build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, ting in his Chair near the holy Table; the Bishops who present him saying, › EVEREND Father in God, we pre or apparel: yea, ye yourselves know, R sent unto you this godly and well that these hands have ministered unto Then another Bishop shall read JESUS saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me more Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith unto him again the secondtime, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things: thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. TH learned Man to be ordained and consesecrated Bishop. Then shall the Presiding Bishop demand Testimonials of the Person presented for Consecration, and shall cause them to be read, He shall then require of him the following Promise of Conformity to the Doc trine, Discipline, and Worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church. I sen Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal N the name of God, Amen. I N. che Church in N. do promise conformity and RETHREN, it is written in the Gos B pel of St. Luke, That our Saviour Christ continued the whole night in prayer, before he chose and sent forth Or this: St. John xx. 19. his twelve Apostles. It is written also, THE same day at evening, being the That the holy Apostles prayed, before first day of the week, when the doors they ordained Matthias to be of the numwere shut where the disciples were as- ber of the twelve. Let us, therefore, fol sembled for fear of the Jews, came Je-lowing the example of our Saviour Bus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he showed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then saith Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. JES Or this: St. Matt. xxviii. 18. ESUS came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world, After the Gospel and the Sermon are ended, the elected Bishop, vested with his Rochet, shall be Presented by two Bishops of this Church unto the presiding Bishop, or to the Bishop appointed, sit Christ, and his Apostles, offer up our prayers to Almighty God, before we ad mit and send forth this Person presented unto us, to the work whereunto we trust the Holy Ghost hath called him. And then shall be said the Litany; save only, that after this place, That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops, &c, the proper Suffrage shall be, THAT it may please thee to bless this THAT our brother elected, and to send thy grace upon him, that he may duly exe ecute the office whereunto he is called, to the edifying of thy Church, and to the honour, praise, and glory of thy name. Answer. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. ¶ Then shall be said this Prayer fol lowing. ALMIGHTY God, giver of all good things, who by thy Holy Spirit hast appoint d divers orders of Ministers in thy Church; mercifully behold this thy servant now called to the work and ministry of a Bishop; and so replenish him with the truth of thy doctrine, and adorn him with innocency of life, that both by word and deed he may faithfully serve thee in this office, to the glory of an example of good works unto others, that the adversary may be ashamed, haying nothing to say against you? Answer. I will so do, the Lord being my helper. thy name, and the edifying and wellgoverning of thy Church, through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. Then the Presiding Bishop, sitting in his Chair, shall say to him that is to be consecrated, BROTHER, forasmuch as the holy The Presiding Bishop. WILL you maintain and set forward, as much as shall lie in you, quietness, love, and peace among all men; and diligently exercise such discipline, as by the authority of God's word, and by the order of this Church, is committed to you? Answer. I will so do, by the help of Scripture and the ancient canons command that we should not be hasty in laying on hands, and admitting any person to government in the Church of Christ, which he hath purchased with no less price than the effusion of his own blood; before we admit you to this administra-W sending, or laying hands upon The Presiding Bishop. ILL you be faithful in ordaining, God. Answer. I will so be, by the help of tion, we will examine you in certain arti- ARE you persuaded, that you are truly Answer. I am so persuaded. God. The Presiding Bishop. WILL you show yourself gentle, and be merciful for Christ's sake to poor and needy people, and to all strangers destitute of help? Answer. I will so show myself, by God's help. Then the Presiding Bishop, standing up, shall say, LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Fa The Presiding Bishop. A RE you persuaded, that the holy quired as necessary for eternal salvation Ather, who hath given you a good will through faith in Jesus Christ? And are to do all these things, grant also unto you you determined, out of the same holy strength and power to perform the same Scriptures, to instruct the people commit- that he accomplishing in you the good ted to your charge, and to teach or main-work which he hath begun, you may be tain nothing, as necessary to eternal salva- found perfect and irreprehensible at the tion, but that which you shall be persua- latter day, through Jesus Christ our Lord, ded, may be concluded and proved by the Amen. same? Answer. I am so persuaded, and determined, by God's grace. W The Presiding Bishop. FILL you then faithfully exercise yourself in the holy Scriptures, and call upon God by prayer, for the true understanding of the saine; so that you may be able by them to teach and exhort with wholesome doctrine, and to withstand and convince the gainsayers? Answer. I will so do, by the help of God. The Presiding Bishop. ARE you ready, with all faithful dili- The Presiding Bishop. teously, and godly in this present world; Then shall the Bishop elect put on the Praise to thy eternal merit, Or this: COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God, Proceeding from above, The fire so bright, the love so sweet, By them Christ's Church doth stand: Send down thy heavenly light; Tut back our enemies far from us, Peace in our hearts with God and man, Of strife and of dissention May gain the blissful sight; That ended, the Presiding Bishop shall say, Lord, hear our prayer; Ans. And let our cry come unto thee. Presiding Bishop. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY God and most merciful Father, who of thine infinite good ness hast given thine only and dearly be loved Son Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer, and the Author of everlasting life; who, after that he had made perfect our redemption by his death, and was as cended into heaven, poured down his gifts abundantly upon men, making some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pastors and Doctors, to the edifying and making perfect his Church; grant, we beseech thee, to this thy servant such grace, that he may evermore be ready to spread abroad thy gospel, the glad tidings of reconciliation with thee; and use the authority given him, not to destruction, but to salvation; not to hurt, but to help: so that as a wise and faithful servant, giving to thy family their portion in due season, he may at last be received into everlasting joy,through Jesus Chist our Lord, who, with thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen. T Then the Presiding Bishop and Bishops present, shall lay their Hands upon the Head of the elected Bishop kneeling before them, the Presiding Bishop saying, RECEIVE the Holy Ghost, for the office and work of a Bishop in the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the imposition of our hands: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And remem ber that thou stir up the grace of God. which is given thee by this imposition of our hands: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and love, and soberness. Then the Presiding Bishop shall deliver him the Bible, saying, IVE heed unto reading, exhortation Gand doctrine, think upon the things contained in this book; be diligent in them, that the increase coming thereby may be manifest unto all men. for by so doing thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee. Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd, not a wolf; feed them, devour them not: Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring again the outcasts, seek the lost. Be so nierciful, that you be not too remiss; so minister discipline, that you forget not mercy; that when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you may receive the neverfading crown of glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ Then the Presiding Bishop shall pro- example in word, in conversation, in ceel in the Communion Service; with love, in faith, in chastity, and in purity, whom the new consecrated Bishop, with that faithfully fulfilling his course, at others, shall also communicate. the latter day he may receive the crown And for the last Collect, immediately of righteousness laid up by the Lord, the before the Benediction, shall be said this righteous Judge, who liveth and reign eth one God with the Father and the Prayer: Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. M thee useital Father, we beseechTHE peace of God, which passed a OST merciful servant thy heavenly blessing; and so endue him with thy Holy Spirit, that he preaching thy word, may not only be earnest to reprove, beseech, and rebuke with all patience and doctrine; but also may be to such as believe, a wholesome understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen. The Litany and Suffrages. 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 offences, nor the offences of our forefathers; neither take thou vengeance of 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 mischief; from sin; from the crafts and assaults of the devil; from thy wrath, and from everlasting damnation; Good Lord, deliver us. From all blindness of heart; from pride, vain glory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness; Good Lord, deliver us. From all inordinate and sinful affections, and from all the deceits of the work, the flesh, and the devil; Good Lord, deliver us. From lightning and tempest; from plague, pestilence, and famine; from battle, and murder, and from sudder death; Good Lord, deliver us. From all sedition, privy conspiracy and rebellion; from all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy word and commandment; Good Lord, deliver us. By the mystery of thy holy incarna tion; by thy holy nativity and circumcision; by thy baptism, fasting, and temp. tation; Good Lord, deliver us. By thine agony and bloody sweat; 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 time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment; Good Lord, deliver us. We sinners, do beseech thee to hear us, O Lord God; and that it may please thee to rule and govern thy holy Church universal in the right way; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and preserve all Christian rulers and magistrates; giving them grace to execute justice, and to maintain truth; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to illuminate 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, and show it accordingly; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless these thy servants, now to be admitted to the order of Deacons [or Priests, and to pour thy grace upon them; that they may duly execute their office, to the edifying of thy Church, and the glory of thy holy name; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give to all nations, unity, peace, and concord; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give us an heart to love and fear thee, and diligently to live after thy commandments; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give to all thy people increase of grace, to hear meekly thy word, and to receive it with pure affection, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth, all such as have erred and are deceived; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to strengthen such as do stand, and to comfort and help the weak-hearted, and to raise up those who fall, and finally to beat down Satan under our feet; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to succour, help, and comfort, all who are in danger, necessity, and tribulation; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to preserve all who travel by land or by water, all women in the perils of child-birth, all sick persons, and young children, and to show thy pity upon all prisoners and captives; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to defend and provide for the fatherless children and widows, and all who are desolate and oppressed; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to have mercy upon all men ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn their hearts; We beseech thee to'n ar us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the kindly fruits of the earth, so that in due time we may enjoy them; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Ó Christ, hear us. O Christ, hear us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Father, who art in Heaven, Hal lowed be thy Name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy Will be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. Bishop. O Lord, deal not with us ac cording to our sins; Answer. Neither reward us according to our iniquities. Bishop. Let us pray. GOD, merciful Father, who des pisest not the sighing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as are sor rowful; mercifully assist our prayers which we make before thee in all our troubles and adversities, whensoever they oppress us; and graciously hear us, that those evils which the craft and subtilty of the devil or man worketh against us, may, by thy good providence, be brought to nought; that we thy servants, being hurt by no persecutions, may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy holy Church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver us, for thy name's sake. GOD, we have heard with our ears. and our fathers have declared unto us, the noble works that thou didst in their days, and in the old the before theme |