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If you are not located in the United States, you'll have -to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. - -Title: A Prayer Book for Soldiers and Sailors - -Author: Anonymous - -Release Date: November 17, 2015 [EBook #50469] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK PRAYER BOOK--SOLDIERS, SAILORS *** - - - - -Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net - - - - - - - - - - A PRAYER BOOK - for - SOLDIERS AND SAILORS - - - Published for - THE ARMY AND NAVY COMMISSION OF - THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH - BY - THE CHURCH PENSION FUND - 20 Exchange Place · New York - 1941 - - - The Lord’s Prayer - -Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. -Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our -daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who -trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us -from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for -ever and ever. Amen. - - - The Apostles’ Creed - -I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: - -And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the -Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, -Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day -he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on -the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come -to judge the quick and the dead. - -I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion -of Saints: The Forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: And -the Life everlasting. Amen. - - To you who are serving our country in the Army or the Navy we send - this book as a gift from the Church and a reminder that the Church - follows you into the Service with deep interest. We hope that you - will find these prayers and hymns and Bible readings a daily help - and that they will make real to you the power of God and His purpose - for your life. - - H. St. George Tucker - _Presiding Bishop_ - The Protestant Episcopal Church - in the United States - - - - - Contents - - - An Order of Worship 1 - The Holy Communion 5 - Prayers 23 - Psalms 35 - Readings from the Bible 45 - Hymns 59 - - - Fifth Edition, November 1942 - - - - - An Order of Worship - - -HYMN - -The Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before -him. Hab. ii. 20. - -I was glad when they said unto me, We will go into the house of the -Lord. Psalm cxxii. 1. - -Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be alway -acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm -xix. 14. - -O send out thy light and thy truth, that they may lead me, and bring -me unto thy holy hill, and to thy dwelling. Psalm xliii. 3. - -Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord -Jesus Christ. Phil. i. 2. - -PSALM - -SCRIPTURE LESSON - -HYMN - -APOSTLES’ CREED - -I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: - -And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the -Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, -Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day -he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on -the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come -to judge the quick and the dead. - -I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion -of Saints: The Forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: And -the Life everlasting. Amen. - - The Lord be with you. - _Answer._ And with thy spirit. - _Minister._ Let us pray. - - - A Confession - -O Almighty Father, Lord of heaven and earth, we confess that we have -sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed. Have mercy upon us, -O God, after thy great goodness; according to the multitude of thy -mercies, do away our offences and cleanse us from our sins; for -Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen. - - - Absolution - -The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you Absolution and Remission of -all your sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and -consolation of his Holy Spirit. _Amen._ - -PRAYERS (to be chosen by the Minister) - - - A General Thanksgiving - -Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we, thine unworthy servants, do -give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and -loving-kindness to us, and to all men. We bless thee for our -creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but -above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world -by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope -of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy -mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful; and that we -show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by -giving up our selves to thy service, and by walking before thee in -holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our -Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and -glory, world without end. _Amen._ - -Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom -come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this -day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive -those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But -deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and -the glory, for ever and ever. _Amen._ - - - 2 Cor. xiii. 14. - -The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the -fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. _Amen._ - -HYMN - -ADDRESS - -The Lord bless us, and keep us. The Lord make his face to shine upon -us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up his countenance upon -us, and give us peace, both now and evermore. _Amen._ - - - - - The Order for - The Administration of the Lord’s Supper - or - Holy Communion - - -¶ _At the Communion-time the Holy Table shall have upon it a fair -white linen cloth. And the Priest, standing reverently before the -Holy Table, shall say the Lord’s Prayer and the Collect following, -the People kneeling; but the Lord’s Prayer may be omitted at the -discretion of the Priest._ - -Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom -come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is heaven. Give us this day -our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those -who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But -deliver us from evil. Amen. - - _The Collect._ - -Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and -from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by -the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, -and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - -¶ _Then shall the Priest, turning to the People, rehearse distinctly -The Ten Commandments; and the People, still kneeling, shall, after -every Commandment, ask God mercy for their transgressions for the -time past, and grace to keep the law for the time to come._ - -¶ _And Note, That in rehearsing The Ten Commandments, the Priest may -omit that part of the Commandment which is inset._ - -¶ _The Decalogue may be omitted, provided it be said at least one -Sunday in each month. But Note, That whenever it is omitted, the -Priest shall say the Summary of the Law, beginning_, Hear what our -Lord Jesus Christ saith. - - _The Decalogue._ - -God spake these words, and said: - -I am the Lord thy God; Thou shalt have none other gods but me. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image, nor the likeness of -any thing that is in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in -the water under the earth; thou shalt not bow down to them, nor -worship them; - - for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the - fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation of - them that hate me; and show mercy unto thousands in them that love - me and keep my commandments. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; - - for the Lord will not hold him guiltless, that taketh his Name in - vain. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath-day. - - Six days shalt thou labour, and do all that thou hast to do; but - the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. In it thou - shalt do no manner of work; thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, - thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, thy cattle, and the - stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made - heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the - seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and - hallowed it. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Honour thy father and thy mother; - - that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God - giveth thee. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt do no murder. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not commit adultery. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not steal. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shall not covet - - thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, - nor his servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any - thing that is his. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our -hearts, we beseech thee._ - -¶ _Then may the Priest say,_ - - Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith. - -Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all -thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great -commandment. And the second is like unto it; Thou shalt love thy -neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and -the Prophets. - -¶ _Here, if the Decalogue hath been omitted, shall be said,_ - - Lord, have mercy upon us. - _Christ, have mercy upon us._ - Lord, have mercy upon us. - -¶ _Then the Priest may say,_ - -O Almighty Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to -direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the -ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments; that, -through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be -preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus -Christ. _Amen._ - -¶ _Here shall be said,_ - - The Lord be with you. - _Answer._ And with thy spirit. - _Minister._ Let us pray. - -¶ _Then shall the Priest say the Collect of the Day. And after the -Collect the Minister appointed shall read the Epistle, first -saying,_ The Epistle is written in the —— Chapter of ——, beginning -at the —— Verse. _The Epistle ended, he shall say_, Here endeth the -Epistle. - -¶ _Here may be sung a Hymn or an Anthem._ - -¶ _Then, all the People standing, the Minister appointed shall read -the Gospel, first saying_, The Holy Gospel is written in the —— -Chapter of ——, beginning at the —— Verse. - -¶ _Here shall be said,_ - - Glory be to thee, O Lord. - -¶ _And after the Gospel may be said,_ - - Praise be to thee, O Christ. - -¶ _Then shall be said the Creed commonly called the Nicene, or else -the Apostles’ Creed; but the Creed may be omitted, if it hath been -said immediately before in Morning Prayer; Provided, That the Nicene -Creed shall be said on Christmas Day, Easter Day, Ascension Day, -Whitsunday, and Trinity Sunday._ - -I believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, -And of all things visible and invisible: - -And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God; Begotten -of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very -God of very God; Begotten, not made; Being of one substance with the -Father; By whom all things were made: Who for us men and for our -salvation came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost -of the Virgin Mary, And was made man: And was crucified also for us -under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried: And the third day -he rose again according to the Scriptures: And ascended into heaven, -And sitteth on the right hand of the Father: And he shall come -again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose -kingdom shall have no end. - -And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord, and Giver of Life, Who -proceedeth from the Father and the Son; Who with the Father and the -Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spake by the Prophets: -And I believe one Catholic and Apostolic Church: I acknowledge one -Baptism for the remission of sins: And I look for the Resurrection -of the dead: And the Life of the world to come. Amen. - -¶ _Then shall be declared unto the People what Holy Days, or Fasting -Days, are in the week following to be observed; and (if occasion be) -shall Notice be given of the Communion, and of the Banns of -Matrimony, and of other matters to be published._ - -¶ _Here, or immediately after the Creed, may be said the Bidding -Prayer, or other authorized prayers and intercessions._ - -¶ _Then followeth the Sermon. After which, the Priest, when there is -a Communion, shall return to the Holy Table, and begin the -Offertory, saying one or more of these Sentences following, as he -thinketh most convenient._ - -Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more -blessed to give than to receive. Acts xx. 35. - -Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and -the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in -the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art -exalted as head above all. 1 Chron. xxix. 11. - -All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given -thee. 1 Chron. xxix. 14. - -¶ _And_ Note, _That these Sentences may be used on any other -occasion of Public Worship when the Offerings of the People are to -be received._ - -¶ _The Deacons, Church-wardens, or other fit persons appointed for -that purpose, shall receive the Alms for the Poor, and other -Offerings of the People, in a decent Basin to be provided by the -Parish; and reverently bring it to the Priest, who shall humbly -present and place it upon the Holy Table._ - -¶ _And the Priest shall then offer, and shall place upon the Holy -Table, the Bread and the Wine._ - -¶ _And when the Alms and Oblations are being received and presented, -there may be sung a Hymn, or an Offertory Anthem in the words of -Holy Scripture or of the Book of Common Prayer, under the direction -of the Priest._ - -¶ _Here the Priest may ask the secret intercessions of the -Congregation for any who have desired the prayers of the Church._ - -¶ _Then shall the Priest say,_ - -Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church. - -Almighty and everliving God, who by thy holy Apostle hast taught us -to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks for all men; -We humbly beseech thee most mercifully to accept our [_alms and_] -oblations, and to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy -Divine Majesty; beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal -Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord: And grant that -all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy -holy Word, and live in unity and godly love. - -We beseech thee also, so to direct and dispose the hearts of all -Christian Rulers, that they may truly and impartially 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 other Ministers, -that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true -and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy -Sacraments. - -And to all thy People give thy heavenly grace; and especially to -this congregation here present; that, with meek heart and due -reverence, they may hear, and receive thy holy Word; truly serving -thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. - -And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort -and succour all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, -sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. - -And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this -life in thy faith and fear; beseeching thee to grant them continual -growth in thy love and service, and to give us grace so to follow -their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy -heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our -only Mediator and Advocate. _Amen._ - -¶ _Then shall the Priest say to those who come to receive the Holy -Communion,_ - -Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in -love and charity with your neighbours, 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 confession to Almighty God, -devoutly kneeling. - -¶ _Then shall this General Confession be made, by the Priest and all -those who are minded to receive the Holy Communion, humbly -kneeling._ - -Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, -Judge of all men; We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and -wickedness, Which we, from time to time, most grievously have -committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy Divine Majesty, -Provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do -earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; -The remembrance of them is grievous unto us; The burden of them is -intolerable. Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful -Father; For thy Son 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 honour and glory of thy Name; -Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. - -¶ _Then shall the Priest (the Bishop if he be present) stand up, and -turning to the People, say,_ - -Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath -promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance -and true faith turn unto him; Have 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 Priest 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 Saint 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 Saint John saith. - -If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ -the righteous; and he is the Propitiation for our sins. 1 St. John -ii. 1, 2. - -¶ _After which the Priest shall proceed, saying,_ - - Lift up your hearts. - _Answer._ We lift them up unto the Lord. - _Priest._ Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. - _Answer._ It is meet and right so to do. - -¶ _Then shall the Priest turn to the Holy Table, and say,_ - -It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all -times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy -Father, Almighty, Everlasting God. - -¶ _Here shall follow the Proper Preface, according to the time, if -there be any specially appointed; or else immediately shall be said -or sung by the Priest,_ - -Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of -heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising -thee, and saying, - -¶ _Priest and People._ - -HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of -thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Amen. - - - PROPER PREFACES - - - Christmas - -¶ _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, etc. - - - Epiphany - -¶ _Upon the Epiphany, and seven days after._ - -Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who, in substance of our mortal -flesh, manifested forth his glory; that he might bring us out of -darkness into his own glorious light. - -Therefore with Angels, etc. - - - Purification, Annunciation, and Transfiguration - -¶ _Upon the Feasts of the Purification, Annunciation, and -Transfiguration._ - -Because in the Mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a -new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of thy glory -in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. - -Therefore with Angels, etc. - - - Easter - -¶ _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, etc. - - - Ascension - -¶ _Upon Ascension Day, and seven days after._ - -Through thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who, -after his most glorious Resurrection, 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, etc. - - - Whitsuntide - -¶ _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, lighting upon -the disciples, to teach them, and to lead them into all truth; -giving them boldness with fervent zeal constantly to preach the -Gospel unto all nations; whereby we have been brought out of -darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of thee, -and of thy Son Jesus Christ. - -Therefore with Angels, etc. - - - Trinity Sunday - -¶ _Upon the Feast of Trinity only._ - -Who, with thine only-begotten Son, and the Holy Ghost, art one God, -one Lord, in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Substance. For that -which we believe of thy glory, O Father, the same we believe of the -Son, and of the Holy Ghost, without any difference of inequality. - -Therefore with Angels, etc. - -¶ _Or this._ - -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, etc. - - - All Saints - -¶ _Upon All Saints’ Day, and seven days after._ - -Who, in the multitude of thy Saints, hast compassed us about with so -great a cloud of witnesses that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, -may run with patience the race that is set before us, and, together -with them, may receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away. - -Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of -heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising -thee, and saying, - -¶ _Priest and People._ - -HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of -thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Amen. - -¶ _When the Priest, standing before the Holy Table, hath so ordered -the Bread and Wine, that he may with the more readiness and decency -break the Bread before the People, and take the Cup into his hands, -he shall say the Prayer of Consecration, as followeth._ - -All glory be to thee, Almighty God, our heavenly Father, for that -thou, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to -suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption; who made there (by -his one oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect, and -sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of -the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command -us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and -sacrifice, until his coming again: For in the night in which he was -betrayed, (_a_) he took Bread; and when he had given thanks, (_b_) -he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, (_c_) -this is my Body, which is given for you; Do this in remembrance of -me. Likewise, after supper, (_d_) he took the Cup; and when he had -given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this; for -(_e_) this is my Blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you, -and for many, for the remission of sins; Do this, as oft as ye shall -drink it, in remembrance of me. - -(_a_) _Here the Priest is to take the Paten into his hands._ - -(_b_) _And here to break the Bread._ - -(_c_) _And here to lay his hand upon all the Bread._ - -(_d_) _Here he is to take the Cup into his hands._ - -(_e_) _And here he is to lay his hand upon every vessel in which -there is any Wine to be consecrated._ - -_The Oblation._ - -Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, according to the institution -of thy dearly beloved Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, we, thy humble -servants, do celebrate and make here before thy Divine Majesty, with -these thy holy gifts, which we now 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. - -_The Invocation._ - -And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful 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 remembrance of his death and passion, -may be partakers of his most blessed 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, our -selves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living -sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee, that we, and all others -who shall be partakers of this Holy Communion, may worthily receive -the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, be filled -with thy grace and heavenly benediction, and made one body with him, -that he may dwell in us, and we in him. And although we are -unworthy, 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 honour and glory be unto thee, O Father -Almighty, world without end. _Amen._ - -And now, as our Saviour Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, - -Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom -come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this -day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive -those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But -deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and -the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. - -¶ _Then shall the Priest, kneeling down at the Lord’s Table, say, in -the name of all those who shall receive the Communion, this Prayer -following._ - -We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, -trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great -mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under -thy Table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to -have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh -of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our -sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed -through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in -him, and he in us. _Amen._ - -¶ _Here may be Sung a Hymn._ - -¶ _Then shall the Priest first receive the Holy Communion in both -kinds himself, and proceed to deliver the same to the Bishops, -Priests, and Deacons, in like manner, (if any be present,) and, -after that, to the People also in order, into their hands, all -devoutly kneeling. And sufficient opportunity shall be given to -those present to communicate. And when he delivereth the Bread, he -shall say,_ - -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. - -¶ _And the Minister who delivereth the Cup shall say,_ - -The Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, -preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Drink this in -remembrance that Christ’s Blood was shed for thee, and be thankful. - -¶ _If the consecrated Bread or Wine be spent before all have -communicated, the Priest is to consecrate more, according to the -Form before prescribed; beginning at, _All glory be to thee, -Almighty God_, and ending with these words, _partakers of his most -blessed Body and Blood_._ - -¶ _When all have communicated, the Priest shall return to the Lord’s -Table, and reverently place upon it what remaineth of the -consecrated Elements, covering the same with a fair linen cloth._ - -¶ _Then shall the Priest say,_ - - Let us pray. - -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 favour and goodness towards us; and that we are very -members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, which is the -blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs through -hope of thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of his most precious -death and passion. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so -to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy -fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us -to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and -the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. _Amen._ - -¶ _Then shall be said the Gloria in excelsis, all standing, or some -proper Hymn._ - -Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. -We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we -give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, -God the Father Almighty. - -O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of -God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have -mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive -our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, -have mercy upon us. - -For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, -with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. -Amen. - -¶ _Then, the People kneeling, the Priest (the Bishop if he be -present) shall let them depart with this Blessing._ - -The Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts -and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus -Christ our Lord: And the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the -Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. -_Amen._ - - - GENERAL RUBRICS - -¶ _In the absence of a Priest, a Deacon may say all that is before -appointed unto the end of the Gospel._ - -¶ _Upon the Sundays and other Holy Days, (though there be no Sermon -or Communion,) may be said all that is appointed at the Communion, -unto the end of the Gospel, concluding with the Blessing._ - -¶ _And if any of the consecrated Bread and Wine remain after the -Communion, it shall not be carried out of the Church; but the -Minister and other Communicants shall, immediately after the -Blessing, reverently eat and drink the same._ - -¶ _If among those who come to be partakers of the Holy Communion, -the Minister shall know any to be an open and notorious evil liver, -or to have done any wrong to his neighbours by word or deed, so that -the Congregation be thereby offended; he shall advertise him, that -he presume not to come to the Lord’s Table, until he have openly -declared himself to have truly repented and amended his former evil -life, that the Congregation may thereby be satisfied; and that he -hath recompensed the parties to whom he hath done wrong; or at least -declare himself to be in full purpose so to do, as soon as he -conveniently may._ - -¶ _The same order shall the Minister use with those, betwixt whom he -perceiveth malice and hatred to reign; not suffering them to be -partakers of the Lord’s Table, until he know them to be reconciled. -And if one of the parties, so at variance, be content to forgive -from the bottom of his heart all that the other hath trespassed -against him, and to make amends for that wherein he himself hath -offended; and the other party will not be persuaded to a godly -unity, but remain still in his frowardness and malice; the Minister -in that case ought to admit the penitent person to the Holy -Communion, and not him that is obstinate. Provided, That every -Minister so repelling any, as is herein specified, shall be obliged -to give an account of the same to the Ordinary, within fourteen days -after, at the farthest._ - - - - - Prayers - - - In the Morning - -Into thy hands, O God, I commend myself this day. Let thy presence -be with me even to its close, that at night I may again give thanks -unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - -Grant, O Lord, that I may not be ashamed to confess the faith of -Christ crucified, and manfully to fight under his banner against -sin, the world, and the devil, and to continue Christ’s faithful -soldier and servant unto my life’s end. _Amen._ - -Defend, O Lord, this thy Child with thy heavenly grace; that I may -continue thine for ever; and daily increase in thy Holy Spirit more -and more, until I come unto thy everlasting kingdom. _Amen._ - - - At Night - -The God of peace himself sanctify me wholly, and may my spirit and -soul and body be preserved entire without blame at the coming of our -Lord Jesus Christ. _Amen._ - -Abide with us, O Lord, this night, and with all the sick and -sorrowful, the forsaken and weary, to strengthen and to cheer, and -to give rest. _Amen._ - -Thine is the day, O Lord, and thine the night; Grant that the sun of -righteousness may abide in our hearts, to drive away the darkness of -evil thoughts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - -O Lord, Lover of men, who forgivest us our sins; Cleanse us of all -that is base or selfish, and make us to be in all things thy -servants, and the messengers of thy love. _Amen._ - -Grant, O Lord, that we may meet all difficulties and temptations -with a stedfast heart, in the strength of thy indwelling spirit. -_Amen._ - -Shield us, O God, from the darkness of soul which seeth thee not, -and from the loneliness of heart which heareth not thy voice, and -through life and in the valley of the shadow of death, forsake us -not; for thy Name’s sake. _Amen._ - -Deepen and quicken in us, O God, a sense of thy Presence, and make -us to know and feel that thou art more ready to teach and to give -than we to ask or to learn; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - O most merciful Redeemer, Friend, and Brother. - May I know thee more clearly, - May I love thee more dearly, - May I follow thee more nearly. _Amen._ - -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. -_Amen._ - - - On Entering Church - -O Lord, I am in thy holy House. Help me to keep my thoughts on thee, -that I may hear thee speaking in my heart, through Jesus Christ. -_Amen._ - - - At Early Eucharist - -As watchmen look for the morning, so do we look for thee, O Christ. -Come with the dawning day, and make thyself known to us in the -breaking of Bread, for thou art our God for ever and ever. _Amen._ - - - Before Holy Communion - -Incline our hearts, O God, that by the grace of thy Holy Spirit we -may worthily approach these sacred mysteries and offer ourselves to -thee in answering love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - After Church Service - -Sanctify, O Lord, both our coming in and our going forth; and grant -that when we leave thy house we may not leave thy Presence, but be -thou ever near unto us and keep us near unto thee, through Jesus -Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - An Act of Adoration - -Worthy art thou, O God, to receive the honour and the power; for -thou didst create all things, and because of thy will they are and -were created. - - _Glory be to thee, O God._ - -Glory to thee, O Christ, who didst redeem with thy love men of every -kindred and tongue and people and nation. - - _Glory be to thee, O Christ._ - -Glory to thee, O Holy Spirit, for thy work in the Church, which will -not cease until thou hast made of all mankind one family, to the -praise and glory of God. - - _Glory be to thee, O Holy Spirit._ - - - For God’s Help - -Grant us, O Lord, in all our duties thy help, in all our -perplexities thy counsel, in all our dangers thy protection, and in -all our sorrows thy peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour. -_Amen._ - -Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do -always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do any thing -that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according -to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For God’s Protection - -O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, -we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being -ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things -which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - -We beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of thy -humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of thy Majesty, to -be our defence against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Aid against Perils - -Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great -mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the -love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. _Amen._ - - - For God’s Mercy - -O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing -is strong, nothing is holy; Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; -that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things -temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, O -heavenly Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Guidance of the Holy Spirit - -O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; -Mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and -rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Christian Gladness - -O God, Author of the world’s joy, Bearer of the world’s pain; At the -heart of all our trouble and sorrow let unconquerable gladness -dwell; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. _Amen._ - - - For the Companionship of Christ - -O blessed Christ, who didst draw near to thy disciples as they -walked together by the way and were sad; So draw near to us as we -journey along our daily way. Open to us the meaning of life, and -reveal thyself as our strength and our companion; as thou art our -Lord and Saviour evermore. _Amen._ - - - For Victory over Temptation - -Grant us, O Lord, to pass this day in gladness and peace, without -stumbling and without stain; that, reaching the eventide victorious -over all temptation, we may praise thee, the eternal God, who art -blessed, and dost govern all things, world without end. _Amen._ - - - For Fidelity - -Teach us, good Lord, to serve thee as thou deservest; to give and -not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil -and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for any reward, -save that of knowing that we do thy will; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Control of Speech - -O God, who knowest how often we sin against thee with our tongues; -Keep us free from all untrue and unkind words; consecrate our speech -to thy service; and keep us often silent, that our hearts may speak -to thee and may listen for thy voice; through Jesus Christ our Lord. -_Amen._ - - - For Loyalty - -Almighty God, grant us thy gift of loyalty. For our homes, give us -love and obedience; for our country, sacrifice and service; for our -Church, reverence and devotion; and in everything make us true to -thee; through thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. _Amen._ - - - For Those We Love - -O Thou who hast ordered this wondrous world, who knowest all things -in earth and heaven; So fill our hearts with trust in thee, that by -night and by day, at all times and in all seasons, we may without -fear commit those who are dear to us to thy never-failing love, for -this life and the life to come. _Amen._ - - - For Loyalty to our Homes - -Grant, O Lord, to those in the service of their country who have -left wives and children at home, a stedfast loyalty through all the -days of separation, that returning at length to their beloved they -may know the joy of unbroken fidelity; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Nation - -O eternal God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their -liberties of old; Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people -of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in -righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For All in the Service of our Country - -O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor sleepest; Protect -and assist, we beseech thee, all those who at home or abroad, by -land, by sea, or in the air, are serving this country, that they, -being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all -perils; and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, may -do their duty to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Army - -O Lord God of Hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, thine almighty arm -to strengthen and protect the soldiers of our country. Support them -in the day of battle, and in the time of peace keep them safe from -all evil; endue them with courage and loyalty; and grant that in all -things they may serve without reproach; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Navy - -O eternal Lord God, who alone spreadest out the heavens, and rulest -the raging of the sea; Vouchsafe to take into thy almighty and most -gracious protection our country’s Navy, and all who serve therein. -Preserve them from the dangers of the sea, and from the violence of -the enemy; that they may be a safeguard unto the United States of -America, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their -lawful occasions; that the inhabitants of our land may in peace and -quietness serve thee our God, to the glory of thy Name; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the President of the United States, and all in Civil Authority - -Almighty God, whose kingdom is everlasting and power infinite; Have -mercy upon this whole land; and so rule the hearts of thy servants -The President of the United States, _The Governor of this State_, -and all others in authority, that they, knowing whose ministers they -are, may above all things seek thy honour and glory; and that we and -all the People, duly considering whose authority they bear, may -faithfully and obediently honour them, according to thy blessed Word -and ordinance; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the -Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth ever, one God, world without end. -_Amen._ - - - For Those in Authority - -O Lord God Almighty, guide, we pray thee, all those to whom thou -hast committed the government of this nation, and grant to them at -this time special gifts of wisdom and understanding, of counsel and -strength; that upholding what is right, and following what is true, -they may obey thy holy will and fulfil thy divine purpose; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Justice and Freedom - -O God, the King of righteousness, lead us, we pray thee, in ways of -justice and peace; inspire us to break down all tyranny and -oppression, to gain for every man his due reward, and from every man -his due service; that each may live for all and all may care for -each, in Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For World Peace - -Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed; -Kindle, we pray thee, in the hearts of all men the true love of -peace, and guide with thy strong and peaceful wisdom those who take -counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity thy -kingdom may go forward, till the earth shall be filled with the -knowledge of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - -O Almighty God, who makest even the wrath of man to turn to thy -praise; We beseech thee so to order and dispose the issue of this -war that we may be brought through strife to a lasting peace, and -that the nations of the world may be united in a firmer fellowship, -for the promotion of thy glory and the good of all mankind; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - -Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the -sword of righteousness, and no strength known but the strength of -love; So guide and inspire, we pray thee, the work of all who seek -thy kingdom, that the nations may find their security not in force -of arms but in that perfect love which casteth out fear, and in that -fellowship revealed to us by thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - In Time of War - -O God, who seest that in this warfare we are seeking to serve thee, -and yet in the waging of it must needs do many things that are an -offence against thy love; Accept we pray thee, our imperfect -offering. Arm us with thy Spirit that our warfare may further the -victory of thy justice and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. -_Amen._ - - - For Grace to Forgive - -Merciful God, in whose dear Son we have redemption, even the -forgiveness of sins; Give us such strong belief in this the only -power that can abolish evil that we shall be enabled to forgive our -enemies; and grant us grace not only to forgive but to accept -forgiveness through Christ, the crucified. _Amen._ - - - For the Persecuted - -O blessed Lord, who thyself didst undergo the pain and suffering of -the Cross; Uphold, we beseech thee, with thy promised gift of -strength all those of our brethren who are suffering for their faith -in thee. Grant that in the midst of all persecutions they may hold -fast by this faith, and that from their stedfastness thy Church may -grow in grace and we ourselves in perseverance, to the honour of thy -Name, who with the Father and the Holy Ghost art one God, world -without end. _Amen._ - - - For Prisoners - -We beseech thee, O God, for all prisoners and captives, and all who -suffer from oppression, that thou wilt manifest thy mercy toward -them, and make the heart of man merciful as thine own; through Jesus -Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Lonely - -Have compassion, O most merciful Lord, on all who are lonely and -desolate. Be thou their Comforter and Friend; give them such earthly -solace as thou seest to be best for them; and bring them to the -fuller knowledge of thy love; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. -_Amen._ - - - For Those who Mourn - -Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of all comfort; Deal -graciously, we pray thee, with all those who mourn, that, casting -every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love; -through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Those who Minister to the Wounded and Sick - -O merciful God, whose blessed Son went about doing good; Uphold with -thy strength and grace those who do service to the wounded and the -sick; grant to the ministers of thy gospel faithfulness and love, to -the physicians and surgeons wisdom and skill, to the nurses sympathy -and patience; and we beseech thee to protect and bless them in all -dangers, anxieties, and labours; through Jesus Christ our Lord. -_Amen._ - - - For Those Wounded in War - -O Lord, we pray thee to have mercy upon all who are this day wounded -and suffering. Though kindred and friends be far away, let thy grace -be their comfort. Raise them to health again, if it be thy good -pleasure; but chiefly give them patience and faith in thee; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Dying - -Unto God’s gracious mercy and protection we commit you. The Lord -bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you, -and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, -and give you peace, both now and evermore. _Amen._ - - - For One Departed - -Almighty God, we remember this day before thee thy faithful servant -(_N._), and we pray thee that, having opened to _him_ the gates of -larger life, thou wilt receive _him_ more and more into thy joyful -service; that _he_ may win, with thee and thy servants everywhere, -the eternal victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - Benedictions - -The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the -fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. _Amen._ - -The Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord make his face to shine upon -us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up his countenance upon -us, and give us peace, this night and evermore. _Amen._ - - - For Those at Home - -Into thy hands, O Father, I commend this day (_this night_) my home, -my family, and all who are dear to me. Bless them with the knowledge -of thy continual presence, uphold them in all cares and trials, -sustain them with thy power; and grant that, drawing nearer to thee -and to each other, we may ever rejoice in the fellowship of those -who trust in thy goodness and thy love; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - - - Psalms - - - Psalm 1 - -1 Blessed _is_ the man that walketh not in the counsel of the -ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat -of the scornful. - -2 But his delight _is_ in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth -he meditate day and night. - -3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that -bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not -wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. - -4 The ungodly _are_ not so: but _are_ like the chaff which the wind -driveth away. - -5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners -in the congregation of the righteous. - -6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the -ungodly shall perish. - - - Psalm 15 - -1 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy -holy hill? - -2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh -the truth in his heart. - -3 _He that_ backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his -neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. - -4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them -that fear the Lord. _He that_ sweareth to _his own_ hurt, and -changeth not. - -5 _He that_ putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward -against the innocent. He that doeth these _things_ shall never be -moved. - - - Psalm 19 - -1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth -his handywork. - -2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth -knowledge. - -3 _There is_ no speech nor language, _where_ their voice is not -heard. - -4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to -the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun. - -5 Which _is_ as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, _and_ -rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. - -6 His going forth _is_ from the end of the heaven, and his circuit -unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. - -7 The law of the Lord _is_ perfect, converting the soul: the -testimony of the Lord _is_ sure, making wise the simple. - -8 The statutes of the Lord _are_ right, rejoicing the heart: the -commandment of the Lord _is_ pure, enlightening the eyes. - -9 The fear of the Lord _is_ clean, enduring for ever: the judgments -of the Lord _are_ true _and_ righteous altogether. - -10 More to be desired _are they_ than gold, yea, than much fine -gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. - -11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: _and_ in keeping of them -_there is_ great reward. - -12 Who can understand _his_ errors? cleanse thou me from secret -_faults_. - -13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous _sins_; let them not -have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be -innocent from the great transgression. - -14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be -acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. - - - Psalm 23 - -1 The Lord _is_ my shepherd; I shall not want. - -2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside -the still waters. - -3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness -for his name’s sake. - -4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I -will fear no evil: for thou _art_ with me; thy rod and thy staff -they comfort me. - -5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: -thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - -6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: -and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. - - - Psalm 43 - -1 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O -deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. - -2 For thou _art_ the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? -why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? - -3 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them -bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. - -4 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: -yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. - -5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted -within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, _who is_ the -health of my countenance, and my God. - - - Psalm 46 - -1 God _is_ our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. - -2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and -though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; - -3 _Though_ the waters thereof roar _and_ be troubled, _though_ the -mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. - -4 _There is_ a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city -of God, the holy _place_ of the tabernacles of the most High. - -5 God _is_ in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall -help her, _and that_ right early. - -6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, -the earth melted. - -7 The Lord of hosts _is_ with us; the God of Jacob _is_ our refuge. -Selah. - -8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made -in the earth. - -9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the -bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the -fire. - -10 Be still, and know that I _am_ God: I will be exalted among the -heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. - -11 The Lord of hosts _is_ with us; the God of Jacob _is_ our refuge. -Selah. - - - Psalm 91 - -1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide -under the shadow of the Almighty. - -2 I will say of the Lord, _He is_ my refuge and my fortress: my God; -in him will I trust. - -3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, _and_ -from the noisome pestilence. - -4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt -thou trust: his truth _shall be thy_ shield and buckler. - -5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; _nor_ for the -arrow _that_ flieth by day; - -6 _Nor_ for the pestilence _that_ walketh in darkness; _nor_ for the -destruction _that_ wasteth at noonday. - -7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right -hand; _but_ it shall not come nigh thee. - -8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the -wicked. - -9 Because thou hast made the Lord, _which is_ my refuge, _even_ the -most High, thy habitation; - -10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come -nigh thy dwelling. - -11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in -all thy ways. - -12 They shall bear thee up in _their_ hands, lest thou dash thy foot -against a stone. - -13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the -dragon shalt thou trample under feet. - -14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver -him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. - -15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I _will be_ with -him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. - -16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. - - - Psalm 95 - -1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to -the rock of our salvation. - -2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a -joyful noise unto him with psalms. - -3 For the Lord _is_ a great God, and a great King above all gods. - -4 In his hand _are_ the deep places of the earth: the strength of -the hills _is_ his also. - -5 The sea _is_ his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry -_land_. - -6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord -our maker. - -7 For he _is_ our God; and we _are_ the people of his pasture, and -the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, - -8 Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, _and_ as _in_ the -day of temptation in the wilderness: - -9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work. - -10 Forty years long was I grieved with _this_ generation, and said, -It _is_ a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known -my ways: - -11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my -rest. - - - Psalm 96 - -1 O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the -earth. - -2 Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from -day to day. - -3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. - -4 For the Lord _is_ great, and greatly to be praised: he _is_ to be -feared above all gods. - -5 For all the gods of the nations _are_ idols: but the Lord made the -heavens. - -6 Honour and majesty _are_ before him: strength and beauty _are_ in -his sanctuary. - -7 Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the -Lord glory and strength. - -8 Give unto the Lord the glory _due unto_ his name: bring an -offering, and come into his courts. - -9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all -the earth. - -10 Say among the heathen _that_ the Lord reigneth: the world also -shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the -people righteously. - -11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea -roar, and the fulness thereof. - -12 Let the field be joyful, and all that _is_ therein: then shall -all the trees of the wood rejoice - -13 Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: -he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his -truth. - - - Psalm 100 - -1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. - -2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with -singing. - -3 Know ye that the Lord he _is_ God: _it is_ he _that_ hath made us, -and not we ourselves; _we are_ his people, and the sheep of his -pasture. - -4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, _and_ into his courts with -praise: be thankful unto him, _and_ bless his name. - -5 For the Lord _is_ good; his mercy _is_ everlasting; and his truth -_endureth_ to all generations. - - - Psalm 103 - -1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, _bless_ his -holy name. - -2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: - -3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; - -4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with -lovingkindness and tender mercies; - -5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good _things_; _so that_ thy youth -is renewed like the eagle’s. - -6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are -oppressed. - -7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of -Israel. - -8 The Lord _is_ merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous -in mercy. - -9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep _his anger_ for -ever. - -10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us -according to our iniquities. - -11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, _so_ great is his -mercy toward them that fear him. - -12 As far as the east is from the west, _so_ far hath he removed our -transgressions from us. - -13 Like as a father pitieth _his_ children, _so_ the Lord pitieth -them that fear him. - -14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we _are_ dust. - -15 _As for_ man, his days _are_ as grass: as a flower of the field, -so he flourisheth. - -16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place -thereof shall know it no more. - -17 But the mercy of the Lord _is_ from everlasting to everlasting -upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s -children; - -18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his -commandments to do them. - -19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom -ruleth over all. - -20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do -his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. - -21 Bless ye the Lord, all _ye_ his hosts; _ye_ ministers of his, -that do his pleasure. - -22 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: -bless the Lord, O my soul. - - - Psalm 121 - -1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my -help. - -2 My help _cometh_ from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. - -3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will -not slumber. - -4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. - -5 The Lord _is_ thy keeper: the Lord _is_ thy shade upon thy right -hand. - -6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. - -7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy -soul. - -8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this -time forth, and even for evermore. - - - Psalm 130 - -1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. - -2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of -my supplications. - -3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? - -4 But _there is_ forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. - -5 I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. - -6 My soul _waiteth_ for the Lord more than they that watch for the -morning: _I say, more than_ they that watch for the morning. - -7 Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord _there is_ mercy, -and with him _is_ plenteous redemption. - -8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. - - -Note: The Psalms, as printed herein, are from the Authorized Version -of the Bible. - - - - - Bible Readings - - -Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your -sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be -red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18 - -Fear thou not; for I _am_ with thee: be not dismayed; for I _am_ thy -God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will -uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 - -Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I _am_ -God, and _there is_ none else. Isaiah 45:22 - -He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord -require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk -humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 - -For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. -Luke 19:10 - -This _is_ a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that -Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am -chief. I Timothy 1:15 - -28 Come unto me, all _ye_ that labour and are heavy laden, and I -will give you rest. - -29 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. - -30 For my yoke _is_ easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 - -9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and -shall go in and out, and find pasture. - -10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to -destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might -have _it_ more abundantly. - -11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the -sheep. John 10:9-11 - -1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in -me. - -2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if _it were_ not _so_, I -would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. - -3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and -receive you unto myself; that where I am, _there_ ye may be also. - -4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. John 14:1-4 - - - More than Conquerors - -35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? _shall_ -tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, -or peril, or sword? - -36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we -are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. - -37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him -that loved us. - -38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor -principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, - -39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to -separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 8:35-39 - - - The Prize-Winner - -24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one -receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. - -25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all -things. Now they _do it_ to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an -incorruptible. - -26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one -that beateth the air: - -27 But I keep under my body, and bring _it_ into subjection: lest -that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should -be a castaway. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - - - The Peace of God - -4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: _and_ again I say, Rejoice. - -5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord _is_ at hand. - -6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and -supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto -God. - -7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep -your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. - -8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things -_are_ honest, whatsoever things _are_ just, whatsoever things _are_ -pure, whatsoever things _are_ lovely, whatsoever things _are_ of -good report; if _there be_ any virtue, and if _there be_ any praise, -think on these things. Philippians 4:4-8 - - - The Beatitudes - -1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he -was set, his disciples came unto him: - -2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, - -3 Blessed _are_ the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of -heaven. - -4 Blessed _are_ they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. - -5 Blessed _are_ the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. - -6 Blessed _are_ they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: -for they shall be filled. - -7 Blessed _are_ the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. - -8 Blessed _are_ the pure in heart: for they shall see God. - -9 Blessed _are_ the peacemakers: for they shall be called the -children of God. - -10 Blessed _are_ they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: -for their’s is the kingdom of heaven. - -11 Blessed are ye, when _men_ shall revile you, and persecute _you_, -and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. - -12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great _is_ your reward in -heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. - -13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his -savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for -nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. - -14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill -cannot be hid. - -15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on -a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. - -16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good -works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:1-16 - - - Prayer - -5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites _are_: -for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners -of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, -They have their reward. - -6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou -hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy -Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. - -7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen _do_: -for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. - -8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what -things ye have need of, before ye ask him. - -9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in -heaven, Hallowed be thy name. - -10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as _it is_ in -heaven. - -11 Give us this day our daily bread. - -12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. - -13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For -thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. - -14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will -also forgive you: - -15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your -Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:5-12 - - - The Father’s Kingdom - -25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye -shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye -shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than -raiment? - -26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they -reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. -Are ye not much better than they? - -27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his -stature? - -28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the -field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: - -29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was -not arrayed like one of these. - -30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day -is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, _shall he_ not much more -_clothe_ you, O ye of little faith? - -31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What -shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? - -32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your -heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. - -33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and -all these things shall be added unto you. - -34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall -take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day _is_ -the evil thereof. Matthew 6:25-34 - - - The Prodigal Son - -11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: - -12 And the younger of them said to _his_ father, Father, give me the -portion of goods that falleth _to me_. And he divided unto them -_his_ living. - -13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, -and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his -substance with riotous living. - -14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that -land; and he began to be in want. - -15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and -he sent him into his fields to feed swine. - -16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the -swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. - -17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of -my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with -hunger! - -18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, -I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, - -19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy -hired servants. - -20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great -way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell -on his neck, and kissed him. - -21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, -and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. - -22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, -and put _it_ on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on _his_ -feet: - -23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill _it_; and let us eat, -and be merry: - -24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is -found. And they began to be merry. Luke 15:11-24 - - - The Pharisee and the Publican - -9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves -that they were righteous, and despised others: - -10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and -the other a publican. - -11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank -thee, that I am not as other men _are_, extortioners, unjust, -adulterers, or even as this publican. - -12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. - -13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as -_his_ eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be -merciful to me a sinner. - -14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified _rather_ -than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; -and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:9-14 - - - The Saviour of the World - -16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, -that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have -everlasting life. - -17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but -that the world through him might be saved. - -18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth -not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name -of the only begotten Son of God. - -19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, -and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were -evil. - -20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to -the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. - -21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may -be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. John 3:16-21 - - - Christian Love - -1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not -charity, I am become _as_ sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. - -2 And though I have _the gift_ of prophecy, and understand all -mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I -could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. - -3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed _the poor_, and though I -give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me -nothing. - -4 Charity suffereth long, _and_ is kind; charity envieth not; -charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, - -5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not -easily provoked, thinketh no evil; - -6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; - -7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, -endureth all things. - -8 Charity never faileth: but whether _there be_ prophecies, they -shall fail; whether _there be_ tongues, they shall cease; whether -_there be_ knowledge, it shall vanish away. - -9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. - -10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in -part shall be done away. - -11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, -I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish -things. - -12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: -now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. - -13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the -greatest of these _is_ charity. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 - - - The Armour of God - -10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of -his might. - -11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand -against the wiles of the devil. - -12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against -principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness -of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high _places_. - -13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be -able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. - -14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and -having on the breastplate of righteousness; - -15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; - -16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able -to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. - -17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, -which is the word of God: - -18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, -and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for -all saints; - -19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open -my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, - -20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak -boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:10-20 - - - The High Calling of God - -7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. - -8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things _but_ loss for the -excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have -suffered the loss of all things, and do count them _but_ dung, that -I may win Christ, - -9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is -of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the -righteousness which is of God by faith: - -10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the -fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; - -11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. - -12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already -perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which -also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. - -13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but _this_ one -thing _I do_, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching -forth unto those things which are before, - -14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God -in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:7-14 - - - The Reward of Loyalty - -43 And in the midst of them there was a young man of a high stature, -taller than all the rest, and upon every one of their heads he set -crowns, and was more exalted; which I marvelled at greatly. - -44 So I asked the angel, and said, Sir, what are these? - -45 He answered and said unto me, These be they that have put off the -mortal clothing, and put on the immortal, and have confessed the -name of God: now are they crowned, and receive palms. - -46 Then said I unto the angel, What young person is it that crowneth -them, and giveth them palms in their hands? - -47 So he answered and said unto me, It is the Son of God, whom they -have confessed in the world. Then began I greatly to commend them -that stood so stiffly for the name of the Lord. - -48 Then the angel said unto me, Go thy way, and tell my people what -manner of things, and how great wonders of the Lord thy God, thou -hast seen. II Esdras 2:43-48 - - - Pure Religion - -16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. - -17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh -down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, -neither shadow of turning. - -18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we -should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. - -19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, -slow to speak, slow to wrath: - -20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. - -21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of -naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is -able to save your souls. - -22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your -own selves. - -23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like -unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: - -24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway -forgetteth what manner of man he was. - -25 For whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth -_therein_, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, -this man shall be blessed in his deed. - -26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his -tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion _is_ vain. - -27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To -visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, _and_ to keep -himself unspotted from the world. James 1:16-27 - - - The Vision of the Future - -9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man -could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, -stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white -robes, and palms in their hands; - -10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which -sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. - -11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and _about_ the -elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their -faces, and worshipped God, - -12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, -and honour, and power, and might, _be_ unto our God for ever and -ever. Amen. - -13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these -which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? - -14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These -are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their -robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. - -15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day -and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall -dwell among them. - -16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall -the sun light on them, nor any heat. - -17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, -and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall -wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 7:9-17 - - - - - Hymns - - - Numbers in parentheses indicate number of hymn in The Wayside - Hymnal, published by the Forward Movement Commission of the - Episcopal Church, to be obtained at 5 cents per copy for - quantities of 5 or more copies. Address: _Sharon, Pa._ This hymnal - includes music for each hymn. - - -1. (3) - - 1 O saving Victim, opening wide - The gate of heaven to man below, - Our foes press on from every side, - Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow. - - 2 All praise and thanks to thee ascend - For evermore, blest One in Three; - O grant us life that shall not end, - In our true native land with thee. Amen. - - -2. (4) - - 1 I need thee every hour, - Most gracious Lord; - No tender voice like thine - Can peace afford. - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ - - 2 I need thee every hour; - Stay thou near by; - Temptations lose their power - When thou art nigh. - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ - - 3 I need thee every hour, - In joy or pain; - Come quickly and abide, - Or life is vain. - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ - - 4 I need thee every hour; - Teach me thy will; - And thy rich promises - In me fulfil. - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ - - 5 I need thee every hour, - Most Holy One; - O make me thine indeed, - Thou blessed Son! - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ Amen. - - -3. (5) - - 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; - The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: - When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, - Help of the helpless, O abide with me. - - 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; - Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away, - Change and decay in all around I see; - O thou who changest not, abide with me. - - 3 I need thy presence every passing hour; - What but thy grace can foil the tempter’s power? - Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? - Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. - - 4 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless: - Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. - Where is death’s sting? where, grave, thy victory? - I triumph still, if thou abide with me. - - 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes: - Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: - Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee: - In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. - - -4. (7) - - 1 Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear, - It is not night if thou be near; - O may no earth-born cloud arise - To hide thee from thy servant’s eyes. - - 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep - My weary eyelids gently steep, - Be my last thought, how sweet to rest - For ever on my Saviour’s breast. - - 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, - For without thee I cannot live; - Abide with me when night is nigh, - For without thee I dare not die. - - 4 If some poor wandering child of thine - Have spurned to-day the voice divine, - Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; - Let him no more lie down in sin. - - 5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor - With blessings from thy boundless store; - Be every mourner’s sleep to-night, - Like infant’s slumbers, pure and light. - - 6 Come near and bless us when we wake, - Ere through the world our way we take, - Till in the ocean of thy love - We lose ourselves in heaven above. Amen. - - -5. (9) - - 1 Now the day is over, - Night is drawing nigh, - Shadows of the evening - Steal across the sky. - - 2 Jesus, give the weary - Calm and sweet repose; - With thy tenderest blessing - May our eyelids close. - - 3 Grant to little children - Visions bright of thee; - Guard the sailors tossing - On the deep, blue sea. - - 4 Comfort every sufferer - Watching late in pain; - Those who plan some evil - From their sin restrain. - - 5 Through the long night watches, - May thine angels spread - Their white wings above me, - Watching round my bed. - - 6 When the morning wakens, - Then may I arise - Pure, and fresh, and sinless - In thy holy eyes. Amen. - - -6. (11) - - 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, - Pilgrim through this barren land, - I am weak, but thou art mighty; - Hold me with thy powerful hand. - - 2 Open now the crystal fountains - Whence the living waters flow; - Let the fiery, cloudy pillar - Lead me all my journey through. - - 3 Feed me with the heavenly manna - In this barren wilderness; - Be my sword, and shield, and banner, - Be the Lord my Righteousness. - - 4 When I tread the verge of Jordan, - Bid my anxious fears subside; - Death of death, and hell’s destruction, - Land me safe on Canaan’s side. Amen. - - -7. (16) - - 1 O little town of Bethlehem, - How still we see thee lie! - Above thy deep and dreamless sleep - The silent stars go by; - Yet in thy dark streets shineth - The everlasting Light; - The hopes and fears of all the years - Are met in thee to-night. - - 2 For Christ is born of Mary, - And gathered all above, - While mortals sleep, the angels keep - Their watch of wondering love. - O morning stars, together - Proclaim the holy birth! - And praises sing to God the King, - And peace to men on earth. - - 3 How silently, how silently, - The wondrous gift is given! - So God imparts to human hearts - The blessings of his heaven. - No ear may hear his coming, - But in this world of sin, - Where meek souls will receive him, still - The dear Christ enters in. - - 4 O holy Child of Bethlehem! - Descend to us, we pray; - Cast out our sin and enter in, - Be born in us to-day. - We hear the Christmas angels - The great glad tidings tell; - O come to us, abide with us, - Our Lord Emmanuel! Amen. - - -8. (17) - - 1 O come, all ye faithful, - Joyful and triumphant, - O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; - Come and behold him - Born the King of angels; - O come, let us adore him, - O come, let us adore him, - O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. - - 2 God of God, - Light of Light, - Lo! He abhors not the Virgin’s womb: - Very God, - Begotten, not created; - O come, let us adore him, etc. - - 3 Sing, choirs of angels, - Sing in exultation, - Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; - Glory to God - In the highest; - O come, let us adore him, etc. - - 4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, - Born this happy morning; - Jesus, to thee be glory given; - Word of the Father, - Now in flesh appearing; - O come, let us adore him, etc. Amen. - - -9. (19) - - 1 Silent night, holy night, - All is calm, all is bright - Round yon virgin mother and child. - Holy infant so tender and mild, - Sleep in heavenly peace. - - 2 Silent night, holy night, - Shepherds quake at the sight, - Glories stream from heaven afar, - Heavenly hosts sing alleluia; - Christ, the Saviour, is born! - - 3 Silent night, holy night, - Son of God, love’s pure light - Radiant beams from thy holy face, - With the dawn of redeeming grace, - Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Amen. - - -10. (18) - - 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, - Is laid for your faith in his excellent word! - What more can he say than to you he hath said, - You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled? - - 2 “Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed! - I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; - I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand. - Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. - - 3 “When through the deep waters I call thee to go, - The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; - For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, - And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. - - 4 “When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, - My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply; - The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design - Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. - - 5 “The soul that to Jesus hath fled for repose, - I will not, I will not desert to his foes; - That soul, though all hell shall endeavor to shake, - I’ll never, no, never, no, never forsake.” Amen. - - -11. (29) - - 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, - Towering o’er the wrecks of time; - All the light of sacred story - Gathers round its head sublime. - - 2 When the woes of life o’ertake me, - Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, - Never shall the cross forsake me: - Lo! it glows with peace and joy. - - 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming - Light and love upon my way, - From the cross the radiance streaming, - Adds new luster to the day. - - 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, - By the cross are sanctified; - Peace is there that knows no measure, - Joys that through all time abide. - - 5 In the cross of Christ I glory, - Towering o’er the wrecks of time; - All the light of sacred story - Gathers round its head sublime. Amen. - - -12. (30) - - 1 When I survey the wondrous cross - On which the Prince of Glory died, - My richest gain I count but loss, - And pour contempt on all my pride. - - 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, - Save in the cross of Christ, my God: - All the vain things that charm me most, - I sacrifice them to his blood. - - 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, - Sorrow and love flow mingled down! - Did e’er such love and sorrow meet? - Or thorns compose so rich a crown? - - 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, - That were a tribute far too small; - Love so amazing, so divine, - Demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen. - - -13. (34) - - 1 The strife is o’er, the battle done, - The victory of life is won; - The song of triumph has begun. - Alleluia! - - 2 The powers of death have done their worst, - But Christ their legions hath dispersed: - Let shout of holy joy outburst. - Alleluia! - - 3 The three sad days are quickly sped, - He rises glorious from the dead: - All glory to our risen Head! - Alleluia! - - 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell, - The bars from heaven’s high portals fell; - Let hymns of praise his triumphs tell! - Alleluia! - - 5 Lord! by the stripes which wounded thee, - From death’s dread sting thy servants free, - That we may live and sing to thee. - Alleluia! Amen. - - -14. (36) - - 1 Crown him with many crowns, - The Lamb upon his throne; - Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns - All music but its own: - Awake, my soul, and sing - Of him who died for thee, - And hail him as thy matchless King - Through all eternity. - - 2 Crown him the Son of God - Before the worlds began, - And ye, who tread where he hath trod, - Crown him the Son of man; - Who every grief hath known - That wrings the human breast, - And takes and bears them for his own, - That all in him may rest. - - 3 Crown him the Lord of life, - Who triumphed o’er the grave, - And rose victorious in the strife - For those he came to save; - His glories now we sing - Who died, and rose on high, - Who died, eternal life to bring, - And lives that death may die. - - 4 Crown him of lords the Lord, - Who over all doth reign, - Who once on earth, the Incarnate Word, - For ransomed sinners slain, - Now lives in realms of light, - Where saints with angels sing - Their songs before him day and night, - Their God, Redeemer, King. - - 5 Crown him the Lord of heaven, - Enthroned in worlds above; - Crown him the King, to whom is given - The wondrous name of Love. - Crown him with many crowns, - As thrones before him fall, - Crown him, ye kings, with many crowns, - For he is King of all. Amen. - - -15. (39) - - 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! - Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee: - Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty! - God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity. - - 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! all the saints adore thee, - Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; - Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, - Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. - - 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide thee, - Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see, - Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, - Perfect in power, in love, and purity. - - 4 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! - All thy works shall praise thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea; - Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty! - God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity. Amen. - - -16. (41) - - 1 Blest be the tie that binds - Our hearts in Jesus’ love: - The fellowship of Christian minds - Is like to that above. - - 2 Before our Father’s throne - We pour united prayers; - Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one; - Our comforts and our cares. - - 3 We share our mutual woes, - Our mutual burdens bear; - And often for each other flows - The sympathizing tear. - - 4 When we at death must part. - Not like the world’s, our pain; - But one in Christ, and one in heart, - We part to meet again. - - 5 From sorrow, toil, and pain, - And sin, we shall be free; - And perfect love and friendship reign - Throughout eternity. Amen. - - -17. (42) - - 1 My faith looks up to thee, - Thou Lamb of Calvary, - Saviour divine! - Now hear me while I pray; - Take all my guilt away; - O let me from this day - Be wholly thine. - - 2 May thy rich grace impart - Strength to my fainting heart. - My zeal inspire; - As thou hast died for me, - O may my love to thee - Pure, warm, and changeless be, - A living fire. - - 3 While life’s dark maze I tread, - And griefs around me spread, - Be thou my guide; - Bid darkness turn to day; - Wipe sorrow’s tears away; - Nor let me ever stray - From thee aside! - - 4 When ends life’s transient dream, - When death’s cold, sullen stream - Shall o’er me roll; - Blest Saviour, then in love, - Fear and distrust remove; - O bear me safe above, - A ransomed soul! Amen. - - -18. (43) - - 1 All hail the power of Jesus’ Name! - Let angels prostrate fall; - Bring forth the royal diadem, - And crown him Lord of all! - - 2 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, - Who from his altar call: - Extol the Stem-of-Jesse’s rod, - And crown him Lord of all! - - 3 Hail him, the Heir of David’s line, - Whom David, Lord did call; - The God incarnate! Man divine! - And crown him Lord of all! - - 4 Ye seed of Israel’s chosen race, - Ye ransomed of the fall, - Hail him who saves you by his grace, - And crown him Lord of all! - - 5 Sinners, whose love can ne’er forget - The wormwood and the gall, - Go, spread your trophies at his feet, - And crown him Lord of all! - - 6 Let every kindred, every tribe, - Before him prostrate fall! - To him all majesty ascribe, - And crown him Lord of all! Amen. - - -19. (45) - - 1 Rock of ages, cleft for me, - Let me hide myself in thee; - Let the water and the blood - From thy side, a healing flood, - Be of sin the double cure, - Save from wrath, and make me pure. - - 2 Should my tears for ever flow, - Should my zeal no languor know, - All for sin could not atone, - Thou must save, and thou alone; - In my hand no price I bring, - Simply to thy cross I cling. - - 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, - When mine eyelids close in death, - When I rise to worlds unknown, - And behold thee on thy throne, - Rock of ages, cleft for me, - Let me hide myself in thee. Amen. - - -20. (47) - - 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul, - Let me to thy bosom fly, - While the nearer waters roll, - While the tempest still is high: - Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, - Till the storm of life be past; - Safe into the haven guide, - O receive my soul at last! - - 2 Other refuge have I none, - Hangs my helpless soul on thee; - Leave, ah! leave me not alone, - Still support and comfort me! - All my trust on thee is stayed; - All my help from thee I bring; - Cover my defenceless head - With the shadow of thy wing. - - 3 Plenteous grace with thee is found, - Grace to cleanse from every sin; - Let the healing streams abound, - Make and keep me pure within. - Thou of life the fountain art, - Freely let me take of thee; - Spring thou up within my heart, - Rise to all eternity. Amen. - - -21. (48) - - 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, - I rest my weary soul in thee; - I give thee back the life I owe, - That in thine ocean depths its flow - May richer, fuller be. - - 2 O Light that followest all my way, - I yield my flickering torch to thee; - My heart restores its borrowed ray, - That in thy sunshine’s blaze its day - May brighter, fairer be. - - 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, - I cannot close my heart to thee; - I trace the rainbow through the rain, - And feel the promise is not vain - That morn shall tearless be. - - 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, - I dare not ask to fly from thee; - I lay in dust life’s glory dead, - And from the ground there blossoms red - Life that shall endless be. Amen. - - -22. (51) - - 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy - Like the wideness of the sea; - There’s a kindness in his justice, - Which is more than liberty. - There is welcome for the sinner, - And more graces for the good; - There is mercy with the Saviour; - There is healing in his blood. - - 2 There is no place where earth’s sorrows - Are more felt than up in heaven; - There is no place where earth’s failings - Have such kindly judgment given. - There is plentiful redemption - In the blood that has been shed; - There is joy for all the members - In the sorrows of the Head. - - 3 For the love of God is broader - Than the measure of man’s mind; - And the heart of the Eternal - Is most infinitely kind. - If our love were but more simple, - We should take him at his word; - And our lives would be all sunshine - In the sweetness of the Lord. - - -23. (55) - - 1 I love thy kingdom, Lord, - The house of thine abode, - The Church our blest Redeemer saved - With his own precious blood. - - 2 For her my tears shall fall; - For her my prayers ascend; - To her my toils and cares be given, - Till toils and cares shall end. - - 3 Beyond my highest joy - I prize her heavenly ways, - Her sweet communion, solemn vows, - Her hymns of love and praise. - - 4 Jesus, thou friend divine, - Our Saviour and our King, - Thy hand from every snare and foe - Shall great deliverance bring. - - 5 Sure as thy truth shall last, - To Sion shall be given - The brightest glories earth can yield, - And brighter bliss of heaven. Amen. - - -24. (62) - - 1 Eternal Father! strong to save, - Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, - Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep - Its own appointed limits keep; - O hear us when we cry to thee - For those in peril on the sea! - - 2 O Christ! whose voice the waters heard - And hushed their raging at thy word, - Who walkedst on the foaming deep, - And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; - O hear us when we cry to thee - For those in peril on the sea! - - 3 Most Holy Spirit! who didst brood - Upon the chaos dark and rude, - And bid its angry tumult cease, - And give, for wild confusion, peace; - O hear us when we cry to thee - For those in peril on the sea! - - 4 O Trinity of love and power! - Our brethren shield in danger’s hour; - From rock and tempest, fire and foe, - Protect them wheresoe’er they go; - Thus evermore shall rise to thee - Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Amen. - - -25. (63) - - 1 Now thank we all our God, - With heart, and hands, and voices, - Who wondrous things hath done, - In whom his world rejoices; - Who from our mother’s arms - Hath blessed us on our way - With countless gifts of love, - And still is ours to-day. - - 2 O may this bounteous God - Through all our life be near us! - With ever-joyful hearts - And blessed peace to cheer us; - And keep us in his grace, - And guide us when perplext, - And free us from all ills - In this world and the next. Amen. - - -26. (65) - - 1 O beautiful for spacious skies, - For amber waves of grain. - For purple mountain majesties - Above the fruited plain! - - America! America! - God shed his grace on thee, - And crown thy good with brotherhood - From sea to shining sea. - - 2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet, - Whose stern, impassioned stress - A thoroughfare for freedom beat - Across the wilderness! - - America! America! - God mend thine every flaw, - Confirm thy soul in self control, - Thy liberty in law. - - 3 O beautiful for heroes proved - In liberating strife, - Who more than self their country loved, - And mercy more than life! - - America! America! - May God thy gold refine, - Till all success be nobleness, - And every gain divine. - - 4 O beautiful for patriot dream - That sees, beyond the years, - Thine alabaster cities gleam, - Undimmed by human tears! - - America! America! - God shed his grace on thee, - And crown thy good with brotherhood - From sea to shining sea. Amen. - - -27. (71) - - 1 Once to every man and nation - Comes the moment to decide, - In the strife of truth with falsehood, - For the good or evil side; - Some great cause, God’s new Messiah, - Offering each the bloom or blight, - And the choice goes by for ever - ’Twixt that darkness and that light. - - 2 Then to side with truth is noble, - When we share her wretched crust, - Ere her cause bring fame and profit, - And ’tis prosperous to be just; - Then it is the brave man chooses, - While the coward stands aside - Till the multitude make virtue - Of the faith they had denied. - - 3 By the light of burning martyrs - Jesus’ bleeding feet I track, - Toiling up new Calvaries ever - With the cross that turns not back; - New occasions teach new duties, - Time makes ancient good uncouth; - They must upward still and onward, - Who would keep abreast of truth. - - 4 Though the cause of evil prosper, - Yet ’tis truth alone is strong; - Though her portion be the scaffold, - And upon the throne be wrong, - Yet that scaffold sways the future, - And, behind the dim unknown, - Standeth God within the shadow - Keeping watch above his own. Amen. - - -28. (74) - - 1 The Church’s one foundation - Is Jesus Christ her Lord; - She is his new creation - By water and the word: - From heaven he came and sought her - To be his holy bride; - With his own blood he bought her, - And for her life he died. - - 2 Elect from every nation, - Yet one o’er all the earth, - Her charter of salvation, - One Lord, one faith, one birth; - One holy Name she blesses, - Partakes one holy food, - And to one hope she presses, - With every grace endued. - - 3 Though with a scornful wonder - Men see her sore opprest, - By schisms rent asunder, - By heresies distrest; - Yet saints their watch are keeping, - Their cry goes up, “How long?” - And soon the night of weeping - Shall be the morn of song. - - 4 ’Mid toil and tribulation, - And tumult of her war, - She waits the consummation - Of peace for evermore; - Till with the vision glorious - Her longing eyes are blest, - And the great Church victorious - Shall be the Church at rest. - - 5 Yet she on earth hath union - With God the Three in One, - And mystic sweet communion - With those whose rest is won. - O happy ones and holy! - Lord, give us grace that we - Like them, the meek and lowly, - On high may dwell with thee. Amen. - - -29. (75) - - 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken, - Sion, city of our God; - He whose word cannot be broken, - Formed thee for his own abode; - On the Rock of Ages founded, - What can shake thy sure repose? - With salvation’s walls surrounded, - Thou may’st smile at all thy foes. - - 2 See, the streams of living waters - Springing from eternal love, - Well supply thy sons and daughters, - And all fear of want remove. - Who can faint, when such a river - Ever will their thirst assuage? - Grace which, like the Lord, the giver, - Never fails from age to age. - - 3 Round each habitation hovering, - See the cloud and fire appear - For a glory and a covering, - Showing that the Lord is near. - Thus deriving from their banner, - Light by night, and shade by day, - Safe they feed upon the manna, - Which he gives them when they pray. - - 4 Blest inhabitants of Sion, - Washed in the Redeemer’s blood! - Jesus, whom their souls rely on, - Makes them kings and priests to God. - ’Tis his love his people raises - Over self to reign as kings: - And as priests, his solemn praises - Each for a thank-offering brings. Amen. - - -30. (76) - - 1 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun - Doth his successive journeys run; - His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, - Till moons shall wax and wane no more. - - 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, - And praises throng to crown his head; - His Name like sweet perfume shall rise - With every morning sacrifice. - - 3 People and realms of every tongue - Dwell on his love with sweetest song; - And infant voices shall proclaim - Their early blessings on his Name. - - 4 Blessings abound where’er he reigns; - The prisoner leaps to lose his chains, - The weary find eternal rest, - And all the sons of want are blest. - - 5 Let every creature rise and bring - Peculiar honors to our King; - Angels descend with songs again, - And earth repeat the loud Amen. - - -31. (77) - - 1 Our Lord is risen from the dead; - Our Jesus is gone up on high; - The powers of hell are captive led, - Dragged to the portals of the sky. - - 2 There his triumphal chariot waits, - And angels chant the solemn lay: - Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, - Ye everlasting doors, give way. - - 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, - And wide unfold the radiant scene; - He claims those mansions as his right; - Receive the King of glory in. - - 4 Who is the King of glory, who? - The Lord that all his foes o’ercame, - The world, sin, death, and hell o’erthrew; - And Jesus is the Conqueror’s name. - - 5 Lo! His triumphal chariot waits, - And angels chant the solemn lay: - Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, - Ye everlasting doors, give way. Amen. - - -32. (80) - - 1 O Master, let me walk with thee - In lowly paths of service free; - Tell me thy secret; help me bear - The strain of toil, the fret of care. - - 2 Help me the slow of heart to move - By some clear, winning word of love; - Teach me the wayward feet to stay, - And guide them in the homeward way. - - 3 Teach me thy patience; still with thee - In closer, dearer company, - In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, - In trust that triumphs over wrong, - - 4 In hope that sends a shining ray - Far down the future’s broadening way, - In peace that only thou canst give, - With thee, O Master, let me live. Amen. - - -33. (82) - - 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, - Marching as to war, - With the cross of Jesus - Going on before! - Christ, the royal Master, - Leads against the foe; - Forward into battle, - See, his banners go. - Onward, Christian soldiers, - Marching as to war, - With the cross of Jesus - Going on before! - - 2 At the sign of triumph - Satan’s host doth flee; - On, then, Christian soldiers, - On to victory! - Hell’s foundations quiver - At the shout of praise; - Brothers, lift your voices, - Loud your anthems raise! - Onward, etc. - - 3 Like a mighty army - Moves the Church of God; - Brothers, we are treading - Where the saints have trod; - We are not divided, - All one body we, - One in hope and doctrine, - One in charity. - Onward, etc. - - 4 Crowns and thrones may perish, - Kingdoms rise and wane, - But the Church of Jesus - Constant will remain; - Gates of hell can never - ’Gainst that Church prevail; - We have Christ’s own promise, - And that cannot fail. - Onward, etc. - - 5 Onward, then, ye people! - Join our happy throng! - Blend with ours your voices - In the triumph song! - Glory, laud, and honor, - Unto Christ the King; - This through countless ages - Men and angels sing. - Onward, etc. Amen. - - -34. (83) - - 1 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus, - Ye soldiers of the cross! - Lift high his royal banner! - It must not suffer loss: - From victory unto victory - His army shall he lead; - Till every foe is vanquished, - And Christ is Lord indeed. - - 2 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus! - The trumpet call obey! - Forth to the mighty conflict - In this his glorious day! - Ye that are men now serve him - Against unnumbered foes! - Let courage rise with danger, - And strength to strength oppose. - - 3 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus! - Stand in his strength alone! - The arm of flesh will fail you, - Ye dare not trust your own: - Put on the Gospel armor, - And watching unto prayer, - When duty calls, or danger, - Be never wanting there! - - 4 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus! - The strife will not be long: - This day, the noise of battle; - The next, the victor’s song. - To him that overcometh, - A crown of life shall be; - He with the King of glory - Shall reign eternally. Amen. - - -35. (85) - - 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side; - Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; - Leave to thy God to order and provide; - In every change he faithful will remain. - Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend - Thro’ thorny ways leads to a joyful end. - - 2 Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake - To guide the future as he has the past. - Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; - All now mysterious shall be bright at last. - Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know - His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below. - - 3 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on - When we shall be forever with the Lord, - When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, - Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. - Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, - All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Amen. - - -36. (89) - - 1 We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; - He chastens and hastens his will to make known; - The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing, - Sing praises to his Name; he forgets not his own. - - 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, - Ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine; - So from the beginning the fight we were winning: - Thou, Lord, wast at our side, all glory be thine! - - 3 We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, - And pray that thou still our defender wilt be. - Let thy congregation escape tribulation: - Thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Amen. - - -37. (91) - - 1 O God, our help in ages past, - Our hope for years to come, - Our shelter from the stormy blast - And our eternal home: - - 2 Under the shadow of thy throne - Thy saints have dwelt secure; - Sufficient is thine arm alone, - And our defence is sure. - - 3 Before the hills in order stood, - Or earth received her frame. - From everlasting thou art God, - To endless years the same. - - 4 A thousand ages in thy sight - Are like an evening gone; - Short as the watch that ends the night - Before the rising sun. - - 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, - Bears all its sons away; - They fly, forgotten, as a dream - Dies at the opening day. - - 6 O God, our help in ages past, - Our hope for years to come, - Be thou our guide while life shall last, - And our eternal home. Amen. - - -38. (68) - - 1 My country, ’tis of thee, - Sweet land of liberty, - Of thee I sing; - Land where my fathers died, - Land of the pilgrims’ pride, - From every mountain-side - Let freedom ring. - - 2 My native country, thee, - Land of the noble free. - Thy name I love; - I love thy rocks and rills. - Thy woods and templed hills; - My heart with rapture thrills - Like that above. - - 3 Let music swell the breeze, - And ring from all the trees - Sweet freedom’s song; - Let mortal tongues awake, - Let all that breathe partake, - Let rocks their silence break, - The sound prolong. - - 4 Our fathers’ God, to thee, - Author of liberty, - To thee we sing; - Long may our land be bright - With freedom’s holy light; - Protect us by thy might, - Great God, our King. 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Thy kingdom come. -Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our -daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who -trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us -from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for -ever and ever. Amen. - - - The Apostles' Creed - -I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: - -And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the -Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, -Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day -he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on -the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come -to judge the quick and the dead. - -I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion -of Saints: The Forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: And -the Life everlasting. Amen. - - To you who are serving our country in the Army or the Navy we send - this book as a gift from the Church and a reminder that the Church - follows you into the Service with deep interest. We hope that you - will find these prayers and hymns and Bible readings a daily help - and that they will make real to you the power of God and His purpose - for your life. - - H. St. George Tucker - _Presiding Bishop_ - The Protestant Episcopal Church - in the United States - - - - - Contents - - - An Order of Worship 1 - The Holy Communion 5 - Prayers 23 - Psalms 35 - Readings from the Bible 45 - Hymns 59 - - - Fifth Edition, November 1942 - - - - - An Order of Worship - - -HYMN - -The Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before -him. Hab. ii. 20. - -I was glad when they said unto me, We will go into the house of the -Lord. Psalm cxxii. 1. - -Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be alway -acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm -xix. 14. - -O send out thy light and thy truth, that they may lead me, and bring -me unto thy holy hill, and to thy dwelling. Psalm xliii. 3. - -Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord -Jesus Christ. Phil. i. 2. - -PSALM - -SCRIPTURE LESSON - -HYMN - -APOSTLES' CREED - -I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: - -And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the -Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, -Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day -he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on -the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come -to judge the quick and the dead. - -I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion -of Saints: The Forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: And -the Life everlasting. Amen. - - The Lord be with you. - _Answer._ And with thy spirit. - _Minister._ Let us pray. - - - A Confession - -O Almighty Father, Lord of heaven and earth, we confess that we have -sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed. Have mercy upon us, -O God, after thy great goodness; according to the multitude of thy -mercies, do away our offences and cleanse us from our sins; for -Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. - - - Absolution - -The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you Absolution and Remission of -all your sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and -consolation of his Holy Spirit. _Amen._ - -PRAYERS (to be chosen by the Minister) - - - A General Thanksgiving - -Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we, thine unworthy servants, do -give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and -loving-kindness to us, and to all men. We bless thee for our -creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but -above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world -by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope -of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy -mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful; and that we -show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by -giving up our selves to thy service, and by walking before thee in -holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our -Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and -glory, world without end. _Amen._ - -Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom -come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this -day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive -those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But -deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and -the glory, for ever and ever. _Amen._ - - - 2 Cor. xiii. 14. - -The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the -fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. _Amen._ - -HYMN - -ADDRESS - -The Lord bless us, and keep us. The Lord make his face to shine upon -us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up his countenance upon -us, and give us peace, both now and evermore. _Amen._ - - - - - The Order for - The Administration of the Lord's Supper - or - Holy Communion - - - _At the Communion-time the Holy Table shall have upon it a fair -white linen cloth. And the Priest, standing reverently before the -Holy Table, shall say the Lord's Prayer and the Collect following, -the People kneeling; but the Lord's Prayer may be omitted at the -discretion of the Priest._ - -Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom -come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is heaven. Give us this day -our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those -who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But -deliver us from evil. Amen. - - _The Collect._ - -Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and -from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by -the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, -and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - _Then shall the Priest, turning to the People, rehearse distinctly -The Ten Commandments; and the People, still kneeling, shall, after -every Commandment, ask God mercy for their transgressions for the -time past, and grace to keep the law for the time to come._ - - _And Note, That in rehearsing The Ten Commandments, the Priest may -omit that part of the Commandment which is inset._ - - _The Decalogue may be omitted, provided it be said at least one -Sunday in each month. But Note, That whenever it is omitted, the -Priest shall say the Summary of the Law, beginning_, Hear what our -Lord Jesus Christ saith. - - _The Decalogue._ - -God spake these words, and said: - -I am the Lord thy God; Thou shalt have none other gods but me. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image, nor the likeness of -any thing that is in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in -the water under the earth; thou shalt not bow down to them, nor -worship them; - - for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the - fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation of - them that hate me; and show mercy unto thousands in them that love - me and keep my commandments. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; - - for the Lord will not hold him guiltless, that taketh his Name in - vain. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath-day. - - Six days shalt thou labour, and do all that thou hast to do; but - the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. In it thou - shalt do no manner of work; thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, - thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, thy cattle, and the - stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made - heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the - seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and - hallowed it. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Honour thy father and thy mother; - - that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God - giveth thee. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt do no murder. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not commit adultery. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not steal. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law._ - -Thou shall not covet - - thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, - nor his servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any - thing that is his. - -_Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our -hearts, we beseech thee._ - - _Then may the Priest say,_ - - Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith. - -Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all -thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great -commandment. And the second is like unto it; Thou shalt love thy -neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and -the Prophets. - - _Here, if the Decalogue hath been omitted, shall be said,_ - - Lord, have mercy upon us. - _Christ, have mercy upon us._ - Lord, have mercy upon us. - - _Then the Priest may say,_ - -O Almighty Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to -direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the -ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments; that, -through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be -preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus -Christ. _Amen._ - - _Here shall be said,_ - - The Lord be with you. - _Answer._ And with thy spirit. - _Minister._ Let us pray. - - _Then shall the Priest say the Collect of the Day. And after the -Collect the Minister appointed shall read the Epistle, first -saying,_ The Epistle is written in the ---- Chapter of ----, -beginning at the ---- Verse. _The Epistle ended, he shall say_, Here -endeth the Epistle. - - _Here may be sung a Hymn or an Anthem._ - - _Then, all the People standing, the Minister appointed shall read -the Gospel, first saying_, The Holy Gospel is written in the ---- -Chapter of ----, beginning at the ---- Verse. - - _Here shall be said,_ - - Glory be to thee, O Lord. - - _And after the Gospel may be said,_ - - Praise be to thee, O Christ. - - _Then shall be said the Creed commonly called the Nicene, or else -the Apostles' Creed; but the Creed may be omitted, if it hath been -said immediately before in Morning Prayer; Provided, That the Nicene -Creed shall be said on Christmas Day, Easter Day, Ascension Day, -Whitsunday, and Trinity Sunday._ - -I believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, -And of all things visible and invisible: - -And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God; Begotten -of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very -God of very God; Begotten, not made; Being of one substance with the -Father; By whom all things were made: Who for us men and for our -salvation came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost -of the Virgin Mary, And was made man: And was crucified also for us -under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried: And the third day -he rose again according to the Scriptures: And ascended into heaven, -And sitteth on the right hand of the Father: And he shall come -again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose -kingdom shall have no end. - -And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord, and Giver of Life, Who -proceedeth from the Father and the Son; Who with the Father and the -Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spake by the Prophets: -And I believe one Catholic and Apostolic Church: I acknowledge one -Baptism for the remission of sins: And I look for the Resurrection -of the dead: And the Life of the world to come. Amen. - - _Then shall be declared unto the People what Holy Days, or Fasting -Days, are in the week following to be observed; and (if occasion be) -shall Notice be given of the Communion, and of the Banns of -Matrimony, and of other matters to be published._ - - _Here, or immediately after the Creed, may be said the Bidding -Prayer, or other authorized prayers and intercessions._ - - _Then followeth the Sermon. After which, the Priest, when there is -a Communion, shall return to the Holy Table, and begin the -Offertory, saying one or more of these Sentences following, as he -thinketh most convenient._ - -Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more -blessed to give than to receive. Acts xx. 35. - -Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and -the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in -the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art -exalted as head above all. 1 Chron. xxix. 11. - -All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given -thee. 1 Chron. xxix. 14. - - _And_ Note, _That these Sentences may be used on any other -occasion of Public Worship when the Offerings of the People are to -be received._ - - _The Deacons, Church-wardens, or other fit persons appointed for -that purpose, shall receive the Alms for the Poor, and other -Offerings of the People, in a decent Basin to be provided by the -Parish; and reverently bring it to the Priest, who shall humbly -present and place it upon the Holy Table._ - - _And the Priest shall then offer, and shall place upon the Holy -Table, the Bread and the Wine._ - - _And when the Alms and Oblations are being received and presented, -there may be sung a Hymn, or an Offertory Anthem in the words of -Holy Scripture or of the Book of Common Prayer, under the direction -of the Priest._ - - _Here the Priest may ask the secret intercessions of the -Congregation for any who have desired the prayers of the Church._ - - _Then shall the Priest say,_ - -Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church. - -Almighty and everliving God, who by thy holy Apostle hast taught us -to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks for all men; -We humbly beseech thee most mercifully to accept our [_alms and_] -oblations, and to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy -Divine Majesty; beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal -Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord: And grant that -all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy -holy Word, and live in unity and godly love. - -We beseech thee also, so to direct and dispose the hearts of all -Christian Rulers, that they may truly and impartially 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 other Ministers, -that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true -and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy -Sacraments. - -And to all thy People give thy heavenly grace; and especially to -this congregation here present; that, with meek heart and due -reverence, they may hear, and receive thy holy Word; truly serving -thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. - -And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort -and succour all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, -sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. - -And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this -life in thy faith and fear; beseeching thee to grant them continual -growth in thy love and service, and to give us grace so to follow -their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy -heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our -only Mediator and Advocate. _Amen._ - - _Then shall the Priest say to those who come to receive the Holy -Communion,_ - -Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in -love and charity with your neighbours, 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 confession to Almighty God, -devoutly kneeling. - - _Then shall this General Confession be made, by the Priest and all -those who are minded to receive the Holy Communion, humbly -kneeling._ - -Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, -Judge of all men; We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and -wickedness, Which we, from time to time, most grievously have -committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy Divine Majesty, -Provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do -earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; -The remembrance of them is grievous unto us; The burden of them is -intolerable. Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful -Father; For thy Son 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 honour and glory of thy Name; -Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. - - _Then shall the Priest (the Bishop if he be present) stand up, and -turning to the People, say,_ - -Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath -promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance -and true faith turn unto him; Have 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 Priest 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 Saint 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 Saint John saith. - -If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ -the righteous; and he is the Propitiation for our sins. 1 St. John -ii. 1, 2. - - _After which the Priest shall proceed, saying,_ - - Lift up your hearts. - _Answer._ We lift them up unto the Lord. - _Priest._ Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. - _Answer._ It is meet and right so to do. - - _Then shall the Priest turn to the Holy Table, and say,_ - -It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all -times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy -Father, Almighty, Everlasting God. - - _Here shall follow the Proper Preface, according to the time, if -there be any specially appointed; or else immediately shall be said -or sung by the Priest,_ - -Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of -heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising -thee, and saying, - - _Priest and People._ - -HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of -thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Amen. - - - PROPER PREFACES - - - Christmas - - _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, etc. - - - Epiphany - - _Upon the Epiphany, and seven days after._ - -Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who, in substance of our mortal -flesh, manifested forth his glory; that he might bring us out of -darkness into his own glorious light. - -Therefore with Angels, etc. - - - Purification, Annunciation, and Transfiguration - - _Upon the Feasts of the Purification, Annunciation, and -Transfiguration._ - -Because in the Mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a -new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of thy glory -in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. - -Therefore with Angels, etc. - - - Easter - - _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, etc. - - - Ascension - - _Upon Ascension Day, and seven days after._ - -Through thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who, -after his most glorious Resurrection, 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, etc. - - - Whitsuntide - - _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, lighting upon -the disciples, to teach them, and to lead them into all truth; -giving them boldness with fervent zeal constantly to preach the -Gospel unto all nations; whereby we have been brought out of -darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of thee, -and of thy Son Jesus Christ. - -Therefore with Angels, etc. - - - Trinity Sunday - - _Upon the Feast of Trinity only._ - -Who, with thine only-begotten Son, and the Holy Ghost, art one God, -one Lord, in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Substance. For that -which we believe of thy glory, O Father, the same we believe of the -Son, and of the Holy Ghost, without any difference of inequality. - -Therefore with Angels, etc. - - _Or this._ - -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, etc. - - - All Saints - - _Upon All Saints' Day, and seven days after._ - -Who, in the multitude of thy Saints, hast compassed us about with so -great a cloud of witnesses that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, -may run with patience the race that is set before us, and, together -with them, may receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away. - -Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of -heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising -thee, and saying, - - _Priest and People._ - -HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of -thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Amen. - - _When the Priest, standing before the Holy Table, hath so ordered -the Bread and Wine, that he may with the more readiness and decency -break the Bread before the People, and take the Cup into his hands, -he shall say the Prayer of Consecration, as followeth._ - -All glory be to thee, Almighty God, our heavenly Father, for that -thou, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to -suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption; who made there (by -his one oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect, and -sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of -the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command -us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and -sacrifice, until his coming again: For in the night in which he was -betrayed, (_a_) he took Bread; and when he had given thanks, (_b_) -he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, (_c_) -this is my Body, which is given for you; Do this in remembrance of -me. Likewise, after supper, (_d_) he took the Cup; and when he had -given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this; for -(_e_) this is my Blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you, -and for many, for the remission of sins; Do this, as oft as ye shall -drink it, in remembrance of me. - -(_a_) _Here the Priest is to take the Paten into his hands._ - -(_b_) _And here to break the Bread._ - -(_c_) _And here to lay his hand upon all the Bread._ - -(_d_) _Here he is to take the Cup into his hands._ - -(_e_) _And here he is to lay his hand upon every vessel in which -there is any Wine to be consecrated._ - -_The Oblation._ - -Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, according to the institution -of thy dearly beloved Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, we, thy humble -servants, do celebrate and make here before thy Divine Majesty, with -these thy holy gifts, which we now 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. - -_The Invocation._ - -And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful 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 remembrance of his death and passion, -may be partakers of his most blessed 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, our -selves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living -sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee, that we, and all others -who shall be partakers of this Holy Communion, may worthily receive -the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, be filled -with thy grace and heavenly benediction, and made one body with him, -that he may dwell in us, and we in him. And although we are -unworthy, 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 honour and glory be unto thee, O Father -Almighty, world without end. _Amen._ - -And now, as our Saviour Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, - -Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom -come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this -day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive -those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But -deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and -the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. - - _Then shall the Priest, kneeling down at the Lord's Table, say, in -the name of all those who shall receive the Communion, this Prayer -following._ - -We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, -trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great -mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under -thy Table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to -have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh -of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our -sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed -through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in -him, and he in us. _Amen._ - - _Here may be Sung a Hymn._ - - _Then shall the Priest first receive the Holy Communion in both -kinds himself, and proceed to deliver the same to the Bishops, -Priests, and Deacons, in like manner, (if any be present,) and, -after that, to the People also in order, into their hands, all -devoutly kneeling. And sufficient opportunity shall be given to -those present to communicate. And when he delivereth the Bread, he -shall say,_ - -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. - - _And the Minister who delivereth the Cup shall say,_ - -The Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, -preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Drink this in -remembrance that Christ's Blood was shed for thee, and be thankful. - - _If the consecrated Bread or Wine be spent before all have -communicated, the Priest is to consecrate more, according to the -Form before prescribed; beginning at, _All glory be to thee, -Almighty God_, and ending with these words, _partakers of his most -blessed Body and Blood_._ - - _When all have communicated, the Priest shall return to the Lord's -Table, and reverently place upon it what remaineth of the -consecrated Elements, covering the same with a fair linen cloth._ - - _Then shall the Priest say,_ - - Let us pray. - -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 favour and goodness towards us; and that we are very -members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, which is the -blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs through -hope of thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of his most precious -death and passion. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so -to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy -fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us -to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and -the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. _Amen._ - - _Then shall be said the Gloria in excelsis, all standing, or some -proper Hymn._ - -Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. -We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we -give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, -God the Father Almighty. - -O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of -God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have -mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive -our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, -have mercy upon us. - -For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, -with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. -Amen. - - _Then, the People kneeling, the Priest (the Bishop if he be -present) shall let them depart with this Blessing._ - -The Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts -and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus -Christ our Lord: And the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the -Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. -_Amen._ - - - GENERAL RUBRICS - - _In the absence of a Priest, a Deacon may say all that is before -appointed unto the end of the Gospel._ - - _Upon the Sundays and other Holy Days, (though there be no Sermon -or Communion,) may be said all that is appointed at the Communion, -unto the end of the Gospel, concluding with the Blessing._ - - _And if any of the consecrated Bread and Wine remain after the -Communion, it shall not be carried out of the Church; but the -Minister and other Communicants shall, immediately after the -Blessing, reverently eat and drink the same._ - - _If among those who come to be partakers of the Holy Communion, -the Minister shall know any to be an open and notorious evil liver, -or to have done any wrong to his neighbours by word or deed, so that -the Congregation be thereby offended; he shall advertise him, that -he presume not to come to the Lord's Table, until he have openly -declared himself to have truly repented and amended his former evil -life, that the Congregation may thereby be satisfied; and that he -hath recompensed the parties to whom he hath done wrong; or at least -declare himself to be in full purpose so to do, as soon as he -conveniently may._ - - _The same order shall the Minister use with those, betwixt whom he -perceiveth malice and hatred to reign; not suffering them to be -partakers of the Lord's Table, until he know them to be reconciled. -And if one of the parties, so at variance, be content to forgive -from the bottom of his heart all that the other hath trespassed -against him, and to make amends for that wherein he himself hath -offended; and the other party will not be persuaded to a godly -unity, but remain still in his frowardness and malice; the Minister -in that case ought to admit the penitent person to the Holy -Communion, and not him that is obstinate. Provided, That every -Minister so repelling any, as is herein specified, shall be obliged -to give an account of the same to the Ordinary, within fourteen days -after, at the farthest._ - - - - - Prayers - - - In the Morning - -Into thy hands, O God, I commend myself this day. Let thy presence -be with me even to its close, that at night I may again give thanks -unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - -Grant, O Lord, that I may not be ashamed to confess the faith of -Christ crucified, and manfully to fight under his banner against -sin, the world, and the devil, and to continue Christ's faithful -soldier and servant unto my life's end. _Amen._ - -Defend, O Lord, this thy Child with thy heavenly grace; that I may -continue thine for ever; and daily increase in thy Holy Spirit more -and more, until I come unto thy everlasting kingdom. _Amen._ - - - At Night - -The God of peace himself sanctify me wholly, and may my spirit and -soul and body be preserved entire without blame at the coming of our -Lord Jesus Christ. _Amen._ - -Abide with us, O Lord, this night, and with all the sick and -sorrowful, the forsaken and weary, to strengthen and to cheer, and -to give rest. _Amen._ - -Thine is the day, O Lord, and thine the night; Grant that the sun of -righteousness may abide in our hearts, to drive away the darkness of -evil thoughts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - -O Lord, Lover of men, who forgivest us our sins; Cleanse us of all -that is base or selfish, and make us to be in all things thy -servants, and the messengers of thy love. _Amen._ - -Grant, O Lord, that we may meet all difficulties and temptations -with a stedfast heart, in the strength of thy indwelling spirit. -_Amen._ - -Shield us, O God, from the darkness of soul which seeth thee not, -and from the loneliness of heart which heareth not thy voice, and -through life and in the valley of the shadow of death, forsake us -not; for thy Name's sake. _Amen._ - -Deepen and quicken in us, O God, a sense of thy Presence, and make -us to know and feel that thou art more ready to teach and to give -than we to ask or to learn; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - O most merciful Redeemer, Friend, and Brother. - May I know thee more clearly, - May I love thee more dearly, - May I follow thee more nearly. _Amen._ - -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. -_Amen._ - - - On Entering Church - -O Lord, I am in thy holy House. Help me to keep my thoughts on thee, -that I may hear thee speaking in my heart, through Jesus Christ. -_Amen._ - - - At Early Eucharist - -As watchmen look for the morning, so do we look for thee, O Christ. -Come with the dawning day, and make thyself known to us in the -breaking of Bread, for thou art our God for ever and ever. _Amen._ - - - Before Holy Communion - -Incline our hearts, O God, that by the grace of thy Holy Spirit we -may worthily approach these sacred mysteries and offer ourselves to -thee in answering love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - After Church Service - -Sanctify, O Lord, both our coming in and our going forth; and grant -that when we leave thy house we may not leave thy Presence, but be -thou ever near unto us and keep us near unto thee, through Jesus -Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - An Act of Adoration - -Worthy art thou, O God, to receive the honour and the power; for -thou didst create all things, and because of thy will they are and -were created. - - _Glory be to thee, O God._ - -Glory to thee, O Christ, who didst redeem with thy love men of every -kindred and tongue and people and nation. - - _Glory be to thee, O Christ._ - -Glory to thee, O Holy Spirit, for thy work in the Church, which will -not cease until thou hast made of all mankind one family, to the -praise and glory of God. - - _Glory be to thee, O Holy Spirit._ - - - For God's Help - -Grant us, O Lord, in all our duties thy help, in all our -perplexities thy counsel, in all our dangers thy protection, and in -all our sorrows thy peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour. -_Amen._ - -Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do -always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do any thing -that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according -to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For God's Protection - -O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, -we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being -ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things -which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - -We beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of thy -humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of thy Majesty, to -be our defence against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Aid against Perils - -Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great -mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the -love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. _Amen._ - - - For God's Mercy - -O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing -is strong, nothing is holy; Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; -that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things -temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, O -heavenly Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Guidance of the Holy Spirit - -O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; -Mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and -rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Christian Gladness - -O God, Author of the world's joy, Bearer of the world's pain; At the -heart of all our trouble and sorrow let unconquerable gladness -dwell; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. _Amen._ - - - For the Companionship of Christ - -O blessed Christ, who didst draw near to thy disciples as they -walked together by the way and were sad; So draw near to us as we -journey along our daily way. Open to us the meaning of life, and -reveal thyself as our strength and our companion; as thou art our -Lord and Saviour evermore. _Amen._ - - - For Victory over Temptation - -Grant us, O Lord, to pass this day in gladness and peace, without -stumbling and without stain; that, reaching the eventide victorious -over all temptation, we may praise thee, the eternal God, who art -blessed, and dost govern all things, world without end. _Amen._ - - - For Fidelity - -Teach us, good Lord, to serve thee as thou deservest; to give and -not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil -and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for any reward, -save that of knowing that we do thy will; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Control of Speech - -O God, who knowest how often we sin against thee with our tongues; -Keep us free from all untrue and unkind words; consecrate our speech -to thy service; and keep us often silent, that our hearts may speak -to thee and may listen for thy voice; through Jesus Christ our Lord. -_Amen._ - - - For Loyalty - -Almighty God, grant us thy gift of loyalty. For our homes, give us -love and obedience; for our country, sacrifice and service; for our -Church, reverence and devotion; and in everything make us true to -thee; through thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. _Amen._ - - - For Those We Love - -O Thou who hast ordered this wondrous world, who knowest all things -in earth and heaven; So fill our hearts with trust in thee, that by -night and by day, at all times and in all seasons, we may without -fear commit those who are dear to us to thy never-failing love, for -this life and the life to come. _Amen._ - - - For Loyalty to our Homes - -Grant, O Lord, to those in the service of their country who have -left wives and children at home, a stedfast loyalty through all the -days of separation, that returning at length to their beloved they -may know the joy of unbroken fidelity; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Nation - -O eternal God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their -liberties of old; Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people -of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in -righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For All in the Service of our Country - -O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor sleepest; Protect -and assist, we beseech thee, all those who at home or abroad, by -land, by sea, or in the air, are serving this country, that they, -being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all -perils; and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, may -do their duty to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Army - -O Lord God of Hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, thine almighty arm -to strengthen and protect the soldiers of our country. Support them -in the day of battle, and in the time of peace keep them safe from -all evil; endue them with courage and loyalty; and grant that in all -things they may serve without reproach; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Navy - -O eternal Lord God, who alone spreadest out the heavens, and rulest -the raging of the sea; Vouchsafe to take into thy almighty and most -gracious protection our country's Navy, and all who serve therein. -Preserve them from the dangers of the sea, and from the violence of -the enemy; that they may be a safeguard unto the United States of -America, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their -lawful occasions; that the inhabitants of our land may in peace and -quietness serve thee our God, to the glory of thy Name; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the President of the United States, and all in Civil Authority - -Almighty God, whose kingdom is everlasting and power infinite; Have -mercy upon this whole land; and so rule the hearts of thy servants -The President of the United States, _The Governor of this State_, -and all others in authority, that they, knowing whose ministers they -are, may above all things seek thy honour and glory; and that we and -all the People, duly considering whose authority they bear, may -faithfully and obediently honour them, according to thy blessed Word -and ordinance; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the -Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth ever, one God, world without end. -_Amen._ - - - For Those in Authority - -O Lord God Almighty, guide, we pray thee, all those to whom thou -hast committed the government of this nation, and grant to them at -this time special gifts of wisdom and understanding, of counsel and -strength; that upholding what is right, and following what is true, -they may obey thy holy will and fulfil thy divine purpose; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Justice and Freedom - -O God, the King of righteousness, lead us, we pray thee, in ways of -justice and peace; inspire us to break down all tyranny and -oppression, to gain for every man his due reward, and from every man -his due service; that each may live for all and all may care for -each, in Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For World Peace - -Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed; -Kindle, we pray thee, in the hearts of all men the true love of -peace, and guide with thy strong and peaceful wisdom those who take -counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity thy -kingdom may go forward, till the earth shall be filled with the -knowledge of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - -O Almighty God, who makest even the wrath of man to turn to thy -praise; We beseech thee so to order and dispose the issue of this -war that we may be brought through strife to a lasting peace, and -that the nations of the world may be united in a firmer fellowship, -for the promotion of thy glory and the good of all mankind; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - -Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the -sword of righteousness, and no strength known but the strength of -love; So guide and inspire, we pray thee, the work of all who seek -thy kingdom, that the nations may find their security not in force -of arms but in that perfect love which casteth out fear, and in that -fellowship revealed to us by thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - In Time of War - -O God, who seest that in this warfare we are seeking to serve thee, -and yet in the waging of it must needs do many things that are an -offence against thy love; Accept we pray thee, our imperfect -offering. Arm us with thy Spirit that our warfare may further the -victory of thy justice and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. -_Amen._ - - - For Grace to Forgive - -Merciful God, in whose dear Son we have redemption, even the -forgiveness of sins; Give us such strong belief in this the only -power that can abolish evil that we shall be enabled to forgive our -enemies; and grant us grace not only to forgive but to accept -forgiveness through Christ, the crucified. _Amen._ - - - For the Persecuted - -O blessed Lord, who thyself didst undergo the pain and suffering of -the Cross; Uphold, we beseech thee, with thy promised gift of -strength all those of our brethren who are suffering for their faith -in thee. Grant that in the midst of all persecutions they may hold -fast by this faith, and that from their stedfastness thy Church may -grow in grace and we ourselves in perseverance, to the honour of thy -Name, who with the Father and the Holy Ghost art one God, world -without end. _Amen._ - - - For Prisoners - -We beseech thee, O God, for all prisoners and captives, and all who -suffer from oppression, that thou wilt manifest thy mercy toward -them, and make the heart of man merciful as thine own; through Jesus -Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Lonely - -Have compassion, O most merciful Lord, on all who are lonely and -desolate. Be thou their Comforter and Friend; give them such earthly -solace as thou seest to be best for them; and bring them to the -fuller knowledge of thy love; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. -_Amen._ - - - For Those who Mourn - -Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of all comfort; Deal -graciously, we pray thee, with all those who mourn, that, casting -every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love; -through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For Those who Minister to the Wounded and Sick - -O merciful God, whose blessed Son went about doing good; Uphold with -thy strength and grace those who do service to the wounded and the -sick; grant to the ministers of thy gospel faithfulness and love, to -the physicians and surgeons wisdom and skill, to the nurses sympathy -and patience; and we beseech thee to protect and bless them in all -dangers, anxieties, and labours; through Jesus Christ our Lord. -_Amen._ - - - For Those Wounded in War - -O Lord, we pray thee to have mercy upon all who are this day wounded -and suffering. Though kindred and friends be far away, let thy grace -be their comfort. Raise them to health again, if it be thy good -pleasure; but chiefly give them patience and faith in thee; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - For the Dying - -Unto God's gracious mercy and protection we commit you. The Lord -bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you, -and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, -and give you peace, both now and evermore. _Amen._ - - - For One Departed - -Almighty God, we remember this day before thee thy faithful servant -(_N._), and we pray thee that, having opened to _him_ the gates of -larger life, thou wilt receive _him_ more and more into thy joyful -service; that _he_ may win, with thee and thy servants everywhere, -the eternal victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen._ - - - Benedictions - -The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the -fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. _Amen._ - -The Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord make his face to shine upon -us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up his countenance upon -us, and give us peace, this night and evermore. _Amen._ - - - For Those at Home - -Into thy hands, O Father, I commend this day (_this night_) my home, -my family, and all who are dear to me. Bless them with the knowledge -of thy continual presence, uphold them in all cares and trials, -sustain them with thy power; and grant that, drawing nearer to thee -and to each other, we may ever rejoice in the fellowship of those -who trust in thy goodness and thy love; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. _Amen._ - - - - - Psalms - - - Psalm 1 - -1 Blessed _is_ the man that walketh not in the counsel of the -ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat -of the scornful. - -2 But his delight _is_ in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth -he meditate day and night. - -3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that -bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not -wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. - -4 The ungodly _are_ not so: but _are_ like the chaff which the wind -driveth away. - -5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners -in the congregation of the righteous. - -6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the -ungodly shall perish. - - - Psalm 15 - -1 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy -holy hill? - -2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh -the truth in his heart. - -3 _He that_ backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his -neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. - -4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them -that fear the Lord. _He that_ sweareth to _his own_ hurt, and -changeth not. - -5 _He that_ putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward -against the innocent. He that doeth these _things_ shall never be -moved. - - - Psalm 19 - -1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth -his handywork. - -2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth -knowledge. - -3 _There is_ no speech nor language, _where_ their voice is not -heard. - -4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to -the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun. - -5 Which _is_ as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, _and_ -rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. - -6 His going forth _is_ from the end of the heaven, and his circuit -unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. - -7 The law of the Lord _is_ perfect, converting the soul: the -testimony of the Lord _is_ sure, making wise the simple. - -8 The statutes of the Lord _are_ right, rejoicing the heart: the -commandment of the Lord _is_ pure, enlightening the eyes. - -9 The fear of the Lord _is_ clean, enduring for ever: the judgments -of the Lord _are_ true _and_ righteous altogether. - -10 More to be desired _are they_ than gold, yea, than much fine -gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. - -11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: _and_ in keeping of them -_there is_ great reward. - -12 Who can understand _his_ errors? cleanse thou me from secret -_faults_. - -13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous _sins_; let them not -have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be -innocent from the great transgression. - -14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be -acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. - - - Psalm 23 - -1 The Lord _is_ my shepherd; I shall not want. - -2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside -the still waters. - -3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness -for his name's sake. - -4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I -will fear no evil: for thou _art_ with me; thy rod and thy staff -they comfort me. - -5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: -thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - -6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: -and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. - - - Psalm 43 - -1 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O -deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. - -2 For thou _art_ the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? -why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? - -3 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them -bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. - -4 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: -yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. - -5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted -within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, _who is_ the -health of my countenance, and my God. - - - Psalm 46 - -1 God _is_ our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. - -2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and -though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; - -3 _Though_ the waters thereof roar _and_ be troubled, _though_ the -mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. - -4 _There is_ a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city -of God, the holy _place_ of the tabernacles of the most High. - -5 God _is_ in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall -help her, _and that_ right early. - -6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, -the earth melted. - -7 The Lord of hosts _is_ with us; the God of Jacob _is_ our refuge. -Selah. - -8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made -in the earth. - -9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the -bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the -fire. - -10 Be still, and know that I _am_ God: I will be exalted among the -heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. - -11 The Lord of hosts _is_ with us; the God of Jacob _is_ our refuge. -Selah. - - - Psalm 91 - -1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide -under the shadow of the Almighty. - -2 I will say of the Lord, _He is_ my refuge and my fortress: my God; -in him will I trust. - -3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, _and_ -from the noisome pestilence. - -4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt -thou trust: his truth _shall be thy_ shield and buckler. - -5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; _nor_ for the -arrow _that_ flieth by day; - -6 _Nor_ for the pestilence _that_ walketh in darkness; _nor_ for the -destruction _that_ wasteth at noonday. - -7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right -hand; _but_ it shall not come nigh thee. - -8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the -wicked. - -9 Because thou hast made the Lord, _which is_ my refuge, _even_ the -most High, thy habitation; - -10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come -nigh thy dwelling. - -11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in -all thy ways. - -12 They shall bear thee up in _their_ hands, lest thou dash thy foot -against a stone. - -13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the -dragon shalt thou trample under feet. - -14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver -him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. - -15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I _will be_ with -him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. - -16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. - - - Psalm 95 - -1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to -the rock of our salvation. - -2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a -joyful noise unto him with psalms. - -3 For the Lord _is_ a great God, and a great King above all gods. - -4 In his hand _are_ the deep places of the earth: the strength of -the hills _is_ his also. - -5 The sea _is_ his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry -_land_. - -6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord -our maker. - -7 For he _is_ our God; and we _are_ the people of his pasture, and -the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, - -8 Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, _and_ as _in_ the -day of temptation in the wilderness: - -9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work. - -10 Forty years long was I grieved with _this_ generation, and said, -It _is_ a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known -my ways: - -11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my -rest. - - - Psalm 96 - -1 O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the -earth. - -2 Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from -day to day. - -3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. - -4 For the Lord _is_ great, and greatly to be praised: he _is_ to be -feared above all gods. - -5 For all the gods of the nations _are_ idols: but the Lord made the -heavens. - -6 Honour and majesty _are_ before him: strength and beauty _are_ in -his sanctuary. - -7 Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the -Lord glory and strength. - -8 Give unto the Lord the glory _due unto_ his name: bring an -offering, and come into his courts. - -9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all -the earth. - -10 Say among the heathen _that_ the Lord reigneth: the world also -shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the -people righteously. - -11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea -roar, and the fulness thereof. - -12 Let the field be joyful, and all that _is_ therein: then shall -all the trees of the wood rejoice - -13 Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: -he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his -truth. - - - Psalm 100 - -1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. - -2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with -singing. - -3 Know ye that the Lord he _is_ God: _it is_ he _that_ hath made us, -and not we ourselves; _we are_ his people, and the sheep of his -pasture. - -4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, _and_ into his courts with -praise: be thankful unto him, _and_ bless his name. - -5 For the Lord _is_ good; his mercy _is_ everlasting; and his truth -_endureth_ to all generations. - - - Psalm 103 - -1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, _bless_ his -holy name. - -2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: - -3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; - -4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with -lovingkindness and tender mercies; - -5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good _things_; _so that_ thy youth -is renewed like the eagle's. - -6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are -oppressed. - -7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of -Israel. - -8 The Lord _is_ merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous -in mercy. - -9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep _his anger_ for -ever. - -10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us -according to our iniquities. - -11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, _so_ great is his -mercy toward them that fear him. - -12 As far as the east is from the west, _so_ far hath he removed our -transgressions from us. - -13 Like as a father pitieth _his_ children, _so_ the Lord pitieth -them that fear him. - -14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we _are_ dust. - -15 _As for_ man, his days _are_ as grass: as a flower of the field, -so he flourisheth. - -16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place -thereof shall know it no more. - -17 But the mercy of the Lord _is_ from everlasting to everlasting -upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's -children; - -18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his -commandments to do them. - -19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom -ruleth over all. - -20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do -his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. - -21 Bless ye the Lord, all _ye_ his hosts; _ye_ ministers of his, -that do his pleasure. - -22 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: -bless the Lord, O my soul. - - - Psalm 121 - -1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my -help. - -2 My help _cometh_ from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. - -3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will -not slumber. - -4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. - -5 The Lord _is_ thy keeper: the Lord _is_ thy shade upon thy right -hand. - -6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. - -7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy -soul. - -8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this -time forth, and even for evermore. - - - Psalm 130 - -1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. - -2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of -my supplications. - -3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? - -4 But _there is_ forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. - -5 I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. - -6 My soul _waiteth_ for the Lord more than they that watch for the -morning: _I say, more than_ they that watch for the morning. - -7 Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord _there is_ mercy, -and with him _is_ plenteous redemption. - -8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. - - -Note: The Psalms, as printed herein, are from the Authorized Version -of the Bible. - - - - - Bible Readings - - -Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your -sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be -red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18 - -Fear thou not; for I _am_ with thee: be not dismayed; for I _am_ thy -God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will -uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 - -Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I _am_ -God, and _there is_ none else. Isaiah 45:22 - -He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord -require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk -humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 - -For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. -Luke 19:10 - -This _is_ a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that -Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am -chief. I Timothy 1:15 - -28 Come unto me, all _ye_ that labour and are heavy laden, and I -will give you rest. - -29 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. - -30 For my yoke _is_ easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 - -9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and -shall go in and out, and find pasture. - -10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to -destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might -have _it_ more abundantly. - -11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the -sheep. John 10:9-11 - -1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in -me. - -2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if _it were_ not _so_, I -would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. - -3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and -receive you unto myself; that where I am, _there_ ye may be also. - -4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. John 14:1-4 - - - More than Conquerors - -35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? _shall_ -tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, -or peril, or sword? - -36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we -are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. - -37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him -that loved us. - -38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor -principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, - -39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to -separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 8:35-39 - - - The Prize-Winner - -24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one -receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. - -25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all -things. Now they _do it_ to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an -incorruptible. - -26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one -that beateth the air: - -27 But I keep under my body, and bring _it_ into subjection: lest -that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should -be a castaway. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - - - The Peace of God - -4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: _and_ again I say, Rejoice. - -5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord _is_ at hand. - -6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and -supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto -God. - -7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep -your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. - -8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things -_are_ honest, whatsoever things _are_ just, whatsoever things _are_ -pure, whatsoever things _are_ lovely, whatsoever things _are_ of -good report; if _there be_ any virtue, and if _there be_ any praise, -think on these things. Philippians 4:4-8 - - - The Beatitudes - -1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he -was set, his disciples came unto him: - -2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, - -3 Blessed _are_ the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of -heaven. - -4 Blessed _are_ they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. - -5 Blessed _are_ the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. - -6 Blessed _are_ they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: -for they shall be filled. - -7 Blessed _are_ the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. - -8 Blessed _are_ the pure in heart: for they shall see God. - -9 Blessed _are_ the peacemakers: for they shall be called the -children of God. - -10 Blessed _are_ they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: -for their's is the kingdom of heaven. - -11 Blessed are ye, when _men_ shall revile you, and persecute _you_, -and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. - -12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great _is_ your reward in -heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. - -13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his -savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for -nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. - -14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill -cannot be hid. - -15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on -a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. - -16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good -works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:1-16 - - - Prayer - -5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites _are_: -for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners -of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, -They have their reward. - -6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou -hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy -Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. - -7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen _do_: -for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. - -8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what -things ye have need of, before ye ask him. - -9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in -heaven, Hallowed be thy name. - -10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as _it is_ in -heaven. - -11 Give us this day our daily bread. - -12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. - -13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For -thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. - -14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will -also forgive you: - -15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your -Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:5-12 - - - The Father's Kingdom - -25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye -shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye -shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than -raiment? - -26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they -reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. -Are ye not much better than they? - -27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his -stature? - -28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the -field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: - -29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was -not arrayed like one of these. - -30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day -is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, _shall he_ not much more -_clothe_ you, O ye of little faith? - -31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What -shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? - -32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your -heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. - -33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and -all these things shall be added unto you. - -34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall -take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day _is_ -the evil thereof. Matthew 6:25-34 - - - The Prodigal Son - -11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: - -12 And the younger of them said to _his_ father, Father, give me the -portion of goods that falleth _to me_. And he divided unto them -_his_ living. - -13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, -and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his -substance with riotous living. - -14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that -land; and he began to be in want. - -15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and -he sent him into his fields to feed swine. - -16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the -swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. - -17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of -my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with -hunger! - -18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, -I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, - -19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy -hired servants. - -20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great -way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell -on his neck, and kissed him. - -21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, -and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. - -22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, -and put _it_ on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on _his_ -feet: - -23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill _it_; and let us eat, -and be merry: - -24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is -found. And they began to be merry. Luke 15:11-24 - - - The Pharisee and the Publican - -9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves -that they were righteous, and despised others: - -10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and -the other a publican. - -11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank -thee, that I am not as other men _are_, extortioners, unjust, -adulterers, or even as this publican. - -12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. - -13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as -_his_ eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be -merciful to me a sinner. - -14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified _rather_ -than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; -and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:9-14 - - - The Saviour of the World - -16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, -that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have -everlasting life. - -17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but -that the world through him might be saved. - -18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth -not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name -of the only begotten Son of God. - -19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, -and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were -evil. - -20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to -the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. - -21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may -be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. John 3:16-21 - - - Christian Love - -1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not -charity, I am become _as_ sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. - -2 And though I have _the gift_ of prophecy, and understand all -mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I -could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. - -3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed _the poor_, and though I -give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me -nothing. - -4 Charity suffereth long, _and_ is kind; charity envieth not; -charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, - -5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not -easily provoked, thinketh no evil; - -6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; - -7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, -endureth all things. - -8 Charity never faileth: but whether _there be_ prophecies, they -shall fail; whether _there be_ tongues, they shall cease; whether -_there be_ knowledge, it shall vanish away. - -9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. - -10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in -part shall be done away. - -11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, -I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish -things. - -12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: -now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. - -13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the -greatest of these _is_ charity. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 - - - The Armour of God - -10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of -his might. - -11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand -against the wiles of the devil. - -12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against -principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness -of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high _places_. - -13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be -able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. - -14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and -having on the breastplate of righteousness; - -15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; - -16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able -to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. - -17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, -which is the word of God: - -18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, -and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for -all saints; - -19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open -my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, - -20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak -boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:10-20 - - - The High Calling of God - -7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. - -8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things _but_ loss for the -excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have -suffered the loss of all things, and do count them _but_ dung, that -I may win Christ, - -9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is -of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the -righteousness which is of God by faith: - -10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the -fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; - -11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. - -12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already -perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which -also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. - -13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but _this_ one -thing _I do_, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching -forth unto those things which are before, - -14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God -in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:7-14 - - - The Reward of Loyalty - -43 And in the midst of them there was a young man of a high stature, -taller than all the rest, and upon every one of their heads he set -crowns, and was more exalted; which I marvelled at greatly. - -44 So I asked the angel, and said, Sir, what are these? - -45 He answered and said unto me, These be they that have put off the -mortal clothing, and put on the immortal, and have confessed the -name of God: now are they crowned, and receive palms. - -46 Then said I unto the angel, What young person is it that crowneth -them, and giveth them palms in their hands? - -47 So he answered and said unto me, It is the Son of God, whom they -have confessed in the world. Then began I greatly to commend them -that stood so stiffly for the name of the Lord. - -48 Then the angel said unto me, Go thy way, and tell my people what -manner of things, and how great wonders of the Lord thy God, thou -hast seen. II Esdras 2:43-48 - - - Pure Religion - -16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. - -17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh -down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, -neither shadow of turning. - -18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we -should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. - -19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, -slow to speak, slow to wrath: - -20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. - -21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of -naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is -able to save your souls. - -22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your -own selves. - -23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like -unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: - -24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway -forgetteth what manner of man he was. - -25 For whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth -_therein_, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, -this man shall be blessed in his deed. - -26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his -tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion _is_ vain. - -27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To -visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, _and_ to keep -himself unspotted from the world. James 1:16-27 - - - The Vision of the Future - -9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man -could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, -stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white -robes, and palms in their hands; - -10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which -sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. - -11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and _about_ the -elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their -faces, and worshipped God, - -12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, -and honour, and power, and might, _be_ unto our God for ever and -ever. Amen. - -13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these -which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? - -14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These -are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their -robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. - -15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day -and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall -dwell among them. - -16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall -the sun light on them, nor any heat. - -17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, -and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall -wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 7:9-17 - - - - - Hymns - - - Numbers in parentheses indicate number of hymn in The Wayside - Hymnal, published by the Forward Movement Commission of the - Episcopal Church, to be obtained at 5 cents per copy for - quantities of 5 or more copies. Address: _Sharon, Pa._ This hymnal - includes music for each hymn. - - -1. (3) - - 1 O saving Victim, opening wide - The gate of heaven to man below, - Our foes press on from every side, - Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow. - - 2 All praise and thanks to thee ascend - For evermore, blest One in Three; - O grant us life that shall not end, - In our true native land with thee. Amen. - - -2. (4) - - 1 I need thee every hour, - Most gracious Lord; - No tender voice like thine - Can peace afford. - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ - - 2 I need thee every hour; - Stay thou near by; - Temptations lose their power - When thou art nigh. - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ - - 3 I need thee every hour, - In joy or pain; - Come quickly and abide, - Or life is vain. - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ - - 4 I need thee every hour; - Teach me thy will; - And thy rich promises - In me fulfil. - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ - - 5 I need thee every hour, - Most Holy One; - O make me thine indeed, - Thou blessed Son! - _I need thee, O I need thee,_ - _Every hour I need thee;_ - _O bless me now, my Saviour,_ - _I come to thee!_ Amen. - - -3. (5) - - 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; - The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: - When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, - Help of the helpless, O abide with me. - - 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; - Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away, - Change and decay in all around I see; - O thou who changest not, abide with me. - - 3 I need thy presence every passing hour; - What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? - Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? - Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. - - 4 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless: - Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. - Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? - I triumph still, if thou abide with me. - - 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes: - Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: - Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: - In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. - - -4. (7) - - 1 Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear, - It is not night if thou be near; - O may no earth-born cloud arise - To hide thee from thy servant's eyes. - - 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep - My weary eyelids gently steep, - Be my last thought, how sweet to rest - For ever on my Saviour's breast. - - 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, - For without thee I cannot live; - Abide with me when night is nigh, - For without thee I dare not die. - - 4 If some poor wandering child of thine - Have spurned to-day the voice divine, - Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; - Let him no more lie down in sin. - - 5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor - With blessings from thy boundless store; - Be every mourner's sleep to-night, - Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. - - 6 Come near and bless us when we wake, - Ere through the world our way we take, - Till in the ocean of thy love - We lose ourselves in heaven above. Amen. - - -5. (9) - - 1 Now the day is over, - Night is drawing nigh, - Shadows of the evening - Steal across the sky. - - 2 Jesus, give the weary - Calm and sweet repose; - With thy tenderest blessing - May our eyelids close. - - 3 Grant to little children - Visions bright of thee; - Guard the sailors tossing - On the deep, blue sea. - - 4 Comfort every sufferer - Watching late in pain; - Those who plan some evil - From their sin restrain. - - 5 Through the long night watches, - May thine angels spread - Their white wings above me, - Watching round my bed. - - 6 When the morning wakens, - Then may I arise - Pure, and fresh, and sinless - In thy holy eyes. Amen. - - -6. (11) - - 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, - Pilgrim through this barren land, - I am weak, but thou art mighty; - Hold me with thy powerful hand. - - 2 Open now the crystal fountains - Whence the living waters flow; - Let the fiery, cloudy pillar - Lead me all my journey through. - - 3 Feed me with the heavenly manna - In this barren wilderness; - Be my sword, and shield, and banner, - Be the Lord my Righteousness. - - 4 When I tread the verge of Jordan, - Bid my anxious fears subside; - Death of death, and hell's destruction, - Land me safe on Canaan's side. Amen. - - -7. (16) - - 1 O little town of Bethlehem, - How still we see thee lie! - Above thy deep and dreamless sleep - The silent stars go by; - Yet in thy dark streets shineth - The everlasting Light; - The hopes and fears of all the years - Are met in thee to-night. - - 2 For Christ is born of Mary, - And gathered all above, - While mortals sleep, the angels keep - Their watch of wondering love. - O morning stars, together - Proclaim the holy birth! - And praises sing to God the King, - And peace to men on earth. - - 3 How silently, how silently, - The wondrous gift is given! - So God imparts to human hearts - The blessings of his heaven. - No ear may hear his coming, - But in this world of sin, - Where meek souls will receive him, still - The dear Christ enters in. - - 4 O holy Child of Bethlehem! - Descend to us, we pray; - Cast out our sin and enter in, - Be born in us to-day. - We hear the Christmas angels - The great glad tidings tell; - O come to us, abide with us, - Our Lord Emmanuel! Amen. - - -8. (17) - - 1 O come, all ye faithful, - Joyful and triumphant, - O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; - Come and behold him - Born the King of angels; - O come, let us adore him, - O come, let us adore him, - O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. - - 2 God of God, - Light of Light, - Lo! He abhors not the Virgin's womb: - Very God, - Begotten, not created; - O come, let us adore him, etc. - - 3 Sing, choirs of angels, - Sing in exultation, - Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; - Glory to God - In the highest; - O come, let us adore him, etc. - - 4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, - Born this happy morning; - Jesus, to thee be glory given; - Word of the Father, - Now in flesh appearing; - O come, let us adore him, etc. Amen. - - -9. (19) - - 1 Silent night, holy night, - All is calm, all is bright - Round yon virgin mother and child. - Holy infant so tender and mild, - Sleep in heavenly peace. - - 2 Silent night, holy night, - Shepherds quake at the sight, - Glories stream from heaven afar, - Heavenly hosts sing alleluia; - Christ, the Saviour, is born! - - 3 Silent night, holy night, - Son of God, love's pure light - Radiant beams from thy holy face, - With the dawn of redeeming grace, - Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Amen. - - -10. (18) - - 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, - Is laid for your faith in his excellent word! - What more can he say than to you he hath said, - You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled? - - 2 "Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed! - I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; - I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand. - Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. - - 3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go, - The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; - For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, - And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. - - 4 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, - My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply; - The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design - Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. - - 5 "The soul that to Jesus hath fled for repose, - I will not, I will not desert to his foes; - That soul, though all hell shall endeavor to shake, - I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake." Amen. - - -11. (29) - - 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, - Towering o'er the wrecks of time; - All the light of sacred story - Gathers round its head sublime. - - 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, - Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, - Never shall the cross forsake me: - Lo! it glows with peace and joy. - - 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming - Light and love upon my way, - From the cross the radiance streaming, - Adds new luster to the day. - - 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, - By the cross are sanctified; - Peace is there that knows no measure, - Joys that through all time abide. - - 5 In the cross of Christ I glory, - Towering o'er the wrecks of time; - All the light of sacred story - Gathers round its head sublime. Amen. - - -12. (30) - - 1 When I survey the wondrous cross - On which the Prince of Glory died, - My richest gain I count but loss, - And pour contempt on all my pride. - - 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, - Save in the cross of Christ, my God: - All the vain things that charm me most, - I sacrifice them to his blood. - - 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, - Sorrow and love flow mingled down! - Did e'er such love and sorrow meet? - Or thorns compose so rich a crown? - - 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, - That were a tribute far too small; - Love so amazing, so divine, - Demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen. - - -13. (34) - - 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done, - The victory of life is won; - The song of triumph has begun. - Alleluia! - - 2 The powers of death have done their worst, - But Christ their legions hath dispersed: - Let shout of holy joy outburst. - Alleluia! - - 3 The three sad days are quickly sped, - He rises glorious from the dead: - All glory to our risen Head! - Alleluia! - - 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell, - The bars from heaven's high portals fell; - Let hymns of praise his triumphs tell! - Alleluia! - - 5 Lord! by the stripes which wounded thee, - From death's dread sting thy servants free, - That we may live and sing to thee. - Alleluia! Amen. - - -14. (36) - - 1 Crown him with many crowns, - The Lamb upon his throne; - Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns - All music but its own: - Awake, my soul, and sing - Of him who died for thee, - And hail him as thy matchless King - Through all eternity. - - 2 Crown him the Son of God - Before the worlds began, - And ye, who tread where he hath trod, - Crown him the Son of man; - Who every grief hath known - That wrings the human breast, - And takes and bears them for his own, - That all in him may rest. - - 3 Crown him the Lord of life, - Who triumphed o'er the grave, - And rose victorious in the strife - For those he came to save; - His glories now we sing - Who died, and rose on high, - Who died, eternal life to bring, - And lives that death may die. - - 4 Crown him of lords the Lord, - Who over all doth reign, - Who once on earth, the Incarnate Word, - For ransomed sinners slain, - Now lives in realms of light, - Where saints with angels sing - Their songs before him day and night, - Their God, Redeemer, King. - - 5 Crown him the Lord of heaven, - Enthroned in worlds above; - Crown him the King, to whom is given - The wondrous name of Love. - Crown him with many crowns, - As thrones before him fall, - Crown him, ye kings, with many crowns, - For he is King of all. Amen. - - -15. (39) - - 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! - Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee: - Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty! - God in three Persons, blessd Trinity. - - 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! all the saints adore thee, - Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; - Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, - Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. - - 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide thee, - Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see, - Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, - Perfect in power, in love, and purity. - - 4 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! - All thy works shall praise thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea; - Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty! - God in three Persons, blessd Trinity. Amen. - - -16. (41) - - 1 Blest be the tie that binds - Our hearts in Jesus' love: - The fellowship of Christian minds - Is like to that above. - - 2 Before our Father's throne - We pour united prayers; - Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one; - Our comforts and our cares. - - 3 We share our mutual woes, - Our mutual burdens bear; - And often for each other flows - The sympathizing tear. - - 4 When we at death must part. - Not like the world's, our pain; - But one in Christ, and one in heart, - We part to meet again. - - 5 From sorrow, toil, and pain, - And sin, we shall be free; - And perfect love and friendship reign - Throughout eternity. Amen. - - -17. (42) - - 1 My faith looks up to thee, - Thou Lamb of Calvary, - Saviour divine! - Now hear me while I pray; - Take all my guilt away; - O let me from this day - Be wholly thine. - - 2 May thy rich grace impart - Strength to my fainting heart. - My zeal inspire; - As thou hast died for me, - O may my love to thee - Pure, warm, and changeless be, - A living fire. - - 3 While life's dark maze I tread, - And griefs around me spread, - Be thou my guide; - Bid darkness turn to day; - Wipe sorrow's tears away; - Nor let me ever stray - From thee aside! - - 4 When ends life's transient dream, - When death's cold, sullen stream - Shall o'er me roll; - Blest Saviour, then in love, - Fear and distrust remove; - O bear me safe above, - A ransomed soul! Amen. - - -18. (43) - - 1 All hail the power of Jesus' Name! - Let angels prostrate fall; - Bring forth the royal diadem, - And crown him Lord of all! - - 2 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, - Who from his altar call: - Extol the Stem-of-Jesse's rod, - And crown him Lord of all! - - 3 Hail him, the Heir of David's line, - Whom David, Lord did call; - The God incarnate! Man divine! - And crown him Lord of all! - - 4 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, - Ye ransomed of the fall, - Hail him who saves you by his grace, - And crown him Lord of all! - - 5 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget - The wormwood and the gall, - Go, spread your trophies at his feet, - And crown him Lord of all! - - 6 Let every kindred, every tribe, - Before him prostrate fall! - To him all majesty ascribe, - And crown him Lord of all! Amen. - - -19. (45) - - 1 Rock of ages, cleft for me, - Let me hide myself in thee; - Let the water and the blood - From thy side, a healing flood, - Be of sin the double cure, - Save from wrath, and make me pure. - - 2 Should my tears for ever flow, - Should my zeal no languor know, - All for sin could not atone, - Thou must save, and thou alone; - In my hand no price I bring, - Simply to thy cross I cling. - - 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, - When mine eyelids close in death, - When I rise to worlds unknown, - And behold thee on thy throne, - Rock of ages, cleft for me, - Let me hide myself in thee. Amen. - - -20. (47) - - 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul, - Let me to thy bosom fly, - While the nearer waters roll, - While the tempest still is high: - Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, - Till the storm of life be past; - Safe into the haven guide, - O receive my soul at last! - - 2 Other refuge have I none, - Hangs my helpless soul on thee; - Leave, ah! leave me not alone, - Still support and comfort me! - All my trust on thee is stayed; - All my help from thee I bring; - Cover my defenceless head - With the shadow of thy wing. - - 3 Plenteous grace with thee is found, - Grace to cleanse from every sin; - Let the healing streams abound, - Make and keep me pure within. - Thou of life the fountain art, - Freely let me take of thee; - Spring thou up within my heart, - Rise to all eternity. Amen. - - -21. (48) - - 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, - I rest my weary soul in thee; - I give thee back the life I owe, - That in thine ocean depths its flow - May richer, fuller be. - - 2 O Light that followest all my way, - I yield my flickering torch to thee; - My heart restores its borrowed ray, - That in thy sunshine's blaze its day - May brighter, fairer be. - - 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, - I cannot close my heart to thee; - I trace the rainbow through the rain, - And feel the promise is not vain - That morn shall tearless be. - - 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, - I dare not ask to fly from thee; - I lay in dust life's glory dead, - And from the ground there blossoms red - Life that shall endless be. Amen. - - -22. (51) - - 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy - Like the wideness of the sea; - There's a kindness in his justice, - Which is more than liberty. - There is welcome for the sinner, - And more graces for the good; - There is mercy with the Saviour; - There is healing in his blood. - - 2 There is no place where earth's sorrows - Are more felt than up in heaven; - There is no place where earth's failings - Have such kindly judgment given. - There is plentiful redemption - In the blood that has been shed; - There is joy for all the members - In the sorrows of the Head. - - 3 For the love of God is broader - Than the measure of man's mind; - And the heart of the Eternal - Is most infinitely kind. - If our love were but more simple, - We should take him at his word; - And our lives would be all sunshine - In the sweetness of the Lord. - - -23. (55) - - 1 I love thy kingdom, Lord, - The house of thine abode, - The Church our blest Redeemer saved - With his own precious blood. - - 2 For her my tears shall fall; - For her my prayers ascend; - To her my toils and cares be given, - Till toils and cares shall end. - - 3 Beyond my highest joy - I prize her heavenly ways, - Her sweet communion, solemn vows, - Her hymns of love and praise. - - 4 Jesus, thou friend divine, - Our Saviour and our King, - Thy hand from every snare and foe - Shall great deliverance bring. - - 5 Sure as thy truth shall last, - To Sion shall be given - The brightest glories earth can yield, - And brighter bliss of heaven. Amen. - - -24. (62) - - 1 Eternal Father! strong to save, - Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, - Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep - Its own appointed limits keep; - O hear us when we cry to thee - For those in peril on the sea! - - 2 O Christ! whose voice the waters heard - And hushed their raging at thy word, - Who walkedst on the foaming deep, - And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; - O hear us when we cry to thee - For those in peril on the sea! - - 3 Most Holy Spirit! who didst brood - Upon the chaos dark and rude, - And bid its angry tumult cease, - And give, for wild confusion, peace; - O hear us when we cry to thee - For those in peril on the sea! - - 4 O Trinity of love and power! - Our brethren shield in danger's hour; - From rock and tempest, fire and foe, - Protect them wheresoe'er they go; - Thus evermore shall rise to thee - Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Amen. - - -25. (63) - - 1 Now thank we all our God, - With heart, and hands, and voices, - Who wondrous things hath done, - In whom his world rejoices; - Who from our mother's arms - Hath blessed us on our way - With countless gifts of love, - And still is ours to-day. - - 2 O may this bounteous God - Through all our life be near us! - With ever-joyful hearts - And blessed peace to cheer us; - And keep us in his grace, - And guide us when perplext, - And free us from all ills - In this world and the next. Amen. - - -26. (65) - - 1 O beautiful for spacious skies, - For amber waves of grain. - For purple mountain majesties - Above the fruited plain! - - America! America! - God shed his grace on thee, - And crown thy good with brotherhood - From sea to shining sea. - - 2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet, - Whose stern, impassioned stress - A thoroughfare for freedom beat - Across the wilderness! - - America! America! - God mend thine every flaw, - Confirm thy soul in self control, - Thy liberty in law. - - 3 O beautiful for heroes proved - In liberating strife, - Who more than self their country loved, - And mercy more than life! - - America! America! - May God thy gold refine, - Till all success be nobleness, - And every gain divine. - - 4 O beautiful for patriot dream - That sees, beyond the years, - Thine alabaster cities gleam, - Undimmed by human tears! - - America! America! - God shed his grace on thee, - And crown thy good with brotherhood - From sea to shining sea. Amen. - - -27. (71) - - 1 Once to every man and nation - Comes the moment to decide, - In the strife of truth with falsehood, - For the good or evil side; - Some great cause, God's new Messiah, - Offering each the bloom or blight, - And the choice goes by for ever - 'Twixt that darkness and that light. - - 2 Then to side with truth is noble, - When we share her wretched crust, - Ere her cause bring fame and profit, - And 'tis prosperous to be just; - Then it is the brave man chooses, - While the coward stands aside - Till the multitude make virtue - Of the faith they had denied. - - 3 By the light of burning martyrs - Jesus' bleeding feet I track, - Toiling up new Calvaries ever - With the cross that turns not back; - New occasions teach new duties, - Time makes ancient good uncouth; - They must upward still and onward, - Who would keep abreast of truth. - - 4 Though the cause of evil prosper, - Yet 'tis truth alone is strong; - Though her portion be the scaffold, - And upon the throne be wrong, - Yet that scaffold sways the future, - And, behind the dim unknown, - Standeth God within the shadow - Keeping watch above his own. Amen. - - -28. (74) - - 1 The Church's one foundation - Is Jesus Christ her Lord; - She is his new creation - By water and the word: - From heaven he came and sought her - To be his holy bride; - With his own blood he bought her, - And for her life he died. - - 2 Elect from every nation, - Yet one o'er all the earth, - Her charter of salvation, - One Lord, one faith, one birth; - One holy Name she blesses, - Partakes one holy food, - And to one hope she presses, - With every grace endued. - - 3 Though with a scornful wonder - Men see her sore opprest, - By schisms rent asunder, - By heresies distrest; - Yet saints their watch are keeping, - Their cry goes up, "How long?" - And soon the night of weeping - Shall be the morn of song. - - 4 'Mid toil and tribulation, - And tumult of her war, - She waits the consummation - Of peace for evermore; - Till with the vision glorious - Her longing eyes are blest, - And the great Church victorious - Shall be the Church at rest. - - 5 Yet she on earth hath union - With God the Three in One, - And mystic sweet communion - With those whose rest is won. - O happy ones and holy! - Lord, give us grace that we - Like them, the meek and lowly, - On high may dwell with thee. Amen. - - -29. (75) - - 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken, - Sion, city of our God; - He whose word cannot be broken, - Formed thee for his own abode; - On the Rock of Ages founded, - What can shake thy sure repose? - With salvation's walls surrounded, - Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. - - 2 See, the streams of living waters - Springing from eternal love, - Well supply thy sons and daughters, - And all fear of want remove. - Who can faint, when such a river - Ever will their thirst assuage? - Grace which, like the Lord, the giver, - Never fails from age to age. - - 3 Round each habitation hovering, - See the cloud and fire appear - For a glory and a covering, - Showing that the Lord is near. - Thus deriving from their banner, - Light by night, and shade by day, - Safe they feed upon the manna, - Which he gives them when they pray. - - 4 Blest inhabitants of Sion, - Washed in the Redeemer's blood! - Jesus, whom their souls rely on, - Makes them kings and priests to God. - 'Tis his love his people raises - Over self to reign as kings: - And as priests, his solemn praises - Each for a thank-offering brings. Amen. - - -30. (76) - - 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun - Doth his successive journeys run; - His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, - Till moons shall wax and wane no more. - - 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, - And praises throng to crown his head; - His Name like sweet perfume shall rise - With every morning sacrifice. - - 3 People and realms of every tongue - Dwell on his love with sweetest song; - And infant voices shall proclaim - Their early blessings on his Name. - - 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns; - The prisoner leaps to lose his chains, - The weary find eternal rest, - And all the sons of want are blest. - - 5 Let every creature rise and bring - Peculiar honors to our King; - Angels descend with songs again, - And earth repeat the loud Amen. - - -31. (77) - - 1 Our Lord is risen from the dead; - Our Jesus is gone up on high; - The powers of hell are captive led, - Dragged to the portals of the sky. - - 2 There his triumphal chariot waits, - And angels chant the solemn lay: - Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, - Ye everlasting doors, give way. - - 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, - And wide unfold the radiant scene; - He claims those mansions as his right; - Receive the King of glory in. - - 4 Who is the King of glory, who? - The Lord that all his foes o'ercame, - The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew; - And Jesus is the Conqueror's name. - - 5 Lo! His triumphal chariot waits, - And angels chant the solemn lay: - Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, - Ye everlasting doors, give way. Amen. - - -32. (80) - - 1 O Master, let me walk with thee - In lowly paths of service free; - Tell me thy secret; help me bear - The strain of toil, the fret of care. - - 2 Help me the slow of heart to move - By some clear, winning word of love; - Teach me the wayward feet to stay, - And guide them in the homeward way. - - 3 Teach me thy patience; still with thee - In closer, dearer company, - In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, - In trust that triumphs over wrong, - - 4 In hope that sends a shining ray - Far down the future's broadening way, - In peace that only thou canst give, - With thee, O Master, let me live. Amen. - - -33. (82) - - 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, - Marching as to war, - With the cross of Jesus - Going on before! - Christ, the royal Master, - Leads against the foe; - Forward into battle, - See, his banners go. - Onward, Christian soldiers, - Marching as to war, - With the cross of Jesus - Going on before! - - 2 At the sign of triumph - Satan's host doth flee; - On, then, Christian soldiers, - On to victory! - Hell's foundations quiver - At the shout of praise; - Brothers, lift your voices, - Loud your anthems raise! - Onward, etc. - - 3 Like a mighty army - Moves the Church of God; - Brothers, we are treading - Where the saints have trod; - We are not divided, - All one body we, - One in hope and doctrine, - One in charity. - Onward, etc. - - 4 Crowns and thrones may perish, - Kingdoms rise and wane, - But the Church of Jesus - Constant will remain; - Gates of hell can never - 'Gainst that Church prevail; - We have Christ's own promise, - And that cannot fail. - Onward, etc. - - 5 Onward, then, ye people! - Join our happy throng! - Blend with ours your voices - In the triumph song! - Glory, laud, and honor, - Unto Christ the King; - This through countless ages - Men and angels sing. - Onward, etc. Amen. - - -34. (83) - - 1 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus, - Ye soldiers of the cross! - Lift high his royal banner! - It must not suffer loss: - From victory unto victory - His army shall he lead; - Till every foe is vanquished, - And Christ is Lord indeed. - - 2 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus! - The trumpet call obey! - Forth to the mighty conflict - In this his glorious day! - Ye that are men now serve him - Against unnumbered foes! - Let courage rise with danger, - And strength to strength oppose. - - 3 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus! - Stand in his strength alone! - The arm of flesh will fail you, - Ye dare not trust your own: - Put on the Gospel armor, - And watching unto prayer, - When duty calls, or danger, - Be never wanting there! - - 4 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus! - The strife will not be long: - This day, the noise of battle; - The next, the victor's song. - To him that overcometh, - A crown of life shall be; - He with the King of glory - Shall reign eternally. Amen. - - -35. (85) - - 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side; - Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; - Leave to thy God to order and provide; - In every change he faithful will remain. - Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend - Thro' thorny ways leads to a joyful end. - - 2 Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake - To guide the future as he has the past. - Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; - All now mysterious shall be bright at last. - Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know - His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below. - - 3 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on - When we shall be forever with the Lord, - When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, - Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. - Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, - All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Amen. - - -36. (89) - - 1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing; - He chastens and hastens his will to make known; - The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing, - Sing praises to his Name; he forgets not his own. - - 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, - Ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine; - So from the beginning the fight we were winning: - Thou, Lord, wast at our side, all glory be thine! - - 3 We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, - And pray that thou still our defender wilt be. - Let thy congregation escape tribulation: - Thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Amen. - - -37. (91) - - 1 O God, our help in ages past, - Our hope for years to come, - Our shelter from the stormy blast - And our eternal home: - - 2 Under the shadow of thy throne - Thy saints have dwelt secure; - Sufficient is thine arm alone, - And our defence is sure. - - 3 Before the hills in order stood, - Or earth received her frame. - From everlasting thou art God, - To endless years the same. - - 4 A thousand ages in thy sight - Are like an evening gone; - Short as the watch that ends the night - Before the rising sun. - - 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, - Bears all its sons away; - They fly, forgotten, as a dream - Dies at the opening day. - - 6 O God, our help in ages past, - Our hope for years to come, - Be thou our guide while life shall last, - And our eternal home. Amen. - - -38. (68) - - 1 My country, 'tis of thee, - Sweet land of liberty, - Of thee I sing; - Land where my fathers died, - Land of the pilgrims' pride, - From every mountain-side - Let freedom ring. - - 2 My native country, thee, - Land of the noble free. - Thy name I love; - I love thy rocks and rills. - Thy woods and templed hills; - My heart with rapture thrills - Like that above. - - 3 Let music swell the breeze, - And ring from all the trees - Sweet freedom's song; - Let mortal tongues awake, - Let all that breathe partake, - Let rocks their silence break, - The sound prolong. - - 4 Our fathers' God, to thee, - Author of liberty, - To thee we sing; - Long may our land be bright - With freedom's holy light; - Protect us by thy might, - Great God, our King. 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You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of -the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at -www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you'll have -to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. - -Title: A Prayer Book for Soldiers and Sailors - -Author: Anonymous - -Release Date: November 17, 2015 [EBook #50469] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK PRAYER BOOK--SOLDIERS, SAILORS *** - - - - -Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net - - - - - - -</pre> - -<div id="cover" class="img"> -<div class="img"><img id="coverpage" src="images/cover.jpg" alt="A Prayer Book for Soldiers and Sailors, by the Protestant Episcopal Church" width="500" height="788" /></div> -</div> -<div class="box"> -<h1>A PRAYER BOOK -<br />for -<br />SOLDIERS AND SAILORS</h1> -<div class="img"> -<img src="images/p1.png" alt="" width="219" height="215" /> -</div> -<p class="center"><span class="sc">Published for</span> -<br />THE ARMY AND NAVY COMMISSION OF -<br />THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH -<br /><span class="smaller">BY</span> -<br /><span class="small">THE CHURCH PENSION FUND -<br />20 Exchange Place · New York -<br />1941</span></p> -</div> -<div> -<h3>The Lord’s Prayer</h3> -<p class="prayer">Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy -Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On -earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily -bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive -those who trespass against us. And lead us not into -temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is -the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever -and ever. Amen.</p> -<h3>The Apostles’ Creed</h3> -<p class="prayer">I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of -heaven and earth:</p> -<p class="prayer">And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who -was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin -Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, -dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third -day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into -heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the -Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to -judge the quick and the dead.</p> -<p class="prayer">I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic -Church; The Communion of Saints: The Forgiveness -of sins: The Resurrection of the body: And the Life -everlasting. Amen.</p> -<blockquote> -<p>To you who are serving our country in the Army -or the Navy we send this book as a gift from the -Church and a reminder that the Church follows you -into the Service with deep interest. We hope that you -will find these prayers and hymns and Bible readings -a daily help and that they will make real to you -the power of God and His purpose for your life.</p> -<p class="center"><span class="sc">H. St. George Tucker</span> -<br /><i>Presiding Bishop</i> -<br />The Protestant Episcopal Church -<br />in the United States</p> -</blockquote> -</div> -<div id="toc"> -<h2>Contents</h2> -<dl class="toc"> -<dt><a href="#ch1">An Order of Worship</a> 1</dt> -<dt><a href="#ch2">The Holy Communion</a> 5</dt> -<dt><a href="#ch3">Prayers</a> 23</dt> -<dt><a href="#ch4">Psalms</a> 35</dt> -<dt><a href="#ch5">Readings from the Bible</a> 45</dt> -<dt><a href="#ch6">Hymns</a> 59</dt> -</dl> -<p class="tbcenter"><span class="small">Fifth Edition, November 1942</span></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_1">1</div> -</div> -<div> -<h2 id="ch1">An Order of Worship</h2> -<p>HYMN</p> -<p class="prayer">The Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth -keep silence before him. <span class="scripRef">Hab. ii. 20</span>.</p> -<p class="prayer">I was glad when they said unto me, We will go into -the house of the <span class="sc">Lord</span>. <span class="scripRef">Psalm cxxii. 1</span>.</p> -<p class="prayer">Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of -my heart, be alway acceptable in thy sight, O <span class="sc">Lord</span>, -my strength and my redeemer. <span class="scripRef">Psalm xix. 14</span>.</p> -<p class="prayer">O send out thy light and thy truth, that they may -lead me, and bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy -dwelling. <span class="scripRef">Psalm xliii. 3</span>.</p> -<p class="prayer">Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, -and from the Lord Jesus Christ. <span class="scripRef">Phil. i. 2</span>.</p> -<p>PSALM</p> -<p>SCRIPTURE LESSON</p> -<p>HYMN</p> -<p>APOSTLES’ CREED</p> -<p class="prayer">I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of -heaven and earth:</p> -<p class="prayer">And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was -conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin -Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, -dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third -day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into -heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the -<span class="pb" id="Page_2">2</span> -Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge -the quick and the dead.</p> -<p class="prayer">I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic -Church; The Communion of Saints: The Forgiveness -of sins: The Resurrection of the body: And the Life -everlasting. Amen.</p> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"> </span>The Lord be with you.</p> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"><i>Answer.</i> </span>And with thy spirit.</p> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"><i>Minister.</i> </span>Let us pray.</p> -</div> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">A Confession</span></h3> -<p class="prayer">O Almighty Father, Lord of heaven and earth, we -confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, -word, and deed. Have mercy upon us, O God, after -thy great goodness; according to the multitude of -thy mercies, do away our offences and cleanse us from -our sins; for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.</p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">Absolution</span></h3> -<p class="prayer">The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you Absolution -and Remission of all your sins, true repentance, -amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of -his Holy Spirit. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p>PRAYERS (to be chosen by the Minister)</p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">A General Thanksgiving</span></h3> -<p class="prayer">Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we, thine -unworthy servants, do give thee most humble and -hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness -to us, and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, -preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but -above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption -<span class="pb" id="Page_3">3</span> -of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means -of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech -thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that -our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful; and that -we show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but -in our lives, by giving up our selves to thy service, -and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness -all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to -whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour -and glory, world without end. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy -Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On -earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily -bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive -those who trespass against us. And lead us not into -temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the -kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and -ever. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="scripRef">2 Cor. xiii. 14.</span></h3> -<p class="prayer">The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of -God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with -us all evermore. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p>HYMN</p> -<p>ADDRESS</p> -<p class="prayer">The <span class="sc">Lord</span> bless us, and keep us. The <span class="sc">Lord</span> make -his face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. -The <span class="sc">Lord</span> lift up his countenance upon us, and give -us peace, both now and evermore. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_5">5</div> -</div> -<div> -<h2 id="ch2">The Order for -<br /><span class="smaller">The Administration of the Lord’s Supper -<br />or</span> -<br />Holy Communion</h2> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>At the Communion-time the Holy Table shall have upon it a fair white -linen cloth. And the Priest, standing reverently before the Holy Table, -shall say the Lord’s Prayer and the Collect following, the People kneeling; -but the Lord’s Prayer may be omitted at the discretion of the Priest.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy -Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On -earth as it is heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. -And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who -trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, -But deliver us from evil. Amen.</p> -<p class="center"><i>The Collect.</i></p> -<p>Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all -desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; -Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration -of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, -and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ -our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest, turning to the People, rehearse distinctly The Ten -Commandments; and the People, still kneeling, shall, after every Commandment, -ask God mercy for their transgressions for the time past, and -grace to keep the law for the time to come.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>And <span class="sc">Note</span>, That in rehearsing The Ten Commandments, the Priest -may omit that part of the Commandment which is inset.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>The Decalogue may be omitted, provided it be said at least one Sunday in -each month. But <span class="sc">Note</span>, That whenever it is omitted, the Priest shall say -the Summary of the Law, beginning</i>, Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ -saith.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_6">6</div> -<p class="center"><i>The Decalogue.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">God spake these words, and said:</p> -<p class="psalm">I am the <span class="sc">Lord</span> thy God; Thou shalt have none other -gods but me.</p> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to -keep this law.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image, -nor the likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, -or in the earth beneath, or in the water under the -earth; thou shalt not bow down to them, nor worship -them;</p> -<blockquote> -<p>for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, and visit the sins of -the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation -of them that hate me; and show mercy unto thousands -in them that love me and keep my commandments.</p> -</blockquote> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to -keep this law.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy -God in vain;</p> -<blockquote> -<p>for the <span class="sc">Lord</span> will not hold him guiltless, that taketh his Name -in vain.</p> -</blockquote> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to -keep this law.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath-day.</p> -<blockquote> -<p>Six days shalt thou labour, and do all that thou hast to do; but -the seventh day is the Sabbath of the <span class="sc">Lord</span> thy God. In it -thou shalt do no manner of work; thou, and thy son, and thy -daughter, thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, thy cattle, -and the stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the -<span class="sc">Lord</span> made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, -and rested the seventh day: wherefore the <span class="sc">Lord</span> blessed the -seventh day, and hallowed it.</p> -</blockquote> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to -keep this law.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_7">7</div> -<p class="prayer">Honour thy father and thy mother;</p> -<blockquote> -<p>that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy -God giveth thee.</p> -</blockquote> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to -keep this law.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Thou shalt do no murder.</p> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to -keep this law.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Thou shalt not commit adultery.</p> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to -keep this law.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Thou shalt not steal.</p> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to -keep this law.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.</p> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to -keep this law.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Thou shall not covet</p> -<blockquote> -<p>thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s -wife, nor his servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor -any thing that is his.</p> -</blockquote> -<p class="prayer"><i>Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy -laws in our hearts, we beseech thee.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then may the Priest say,</i></p> -<p class="center">Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith.</p> -<p class="prayer">Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy -heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. -This is the first and great commandment. And the -<span class="pb" id="Page_8">8</span> -second is like unto it; Thou shalt love thy neighbour -as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the -Law and the Prophets.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Here, if the Decalogue hath been omitted, shall be said,</i></p> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0">Lord, have mercy upon us.</p> -<p class="t0"><i>Christ, have mercy upon us.</i></p> -<p class="t0">Lord, have mercy upon us.</p> -</div> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then the Priest may say,</i></p> -<p class="prayer">O Almighty Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, -we beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both -our hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in -the works of thy commandments; that, through thy -most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may -be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and -Saviour Jesus Christ. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Here shall be said,</i></p> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"> </span>The Lord be with you.</p> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"><i>Answer.</i> </span>And with thy spirit.</p> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"><i>Minister.</i> </span>Let us pray.</p> -</div> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest say the Collect of the Day. And after the Collect -the Minister appointed shall read the Epistle, first saying,</i> The Epistle -is written in the —— Chapter of ——, beginning at the —— Verse. <i>The -Epistle ended, he shall say</i>, Here endeth the Epistle.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Here may be sung a Hymn or an Anthem.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then, all the People standing, the Minister appointed shall read the -Gospel, first saying</i>, The Holy Gospel is written in the —— Chapter -of ——, beginning at the —— Verse.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Here shall be said,</i></p> -<p class="center">Glory be to thee, O Lord.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>And after the Gospel may be said,</i></p> -<p class="center">Praise be to thee, O Christ.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_9">9</div> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall be said the Creed commonly called the Nicene, or else the -Apostles’ Creed; but the Creed may be omitted, if it hath been said -immediately before in Morning Prayer; Provided, That the Nicene -Creed shall be said on Christmas Day, Easter Day, Ascension Day, -Whitsunday, and Trinity Sunday.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">I believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker -of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and -invisible:</p> -<p class="psalm">And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten -Son of God; Begotten of his Father before all worlds, -God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God; -Begotten, not made; Being of one substance with the -Father; By whom all things were made: Who for us -men and for our salvation came down from heaven, -And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin -Mary, And was made man: And was crucified also -for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was -buried: And the third day he rose again according to -the Scriptures: And ascended into heaven, And sitteth -on the right hand of the Father: And he shall come -again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the -dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end.</p> -<p class="psalm">And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord, and -Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the Father and -the Son; Who with the Father and the Son together is -worshipped and glorified; Who spake by the Prophets: -And I believe one Catholic and Apostolic Church: I -acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins: -And I look for the Resurrection of the dead: And the -Life of the world to come. Amen.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall be declared unto the People what Holy Days, or Fasting Days, -are in the week following to be observed; and (if occasion be) shall -Notice be given of the Communion, and of the Banns of Matrimony, -and of other matters to be published.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Here, or immediately after the Creed, may be said the Bidding Prayer, -or other authorized prayers and intercessions.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_10">10</div> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then followeth the Sermon. After which, the Priest, when there is a -Communion, shall return to the Holy Table, and begin the Offertory, -saying one or more of these Sentences following, as he thinketh most -convenient.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he -said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. -<span class="scripRef">Acts xx. 35</span>.</p> -<p class="prayer">Thine, O <span class="sc">Lord</span>, is the greatness, and the power, and -the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all -that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine -is the kingdom, O <span class="sc">Lord</span>, and thou art exalted as head -above all. <span class="scripRef">1 Chron. xxix. 11</span>.</p> -<p class="prayer">All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own -have we given thee. <span class="scripRef">1 Chron. xxix. 14</span>.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>And</i> <span class="sc">Note</span>, <i>That these Sentences may be used on any other occasion -of Public Worship when the Offerings of the People are to be received.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>The Deacons, Church-wardens, or other fit persons appointed for that -purpose, shall receive the Alms for the Poor, and other Offerings of -the People, in a decent Basin to be provided by the Parish; and reverently -bring it to the Priest, who shall humbly present and place it upon -the Holy Table.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>And the Priest shall then offer, and shall place upon the Holy Table, -the Bread and the Wine.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>And when the Alms and Oblations are being received and presented, there -may be sung a Hymn, or an Offertory Anthem in the words of Holy -Scripture or of the Book of Common Prayer, under the direction of the -Priest.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Here the Priest may ask the secret intercessions of the Congregation -for any who have desired the prayers of the Church.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest say,</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church.</p> -<p class="psalm">Almighty and everliving God, who by thy holy -Apostle hast taught us to make prayers, and supplications, -and to give thanks for all men; We humbly -beseech thee most mercifully to accept our [<i>alms and</i>] -oblations, and to receive these our prayers, which we -offer unto thy Divine Majesty; beseeching thee to -<span class="pb" id="Page_11">11</span> -inspire continually the Universal Church with the -spirit of truth, unity, and concord: And grant that -all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in -the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and -godly love.</p> -<p class="psalm">We beseech thee also, so to direct and dispose the -hearts of all Christian Rulers, that they may truly -and impartially administer justice, to the punishment -of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of -thy true religion, and virtue.</p> -<p class="psalm">Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops and -other Ministers, that they may, both by their life -and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively Word, and -rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments.</p> -<p class="psalm">And to all thy People give thy heavenly grace; and -especially to this congregation here present; that, with -meek heart and due reverence, they may hear, and -receive thy holy Word; truly serving thee in holiness -and righteousness all the days of their life.</p> -<p class="psalm">And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, -O Lord, to comfort and succour all those who, in this -transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, -or any other adversity.</p> -<p class="psalm">And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants -departed this life in thy faith and fear; beseeching thee -to grant them continual growth in thy love and service, -and to give us grace so to follow their good examples, -that with them we may be partakers of thy -heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus -Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest say to those who come to receive the Holy Communion,</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your -sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, -<span class="pb" id="Page_12">12</span> -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 -confession to Almighty God, devoutly kneeling.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall this General Confession be made, by the Priest and all those -who are minded to receive the Holy Communion, humbly kneeling.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, -Maker of all things, Judge of all men; We acknowledge -and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, -Which we, from time to time, most grievously have -committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy -Divine Majesty, Provoking most justly thy wrath -and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, -And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; The -remembrance of them is grievous unto us; The burden -of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, Have -mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son -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 honour and glory -of thy Name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest (the Bishop if he be present) stand up, and turning -to the People, say,</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his -great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all -those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn -unto him; Have 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. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest say,</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ -saith unto all who truly turn to him.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_13">13</div> -<p class="psalm">Come unto me, all ye that travail and are heavy -laden, and I will refresh you. <span class="scripRef">St. Matt. xi. 28</span>.</p> -<p class="psalm">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. -<span class="scripRef">St. John iii. 16</span>.</p> -<p class="prayer">Hear also what Saint Paul saith.</p> -<p class="prayer">This is a true saying, and worthy of all men to be -received, That Christ Jesus came into the world to -save sinners. <span class="scripRef">1 Tim. i. 15</span>.</p> -<p class="prayer">Hear also what Saint John saith.</p> -<p class="psalm">If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the -Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the -Propitiation for our sins. <span class="scripRef">1 St. John ii. 1, 2</span>.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>After which the Priest shall proceed, saying,</i></p> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"> </span>Lift up your hearts.</p> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"><i>Answer.</i> </span>We lift them up unto the Lord.</p> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"><i>Priest.</i> </span>Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.</p> -<p class="t0"><span class="actor"><i>Answer.</i> </span>It is meet and right so to do.</p> -</div> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest turn to the Holy Table, and say,</i></p> -<p class="prayer">It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that -we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks -unto thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting -God.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Here shall follow the Proper Preface, according to the time, if there be -any specially appointed; or else immediately shall be said or sung by -the Priest,</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with -all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify -<span class="pb" id="Page_14">14</span> -thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and -saying,</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Priest and People.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord -God of hosts, Heaven and earth are -full of thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. -Amen.</p> -<h3>PROPER PREFACES</h3> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef"><span class="sc">Christmas</span></span></h3> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Upon Christmas Day, and seven days after.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">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.</p> -<p class="psalm">Therefore with Angels, etc.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef"><span class="sc">Epiphany</span></span></h3> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Upon the Epiphany, and seven days after.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who, in substance -of our mortal flesh, manifested forth his glory; that he -might bring us out of darkness into his own glorious -light.</p> -<p class="psalm">Therefore with Angels, etc.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef"><span class="sc">Purification, Annunciation, and Transfiguration</span></span></h3> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Upon the Feasts of the Purification, Annunciation, and Transfiguration.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Because in the Mystery of the Word made flesh, -thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, -to give the knowledge of thy glory in the face of thy -Son Jesus Christ our Lord.</p> -<p class="psalm">Therefore with Angels, etc.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_15">15</div> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef"><span class="sc">Easter</span></span></h3> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Upon Easter Day, and seven days after.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">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.</p> -<p class="psalm">Therefore with Angels, etc.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef"><span class="sc">Ascension</span></span></h3> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Upon Ascension Day, and seven days after.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Through thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ -our Lord; who, after his most glorious Resurrection, -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.</p> -<p class="psalm">Therefore with Angels, etc.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef"><span class="sc">Whitsuntide</span></span></h3> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Upon Whitsunday, and six days after.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Through Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose -most true promise, the Holy Ghost came down as at -this time from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to -teach them, and to lead them into all truth; giving -them boldness with fervent zeal constantly to preach -the Gospel unto all nations; whereby we have been -brought out of darkness and error into the clear light -and true knowledge of thee, and of thy Son Jesus -Christ.</p> -<p class="psalm">Therefore with Angels, etc.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_16">16</div> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef"><span class="sc">Trinity Sunday</span></span></h3> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Upon the Feast of Trinity only.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Who, with thine only-begotten Son, and the Holy -Ghost, art one God, one Lord, in Trinity of Persons -and in Unity of Substance. For that which we believe -of thy glory, O Father, the same we believe of the -Son, and of the Holy Ghost, without any difference -of inequality.</p> -<p class="psalm">Therefore with Angels, etc.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Or this.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">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.</p> -<p class="psalm">Therefore with Angels, etc.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef"><span class="sc">All Saints</span></span></h3> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Upon All Saints’ Day, and seven days after.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Who, in the multitude of thy Saints, hast compassed -us about with so great a cloud of witnesses -that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, may run with -patience the race that is set before us, and, together -with them, may receive the crown of glory that fadeth -not away.</p> -<p class="psalm">Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with -all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy -glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Priest and People.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord -God of hosts, Heaven and earth -are full of thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord Most -High. Amen.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_17">17</div> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>When the Priest, standing before the Holy Table, hath so ordered the -Bread and Wine, that he may with the more readiness and decency -break the Bread before the People, and take the Cup into his hands, he -shall say the Prayer of Consecration, as followeth.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">All glory be to thee, Almighty God, our heavenly -Father, for that thou, of thy tender mercy, didst give -thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the -Cross for our redemption; who made there (by his one -oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect, and -sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the -sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his -holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual -memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until -his coming again: For in the night in -which he was betrayed, (<i>a</i>) he took -Bread; and when he had given thanks, -(<i>b</i>) he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, -saying, Take, eat, (<i>c</i>) this is my -Body, which is given for you; Do this in -remembrance of me. Likewise, after -supper, (<i>d</i>) he took the Cup; and when -he had given thanks, he gave it to them, -saying, Drink ye all of this; for (<i>e</i>) this -is my Blood of the New Testament, -which is shed for you, and for many, -for the remission of sins; Do this, as -oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance -of me.</p> -<p class="rubric">(<i>a</i>) <i>Here the Priest is to take -the Paten into his hands.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">(<i>b</i>) <i>And here to break the Bread.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">(<i>c</i>) <i>And here to lay his hand upon -all the Bread.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">(<i>d</i>) <i>Here he is -to take the Cup -into his hands.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">(<i>e</i>) <i>And here -he is to lay his -hand upon -every vessel in -which there is -any Wine to -be consecrated.</i></p> -<p class="rubric"><i>The Oblation.</i></p> -<p>Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly -Father, according to the institution of -thy dearly beloved Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, we, -thy humble servants, do celebrate and make here before -thy Divine Majesty, with these thy holy gifts, -which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son -hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance -<span class="pb" id="Page_18">18</span> -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.</p> -<p class="rubric"><i>The Invocation.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">And we most humbly beseech thee, -O merciful 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 remembrance of his death and passion, -may be partakers of his most blessed Body and Blood.</p> -<p class="prayer">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, our selves, our souls and -bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice -unto thee; humbly beseeching thee, that we, and all -others who shall be partakers of this Holy Communion, -may worthily receive the most precious Body and -Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, be filled with thy grace -and heavenly benediction, and made one body with -him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him. And -although we are unworthy, 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 honour and -<span class="pb" id="Page_19">19</span> -glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without -end. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">And now, as our Saviour Christ hath taught us, we -are bold to say,</p> -<p class="prayer">Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy -Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On -earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily -bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those -who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, -But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, -and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. -Amen.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest, kneeling down at the Lord’s Table, say, in the -name of all those who shall receive the Communion, this Prayer following.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">We do not presume to come to this thy Table, -O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, -but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not -worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy -Table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is -always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious -Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, -and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be -made clean by his body, and our souls washed through -his most precious blood, and that we may evermore -dwell in him, and he in us. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Here may be Sung a Hymn.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest first receive the Holy Communion in both kinds -himself, and proceed to deliver the same to the Bishops, Priests, and -Deacons, in like manner, (if any be present,) and, after that, to the -People also in order, into their hands, all devoutly kneeling. And sufficient -opportunity shall be given to those present to communicate. -And when he delivereth the Bread, he shall say,</i></p> -<p class="prayer">The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was -given for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting -<span class="pb" id="Page_20">20</span> -life. Take and eat this in remembrance that -Christ died for thee, and feed on him in thy heart by -faith, with thanksgiving.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>And the Minister who delivereth the Cup shall say,</i></p> -<p class="psalm">The Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed -for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting -life. Drink this in remembrance that Christ’s Blood -was shed for thee, and be thankful.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>If the consecrated Bread or Wine be spent before all have communicated, -the Priest is to consecrate more, according to the Form before -prescribed; beginning at, <span class="f">All glory be to thee, Almighty God</span>, and ending -with these words, <span class="f">partakers of his most blessed Body and Blood</span>.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>When all have communicated, the Priest shall return to the Lord’s -Table, and reverently place upon it what remaineth of the consecrated -Elements, covering the same with a fair linen cloth.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall the Priest say,</i></p> -<p class="center">Let us pray.</p> -<p class="prayer">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 favour and goodness towards us; -and that we are very members incorporate in the -mystical body of thy Son, which is the blessed company -of all faithful people; and are also heirs through -hope of thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of his -most precious death and passion. And we humbly beseech -thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy -grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, -and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for -us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to -whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour -and glory, world without end. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_21">21</div> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then shall be said the Gloria in excelsis, all standing, or some proper -Hymn.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, -good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, -we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to -thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, -God the Father Almighty.</p> -<p class="psalm">O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O -Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that -takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon -us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive -our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand -of God the Father, have mercy upon us.</p> -<p class="psalm">For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; -thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most -high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.</p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Then, the People kneeling, the Priest (the Bishop if he be present) -shall let them depart with this Blessing.</i></p> -<p class="psalm">The Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, -keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge -and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our -Lord: And the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, -the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and -remain with you always. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h4>GENERAL RUBRICS</h4> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>In the absence of a Priest, a Deacon may say all that is before appointed -unto the end of the Gospel.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>Upon the Sundays and other Holy Days, (though there be no Sermon -or Communion,) may be said all that is appointed at the Communion, -unto the end of the Gospel, concluding with the Blessing.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>And if any of the consecrated Bread and Wine remain after the Communion, -it shall not be carried out of the Church; but the Minister and -other Communicants shall, immediately after the Blessing, reverently -eat and drink the same.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_22">22</div> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>If among those who come to be partakers of the Holy Communion, -the Minister shall know any to be an open and notorious evil liver, -or to have done any wrong to his neighbours by word or deed, so that -the Congregation be thereby offended; he shall advertise him, that -he presume not to come to the Lord’s Table, until he have openly -declared himself to have truly repented and amended his former -evil life, that the Congregation may thereby be satisfied; and that he -hath recompensed the parties to whom he hath done wrong; or at -least declare himself to be in full purpose so to do, as soon as he conveniently -may.</i></p> -<p class="rubric">¶ <i>The same order shall the Minister use with those, betwixt whom he -perceiveth malice and hatred to reign; not suffering them to be partakers -of the Lord’s Table, until he know them to be reconciled. And -if one of the parties, so at variance, be content to forgive from the bottom -of his heart all that the other hath trespassed against him, and to -make amends for that wherein he himself hath offended; and the other -party will not be persuaded to a godly unity, but remain still in his -frowardness and malice; the Minister in that case ought to admit the -penitent person to the Holy Communion, and not him that is obstinate. -Provided, That every Minister so repelling any, as is herein -specified, shall be obliged to give an account of the same to the Ordinary, -within fourteen days after, at the farthest.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_23">23</div> -</div> -<div> -<h2 id="ch3">Prayers</h2> -<h3 class="prayer">In the Morning</h3> -<p class="prayer">Into thy hands, O God, I commend myself this -day. Let thy presence be with me even to its close, -that at night I may again give thanks unto thee; -through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Grant, O Lord, that I may not be ashamed to confess -the faith of Christ crucified, and manfully to -fight under his banner against sin, the world, and the -devil, and to continue Christ’s faithful soldier and -servant unto my life’s end. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Defend, O Lord, this thy Child with thy heavenly -grace; that I may continue thine for ever; and daily -increase in thy Holy Spirit more and more, until I -come unto thy everlasting kingdom. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">At Night</h3> -<p class="prayer">The God of peace himself sanctify me wholly, -and may my spirit and soul and body be preserved -entire without blame at the coming of our Lord -Jesus Christ. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Abide with us, O Lord, this night, and with all the -sick and sorrowful, the forsaken and weary, to -strengthen and to cheer, and to give rest. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Thine is the day, O Lord, and thine the night; -Grant that the sun of righteousness may abide in our -hearts, to drive away the darkness of evil thoughts; -through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<hr /> -<p class="prayer">O Lord, Lover of men, who forgivest us our sins; -Cleanse us of all that is base or selfish, and make us -<span class="pb" id="Page_24">24</span> -to be in all things thy servants, and the messengers -of thy love. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Grant, O Lord, that we may meet all difficulties -and temptations with a stedfast heart, in the strength -of thy indwelling spirit. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Shield us, O God, from the darkness of soul which -seeth thee not, and from the loneliness of heart which -heareth not thy voice, and through life and in the -valley of the shadow of death, forsake us not; for -thy Name’s sake. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Deepen and quicken in us, O God, a sense of thy -Presence, and make us to know and feel that thou art -more ready to teach and to give than we to ask or to -learn; through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0">O most merciful Redeemer, Friend, and Brother.</p> -<p class="t0">May I know thee more clearly,</p> -<p class="t0">May I love thee more dearly,</p> -<p class="t0">May I follow thee more nearly. <i>Amen.</i></p> -</div> -<p class="prayer">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. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">On Entering Church</h3> -<p class="prayer">O Lord, I am in thy holy House. Help me to keep -my thoughts on thee, that I may hear thee speaking -in my heart, through Jesus Christ. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">At Early Eucharist</h3> -<p class="prayer">As watchmen look for the morning, so do we look -for thee, O Christ. Come with the dawning day, and -make thyself known to us in the breaking of Bread, -for thou art our God for ever and ever. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_25">25</div> -<h3 class="prayer">Before Holy Communion</h3> -<p class="prayer">Incline our hearts, O God, that by the grace of thy -Holy Spirit we may worthily approach these sacred -mysteries and offer ourselves to thee in answering -love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">After Church Service</h3> -<p class="prayer">Sanctify, O Lord, both our coming in and our going -forth; and grant that when we leave thy house we -may not leave thy Presence, but be thou ever near -unto us and keep us near unto thee, through Jesus -Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">An Act of Adoration</h3> -<p class="prayer">Worthy art thou, O God, to receive the honour -and the power; for thou didst create all things, and -because of thy will they are and were created.</p> -<p class="center"><i>Glory be to thee, O God.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Glory to thee, O Christ, who didst redeem with thy -love men of every kindred and tongue and people and -nation.</p> -<p class="center"><i>Glory be to thee, O Christ.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Glory to thee, O Holy Spirit, for thy work in the -Church, which will not cease until thou hast made -of all mankind one family, to the praise and glory of -God.</p> -<p class="center"><i>Glory be to thee, O Holy Spirit.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For God’s Help</h3> -<p class="prayer">Grant us, O Lord, in all our duties thy help, in all -our perplexities thy counsel, in all our dangers thy -<span class="pb" id="Page_26">26</span> -protection, and in all our sorrows thy peace; for the -sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to -think and do always such things as are right; that -we, who cannot do any thing that is good without thee, -may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; -through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For God’s Protection</h3> -<p class="prayer">O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful -goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things -that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body -and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things -which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">We beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the -hearty desires of thy humble servants, and stretch -forth the right hand of thy Majesty, to be our defence -against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Aid against Perils</h3> -<p class="prayer">Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; -and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and -dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, -our Saviour, Jesus Christ. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For God’s Mercy</h3> -<p class="prayer">O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, -without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; -Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou -being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through -things temporal, that we finally lose not the things -eternal. Grant this, O heavenly Father, for the sake -of Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_27">27</div> -<h3 class="prayer">For Guidance of the Holy Spirit</h3> -<p class="prayer">O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able -to please thee; Mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit -may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Christian Gladness</h3> -<p class="prayer">O God, Author of the world’s joy, Bearer of the -world’s pain; At the heart of all our trouble and sorrow -let unconquerable gladness dwell; through our -Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For the Companionship of Christ</h3> -<p class="prayer">O blessed Christ, who didst draw near to thy -disciples as they walked together by the way and -were sad; So draw near to us as we journey along our -daily way. Open to us the meaning of life, and reveal -thyself as our strength and our companion; as thou -art our Lord and Saviour evermore. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Victory over Temptation</h3> -<p class="prayer">Grant us, O Lord, to pass this day in gladness and -peace, without stumbling and without stain; that, -reaching the eventide victorious over all temptation, -we may praise thee, the eternal God, who art blessed, -and dost govern all things, world without end. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Fidelity</h3> -<p class="prayer">Teach us, good Lord, to serve thee as thou deservest; -to give and not to count the cost; to fight -and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek -for rest; to labour and not to ask for any reward, -save that of knowing that we do thy will; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_28">28</div> -<h3 class="prayer">For Control of Speech</h3> -<p class="prayer">O God, who knowest how often we sin against thee -with our tongues; Keep us free from all untrue and -unkind words; consecrate our speech to thy service; -and keep us often silent, that our hearts may speak -to thee and may listen for thy voice; through Jesus -Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Loyalty</h3> -<p class="prayer">Almighty God, grant us thy gift of loyalty. For our -homes, give us love and obedience; for our country, -sacrifice and service; for our Church, reverence and -devotion; and in everything make us true to thee; -through thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Those We Love</h3> -<p class="prayer">O Thou who hast ordered this wondrous world, who -knowest all things in earth and heaven; So fill our -hearts with trust in thee, that by night and by day, -at all times and in all seasons, we may without fear -commit those who are dear to us to thy never-failing -love, for this life and the life to come. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Loyalty to our Homes</h3> -<p class="prayer">Grant, O Lord, to those in the service of their -country who have left wives and children at home, a -stedfast loyalty through all the days of separation, -that returning at length to their beloved they may -know the joy of unbroken fidelity; through Jesus -Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For the Nation</h3> -<p class="prayer">O eternal God, through whose mighty power our -fathers won their liberties of old; Grant, we beseech -<span class="pb" id="Page_29">29</span> -thee, that we and all the people of this land may have -grace to maintain these liberties in righteousness and -peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For All in the Service of our Country</h3> -<p class="prayer">O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor -sleepest; Protect and assist, we beseech thee, all those -who at home or abroad, by land, by sea, or in the air, -are serving this country, that they, being armed with -thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all perils; -and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, -may do their duty to thy honour and glory; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For the Army</h3> -<p class="prayer">O Lord God of Hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, -thine almighty arm to strengthen and protect the -soldiers of our country. Support them in the day of -battle, and in the time of peace keep them safe from -all evil; endue them with courage and loyalty; and -grant that in all things they may serve without reproach; -through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For the Navy</h3> -<p class="prayer">O eternal Lord God, who alone spreadest out the -heavens, and rulest the raging of the sea; Vouchsafe -to take into thy almighty and most gracious protection -our country’s Navy, and all who serve therein. -Preserve them from the dangers of the sea, and from -the violence of the enemy; that they may be a safeguard -unto the United States of America, and a -security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful -occasions; that the inhabitants of our land may in -<span class="pb" id="Page_30">30</span> -peace and quietness serve thee our God, to the glory -of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For the President of the United States, and all in Civil Authority</h3> -<p class="prayer">Almighty God, whose kingdom is everlasting and -power infinite; Have mercy upon this whole land; -and so rule the hearts of thy servants <span class="sc">The President -of the United States</span>, <i>The Governor of this State</i>, -and all others in authority, that they, knowing whose -ministers they are, may above all things seek thy -honour and glory; and that we and all the People, -duly considering whose authority they bear, may -faithfully and obediently honour them, according to -thy blessed Word and ordinance; through Jesus Christ -our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth -and reigneth ever, one God, world without end. -<i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Those in Authority</h3> -<p class="prayer">O Lord God Almighty, guide, we pray thee, all -those to whom thou hast committed the government -of this nation, and grant to them at this time special -gifts of wisdom and understanding, of counsel and -strength; that upholding what is right, and following -what is true, they may obey thy holy will and fulfil -thy divine purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. -<i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Justice and Freedom</h3> -<p class="prayer">O God, the King of righteousness, lead us, we -pray thee, in ways of justice and peace; inspire us to -break down all tyranny and oppression, to gain for -every man his due reward, and from every man his -due service; that each may live for all and all may -care for each, in Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_31">31</div> -<h3 class="prayer">For World Peace</h3> -<p class="prayer">Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and -peace proceed; Kindle, we pray thee, in the hearts of -all men the true love of peace, and guide with thy -strong and peaceful wisdom those who take counsel -for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity thy -kingdom may go forward, till the earth shall be filled -with the knowledge of thy love; through Jesus Christ -our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">O Almighty God, who makest even the wrath of -man to turn to thy praise; We beseech thee so to -order and dispose the issue of this war that we may -be brought through strife to a lasting peace, and that -the nations of the world may be united in a firmer -fellowship, for the promotion of thy glory and the good -of all mankind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword -is drawn but the sword of righteousness, and no -strength known but the strength of love; So guide -and inspire, we pray thee, the work of all who seek -thy kingdom, that the nations may find their security -not in force of arms but in that perfect love which -casteth out fear, and in that fellowship revealed to us -by thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">In Time of War</h3> -<p class="prayer">O God, who seest that in this warfare we are seeking -to serve thee, and yet in the waging of it must needs -do many things that are an offence against thy love; -Accept we pray thee, our imperfect offering. Arm -us with thy Spirit that our warfare may further the -victory of thy justice and truth; through Jesus Christ -our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_32">32</div> -<h3 class="prayer">For Grace to Forgive</h3> -<p class="prayer">Merciful God, in whose dear Son we have redemption, -even the forgiveness of sins; Give us such strong -belief in this the only power that can abolish evil -that we shall be enabled to forgive our enemies; and -grant us grace not only to forgive but to accept forgiveness -through Christ, the crucified. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For the Persecuted</h3> -<p class="prayer">O blessed Lord, who thyself didst undergo the -pain and suffering of the Cross; Uphold, we beseech -thee, with thy promised gift of strength all those of -our brethren who are suffering for their faith in thee. -Grant that in the midst of all persecutions they may -hold fast by this faith, and that from their stedfastness -thy Church may grow in grace and we ourselves in -perseverance, to the honour of thy Name, who with -the Father and the Holy Ghost art one God, world -without end. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Prisoners</h3> -<p class="prayer">We beseech thee, O God, for all prisoners and -captives, and all who suffer from oppression, that -thou wilt manifest thy mercy toward them, and -make the heart of man merciful as thine own; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For the Lonely</h3> -<p class="prayer">Have compassion, O most merciful Lord, on all -who are lonely and desolate. Be thou their Comforter -and Friend; give them such earthly solace as thou -seest to be best for them; and bring them to the fuller -knowledge of thy love; for the sake of Jesus Christ -our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_33">33</div> -<h3 class="prayer">For Those who Mourn</h3> -<p class="prayer">Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of all -comfort; Deal graciously, we pray thee, with all -those who mourn, that, casting every care on thee, -they may know the consolation of thy love; through -Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Those who Minister to the Wounded and Sick</h3> -<p class="prayer">O merciful God, whose blessed Son went about -doing good; Uphold with thy strength and grace those -who do service to the wounded and the sick; grant to -the ministers of thy gospel faithfulness and love, to -the physicians and surgeons wisdom and skill, to the -nurses sympathy and patience; and we beseech thee -to protect and bless them in all dangers, anxieties, -and labours; through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For Those Wounded in War</h3> -<p class="prayer">O Lord, we pray thee to have mercy upon all who -are this day wounded and suffering. Though kindred -and friends be far away, let thy grace be their comfort. -Raise them to health again, if it be thy good -pleasure; but chiefly give them patience and faith -in thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">For the Dying</h3> -<p class="prayer">Unto God’s gracious mercy and protection we commit -you. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord -make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious -unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, -and give you peace, both now and evermore. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_34">34</div> -<h3 class="prayer">For One Departed</h3> -<p class="prayer">Almighty God, we remember this day before thee -thy faithful servant (<i>N.</i>), and we pray thee that, -having opened to <i>him</i> the gates of larger life, thou -wilt receive <i>him</i> more and more into thy joyful service; -that <i>he</i> may win, with thee and thy servants everywhere, -the eternal victory; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<h3 class="prayer">Benedictions</h3> -<p class="prayer">The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love -of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be -with us all evermore. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<p class="prayer">The Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord make his -face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. The -Lord lift up his countenance upon us, and give us -peace, this night and evermore. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<hr /> -<h3 class="prayer">For Those at Home</h3> -<p class="prayer">Into thy hands, O Father, I commend this day -(<i>this night</i>) my home, my family, and all who are -dear to me. Bless them with the knowledge of thy -continual presence, uphold them in all cares and -trials, sustain them with thy power; and grant that, -drawing nearer to thee and to each other, we may -ever rejoice in the fellowship of those who trust in -thy goodness and thy love; through Jesus Christ our -Lord. <i>Amen.</i></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_35">35</div> -</div> -<div> -<h2 id="ch4">Psalms</h2> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 1</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 Blessed <i>is</i> the man that walketh not in the counsel -of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, -nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 But his delight <i>is</i> in the law of the <span class="sc">Lord</span>; and in -his law doth he meditate day and night.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers -of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; -his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth -shall prosper.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 The ungodly <i>are</i> not so: but <i>are</i> like the chaff -which the wind driveth away.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the -judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the -righteous.</p> -<p class="psalm">6 For the <span class="sc">Lord</span> knoweth the way of the righteous: -but the way of the ungodly shall perish.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 15</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 <span class="sc">Lord</span>, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who -shall dwell in thy holy hill?</p> -<p class="psalm">2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, -and speaketh the truth in his heart.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 <i>He that</i> backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth -evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against -his neighbour.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but -he honoureth them that fear the <span class="sc">Lord</span>. <i>He that</i> -sweareth to <i>his own</i> hurt, and changeth not.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 <i>He that</i> putteth not out his money to usury, -nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth -these <i>things</i> shall never be moved.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_36">36</div> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 19</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the -firmament sheweth his handywork.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto -night sheweth knowledge.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 <i>There is</i> no speech nor language, <i>where</i> their -voice is not heard.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and -their words to the end of the world. In them hath he -set a tabernacle for the sun.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 Which <i>is</i> as a bridegroom coming out of his -chamber, <i>and</i> rejoiceth as a strong man to run a -race.</p> -<p class="psalm">6 His going forth <i>is</i> from the end of the heaven, -and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing -hid from the heat thereof.</p> -<p class="psalm">7 The law of the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> perfect, converting the -soul: the testimony of the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> sure, making wise -the simple.</p> -<p class="psalm">8 The statutes of the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>are</i> right, rejoicing the -heart: the commandment of the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> pure, enlightening -the eyes.</p> -<p class="psalm">9 The fear of the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> clean, enduring for ever: -the judgments of the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>are</i> true <i>and</i> righteous -altogether.</p> -<p class="psalm">10 More to be desired <i>are they</i> than gold, yea, than -much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the -honeycomb.</p> -<p class="psalm">11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: <i>and</i> -in keeping of them <i>there is</i> great reward.</p> -<p class="psalm">12 Who can understand <i>his</i> errors? cleanse thou me -from secret <i>faults</i>.</p> -<p class="psalm">13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous -<i>sins</i>; let them not have dominion over me: then shall -<span class="pb" id="Page_37">37</span> -I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great -transgression.</p> -<p class="psalm">14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation -of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O <span class="sc">Lord</span>, my -strength, and my redeemer.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 23</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 The <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> my shepherd; I shall not want.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: -he leadeth me beside the still waters.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths -of righteousness for his name’s sake.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the -shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou <i>art</i> with -me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence -of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; -my cup runneth over.</p> -<p class="psalm">6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all -the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of -the <span class="sc">Lord</span> for ever.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 43</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against -an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful -and unjust man.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 For thou <i>art</i> the God of my strength: why dost -thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the -oppression of the enemy?</p> -<p class="psalm">3 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead -me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy -tabernacles.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God -my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise -thee, O God my God.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_38">38</div> -<p class="psalm">5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art -thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall -yet praise him, <i>who is</i> the health of my countenance, -and my God.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 46</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 God <i>is</i> our refuge and strength, a very present -help in trouble.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be -removed, and though the mountains be carried into -the midst of the sea;</p> -<p class="psalm">3 <i>Though</i> the waters thereof roar <i>and</i> be troubled, -<i>though</i> the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. -Selah.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 <i>There is</i> a river, the streams whereof shall make -glad the city of God, the holy <i>place</i> of the tabernacles -of the most High.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 God <i>is</i> in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: -God shall help her, <i>and that</i> right early.</p> -<p class="psalm">6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: -he uttered his voice, the earth melted.</p> -<p class="psalm">7 The <span class="sc">Lord</span> of hosts <i>is</i> with us; the God of Jacob -<i>is</i> our refuge. Selah.</p> -<p class="psalm">8 Come, behold the works of the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, what -desolations he hath made in the earth.</p> -<p class="psalm">9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the -earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in -sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.</p> -<p class="psalm">10 Be still, and know that I <i>am</i> God: I will be -exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the -earth.</p> -<p class="psalm">11 The <span class="sc">Lord</span> of hosts <i>is</i> with us; the God of Jacob -<i>is</i> our refuge. Selah.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_39">39</div> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 91</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most -High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 I will say of the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, <i>He is</i> my refuge and my -fortress: my God; in him will I trust.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the -fowler, <i>and</i> from the noisome pestilence.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under -his wings shalt thou trust: his truth <i>shall be thy</i> shield -and buckler.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; -<i>nor</i> for the arrow <i>that</i> flieth by day;</p> -<p class="psalm">6 <i>Nor</i> for the pestilence <i>that</i> walketh in darkness; -<i>nor</i> for the destruction <i>that</i> wasteth at noonday.</p> -<p class="psalm">7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand -at thy right hand; <i>but</i> it shall not come nigh -thee.</p> -<p class="psalm">8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the -reward of the wicked.</p> -<p class="psalm">9 Because thou hast made the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, <i>which is</i> my -refuge, <i>even</i> the most High, thy habitation;</p> -<p class="psalm">10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any -plague come nigh thy dwelling.</p> -<p class="psalm">11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to -keep thee in all thy ways.</p> -<p class="psalm">12 They shall bear thee up in <i>their</i> hands, lest thou -dash thy foot against a stone.</p> -<p class="psalm">13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: -the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample -under feet.</p> -<p class="psalm">14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore -will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he -hath known my name.</p> -<p class="psalm">15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: -<span class="pb" id="Page_40">40</span> -I <i>will be</i> with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and -honour him.</p> -<p class="psalm">16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him -my salvation.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 95</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 O come, let us sing unto the <span class="sc">Lord</span>: let us make a -joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, -and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 For the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> a great God, and a great King -above all gods.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 In his hand <i>are</i> the deep places of the earth: the -strength of the hills <i>is</i> his also.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 The sea <i>is</i> his, and he made it: and his hands -formed the dry <i>land</i>.</p> -<p class="psalm">6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel -before the <span class="sc">Lord</span> our maker.</p> -<p class="psalm">7 For he <i>is</i> our God; and we <i>are</i> the people of his -pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will -hear his voice,</p> -<p class="psalm">8 Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, -<i>and</i> as <i>in</i> the day of temptation in the wilderness:</p> -<p class="psalm">9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and -saw my work.</p> -<p class="psalm">10 Forty years long was I grieved with <i>this</i> generation, -and said, It <i>is</i> a people that do err in their heart, -and they have not known my ways:</p> -<p class="psalm">11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they -should not enter into my rest.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 96</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 O sing unto the <span class="sc">Lord</span> a new song: sing unto the -<span class="sc">Lord</span>, all the earth.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_41">41</div> -<p class="psalm">2 Sing unto the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, bless his name; shew forth -his salvation from day to day.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders -among all people.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 For the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> great, and greatly to be praised: -he <i>is</i> to be feared above all gods.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 For all the gods of the nations <i>are</i> idols: but the -<span class="sc">Lord</span> made the heavens.</p> -<p class="psalm">6 Honour and majesty <i>are</i> before him: strength -and beauty <i>are</i> in his sanctuary.</p> -<p class="psalm">7 Give unto the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, O ye kindreds of the people, -give unto the <span class="sc">Lord</span> glory and strength.</p> -<p class="psalm">8 Give unto the <span class="sc">Lord</span> the glory <i>due unto</i> his name: -bring an offering, and come into his courts.</p> -<p class="psalm">9 O worship the <span class="sc">Lord</span> in the beauty of holiness: -fear before him, all the earth.</p> -<p class="psalm">10 Say among the heathen <i>that</i> the <span class="sc">Lord</span> reigneth: -the world also shall be established that it shall not be -moved: he shall judge the people righteously.</p> -<p class="psalm">11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be -glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.</p> -<p class="psalm">12 Let the field be joyful, and all that <i>is</i> therein: -then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice</p> -<p class="psalm">13 Before the <span class="sc">Lord</span>: for he cometh, for he cometh -to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with -righteousness, and the people with his truth.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 100</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 Make a joyful noise unto the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, all ye lands.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 Serve the <span class="sc">Lord</span> with gladness: come before his -presence with singing.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 Know ye that the <span class="sc">Lord</span> he <i>is</i> God: <i>it is</i> he <i>that</i> -hath made us, and not we ourselves; <i>we are</i> his people, -and the sheep of his pasture.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_42">42</div> -<p class="psalm">4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, <i>and</i> into -his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, <i>and</i> -bless his name.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 For the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> good; his mercy <i>is</i> everlasting; -and his truth <i>endureth</i> to all generations.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 103</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 Bless the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, O my soul: and all that is within -me, <i>bless</i> his holy name.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 Bless the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, O my soul, and forget not all his -benefits:</p> -<p class="psalm">3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth -all thy diseases;</p> -<p class="psalm">4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who -crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;</p> -<p class="psalm">5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good <i>things</i>; <i>so -that</i> thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.</p> -<p class="psalm">6 The <span class="sc">Lord</span> executeth righteousness and judgment -for all that are oppressed.</p> -<p class="psalm">7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts -unto the children of Israel.</p> -<p class="psalm">8 The <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> merciful and gracious, slow to anger, -and plenteous in mercy.</p> -<p class="psalm">9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep -<i>his anger</i> for ever.</p> -<p class="psalm">10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor -rewarded us according to our iniquities.</p> -<p class="psalm">11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, <i>so</i> -great is his mercy toward them that fear him.</p> -<p class="psalm">12 As far as the east is from the west, <i>so</i> far hath -he removed our transgressions from us.</p> -<p class="psalm">13 Like as a father pitieth <i>his</i> children, <i>so</i> the -<span class="sc">Lord</span> pitieth them that fear him.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_43">43</div> -<p class="psalm">14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth -that we <i>are</i> dust.</p> -<p class="psalm">15 <i>As for</i> man, his days <i>are</i> as grass: as a flower -of the field, so he flourisheth.</p> -<p class="psalm">16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; -and the place thereof shall know it no more.</p> -<p class="psalm">17 But the mercy of the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> from everlasting to -everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness -unto children’s children;</p> -<p class="psalm">18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that -remember his commandments to do them.</p> -<p class="psalm">19 The <span class="sc">Lord</span> hath prepared his throne in the -heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.</p> -<p class="psalm">20 Bless the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, ye his angels, that excel in -strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto -the voice of his word.</p> -<p class="psalm">21 Bless ye the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, all <i>ye</i> his hosts; <i>ye</i> ministers -of his, that do his pleasure.</p> -<p class="psalm">22 Bless the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, all his works in all places of his -dominion: bless the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, O my soul.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 121</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from -whence cometh my help.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 My help <i>cometh</i> from the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, which made -heaven and earth.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that -keepeth thee will not slumber.</p> -<p class="psalm">4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither -slumber nor sleep.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 The <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> thy keeper: the <span class="sc">Lord</span> <i>is</i> thy shade -upon thy right hand.</p> -<p class="psalm">6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the -moon by night.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_44">44</div> -<p class="psalm">7 The <span class="sc">Lord</span> shall preserve thee from all evil: he -shall preserve thy soul.</p> -<p class="psalm">8 The <span class="sc">Lord</span> shall preserve thy going out and thy -coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.</p> -<h3 class="psalm"><span class="scripRef">Psalm 130</span></h3> -<p class="psalm">1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O <span class="sc">Lord</span>.</p> -<p class="psalm">2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive -to the voice of my supplications.</p> -<p class="psalm">3 If thou, <span class="sc">Lord</span>, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, -who shall stand?</p> -<p class="psalm">4 But <i>there is</i> forgiveness with thee, that thou -mayest be feared.</p> -<p class="psalm">5 I wait for the <span class="sc">Lord</span>, my soul doth wait, and in -his word do I hope.</p> -<p class="psalm">6 My soul <i>waiteth</i> for the Lord more than they -that watch for the morning: <i>I say, more than</i> they -that watch for the morning.</p> -<p class="psalm">7 Let Israel hope in the <span class="sc">Lord</span>: for with the <span class="sc">Lord</span> -<i>there is</i> mercy, and with him <i>is</i> plenteous redemption.</p> -<p class="psalm">8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.</p> -<p class="tb"><span class="small"><span class="sc">Note</span>: The Psalms, as printed herein, are from the Authorized -Version of the Bible.</span></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_45">45</div> -</div> -<div> -<h2 id="ch5">Bible Readings</h2> -<p class="prayer">Come now, and let us reason together, saith the -<span class="sc">Lord</span>: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as -white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they -shall be as wool. <span class="scripRef">Isaiah 1:18</span></p> -<p class="prayer">Fear thou not; for I <i>am</i> with thee: be not dismayed; -for I <i>am</i> thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will -help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand -of my righteousness. <span class="scripRef">Isaiah 41:10</span></p> -<p class="prayer">Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the -earth: for I <i>am</i> God, and <i>there is</i> none else. <span class="scripRef">Isaiah 45:22</span></p> -<p class="prayer">He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and -what doth the <span class="sc">Lord</span> require of thee, but to do justly, -and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? -<span class="scripRef">Micah 6:8</span></p> -<p class="prayer">For the Son of man is come to seek and to save -that which was lost. <span class="scripRef">Luke 19:10</span></p> -<p class="prayer">This <i>is</i> a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, -that Christ Jesus came into the world to save -sinners; of whom I am chief. <span class="scripRef">I Timothy 1:15</span></p> -<p class="ppassage">28 Come unto me, all <i>ye</i> that labour and are -heavy laden, and I will give you rest.</p> -<p class="ipassage">29 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.</p> -<p class="ipassage">30 For my yoke <i>is</i> easy, and my burden is light. -<span class="scripRef">Matthew 11:28-30</span></p> -<p class="ppassage">9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he -shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find -pasture.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_46">46</div> -<p class="ipassage">10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to -kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have -life, and that they might have <i>it</i> more abundantly.</p> -<p class="ipassage">11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd -giveth his life for the sheep. <span class="scripRef">John 10:9-11</span></p> -<p class="ppassage">1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in -God, believe also in me.</p> -<p class="ipassage">2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if <i>it -were</i> not <i>so</i>, I would have told you. I go to prepare a -place for you.</p> -<p class="ipassage">3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will -come again, and receive you unto myself; that where -I am, <i>there</i> ye may be also.</p> -<p class="ipassage">4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. -<span class="scripRef">John 14:1-4</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">More than Conquerors</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? -<i>shall</i> tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, -or nakedness, or peril, or sword?</p> -<p class="ipassage">36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the -day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.</p> -<p class="ipassage">37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors -through him that loved us.</p> -<p class="ipassage">38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor -life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor -things present, nor things to come,</p> -<p class="ipassage">39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, -shall be able to separate us from the love of God, -which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. <span class="scripRef">Romans 8:35-39</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Prize-Winner</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run -all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may -obtain.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_47">47</div> -<p class="ipassage">25 And every man that striveth for the mastery -is temperate in all things. Now they <i>do it</i> to obtain a -corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.</p> -<p class="ipassage">26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, -not as one that beateth the air:</p> -<p class="ipassage">27 But I keep under my body, and bring <i>it</i> into -subjection: lest that by any means, when I have -preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. -<span class="scripRef">1 Corinthians 9:24-27</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Peace of God</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: <i>and</i> again I say, Rejoice.</p> -<p class="ipassage">5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The -Lord <i>is</i> at hand.</p> -<p class="ipassage">6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by -prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your -requests be made known unto God.</p> -<p class="ipassage">7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, -shall keep your hearts and minds through -Christ Jesus.</p> -<p class="ipassage">8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, -whatsoever things <i>are</i> honest, whatsoever things <i>are</i> -just, whatsoever things <i>are</i> pure, whatsoever things -<i>are</i> lovely, whatsoever things <i>are</i> of good report; if -<i>there be</i> any virtue, and if <i>there be</i> any praise, think on -these things. <span class="scripRef">Philippians 4:4-8</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Beatitudes</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a -mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came -unto him:</p> -<p class="ipassage">2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, -saying,</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_48">48</div> -<p class="ipassage">3 Blessed <i>are</i> the poor in spirit: for theirs is the -kingdom of heaven.</p> -<p class="ipassage">4 Blessed <i>are</i> they that mourn: for they shall be -comforted.</p> -<p class="ipassage">5 Blessed <i>are</i> the meek: for they shall inherit the -earth.</p> -<p class="ipassage">6 Blessed <i>are</i> they which do hunger and thirst after -righteousness: for they shall be filled.</p> -<p class="ipassage">7 Blessed <i>are</i> the merciful: for they shall obtain -mercy.</p> -<p class="ipassage">8 Blessed <i>are</i> the pure in heart: for they shall see -God.</p> -<p class="ipassage">9 Blessed <i>are</i> the peacemakers: for they shall be -called the children of God.</p> -<p class="ipassage">10 Blessed <i>are</i> they which are persecuted for -righteousness’ sake: for their’s is the kingdom of -heaven.</p> -<p class="ipassage">11 Blessed are ye, when <i>men</i> shall revile you, and -persecute <i>you</i>, and shall say all manner of evil against -you falsely, for my sake.</p> -<p class="ipassage">12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great <i>is</i> your -reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets -which were before you.</p> -<p class="ipassage">13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt -have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it -is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, -and to be trodden under foot of men.</p> -<p class="ipassage">14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set -on an hill cannot be hid.</p> -<p class="ipassage">15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under -a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light -unto all that are in the house.</p> -<p class="ipassage">16 Let your light so shine before men, that they -may see your good works, and glorify your Father -which is in heaven. <span class="scripRef">Matthew 5:1-16</span></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_49">49</div> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">Prayer</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as -the hypocrites <i>are</i>: for they love to pray standing in -the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that -they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, -They have their reward.</p> -<p class="ipassage">6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy -closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to -thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which -seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.</p> -<p class="ipassage">7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as -the heathen <i>do</i>: for they think that they shall be -heard for their much speaking.</p> -<p class="ipassage">8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your -Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before -ye ask him.</p> -<p class="ipassage">9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father -which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.</p> -<p class="ipassage">10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, -as <i>it is</i> in heaven.</p> -<p class="ipassage">11 Give us this day our daily bread.</p> -<p class="ipassage">12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our -debtors.</p> -<p class="ipassage">13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver -us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, -and the glory, for ever. Amen.</p> -<p class="ipassage">14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your -heavenly Father will also forgive you:</p> -<p class="ipassage">15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, -neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. <span class="scripRef">Matthew 6:5-12</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Father’s Kingdom</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for -your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; -<span class="pb" id="Page_50">50</span> -nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not -the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?</p> -<p class="ipassage">26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, -neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your -heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better -than they?</p> -<p class="ipassage">27 Which of you by taking thought can add one -cubit unto his stature?</p> -<p class="ipassage">28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider -the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, -neither do they spin:</p> -<p class="ipassage">29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon -in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.</p> -<p class="ipassage">30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the -field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the -oven, <i>shall he</i> not much more <i>clothe</i> you, O ye of little -faith?</p> -<p class="ipassage">31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall -we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal -shall we be clothed?</p> -<p class="ipassage">32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles -seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye -have need of all these things.</p> -<p class="ipassage">33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his -righteousness; and all these things shall be added -unto you.</p> -<p class="ipassage">34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for -the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. -Sufficient unto the day <i>is</i> the evil thereof. <span class="scripRef">Matthew 6:25-34</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Prodigal Son</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">11 And he said, A certain man had two sons:</p> -<p class="ipassage">12 And the younger of them said to <i>his</i> father, -<span class="pb" id="Page_51">51</span> -Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth <i>to -me</i>. And he divided unto them <i>his</i> living.</p> -<p class="ipassage">13 And not many days after the younger son -gathered all together, and took his journey into a -far country, and there wasted his substance with -riotous living.</p> -<p class="ipassage">14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty -famine in that land; and he began to be in want.</p> -<p class="ipassage">15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of -that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed -swine.</p> -<p class="ipassage">16 And he would fain have filled his belly with -the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave -unto him.</p> -<p class="ipassage">17 And when he came to himself, he said, How -many hired servants of my father’s have bread -enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!</p> -<p class="ipassage">18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say -unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and -before thee,</p> -<p class="ipassage">19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: -make me as one of thy hired servants.</p> -<p class="ipassage">20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when -he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and -had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and -kissed him.</p> -<p class="ipassage">21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have -sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no -more worthy to be called thy son.</p> -<p class="ipassage">22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth -the best robe, and put <i>it</i> on him; and put a ring on -his hand, and shoes on <i>his</i> feet:</p> -<p class="ipassage">23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill <i>it</i>; -and let us eat, and be merry:</p> -<p class="ipassage">24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; -<span class="pb" id="Page_52">52</span> -he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. -<span class="scripRef">Luke 15:11-24</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Pharisee and the Publican</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">9 And he spake this parable unto certain which -trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and -despised others:</p> -<p class="ipassage">10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the -one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.</p> -<p class="ipassage">11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with -himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other -men <i>are</i>, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as -this publican.</p> -<p class="ipassage">12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that -I possess.</p> -<p class="ipassage">13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not -lift up so much as <i>his</i> eyes unto heaven, but smote -upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.</p> -<p class="ipassage">14 I tell you, this man went down to his house -justified <i>rather</i> than the other: for every one that -exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth -himself shall be exalted. <span class="scripRef">Luke 18:9-14</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Saviour of the World</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his -only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him -should not perish, but have everlasting life.</p> -<p class="ipassage">17 For God sent not his Son into the world to -condemn the world; but that the world through him -might be saved.</p> -<p class="ipassage">18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: -but he that believeth not is condemned already, because -he hath not believed in the name of the only -begotten Son of God.</p> -<p class="ipassage">19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come -<span class="pb" id="Page_53">53</span> -into the world, and men loved darkness rather than -light, because their deeds were evil.</p> -<p class="ipassage">20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, -neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be -reproved.</p> -<p class="ipassage">21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, -that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are -wrought in God. <span class="scripRef">John 3:16-21</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">Christian Love</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of -angels, and have not charity, I am become <i>as</i> sounding -brass, or a tinkling cymbal.</p> -<p class="ipassage">2 And though I have <i>the gift</i> of prophecy, and understand -all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though -I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, -and have not charity, I am nothing.</p> -<p class="ipassage">3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed <i>the -poor</i>, and though I give my body to be burned, and -have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.</p> -<p class="ipassage">4 Charity suffereth long, <i>and</i> is kind; charity envieth -not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,</p> -<p class="ipassage">5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her -own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;</p> -<p class="ipassage">6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the -truth;</p> -<p class="ipassage">7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth -all things, endureth all things.</p> -<p class="ipassage">8 Charity never faileth: but whether <i>there be</i> prophecies, -they shall fail; whether <i>there be</i> tongues, they -shall cease; whether <i>there be</i> knowledge, it shall vanish -away.</p> -<p class="ipassage">9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.</p> -<p class="ipassage">10 But when that which is perfect is come, then -that which is in part shall be done away.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_54">54</div> -<p class="ipassage">11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood -as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became -a man, I put away childish things.</p> -<p class="ipassage">12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but -then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall -I know even as also I am known.</p> -<p class="ipassage">13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these -three; but the greatest of these <i>is</i> charity. <span class="scripRef">1 Corinthians 13:1-13</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Armour of God</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, -and in the power of his might.</p> -<p class="ipassage">11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may -be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.</p> -<p class="ipassage">12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but -against principalities, against powers, against the -rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual -wickedness in high <i>places</i>.</p> -<p class="ipassage">13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of -God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil -day, and having done all, to stand.</p> -<p class="ipassage">14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about -with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;</p> -<p class="ipassage">15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the -gospel of peace;</p> -<p class="ipassage">16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith -ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the -wicked.</p> -<p class="ipassage">17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the -sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:</p> -<p class="ipassage">18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication -in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance -and supplication for all saints;</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_55">55</div> -<p class="ipassage">19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto -me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known -the mystery of the gospel,</p> -<p class="ipassage">20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that -therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. -<span class="scripRef">Ephesians 6:10-20</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The High Calling of God</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted -loss for Christ.</p> -<p class="ipassage">8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things <i>but</i> loss -for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus -my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all -things, and do count them <i>but</i> dung, that I may win -Christ,</p> -<p class="ipassage">9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, -which is of the law, but that which is through -the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God -by faith:</p> -<p class="ipassage">10 That I may know him, and the power of his -resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being -made conformable unto his death;</p> -<p class="ipassage">11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection -of the dead.</p> -<p class="ipassage">12 Not as though I had already attained, either -were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may -apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of -Christ Jesus.</p> -<p class="ipassage">13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: -but <i>this</i> one thing <i>I do</i>, forgetting those -things which are behind, and reaching forth unto -those things which are before,</p> -<p class="ipassage">14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the -high calling of God in Christ Jesus. <span class="scripRef">Philippians 3:7-14</span></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_56">56</div> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Reward of Loyalty</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">43 And in the midst of them there was a young -man of a high stature, taller than all the rest, and -upon every one of their heads he set crowns, and was -more exalted; which I marvelled at greatly.</p> -<p class="ipassage">44 So I asked the angel, and said, Sir, what are -these?</p> -<p class="ipassage">45 He answered and said unto me, These be they -that have put off the mortal clothing, and put on -the immortal, and have confessed the name of God: -now are they crowned, and receive palms.</p> -<p class="ipassage">46 Then said I unto the angel, What young person -is it that crowneth them, and giveth them palms in -their hands?</p> -<p class="ipassage">47 So he answered and said unto me, It is the Son -of God, whom they have confessed in the world. Then -began I greatly to commend them that stood so stiffly -for the name of the Lord.</p> -<p class="ipassage">48 Then the angel said unto me, Go thy way, and -tell my people what manner of things, and how great -wonders of the Lord thy God, thou hast seen. <span class="scripRef">II Esdras 2:43-48</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">Pure Religion</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.</p> -<p class="ipassage">17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from -above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with -whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.</p> -<p class="ipassage">18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of -truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his -creatures.</p> -<p class="ipassage">19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man -be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:</p> -<p class="ipassage">20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness -of God.</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_57">57</div> -<p class="ipassage">21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity -of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted -word, which is able to save your souls.</p> -<p class="ipassage">22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers -only, deceiving your own selves.</p> -<p class="ipassage">23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a -doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face -in a glass:</p> -<p class="ipassage">24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, -and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he -was.</p> -<p class="ipassage">25 For whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, -and continueth <i>therein</i>, he being not a forgetful -hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be -blessed in his deed.</p> -<p class="ipassage">26 If any man among you seem to be religious, -and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own -heart, this man’s religion <i>is</i> vain.</p> -<p class="ipassage">27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the -Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in -their affliction, <i>and</i> to keep himself unspotted from -the world. <span class="scripRef">James 1:16-27</span></p> -<h3 class="prayer"><span class="sc">The Vision of the Future</span></h3> -<p class="ppassage">9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, -which no man could number, of all nations, and -kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the -throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white -robes, and palms in their hands;</p> -<p class="ipassage">10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation -to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto -the Lamb.</p> -<p class="ipassage">11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, -and <i>about</i> the elders and the four beasts, and fell -before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_58">58</div> -<p class="ipassage">12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, -and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and -might, <i>be</i> unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.</p> -<p class="ipassage">13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto -me, What are these which are arrayed in white -robes? and whence came they?</p> -<p class="ipassage">14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And -he said to me, These are they which came out of -great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and -made them white in the blood of the Lamb.</p> -<p class="ipassage">15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, -and serve him day and night in his temple: and he -that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.</p> -<p class="ipassage">16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any -more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any -heat.</p> -<p class="ipassage">17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the -throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto -living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away -all tears from their eyes. <span class="scripRef">Revelation 7:9-17</span></p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_59">59</div> -</div> -<div> -<h2 id="ch6">Hymns</h2> -<blockquote> -<p>Numbers in parentheses indicate number of hymn in -The Wayside Hymnal, published by the Forward Movement -Commission of the Episcopal Church, to be obtained at -5 cents per copy for quantities of 5 or more copies. -Address: <i>Sharon, Pa.</i> This hymnal includes music -for each hymn.</p> -</blockquote> -<div id="c1" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">1.<span class="hst"> (3)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>O saving Victim, opening wide</p> -<p class="t">The gate of heaven to man below,</p> -<p class="t0">Our foes press on from every side,</p> -<p class="t">Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>All praise and thanks to thee ascend</p> -<p class="t">For evermore, blest One in Three;</p> -<p class="t0">O grant us life that shall not end,</p> -<p class="t">In our true native land with thee.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c2" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">2.<span class="hst"> (4)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>I need thee every hour,</p> -<p class="t">Most gracious Lord;</p> -<p class="t0">No tender voice like thine</p> -<p class="t">Can peace afford.</p> -<p class="t2"><i>I need thee, O I need thee,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>Every hour I need thee;</i></p> -<p class="t2"><i>O bless me now, my Saviour,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>I come to thee!</i></p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>I need thee every hour;</p> -<p class="t">Stay thou near by;</p> -<p class="t0">Temptations lose their power</p> -<p class="t">When thou art nigh.</p> -<p class="t2"><i>I need thee, O I need thee,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>Every hour I need thee;</i></p> -<p class="t2"><i>O bless me now, my Saviour,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>I come to thee!</i></p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_60">60</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>I need thee every hour,</p> -<p class="t">In joy or pain;</p> -<p class="t0">Come quickly and abide,</p> -<p class="t">Or life is vain.</p> -<p class="t2"><i>I need thee, O I need thee,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>Every hour I need thee;</i></p> -<p class="t2"><i>O bless me now, my Saviour,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>I come to thee!</i></p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>I need thee every hour;</p> -<p class="t">Teach me thy will;</p> -<p class="t0">And thy rich promises</p> -<p class="t">In me fulfil.</p> -<p class="t2"><i>I need thee, O I need thee,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>Every hour I need thee;</i></p> -<p class="t2"><i>O bless me now, my Saviour,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>I come to thee!</i></p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>I need thee every hour,</p> -<p class="t">Most Holy One;</p> -<p class="t0">O make me thine indeed,</p> -<p class="t">Thou blessed Son!</p> -<p class="t2"><i>I need thee, O I need thee,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>Every hour I need thee;</i></p> -<p class="t2"><i>O bless me now, my Saviour,</i></p> -<p class="t3"><i>I come to thee!</i><span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c3" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">3.<span class="hst"> (5)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Abide with me: fast falls the eventide;</p> -<p class="t0">The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide:</p> -<p class="t0">When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,</p> -<p class="t0">Help of the helpless, O abide with me.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_61">61</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;</p> -<p class="t0">Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away,</p> -<p class="t0">Change and decay in all around I see;</p> -<p class="t0">O thou who changest not, abide with me.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>I need thy presence every passing hour;</p> -<p class="t0">What but thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?</p> -<p class="t0">Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be?</p> -<p class="t0">Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless:</p> -<p class="t0">Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.</p> -<p class="t0">Where is death’s sting? where, grave, thy victory?</p> -<p class="t0">I triumph still, if thou abide with me.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes:</p> -<p class="t0">Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies:</p> -<p class="t0">Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee:</p> -<p class="t0">In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c4" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">4.<span class="hst"> (7)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear,</p> -<p class="t0">It is not night if thou be near;</p> -<p class="t0">O may no earth-born cloud arise</p> -<p class="t0">To hide thee from thy servant’s eyes.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>When the soft dews of kindly sleep</p> -<p class="t0">My weary eyelids gently steep,</p> -<p class="t0">Be my last thought, how sweet to rest</p> -<p class="t0">For ever on my Saviour’s breast.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Abide with me from morn till eve,</p> -<p class="t0">For without thee I cannot live;</p> -<p class="t0">Abide with me when night is nigh,</p> -<p class="t0">For without thee I dare not die.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_62">62</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>If some poor wandering child of thine</p> -<p class="t0">Have spurned to-day the voice divine,</p> -<p class="t0">Now, Lord, the gracious work begin;</p> -<p class="t0">Let him no more lie down in sin.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Watch by the sick; enrich the poor</p> -<p class="t0">With blessings from thy boundless store;</p> -<p class="t0">Be every mourner’s sleep to-night,</p> -<p class="t0">Like infant’s slumbers, pure and light.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">6 </span>Come near and bless us when we wake,</p> -<p class="t0">Ere through the world our way we take,</p> -<p class="t0">Till in the ocean of thy love</p> -<p class="t0">We lose ourselves in heaven above.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c5" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">5.<span class="hst"> (9)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Now the day is over,</p> -<p class="t">Night is drawing nigh,</p> -<p class="t0">Shadows of the evening</p> -<p class="t">Steal across the sky.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Jesus, give the weary</p> -<p class="t">Calm and sweet repose;</p> -<p class="t0">With thy tenderest blessing</p> -<p class="t">May our eyelids close.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Grant to little children</p> -<p class="t">Visions bright of thee;</p> -<p class="t0">Guard the sailors tossing</p> -<p class="t">On the deep, blue sea.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Comfort every sufferer</p> -<p class="t">Watching late in pain;</p> -<p class="t0">Those who plan some evil</p> -<p class="t">From their sin restrain.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_63">63</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Through the long night watches,</p> -<p class="t">May thine angels spread</p> -<p class="t0">Their white wings above me,</p> -<p class="t">Watching round my bed.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">6 </span>When the morning wakens,</p> -<p class="t">Then may I arise</p> -<p class="t0">Pure, and fresh, and sinless</p> -<p class="t">In thy holy eyes.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c6" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">6.<span class="hst"> (11)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,</p> -<p class="t">Pilgrim through this barren land,</p> -<p class="t0">I am weak, but thou art mighty;</p> -<p class="t">Hold me with thy powerful hand.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Open now the crystal fountains</p> -<p class="t">Whence the living waters flow;</p> -<p class="t0">Let the fiery, cloudy pillar</p> -<p class="t">Lead me all my journey through.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Feed me with the heavenly manna</p> -<p class="t">In this barren wilderness;</p> -<p class="t0">Be my sword, and shield, and banner,</p> -<p class="t">Be the Lord my Righteousness.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>When I tread the verge of Jordan,</p> -<p class="t">Bid my anxious fears subside;</p> -<p class="t0">Death of death, and hell’s destruction,</p> -<p class="t">Land me safe on Canaan’s side.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_64">64</div> -<div id="c7" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">7.<span class="hst"> (16)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>O little town of Bethlehem,</p> -<p class="t">How still we see thee lie!</p> -<p class="t0">Above thy deep and dreamless sleep</p> -<p class="t">The silent stars go by;</p> -<p class="t0">Yet in thy dark streets shineth</p> -<p class="t">The everlasting Light;</p> -<p class="t0">The hopes and fears of all the years</p> -<p class="t">Are met in thee to-night.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>For Christ is born of Mary,</p> -<p class="t">And gathered all above,</p> -<p class="t0">While mortals sleep, the angels keep</p> -<p class="t">Their watch of wondering love.</p> -<p class="t0">O morning stars, together</p> -<p class="t">Proclaim the holy birth!</p> -<p class="t0">And praises sing to God the King,</p> -<p class="t">And peace to men on earth.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>How silently, how silently,</p> -<p class="t">The wondrous gift is given!</p> -<p class="t0">So God imparts to human hearts</p> -<p class="t">The blessings of his heaven.</p> -<p class="t0">No ear may hear his coming,</p> -<p class="t">But in this world of sin,</p> -<p class="t0">Where meek souls will receive him, still</p> -<p class="t">The dear Christ enters in.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>O holy Child of Bethlehem!</p> -<p class="t">Descend to us, we pray;</p> -<p class="t0">Cast out our sin and enter in,</p> -<p class="t">Be born in us to-day.</p> -<p class="t0">We hear the Christmas angels</p> -<p class="t">The great glad tidings tell;</p> -<p class="t0">O come to us, abide with us,</p> -<p class="t">Our Lord Emmanuel!<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_65">65</div> -<div id="c8" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">8.<span class="hst"> (17)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t2"><span class="vn">1 </span>O come, all ye faithful,</p> -<p class="t2">Joyful and triumphant,</p> -<p class="t0">O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;</p> -<p class="t2">Come and behold him</p> -<p class="t2">Born the King of angels;</p> -<p class="t2">O come, let us adore him,</p> -<p class="t2">O come, let us adore him,</p> -<p class="t0">O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t2"><span class="vn">2 </span>God of God,</p> -<p class="t2">Light of Light,</p> -<p class="t0">Lo! He abhors not the Virgin’s womb:</p> -<p class="t2">Very God,</p> -<p class="t2">Begotten, not created;</p> -<p class="t2">O come, let us adore him, etc.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t2"><span class="vn">3 </span>Sing, choirs of angels,</p> -<p class="t2">Sing in exultation,</p> -<p class="t0">Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;</p> -<p class="t2">Glory to God</p> -<p class="t2">In the highest;</p> -<p class="t2">O come, let us adore him, etc.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t2"><span class="vn">4 </span>Yea, Lord, we greet thee,</p> -<p class="t2">Born this happy morning;</p> -<p class="t0">Jesus, to thee be glory given;</p> -<p class="t2">Word of the Father,</p> -<p class="t2">Now in flesh appearing;</p> -<p class="t2">O come, let us adore him, etc.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_66">66</div> -<div id="c9" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">9.<span class="hst"> (19)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Silent night, holy night,</p> -<p class="t0">All is calm, all is bright</p> -<p class="t0">Round yon virgin mother and child.</p> -<p class="t0">Holy infant so tender and mild,</p> -<p class="t0">Sleep in heavenly peace.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Silent night, holy night,</p> -<p class="t0">Shepherds quake at the sight,</p> -<p class="t0">Glories stream from heaven afar,</p> -<p class="t0">Heavenly hosts sing alleluia;</p> -<p class="t0">Christ, the Saviour, is born!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Silent night, holy night,</p> -<p class="t0">Son of God, love’s pure light</p> -<p class="t0">Radiant beams from thy holy face,</p> -<p class="t0">With the dawn of redeeming grace,</p> -<p class="t0">Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c10" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">10.<span class="hst"> (18)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,</p> -<p class="t0">Is laid for your faith in his excellent word!</p> -<p class="t0">What more can he say than to you he hath said,</p> -<p class="t0">You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled?</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>“Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed!</p> -<p class="t0">I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;</p> -<p class="t0">I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand.</p> -<p class="t0">Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>“When through the deep waters I call thee to go,</p> -<p class="t0">The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow;</p> -<p class="t0">For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,</p> -<p class="t0">And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_67">67</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>“When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,</p> -<p class="t0">My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply;</p> -<p class="t0">The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design</p> -<p class="t0">Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>“The soul that to Jesus hath fled for repose,</p> -<p class="t0">I will not, I will not desert to his foes;</p> -<p class="t0">That soul, though all hell shall endeavor to shake,</p> -<p class="t0">I’ll never, no, never, no, never forsake.”<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c11" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">11.<span class="hst"> (29)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>In the cross of Christ I glory,</p> -<p class="t">Towering o’er the wrecks of time;</p> -<p class="t0">All the light of sacred story</p> -<p class="t">Gathers round its head sublime.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>When the woes of life o’ertake me,</p> -<p class="t">Hopes deceive, and fears annoy,</p> -<p class="t0">Never shall the cross forsake me:</p> -<p class="t">Lo! it glows with peace and joy.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>When the sun of bliss is beaming</p> -<p class="t">Light and love upon my way,</p> -<p class="t0">From the cross the radiance streaming,</p> -<p class="t">Adds new luster to the day.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,</p> -<p class="t">By the cross are sanctified;</p> -<p class="t0">Peace is there that knows no measure,</p> -<p class="t">Joys that through all time abide.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>In the cross of Christ I glory,</p> -<p class="t">Towering o’er the wrecks of time;</p> -<p class="t0">All the light of sacred story</p> -<p class="t">Gathers round its head sublime.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_68">68</div> -<div id="c12" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">12.<span class="hst"> (30)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>When I survey the wondrous cross</p> -<p class="t">On which the Prince of Glory died,</p> -<p class="t0">My richest gain I count but loss,</p> -<p class="t">And pour contempt on all my pride.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,</p> -<p class="t">Save in the cross of Christ, my God:</p> -<p class="t0">All the vain things that charm me most,</p> -<p class="t">I sacrifice them to his blood.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>See, from his head, his hands, his feet,</p> -<p class="t">Sorrow and love flow mingled down!</p> -<p class="t0">Did e’er such love and sorrow meet?</p> -<p class="t">Or thorns compose so rich a crown?</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Were the whole realm of nature mine,</p> -<p class="t">That were a tribute far too small;</p> -<p class="t0">Love so amazing, so divine,</p> -<p class="t">Demands my soul, my life, my all.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c13" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">13.<span class="hst"> (34)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>The strife is o’er, the battle done,</p> -<p class="t0">The victory of life is won;</p> -<p class="t0">The song of triumph has begun.</p> -<p class="t11">Alleluia!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>The powers of death have done their worst,</p> -<p class="t0">But Christ their legions hath dispersed:</p> -<p class="t0">Let shout of holy joy outburst.</p> -<p class="t11">Alleluia!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>The three sad days are quickly sped,</p> -<p class="t0">He rises glorious from the dead:</p> -<p class="t0">All glory to our risen Head!</p> -<p class="t11">Alleluia!</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_69">69</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>He closed the yawning gates of hell,</p> -<p class="t0">The bars from heaven’s high portals fell;</p> -<p class="t0">Let hymns of praise his triumphs tell!</p> -<p class="t11">Alleluia!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Lord! by the stripes which wounded thee,</p> -<p class="t0">From death’s dread sting thy servants free,</p> -<p class="t0">That we may live and sing to thee.</p> -<p class="t11">Alleluia!<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c14" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">14.<span class="hst"> (36)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Crown him with many crowns,</p> -<p class="t">The Lamb upon his throne;</p> -<p class="t0">Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns</p> -<p class="t">All music but its own:</p> -<p class="t0">Awake, my soul, and sing</p> -<p class="t">Of him who died for thee,</p> -<p class="t0">And hail him as thy matchless King</p> -<p class="t">Through all eternity.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Crown him the Son of God</p> -<p class="t">Before the worlds began,</p> -<p class="t0">And ye, who tread where he hath trod,</p> -<p class="t">Crown him the Son of man;</p> -<p class="t0">Who every grief hath known</p> -<p class="t">That wrings the human breast,</p> -<p class="t0">And takes and bears them for his own,</p> -<p class="t">That all in him may rest.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Crown him the Lord of life,</p> -<p class="t">Who triumphed o’er the grave,</p> -<p class="t0">And rose victorious in the strife</p> -<p class="t">For those he came to save;</p> -<p class="t0">His glories now we sing</p> -<p class="t">Who died, and rose on high,</p> -<p class="t0">Who died, eternal life to bring,</p> -<p class="t">And lives that death may die.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_70">70</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Crown him of lords the Lord,</p> -<p class="t">Who over all doth reign,</p> -<p class="t0">Who once on earth, the Incarnate Word,</p> -<p class="t">For ransomed sinners slain,</p> -<p class="t0">Now lives in realms of light,</p> -<p class="t">Where saints with angels sing</p> -<p class="t0">Their songs before him day and night,</p> -<p class="t">Their God, Redeemer, King.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Crown him the Lord of heaven,</p> -<p class="t">Enthroned in worlds above;</p> -<p class="t0">Crown him the King, to whom is given</p> -<p class="t">The wondrous name of Love.</p> -<p class="t0">Crown him with many crowns,</p> -<p class="t">As thrones before him fall,</p> -<p class="t0">Crown him, ye kings, with many crowns,</p> -<p class="t">For he is King of all.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c15" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">15.<span class="hst"> (39)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!</p> -<p class="t">Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee:</p> -<p class="t0">Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty!</p> -<p class="t">God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Holy, Holy, Holy! all the saints adore thee,</p> -<p class="t">Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;</p> -<p class="t0">Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,</p> -<p class="t">Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide thee,</p> -<p class="t">Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,</p> -<p class="t0">Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,</p> -<p class="t">Perfect in power, in love, and purity.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_71">71</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!</p> -<p class="t">All thy works shall praise thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;</p> -<p class="t0">Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty!</p> -<p class="t">God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c16" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">16.<span class="hst"> (41)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Blest be the tie that binds</p> -<p class="t">Our hearts in Jesus’ love:</p> -<p class="t0">The fellowship of Christian minds</p> -<p class="t">Is like to that above.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Before our Father’s throne</p> -<p class="t">We pour united prayers;</p> -<p class="t0">Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one;</p> -<p class="t">Our comforts and our cares.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>We share our mutual woes,</p> -<p class="t">Our mutual burdens bear;</p> -<p class="t0">And often for each other flows</p> -<p class="t">The sympathizing tear.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>When we at death must part.</p> -<p class="t">Not like the world’s, our pain;</p> -<p class="t0">But one in Christ, and one in heart,</p> -<p class="t">We part to meet again.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>From sorrow, toil, and pain,</p> -<p class="t">And sin, we shall be free;</p> -<p class="t0">And perfect love and friendship reign</p> -<p class="t">Throughout eternity.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_72">72</div> -<div id="c17" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">17.<span class="hst"> (42)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>My faith looks up to thee,</p> -<p class="t0">Thou Lamb of Calvary,</p> -<p class="t">Saviour divine!</p> -<p class="t0">Now hear me while I pray;</p> -<p class="t0">Take all my guilt away;</p> -<p class="t0">O let me from this day</p> -<p class="t">Be wholly thine.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>May thy rich grace impart</p> -<p class="t0">Strength to my fainting heart.</p> -<p class="t">My zeal inspire;</p> -<p class="t0">As thou hast died for me,</p> -<p class="t0">O may my love to thee</p> -<p class="t0">Pure, warm, and changeless be,</p> -<p class="t">A living fire.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>While life’s dark maze I tread,</p> -<p class="t0">And griefs around me spread,</p> -<p class="t">Be thou my guide;</p> -<p class="t0">Bid darkness turn to day;</p> -<p class="t0">Wipe sorrow’s tears away;</p> -<p class="t0">Nor let me ever stray</p> -<p class="t">From thee aside!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>When ends life’s transient dream,</p> -<p class="t0">When death’s cold, sullen stream</p> -<p class="t">Shall o’er me roll;</p> -<p class="t0">Blest Saviour, then in love,</p> -<p class="t0">Fear and distrust remove;</p> -<p class="t0">O bear me safe above,</p> -<p class="t">A ransomed soul!<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_73">73</div> -<div id="c18" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">18.<span class="hst"> (43)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>All hail the power of Jesus’ Name!</p> -<p class="t">Let angels prostrate fall;</p> -<p class="t0">Bring forth the royal diadem,</p> -<p class="t">And crown him Lord of all!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Crown him, ye martyrs of our God,</p> -<p class="t">Who from his altar call:</p> -<p class="t0">Extol the Stem-of-Jesse’s rod,</p> -<p class="t">And crown him Lord of all!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Hail him, the Heir of David’s line,</p> -<p class="t">Whom David, Lord did call;</p> -<p class="t0">The God incarnate! Man divine!</p> -<p class="t">And crown him Lord of all!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Ye seed of Israel’s chosen race,</p> -<p class="t">Ye ransomed of the fall,</p> -<p class="t0">Hail him who saves you by his grace,</p> -<p class="t">And crown him Lord of all!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Sinners, whose love can ne’er forget</p> -<p class="t">The wormwood and the gall,</p> -<p class="t0">Go, spread your trophies at his feet,</p> -<p class="t">And crown him Lord of all!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">6 </span>Let every kindred, every tribe,</p> -<p class="t">Before him prostrate fall!</p> -<p class="t0">To him all majesty ascribe,</p> -<p class="t">And crown him Lord of all!<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_74">74</div> -<div id="c19" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">19.<span class="hst"> (45)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Rock of ages, cleft for me,</p> -<p class="t0">Let me hide myself in thee;</p> -<p class="t0">Let the water and the blood</p> -<p class="t0">From thy side, a healing flood,</p> -<p class="t0">Be of sin the double cure,</p> -<p class="t0">Save from wrath, and make me pure.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Should my tears for ever flow,</p> -<p class="t0">Should my zeal no languor know,</p> -<p class="t0">All for sin could not atone,</p> -<p class="t0">Thou must save, and thou alone;</p> -<p class="t0">In my hand no price I bring,</p> -<p class="t0">Simply to thy cross I cling.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>While I draw this fleeting breath,</p> -<p class="t0">When mine eyelids close in death,</p> -<p class="t0">When I rise to worlds unknown,</p> -<p class="t0">And behold thee on thy throne,</p> -<p class="t0">Rock of ages, cleft for me,</p> -<p class="t0">Let me hide myself in thee.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c20" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">20.<span class="hst"> (47)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Jesus, Lover of my soul,</p> -<p class="t">Let me to thy bosom fly,</p> -<p class="t0">While the nearer waters roll,</p> -<p class="t">While the tempest still is high:</p> -<p class="t0">Hide me, O my Saviour, hide,</p> -<p class="t">Till the storm of life be past;</p> -<p class="t0">Safe into the haven guide,</p> -<p class="t">O receive my soul at last!</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_75">75</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Other refuge have I none,</p> -<p class="t">Hangs my helpless soul on thee;</p> -<p class="t0">Leave, ah! leave me not alone,</p> -<p class="t">Still support and comfort me!</p> -<p class="t0">All my trust on thee is stayed;</p> -<p class="t">All my help from thee I bring;</p> -<p class="t0">Cover my defenceless head</p> -<p class="t">With the shadow of thy wing.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Plenteous grace with thee is found,</p> -<p class="t">Grace to cleanse from every sin;</p> -<p class="t0">Let the healing streams abound,</p> -<p class="t">Make and keep me pure within.</p> -<p class="t0">Thou of life the fountain art,</p> -<p class="t">Freely let me take of thee;</p> -<p class="t0">Spring thou up within my heart,</p> -<p class="t">Rise to all eternity.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c21" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">21.<span class="hst"> (48)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>O Love that wilt not let me go,</p> -<p class="t">I rest my weary soul in thee;</p> -<p class="t0">I give thee back the life I owe,</p> -<p class="t0">That in thine ocean depths its flow</p> -<p class="t">May richer, fuller be.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>O Light that followest all my way,</p> -<p class="t">I yield my flickering torch to thee;</p> -<p class="t0">My heart restores its borrowed ray,</p> -<p class="t0">That in thy sunshine’s blaze its day</p> -<p class="t">May brighter, fairer be.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>O Joy that seekest me through pain,</p> -<p class="t">I cannot close my heart to thee;</p> -<p class="t0">I trace the rainbow through the rain,</p> -<p class="t0">And feel the promise is not vain</p> -<p class="t">That morn shall tearless be.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_76">76</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>O Cross that liftest up my head,</p> -<p class="t">I dare not ask to fly from thee;</p> -<p class="t0">I lay in dust life’s glory dead,</p> -<p class="t0">And from the ground there blossoms red</p> -<p class="t">Life that shall endless be.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c22" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">22.<span class="hst"> (51)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>There’s a wideness in God’s mercy</p> -<p class="t">Like the wideness of the sea;</p> -<p class="t0">There’s a kindness in his justice,</p> -<p class="t">Which is more than liberty.</p> -<p class="t0">There is welcome for the sinner,</p> -<p class="t">And more graces for the good;</p> -<p class="t0">There is mercy with the Saviour;</p> -<p class="t">There is healing in his blood.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>There is no place where earth’s sorrows</p> -<p class="t">Are more felt than up in heaven;</p> -<p class="t0">There is no place where earth’s failings</p> -<p class="t">Have such kindly judgment given.</p> -<p class="t0">There is plentiful redemption</p> -<p class="t">In the blood that has been shed;</p> -<p class="t0">There is joy for all the members</p> -<p class="t">In the sorrows of the Head.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>For the love of God is broader</p> -<p class="t">Than the measure of man’s mind;</p> -<p class="t0">And the heart of the Eternal</p> -<p class="t">Is most infinitely kind.</p> -<p class="t0">If our love were but more simple,</p> -<p class="t">We should take him at his word;</p> -<p class="t0">And our lives would be all sunshine</p> -<p class="t">In the sweetness of the Lord.</p> -</div> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_77">77</div> -<div id="c23" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">23.<span class="hst"> (55)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>I love thy kingdom, Lord,</p> -<p class="t">The house of thine abode,</p> -<p class="t0">The Church our blest Redeemer saved</p> -<p class="t">With his own precious blood.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>For her my tears shall fall;</p> -<p class="t">For her my prayers ascend;</p> -<p class="t0">To her my toils and cares be given,</p> -<p class="t">Till toils and cares shall end.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Beyond my highest joy</p> -<p class="t">I prize her heavenly ways,</p> -<p class="t0">Her sweet communion, solemn vows,</p> -<p class="t">Her hymns of love and praise.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Jesus, thou friend divine,</p> -<p class="t">Our Saviour and our King,</p> -<p class="t0">Thy hand from every snare and foe</p> -<p class="t">Shall great deliverance bring.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Sure as thy truth shall last,</p> -<p class="t">To Sion shall be given</p> -<p class="t0">The brightest glories earth can yield,</p> -<p class="t">And brighter bliss of heaven.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c24" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">24.<span class="hst"> (62)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Eternal Father! strong to save,</p> -<p class="t0">Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,</p> -<p class="t0">Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep</p> -<p class="t0">Its own appointed limits keep;</p> -<p class="t2">O hear us when we cry to thee</p> -<p class="t2">For those in peril on the sea!</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_78">78</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>O Christ! whose voice the waters heard</p> -<p class="t0">And hushed their raging at thy word,</p> -<p class="t0">Who walkedst on the foaming deep,</p> -<p class="t0">And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;</p> -<p class="t2">O hear us when we cry to thee</p> -<p class="t2">For those in peril on the sea!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Most Holy Spirit! who didst brood</p> -<p class="t0">Upon the chaos dark and rude,</p> -<p class="t0">And bid its angry tumult cease,</p> -<p class="t0">And give, for wild confusion, peace;</p> -<p class="t2">O hear us when we cry to thee</p> -<p class="t2">For those in peril on the sea!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>O Trinity of love and power!</p> -<p class="t0">Our brethren shield in danger’s hour;</p> -<p class="t0">From rock and tempest, fire and foe,</p> -<p class="t0">Protect them wheresoe’er they go;</p> -<p class="t2">Thus evermore shall rise to thee</p> -<p class="t2">Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c25" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">25.<span class="hst"> (63)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Now thank we all our God,</p> -<p class="t">With heart, and hands, and voices,</p> -<p class="t0">Who wondrous things hath done,</p> -<p class="t">In whom his world rejoices;</p> -<p class="t0">Who from our mother’s arms</p> -<p class="t">Hath blessed us on our way</p> -<p class="t0">With countless gifts of love,</p> -<p class="t">And still is ours to-day.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>O may this bounteous God</p> -<p class="t">Through all our life be near us!</p> -<p class="t0">With ever-joyful hearts</p> -<p class="t">And blessed peace to cheer us;</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_79">79</div> -<p class="t0">And keep us in his grace,</p> -<p class="t">And guide us when perplext,</p> -<p class="t0">And free us from all ills</p> -<p class="t">In this world and the next.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c26" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">26.<span class="hst"> (65)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>O beautiful for spacious skies,</p> -<p class="t">For amber waves of grain.</p> -<p class="t0">For purple mountain majesties</p> -<p class="t">Above the fruited plain!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0">America! America!</p> -<p class="t">God shed his grace on thee,</p> -<p class="t0">And crown thy good with brotherhood</p> -<p class="t">From sea to shining sea.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>O beautiful for pilgrim feet,</p> -<p class="t">Whose stern, impassioned stress</p> -<p class="t0">A thoroughfare for freedom beat</p> -<p class="t">Across the wilderness!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0">America! America!</p> -<p class="t">God mend thine every flaw,</p> -<p class="t0">Confirm thy soul in self control,</p> -<p class="t">Thy liberty in law.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>O beautiful for heroes proved</p> -<p class="t">In liberating strife,</p> -<p class="t0">Who more than self their country loved,</p> -<p class="t">And mercy more than life!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0">America! America!</p> -<p class="t">May God thy gold refine,</p> -<p class="t0">Till all success be nobleness,</p> -<p class="t">And every gain divine.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_80">80</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>O beautiful for patriot dream</p> -<p class="t">That sees, beyond the years,</p> -<p class="t0">Thine alabaster cities gleam,</p> -<p class="t">Undimmed by human tears!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0">America! America!</p> -<p class="t">God shed his grace on thee,</p> -<p class="t0">And crown thy good with brotherhood</p> -<p class="t">From sea to shining sea.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c27" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">27.<span class="hst"> (71)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Once to every man and nation</p> -<p class="t">Comes the moment to decide,</p> -<p class="t0">In the strife of truth with falsehood,</p> -<p class="t">For the good or evil side;</p> -<p class="t0">Some great cause, God’s new Messiah,</p> -<p class="t">Offering each the bloom or blight,</p> -<p class="t0">And the choice goes by for ever</p> -<p class="t">’Twixt that darkness and that light.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Then to side with truth is noble,</p> -<p class="t">When we share her wretched crust,</p> -<p class="t0">Ere her cause bring fame and profit,</p> -<p class="t">And ’tis prosperous to be just;</p> -<p class="t0">Then it is the brave man chooses,</p> -<p class="t">While the coward stands aside</p> -<p class="t0">Till the multitude make virtue</p> -<p class="t">Of the faith they had denied.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>By the light of burning martyrs</p> -<p class="t">Jesus’ bleeding feet I track,</p> -<p class="t0">Toiling up new Calvaries ever</p> -<p class="t">With the cross that turns not back;</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_81">81</div> -<p class="t0">New occasions teach new duties,</p> -<p class="t">Time makes ancient good uncouth;</p> -<p class="t0">They must upward still and onward,</p> -<p class="t">Who would keep abreast of truth.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Though the cause of evil prosper,</p> -<p class="t">Yet ’tis truth alone is strong;</p> -<p class="t0">Though her portion be the scaffold,</p> -<p class="t">And upon the throne be wrong,</p> -<p class="t0">Yet that scaffold sways the future,</p> -<p class="t">And, behind the dim unknown,</p> -<p class="t0">Standeth God within the shadow</p> -<p class="t">Keeping watch above his own.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c28" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">28.<span class="hst"> (74)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>The Church’s one foundation</p> -<p class="t">Is Jesus Christ her Lord;</p> -<p class="t0">She is his new creation</p> -<p class="t">By water and the word:</p> -<p class="t0">From heaven he came and sought her</p> -<p class="t">To be his holy bride;</p> -<p class="t0">With his own blood he bought her,</p> -<p class="t">And for her life he died.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Elect from every nation,</p> -<p class="t">Yet one o’er all the earth,</p> -<p class="t0">Her charter of salvation,</p> -<p class="t">One Lord, one faith, one birth;</p> -<p class="t0">One holy Name she blesses,</p> -<p class="t">Partakes one holy food,</p> -<p class="t0">And to one hope she presses,</p> -<p class="t">With every grace endued.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_82">82</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Though with a scornful wonder</p> -<p class="t">Men see her sore opprest,</p> -<p class="t0">By schisms rent asunder,</p> -<p class="t">By heresies distrest;</p> -<p class="t0">Yet saints their watch are keeping,</p> -<p class="t">Their cry goes up, “How long?”</p> -<p class="t0">And soon the night of weeping</p> -<p class="t">Shall be the morn of song.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>’Mid toil and tribulation,</p> -<p class="t">And tumult of her war,</p> -<p class="t0">She waits the consummation</p> -<p class="t">Of peace for evermore;</p> -<p class="t0">Till with the vision glorious</p> -<p class="t">Her longing eyes are blest,</p> -<p class="t0">And the great Church victorious</p> -<p class="t">Shall be the Church at rest.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Yet she on earth hath union</p> -<p class="t">With God the Three in One,</p> -<p class="t0">And mystic sweet communion</p> -<p class="t">With those whose rest is won.</p> -<p class="t0">O happy ones and holy!</p> -<p class="t">Lord, give us grace that we</p> -<p class="t0">Like them, the meek and lowly,</p> -<p class="t">On high may dwell with thee.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c29" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">29.<span class="hst"> (75)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Glorious things of thee are spoken,</p> -<p class="t">Sion, city of our God;</p> -<p class="t0">He whose word cannot be broken,</p> -<p class="t">Formed thee for his own abode;</p> -<p class="t0">On the Rock of Ages founded,</p> -<p class="t">What can shake thy sure repose?</p> -<p class="t0">With salvation’s walls surrounded,</p> -<p class="t">Thou may’st smile at all thy foes.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_83">83</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>See, the streams of living waters</p> -<p class="t">Springing from eternal love,</p> -<p class="t0">Well supply thy sons and daughters,</p> -<p class="t">And all fear of want remove.</p> -<p class="t0">Who can faint, when such a river</p> -<p class="t">Ever will their thirst assuage?</p> -<p class="t0">Grace which, like the Lord, the giver,</p> -<p class="t">Never fails from age to age.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Round each habitation hovering,</p> -<p class="t">See the cloud and fire appear</p> -<p class="t0">For a glory and a covering,</p> -<p class="t">Showing that the Lord is near.</p> -<p class="t0">Thus deriving from their banner,</p> -<p class="t">Light by night, and shade by day,</p> -<p class="t0">Safe they feed upon the manna,</p> -<p class="t">Which he gives them when they pray.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Blest inhabitants of Sion,</p> -<p class="t">Washed in the Redeemer’s blood!</p> -<p class="t0">Jesus, whom their souls rely on,</p> -<p class="t">Makes them kings and priests to God.</p> -<p class="t0">’Tis his love his people raises</p> -<p class="t">Over self to reign as kings:</p> -<p class="t0">And as priests, his solemn praises</p> -<p class="t">Each for a thank-offering brings.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c30" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">30.<span class="hst"> (76)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Jesus shall reign where’er the sun</p> -<p class="t0">Doth his successive journeys run;</p> -<p class="t0">His kingdom stretch from shore to shore,</p> -<p class="t0">Till moons shall wax and wane no more.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>To him shall endless prayer be made,</p> -<p class="t0">And praises throng to crown his head;</p> -<p class="t0">His Name like sweet perfume shall rise</p> -<p class="t0">With every morning sacrifice.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_84">84</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>People and realms of every tongue</p> -<p class="t0">Dwell on his love with sweetest song;</p> -<p class="t0">And infant voices shall proclaim</p> -<p class="t0">Their early blessings on his Name.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Blessings abound where’er he reigns;</p> -<p class="t0">The prisoner leaps to lose his chains,</p> -<p class="t0">The weary find eternal rest,</p> -<p class="t0">And all the sons of want are blest.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Let every creature rise and bring</p> -<p class="t0">Peculiar honors to our King;</p> -<p class="t0">Angels descend with songs again,</p> -<p class="t0">And earth repeat the loud Amen.</p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c31" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">31.<span class="hst"> (77)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Our Lord is risen from the dead;</p> -<p class="t">Our Jesus is gone up on high;</p> -<p class="t0">The powers of hell are captive led,</p> -<p class="t">Dragged to the portals of the sky.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>There his triumphal chariot waits,</p> -<p class="t">And angels chant the solemn lay:</p> -<p class="t0">Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates,</p> -<p class="t">Ye everlasting doors, give way.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Loose all your bars of massy light,</p> -<p class="t">And wide unfold the radiant scene;</p> -<p class="t0">He claims those mansions as his right;</p> -<p class="t">Receive the King of glory in.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Who is the King of glory, who?</p> -<p class="t">The Lord that all his foes o’ercame,</p> -<p class="t0">The world, sin, death, and hell o’erthrew;</p> -<p class="t">And Jesus is the Conqueror’s name.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_85">85</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Lo! His triumphal chariot waits,</p> -<p class="t">And angels chant the solemn lay:</p> -<p class="t0">Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates,</p> -<p class="t">Ye everlasting doors, give way.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c32" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">32.<span class="hst"> (80)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>O Master, let me walk with thee</p> -<p class="t0">In lowly paths of service free;</p> -<p class="t0">Tell me thy secret; help me bear</p> -<p class="t0">The strain of toil, the fret of care.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Help me the slow of heart to move</p> -<p class="t0">By some clear, winning word of love;</p> -<p class="t0">Teach me the wayward feet to stay,</p> -<p class="t0">And guide them in the homeward way.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Teach me thy patience; still with thee</p> -<p class="t0">In closer, dearer company,</p> -<p class="t0">In work that keeps faith sweet and strong,</p> -<p class="t0">In trust that triumphs over wrong,</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>In hope that sends a shining ray</p> -<p class="t0">Far down the future’s broadening way,</p> -<p class="t0">In peace that only thou canst give,</p> -<p class="t0">With thee, O Master, let me live.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c33" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">33.<span class="hst"> (82)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Onward, Christian soldiers,</p> -<p class="t">Marching as to war,</p> -<p class="t0">With the cross of Jesus</p> -<p class="t">Going on before!</p> -<p class="t0">Christ, the royal Master,</p> -<p class="t">Leads against the foe;</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_86">86</div> -<p class="t0">Forward into battle,</p> -<p class="t">See, his banners go.</p> -<p class="t2">Onward, Christian soldiers,</p> -<p class="t3">Marching as to war,</p> -<p class="t2">With the cross of Jesus</p> -<p class="t3">Going on before!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>At the sign of triumph</p> -<p class="t">Satan’s host doth flee;</p> -<p class="t0">On, then, Christian soldiers,</p> -<p class="t">On to victory!</p> -<p class="t0">Hell’s foundations quiver</p> -<p class="t">At the shout of praise;</p> -<p class="t0">Brothers, lift your voices,</p> -<p class="t">Loud your anthems raise!</p> -<p class="t2">Onward, etc.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Like a mighty army</p> -<p class="t">Moves the Church of God;</p> -<p class="t0">Brothers, we are treading</p> -<p class="t">Where the saints have trod;</p> -<p class="t0">We are not divided,</p> -<p class="t">All one body we,</p> -<p class="t0">One in hope and doctrine,</p> -<p class="t">One in charity.</p> -<p class="t2">Onward, etc.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Crowns and thrones may perish,</p> -<p class="t">Kingdoms rise and wane,</p> -<p class="t0">But the Church of Jesus</p> -<p class="t">Constant will remain;</p> -<p class="t0">Gates of hell can never</p> -<p class="t">’Gainst that Church prevail;</p> -<p class="t0">We have Christ’s own promise,</p> -<p class="t">And that cannot fail.</p> -<p class="t2">Onward, etc.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_87">87</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Onward, then, ye people!</p> -<p class="t">Join our happy throng!</p> -<p class="t0">Blend with ours your voices</p> -<p class="t">In the triumph song!</p> -<p class="t0">Glory, laud, and honor,</p> -<p class="t">Unto Christ the King;</p> -<p class="t0">This through countless ages</p> -<p class="t">Men and angels sing.</p> -<p class="t2">Onward, etc.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c34" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">34.<span class="hst"> (83)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Stand up, stand up, for Jesus,</p> -<p class="t">Ye soldiers of the cross!</p> -<p class="t0">Lift high his royal banner!</p> -<p class="t">It must not suffer loss:</p> -<p class="t0">From victory unto victory</p> -<p class="t">His army shall he lead;</p> -<p class="t0">Till every foe is vanquished,</p> -<p class="t">And Christ is Lord indeed.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Stand up, stand up, for Jesus!</p> -<p class="t">The trumpet call obey!</p> -<p class="t0">Forth to the mighty conflict</p> -<p class="t">In this his glorious day!</p> -<p class="t0">Ye that are men now serve him</p> -<p class="t">Against unnumbered foes!</p> -<p class="t0">Let courage rise with danger,</p> -<p class="t">And strength to strength oppose.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Stand up, stand up, for Jesus!</p> -<p class="t">Stand in his strength alone!</p> -<p class="t0">The arm of flesh will fail you,</p> -<p class="t">Ye dare not trust your own:</p> -<div class="pb" id="Page_88">88</div> -<p class="t0">Put on the Gospel armor,</p> -<p class="t">And watching unto prayer,</p> -<p class="t0">When duty calls, or danger,</p> -<p class="t">Be never wanting there!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Stand up, stand up, for Jesus!</p> -<p class="t">The strife will not be long:</p> -<p class="t0">This day, the noise of battle;</p> -<p class="t">The next, the victor’s song.</p> -<p class="t0">To him that overcometh,</p> -<p class="t">A crown of life shall be;</p> -<p class="t0">He with the King of glory</p> -<p class="t">Shall reign eternally.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c35" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">35.<span class="hst"> (85)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side;</p> -<p class="t">Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;</p> -<p class="t0">Leave to thy God to order and provide;</p> -<p class="t">In every change he faithful will remain.</p> -<p class="t0">Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend</p> -<p class="t">Thro’ thorny ways leads to a joyful end.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake</p> -<p class="t">To guide the future as he has the past.</p> -<p class="t0">Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;</p> -<p class="t">All now mysterious shall be bright at last.</p> -<p class="t0">Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know</p> -<p class="t">His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on</p> -<p class="t">When we shall be forever with the Lord,</p> -<p class="t0">When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,</p> -<p class="t">Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.</p> -<p class="t0">Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,</p> -<p class="t">All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_89">89</div> -<div id="c36" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">36.<span class="hst"> (89)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;</p> -<p class="t">He chastens and hastens his will to make known;</p> -<p class="t0">The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing,</p> -<p class="t">Sing praises to his Name; he forgets not his own.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,</p> -<p class="t">Ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine;</p> -<p class="t0">So from the beginning the fight we were winning:</p> -<p class="t">Thou, Lord, wast at our side, all glory be thine!</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant,</p> -<p class="t">And pray that thou still our defender wilt be.</p> -<p class="t0">Let thy congregation escape tribulation:</p> -<p class="t">Thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c37" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">37.<span class="hst"> (91)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>O God, our help in ages past,</p> -<p class="t">Our hope for years to come,</p> -<p class="t0">Our shelter from the stormy blast</p> -<p class="t">And our eternal home:</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>Under the shadow of thy throne</p> -<p class="t">Thy saints have dwelt secure;</p> -<p class="t0">Sufficient is thine arm alone,</p> -<p class="t">And our defence is sure.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Before the hills in order stood,</p> -<p class="t">Or earth received her frame.</p> -<p class="t0">From everlasting thou art God,</p> -<p class="t">To endless years the same.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_90">90</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>A thousand ages in thy sight</p> -<p class="t">Are like an evening gone;</p> -<p class="t0">Short as the watch that ends the night</p> -<p class="t">Before the rising sun.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">5 </span>Time, like an ever-rolling stream,</p> -<p class="t">Bears all its sons away;</p> -<p class="t0">They fly, forgotten, as a dream</p> -<p class="t">Dies at the opening day.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">6 </span>O God, our help in ages past,</p> -<p class="t">Our hope for years to come,</p> -<p class="t0">Be thou our guide while life shall last,</p> -<p class="t">And our eternal home.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div id="c38" class="hymn"><h3 class="hymn">38.<span class="hst"> (68)</span></h3> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">1 </span>My country, ’tis of thee,</p> -<p class="t0">Sweet land of liberty,</p> -<p class="t">Of thee I sing;</p> -<p class="t0">Land where my fathers died,</p> -<p class="t0">Land of the pilgrims’ pride,</p> -<p class="t0">From every mountain-side</p> -<p class="t">Let freedom ring.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">2 </span>My native country, thee,</p> -<p class="t0">Land of the noble free.</p> -<p class="t">Thy name I love;</p> -<p class="t0">I love thy rocks and rills.</p> -<p class="t0">Thy woods and templed hills;</p> -<p class="t0">My heart with rapture thrills</p> -<p class="t">Like that above.</p> -</div> -<div class="pb" id="Page_91">91</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">3 </span>Let music swell the breeze,</p> -<p class="t0">And ring from all the trees</p> -<p class="t">Sweet freedom’s song;</p> -<p class="t0">Let mortal tongues awake,</p> -<p class="t0">Let all that breathe partake,</p> -<p class="t0">Let rocks their silence break,</p> -<p class="t">The sound prolong.</p> -</div> -<div class="verse"> -<p class="t0"><span class="vn">4 </span>Our fathers’ God, to thee,</p> -<p class="t0">Author of liberty,</p> -<p class="t">To thee we sing;</p> -<p class="t0">Long may our land be bright</p> -<p class="t0">With freedom’s holy light;</p> -<p class="t0">Protect us by thy might,</p> -<p class="t">Great God, our King.<span class="hst"> Amen.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -</div> -<div> -<h2 id="ch7">Transcriber’s Notes</h2> -<ul><li>Silently corrected a few typos.</li> -<li>Treated sidenotes like other rubrics.</li></ul> -</div> - - - - - - - -<pre> - - - - - -End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of A Prayer Book for Soldiers and Sailors, by -Anonymous - -*** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK PRAYER BOOK--SOLDIERS, SAILORS *** - -***** This file should be named 50469-h.htm or 50469-h.zip ***** -This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: - http://www.gutenberg.org/5/0/4/6/50469/ - -Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net - -Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions will -be renamed. - -Creating the works from print editions not protected by U.S. copyright -law means that no one owns a United States copyright in these works, -so the Foundation (and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United -States without permission and without paying copyright -royalties. 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