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have grace to hear and receive what they shall deliver out of thy most holy word, or agreeably to the same, as the means of our salvation; that in all our words and deeds we may seek thy glory, and the increase of thy kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE HE Peacell peace of God, which 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.

And if, on the same day, the Order of Deacons be given to some, and the Order of Priesthood to others; the Deacons shall be first presented, and then the Priests; and it shall suffice, that the Litany be once said for both. The Collects shall both be used; first, that for Deacons, then that for Priests. The Epistle shall be Ephesians iv. 7 to 13, as before in this office. Immediately after which, they that are to be made Deacons, shall be examined, and ordained, as is above prescribed. Then one of them having read the Gospel, which shall be either out of Saint Matthew ix. 36, as before in this office; or else Saint Luke xii. 35 to 38, as before in the form for the Ordering of Deacons, they that are to be made Priests, shall likewise be examined, and ordained, as is in this office before ap. pointed.

THE FORM OF

Ordaining or Consecrating a Bishop.

When all things are duly prepared in the Church, and set in order, after Morning Prayer is ended, the Presiding Bishop, or some other Bishop appointed by the Bishops present, shall begin the Communion Service, in which this shall be

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The Collect.

LMIGHTY God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to thy holy Apostles many excellent gifts, and didst charge them to feed thy Flock; give grace, we beseech thee, to all

Bishops, the Pastors of thy Church, that they may diligently preach thy word, and duly administer the godly discipline thereof; and grant to the people, that they may obediently follow the same; that all may receive the crown of everlasting glory,

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HIS is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a Bishop, he desireth a good work. A Bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; for if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the Church of God? not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach, and the snare of the devil.

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Or this: For the Epistle.

Acts xx. 17.

ROM Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus, and called the Elders of the Church. And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears and temptations, which befel me by the lying in wait of the Jews: And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, testifying both to the Jews, and also to the

Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. And now, behold, I go bound in the Spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befal me there; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying, That bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus; to testify the Gospel of the grace of God. And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men: For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years, I ceased not to warn every one, night and day, with tears. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apThen another Bishop shall read

parel: yea, ye yourselves know, be unto you: As my Father that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have showed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to sup port the weak; and to remem. ber the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

The Gospel. St. John xxi. 15. JESUS saith to Simon Peter,

Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things: thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Or this: St. John xx, 19. THE same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he showed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then saith Jesus to them again, Peace

hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained.

Or this: St. Matt, xxviii. 18.

JESUS came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

After the Gospel and the Sermon are end. ed, the elected Bishop, vested with his Rochet, shall be presented by two Bishops of this Church unto the Presiding Bishop, or to the Bishop appointed, sitting in his Chair near the holy Table; the Bishops who present him saying,

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Father in

God, we present unto you this godly and well-learned man to be ordained and consecrated Bishop.

Then shall the Presiding Bishop demand Testimonials of the Person presented for Consecration, and shall cause them to be

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Then the Presiding Bishop shall move the Congregation present to pray, saying thus to them:

BRETHREN

it is

written in

the Gospel of St. Luke, That our Saviour Christ continued the whole night in prayer, before he chose and sent forth his twelve Apostles. It is written also, That the holy Apostles Matthias to be of the number prayed, before they ordained of the twelve. Let us, therefore, following the example of our Saviour Christ, and his Apostles, offer up our prayers to Almighty God, before we admit and send forth this person presented unto us, to the work whereunto we trust the Holy Ghost hath called him.

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And then shall be said the Litany; this place, That it may please 1 thee to illuminate all Bishops, &c. the proper Suffrage shall be,

only, that after

THAT HAT it may please thee to bless this our brother elected, and to send thy grace upon him, that he may duly execute the office whereunto he is cal

led, to the edifying of thy Church, and to the honour, praise, and glory of thy name; Answer. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

Then shall be said this Prayer following.

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Church; mercifully behold this thy servant now called to the work and ministry of a Bishop; and so replenish him with the

truth of thy doctrine, and adorn him with innocency of life, that both by word and deed he may faithfully serve thee in this office, to the glory of thy name, and the edifying and well-governing of thy Church, through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.

Then the Presiding Bishop, sitting in his Chair, shall say to him that is to be consecrated,

BROTHER, forasmuch

as

the holy Scripture and the ancient canons command that we should not be hasty in laying on hands, and admitting any person to government in the Church of Christ, which he hath purchased with no less price than the effusion of his

own blood; before we admit

you to this administration, we will examine you in certain articles, to the end that the congregation present may have a trial, and bear witness, how you are minded to behave yourself in the Church of God.

ARE

you persuaded, that you are truly called to this

ministration, according to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the order of this Church? Answer. I am so persuaded. The Presiding Bishop.

ARE you persuaded, that the

holy Scriptures contain all doctrine required as necessarý for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are you determined, out of the same

holy Scriptures, to instruct the people committed to your charge, and to teach or maintain nothing, as necessary to eternal salvation, but that which you shall be persuaded, may be concluded and proved by the same?

Answer. I am so persuaded, and determined by God's grace. The Presiding Bishop.

ILL you then faithfully

holy Scriptures, and call upon God by prayer for the true understanding of the same; so that you may be able by them to teach and exhort with whole some doctrine, and to withstand and convince the gainsayers?

Answer. I will so do, by the help of God.

The Presiding Bishop.

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and drive away from the Church

you ready, with all
faithful diligence, to banish

all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary to God's word; and both privately and openly to call upon and encourage

others to the same?

Answer. I am ready, the

Lord being my helper.

The Presiding Bishop.

WILL you denyalingod, ungod

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Amen.

Then shall the Bishop elect put on the rest of the Episcopal Habit; and, kneeling doron, Veni, Creator Spiritus, shall be sung or said over him, the Presiding Bishop beginning, and the Bishops, with others that are present, answering by Verses, as followeth:

and live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; that you may show yourself in all things an example of good works unto others, that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing to say against you? COM OME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, Answer. I will so do, the Lord And lighten with celestial Thou the anointing Spirit art, being my helper. Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart: Thy blessed Unction from above, Is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dulness of our blinded sight: Anoint and cheer ow: soiled face With the abundance of thy grace:

The Presiding Bishop. WILL you maintain and set

forward, as much as shall lie in you, quietness, love, and

fire:

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