AN T-ORDUGH GU
FRITHEALADH
SUIPEIR AN TIGHEARNA
NO
AN COMUNNACHADH NAOMH
A MHEUD as leis an àile a hid ''nan luchd-comhpairt cT an Chomunn'
ackadh Xaomh, bheir iwi an Ainmean don Mhinisteir, air an la roimhe
no no's luaithe.
Agus ma (ha a/m diidUi sin a tha drocli-hheart /hollaiseacli gachuir as
a lelh, na rinn eucair air fnih air a c?ioimJiearsnaich le cainnt na gniomh,
air chor 's gufaiyheadh an Co'thional oilhheum leo; air do'n Mhinisteir fios
fhaghainn air, gairmid/i sè e agus bheir e fios da, gun e gludihùl a dhan-
adas air fein teachd gu Bord an Tighearna; gus an dearhh e guf'dlais-
each gii'n d^ rinn e aiihreacluis firinneach agus gu'n do lea^aich e a dhroch
ghiidan a biiaig roimhe, chum leis an sin, gum bitheadh an CoimldhionaZ
air an toUeachadh, a bha roimlte fo chorruich; ag'is giiii d^thug e diol-
adh do'n Mhiiiuntir, air an d' rimi e eiicoir; air neogu bheil e ga dhearbh-
adhfein Ian toileach gu so a' dheanamh cho luath 's as urrainn e cothrum
fhaotainn air.
Theid an riaghailt cheudna a ghnàthachadh leis a' Mhinisteir don mhuinn-
iir sin. a tha e toirt /ainear aig am blieil gamhlas no fuath g''a cheile;
agus cluCn fhuiliny e dhoibh bhi ''nan luchd-comhpairt do Bhord an
Tighearna, gtis am hi fios aige gun d''rinn iad reite. Agus ma tha cum
d' an Mhuinnfir a ta mar so fo cliorruich 'a cheile, toileach a ghrunnd
o chridhe maitheunas a tlujirt do'n neach a rinn eucoir air, agus comh-
leasachadh a thoirt seachad air son nan lochdaVih a rinn e fein; agus nach
gahh an neach eile mu laimh a bhi ami aonachd dhict/ihaibh ris, ach fair-
each fathast na dhanarrachd agus ''na mhi-run; Bu choir do'n Mhinis-
teir an7is an chùis sin an neach a ta aithreach a ghabhail a dh' ionnsuidh a
CJiomunnachaidh Naomh. agus cul a chur ris an ti a ta seasamh 'na dhan-
arrachd. Ach gach Mhinisteir a ta cur an aghaidh neach air bifh, mar a
ta air cUiimeachadh arm a so, no anns an Earrainn asfaisge air thoiseach
do'n Ruadh-inc so, is eiginn da cimntus a thoirt car an cheudna do''n
Easbuigf) cheann cheithir-la deug ''na dheigh air a chuid as faide. Agus
cuiridh an t-Earhuig an aghaidh an neach a ta ciontachadh reir an
Chinn-riaghailt.
Air do'n Bhord, aig am a' Chomtinnachaidh bhi air a chomhdach le lion
Anart maiseach geal, seasaidh e ann am meadhon na h-Eaglais, no ann
a'n cuirt na-Altaire for am bheil Urnuigh Madainn agus Feasgaiar air an
orduchadh fju bid air an radh. Agus an Sagart ag seasamh aig taoiih na
h-Airde-tuaJ.h do'n Bhord, their e Urnuigh an Tighearna, niaille ris a'
Chddhe so a leanas; an Sluagh air an Glaiuibh.
AR n-Athair a ta air neamh,
Naomhaichear d' Ainm;
Thigeadh do rioghachd;
Deanar do thoil air an talamh,
mar a tha t-ar a deanamh air neamh:
Thoir dhuinn an diugh ar n-aran lathail;
Agus maith dhuinn ar ciontainnean,
mar a mhaitheas sinne dhoibbsan
a ta ciontachadh 'n ar n-aghaidh
Agus na leig am buaireadh sinn,
Ach saor sinn o olc. Amen.
THE ORDER FOR
THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THE LORD’S SUPPER
OR
HOLY COMMUNION
The Lord's Table, at the Communion time, shall have a fair white linen
cloth upon it.
An Introit (see pages I to liv) may be sung or said as the Priest proceeds
to the holy Table.
The Priest, standing at the Table, shall say in an audible voice the Lord's
Prayer with the Collect following, the people kneeling.
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 them that trespass against
us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver
us from evil. Amen.
THE COLLECT.
ALMIGHTY God, unto whom all hearts be
open, it 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, facing the people, rehearse the TEN
COMMANDMENTS or else the Two Great Commandments of the
Law. The Ten Commandments shall always be read at least once
in each month on a Sunday at the chief Service of the day.
It shall suffice to read the first paragraph of the Second and of
the Fourth Commandment.
The people, still kneeling, shall after every Commandment sing
or say the Kyrie, asking God's mercy for their transgressions in
the past, and grace to keep his laws in time to come.
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Minister.
EAR the Law of God which was given to
Israel in old time. God spake these words
and said: I am the LORD thy God; Thou shalt
have none other gods but me.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline
our hearts to keep this law.
Minister. 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.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline
our hearts to keep this law.
Minister. 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.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline
our hearts to keep this law.
Minister. 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 Sabbath day, and hallowed it.
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People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline
our hearts to keep this law.
Minister. Honour thy father and thy mother;
that thy days may be long in the land which the
LORD thy God giveth thee.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline
our hearts to keep this law.
Minister. Thou shalt do no murder.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline
our hearts to keep this law.
Minister. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline
our hearts to keep this law.
Minister. Thou shalt not steal.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline
our hearts to keep this law.
Minister. Thou shalt not bear false witness
against thy neighbour.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline
our hearts to keep this law.
Minister. Thou shalt 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.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and write
all these thy laws in ours hearts, we beseech
thee.
Or he may rehearse, instead of the Commandments,
the following:
Minister.
UR Lord Jesus Christ said: Hear O Israel,
The Lord our God is one Lord; and thou
shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and
with all thy strength. This is the first and great
commandment. And the second is like unto it:
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Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On
these two commandments hang all the Law and
the Prophets.
People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and write
all these thy laws in ours hearts, we beseech
thee.
Then may be sung or said:
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Then the Priest shall say:
The Lord be with you;
People. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Then may follow this Collect for the Queen.
LMIGHTY God, whose kingdom is everlasting,
and power infinite: Have mercy
upon the whole Church; and so rule the heart of
thy chosen servant ELIZABETH, our Queen
and Governor, that she, knowing whose minister
she is, may above all things seek thy honour and
glory: and that we and all her subjects, duly considering
whose authority she hath, may faithfully
serve, honour, and humbly obey her, in thee, and
for thee, 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.
Then shall be said THE COLLECT OF THE DAY, together with
any other Collects appointed to be said.
Then, the people being seated, the Priest or the other person appointed
shall read THE EPISTLE, saying: The Epistle [or The
Lesson] is written in the . . . chapter of . . . beginning at the . . .
verse. And the reading ended, he shall say: Here endeth the
Epistle [ or the Lesson].
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Here may follow a Psalm (see pages I to liv) or a Hymn.
Then shall the people stand for THE GOSPEL; and the Deacon
or Priest who reads shall say: The Holy Gospel is written in
the . . . chapter of the Gospel according to Saint . . . beginning at
the . . . verse.
Then shall the people sing or say:
Glory be to thee, O Lord.
And after the reading of the Gospel they shall sing or say:
Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Then shall be sung or said this Creed by the Priest and people.
It may, however, at the discretion of the Minister, be omitted on
weekdays which are not Holy-days.
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 the 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; Through 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,
The Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the
Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the
Son together is worshipped and glorified, Who
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spake by the Prophets. And I believe One, Holy,
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.
Here on Sundays the Minister shall announce what Holy-days
and what days of Fasting, Abstinence, and Solemn Prayer are to
be observed during the week, and publish Banns of Marriage and
such other communications as are enjoined by lawful authority.
THE SERMON
Then shall the Priest, standing at the Lord's Table, begin
THE OFFERTORY
saying one or more of the following Sentences:
FFER unto God the sacrifice of thanksgiving,
and pay thy vows unto the Most
High. Psalm 50. 14.
And they came, every one whose heart stirred
him up, and every one whom his spirit made
willing, and they brought the LORD's offering.
Exodus 35. 21.
Blessed is he that considereth the poor and
needy: the LORD shall deliver him in the time of
trouble. Psalm 41. 1.
Give unto the LORD the honour due unto his
Name; bring an offering and come into his
courts. Psalm 96. 8.
Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how
he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Acts 20. 35.
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To do good and to distribute forget not; for
with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Hebrews 13. 16.
The following Sentences may be used instead at the seasons named,
and also at other times.
Advent. As we have opportunity, let us do
good unto all men; and especially unto them that
are of the household of faith. Galatians 6. 10.
Christmas. Brethren, you know the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich,
yet for your sakes he became poor, that you
through his poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 8. 9.
Epiphany. Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works, and glorify
your Father which is in heaven.
St Matthew 5. 16.
Lent. I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies
of God, that you present your bodies a living
sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is
your reasonable service. Romans 12. 1.
Passiontide. Walk in love, as Christ also hath
loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering
and a sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5. 2.
Maundy Thursday. Our Lord Jesus Christ
saith: A new commandment I give unto you, that
ye love one another; even as I have loved you,
that ye also love one another. St John 13. 34.
Easter and Festivals. Worthy is the Lamb that
was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom,
and strength, and honour, and glory, and
blessing. Revelation 5. 12.
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Ascension Day. Lay up for yourselves treasures
in heaven, where neither rust nor moth doth
corrupt, and where thieves do not break through
and steal; for where your treasure is, there will
your heart be also. St Matthew 6. 20, 21.
Whitsunday. Whatsoever ye would that men
should do unto you, even so do unto them; for
this is the Law and the Prophets.
St Matthew 7. 12.
Trinity. Not every one that saith unto me,
Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of heaven;
but he that doeth the will of my Father which is
in heaven. St Matthew 7. 21.
Rogation and Harvest. He that soweth little
shall reap little; and he that soweth plenteously
shall reap plenteously. Let every man do according
as he is disposed in his heart, not grudgingly,
or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.
cccccccccccccccccccccccccc2 Corinthians 9. 6, 7.
The Churchwardens, or others appointed by them, shall collect
the offerings of the people, and reverently bring them to the Priest,
who shall humbly present and place them upon the holy Table.
The Priest shall also at the time of the Offertory present and
place on the Lord's Table so much Bread and Wine as he shall
think sufficient, the same being brought to him, if so desired, by
the Churchwardens or other representatives of the people.
The Bread shall be the best and purest wheat bread, whether
leavened or unleavened, and the Wine pure grape wine, with which
a little water may be mingled.
Then may be said or sung:
LESSED be thou, LORD God of Israel, for
ever and ever. All that is in the heaven and
in the earth is thine.
All things come of thee, and of thine own
have we given thee. 1 Chronicles 29. 10, 11, 14.
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Then shall one of the Ministers ask the prayers of the people,
using always either the first or the last of the following Biddings,
together with one or more others if so desired; and he may provide
short periods for silent prayer.
Let us pray for Christ's holy Catholic Church.
Let us pray for peace on earth and for the
unity of all Christian people.
Let us pray for our missionaries at home and
abroad.
Let us remember before God those of our
brethren who have departed this life and are at rest.
Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's
Church militant here in earth.
Then the Priest shall say THE INTERCESSION.
LMIGHTY 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 they that
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 to lead all nations in the
way of righteousness; and so to guide and direct
their governors and rulers, that thy people may
enjoy the blessings of freedom and peace: And
grant unto thy servant ELIZABETH our Queen,
and to all that are put in authority under her,
that they may truly and impartially administer
justice, to the maintenance of thy true religion
and virtue.
Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops,
Priests, and Deacons, and specially to thy servant
N. our Bishop, that they may both by their life
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and doctrine set forth thy true and living Word,
and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments:
Prosper, we pray thee, all those who proclaim
the Gospel of thy kingdom among the
nations: And to all thy people give thy heavenly
grace, and specially 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 them,
who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow,
need, sickness, or any other adversity, especially
those for whom our prayers are desired.
We remember before thee, O Lord, all thy
servants departed this life in thy faith and fear:
and we bless thy holy Name for all who in life
and death have glorified thee; beseeching thee to
give us grace that, rejoicing in their fellowship,
we may follow their good examples, and with
them be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom.
Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake,
our only Mediator and Advocate, to whom, with
thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and
glory, world without end. Amen.
Then shall the Priest or one of the Ministers say:
E that do truly and earnestly repent you of
your sins, and are in love and charity with
your neighbours, and intend to lead the 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, meekly kneeling upon your knees.
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Then shall this general Confession be made by all
those that are minded to receive the holy Communion,
both Priest and people humbly kneeling.
LMIGHTY God, Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men:
We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins
and wickedness, Which we from time to time
most grievously have committed, By thought,
word, and deed, Against thy Divine Majesty. We
do earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for
these our misdoings. 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 (or the Bishop if he be present) stand up, and
turning himself to the people, pronounce this Absolution:
LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who
of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness
of sins to all them that 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 that truly turn to him.
OME unto me all that labour and are heavy
laden, and I will refresh you.
St Matthew 11. 28.
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God so loved the world, that he gave his onlybegotten
Son, to the end that all that believe in
him should not perish, but have eternal life.
St John 3. 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 Timothy 1. 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 2. 1, 2.
The Priest shall then proceed with the holy Eucharist in
THANKSGIVING AND
CONSECRATION
as follows:
HE Lord be with you;
People. And with thy spirit.
Priest. Lift up your hearts;
People. We lift them up unto the Lord.
Priest. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God;
People. It is meet and right so to do.
Then shall the Priest turn to the Lord's Table, and say:
T 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, Creator and Preserver
of all things.
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Here shall follow the Proper Preface, if there be any specially
appointed, or else immediately shall be said or sung:
HEREFORE with Angels and Archangels,
and with all the company of heaven, we laud
and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising
thee and saying:
OLY, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts,
Heaven and earth are full of thy
glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most
High.
PROPER PREFACES.
Upon Christmas Day, and during the Octave thereof,
and upon the Feast of the Annunciation.
ECAUSE thou didst give Jesus Christ thine
only Son to be born as at this time for us;
who, by the operation of the Holy Spirit, 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.
After the Octave of Christmas to the Eve of the Epiphany, and upon
the Feasts of the Purification and of the Transfiguration.
ECAUSE 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.
Upon the Epiphany, and seven days after.
HROUGH 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 marvellous light. Therefore
with Angels, etc.
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Upon Passion Sunday and until Maundy Thursday inclusive.
OR the redemption of the world by the death
and passion of our Saviour Christ, both God
and Man; who did humble himself, even to the
death upon the Cross for us sinners, who lay in
darkness and the shadow of death; that he might
make us the children of God, and exalt us to
everlasting life. Therefore with Angels, etc.
Upon Easter Day, and until the Eve of Ascension Day
inclusive, and at memorial services.
UT 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.
Upon Ascension Day, and until the Eve of Whitsunday inclusive.
HROUGH 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.
Upon Whitsunday, and six days after, and at
Ordinations and Synods.
HROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord; according
to whose most true promise, the Holy Spirit
came down as at this time from heaven, lighting
upon the disciples to teach them, and to lead them
into all truth; giving them both the gift of tongues,
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and also 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.
Upon Trinity Sunday.
HOM with thy co-eternal Son and Holy
Spirit we confess as one God, 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 Spirit.
Therefore with Angels, etc.
Upon All Saints’ Day and other Festivals of Saints.
HO 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, etc.
After each of which shall be said or sung:
HEREFORE with Angels and Archangels,
and with all the company of heaven, we laud
and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising
thee and saying:
OLY, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts,
Heaven and earth are full of thy
glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most
High.
Either here, or immediately before the Communion, the Priest
and people may say or sing:
LESSED is he that cometh in the Name of
the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
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Then shall the Priest proceed with the Prayer of Consecration
and the Breaking of the Bread before the people.
LESSING and glory and thanksgiving be
unto thee Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
who of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son
Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and 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 memorial of
that his precious death, until his coming again.
Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly
beseech thee; and grant that we receiving these
thy creatures of bread and wine, 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;
who, in the same night that he was betrayed,
atook Bread; and, when he had
given thanks, bhe brake it; and
gave it to his disciples, saying,
Take, eat; cthis is my Body
which is given for you: Do this
in remembrance of me. Likewise
after supper dhe took the Cup;
and, when he had given thanks, he
gave it to them, saying, Drink ye
all, of this; for ethis is my Blood
of the new Covenant, 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.
Wherefore, O Father, Lord of heaven and
earth, we thy humble servants, with all thy holy
Church, remembering the precious death of thy
beloved Son, his mighty resurrection, and glorious
ascension, and looking for his coming again in
glory, do make before thee, in this sacrament of
the holy Bread of eternal life and Cup of
everlasting salvation, the memorial which he
hath commanded; And we entirely 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 we pray that by the power
of thy Holy Spirit, all we who are partakers of
this holy Communion may be fulfilled with thy
grace and heavenly benediction; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, by whom and with whom, in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory
be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without
end.
And all the people shall answer:
Amen.
After a short period of silence the Priest shall say:
HE peace of the Lord be always with you;
People. And with thy spirit.
Then shall the Priest kneel down at the Lord’s Table, and shall,
together with all that shall recieve the Communion, humbly say
this prayer following:
E 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
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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.
Then shall the Preist first receive
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in both kinds himself, and then 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
meekly kneeling. And, as he delivers the Bread, he shall say:
HE 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 that delivers the Cup shall likewise say:
HE 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.
In the Communion time, Hymns or Anthems such as the
following may be used;
LAMB of God, that takest away the sin of
the world, have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of
the world, have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of
the world, grant us thy peace.
If the consecrated Bread or Wine be all spent before all have
communicated, the Priest shall conscrate more according to the
manner before prescribed; saying for the blessing of the Bread:
Hear, O merciful Father, we bessech thee, the prayer and
thanksgiving which we offer through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who, in the same night etc.
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If it is necessary to consecrate in both kinds, the Priest shall
continue: Likewise after supper he took the Cup; and, when he
had given thanks, etc.
For the blessing of the Cup only, he shall say:
Hear, O merciful Father, we beseech thee, the prayer and
thanksgiving which we offer through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who after supper took the Cup; and, when he had given thanks,
etc.
And he shall always continue to in remembrance of me.
When all have communicated, then shall the Priest say the Lord's
Prayer, the people repeating with him every petition.
Let us pray.
UR 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 them that trespass against
us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver
us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the
glory, For ever and ever. Amen.
Then shall the Priest say
LMIGHTY and everliving God, we most
heartily thank thee that thou dost graciously
feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual
food of the most precious Body and Blood of
thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; assuring us
thereby of thy favour and goodness towards us;
and that we are living members of his mystical
body, which is the blessed company of all faithful
people; and are also heirs through hope of thy
everlasting kingdom.
And here we offer and present unto thee, O
Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a
reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice unto thee.
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And although we are unworthy, 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, to
whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all
honour and glory, world without end. Amen.
Then shall be said or sung Gloria in Excelsis. On a weekday
which is not a festival it may be omitted.
LORY be to God on high, and in earth
peace, agood 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, Jesu Christ;
O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy
upon us. Thou that takest away the sin 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 Priest (or the Bishop if he be present)
shall let them depart with this Blessing.
HE 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.
If any of the consecrated Bread and Wine remain, the Priest and
other Communicants shall reverently eat and drink the same,