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way privily. But while he thought faith which he had, yet oeing unon these things, behold, the angel circumcised; that he might be of the Lord appeared unto him in the father of all them that believe, a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son though they be not circumcised; of David, fear not to take unto thee that righteousness might be imMary thy wife; for that which is puted unto them also: And the conceived in her is of the Holy father of circumcision to them Ghost: And she shall bring forth a who are not of the circumcision Son, and thou shalt call his name only, but also walk in the steps Jesus: for he shall save his people of that faith of our father Abrafrom their sins. Now all this was ham, which he had, being yet done, that it might be fulfilled uncircumcised. For the promise, which was spoken of the Lord by that he should be the heir of the the prophet, saying, Behold, a world, was not to Abraham, or to Virgin shall be with child, and his seed, through the law, but shall bring forth a Son, and they through the righteousness of faith. shall call his name Emmanuel, For if they which are of the law which being interpreted, is, God be heirs, faith is made void, and with us. Then Joseph,being raised the promise made of none effect from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife; and knew her not

till she had brought forth her firstborn Son; and he called his name Jesus.

The Circumcision of Christ.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY God, who madest

The Gospel. St. Luke ii. 15.

AND it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known And they came with

unto us.

thy blessed Son to be circum- haste, and found Mary and Jocised, and obedient to the law for seph, and the babe lying in a And when they had man; grant us the true circumci-manger.

sion of the Spirit, that, our hearts seen it, they made known abroad and all our members being mor- the saying which was told them tified from all worldly and carnal concerning this child. And all lasts, we may in all things obey thy blessed will, through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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The Epistle. Rom. iv. 8. LESSED is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? For we say, that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision,or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the

they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

The same Collect, Epistle, and Gospel shall serve for every day after, unto the Epiphany.

The Epiphany, or the Manifestation access with confidence by the of Christ to the Gentiles. faith of him.

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The Epistle. Ephes. iii. 1.

The Gospel. St. Matt. ii. 1.

WHEN Jesus was born in days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to wor ship him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was

Bethlehem of Judea, in the

FOR this cause, I Paul, the pri- troubled, and all Jerusalem with soner of Jesus Christ for you him. And when he had gathered Gentiles; if ye have heard of the all the chief priests and scribes dispensation of the grace of God, of the people together, he dewhich is given me to you-ward: manded of them where Christ How that by revelation he made should be born. And they said known unto me the mystery (as I unto him, in Bethlehem of Juwrote afore in few words, where- dea: For thus it is written by the by, when ye read, ye may under- Prophet, And thou Bethlehem stand my knowledge in the mys- in the land of Juda, art not the tery of Christ) which in other least among the princes of Juda, ages was not made known unto for out of thee shall come a Gothe sons of men, as it is now re-vernor that shall rule my people vealed unto his holy Apostles Israel. Then Herod, when he and Prophets by the Spirit; that had privily called the wise men, the Gentiles should be fellow- inquired of them diligently what heirs, and of the same body, and time the star appeared. And he partakers of his promise in Christ, sent them to Bethlehem, and by the Gospel whereof I was said, Go, and search diligently made a minister, according to for the young child, and when ye the gift of the grace of God, given have found him, bring me word aunto me by the effectual working again, that I may come and wor of his power. Unto me, who am ship him also. When they had less than the least of all saints, is heard the king, they departed; this grace given, that I should and lo, the star which they saw preach among the Gentiles the in the east went before them, unsearchable riches of Christ; till it came and stood over where and to make all men see what is the young child was. When the fellowship of the mystery, they saw the star, they rejoiced which from the beginning of the with exceeding great joy. And world hath been hid in God, who when they were come into the created all things by Jesus Christ: house, they saw the young child to the intent that now unto the with Mary his mother, and fell principalities and powers in hea-down and worshipped him: And venly places might be known, when they had opened their by the Church, the manifold wis- treasures, they presented unto dom of God, according to the him gifts; gold, and frankincense, eternal purpose which he pur- and myrrh. And being warned posed in Christ Jesus our Lord; of God in a dream, that they' in whom we have boldness and should not return to Herod, they

departed into their own country |quaintance. And, when they

another way.

The first Sunday after the Epiphany.
The Collect.

found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the LORD, we beseech thee mer- temple, sitting in the midst of the cifully to receive the prayers doctors, both hearing them, and of thy people who call upon thee; asking them questions. And all and grant that they may both that heard him were astonished perceive and know what things at his understanding and answers. they ought to do, and also may And when they saw him, they have grace and power faithfully were amazed: and his mother to fulfil the same, through Jesus said unto him, Son, why hast Christ our Lord. Amen.

thou thus dealt with us? behold, The Epistle. Rom. xii. 1. thy father and I have sought thee BESEECH you therefore, sorrowing. And he said unto I brethren, by the mercies of them, How is it that ye sought God, that ye present your bodies me? wist ye not that I must be a living sacrifice, holy, accepta- about my Father's business? And ble unto God, which is your rea- they understood not the saying sonable service. And be not which he spake unto them. And conformed to this world; but be he went down with them, and ye transformed by the renewing came to Nazareth, and was subof your mind, that ye may prove ject unto them: but his mother what is that good, and accept-kept all these sayings in her able, and perfect will of God. heart. And Jesus increased in For I say, through the grace given wisdom, and stature, and in faunto me, to every man that is vour with God and man. among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to eve

The second Sunday after the

Epiphany.
The Collect.

ry man the measure of faith. For ALMIGHTY and everlasting as we have many members in one God, who dost govern body, and all members have not things in heaven and earth; merthe same office; so we, being cifully hear the supplications of many, are one body in Christ, thy people, and grant us thy and every one members one of peace all the days of our life, another, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Gospel. St. Luke ii. 41.

Noale is very year at the feast

his parents went to Jeru

TAVING then gifts, differing

The Epistle. Rom. xii. 6.

of the passover. And when he according to the grace that was twelve years old, they went is given to us, whether prophecy, up to Jerusalem, after the custom let us prophesy according to the of the feast. And when they had proportion of faith; or ministry, fulfilled the days, as they return- let us wait on our ministering; ed, the child Jesus tarried behind or he that teacheth, on teaching; in Jerusalem; and Joseph and or he that exhorteth, on exhortahis mother knew not of it. But tion: he that giveth, let him do they, supposing him to have been it with simplicity; he that ruleth, in the company, went a day's with diligence; he that showeth journey, and they sought him merey, with cheerfulness. among their kinsfolk and ac-love be without dissimulation.

Let

Abhor that which is evil, cleave good wine until now. This be to that which is good. Be kind-ginning of miracles did Jesus in ly affectioned one to another Cana of Galilee, and manifested with brotherly love, in honour forth his glory, and his disciples preferring one another: not sloth-believed on him. ful in business; fervent in spirit;

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serving the Lord; rejoicing in The third Sunday after the Epiphany. hope; patient in tribulation; conThe Collect. tinuing instant in prayer; distri- LMIGHTY and everlasting buting to the necessity of saints; God, mercifully look upon given to hospitality. Bless them our infirmities, and in all our which persecute you; bless, and dangers and necessities stretch curse not. Rejoice with them forth thy right hand to help and that do rejoice, and weep with defend us, through Jesus Christ them that weep. Be of the same our Lord. Amen. mind one towards another. Mind The Epistle. Rom. xii. 16. not high things, but condescend

to men of low estate.

The Gospel. St. John ii. 1. AND the third day there was a

BE not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest to the stof all men. marriage in Cana of Galilee, If it be possible, as much as lieth and the mother of Jesus was in you, live peaceably with all there. And both Jesus was call-men. Dearly beloved, avenge ed, and his disciples, to the mar-not yourselves, but rather give riage. And when they wanted place unto wrath; for it is writwine, the mother of Jesus saith ten, Vengeance is mine; I will unto him, They have no wine. repay, saith the Lord. ThefeJesus saith unto her, Woman, fore, if thine enemy hunger, feed what have I to do with thee? him; if he thirst, give him drink: mine hour is not yet come. for in so doing thou shalt heap His mother saith unto the ser- coals of fire on his head. vants, Whatsoever he saith unto not overcome of evil, but overyou, do it. And there were set come evil with good. there six water-pots of stone, after the manner of the purifying

of the Jews, containing two or three firkins a-piece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the water-pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was (but the servants which drew the water knew) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, and saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine, and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the

The Gospel. St. Matt. viii. I.

Be

WHEN he was come down

from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will, be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man, but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded for a testimony unto them. And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a Centurion, beseeching him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy

grievously tormented. And Je- damnation. For rulers are not a sus saith unto him, I will come terror to good works, but to the and heal him. The Centurion evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid answered and said, Lord, I am of the power? do that which is not worthy that thou shouldest good, and thou shalt have praise come under my roof; but speak of the same: for he is the ministhe word only, and my servant ter of God to thee for good. But shall be healed. For I am a man if thou do that which is evil, be under authority, having soldiers afraid; for he beareth not the under me: and I say unto this sword in vain: for he is the minman, Go, and he goeth; and to ister of God, a revenger to exeanother, Come, and he cometh; cute wrath upon him that doeth and to my servant, Do this, and evil. Wherefore ye must needs he doeth it. When Jesus heard be subject, not only for wrath, it, he marvelled, and said to them but also for conscience' sake. that followed, Verily I say unto For this cause pay ye tribute alyou, I have not found so great so; for they are God's ministers, faith, no not in Israel. And I attending continually upon this say unto you, that many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven: But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out in

to outer darkness; there shall be
weeping and gnashing of teeth.
And Jesus said unto the Centari-
on, Go thy way, and as thou hast
believed, so be it done unto thee.
And his servant was healed in
the self-same hour.

The fourth Sunday after the
Epiphany.
The Collect.
GOD, who knowest us to be

very thing. Render, therefore, to
all their dues; tribute to whom
tribute is due, custom to whom
custom, fear to whom fear,
honour to whom honour.
The Gospel. St. Matt. viii. 23.

ND when he was entered into

a

ship, his disciples followed

him. And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves; but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us, we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds

a

great dangers, that by reason of calm. But the men marvelled, the frailty of our nature we can- saying, What manner of man is not always stand upright; grant this, that even the winds and the to us such strength and protec-sea obey him? And when he was tion, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Rom. xiii. 1.
ET every soul be subject unto

come to the other side, into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. And

is no power but of God: the What have we to do with thee, powers that be are ordained Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou of God. Whosoever, therefore, come hither to torment us before resisteth the power, resisteth the the time? And there was a good ordinance of God: and they that way off from them an herd of resist shall receive to themselves many swine, feeding. So the

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