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 sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. I 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. [Ep. 2nd S. a. Epiph.; 17th S. a. T. Gosp. 4th S. a. T.] . But Thou, O LORD, have mercy upon us. Ry. Thanks be to GOD. V. All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth. Ry. Unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies. V. Glory, &c. As it was, &c. . Them that are walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces. Y. Think upon the tribe of Thine inheritance, O LORD. RZ. And Mount Sion wherein Thou hast dwelt. . O be favourable and gracious unto Sion. Ry. Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. . Help us now, O LORD. Ry. O LORD, send us now prosperity. . LORD, hear, &c. Ry. And let, &c. . Let us pray. from all adversity, and of Thy 205. O LORD, defend this [guild] 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. ✈. LORD, Thou wilt ordain peace for us. R. For Thou also hast The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. wrought all our works in us. Y. Let us pray. meek shall He guide in judgment. LORD, have mercy, &c. Y. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Ry. Peace be within thy Post-Comm. Coll. Almighty God, the fountain, &c. Benediction. The Almighty LORD, in whom is the fulness of our salva tion, ever have you in His keeping. Ry. Amen. OFFICE OF ADMISSION INTO A PAROCHIAL GUILD. In the Name, &c. . We wait for Thy lovingkindness, O GOD. R. In the midst of Thy temple. . Glory, &c. R. As it was, &c. . O GOD, according to Thy Name, so is Thy praise unto the world's end. R. Thy right hand is full of righteous ness. Then the Priest, turning to the Can- My son, what is Thy desire? 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. y. The LORD, &c. Ry. with, &c. . Let us pray. LORD, have mercy, &c. made, &c. V. The LORD, &c. R. And with, &c. . Let us pray. 207. 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, And may preserve unblemished faith, steadfast hope, and fervent charity, and never be parted from Thee. Who livest. O LORD, save Thy servant. Ry. 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. Ry. Nor the wicked approach to hurt him. y. LORD, hear, &c. Ry. And let, &c. . The LORD, &c. R. And with, &c. . Let us pray. 206. 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 grace he may lead a godly life in Thy Church, advancing in holiness, and, assisted by the prayers of this Guild, may obtain everlasting life. Through. Then shall the Priest, turning to the Altar, on which the badge of the Guild is laid, say, . Our help, &c. Ry. Who hath 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. 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. V. O GOD, make speed, &c. R. O LORD, make haste, &c. . Glory, &c. R7. As it was, &c. Thy judgments are right. R. And that Thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled. Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c. . Though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion. Ry. For He doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men. y. The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. . 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 any more. That which I see not teach Thou me; if I have done iniquity, I will do so no 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. 50, 52, 61, 63.] y. But Thou, O LORD, have mercy upon us. R. Thanks be to GOD. . I know, O LORD, that LORD, have mercy, &c. Our FATHER, &c. . . Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy upon me. R. LORD, be Thou my helper. . Make me a clean heart, O GOD. R. And renew a right spirit within me. So teach us to number our days. Ry. That we may apply our hearts live, and it shall praise Thee. Ry. unto wisdom. . O let my soul And Thy judgments shall help me. Y. LORD, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come unto Thee. V. Let us pray. 208. 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. 257–269, 281, 283, 300.] Benediction. The LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who vouchsafed to save the world by His coming, cleanse your soul and body from all sin. FOR ONE TROUBLED IN MIND. 22. My GOD,. . . look upon me, 86. Bow down Thine ear, &c. 88. O LORD GCD, &c. The Chapter. S. Matt. xi. Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. [Ep. 4th S. in A.; 1st S. a. T. Gosp. Whits. M.; SS. Ph. and Jas. ; All SS. App. 1, 2, 3, 63, 64.] . But Thou, O LORD, have mercy upon us. R. Thanks be to GOD. . O cast thy burthen upon the LORD. R. And He shall nourish thee. . Glory, &c. R. As it was, &c. y. The LORD will not fail His people. R. Neither will He forsake His inheritance. y. The LORD be with you. R. And with thy spirit. V. Let us pray. LORD, have mercy, &c. V. From our enemies defend us, O CHRIST. R. Graciously look upon our afflictions. . Pitifully behold the sorrows of our hearts. 119 (v. 25.) My soul cleaveth, R. Mercifully forgive the sins of &c. When evil spoken of. 17. Hear the right, O LORD, &c. 27. The LORD is my light, &c. 41. Blessed is he, &c. 55. Hear my prayer, O GOD, &c. 56. Be merciful unto me, &c. Despair. 23. The LORD is my Shepherd, &c. 77. I will cry unto GOD, &c. Ant. O put thy trust in GOD, for I will yet give Him thanks, which is the help of my countenance, and my GOD. Thy people. V. Favourably with mercy hear our prayers. Ry. O Son of David, have mercy upon us. . Both now and ever vouchsafe to hear us, O CHRIST. R. Graciously hear us, O CHRIST; graciously hear us, O LORD CHRIST. V. O LORD, let Thy mercy be showed upon us. Ry. As we do put our trust in Thee. y. Let us pray. 209. O most merciful GOD, grant us, we pray Thee, Thy grace by which we may trustfully cling unto Thee in joy or in sorrow. Let us love Thee, and fear Thee, and praise Thee, and adore Thee. O FATHER, Thy will be done in us, for Thy judgments are right, and Thou of very faithfulness hast caused us to a. Asc.; Colls. in Lit. 272–278, be troubled. Blessed be Thy Name 284, 290–292, 299, 302, 373 for evermore, and since Thou alone-380.] knowest what is good for us, do with us whatever may be for our salvation, and Thy glory. Through. [Coll. Septuag.; 3rd S. a. T.; S. Benediction. The LORD increase upon you the abundance of His blessing, and strengthen you with the hope of His heavenly kingdom. IN A LINGERING ILLNESS. &c. General Cases. Ps. 13. How long, &c. 23. The LORD is my Shepherd, &c. 31. In Thee, O LORD, &c. 39. I said, I will take heed, &c. 57. Be merciful unto me, &c. 90. LORD, Thou hast been, &c. 119 (ver. 121 to end.) I deal with the thing, &c. 143. Hear my prayer, &c. When disappointed at not recovering. 28. Unto Thee will I cry, &c. When very feeble. 77. I will cry, &c. 88. O LORD GOD, &c. 102. Hear my prayer, &c. Ant. O hide not Thou Thy face from me, nor cast Thy servant away in displeasure. The Chapter. Ecclus. ii. My son, if thou come to serve the LORD, prepare thy soul for temptation. Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble. Cleave unto Him, and depart not away, that thou mayest be increased at thy last end. Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. Believe in Him, and He will help thee; order thy way aright, and trust in Him. Ye that fear the LORD, wait for His mercy; and go not aside, lest ye fall. Ye that fear the LORD, believe Him, and your reward shall not fail. Ye that fear the LORD, hope for good, and for everlasting joy and mercy. Look at the generations of old, and see; did ever any trust in the LORD and was confounded? or did any abide in His fear and was forsaken ? or whom did He ever despise, that called upon Him? For the LORD is full of compassion and mercy, longsuffering, and very pitiful, and forgiveth sins, and saveth in time of affliction. [Ep. 4th S. in Adv.; 1st S. in L.; Tues. bef. East.; 3rd and 21st S. a. T.; S. Jno. Bapt. Gosp. 5th S. a. East.; S. Mark. App. 4, 5, 6, 50, 52, 53] |