helper and my Redeemer. Ry. O . But Thou, &c. Ry. Thanks, LORD, have mercy, &c. . Consider and hear me, O LORD my GOD. Ry. Lighten mine eyes that I sleep not in death. V. I said, LORD, be merciful unto me. Ry. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. . O be Thou our help in trouble. R. For vain is the help of man. . Thou art my . 241. O most mighty GoD, Who liftest up; suffer not our enemies bringest down to the grave and to triumph over us, but strengthen us by Thy might, that our heaviness being turned into joy, we may ever give thanks unto Thee for the remembrance of Thy mercy. Through. [Coll. 4th S. a. Epiph.; 3rd S. a. T.; 2nd Post-Comm. 391.] Benediction. The LORD our GOD, Who hath brought you out of the pit of corruption, bring you also to the Tree of Life. THANKSGIVING FOR RECOVERY. In the Name, &c. . When I called upon Thee Thou heardest me. R. And cnduedst my soul with much strength. Y. O GOD, &c. R7. O LORD, &c. 7. Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c. Ant. Blessed is he that hath the GOD of Jacob for his help. Ps. 30. I will magnify Thee, &c. the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying, I beseech Thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before Thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in Thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying, Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of My people, Thus saith the LORD, Isa. xxxviii. 10-21. The Song of the GOD of David thy father, Í Hezekiah. [App. 45.] Ant. Blessed is he that hath the GOD of Jacob for his help, and whose hope is in the LORD his GOD. The Chapter. 2 Kings xx. In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death, And the prophet Isaiah have heard thy prayer, I have seen on the third day thou shalt go up thy tears; behold, I will heal thee: unto the house of the LORD. And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for Mine own sake, and . But Thou, &c. Ry. Thanks, &c. y. When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the LORD. R. And my prayer came in unto Thee in Thy holy Temple. V Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c. V. I will sacrifice unto Thee with a voice of thanksgiving. Ry. I will pay that that I have vowed. V. The LORD, &c. Ry. And with, &c. . Let us pray. LORD, have mercy, &c. V. I did call upon the LORD with my voice. R. And He heard me out of His holy hill. V. Praised be the LORD. Ry. For He hath heard the voice of my humble pe titions. . Thy mercy, O LORD, reacheth unto the heavens. R. And Thy faithfulness unto the clouds. . O continue forth Thy know Thee. Ry. And Thy rightelovingkindness unto them that ousness unto them that are true of heart. . LORD, hear, &c. Ry. And let, &c. y. Let us pray. 242. O LORD JESU CHRIST, the Life and strength of all who put their trust in Thee; mercifully grant that as Thou hast been pleased to restore Thy servant to his bodily health, so Thou mayest endue his Soul with all heavenly graces, and perseverance in good works, of Thy tender mercy. Who livest. [Coll. 7th, 13th and 25th S. a. T.; Last Thanksgiving Collects. 392, 393.] Benediction. The merciful LORD, in Whose hand is all prosperity, grant you ever the increase of blessing and peace. FOR ONE UNLIKELY TO RECOVER. He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come from death unto life. Verily, verily, into condemnation; but is passed I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of GOD; and they that hear shall live. [Ep. 1st and 4th S. in Adv.; S. Steph.; S. John Ev.; 6th S. a. Epiph.; Trin. S.; 1st and 6th S. a. T. Gosp. 2nd S. in Adv. ; Sept.: 5th S. a. East.; Whits. M. App. 46, 47, 53-55.] . But Thou, &c. Ry. Thanks, &c. y. What is my strength that I should hope? Ry. And what is mine end that I should prolong my life? . Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c. . My days are gone like a shadow. R. And I am withered like grass. . The LORD, &c. R7. And with, &c. . Let us pray. LORD, have mercy, &c. Our FATHER, &c. . I said, LORD, be merciful unto me. Ry. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. V. Turn Thee again, O LORD, at the last. Ry. And be gracious unto Thy servants. y. Let Thy merciful kindness, O LORD, be upon us. Ry. As we do put our trust in Thee. . LORD, hear, &c. Ry. And let, &c. 7. Let us pray. LORD, in these our supplications, and accept the prayers which we make before Thee in behalf of Thy servant, who asketh of Thee health and salvation of soul. Grant him, we beseech Thee, pardon of all his sins, that his soul may be rescued by Thy holy Angels, and may safely attain unto Thy kingdom and glory. Through. [Coll. 1st S. in Adv.; 3rd S. a. Epiph.; S. a. Asc.; 12th S. a. T. 307, 309–314.] Benediction. The LORD Whom you beseech, hear your prayers, and with His wonted mercy forgive you 243. Assist us mercifully, O all your offences. BEFORE MAKING A WILL. stretch out thy hand and give to him. Defraud not thyself of the good desire overpass thee. Shalt good day, and let not the part of a thou not leave thy travails unto another? and thy labours to be divided by lot? Give, and take, and sanctify thy soul; for there is no seeking of dainties in the grave . Every work rotteth and consumeth away, and the worker thereof shall doth meditate good things in wisgo withal. Blessed is the man that dom, and that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding. He that considereth her ways in his heart shall also have understanding in her secrets. V. But Thou, &c. Ry. Thanks, &c. . The ungodly borroweth and payeth not again. Ry. But the righteous is merciful and liberal. . Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c. . I will take heed unto the thing that is right. Ry. For that shall bring a man peace at the last. . The LORD, &c. Ky. And with, &c. Let us pray. My son, according to thy ability do good to thyself, and give the LORD His due offering. Remember that death will not be long in coming, and that the covenant of the grave is not showed unto thee. Do good unto thy friend before thou die, and according to thy ability. LORD, have mercy, &c. y. Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth Thee. Ry. For Thou art my GOD. . Defend the poor and fatherless. Ry, See that such as are in need and necessity have right. . Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies. R. And not to covetousness. . LORD, hear, &c. R. And let, &c. . Let us pray. 244. O LORD, Whose lovingkindness is everlasting, and Whose justice is infinite; mercifully grant Thy HOLY SPIRIT unto Thy servant, that he may be a faithful steward of that which Thou hast committed unto his charge, so as not to wrong any to whom he is bound by kindred or duty, and that showing compassion unto Thy poor, he may obtain Thy mercy. Through. [Coll. S. Matt.] Benediction. The LORD make ready for Himself a place in your heart by good works in this life, that, justified for ever, you may reign with CHRIST. THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK, In the Name, &c. Ant. O SAVIOUR of the world. Ps. 13. How long, &c. Ant. O SAVIOUR of the world, Who by Thy Cross and Precious Blood hast redeemed us, save us and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O LORD. . The LORD, &c. with, &c. y. Let us pray. LORD, have mercy, &c. Let us pray. power and Thine invisible healing may spiritually make effective within. Through. Then shall the Priest anoint the sick person upon the forehead or breast only, making the sign of the Cross, saying thus, As with this visible Oil thy body Ry. And is outwardly anointed: SO our heavenly FATHER, Almighty GOD, grant of His infinite goodness, that thy soul inwardly may be anointed with the HOLY GHOST, Who is the Spirit of all strength, comfort, relief, and gladness; and vouchsafe for His great mercy (if it be His blessed will) to restore unto thee thy bodily health, and strength, to serve Him; and send thee release of all thy pains, troubles, and diseases, both in body and mind. And howsoever His goodness (by His Divine and unsearchable providence) shall dispose of thee; we, "His unworthy ministers and servants, humbly beseech the Eternal Majesty to do with thee according to the multitude of His innumerable mercies, and to pardon thee all thy sins and offences, committed by all thy bodily senses, passions, 245. Almighty, everlasting GOD, Who spakest by Thy blessed Apostle James, saying, "Is any sick among you? Let him call for the Elders of the Church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the Name of the LORD; and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the LORD shall raise him up, and if he have committed sins they shall be forgiven him;' vouchsafe to anoint this Thy sick servant N. at our hands with hallowed Oil, and to restore him to his former health by the might of Thy blessing, that what is done outwardly by our ministry, Thy Divine and carnal affections; Who also vouchsafe mercifully to grant unto thee ghostly strength, by His HOLY SPIRIT, to withstand and overcome all temptations and assaults of thine adversary, that in no wise he prevail against thee, but that thou mayest have perfect victory and triumph against the devil, sin, and death, through CHRIST our LORD; Who by His death hath overcome the prince of death, and with the FATHER and the HOLY GHOST evermore liveth and reigneth Gop, world without end. Amen. Benediction. GOD the FATHER, GOD the SON, and GOD the HOLY GHOST, bless, preserve, and keep you, now and for evermore. Amen. FOR A DYING COMMUNICANT. In the Name, &c. Our FATHER, &c. I believe, &c. . The LORD is my refuge. Ry. And my GOD is the strength of my confidence. . O GOD, &c. R7. Ŏ LORD, &c. . Glory, &c. Ry. As it was, &c. Ant. Go not far from me, O GOD. Ps. 23. The LORD is my shepherd, &c. 70. Haste Thee, O LORD, to deliver me, &c. 90. LORD, Thou hast been our refuge, &c. Nunc dimittis. LORD, now lettest Thou, &c. Ant. Go not far from me, O GOD; my GOD, haste Thee to help me. The Chapter. Isa. lx. The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy GOD thy glory. Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. [Ep. S. Jno. Ev.; All SS. Gosp. Whits. T. App. 66-72, 49–52.] . But Thou, &c. Ry. Thanks, &c. . In Thy Presence is the fulness of joy. Ry. And at Thy right hand there is pleasure for evermore. Glory, &c. Ry. As like a dove. Ry. For then would I it was, &c. . O that I had wings flee away and be at rest. y. The LORD, &C. Ry. And with, &c. ¥. Let us pray. LORD, have mercy, &c. commend my spirit. Rz. For Thou 247. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who by the mouth of Thy Prophet hast said, I have loved thee with an everlasting love, therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee: we pray Thee that Thou wouldest offer that same love of Thine, which brought Thee from heaven to earth to suffer the bitterness of Thy Passion, and present it to the FATHER, |