PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVINGS.

For the King and all in authority under him.

Let us pray for the King and all who are set in authority
under him.

The King shall rejoice in Thy strength, O Lord;
Exceeding glad shall he be of Thy salvation.

ALMIGHTY God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech Thee to bless our Sovereign Lord, King George, the Parliaments in all his dominions, and all who are set in authority under him; that they may order all things in wisdom, righteousness, and peace, to the honour of Thy holy Name, and the good of Thy Church and people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the British Empire.

Let us pray for the British Empire.

This God is our God for ever and ever;
He shall be our guide unto death.

ALMIGHTY God, Who rulest in the kingdom of men, and hast given to our Sovereign Lord, King George, a great dominion in all parts of the earth: Draw together, we pray Thee, in true fellowship the men of divers races, languages, and customs, who dwell therein, that, bearing one another’s burdens, and working together in brotherly concord, they may fulfil the purpose of Thy providence, and set forward Thy everlasting kingdom. Pardon, we beseech Thee, our sins and shortcomings: keep far from us all selfishness and pride; and give us grace to employ Thy good gifts of order and freedom to Thy glory and the welfare of mankind; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord, to Whom with Thee and the Holy Ghost be all glory and dominion, world without end. Amen.

For the Clergy and People.

Let us pray for the Clergy and People.

Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness;
And let Thy saints sing with joyfulness.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Who alone workest great marvels: Send down upon our Bishops, and Clergy, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful spirit of Thy grace; and that they may truly please Thee, pour upon them the continual dew of Thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.
 

Embertide.

Let us pray for them that are to be admitted into Holy Orders.

Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness;
And let Thy Saints sing with joyfulness.

ALMIGHTY God, the giver of all good gifts, Who of Thy A divine providence hast appointed divers Orders in Thy Church: Give Thy grace, we humbly beseech Thee, to all those who are to be called to any office and administration in the same; and so replenish them with the truth of Thy doctrine, and endue them with innocency of life, that they may faithfully serve before Thee, to the glory of Thy great Name, and the benefit of Thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Church’s work among the Heathen.

Let us pray for the extension of Christ’s Kingdom throughout the world,

Declare His Name into the heathen;
And His wonders unto all people.

O GOD of all the nations of the earth, remember the multitudes of the heathen, who, though created in Thine image, are ignorant of Thy love: and, according to the propitiation of Thy Son Jesus Christ, 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 our salvation, the Resurrection and the Life of all the faithful, the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or,

    Desire of Me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance;
    And the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession.

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 peoples of the world may feel after Thee and find Thee; and hasten, O Lord, the fulfilment of Thy promise, to pour out Thy Spirit upon all flesh; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

For Unity.

Let us pray for the unity of all Christian people.

Behold how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren;
To dwell together in unity.

O LORD Jesus 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.

For those preparing for Baptism.

Let us pray for those who are preparing for Baptism.

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit,
He cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.

ALMIGHTY and merciful God, we pray Thee to look with mercy upon all those who seek Thy Holy Baptism. Give them true repentance and help them to see their sins. Make their belief strong in Thy Son Jesus Christ. Help them to learn Thy Will that they may be born again in the waters of Baptism and numbered among Thy true children, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For those preparing for Confirmation.

Let us pray for those who are preparing for Confirmation.

Let Thy loving Spirit lead them forth;
Into the land of righteousness.

O GOD, Who through the teaching of Thy Son Jesus Christ didst prepare the disciples for the coming of the Comforter: Make ready, we beseech Thee, the hearts and minds of Thy servants who at this time are seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands, that, drawing near with penitent and faithful hearts, they may be filled with the power of His divine indwelling; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Colleges and Schools.

Let us pray for all Colleges and Schools.

The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.

BE pleased, O Lord, to prosper with Thy blessing the work of all Colleges and Schools, that they who serve Thee therein, as teachers or learners, may set Thy holy will ever before them, and be led to the knowledge of Thy truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

For those who travel by Sea.

Let us pray for all who travel by Sea.

These men see the works of the Lord;
And his wonders in the deep.

O ETERNAL Lord God, Who alone spreadest out the heavens, and rulest the raging of the sea: Be pleased to receive into Thy protection all those who go down to the sea in ships, and occupy their business in great waters. Preserve them both in body and soul; prosper their labours with good success; in all time of danger be their defence, and bring them to the haven where they would be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Rogationtide.

Let us pray for God’s blessing on the fruits of the earth and the labours of men.

The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord;
And Thou givest them their food in its proper time.

BLESS, we pray Thee, O Lord, all those who work in the gardens or fish in the sea, that we may safely gather in the crops of the earth and the food of the waters; and grant to all planters and traders, and to alt those who sail in ships or work on plantations, that they may receive a fair reward of their work, and may praise Thee by living according to Thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Seasonable Weather.

Let us pray for seasonable weather.

The Lord will fulfil the desire of them that fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and will help them.

O GOD, heavenly Father, Who by Thy Son Jesus Christ hast promised to them that seek first Thy kingdom and Thy righteousness, all things necessary to their bodily sustenance: Send us, we beseech Thee, such seasonable weather that we may receive the fruits of the earth to our comfort, and to Thy honour; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Sick and Suffering.

Let us pray for the sick and suffering.

He healeth those that are broken in heart;
And giveth medicine to heal their sickness.

ALMIGHTY Father, giver of life and health: Look mercifully, we beseech Thee, on the sick and suffering, especially those for whom our prayers are desired, that by Thy blessing upon them and upon those who minister to them, they may be restored, if it be Thy gracious will, to health of body and mind, and give thanks to Thee in Thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

For all sorts and conditions of men.

Let us pray for all men according to their needs.

The Lord is loving unto every man;
And his mercy is over all his works.

O GOD, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech Thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that Thou wouldest be pleased to make Thy ways known unto them, Thy saving health unto all nations. More especially, we pray for the good estate of the Catholick Church; that it may be so guided and governed by Thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to Thy fatherly goodness all those, who are any ways afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; [especially those for whom our prayers are desired; ] that it may please Thee to comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ his sake. Amen.

For the Faithful Departed.

Let us remember before God the Faithful Departed.

The righteous live for evermore;
Their reward also is with the Lord.

O GOD of the spirits of all flesh, we praise and magnify Thy holy Name for all Thy servants who have finished their course in Thy faith and fear, for the Blessed Virgin Mary, for the holy Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, and Martyrs, and for all other Thy righteous servants, known to us or unknown; and we beseech Thee that, encouraged by their examples, and strengthened by their fellowship, we also may be found meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light; through the merits of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or,

    Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord;
    Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours.

O ALMIGHTY God, the God of the spirits of all flesh: Multiply, we beseech Thee, to those who rest in Jesus, the manifold blessings of Thy love, that the good work which Thou didst begin in them may be perfected unto the day of Jesus Christ. And of Thy mercy, O heavenly Father, vouchsafe that we, who now serve Thee here on earth, may at the last, together with them, be found meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light: for the sake of the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

May the souls of the Faithful rest in peace;
And may light perpetual shine upon them.
 

A concluding Ascription of Praise.

TO God the Father, Who loved us, and made us accepted in the Beloved:
    To God the Son, Who loved us, and loosed us from our sins by His own Blood;
    To God the Holy Ghost, Who sheddeth the love of God abroad in our hearts:
    To the one true God be all love and all glory for time and for eternity. Amen.

REMEMBER, O Lord, what Thou hast wrought in us, and not what we deserve; and as Thou Last called us to Thy service, make us worthy of our calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O LORD, support us all the day, long of this troublous life, until the shades lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, Lord, in Thy mercy, grant us safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

CLEANSE us, O Lord, and keep us undefiled, that we may be amongst those blessed ones, who having washed their robes and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb, stand before Thy Throne, and serve Thee day and night in Thy holy temple; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O LORD, Who hast warned us that Thou wilt require much of those to whom much is given: grant that we, whose lot Thou hast cast in so goodly an heritage, may strive together the more abundantly by every appointed means, to extend the blessings of Thy kingdom, and, as we have entered into the labours of other men, so to labour that, in their turn, other men may enter into ours, to Thy glory and the fulfilling of Thy Holy Will, Who hast given to each one of us his charge to occupy till Thou comest, to Whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.

O LORD, our God, Who art in every place: from Whom no space or distance can ever separate us: we know that those who are absent from each other are still present with Thee, and we therefore pray Thee to have in Thy Holy keeping those dear ones from whom we are now separated. And grant that both they and we, by drawing nearer unto Thee, may be drawing nearer unto each other, bound together by the unseen chain of Thy love, in the Communion of Thy Spirit, and the Holy Fellowship of Thy Saints: that whether or not, according as seemeth best to Thy Divine Majesty, we meet together again here on earth, we may surely meet again at the Resurrection of the Just, and go in together to that House of many mansions which Thou hast prepared for them that unfeignedly love Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

Anima Christi.

SOUL of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, refresh me.
Water from the Side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesu, hear me,
Within Thy Wounds hide me,
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee,
From the malicious enemy defend me,
In the hour of my death call me,
And bid me come to Thee,
That with Thy Saints I may praise Thee
For ever and ever. Amen.

An Act of Faith.

    My God, I believe in Thee, and all Thy Church doth teach because Thou hast said it, and Thy word is true.

An Act of Hope.

    My God, I hope in Thee, for grace and for glory, because of Thy promises, Thy mercy and Thy power.

An Act of Love.

    My God, I love Thee with all my heart, because Thou art so good; and for Thy sake I love my neighbour as myself.

An Act of Contrition.

    O my God, I am very sorry for all the sins by which I have offended Thee, and I resolve to try by Thy Grace never to sin again.

An Act of Consecration.

    O my God, I give myself to Thee, in union with the offering of Jesus Christ on the Holy Cross.
 

A Daily Thanksgiving.

O LOVING GOD, I thank Thee for Thy care of me throughout my life. (For the blessing of my birth in a Christian home.)
    (For my Baptism) (and Confirmation.)
    (For every Communion.)
    For every sin forgiven.
    For each new beginning allowed by Thy love.
    For my home.
    For the love of every dear friend.
    For the kindness that I never can repay.
    For those whose love has drawn me near to Thee.
    For all who have helped me in my spiritual life.
    For all who have cared for my bodily needs.
    For times of pleasure and happiness.
    For trials or illnesses permitted that I might be drawn nearer to Thee.
    For the love of Jesus my Lord.
    For the glory of His friendship.
    For the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
    For all answers to my prayers.
    For the overshadowing of Thine Eternal Presence.
    O Lord, I thank Thee, I praise Thee, I bless Thee. O make me worthier of Thy love; help me to consecrate my life to Thee afresh in gratitude and love of Thy dear Son. Amen.

A Prayer of Praise and Trust.

O ALMIGHTY GOD, I bless and praise Thee for all Thy goodness and loving-kindness.
    I believe Thou art a God of perfect love.
    I believe Thou art my Heavenly Father, watching over me and all I love in this world and beyond.
    I believe that Jesus Christ Thy only Son died for me and loves me still, and is near me at all times to help and strengthen me.
    I believe Thy Holy Spirit ever pleads in my heart, and every thought of holiness is His alone.
    I believe that all my sorrows have a place in Thy mind, and that Thou art filled with loving compassion for all suffering and pain.
    I believe Thou lovest all men, and carest for all those I love, and so I would leave them in Thy care.
    I believe Thou forgivest all sins of those who in loving repentance come to Thee.
    O LOVING GOD, I desire to love Thee more. I praise Thy Holy Name. Help me to reverence and adore Thee more deeply. Give me the power to love Thee more truly; for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
 

A Hymn of Love and Praise.

I HAVE a Friend whose faithful love
Is more than all the world to me;
’Tis higher than the heights above,
’Tis deeper than the sounding sea,
So old, so new, so tried, so true;
To-day as yesterday the same,
He loves me—Blessed be His Name.

He held the highest place above,
Adored by sons of flame,
Yet such His self-denying love,
He laid aside His Crown, and came
To seek the lost, at any cost
Of heavenly rank, and earthly fame,
He sought me—Blessed be His Name.

It was a lonely path He trod,
From every human soul apart,
Known only to Himself and God
Was the deep grief that filled His heart;
Yet from the track He turned not back
Till, where I lay in sin and shame,
He found me—Blessed be His Name.

A Prayer in Sickness.

LORD JESUS, be near me.
Lord Jesus, forgive my sins.
Lord Jesus, draw me near to Thee.
Lord Jesus, fill me with Thy love.
Lord Jesus, make me loving and patient.
Lord Jesus, keep me pure and clean.
Lord Jesus, strengthen me to bear my sickness.
Lord Jesus, give me the peace of Thy presence.
Lord Jesus, take my hand in thine.
Lord Jesus, help me to lie still in perfect trust of Thee.
Lord Jesus, heal me if it be for my good.
Lord Jesus, bless all those I love. Amen.

Prayers at Communion.

LORD, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief.
Lord, come to us, that Thou mayest cleanse us.
Lord, come to us, that Thou mayest heal us.
Lord, come to us, that Thou mayest strengthen us.
And grant that having received Thee, we may never be separated from Thee by our sins, but may continue Thine for ever. Amen.

LORD JESUS, I adore Thee present in the Blessed Sacrament.
Lord, I believe Thou art infinitely near as I kneel in Thy Presence:
Lord, I believe that Thou lovest me; help me to have a greater love for Thee.
Lord, I come to Thee; give Thyself to me.
Lord Jesus, fill my heart with Thy purity and gentleness and love.

JESU, my Lord, I Thee adore,
O make me love Thee more and more.

A Prayer of S. Richard of Chichester.

O HOLY JESUS,
Most merciful Redeemer,
Friend and Brother,
May I know Thee more clearly,
Love Thee more dearly,
And follow Thee more nearly.

The Angelus.

THE ANGEL of the Lord declared unto Mary,
And she conceived by the Holy Ghost.
    Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
Be it unto the according to Thy Word.
    Hail, Mary . . .

And the Word was made Flesh,
And dwelt among us.
    Hail, Mary . . .

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God;
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

WE beseech Thee, O Lord, to pour Thy grace into our hearts; that as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
    MAY the Divine Assistance remain with us always, and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

O SAVIOUR of the world, Who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us;
Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.

The General Thanksgiving.

ALMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies, we Thine unworthy servants do give Thee most humble and hearty thanks for all Thy goodness and loving-kindness to us, and to all men; . . . . We bless Thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all, for Thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech Thee, give us that due sense of all Thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we skew forth Thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives; by giving up ourselves to Thy service, and by walking before Thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to Whom with Thee and the Holy Ghost be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.
 

THE CHAPLET.

The Joyful Mysteries.

1. The Annunciation. (S. Luke 1. 26-38)

By the message of the Angel and Thy Holy Incarnation.
Save us and help us, O Lord.

2. The Visitation. (S. Luke 1. 39-56.)

By the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin to Elizabeth.
Save us and help us, O Lord.

3. The Nativity. (S. Mat. 2. 1.)

By Thy Holy Nativity in Bethlehem,
Save us and help us, O Lord.

4. The Presentation. (S. Luke 2. 22-39.)

By Thy Presentation in the Temple,
Save us and help us, O Lord.

5. The Finding in the Temple. (S. Luke 2. 41-51)

By the Finding in the Temple,
Save us and help us, O Lord.

The Sorrowful Mysteries.

1. The Agony in the Garden. (S. Mark 14. 32-42.)

By Thine Agony and Sweat of Blood,
Save us and help us, O Lord.

2. The Scourging. (S. John 19. 1.)

By the Scourging of Thy sacred Body,
Save us and help us, O Lord.

3. The Crowning. (S. Mat. 27. 27-31.)

By Thy Crowning with Thorns,
Save us and help us, O Lord.

4. The Carrying of the Cross. (S. Luke 23. 26-31.)

By Thy Carrying of the Cross.
Save us and help us, O Lord.

5. The Crucifixion. (S. John 19. 18, 38-42.)

By Thy precious Death and Burial.
Save us and help us, O Lord.

The Glorious Mysteries.

1. The Resurrection. (S. Luke 24. 34.)

By Thy glorious Resurrection,
Save us and help us, O Lord.

2. The Ascension. (Acts 1. 8-11.)

By Thy wonderful Ascesion
Save us and help us, O Lord.

3. Our Lord’s Intercession in Heaven. (Rome 8. 34.)

By Thine all-prevailing Intercession in Heaven,
Save us and help us, O Lord.

4. The Sending of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2. 1-4)

By the sending of the Holy Ghost,
Save us and help us, O Lord.

5. Our Lord’s Presence in His Church (S. Mat. 28. 20.)

By Thy continual Presence in the Church,
Save us and help us, O Lord.
 

LITANY OF THE PASSION.

O GOD the Father of Heaven,
   Have mercy upon us.
    O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
    Have mercy upon us.
    O God the Holy Ghost,
    Have mercy upon us.
    Holy Trinity, one God,
    Have mercy upon us.
    Jesus, Son of the Living God, born of the Virgin Mary,
    Have mercy upon us.
    By the Mystery of Thy Holy Incarnation, and by Thy Holy Life and example,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    By Thy Prayer in Gethsemane, by Thine Agony and Sweat of Blood, and by Thy willingness to die,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    Jesus, betreayed by the kiss of Judas, left alone by Thine Apostles, and taken prisoner by Thine enemies,
    Have mercy upon us.
    Jesus, condemned by Annas and Caiaphas, beaten and spat upon,
    Have mercy upon us.
    Jesus, mocked, rejected, scourged and bruised, and condemned to die by Pilate,
    Have mercy upon us.
    By the carrying of the Cross to Calvary,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    By the nailing to the Cross,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    By the Crown of Thorns,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    By Thy obedience unto death,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    By Thy bearing our sins in Thine own Body,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    By the shedding of Thy precious Blood,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    By Thy patience and humility,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    By Thy five most Sacred Wounds,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    By Thy Death and Burial,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
 

    We sinners do beseech Thee to hear us:
    That we may die to sin and live only to righteousness,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord
    That we may take up our Cross daily and follow after Thee,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord
    That we may glory in nothing but the Cross of Christ,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord
    That Thy Blood may cleanse us from all our sins,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord
    That we may follow the Blessed steps of Thy most holy Life,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord
    That we having fellowship with Thee in Thy sufferings may have fellowship with Thee in Thy glorious Resurrection;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    O Lamb of God: that takest away the sins of the world;
    Have mercy upon us.
    O Lamb of God: that takest away the sins of the world;
    Have mercy upon us.
    O Lamb of God: that takest away the sins of the world;
    Grant us Thy peace.

    O Saviour of the world, Who by Thy Cross and Precious Blood hath redeemed us;
    Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.

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.

The Lord be with you;
And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

O LORD Jesus Christ, our Merciful High Priest, Who didst offer to the Father a pure offering, to make sinners one with God: By the wonderful grace of Thy Life, Thy Passion and Thy Death, give us grace, we beseech Thee, to die to the world and live to Thee alone and at the end to go out in peace: through Thy merits, Who livest and reignest with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God for ever and ever. Amen.
 

LITANY
FOR MISSIONS AND THE HEATHEN.

O GOD the Father, Who made of one blood all nations of the earth,
    Have mercy upon us.

    O God the Son, Who redeemed all mankind from the power of darkness,
    Have mercy upon us.

    O God the Holy Ghost, Who moved upon the face of the waters, Giver of light and life,
    Have mercy upon us. 

    O Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Three persons in one God, Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier,
    Have mercy upon us.

    By Thy Death upon the Cross,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    By Thy intercession in heaven,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    By the sending of the Holy Ghost,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    By Thine ever-abiding Presence in Thy Church,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    We sinners do beseech Thee to hear us, that it may please Thee to bless Thy Holy Church, which Thou hast purchased with Thy most precious Blood,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    We pray Thee to bless all Missionary Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Brothers and Teachers (especially . . . . ),
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to bless the schools of this Mission, those in the villages, the preparatory schools at . . . . , the Girls’ schools at . . . . , the Boy’s schools at . . . . . ,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to bless the Colleges at . . . . , that good teachers and faithful ministers may be trained in them,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to bless the Brotherhood, that the Brothers may be kept in safety and their work bear much fruit,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to move the hearts of faithful men to go forth with them to the heathen to bring them from Satan to Thee,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to bless the Sisters of the Cross in their work with the girls and women,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to bless all who work with the sick, in hospitals, Mission stations and villages, that through their work many may learn Thy love and pity,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to bless all who learn and write and print the languages of the people, and grant that by their labours all may hear in their own tongue of Thy wonderful works,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to guide many to help Thy work in this Diocese both with money and labour,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
 

Let us pray for New Guinea.

    We pray Thee to look with mercy upon all those who work for Thee in New Guinea, and grant that those who hear Thy message of love may believe,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for Polynesia.

    We pray Thee to bless the work in Polynesia and to grant that the people of those islands, together with all who live and work there, Indians, Chinese, Melanesians and Europeans may be made one in Thee,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for the heathen of Australia.

    We pray Thee to help and strengthen all who work among the heathen of Australia, and grant that by the showing forth of Thy love and pity they all may be brought to Thee,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for the Maoris of New Zealand.

    We pray to Thee to guard and keep Thy Church among the Maoris and to save them from the deceits of the devil: and grant that those who know Thee not may learn of Thee,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for China, Japan, Singapore, Borneo and Korea.

    We pray Thee to strengthen the hands of Thy servants in these places and grant that all who there confess Thy Holy Name may shine as lights in the darkness and lead the heathen to believe in Thee,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for India, Ceylon and Burma.

    We beseech Thee for the millions of India: grant that the light of Thy truth may shine among them, that the darkness may be driven from their hearts and their love given to Thee,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for North and South America.

    We pray Thee to restore Thy Church in South America, and grant that by its witness the heathen peoples may come to know Thee,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    We pray Thee to bless and keep all Thy servants in North America, and grant that all its people may come to own Thee as their Lord and Saviour,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for the West Indies.

    That Thy people here may stand firm and be kept in soul and body, and that those who do not know Thee may be turned to Thee,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for Africa.

    We pray Thee that the people of many different tongues in the great country of Africa may learn to honour Thy Holy Name and Thy Word, that all evil may be destroyed by Thy Blessed Son,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for Palestine.

    We pray Thee that the Jews of Palestine and in all other places may be brought to believe in Jesus as their Messiah and Lord,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

Let us pray for the people who follow Mahomet.

    We pray Thee that all people who follow the teaching of Mahomet may learn the love of Jesus the Saviour, that they may find their peace in the King of Peace,
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
 

The Lord be with you;
And with thy spirit.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, hear us.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear us.

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.

    Let us thank God for all His blessings upon the work amongst the heathen in all parts of the world, especially . . .

Let us bless the Lord;
Thanks be to God.

The Divine Praises.

BLESSED be God,
Blessed be His Holy Name,
    Blessed be Jesus Christ, True God and True Man,
    Blessed be the Name of Jesus,
    Blessed be Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar,
    Blessed be the Holy Ghost the Comforter,
    Blessed be the Mother of God, Mary most holy,
    Blessed be God in his Angels and in His Saints,
    Blessed be God.

    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost;
    As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
 

LITANY FOR EMBERTIDE.

O GOD the Father of heaven; have mercy upon us miserable sinners.
    O God the Father of heaven; have mercy upon us miserable sinners.

    O God the Son, Redeemer of the world: have mercy upon us miserable sinners.
    O God the Son, Redeemer of the world: have mercy upon us miserable sinners.

    O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son: have mercy upon us miserable sinners.
    O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son: have mercy upon us miserable sinners.

    O Holy, Blessed, and Glorious Trinity, Three Persons and One God: have mercy upon us miserable sinners.
    O Holy, Blessed, and Glorious Trinity, Three Persons and One God: have mercy upon us miserable sinners.

    Remember not, Lord, our evil-doings, nor the evil-doings of our forefathers, and do not punish us for our sins; spare us, good Lord, spare Thy people, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy most precious Blood, and be not angry with us for ever.
    Spare us, good Lord.

    From all evil and accident; from sin, from the power of the devil; from Thine anger, and from everlasting death.
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    From all blindness of heart, from pride and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred and malice, and all that is not according to Thy law of love,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    From impurity, and all other deadly sin; and from all  the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    From lightning and storm, from earthquake, from sickness and famine, from battle and murder, and from unprepared death,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    From all false teaching, wrong belief, and division; from hardness of heart, and from thinking lightly of Thy Word and Commandment,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    By the mystery of Thy Holy Incarnation; by Thy Holy Nativity and Circumcision; by Thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    By Thine Agony and Sweat of Blood; by Thy Cross and Passion; by Thy Precious Death and Burial; by Thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension; and by the Coming of the Holy Ghost,
    Good Lord, deliver us.

    In all times of sadness; in all times of gladness; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgement,
    Good Lord, deliver us.
 

Let us pray for the Church.

    We sinners do beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord God; and that it may please Thee to rule and govern Thy Holy Catholic Church in the right way;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to enlighten all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, with true knowledge and understanding of Thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living they may set it forth;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to keep and preserve all the Orders of Thy Church in Thy Holy Religion;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to fill them with Thy Spirit and to cleanse their lips;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to strengthen the work of Thy Church in all the world (especially . . . ), and to send forth more labourers into Thy harvest;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to raise up pastors after Thine own heart, who will work for Thee with zeal;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to deliver them from all evil;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to grant that all who see and know the Ministers of Thy Church may be able to honour them in their work and office;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
   
    That it may please Thee to grant that they may always offer the Holy Sacrifice in righteousness;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That they may shew forth in all places the love of Thy Holy Name and Sacraments;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
 

Let us pray for those to be ordained at this time.

    That it may please Thee to bless Thy servants who are to be made priests (or deacons), and to pour Thy grace upon them that they may duly fulfil their office to the good of Thy Church and the glory of Thy Holy name;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to help them to give body, mind and spirit to Thee that they may work for Thee with all their hearts;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to fill their minds with Thy Word, and to enlighten them with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit that they may love Thy Commandments;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to grant that their work may be in power that many may be brought to Thee and be saved;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee to grant that they may minister faithfully Thy Holy Sacraments, and by their life and teaching set forth the truth of Thy Holy Word;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    That it may please Thee always to be with them in the work of the ministry, and that Thou wouldest give to them in all things the spirit of power and love and discipline;
    We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

    Son of God: we beseech Thee to hear us.
    Son of God: we beseech Thee to hear us.

    O Lamb of God: that takest away the sins of the world;
    Grant us Thy peace.

    O Lamb of God: that takest away the sins of the world;
    Have mercy upon us.

    O Christ, hear us.
    O Christ, hear us.

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

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

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

Let us pray.

O GOD, Who for the glory of Thy Majesty and the salvation of mankind hast consecrated Thine only begotten Son as a great High Priest, grant that those whom He has chosen as His fellow workers and the stewards of His mysteries, especially . . . now about to be made deacon(s), may faithfully fulfil the Ministry received from Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O LORD Jesus Christ, Whose is the Priesthood without change: grant that all who on earth are called to be Thy priests may daily follow in Thy blessed footsteps, may shew forth in their lives and preaching Thy love and severity, Thy hatred of sin and love of sinners, may be patient towards all men, and for Thy sake may make themselves servants of all; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

O GOD, the Holy Ghost, Who art the Giver of all good gifts: grant to Thy ministers the Spirit of Wisdom that they may teach Thy people the words of eternal truth, and the Spirit of Holiness, that they may go before them, and lead them into those heavenly pastures, where with the Father and the Son, Thou livest and reignest ever one God, world without end. Amen.

THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.
 

ROGATIONTIDE PROCESSION.

Before the Altar—

    In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Let us pray.

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

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, Who hast promised to hear the prayers of those who ask in Thy Son’s Name; We beseech Thee mercifully to hear our prayers which we now make to Thee; Grant us those things which we ask faithfully according to Thy Will, that our needs may be supplied and Thy Name glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us go forth in peace;
In the Name of Christ. Amen.

    Procession begins.

(Hymns shall be sung at various stations.)

Let us pray for this school / college / place.

Except the Lord build the house,
Their labour is but lost that build it.

O GOD, Who didst raise up this . . . and Who brought us together here to learn Thy Will, we pray Thee—
    to bless us in Thy work with Thy Holy Spirit,
    to help us to live together in love and joy and peace,
    to make us strong to endure all that shall come to us,
    to draw us near to Thee in our prayers,
    to give us happiness in our play.
    Do Thou complete in us the good work which Thou didst begin, that with courage and joy we may be able to advance Thy kingdom in the world, to the honour and glory of Thy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.

There shall no evil happen to you;
And no harm come near your home.
 

O LORD our heavenly Father, we pray Thee to keep this . . . . from all evil, that all who live together here may believe in Thee, work for Thee, share Thy love, and come to Thy Kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for Sunshine and Rain.

The Lord will grant the desire of them that fear Him;
He will hear their cry and help them.

O GOD, Heavenly Father, Who by Thy Son Jesus Christ hast promised to them that seek first Thy Kingdom and Thy righteousness, all things needful fort heir bodies. Send us we pray Thee, such rain and sunshine as is necessary for our needs; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for God’s blessing on / the hospital / those who work with the sick.

Himself took our infirmities;
And bare our sicknesses.

ALMIGHTY God, Whose Blessed Son went about doing good and healing all manner of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people: grant to those who work among the sick, wisdom, love and patience, that the sick may be cheered, healed and sanctified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for the Sick and Suffering.

ALMIGHTY Father, giver of all life and health: Look mercifully, we beseech Thee, on the sick and suffering. Grant, if it be Thy gracious will, that they may be restored to health of body and mind, and give thanks to Thee in Thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for God’s Blessing upon our Gardens.

ALMIGHTY God, Who hast blessed the earth that it should be fruitful and bring forth abundantly whatsoever is needful for the life of man. Prosper we pray Thee our labours in the gardens and grant us such weather that we may gather in the fruits of the earth, and ever rejoice in Thy goodness and praise Thy Holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

Let us remember before God the Faithful Departed.

    Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord;
    Even so, saith the Spirit, for they rest from their labours.

Let us pray.

O ALMIGHTY God, the God of the spirits of all men: Grant to those, we beseech Thee, who rest in Jesus, the blessings of Thy love, that the good work which Thou hast begun in them may be completed unto the day of Jesus Christ; for the sake of Him, Thy Son Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

May the souls of the Faithful rest in peace;
And may light perpetual shine upon them.

Let us pray for God’s Blessing on the Houses in this place.

Our help standeth in  the Name of the Lord;
Who hath made heaven and earth.

Let us pray.

O GOD, the Father of all the earth, we humbly beseech Thee for these houses and all who dwell in them. May it please Thee to bless them and fill them with Thy goodness. Grant, O Lord, to all who live here all things needful for their bodies and their souls. Let the Angels of light dwell within these walls and guard those who dwell here; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

VISIT, we pray Thee, O Lord, this . . . . . and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let Thy holy Angels be with us here to keep us in pace, and Thy blessing be on us always Amen.

Let us pray for those who learn and those who teach.

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
Even by ruling himself after Thy Word.

Let us pray.

GRANT, O Lord, Thy Blessing upon all the work of the school(s), that they who work therein, as teachers or learners, may set Thy Holy Will ever before them, and so be led to a knowledge of Thy Truth. Grant that Thy Holy Church may be strengthened by them and our country may be better because of them, and that they all may be made worthy of Thy Kingdom in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O HEAVENLY Father, prosper with Thy blessing all who teach and all who learn, and grant that our hearts may be drawn nearer to Thee every day; for the love of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

Let us pray for our Plantation(s) and all who work there.

ALMIGHTY Father, Who by Thy Son Jesus Christ hast sanctified labour to the well-being of men: Prosper with Thy blessing all work in this place / plantation: Grant that they may be guarded from all temptations and dangers, and receiving a fair reward for their work may praise Thee by living according to Thy Will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for Melanesia.

ALMIGHTY God, for Whom the Isles do wait;
  Send down Thy blessing on the Melanesian Mission:
    The Bishop;
    The Priests and Deacons;
    The Sisters of the Cross;
    The Brothers;
    The Doctor, Nurses, and all workers with the sick;
    The Printing Press, and all those who work in the gardens or on the launches;
    The Captain, Officers, and Crew of the “Southern Cross;” and
    All who teach or are learning in the Schools and Colleges.

    Guide us, O Lord, in every difficulty;
    Protect us in every danger;
    Strengthen us in every temptation; and
    Give us such a sure trust and confidence in Thee, that we may serve Thee without fear.

    Lord of the Harvest,
    Send forth labourers into Thine Harvest;
    Guide by Thy Holy Spirit those who are fitted for this work,
    That they may willingly offer themselves to serve Thee,
    And by Thee be enabled to set forth Thy glory;
    Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Upon returning to the Church—

A Prayer of S. Chrysostom.

ALMIGHTY God, Who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto Thee; and dost promise, that when two or three are gathered together in Thy Name Thou wilt grant their requests; Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of Thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of Thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

2 Corinthians 13. 14.

THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.
 

APPENDIX.

A FORM OF PREPARATION
which may be said by the Priest and his Assistants
before the celebration of Holy Communion.

Priest—

IN the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
    Amen.
    I will go unto the altar of God.
    Even unto the God of my joy and gladness.
    Give sentence with me, O God, and defend my cause against the ungodly people: O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man.
    For Thou art the God of my strength, why hast Thou put me from Thee? and why go I so heavily, while the enemy oppresseth me?
    O send out Thy light and Thy truth, that they may lead me and bring me unto Thy holy hill, and to Thy dwelling.
    And that I may go unto the Altar of God, even unto the God of my joy and gladness, and upon the harp will I give thanks unto Thee, O God, my God.
    Why art thou so heavy, O my soul? and why art thou so disquieted within me?
    O put thy trust in God, for I will yet give Him thanks, which is the help of my countenance, and my God.
    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
    As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
    I will go unto the altar of God.
    Even unto the God of my joy and gladness.
    Our help is in the Name of the Lord;
    Who hath made heaven and earth.
    I confess to God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, before the whole company of heaven, and you, my brother, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, through my fault, through my own fault, through my own most grievous fault; wherefore I pray God to have mercy upon me and forgive me my sins, and you, brother, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
    May Almighty God have mercy upon thee, forgive thee thy sins, and bring thee to everlasting life.
    Amen.
    I confess to God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, before the whole company of heaven, and you, my father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, through my fault, through my own fault, through my own most grievous fault; wherefore I pray God to have mercy upon me and forgive me my sins, and you, father, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
    May Almighty God have mercy upon thee, forgive thee thy sins, and bring thee to everlasting life.
    Amen.

    The Almighty and most merciful Lord, grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of all our sins.
    Amen.
    Wilt Thou not turn again and quicken us, O Lord?
    That Thy people may rejoice in Thee.
    O Lord, shew Thy mercy upon us;
    And grant us Thy salvation.
    Lord, hear our prayer.
    And let our cry come unto Thee.
    The Lord be with you.
    And with thy spirit.