Each Benediction should begin as

follows:

V. Our help is in the Name of the LORD. R. Who hath made heaven and earth. . The LORD be with you. R. And with thy spirit. . Let us pray.

Of Gifts to the Church.

173. O LORD GOD, Who hast commanded every man to offer unto Thee of Thine own gifts, according to the purpose of his heart, and Who dost abundantly requite them from Thine eternal bounty; Who didst graciously receive the widow's mites; accept the offerings now made unto Thee by Thy servant, and grant that they may be stored up in Thine eternal treasures. Who.

Of Altar Vessels, &c.

174. O LORD GOD Almighty, Who didst during forty days instruct Thy servant Moses to make ornaments and fine linen for the use of Thy ministry and the Tabernacle of the Covenant; vouchsafe to bless, hallow, and consecrate this [. ] for the service of the Altar of Thy most glorious Son our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Who liveth.

Of Surplices, &c.

175. O GOD, Whose power is Almighty, Who art the Creator and hallower of all things; graciously hear our prayers, and vouchsafe Thyself to bless and hallow these garments for the use of Thy ministers, and grant that all those that use them, attending in Thy Temple, and serving Thee devoutly and reverently in them, may become well-pleasing unto Thee. Through.

Of Service Books.

176. O LORD, cause the might of Thy HOLY SPIRIT to descend on these books, to cleanse, purify, bl+ess, and hallow them; and may He mercifully enlighten our hearts, and give us understanding to keep Thy commandments, and to fulfil them in good works according to Thy will. Through.

Of a Thurible.

177. O LORD GOD, Who when the plague raged amongst the children of Israel, murmuring in the wilderness, by reason of their rebellious obstinacy, didst vouchsafe to hear Aaron Thy Priest as he took a censer and put fire therein from off the altar and put on incense, and didst deliver them from the plague; bless, we pray Thee, O LORD, this censer, and grant that so often as incense is burned therein Thou mayest make the prayer of Thy people ascend as a sweet savour unto Thee. Through.

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Of Incense.

LORD GOD Almighty, in Whose Presence the Heavenly Host, whose ministrations are of spirit and fire, standeth trembling; vouchsafe to behold, bl+ess, and sanctify this creature of incense, that all weakness, and all the wiles of the enemy may, as its perfume ascends, be put to flight, and be driven away from us, the work of Thy hand, whom Thou hast redeemed with the precious Blood of Thy SoN, that we may at no time be hurt by the bite of the old Serpent. Hear us, O LORD, for the sake.

Of Tapers.

179. O LORD JESU CHRIST, SON

of the living GOD, bl+ess, we beseech Thee, this taper; pour upon it, by the power of the Holy Cross, Thy heavenly blessing, to dispel the darkness of mankind, that in whatsoever place it be kindled or set up, the princes of darkness may depart, tremble, and be put to flight with all their ministers from these habitations, and no more venture to disquiet or molest Thy servants, O Almighty GOD. Who livest.

Of a Crucifix.

180. Almighty and everlasting GOD, we humbly beseech Thy Majesty to bless and hal+low this [crucifix or picture] in which is represented the most glorious Form of Thy SON our LORD JESUS CHRIST, and to vouchsafe that whoso looks upon it with true devotion towards Him may be granted health of body and mind, be delivered from all perils, and obtain whatever he asks for fitly. Through the same.

Of a Cross.

181. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Almighty and everlasting GOD, Who by the will of Thy FATHER didst save the world by shedding Thy Blood in Thy Passion on the Cross; bl+ess and hal+low, we beseech Thee, as a sign of Thy Triumph and the banner of our salvation, this Cross, which we conse+ crate in love and honour of Thy victorious Name, and grant that whosoever bears it or looks upon it may be ever mindful of Thy saving Passion, and bear about in his body Thy dying. Who livest.

Of a Tabernacle or Ciborium.

182. Almighty and Everliving GOD, Who by the hand of Moses didst command Thy servant Aaron to take of the manna which Thou didst send down from Heaven for the food of Thy people Israel, and to lay up the same to be kept continually before Thee; Who hast

declared by Thy well-beloved SON that Thou givest unto those who believe to eat of the True and Living Bread which cometh down from Heaven, and giveth life unto the world; vouchsafe to accept, con+ secrate, and bless this receptacle, that therein the most holy Sacrament of the Body and Blood of CHRIST may be continually preserved for the honour of Thy Name, and for the spiritual food and nourishment of our souls. Through the same.

Of a Grave.

183. O GOD, through Whose mercy the souls of the faithful departed are at rest, vouchsafe to bl+ess this grave, and appoint Thine holy Angel to keep it, and deliver from all the bonds of sin the souls of such as shall be buried here, that they may ever rejoice in Thee, together with Thy Saints, in everlasting gladness. Through.

Of a Well.

184. O LORD GOD Almighty, Who makest and fashionest all things by Thy holy Will, and didst cause streams of water to flow out of the stony rock to fill Thy thirsting people; hearken now likewise to the prayers of us Thy servants, and grant us water in this place, clear and fit for drinking, sufficient for our need, and wholesome for our use, that we may give thanks unto Thy holy Name. Through.

Of a Medal or Badge.

185. O GOD, Who didst will that two cherubim should be set upon either side of the Mercy-seat; vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, of Thy Fatherly goodness to bl+ess and hal+low this medal (or badge) of . . ., and grant that whosoever wears it, mindful of the mystery which it represents, may be kindled with devout affections and increase in holiness of life. Through.

Of a Church Banner. 186. O LORD GOD Almighty, bl+ess, we beseech Thee, this Ban ner, as Thou didst bless the brazen serpent lifted up upon a pole in the wilderness, prefiguring the lifting up of Thine Only-begotten Sox upon the Cross in later time; and bl+ess it, as Thou didst bless Thy chosen servant David, when he went forth against the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, foreshowing in the battle the might of Thine Only-begotten SoN, Which was to

come into the world. Look down

upon us from above, and in mercy grant unto us those things which we neither dare to ask, nor hope to attain. but through the Same.

Of a Wedding Ring.

187. Bl+ess, O LORD, this Ring which we bl+ess in Thy Name, that she who wears it may abide in Thy peace, continue in Thy favour, live, go on, and grow old in Thy love, and may be increased with length of days. Through.

Of a Military Flag. 188. O LORD JESU, SAVIOUR and Redeemer of all, bow down the ears of Thy loving-kindness to our humble petitions, and grant us the aid of Thy Right Hand, that as Thou didst bless Abraham vanquishing the five kings, and David the king holding his assembly of triumph in honour of Thy Name, so vouchsafe to bl+ess and hal+low this standard which is borne in our defence against the fierceness of our enemies, that Thy faithful servants and defenders of Thy people, marching beneath it, may rejoice in winning triumph and victory over their enemies by the power of the Holy Cross. Through Thee, O JESU CHRIST. Who livest.

Of a Good Work.

189. O GOD, from Whom every good thing hath its beginning, and,

receiveth its increase as it goeth on towards perfection; grant, we humbly beseech Thee, that the work which we undertake for the glory of Thy Name, may be brought to completion by the eternal gift of Thy fatherly wisdom. Through.

Of Remedies.

190. Bless, O LORD, this creature [N.], that it may be a remedy profitable to mankind, and grant, through the invocation of Thy most holy Name, that whosoever useth [or tasteth of] it may obtain health for his body, and salvation for his soul. Through.

Of a House or Place.

191. O LORD, bl+ess this house [or place], that in there may be kindness, gentleness, fulfilling of health, charity, peace, lowliness, the Law, and thanksgiving to the FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST; and let this bless+ing abide on this house [or place], and on those who dwell in it. Through.

Of a Ship.

192. We beseech Thee, O LORD, to keep Thy servants who trust in Thy Name with Thine unconquered Right Hand, which saved Noah in the ark during the flood, which resthat came upon him, and the ship cued Peter trembling in the waters beset with a storm in the sea of Tiberias, and that in like manner Thou wouldst grant to this ship favourable winds and prosperous Voyages, that they who rejoice in Thy Name may come in safety unto the haven where they would be, O CHRIST, Thou SAVIOUR of the world.

Who.

193. May this ship speed over the waters as upon the wings of an eagle, the Son of God be its Pilot, and the Angels its helpers; may

favourable breezes be sent from heaven to fill its sails, and may its voyages be prosperous. Through Thy mercy, O SON of GOD, Ruler of the world. Who livest.

Of Fishing Nets.

194. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who chosest fishers for Thine Apostles, and didst twice grant them a miraculous draught, bl+ess, we beseech Thee, these nets for the service of mankind, and vouchsafe that those who use them may labour diligently and prosperously in their calling in this world, and that when the net of the kingdom of heaven is drawn to the shore they may in no wise be cast away, but may be gathered into Thy vessels. Through Thy

mercy, O our GOD, Who art blessed and livest.

A General Benediction.

195. O God, by Whose word all things that we do, or by which we are influenced, are hallowed; pour, we beseech Thee, Thy blessing upon us, and upon this Thy creature, that by the invocation of Thy holy Name we may, through Thy mercy, thankfully receive whatsoever the needs of this present life require. Through.

A General Form.

The Power of the FATHER, the Wisdom of the SoN, the Love of the HOLY GHOST, the Grace of the blessed and undivided Trinity, be with you and preserve you, now, henceforth, and for evermore.

On beginning a Good Work. GOD, Who is the Alpha and Omega, and Who worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure, be Himself the beginning and the end of your work.

Before a Journey.

The LORD thy GOD send His Angel before thee to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which He hath prepared.

Before a First Confession. GOD, Who bringeth to light the hidden things of darkness, and maketh manifest the counsels of the hearts, give unto thee knowledge of thyself in the face of CHRIST JESUS our LORD.

Before Confirmation.
GOD, the GOD of all grace, Who

glory by CHRIST JESUS, enlighten your soul with His sevenfold ray, and stablish you with His free Spirit.

Before First Communion.

The LORD so feed you with the Bread of Angels here on earth that you may at last sit down to eat Bread in the kingdom of heaven.

In Serious Trouble.

GOD, the Son of GOD, Who hath suffered you to be cast into the furnace of affliction, Himself walk with you in the fire, and deliver you out of your trouble.

In Ordinary Trouble. CHRIST, Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, support you in your trial and bring you peace.

For Mourners.

JESUS CHRIST, Who wept at the grave of Lazarus, Himself be your comforter, and wipe away all tears from your eyes.

For Children.

JESUS, Who called little children