In the Name, &c. Our FATHER, &c.

V. My seed shall serve Him. Ry. They shall be counted unto the LORD for a generation. . O GOD, make speed, &c. Ry. O LORD, make haste, &c. . Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c.

Alleluia.

Ant. O let me have understanding.

Ps. 101. My song shall be of mercy, &c.

Ant. O let me have understanding in the way of godliness. . The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. . Let us pray.

184. O LORD GOD, Who art the Giver of all wisdom, and willest that children should be brought up in the fear and love of Thy holy Name; pour down, we beseech Thee, the gift of Thy loving-kindness upon this place, that all who shall be gathered together in it may grow in Thy grace, and be delivered from all evils of body and soul. Through.

. Our help is in the Name of the LORD. R. Who hath made heaven and earth. . Blessed be the Name of the LORD. R. From this time forth for evermore.

.

The stone which the builders rejected. Ry. Is become the head of the corner. Glory, &c. R. As it was, &c. . Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting GOD, mercifully be pleased to bless this stone which we are about to place for a foundation in the Name and strength of Him Who is the tried and precious Stone; and grant that all they who to the furtherance of this work shall have faithfully offered to Thee of their substance may

ever be preserved both in body and soul. Through.

Then the Priest makes the sign of the Cross on the stone, saying, In the Name of the FATHER, &c.

Let us pray.

Bless, O LORD, this stone, and grant by the invocation of Thy holy Name, that whosoever piously aideth in the erection of this school

may obtain health of body and soul. Through.

When the mortar is ready, the Priest begins the Antiphon :

Ant. He shall bring forth the headstone thereof.

Ps. 127. Except the LORD, &c.

Ant. He shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. Then the Priest fixes the stone in its place, saying,

In the faith of JESUS CHRIST We place this headstone in the foundation, in the Name of the FATHER, the SON, and the HOLY GHOST, that here true faith, the fear of GOD, and brotherly love may dwell, and that this place may be set apart for the instruction of the young, and for the honour of the Name of the same our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Who liveth.

Ant. Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean.

Ps. 51. Have mercy upon me, &c.

Ant. Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Ant. Do well, O LORD.

Ps. 125. They that put their trust, &c.

Ant. Do well, O LORD, unto those that are good and true of heart.

Ry. And

. The LORD, &c.
with, &c. . Let us pray.

LORD, have mercy, &c.
Our FATHER, &c.

. O satisfy us with Thy mercy, and that soon. Ry. So shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life. . Show Thy servants Thy work. Ry. And their children Thy glory. . Let them say alway, Blessed be the LORD. Rz. Who hath pleasure in the prosperity of His servant. . Let us pray.

Almighty and merciful GOD, we beseech Thy great goodness that Thou wouldest visit what we visit, and bless what we bless, that all evil spirits may be driven from this place, and that it may be the abode of the Angel of peace. Through.

185. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who hast said that none shall enter into the kingdom of heaven except they become as little children; grant unto us, and to all who shall be gathered here, so to serve Thee with a childlike heart, that we may at length attain to that blessed place, where Thou livest.

In the Name, &c. Our FATHER, &c.

understanding, and I shall keep Thy law. Ry. Yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart. V. LORD, hear, &c. Ry. And let, &c. . Let us

pray.

186. Almighty and merciful God, graciously bow down Thine ear to the petitions of Thy humble servants, hallow with the might of Thy blessing this school-house, erected for the instruction of Thy children, and vouchsafe the gift of Thy grace to all who come to learn within it, that they may grow up in Thy faith and fear, and obtain remission of all their sins. Through.

187. O GOD the HOLY GHOST, pour down, we pray Thee, Thy mercy upon this place, that it may be blessed and hallowed by Thy Presence, and that the fulness of Thy sevenfold gifts may rest upon all Thy children. Through.

The blessing of GOD Almighty, the FATHER, the SON, and the HOLY GHOST, descend and rest upon this place, and all who learn and teach in it, now and for evermore.

In the Name, &c. Our FATHER, &c.

. Take fast hold of instruction, let her not go. R. Keep her, for she is thy life. Ry. O LORD, &c. ́ Ry. As it was, &c.

O GOD, &c. †. Glory, &c.

Ant. Come, ye children, and hearken unto Me.

Ps. 119 (25—40). My soul cleaveth, &c.

Ant. Come, ye children, and hearken unto Me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

The Priest, turning to the candidate, says,

GOD, Who has given you a good desire, enable you to fulfil it unto the end. Ry. Amen.

Then the Priest delivering the school register into the teacher's hands, shall say,

Receive this Register of the School in token of your admission as Master, and see that you rule the children with firmness, gentleness, and discretion.

7. The LORD, &c. with, &c. . Let us pray. LORD, have mercy, &c. Our FATHER, &c.

Ry. I promise.

Do you promise to bring them up in the admonition and fear of the LORD?

Ry. I promise, GOD being my helper.

Will you be steadfast in upholding the necessary discipline of the

school?

Ry. I will.

Will you deal justly and fairly with the children, not ruling by caprice or favouritism, but sincerely? Ry. I will, GOD being my helper. Will you always pause and reflect before punishing, lest you should do so rather in anger than for cor

rection ?

Ry. I promise so to do.

Will you strive in all things to set a good and cheerful example to the children, remembering that your conduct is their chief lesson ?

Ry. I will so endeavour myself, with the help of GOD.

Ry. And

. O LORD, save Thy servant. Ry. Who putteth his trust in Thee. Send him help from the sanctuary. R. And strengthen him out of Sion. V. Grant him his heart's desire. R. And fulfil all his mind. V. LORD, hear, &c. Ry. And let, &c. . Let us pray.

188. O LORD GOD, FATHER Almighty, grant Thy grace to this Thy servant, that he may wisely and devoutly fulfil the charge committed unto him, and so train the children intrusted to his care that they may fully learn their duty towards GOD and man, and with him attain a final reward. Through.

189. We beseech Thee, O LORD, to pour Thy heavenly grace on the children of this school, that, after the lowly example of Thy SON, our LORD JESUS CHRIST, they may be docile, obedient, and diligent, and may profit by the instructions of the teacher set over them. Through the same.

Benediction. The LORD increase you more and more, you and your children, and be ye blessed of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. Amen.

When the Priest, Clerks, and people | are assembled, before they proceed to the Church the Priest shall say, Dearly beloved, let us beseech GOD the FATHER Almighty to purify the world from all errors, to repel diseases, avert famine, loose captives,

break the chains, grant safe return to travellers, health to the sick, a sure haven to those at sea, to give peace in our days, to drive back our enemies who rise against us, and to deliver us from the hand of the evil one, for His Name's sake. Alleluia.

As they proceed to the Church, Psalms 44 and 65 shall be sung, the Priest saying the Antiphon.

Ant. O LORD, arise, help us. Ps. 44. We have heard with our ears, &c.

65. Thou, O GOD, art praised, &c.

Ant. O LORD, arise, help us, and deliver us for Thy Name's sake.

On reaching the Church The Litany shall be said or sung, after which the Procession shall leave the Church singing a Hymn for Rogation Tide. At the close of the Hymn they shall proceed to make the Circuit of the Parish, singing Ps. 104, the Priest beginning with the following

Ant. He watereth the hills from above the earth is filled with the

fruit of Thy works.

Ps. 104. Praise the LORD, O my soul, &c.

Ant. He watereth the hills from above the earth is filled with the fruit of Thy works. He bringeth forth grass for the cattle, and green herb for the service of men; that

He may bring food out of the earth, and wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make him a cheerful countenance, and bread to strengthen man's heart.

After the Priest has repeated the Antiphon at the close of the Psalm, the Procession shall stop, and the Priest and Clerks shall say as follows,

LORD, have mercy, &c.
Our FATHER, &c.

. The LORD shall show lovingkindness. Ry. And our land shall give her increase. . When Thou lettest Thy breath go forth they shall be made. Ry. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. . LORD, hear, &c. Ry. And let, &c. . The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. . Let us pray.

190. May GOD, even our own GOD, give us His blessing, and the earth bring forth her increase abundantly, that the sower may sow in joy, and the reapers gather their sheaves in gladness, and ever bless His Name. Through.

The Psalms shall be sung while the

Procession is moving; after each Psalm it shall halt at some convenient place while the Priest says the succeeding prayer: after which it shall again move on as before. Ant. Thou, O GOD, sentest a gracious rain upon Thine inheritance. Ps. 68. Let GOD arise, &c.

Ant. Thou, O GOD, sentest a graand refreshedst it when it was cious rain upon Thine inheritance.

weary.

y. The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. . Let us pray.

191. Almighty GOD, we beseech Thy mercy that Thou wouldest vouchsafe to bless the lands and multiply the harvests of Thy servants, as Thou didst bless those of the Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that Thy servants may have plenty, and that the poor and needy may bless Thy glorious Name. Through.

Ant. I am the LORD thy GOD Who brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

Ps. 81. Sing we merrily, &c.

Ant. I am the LORD thy GOD, Who brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide,

and I shall fill it.

. The LORD, &c. with, &c. . Let us pray.

Ry. And

192. Almighty GoD, we humbly beseech Thy mercy that Thou wouldest vouchsafe to bless, sanctify, and water the fields and crops of Thy servants, and to defend them from all assaults of the enemy, that Thou mayest satisfy their need with the abundance of Thy blessing, and that they may ever offer praises unto Thee, Who givest food to all flesh. Through.

Ant. The merciful goodness of the LORD endureth for ever and ever upon them that fear Him.

Ps. 103. Praise the LORD, &c.

Ant. The merciful goodness of the LORD endureth for ever and ever upon them that fear Him, and His righteousness upon children's children.

. The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. . Let us pray.

193. O GOD, the LORD of heaven and earth, we humbly intreat Thee that Thou wouldest send Thine Angel to guard and defend the fields and crops of Thy servants from all the attacks of the enemy, and that Thou wouldest so satisfy their hunger with good things, that they may

ever praise Thy Name, and obtain salvation here and for evermore. Through.

Ant. O all ye green things upon the earth, bless ye the LORD. Benedicite. O all ye works, &c.

Ant. O all ye green things upon the earth, bless ye the LORD, praise Him, and magnify Him for ever.

When they have completed the half circuit of the Parish, the Procession shall enter a field, and the Priest shall pronounce the following Benedictions on the crops.

Thy mercy that Thou wouldest water 194. Almighty GOD, we beseech with the rain of Thy blessing these firstlings of Thy creatures, which Thou hast been pleased to nourish and grant Thy people ever to give with the mingling of wind and rain, Thee thanks for Thy gifts, that those who hunger by reason of the barrenness of the earth may be so filled with good things, that the and needy may praise Thy glorious Name. Through.

poor

195. Almighty and everlasting GOD, Ruler of the universe, Who governest the world which hangeth upon nothing, and Who hast commanded us to till the land with our labour for the support of mankind and the sustenance of the body; we humbly beseech Thy mercy that Thou wouldest graciously look upon whatsoever good seed is sown or planted in these fields; give temperate weather, keep them from all weeds and thorns, make the crops plentiful, and grant that they may arrive at full perfection, that we, Thy servants, thankfully receiving the abundant fruit of Thy gifts, may pay due and acceptable praise to Thy Name. Through.

196. We pray and beseech Thee, O LORD, that Thou wouldest vouchsafe to look graciously and propitiously upon these crops of [wheat, &c., ] and grant us the help of Thy grace to bless them, that no