precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.' When the Priest, standing before the Table, hath so ordered the Bread and Wine, that he may with the more readiness and decency break the Bread before the people, and take the Cup into his hands, he shall say the Prayer of Then the Priest standing up, shall say as Consecration, as followeth, followeth, LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there (by his one oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death, until his coming again; Hear us, O merciful Father, we In the Scot. Lit. immediately after the Doxology, "Therefore with Angels, &c.," and between that, and the delivery of the elements, come these Prayers in the following order. Then the Presbyter standing up, shall say the Prayer of consecration, as followeth, but then during the time of consecration, he shall stand at such a part of the holy Table, where he may with the more ease and decency use both his hands. ALMIGHTY God our heavenly Father, which of thy tender mercy didst At these words (took bread) the Presbyter that officiates is to take give thy only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption, who made there (by his one oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world, and did institute, and in his holy gospel command us to continue a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again ; Hear us, O merciful Father, we inost humbly beseech thee, and of thy almighty goodness vouchsafe so to bless and sanctify with thy word and holy Spirit these thy gifts and creatures of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy most dearly beloved Son; so that we receiving them according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ's holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of the same his most precious body and blood who in the night that he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, this is my body, which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Likewise, after supper he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this, for this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins do this as oft as ye shall drink it in remembrance of me. Immediately after shall be said this memorial or prayer of oblation, as followeth. the Paten in his (took the cup) he lice in his hand, and lay his hand is to take the cha upon so much, be it in chalice or flagons, as he intends to consecrate. WHEREFORE, O Lord and heavenly Father, according to the institution of thy dearly beloved Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, we thy humble servants do celebrate and make here before thy divine Majesty, with these thy holy gifts, the memorial which thy Son hath willed us to make, having in remembrance his blessed passion, mighty resurrection, and glorious ascension, rendering unto thee most hearty thanks for the innumerable benefits procured unto 4 Then the Priest standing up, shall say as venly Father, which of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption; who made there (by his one oblation of himself once offered) a full, per us by the same. And we entirely desire thy Fatherly goodness, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we (and all thy whole Church) may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion. And here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice unto thee, humbly beseeching thee, that whosoever shall be partakers of this holy Communion, may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be fulfilled with thy grace and heavenly benediction, and made one body with him, that he may dwell in them, and they in him. And although we be unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sacrifice yet we beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty and service, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen. Then shall the Presbyter say: As our Saviour Christ hath commanded and taught us, we are bold to say, UR Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass WE E do not presume to come to this thy table (O merciful Lord) trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We be not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen. which of thy tender mercy didst give thy only Son, &c. [1604] " Amen [1552] 3 Here the Priest is to take the Paten into his hands: b And here to break the bread: And here to lay 1662 1604 S. L. 'most humbly beseech thee; and grant that we, receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ's holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood: Who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks, "he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, this is my Body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me. Likewise, after supper he took the cup; and, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this; for this is my Blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. his hand upon all the bread. d Here he is to take the Cup into his hand. And here to lay his hand upon every vessel (be it Chalice or Flagon) in which is any wine to be consecrated.3 Amen.2 we beseech thee [1604] 2 Amen omitted [1604] 3 These marginal references and Rubrics are not given in [1604] • did [1552] if any be there present (that they may help the chief Minister) and &c. [1552] 6 fect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world; and 'didst institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue a perpetual memory of that his precious death, until his coming again; Hear us, O merciful father, we beseech thee; and grant that we receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesu Christ's holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood; who in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat, this is my body, which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me. Likewise after supper he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying: Drink ye all of this, for this is my blood of the new Testament, which is shed for you and for many, for remission of sins: do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. Then shall the Minister first receive the Communion in both kinds himself, and next deliver it to other Ministers (if any be there present, that they may help the chief Minister) and after to the people in their hands kneeling. Then shall the Bishop, if he be present, or else the Presbyter that celebrateth, first receive the Communion in both kinds himself, and next deliver it to other Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons, (if any be there present) that they may help him that celebrateth; and after to the people in due order, all humbly kneeling. FF If the consecrated bread or wine be all spent before all have communicated, ; the Priest is to consecrate more according to the form before prescribed; Beginning at [Our Saviour Christ in the same night, &c.] for the blessing of the bread; and at [Likewise after Supper, &c.] for the blessing of the cup. When all have communicated, the Minis ter shall return to the Lord's Table, and reverently place upon it what remaineth of the consecrated Elements, covering the same with a fair linen cloth. And when he receiveth himself, or delivereth the bread to others, he shall say this benediction. HE body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Here the party receiving shall say, Amen. [S. L.] And the Presbyter or Minister that receiveth the cup himself, or delivereth it to others, shall say this benediction. HE blood of our Lord Jesus Christ which was shed for thee, preserve thy Tbody and soul unto everlasting life. Here the party receiving shall say, Amen. When all have communicated, he that celebrates shall go to the Lord's Table, and |