salvation, the Resurrection and the Life of all the faithful, the same Thy SON JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Also 38, 62, 89, 90. pages 22, 24, 27.) At the conclusion of the Meeting. . Stablish the thing, O LORD, that Thou hast wrought in us. Ry. For Thy Temple's sake at Jerusalem. (See. Let us depart in peace. Ry. In the Name of the LORD. Amen. OFFICE FOR A MEETING OF DISTRICT VISITORS. In the Name, &c. V. I will declare Thy Name unto my brethren. Ry. In the midst of the congregation will I praise Thee. V. Glory, &c. R. As it was, &c. Ant. Prosper Thou the work of our hands upon us. Ps. 67. God be merciful unto us, &c. Ant. Prosper Thou the work of our hands upon us, O prosper Thou our handywork. . But Thou, O LORD, have mercy upon us. Ry. Thanks be to GOD. . Deal thy bread to the hungry, and bring the poor that are cast out to thy house. R. When thou seest the naked, cover him, and hide not thyself from thine own flesh. V. Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c. . Pure religion and undefiled before GOD and the FATHER is this. Ry. To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. V. The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. . Let us pray. LORD, have mercy upon us, &c. V. Show Thy servants Thy work. The Chapter. S. Matth. xxv. Then shall the King say unto them on His right hand, Come, ye blessed of My FATHER, inherit the R. And their children Thy glory. kingdom prepared for you from the Y. Let Thy merciful kindness, O LORD, be upon us. R. As we do put our trust in Thee. . Not O LORD, not unto us. R. But to Thy Name give the praise. Y. O LORD, hear, &c. R. And let, &c. Y. The LORD, &c. R. And with, &c. . Let us pray. foundation of the world: for I was an hungered, and ye gave Me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me in: naked, and ye clothed Me: I was sick, and ye visited Me: I was in prison, and ye came unto Me. Then shall the righteous answer Him, saying, LORD, when saw we Thee an hungered, and fed Thee? or thirsty, and gave Thee drink? when saw we Thee a stranger, and took Thee in? or naked, and clothed Thee? or when saw we Thee sick, or in prison, and came unto Thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily, I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me. unto us, 244. Almighty GoD, we humbly beseech Thee to bless this Church and parish, and to further with Thy continual help those who labour in it in Thy fear and for Thy glory; grant them lowliness of spirit, steadfastness of faith, perseverance in all good works, and bring them at last to Thy heavenly kingdom. Through. [Also 65, 67, 72.] At the conclusion of the Meeting. Alleluia. . The LORD, &c. R. . O LORD my GOD, hearken unto the cry and to the prayers of Thy servant and of Thy people. Ry. That Thine eyes may be open Ant. How goodly are thy tents, towards this House night and day. O Jacob. Ps. 122. I was glad. Ant. How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel. The Chapter. Isa. lx. The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of My sanctuary; and I will make the place of My feet glorious. The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel. V. But Thou, &c. R. Thanks, &c. . Jerusalem shall be built up with sapphires and emeralds, and precious stones. Ry. Thy walls, and towers, and battlements with pure gold. Y. Glory, &c. R. As it was, &c. y. And the streets of Jerusalem shall be paved with beryl, and carbuncle, and stones of Ophir. Ry. And all her streets shall say, V. Bring us to Thy holy moun tain. Ry. And make us joyful in Thy House of Prayer. V. Ascribe unto the LORD the honour due unto His Name. R. Bring presents, and come into His courts. Let us pray. 245. O LORD GOD Almighty, Who didst put wisdom and understanding into the hearts of Bezaleel and Aholiab, to know how to work all manner of work for the sanctuary, and Who, by the mouth of David the King, taughtest Solomon to adorn Thy temple, mercifully bless the labours of Thy servants; and grant that, as they offer willingly for the service of Thy house on earth, they may attain at length unto that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Through. Benediction. The Name of the GOD of Jacob defend you, strengthen you out of Sion, remember all your offerings, grant you your heart's desire, and fulfil all your mind. Amen. OFFICE OF ADMISSION INTO A PAROCHIAL GUILD. In the Name, &c. Guild, may obtain everlasting life. Then shall the Priest, turning to the V. We wait for Thy lovingkind-Through. ness, O GOD. Ry. In the midst of Thy temple. V. Glory, &c. R. As it was, &c. . O GOD, according to Thy Name, so is Thy praise unto the world's end. Ry. Thy right hand is full of righteousness. Then the Priest, turning to the Candidate, shall say: My son, what is thy desire? Ans. I desire admission into the Guild of and a share in the devotions and good works of its members. Priest. Dost thou promise to conform to the rules of the guild so long as thou shalt continue a member of it? Ans. I do. . The LORD, &c. LORD, have mercy, &c. Y. O LORD, save Thy servant. R. Who putteth his trust in Thee. V. Send him help from Thy holy place. R. And evermore mightily defend him. . Let the enemy have no advantage over him. R. Nor the wicked approach to hurt him. V. LORD, hear, &c. Ry. And let, &c. . The LORD, &c. R. And with, &c. y. Let us pray. 246. Give ear, O LORD, to our prayers, and vouchsafe to bless this Thy servant, whom we design to receive in Thy holy Name, to a share in all spiritual blessings, and to the companionship of the Guild of and grant that by Thy he may grace lead a godly life in Thy Church, advancing in holiness, and, assisted by the prayers of this V. Our help, &c. R. Who hath made, &c. . The LORD, &c. R. And with, &c. . Let us pray. O GOD, Creator, Preserver, and Saviour of mankind, Bestower of Salvation, and Giver of spiritual grace, send down Thy bless+ing upon this badge, that whoso wears it, fortified with heavenly might, may preserve unblemished faith, steadfast hope, and fervent charity, and never be parted from Thee. Who livest. I receive and admit thee [N.] into the fellowship of this Guild and to a share in all its privileges and duties, in the Name. Receive this Badge of Guild [in token of -] making thy prayer to our LORD JESUS CHRIST, that by His merits thou mayest bear it without reproach, that He may guard thee from all adversity, and bring thee to everlasting life. Then the Priest signs the new member with the sign of the Cross, saying: Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth, Who hath vouchsafed to lead thee unto this company and fellowship, bless thee, and in the hour of thy departure tread under foot the head of the Serpent, thine enemy, that thou mayest at length victoriously attain the palm and crown of thine everlasting inheritance. Through. OFFICE FOR A PAROCHIAL GUILD OR SOCIETY. In the Name, &c. V. Blessed are all they that fear the LORD. R. And walk in His ways. y. O'GOD, make speed, &c. Rz. O LORD, make haste, &c. 7. Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c. Ant. Ye that fear the LORD, put your trust in the LORD. Ps. 1. Blessed is the man, &c. 15. LORD, who shall dwell, &c. 101. My song shall be, &c. 112. Blessed is the man, &c. Ant. Ye that fear the LORD, put your trust in the LORD, He is their Helper and Defender. The Chapter. Rev. xxii. Behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and corcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. JESUS have sent Mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, LORD JESUS. I As it was, &c. . Them that are . O pray for the peace of Jeru- 247. O LORD, defend this [guild] from all adversity, and of Thy gracious mercy deliver from the snares of the enemy those who seek Thee with their whole heart. Through. [Here may follow special Prayers according to the object of the guild.] . The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. . Bless we the LORD. Ry. Thanks be to GOD. Amen. At the conclusion of the Meeting. V. LORD, Thou wilt ordain peace wrought all our works in us. [Ep. 2nd S. a. Epiph.; 17th S. a.. Let us pray. T. Gosp. 4th S. a. T.] . But Thou, O LORD, have mercy upon us. Ry. Thanks be to GOD. . All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth. Rz. Unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies. . Glory, &c. R. Post-Comm. Coll. Almighty God, the fountain, &c. in Whom is the fulness of our salvaBenediction. The Almighty LORD, tion, ever have you in His keeping. Ry. Amen. Offices for the Visitation of the Sick. GENERAL OFFICE FOR THE SICK. In the Name, &c. Our FATHER, &c. I believe, &c. . We must through much tribulation. Ry. Enter into the kingdom of GOD. . O GOD, make speed, &c. Ry. O LORD, make haste, &c. . Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c. Thy judgments are right. Ry. And that Thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled. Glory, &c. R. As it was, &c. . V. Though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion. Ry. For He doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men. V. The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. V. Let us Ant. Give ear, LORD, unto my pray. prayer. Ps. 6. O LORD, rebuke me not, &c. 13. How long wilt Thou, &c. 57. Be merciful unto me, &c. 71. In Thee, O LORD, &c. 77. I will cry unto GOD, &c. 88. O LORD GOD of my salvation, &c. 90. LORD, Thou hast been, &c. 142. I cried unto the LORD, &c. Ant. Give ear, LORD, unto my prayer, and ponder the voice of my humble desires. The Chapter. Lam. iii., &c. Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD; let us lift our heart with our hands unto GOD in the heavens.... Surely it is meet to be said unto GOD, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend That which I see not teach Thou me; if I have done iniquity, I will do so no more. any more. [Ep. 1st S. in Adv.; 1st S. in L.; 4th S. a. T. Gosp. 3rd S. a. Epiph.; 2nd S. in L.; 3rd S. a. T. App. 36, 38, 44, 46.] . But Thou, O LORD, have mercy upon us. Ry. Thanks be to GOD. y. I know, O LORD, that LORD, have mercy. . Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy upon me. R. LORD, be Thou my helper. V. Make me a clean heart, Ŏ GOD. R. And renew a right spirit within me. ỹ. So teach us to number our days. Ry. That we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. V. O let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee. R. And Thy judgments shall help me. Y. LORD, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come unto Thee. V. Let us pray. 248. O just and merciful GOD, deliver our soul from death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from falling, and show Thy loving kindness unto us, that as we are chastened by Thy justice we may be guarded by Thy mercy. Through. [Coll. Septuag.; Ash-W.; Palm S.; 3rd and 4th S. a. East. ; 1st, 4th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 18th S. a. Trin. 296-308, 319, 320, 339.] Benediction. The LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who vouchsafed to save the world by His coming, cleanse your soul and body from all sin. |