107 (23-32). They that go down prayer. R. And let our cry, &c. elders. 124. If the LORD Himself, &c. Ant. Thou rulest the raging of the sea, Thou stillest the waves thereof when they arise. The Chapter. S. Mark vi. V. The LORD, &c. R. And with, &c. . Let us pray. 527. O LORD GOD Almighty, Who savedst Noah and his family in the ark from perishing by water, Who didst deliver Jonah from the sea-monster, and Thine Apostle Paul from perils of the deep; bless, we beseech Thee, this boat, that it may, by Thy help, assist in the preservation of human life, and that those whom it rescues may ever thankfully praise Thy holy Name. Through. R. Amen. And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and He alone on the land. And He saw them toiling in rowing: for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night He cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would 528. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Man have passed by them. But when Whom the winds and sea obey, Who they saw Him walking upon the savest Thy disciples even when Thou sea, they supposed it had been a seemest to sleep; aid with Thy strong spirit, and cried out: for they all right hand the crew of this boat, saw Him, and were troubled. And that their toils may be blessed, and immediately He talked with them, they themselves guarded by Thee and saith unto them, Be of good in all time of need; through Thy cheer: it is I, be not afraid. And mercy, O blessed LORD, Who with He went up unto them into the the FATHER and the HOLY GHOST ship; and the wind ceased: and livest and reignest one GOD, world they were sore amazed in them-without end. R. Amen. selves beyond measure, and wondered. For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. Ry. Thanks be to GOD. . Our help, &c. R. Who hath made, &c. V. LORD, hear our Benediction. GOD, the SON of GOD, Who measureth the waters in the hollow of His hand, bl+ess and keep you for evermore. R. Amen. HYMNS. 222, Ancient and Modern; 329, 482, People's Hymnal. OFFICE FOR MAKING A CATECHUMEN, PRIOR TO INSTRUCTION FOR BAPTISM. Ant. Wash you, make you clean. The Priest turning to the Catechu Ps. 23. The LORD is my Shepherd, &c. 70. Haste Thee, O LORD, &c. Ant. Wash you, make you clean: put away the evil of your doings from before Mine eyes, cease to do evil, learn to do well. men, says, My son, what dost thou ask of me? Ans. I ask of thee Christian teaching and Holy Baptism. Priest. It is needful for all men who are admitted into the fellowship of CHRIST's religion to worship One Benediction. GOD, the FATHER of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and Who hath put these holy desires into thine heart, so to seek for His grace in Baptism, of His great mercy grant thee to persevere therein unto the end, and fulfil in thee the good pleasure of His will. Amen. Let us pray. Y. Wash me throughly from my wickedness, O GOD. Ry. And cleanse me from my sin. . Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean. R. Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. . Turn Thy face from my sins. R. And put out all my misdeeds. . LORD, hear, &c. R. And let, &c. Let us pray. 529. O LORD GOD Almighty, we beseech Thee, look upon this Thy servant who desires to come out of darkness into light, and out of the bondage of his sins into the glorious liberty of the children of GOD, that being no more a servant but a son, he may in Thy Presence find fulness of joy. Through. 530. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Good Shepherd, Who didst lay down Thy life for the sheep; mercifully receive this wanderer into Thy fold. Join him with Thine own flock, and lead him to the pleasant pastures of everlasting life. Through Thy mercy. 531. O GOD the HOLY GHOST, LORD of love and Giver of life, lead this Thy servant from the dry and barren land of ignorance unto Thy waters of comfort, that he may be washed clean from all offence and begin a new life in Thee. Who livest. THE EXORCISM. The Priest standing before the kneeling candidate, and lifting his right hand, shall say: GOD, the SON of GOD, Who having spoiled principalities and powers triumphed over them on His Cross, Who by death destroyed death, and overcame him that had the power of death; beat down Satan quickly under thy feet, deliver thee from all his works, drive from thee every evil and unclean spirit, the spirit of error, the spirit of wickedness, the spirit of idolatry and all covetousness, the spirit of lying and all uncleanness, and cause them to depart from thee henceforth and for ever, that thou mayest be made a child of GOD, a member of CHRIST, a temple of the HOLY GHOST, and an heir, with all His saints, of the kingdom of heaven. The Priest then puts a Crucifix round the catechumen's neck. Receive this Cross in token that CHRIST JESUS, Who died for thee upon the Cross, is stretching out His arms to receive and bless thee for evermore. Benediction. GOD, the SON of the dry ground of thy soul, [pour GOD, Who hath called thee to fol- His Spirit upon thy seed and His low Him, pour water upon thee blessing upon thine offspring.] that art thirsty, and floods upon OFFICE FOR THE RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS. This Office, when employed in Retreats or Missions, should be preceded by an explanatory Address, and should conclude with an Exhortation to perseverance. The people should be desired to kneel down, and repeat the following Act of Contrition after the Priest: O most mighty GOD, &c. (See Then shall be sung Hymn 346 (Peo- Christian men, Christian women, Christian children, Do you here in the presence of GOD, &c. (See Confirmation Service.) Every one shall audibly answer, We yield Thee humble thanks, O heavenly FATHER, that Thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of Thy grace and faith in Thee. Increase this knowledge, Dost thou renounce the devil, &c. and confirm this faith in us ever (See Baptismal Service.) Ans. I renounce them all. Dost thou believe in GOD, &c. (See Baptismal Service.) Ans. All this I steadfastly be lieve. Wilt thou then obediently, &c. (See Baptismal Service.) Ans. I will endeavour so to GOD being my helper. do, more. Give Thy HOLY SPIRIT to these persons, that having been born again and made heirs of everlasting salvation through our LORD JESUS CHRIST, they may continue Thy servants and attain Thy promises: through the same Thy SON JESUS CHRIST, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the same HOLY SPIRIT everlastingly. Amen. OFFICE FOR CHURCH DECORATORS. In the Name, &c. Our FATHER, &c. Alleluia. . The LORD, &c. Ry. LORD, have mercy, &c. Ỹ. The palace is not for man. Ry. But for the LORD GOD. . O GOD, make speed, &c. R. O LORD, . O LORD my GOD, hearken make haste, &c. 7. Glory, &c. unto the cry and to the prayers of Thy servant and of Thy people. Ry. That Thine eyes may be open Ry. As it was, &c. Alleluia. Ant. How goodly are thy tents, towards this House night and day. O Jacob. V. Bring us to Thy holy mountain. Ry. And make us joyful in Thy House of Prayer. Y. Ascribe unto the LORD the honour due unto His Name. Ry. Bring presents, and come into His courts. Let us pray. 532. O LORD GOD Almighty, Who didst put wisdom and understanding into the hearts of Bezaleel and Aholiab, to know how to work all manner of work for the sanctuary, and Who, by the mouth of David the King, taughtest Solomon to adorn Thy temple; mercifully bless the labours of Thy servants; and grant that, as they offer willingly for the service of Thy house on earth, they may attain at length unto that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Through. Benediction. The Name of the GoD of Jacob defend you, strengthen you out of Sion, remember all your offerings, grant you your heart's desire, and fulfil all your mind. Amen. OFFICE FOR THE BURIAL OF CHILDREN. The Priest and Clerks meeting the Corpse at the entrance of the church-yard, and going before it, either into the church, or towards the grave, shall say, or sing, Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of GOD. Verily, I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of GOD as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And He took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them. Come, ye blessed of My FATHER, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Rejoice and be glad for the children of the just, for they shall be gathered together, and shall bless the LORD of the just. The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the LORD. saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy. And there is hope in thine end, saith the LORD, that thy children shall come again to their own border.-Jer. xxxi. 15. Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the HOLY GHOST; Which He shed on us abundantly through JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOUR; that, being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.-Titus iii. 5. 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. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of all tears from their eyes.—Rev. vii. waters; and GOD shall wipe away 15. Then shall the Priest say, Let this grave be hallowed, in the Name, &c. He casts dust or earth on the coffin. Remember, man, that thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return. When the coffin is covered, he makes the sign of the Cross, saying, The sign of our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS+CHRIST, be signed+ |