1 Do ye not know, that they who not be turned away from thee. Tobil minister about holy things, live of iv. 7. the sacrifice; and they who wait at Be merciful after thy power. If the altar, are partakers with the thou hast much, give plenteously; if altar? Even so hath the LORD also thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little for so gatherest thon thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. Tobit iv. 8, 9. He that soweth little, shall reap little; and he that soweth plenteousHe that hath pity upon the poor, ly, shall reap plenteously. Let every lendeth unto the LORD: and look, man do according as he is disposed what he layeth out, it shall be paid in his heart, not grudgingly, or of him again. Prov. xix. 17. necessity; for God loveth a cheerful Blessed be the man that provideth giver. 2 Cor. ix. 6, 7. for the sick and needy: the LORD shall deliver him in the time of trouble. Psalm xli. 1. Let him that is taught in the word, minister unto him that teacheth, in all good things. Be not deceived, GOD is not mocked: For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap. Gal. vi. 6, 7. While we have time, let us do good unto all men: and especially unto them that are of the household of faith. Gal. vi. 10. Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath for we brought nothing into this world, neither may we carry any thing out. 1 Tim. vi. 6, 7. Whilst these Sentences are in rending, the so much bread and wine as he shad think suf Let us pray for the whole state of CHRIST'S Church militant. ALMIGHTY and everliving GOD, who, by thy holy Apostle, hast taught Charge them who are rich in this us to make prayers and supplications, world, that they be ready to give, and and to give thanks, for all men: We glad to distribute; laying up in store humbly beseech thee most mercifully for themselves a good foundation ['to accept our alms and oblations, against the time to come, that they and) to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy divine mamay attain eternal life. 1 Tim. vi. 17, 18, 19. will forget your works, and labor that jesty; beseeching thee to inspire Gon is not unrighteous, that he continually the universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and procecdeth of love; which love concord; and grant that all those have showed for his name's sake, who do confess thy holy name may who have ministered unto the saints, agree in the truth of thy holy word, ye and yet do minister. Heb. vi. 10. and live in unity and godly love. To do good and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Heb. xiii. 16. Whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 1 John iii. 17. We beseech thee also, so to direct and dispose the hearts of all Christian rulers, that they may truly and in. partially administer justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of thy true religion and virtue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops and Give alms of thy goods, and never • If no alms or oblations, then shan 'urn thy face from any poor man; the othere be accepteur aims and oblations and then the face of the LORD shall and) be left unsaid. other Ministers; that they may, both both God and man; who did humby their life and doctrine, set forth ble himself, even to the death upon thy true and lively word, and rightly the cross, for us miserable sinners, and duly administer thy holy sacra- who lay in darkness and the shadow ments. And to all thy people give of death; that he might make us the thy heavenly grace; and especially children of God, and exalt us to to this congregation here present; everlasting life. And to the end that that with meek heart, and due rever- we should always remember the exence, they may hear and receive thy ceeding great love of our Master and holy word; truly serving thee in ho- only Saviour JESUS CHRIST, thus liness and righteousness all the days dying for us, and the innumerable of their life. And we most humbly benefits which by his precious bloodbeseech thee, of thy goodness, O shedding he hath obtained for us, he LORD, to comfort and succor all those hath instituted and ordained holy who, in this transitory life, are in mysteries, as pledges of his love, and trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or for a continual remembrance of his any other adversity. And we also death, to our great and endless combless thy holy name, for all thy serv. fort. To him, therefore, with the ants departed this life in thy faith FATHER, and the HOLY GHOST, let and fear; beseeching thee to give us us give, as we are most bounden, grace so to follow their good exam- continual thanks; submitting ourples, that with them we may be selves wholy to his holy will and partakers of thy heavenly kingdom: pleasure, and studying to serve him Grant this, O Father, for JESUS in true holiness and righteousness, CHRIST'S sake, our only Mediator all the days of our life. Amen. and Advocate. Amen. The Bishop shall then say this Exhortation. DEARLY beloved in the LORD, ye who mind to come to the Holy Communion of the body and blood of our Saviour CHRIST, must consider how St. Paul exhorteth all persons diligently to try and examine them. selves, before they presume to eat of that Bread, and drink of that Cup. For as the benefit is great, if with a true penitent heart and lively faith we receive that holy sacrament; so is the danger great, if we receive the same unworthily. Judge therefore yourselves, brethren, that ye be not judged of the LORD; repent ye truly for your sins past; have a lively and steadfast faith in CHRIST Our Sav Then shall the Bishop say to those who come to receive the Communion, YE who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of GOD, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways; draw near with faith, and take this holy sacrament to your comfort; and make your humble conto ALMIGHTY GOD, devoutly fession kneeling. Then shall this General Confession be made by the Bishop and all those who are minded to receive the Holy Coinmunion, humbly kneeling. ALMIGHTY GOD, Father of our Lord JESUS CHRIST, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; we ac knowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from jour; amend your lives, and be in time to time most grievously have perfect charity with all men; so shall committed, by thought, word, and ye be meet partakers of those holy deed, against thy divine majesty; mysteries. And, above all things, ye provoking most justly thy wrath and must give most humble and hearty indignation against us. We do earnhanks to God the FATHER, the estly repent, and are heartily sorry SON, and the HOLY GHOST, for the for these our misdoings; the remem. redemption of the world by the death brance of them is grievous unto us; the and passion of our Saviour CHRIST, burthen of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, times, and in all places, give thanks most merciful Father; for thy Son unto thee, O LORD, [Hely Fa. our Lord JESUS CHRIST's sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant, that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of thy name, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen. Then shall the Bishop stand up, and turning to the People, say, ther,] Almighty, everlasting GOD. Here shall follow the proper Preface, accord ing to the time, if there be any specially ap pointed; or else immediately shall be said or sung by the Bishop and People, THEREFORE with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy ALMIGHTY GOD, our heavenly glorious name; evermore praising Father, who, of his great mercy, hath thee, and saying, Holy, holy, holy, promised forgiveness of sins to all LORD GOD of hosts; heaven and earth are full of thy glory: glory be those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have to thee, O LORD Most High. Amen. mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen. Then shall the Bishop say, Hear what comfortable words our Saviour CHRIST saith unto all who truly turn to him. COME unto me, all ye that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. St. Matt. xi. 28. So God loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, to the end that all that believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. St. John iii. 16. Hear also what St. Paul saith. This is a true saying, and worthy of all men to be received, that CHRIST JESUS came into the world to save sinners. 1 Tim. i. 15. Hear also what St. John saith. If any man sin, we have ah Advoeate with the Father, JESUS CHRIST the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins. 1 John ii. 1, 2. T After which the Bishop shall proceed, saying, Lift up your hearts. Answer. We lift them up unto the LORD. our LORD GOD. Bishop. Let us give thanks unto say, PROPER PREFACES. Upon Christmas-day, and seven days after. BECAUSE thou didst give JESUS CHRIST, thine only Son, to be born as at this time for us; who, by the operation of the HOLY GHOST, was made very man, of the substance of the Virgin Mary his mother; and that without spot of sin, to make us clean from all sin: Therefore with angels, &c. Upon Easter-day, and seven days after. BUT chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of thy Son JESUS CHRIST our Lord: for he is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world; who by his death hath destroyed death, and, by his rising to life again, hath restored to us everlasting life Therefore with angels, &c. Upon Ascension-day, and seven days after. THROUGH thy most dearly be loved Son JESUS CHRIST Our Lord; who, after his most glorious resur rection, manifestly appeared to all his apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, thither we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory: Therefore with angels, &c. IT is very meet, right, and our These words, (Holy Father,) must be omit bounden duty that we should, at all ted on Trinity Sunday. cious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen. When the Bishop, standing before the table, hath so ordered the bread and wine, that he may with the more readiness and deceney break the bread before the people, and take the cup into his hands; he shall say the Prayer of Consecration, as followeth: Upon Whitsunday, and six days after. THROUGH JESUS CHRIST Our Lord; according to whose most true promise, the HOLY GHOST came down as at this time from heaven, with a sudden great sound, as it had been a mighty wind, in the likeness of fiery tongues, lighting upon the apostles, to teach them, and to lead ALL glory be to thee, ALMIGHTY them to all truth; giving them both GOD, our heavenly Father, for that the gift of divers languages, and also thou, of thy tender mercy, didst give boldness with fervent zeal, constantly thine only Son JESUS CHRIST to to preach the Gospel unto all na- suffer death upon the cross for our ions; whereby we have been brought redemption; who made there, by his cut of darkness and error, into the one oblation of himself once offered, clear light and knowledge of thee, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, and of thy Son JESUS CHRIST: oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins Therefore with angels, &c. Upon the Feast of Trinity only, may be said, of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory WHO art one GOD, one LORD; of that his precious death and sacrinot one only person, buť three per- fice until his coming again: for, in the sons in one substance: For that night in which he which we believe of the glory of the was betrayed, a he FATHER, the same we believe of the took bread; and is to take the Paten SON, and of the HOLY GHOST, with when he had given Or else this may be said, the words Holy address. FOR the precious death and merits of thy Son JESUS CHRIST Our Lord, and for the sending to us of the HoLY GHOST the Comforter; who are one with thee in thy eternal GodHEAD: Therefore with angels, &c. Then shall the Bishop, kneeling down at the this Prayer fol thanks, bhe brake a. Here the Bishop into his hands. b And here to it, and gave it to break the bread. in remembrance of me. Likewise, after supper, dhe took the d Here he is to gave it to them, say- hand. e And here he ta to lay his hand upon every vessel, in which there is any The Oblation. WE do not presume to come to Blood, of the new this thy table, O merciful LORD, testament, which is trusting in our own righteousness, shed for you, and for wine to be conse but in thy manifold and great mer. many, for the recies. We are not worthy so much mission of sins: do this as oft as ye as to gather up the crumbs under thy shall drink it, in remembrance of me. table. But thou art the same LORD, WHEREFORE, O whose property is always to have LORD and heavenly mercy: grant us therefore, gracious Father, according to the institution LORD, so to eat the flesh of thy dear of thy dearly beloved Son our SavSon JESUS CHRIST, and to drink iour JESUS CHRIST, we, thy humais blood, that our sinful bodies may ble servants, do celebrate and make be made clean by his body, and our here before thy divine majesty, with souls washed through his most pre-Ithese thy holy gifts, which we now Here shall be sung a Hymn, or part of THE Body of our Lord JESUS CHRIST, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life: Take and eat this in remembrance that CHRIST died for thee, and feed on him in thy heart by faith, with thanksgiving. 17 And the Bishop, delivering the Cup, shall say, THE Blood of our Lord JESUS offer unto thee, the memorial thy | Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; rendering unto thee most hearty thanks for the innumerable benefits procured unto us by the same. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciThe Invocation. ful Father, to hear us; and, of thy almighty goodness, vouchsafe to bless and sanctify, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, these thy gifts and creatures of bread and wine; that we, receiving them according to thy Son our Saviour JESUS CHRIST'S holy institution, in CHRIST, which was shed for thee, remembrance of his death and pas- preserve thy body and soul unto sion, may be partakers of his most everlasting life: Drink this in reblessed Body and Blood. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that by the merits and death of thy Son JESUS CHRIST, and through faith in his blood, we, and all thy whole Church, may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion. And here we offer and present unto thee, O LORD, ourselves, our souls, and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee, membrance that CHRIST'S blood was When all have communicated, the Bishop shall Then shall the Bishop say the Lord's Prayer the People repeating after him every petition OUR Father, who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy Name; Thy king. dom come; Thy will be done on that we, and all others who shall be it is in heaven; Give us may worthily receive the most pre- this day our daily bread; And for cious Body and Blood of thy Son give us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And JESUS CHRIST, be filled with thy lead us not into temptation; But degrace and heavenly benediction, and made one body with him, that he liver us from evil: For thine is the may dwell in them, and they in Kingdom, and the Power, and the for ever and ever. Amen. him. And although we are unwor thy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sacrifice; yet we beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty and service, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences; through JESUS CHRIST Our Lord; by whom, and with whom, in the unity of the HOLY GHOST, all honor and glory be unto thee, O FATHER ALMIGHTY, world without end. Amen. After which shall be said as followeth : ALMIGHTY and everliving GOD, we most heartily thank thee, for that thou dost vouchsafe to feed us, who have duly received these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Saviour JESUS CHRIST; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness toward us; and |