THE ORDER OF

CONFIRMATION

Hymns and one or more addresses are usually included in the Service. The People stand, sit or kneel as the Bishop directs.

One of these Prefaces is read.

(1662)

TO the end that Confirmation may be ministered to the more edifying of such as shall receive it, the Church hath thought good to order, That none hereafter shall be confirmed, but such as can say the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments; and can also answer to such other questions, as in the short Catechism are contained: which order is very convenient to be observed; to the end that children being now come to the years of discretion, and having learned what their Godfathers and Godmothers promised for them in Baptism, they may themselves, with their own mouth and consent, openly before the Church, ratify and confirm the same; and also promise, that by the grace of God they will evermore endeavour themselves faithfully to observe such things, as they by their own confession have assented unto.

(1928)

DEARLY beloved in the Lord, in ministering Confirmation the Church doth follow the example of the Apostles of Christ. For in the eighth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles we thus read:—
    They therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word. And Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed unto them the Christ. When they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Now when the Apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word ()f God, they sent unto them Peter and John: who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: for as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized into the Name of the Lord Jesus. Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
    The Scripture here teacheth us that a special gift of the Holy Spirit is bestowed through laying on of hands with prayer. And forasmuch as this gift cometh from God alone, let us who are here present pray to Almighty God, that he will strengthen with his Holy Spirit in Confirmation those who in Baptism were made his children.
    You, then, who are to be confirmed must now declare before this congregation that you are stedfastly purposed, with the help of this gift, to lead your life in the faith of Christ and in obedience to God’s will and commandments; and must openly acknowledge yourselves bound to fulfil the Christian duties to which your Baptism hath pledged you.
 

Then the Bishop says to the Candidates standing before him,

    The Bishop. Our help is in the Name of the Lord;
    Answer. Who hath made heaven and earth.
    The Bishop. Blessed be the Name of the Lord;
    Answer. Henceforth, world without end.
    The Bishop. Lord, hear our prayers;
    Answer. And let our cry come unto thee.

The Bishop. Let us pray.

ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who hast vouchsafed to regenerate these thy servants by water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given unto them forgiveness of all their sins: Strengthen them, we beseech thee, O Lord, with the Holy Ghost the Comforter, and daily increase in them thy manifold gifts of grace; the spirit of wisdom and understanding; the spirit of counsel and ghostly strength; the spirit of knowledge and true godliness; and fill them, O Lord, with the spirit of thy holy fear, now and for ever.
    People. Amen.

Then the Candidates coming up in order to the Bishop’s seat, he lays his hand upon each one, saying,

DEFEND, O Lord, this thy child [or this thy servant] with thy heavenly grace, that he may continue thine for ever; and daily increase in thy Holy Spirit more and more, until he come unto thy everlasting kingdom. Amen.

When all have been confirmed the Bishop says,

The Lord be with you;
Answer. And with thy spirit.

The Bishop. Let us pray.

The Bishop and People together.

THE LORD’S PRAYER.

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

The Bishop.

ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who makest us both to will and to do those things that be good and acceptable unto thy Divine Majesty: We make our humble supplications unto thee for these thy servants, upon whom (after the example of thy holy Apostles) we have now laid our hands, to certify them (by this sign) of thy favour and gracious goodness towards them. Let thy fatherly hand, we beseech thee, ever be over them; let thy Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of thy Word, that in the end they may obtain everlasting life; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end.
    People. Amen.

O ALMIGHTY Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments; that, through thy most mighty protection both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
    People. Amen.

Then the Bishop blesses the newly-confirmed.

THE BLESSING

GO forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no man evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honour all men; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
    And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. People. Amen.

DIRECTIONS

There shall be none admitted to the Holy Communion, until such time as he be confirmed, or be ready and desirous to be confirmed.

Every confirmed member of the Church shall communicate at least three times in the year, of which Easter shall be one.
 

THE
SOLEMNIZATION
OF MATRIMONY

(1928)

THE INTRODUCTION

¶ All stand.

The man and woman to be married having come to the entry to the chancel of’the church, together with their company, the Priest declares, the meaning and purpose of Marriage in these words.

DEARLY beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of God and in the face of this congregation, to join together this man and this woman in Holy Matrimony; which is an honourable estate, instituted of God himself, signifying unto us the mystical union that is betwixt Christ and his Church; which holy estate Christ adorned and beautified with his presence, and first miracle that he wrought, in Cana of Galilee, and is commended in Holy Writ to be honourable among all men; and therefore is not by any to be enterprised, nor taken in hand, unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly; but reverently, discreetly, soberly, and in the fear of God, duly considering the causes for which Matrimony was ordained.
    First, It was ordained for the increase of mankind according to the will of God, and that children might be brought up in the fear and nurture of the Lord, and to the praise of his holy Name.
    Secondly, It was ordained in order that the natural instincts and affections, implanted by God. should be hallowed and directed aright; that those who are called of God to this holy estate, should continue therein in pureness of living.
    Thirdly, It was ordained for the mutual society, help, and comfort, that the one ought to have of the other, both in prosperity and adversity.
    Into which holy estate these two persons present come now to be joined.
    Therefore if any man can shew any just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace.

I REQUIRE and charge you both, as ye will answer at the dreadful day of judgement when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, that if either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in Matrimony, ye do now confess it. For be ye well assured, that so many as are coupled together otherwise than God’s word doth allow are not joined together by God; neither is their Matrimony lawful.

If any impediment is properly alleged and declared, the marriage must be deferred until such time as the truth be tried.

THE MARRIAGE

If no impediment is alleged, the Priest then says to the man,

N. WILT thou have this woman to thy wedded wife, to live together according to God’s law in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honour and keep her, in sickness and in health? and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?

The man answers,
I will.
 

The woman answers,
I will.

Then the Priest says,

Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?

The Priest, receiving the woman at her father’s or friend’s hands, causes the man with his right hand to take the woman by her right hand; then the man and woman give their pledge to each other, saying after him,

I N. take thee N. to my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse: for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God’s holy law*; and thereto I give* thee my troth.
 

Then they loose their hands, and the Priest causes the woman with her right hand to take the man by his right hand, and to say after him,

They again loose their hands. Then the man lays the wedding ring upon the Priest’s book. The Priest, taking the ring, gives it to the man to put it upon the fourth finger of the woman’s left hand. And the man, holding the ring there, and taught by the Priest, says,

WITH this ring I thee wed; with my body I thee honour; and all my worldly goods with thee I share: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

¶ The man leaving the ring on the woman’s finger, they both kneel.

Priest.

O ETERNAL God, Creator and Preserver of all mankind, giver of all spiritual grace, the author of everlasting life: Send thy blessing upon these thy servants, this man and this woman, whom we bless in thy Name; that, living faithfully together, they may surely perform and keep the vow and covenant betwixt them made, whereof this ring given and received is a token and pledge; and may ever remain in perfect love and peace together, and live according to thy laws; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
    People. Amen.

Then the Priest joining their right hands together, says,

Those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder.

The Priest, speaking to those present, says,

FORASMUCH as N. and N. have consented together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and thereto have given and pledged their troth either to other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving of a ring, and by joining of hands; I pronounce that they be man and wife together, In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Then the Priest blesses the man and the woman.

GOD the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, bless, preserve, and keep you; the Lord mercifully with his favour look upon you; and so fill you with all spiritual benediction and grace, that ye may so live together in this life, that in the world to come ye may have life everlasting.
    And they say, Amen.

THE BENEDICTION

¶ One of these Psalms, 128, 67, or 37. 3-7 (see pages 144-312), is then said or sung; and the Priest, followed by the man and the woman, goes to the Lord’s Table.

¶ All kneel.

¶ The man and the woman kneel before the Lord’s Table.
The Priest, turning to them, says,

Let us pray.

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

All say together The Lord’s Prayer.

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.

    Priest. O Lord, save thy servant, and thy handmaid;
    People. Who put their trust in thee.
    Priest. O Lord, send them help from thy holy place;
    People. And evermore defend them.
    Priest. Be unto them a tower of strength;
    People. From the face of their enemy.
    Priest. O Lord, hear our prayer;
    People. And let our cry come unto thee.

Priest.

O GOD of our fathers, bless these thy servants, and sow the seed of eternal life in their hearts; that whatsoever in thy holy Word they shall profitably learn, they may in deed fulfil the same; that so, obeying thy will, and alway being in safety under thy protection, they may abide in thy love unto their lives’ end; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
    People. Amen.

This Prayer next following is omitted,
when the woman is past child-bearing.

O MERCIFUL Lord and heavenly Father, by whose gracious gift mankind is increased; bestow, we beseech thee, upon these two persons the heritage and gift of children; and grant that they may live together so long in godly love and honesty, that they may see their children christianly and virtuously brought up, to thy praise and honour; through Jesus Christ our Lord.   People. Amen.
 

If there is to be no Communion the Order continues,

Priest.

O GOD, who hast taught us that it should never be lawful to put asunder those whom thou by Matrimony hadst made one, and hast consecrated the state of Matrimony to such an excellent mystery, that in it is signified and represented the spiritual marriage and unity betwixt Christ and his Church: Look mercifully upon these thy servants, that both this man may love his wife, according to thy Word, (as Christ did love his spouse the Church, who gave himself for it, loving and cherishing it even as his own flesh,) and also that this woman may be loving and amiable, and faithful to her husband, and in all quietness, sobriety, and peace, be a follower of holy and godly matrons. O Lord, bless them both, and grant them to inherit thy everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. People. Amen.

The Priest then blesses the husband and wife.

ALMIGHTY God, the Father of our Lord Jesus n. Christ, pour upon you the riches of his grace, sanctify and bless you, that ye may please him both in body and soul, and live together in holy love unto your lives’ end.
    And they say, Amen.

An Address may be given here and a Hynm sung. After that, the Priest says this Prayer.

¶ All kneel.

Let us pray.

O ALMIGHTY Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments; that through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
    People. Amen.

THE BLESSING

If there is a Communion, the following Collect, Epistle, and Gospel may be used, immediately after the Prayer for childbearing, or after the Collect preceding it, if that be not said.

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 Ghost, one God world without end.   People. Amen.

The Epistle
Ephesians 3. 14-19.

The Gospel
S. John 15. 9-12.

The Priest then continues the Order of Holy Communion, the newly-married persons remaining before the Lord’s Table until the end of the Service. The last Prayer and Blessing, from THE BENEDICTION, is said over them immediately before The peace of God, &c.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

First the banns of all that are to be married together must be published in the church during divine worship, on three several Sundays, the Minister saying after the accustomed manner,

    I publish the banns of marriage between N. of — and N. of —. If any of you know cause or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, ye are to declare it. This is the first [second or third] time of asking.

And if the persons that are to be married dwell in different Parishes, the banns must be asked in both Parishes,. and the Priest of the one Parish shall not solemnize Matrimony between them, without a certificate of the banns being thrice published in the other Parish.

Nor shall any be married without banns first asked, save in pursuance of a licence granted by ecclesiastical authority, or a certificate issued by a Superintendent Registrar.

Banns may be published in the church which is the place of worship and enrolment of the persons to be married or of either of them although neither of such persons dwells in the Parish to which such church belongs, and the marriage may be solemnized in such Parish church. Publication of banns in such cases shall be in addition to and not in substitution for any other publication of banns required by law, and the Minister shall not solemnize the marriage without a certificate or certificates from every Minister who has published the same.

It is lawful in certain cases for banns to be published by lay persons.

It is convenient that the newly-married persons should receive the Holy Communion at the time of their marriage, or at the first opportunity after their marriage.
 

THE BURIAL
OF THE DEAD

(1928)

THE INTRODUCTION

¶ All stand.

The Minister and Choir, meeting the body at the entrance of the church-yard, and going before it either into the church or towards the grave, say or sing one or more of the following Sentences; together with one or more of the Penitential Psalms (6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143) if need so require.

I AM the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.   S. John 11. 25, 26

I KNOW that my Redeemer liveth, arid that he shall stand up at the last upon the earth: [and though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.] Whom I shall see for myself. and mine eyes shall behold, and not another.   Job 19. 25-27

WE brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.   1 Timothy 6. 7.   Job 1. 21

REMEMBER not the sins and offences of my youth: n. but according to thy mercy think thou upon me, O Lord, for thy goodness.   Psalm 25. 6

THE eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.   Deuteronomy 33. 27

NEITHER death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.   Romans 8. 38, 39

WHETHER we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.   Romans 14. 8, 9

BLESSED are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.   S. Matthew 5. 4

LET not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions.   S. John 14. 1
 

THE SERVICE IN CHURCH

¶ All stand.

After they are come into the church, one or more of these Psalms is said or sung: 39, 90, 23, 130 (see pages 144-312).

At the end of all the Psalms appointed for the Burial of the Dead the Gloria Patri may be left unsaid, and instead may be said or sung by the Minister and People,

    Rest eternal grant unto them, a Lord: and let light perpetual shine upon them.

[Before the Psalm, or group of Psalms and after the last Gloria Patri or Rest eternal, may be said or sung the following:

Minister.

O SAVIOUR of the world. who by thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us.

Minister and People together.

SAVE us and help us, we humbly beseech thee, a Lord.]

¶ All sit.

The Lesson.

1 Corinthians 15. 20-58 (verses 27-34 may be omitted); or 2 Corinthians 4. 16-5. 10; or Revelation 7. 9-17; or Revelation 21. 1-7.

The Prayers.

¶ All kneel.

Minister.

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

Minister and People together.

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.

    [Minister. Enter not into judgement with thy servant, O Lord;
    People. For in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
    Minister. Grant unto him eternal rest;
    People. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
    Minister. We believe verily to see the goodness of the Lord;
    People. In the land of the living.
    Minister. O Lord, hear our prayer;
    People. And let our cry come unto thee.]
 

Then is said one or more of the following Prayers.

Minister. Let us pray.

ALMIGHTY God, with whom do live the spirits of them that depart hence in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from the burden of the flesh, are in joy and felicity: We give thee hearty thanks, for that it hath pleased thee to deliver this our brother out of the miseries of this sinful world; beseeching thee, that it may please thee, of thy gracious goodness, shortly to accomplish the number of thine elect, and to hasten thy kingdom; that we, with all those that are departed in the true faith of thy holy name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in thy eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.   People. Amen.

The Collect.

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. People. Amen.

O FATHER of all, we pray to thee for those whom we love, but see no longer. Grant them thy peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and in thy loving wisdom and almighty power work in them the good purpose of thy perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.   People. Amen.

ALMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort: Deal graciously, we pray thee, with those who mourn, that casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.   People. Amen.

O HEAVENLY Father, who in thy Son Jesus Christ, hast given us a true faith, and a sure hope: Help us, we pray thee, to live as those who believe and trust in the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection to life everlasting, and strengthen this faith and hope in us all the days of our life: through the love of thy Son, Jesus Christ our Saviour. People. Amen.

Here may follow the Collect of All Saints' Day (page 90), or that of the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (page 76), or others from the Occasional Prayers (pages 91-98).

Minister.

2 Corinthians 13

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

THE BURIAL

When they come to the grave, and the mourners are gathered
about it, the Minister says,

MAN that is born of a woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery. He cometh up, and is cut down, like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow, and never continueth in one stay.

IN the midst of life we are in death: of whom may we seek for succour, but of thee, O Lord, who for our sins art justly displeased?
    Yet, O Lord God most holy, O Lord most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death.
    Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears to our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty, O holy and merciful Saviour, thou most worthy Judge eternal, suffer us not, at our last hour, for any pains of death, to fall from thee.

Or this.

Psalm 103. 13-17

LIKE as a father pitieth his own children : even so is the Lord merciful unto them that fear him.
    For he knoweth whereof we are made : he remembereth that we are but dust.
    The days of man are but as grass : for he flourisheth as a flower of the field.
    For as soon as the wind goeth over it, it is gone : and the place thereof shall know it no more.
    But the merciful goodness of the Lord endureth for ever and ever upon them that fear him : and his righteousness upon children's children.
 

Then, while earth is cast upon the body by
some standing by, the Minister says,

Then is said or sung,

I HEARD a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, From henceforth blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: even so saith the Spirit; for they rest from their labours.

Minister.

NOW unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever.
    People. Amen.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

The whole of this Office, with the exception of the Words' of Committal, may be said, if occasion require, in the church.

THE BURIAL may precede THE SERVICE IN CHURCH.

THE SERVICE IN CHURCH may be used as a Memorial Service for the Departed, apart from the funeral.

When there is a special celebration of the Holy Communion on the day of the Burial, the Collect is that appointed in this Office or the Collect of Easter Even; the Epistle, 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18 or 2 Corinthians 4.16-5. 4; the Gospel, S. John 6. 37-41 or S. John 5. 24-29.

If the ground is not consecrated, the Priest on coming to the grave may say this Prayer:

O GOD, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to bless this grave to be the peaceful resting-place of the body of thy servant; through the same thy blessed Son, who is the resurrection and the life, and who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.
 

AN ORDER

WHICH MAY BE USED FOR

THE BURIAL OF
A CHILD

¶ The Minister and Choir meeting the body at the entrance of the church-yard, and going before it either into the church or towards the grave, say or sing,

INTRODUCTION

I AM the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.   S. John 11. 25, 26

I KNOW that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand up at the last upon the earth. Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another.   Job 19. 25, 27

WE brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.   1 Timothy 6. 7.   Job 1. 21

HE shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.   Isaiah 40. 11

THE SERVICE IN CHURCH

¶ All stand.

After they have come into the church Psalm 23 is said or sung.

THE Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing.
   He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort.
    He shall convert my soul: and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.
    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me.
    Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them that trouble me : thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full.
    But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
    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.

¶ All sit.

The Lesson.

S. Mark 10. 13

THEY brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

¶ All kneel.

The Prayers.

Minister.

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

Minister and People together.

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.

    [Minister. Grant unto him eternal rest;
    People. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
    Minister. We believe verily to see the goodness of the Lord;
    People. In the land of the living.
    Minister. O Lord, hear our prayer;
    People. And let our cry come unto thee.]

Then is said one or both of the following Prayers.

Minister. Let us pray.

O LORD Jesu Christ, who didst take little children into thine arms and bless them: Open thou our eyes, we beseech thee, to perceive that it is of thy goodness that thou hast taken this thy child into the everlasting arms of thine infinite love; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end.
    People. Amen.

O GOD, whose ways are hidden and thy works most wonderful, who makest nothing in vain and lovest all that thou hast made: Comfort thou thy servants, whose hearts are sore smitten and oppressed; and grant that they may so love and serve thee in this life, that together with this thy child, they may obtain the fullness of thy promises in the world to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
    People. Amen.

Minister.

2 Corinthians 13

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

THE BURIAL

When they come to the grave, and the mourners are gathered
about it, the Minister says,

MAN that is born of a woman hath but a short time to live. He cometh up, and is cut down, like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow, and never continueth in one stay.
 

Then, while earth is cast upon the body by
some standing by, the Minister says,

¶ Then is said or sung,

THEY shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of water: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Minister.

NOW unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
 

BENEDICITE

The words 'praise him, and magnify him for ever' may be omitted except after verses 1,.2, 17, 18,26,32.

O ALL ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
2 O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.

O YE Heavens, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
4 O ye Waters that be above the firmament, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
5 O all ye Powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
6 O ye Sun and Moon, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
7 O ye Stars of Heaven, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
8 O ye Showers and Dew, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
9 O ye Winds of God, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
10 O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
11 O ye Winter and Summer, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
12 O ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
13 O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
14 O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
15 O ye Nights and Days, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
16 O ye Light and Darkness, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
17 O ye Lightnings and Clouds, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.

O LET the Earth bless the Lord : yea, let it praise him, and magnify him for ever.
19 O ye Mountains and Hills, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
20 O all ye Green Things upon the earth, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
21 O ye Wells, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
22 O ye Seas and Floods, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
23 O ye Whales, and all that move in the waters, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
24 O all ye Fowls of the air, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
25 O all ye Beasts and Cattle, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
26 O ye Children of Men, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.

O LET Israel bless the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
28 O ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
29 O ye Servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnify him for ever.
30 O ye Spirits and Souls of the Righteous, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
31 O ye holy and humble Men of heart, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.
32 O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever.