst call to preach the Gospel to the people of .... ; and we humbly pray thee to raise up in this and every land those who shall be heralds and evangelists of thy kingdom, that so thy Church may make known the unsearchable riches of Christ, and may increase with the increase of God; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Isaiah 61. 1 -3
The Epistle. 2 Corinthians 4. 5 -10
The Gospel. St Matthew 28. 16 -20

7. OF A VIRGIN MARTYR OR A VIRGIN

The Collect

O GOD, who didst endue thy holy Virgin N. with grace to witness a good confession (and to suffer gladly for thy sake): Grant that we, after her example, may be found ready when the Bride­groom cometh, and enter with him into the marriage feast; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Ecclesiasticus 51. 6 -12
The Lesson. Revelation 7. 13 -17
Or,
The Epistle. Philippians 4. 1 -7
The Gospel. St Matthew 25. 1 -13
Or,
The Gospel. St Matthew 13. 44 -46

8. OF A MATRON

The Collect

HEAR us, O God of our salvation, that, as we rejoice in the festival of thy blessed Saint N., so of thy mercy we may be taught the spirit of devotion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Proverbs 31. 10 -31
The Epistle. 1 St Peter 3. 1 -6
The Gospel. St Luke 8. 1 -3

9. OF ANY SAINT

The Collect

O ALMIGHTY God, who wiliest to be glorified in thy Saints, and didst raise up thy servant N. to shine as a light in the world: Shine, we pray thee, in our hearts, that we also in our generation may show forth thy praises, who hast called us out of darkness into thy marvellous light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Ecclesiasticus 2. 1 -9
The Lesson. Revelation 19. 6 -9
The Gospel. St Luke 6. 20 -23
 

III. THE COMMEMORATION OF NOTABLE CHRISTIANS

1. FOR A MARTYR OR MARTYRS

The Collect

GRANT, O Lord, that, as we commemorate thy servant(s) N., who loved not his life unto death, but was gladly offered upon the sacrifice and service of our faith, so we may overcome the prince of this world by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony; and finally obtain the crown of righteousness which is laid up for all who love the appearing of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Epistle. 2 St Timothy 4. 5 -8
The Gospel. St John 16. 1 -11

2. FOR A MISSIONARY

The Collect

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we thank thee for thy servant N., whom thou didst call to preach the gospel to the nations; and humbly pray thee to raise up among us those who shall be heralds and evangelists of thy Kingdom, and shall build up thy Church in this and every land; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Romans 15. 15 -21
The Gospel. St Luke 10. 17 -24
Or,
The Epistle. 1 Thessalonians 2. 1 -12
The Gospel. St Mark 10. 28 -31

3. FOR A CONVERT

The Collect

WE bless thy name, O heavenly Father, for that thou didst of thy mercy vouchsafe to call thy servant N. to faith in Christ and to be a valiant wit­ness before the people of his land; and we pray that mindful of his life, and inspired by his example, we may be strengthened to follow in his footsteps; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Philippians 3. 7 -14
The Gospel. St Matthew 13. 44 -46

4. FOR OTHERS

The Collect

ACCEPT, O Lord, our thanksgiving this day for thy servant N., and grant unto us the like unswerving constancy and zeal in thy service; that so we may witness a good confession and obtain the crown of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. 1 St John 2. 14 -17
The Gospel. St Matthew 5. 13 -16
 

IV. FOR SPECIAL INTENTIONS

1. Of the Passion
2. For the Guidance of the Holy Spirit
3. Of the Blessed Virgin Mary
4. For the Spread of the Gospel
5. For the Unity of Christendom
6. For Synods
7. For Hospitals
8. For Schools and Colleges
9. For the Peace of the World
10. For Peace in our Land
11. On National Occasions
12. In Time of Calamity
13. In Time of any Epidemic, Plague, or Sickness
14. On an Occasion of Thanksgiving
15. On the Anniversary of the Consecration or Enthronement of a Bishop
16. On the Anniversary of a Wedding
17. For Christian Homes
18. For One going on a Journey
19. For the Sick and Infirm
20. On the Day of Burial or in Memory of the Departed

1. OF THE PASSION

The Collect

O GOD, who by the passion of thy blessed Son hast made the instrument of shameful death to be unto us the means of life and peace: Grant us so to glory in the Cross of Christ, that we may gladly suffer shame and loss; for the sake of the same thy Son our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. 1 Corinthians 1. 17 -25
The Gospel. St John 12. 23 -33
The Proper Preface of Passion Sunday may be used.

2. FOR THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Collect

O GOD, who at Pentecost didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Epistle. 1 Corinthians 12. 4 -13
The Gospel. St John 14. 23 -26
The Proper Preface of Whitsun may be used: instead of the words as at this time shall be said at Pentecost.

3. OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
(which is specially suitable for use on Saturdays)

The Collect

O ALMIGHTY God, who didst endue with singular grace the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of our Lord: Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to hallow our bodies in purity, and our souls in humility and love; through the same our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Lesson. Isaiah 7. 10 -14
The Epistle. Galatians 4. 1 -7
The Gospel. St Luke 1. 26 -38
The Proper Preface of Christmas may be used.
Further Epistles and Gospels may be chosen from the Propers of other Festivals connected with the Blessed Virgin Mary.

4. FOR THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL

The Collect

O GOD of all the nations of the earth, remember the multitudes of those, who, though created in thine image, have not known thee, nor the redemption wrought by thy Son Jesus Christ; and grant that by the prayers and labours of thy holy Church they may be delivered from all superstition and unbelief, and brought to worship thee; through him whom thou hast sent to be the Resurrection and the Life of all men, the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or,

O GOD, our heavenly Father, who didst manifest thy love by sending thine only-begotten Son into the world that all might live through him: Pour thy Spirit upon thy Church that it may fulfil his command to preach the Gospel to every creature; send forth, we beseech thee, labourers into thy har­vest; defend them in all dangers and temptations; and hasten the time when the fulness of the Gentiles shall be gathered in, and all Israel shall be saved; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or,

O GOD, who hast made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the earth, and didst send thy blessed Son Jesus Christ to preach peace to them that are afar off, and to them that are nigh: Grant that all the people of this land may feel after thee and find thee; and hasten, a heavenly Father, the fulfilment of thy promise, to pour out thy Spirit upon all flesh; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or,

O LORD, who hast warned us that thou wilt require much of those to whom much is given: Grant that we, whose lot is cast in so goodly a heritage, may strive together the more abundantly, by prayer, almsgiving, and fasting, and by all other appointed means, to extend to those who know thee not what we so richly enjoy; and as we have en­tered into the labours of others, so to labour that others may enter into ours, to the fulfilment of thy holy will, and the salvation of all mankind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(a) The Epistle. Ephesians 2. 13 -22
The Gospel. St John 1. 35 -42
(b) The Lesson. Isaiah 2. 2 -4
The Gospel. St Matthew 9. 35 -38
(c) The Lesson. Isaiah 49. 5 -13
The Gospel. St Matthew 28. 16 -20
(d) The Lesson. Revelation 22. 16 -17
The Gospel. St John 7. 37 -39
Note, that these Epistles and Gospels should not be interchanged at the option of the celebrant, but each Epistle or Lesson should be read with the corresponding Gospel.

5. FOR THE UNITY OF CHRISTENDOM

The Collect

O LORD Jesu Christ, who didst say to 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 it that peace and unity which is agreeable to thy will; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Epistle. Ephesians 4. 4 -16
The Gospel. St John 17. 11 -23

6. FOR SYNODS

The Collect

O LORD God, the Father of lights and fountain of all wisdom, who in the days of the Apostles didst send thy Holy Spirit to direct the first Council of thy Church in Jerusalem: Look mercifully upon us, and so bless the Bishop and assessors assembled in Synod, that through their deliberations thy Church may be preserved in the true faith, and in godly discipline; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Or,

GUIDE, we beseech thee, Almighty God, with the light of thy Holy Spirit, our Bishop(s), Clergy, and Laity, in the Diocesan Council (or, General Council), that they may wisely consult together for the good of thy Church and the glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. 1 Corinthians 12. 1 -11
The Gospel. St John 15. 1 -8

7. FOR HOSPITALS

The Collect

ALMIGHTY God, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ went about doing good, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people: Continue, we beseech thee, this his gracious work among us (especially in ... ); cheer, heal, and sanctify the sick; to doctors and nurses grant diligence and skill, sympathy and patience; and send down thy blessing on all who labour to prevent suffering, and to forward thy purposes of love; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Acts 5. 12 -16
The Gospel. St Luke 7. 19 -22

8. FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

The Collect

ALMIGHTY God, we beseech thee, with thy gracious favour to behold our Universities, Colleges, and Schools (especially ... ), that knowledge may be increased among us, and all good learning flourish and abound. Bless all who teach and all who learn; and grant that in humility of heart they may ever look unto thee, who art the fountain of all wisdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Ecclesiasticus 4. 11 -19
The Epistle. Philippians 4. 8 -9
The Gospel. St Matthew 7. 24 -29

9. FOR THE PEACE OF THE WORLD

The Collect

ETERNAL God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, and no strength known but the strength of love: We pray thee so mightily to shed and spread abroad thy Spirit, that all peoples and ranks may be gathered under one banner, of the Prince of peace; as children of one God and Father of all; to whom be dominion and glory now and for ever. Amen.

The Epistle. St James 3. 17 -4:10
The Gospel. St Matthew 5. 43 -48

10. FOR PEACE IN OUR LAND

The Collect

O GOD, who hast taught us that the fruit of righteousness is peace: Remove from among us all dangers of civil strife and discord; grant grace to the members of thy Church to show forth there brotherly union in thee, and enable them to serve their neighbours by promoting reconciliation and harmony among all men (or, those who are now at variance); through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Isaiah 32. 1 -5, 16-18
The Gospel. St John 14. 27 -29

11. ON NATIONAL OCCASIONS

The Collect

O GOD of all nations, look in mercy, we beseech thee, on our land. Give wisdom and 'under­standing to the President (or Governor-General), the Prime Minister, and all her rulers, and to her peoples unity and concord. Guide their policies by the light of thy life-giving Spirit, that she may go forward in justice and liberty, prosperity and peace; and in thy good time grant that she may bring her glory and honour into the kingdom of thy blessed Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Romans 13. 1 -7
The Gospel. St Matthew 22. 16 -22

12. IN TIME OF CALAMITY

The Collect

WE humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities; and for the glory of thy name turn from us all those evils that we most righteously 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 honour and glory; through our only Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Romans 8. 35 -39
The Gospel. St Mark 4. 36 -41

13. IN TIME OF ANY EPIDEMIC, PLAGUE, OR SICKNESS

The Collect

O ALMIGHTY and merciful God, with whom are the issues of life and death: Grant, we beseech thee, help and deliverance to those who are visited with grievous sickness. We look humbly up to thee with sure confidence in thy power to save; and trusting wholly in thy mercy, beseech thee to grant relief from our affliction, and health and strength to thy people, that they may serve thee with quiet, lowly, and thankful hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. 1 Kings 8. 37 -40
The Gospel. St. Mark 1. 32 -34

14. ON AN OCCAISION OF THANKSGIVING

The Collect

O GOD, whose love we cannot measure and whose blessings are without number: We bless and praise thee for all thy goodness, who in our weakness art our strength, in our darkness light, in our sorrows comfort and peace, and from everlasting to everlasting are our God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.

The Lesson. Revelation 4
The Gospel. St. Luke 10. 21 -24

15. ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSECRATION OR ENTHRONEMENT OF A BISHOP

The Collect

O GOD, the Pastor and Ruler of all thy faithful people, look down in mercy upon thy servant N. our Bishop, to whom thou hast given charge over this diocese; and evermore guide, defend, comfort, sanctify, and save him: and grant him by thy grace so to advance in word and good example, that he, with the flock committed to him, may attain to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Hebrews 5. 1 -4
The Gospel. St Mark 13. 33 -37

16. ON THE ANN[VERSARY OF A WEDDING

The Collect

O GOD our Father, who by thy holy Apostle hast taught us that love is the fulfilling of the law: Grant to these thy servants that, loving one another, they may continue in thy love unto their lives' end; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Epistle. Ephesians 5. 22 -31
The Gospel. St John 15. 9 -12

17. FOR CHRISTIAN HOMES

The Collect

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ did share at Nazareth the life of an earthly home: Bless, we beseech thee, (this and) all Christian homes, and grant that in them his presence may ever be manifest and his peace and love may always abound to the glory of thy name; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Philemon 1 -7
The Gospel. St Luke 2. 51 -52

18. FOR ONE GOING ON A JOURNEY

The Collect

ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and dispose the way of thy servants towards the attainment of everlasting salvation; that, among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, they may ever be defended by thy most gracious and ready help; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson. Genesis 28. 10 -15, 20-21
Or,
The Lesson. Exodus 33. 12 -16
The Gospel. St John 14. 1 -6

19. FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM

The Collect

ALMIGHTY Father, giver of life and health: Look mercifully, we beseech thee, on this thy servant, that by thy blessing upon him and upon those who minister to him, he may speedily be restored to health, if it be thy gracious will, and give thanks to thee in thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. St James 5. 13 -16
The Gospel. St Matthew 8. 5 -13

20. ON THE DAY OF BURIAL OR IN MEMORY OF THE DEPARTED

The Collect

O LORD, the maker and redeemer of all be­lievers: Grant to the faithful departed all the unsearchable benefits of thy Son's passion; that in the day of his appearing they may be manifested as thy true children; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or,

GRANT, O Lord, that as we are baptized into the death of thy blessed Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, so by continual mortifying our corrupt affections we may be buried with him; and that through the grave, and gate of death, we may pass to our joyful resurrection; for his merits, who died, and was buried, and rose again for us, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or,

O MERCIFUL God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who also hath taught us, by his holy Apostle Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in him: We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him, as our hope is this our brother doth; and that, at the general resurrection in the last day, we may be found acceptable in thy sight; and receive that blessing, which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, Come, ye blessed children of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen.

The Epistle. 1 Corinthians 15. 51 -58
Or,
The Epistle. 2 Corinthians 4. 16 -5:4
Or,
The Epistle. 1 Thessalonians 4. 13 -18
The Gospel. St John 5. 24 -29
Or,
The Gospel. St John 6. 37 -40
Or,
The Gospel. St John 11. 21 -27

The Hymn, O Lamb of God, may be said or sung in the
following form:

O LAMB of God, that takest away the sin of the world, Grant them rest.
    O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, Grant them rest.
    O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, Grant them rest everlasting.

The Service may be concluded after the Post-Communion
Prayers as follows:

Priest. The Lord be with you;
Answer. And with thy spirit.
Priest. May they rest in peace.
Answer. Amen.