Holy Days
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St Matthew
Morning Prayer
▸Psalm 119
1BLESSED are those that are undefiled in the way, and walk in the law of the LORD.
2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, * and seek him with their whole heart;
3Even they who do no wickedness, * and walk in his ways.
4Thou hast charged * that we shall diligently keep thy commandments.
5O that my ways were made so direct, * that I might keep thy statutes!
6So shall I not be confounded, * while I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7I will thank thee with an unfeigned heart, * when I shall have learned the judgments of thy righteousness.
8I will keep thy statutes; * O forsake me not utterly.
9WHEREWITHAL shall a young man cleanse his way? * even by ruling himself after thy word.
10With my whole heart have I sought thee; * O let me not go wrong out of thy commandments.
11Thy word have I hid within my heart, * that I should not sin against thee.
12Blessed art thou, O LORD; * O teach me thy statutes.
13With my lips have I been telling * of all the judgments of thy mouth.
14I have had as great delight in the way of thy testimonies, * as in all manner of riches.
15I will talk of thy commandments, * and have respect unto thy ways.
16My delight shall be in thy statutes, * and I will not forget thy word.
17O DO well unto thy servant; * that I may live, and keep thy word.
18Open thou mine eyes; * that I may see the wondrous things of thy law.
19I am a stranger upon earth; * O hide not thy commandments from me.
20My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire * that it hath alway unto thy judgments.
21Thou hast rebuked the proud; * and cursed are they that do err from thy commandments.
22O turn from me shame and rebuke; * for I have kept thy testimonies.
23Princes also did sit and speak against me; * but thy servant is occupied in thy statutes.
24For thy testimonies are my delight, * and my counsellors.
25MY soul cleaveth to the dust; * O quicken thou me, according to thy word.
26I have acknowledged my ways, and thou heardest me: * O teach me thy statutes.
27Make me to understand the way of thy commandments; * and so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
28My soul melteth away for very heaviness; * comfort thou me according unto thy word.
29Take from me the way of lying, * and cause thou me to make much of thy law.
30I have chosen the way of truth, * and thy judgments have I laid before me.
31I have stuck unto thy testimonies; * O LORD, confound me not.
32I will run the way of thy commandments, * when thou hast set my heart at liberty.
33TEACH me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes, * and I shall keep it unto the end.
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; * yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; * for therein is my desire.
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, * and not to covetousness.
37O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity; * and quicken thou me in thy way.
38O stablish thy word in thy servant, * that I may fear thee.
39Take away the rebuke that I am afraid of; * for thy judgments are good.
40Behold, my delight is in thy commandments; * O quicken me in thy righteousness.
41LET thy loving mercy come also unto me, O LORD, * even thy salvation, according unto thy word.
42So shall I make answer unto my blasphemers; * for my trust is in thy word.
43O take not the word of thy truth utterly out of my mouth; * for my hope is in thy judgments.
44So shall I alway keep thy law; * yea, for ever and ever.
45And I will walk at liberty; * for I seek thy commandments.
46I will speak of thy testimonies also, even before kings, * and will not be ashamed.
47And my delight shall be in thy commandments, * which I have loved.
48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; * and my study shall be in thy statutes.
49O THINK upon thy servant, as concerning thy word, * wherein thou hast caused me to put my trust.
50The same is my comfort in my trouble; * for thy word hath quickened me.
51The proud have had me exceedingly in derision; * yet have I not shrinked from thy law.
52For I remembered thine everlasting judgments, O LORD, * and received comfort.
53I am horribly afraid, * for the ungodly that forsake thy law.
54Thy statutes have been my songs, * in the house of my pilgrimage.
55I have thought upon thy Name, O LORD, in the night season, * and have kept thy law.
56This I had, * because I kept thy commandments.
57THOU art my portion, O LORD; * I have promised to keep thy law.
58I made my humble petition in thy presence with my whole heart; * O be merciful unto me, according to thy word.
59I called mine own ways to remembrance, * and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
60I made haste, and prolonged not the time, * to keep thy commandments.
61The snares of the ungodly have compassed me about; * but I have not forgotten thy law.
62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee, * because of thy righteous judgments.
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, * and keep thy commandments.
64The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: * O teach me thy statutes.
65O LORD, thou hast dealt graciously with thy servant, * according unto thy word.
66O teach me true understanding and knowledge; * for I have believed thy commandments.
67Before I was troubled, I went wrong; * but now have I kept thy word.
68Thou art good and gracious; * O teach me thy statutes.
69The proud have imagined a lie against me; * but I will keep thy commandments with my whole heart.
70Their heart is as fat as brawn; * but my delight hath been in thy law.
71It is good for me that I have been in trouble; * that I may learn thy statutes.
72The law of thy mouth is dearer unto me * than thousands of gold and silver.
73THY hands have made me and fashioned me: * O give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; * because I have put my trust in thy word.
75I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, * and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled.
76O let thy merciful kindness be my comfort, * according to thy word unto thy servant.
77O let thy loving mercies come unto me, that I may live; * for thy law is my delight.
78Let the proud be confounded, for they go wickedly about to destroy me; * but I will be occupied in thy commandments.
79Let such as fear thee, and have known thy testimonies, * be turned unto me.
80O let my heart be sound in thy statutes, * that I be not ashamed.
81MY soul hath longed for thy salvation, * and I have a good hope because of thy word.
82Mine eyes-long sore for thy word; * saying, O when wilt thou comfort me?
83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; * yet do I not forget thy statutes.
84How many are the days of thy servant? * when wilt thou be avenged of them that persecute me?
85The proud have digged pits for me, * which are not after thy law.
86All thy commandments are true: * they persecute me falsely; O be thou my help.
87They had almost made an end of me upon earth; * but I forsook not thy commandments.
88O quicken me after thy loving-kindness; * and so shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth.
89O LORD, thy word * endureth for ever in heaven.
90Thy truth also remaineth from one generation to another; * thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth.
91They continue this day according to thine ordinance; * for all things serve thee.
92If my delight had not been in thy law, * I should have perished in my trouble.
93I will never forget thy commandments; * for with them thou hast quickened me.
94I am thine: O save me, * for I have sought thy commandments.
95The ungodly laid wait for me, to destroy me; * but I will consider thy testimonies.
96I see that all things come to an end; * but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97LORD, what love have I unto thy law! * all the day long is my study in it.
98Thou, through thy commandments, hast made me wiser than mine enemies; * for they are ever with me.
99I have more understanding than my teachers; * for thy testimonies are my study.
100I am wiser than the aged; * because I keep thy commandments.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, * that I may keep thy word.
102I have not shrunk from thy judgments; * for thou teachest me.
103O how sweet are thy words unto my throat; * yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth!
104Through thy commandments I get understanding: * therefore I hate all evil ways.
105THY word is a lantern unto my feet, * and a light unto my paths.
106I have sworn, and am stedfastly purposed, * to keep thy righteous judgments.
107I am troubled above measure: * quicken me, O LORD, according to thy word.
108Let the free-will offerings of my mouth please thee, O LORD; * and teach me thy judgments.
109My soul is alway in my hand; * yet do I not forget thy law.
110The ungodly have laid a snare for me; * but yet I swerved not from thy commandments.
111Thy testimonies have I claimed as mine heritage for ever; * and why? they are the very joy of my heart.
112I have applied my heart to fulfil thy statutes alway, * even unto the end.
113I HATE them that imagine evil things; * but thy law do I love.
114Thou art my defence and shield; * and my trust is in thy word.
115Away from me, ye wicked; * I will keep the commandments of my God.
116O stablish me according to thy word, that I may live; * and let me not be disappointed of my hope.
117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; * yea, my delight shall be ever in thy statutes.
118Thou hast trodden down all them that depart from thy statutes; * for they imagine but deceit.
119Thou puttest away all the ungodly of the earth like dross; * therefore I love thy testimonies.
120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; * and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121I DEAL with the thing that is lawful and right; * O give me not over unto mine oppressors.
122Make thou thy servant to delight in that which is good, * that the proud do me no wrong.
123Mine eyes are wasted away with looking for thy health, * and for the word of thy righteousness.
124O deal with thy servant according unto thy loving mercy, * and teach me thy statutes.
125I am thy servant; O grant me understanding, * that I may know thy testimonies.
126It is time for thee, LORD, to lay to thine hand; * for they have destroyed thy law.
127For I love thy commandments * above gold and precious stones.
128Therefore hold I straight all thy commandments; * and all false ways I utterly abhor.
129THY testimonies are wonderful; * therefore doth my soul keep them.
130When thy word goeth forth, * it giveth light and understanding unto the simple.
131I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath; * for my delight was in thy commandments.
132O look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, * as thou usest to do unto those that love thy Name.
133Order my steps in thy word; * and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me.
134O deliver me from the wrongful dealings of men; * and so shall I keep thy commandments.
135Show the light of thy countenance upon thy servant, * and teach me thy statutes.
136Mine eyes gush out with water, * because men keep not thy law.
137RIGHTEOUS art thou, O LORD; * and true are thy judgments.
138The testimonies that thou hast commanded * are exceeding righteous and true.
139My zeal hath even consumed me; * because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
140Thy word is tried to the uttermost, * and thy servant loveth it.
141I am small and of no reputation; * yet do I not forget thy commandments.
142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, * and thy law is the truth.
143Trouble and heaviness have taken hold upon me; * yet is my delight in thy commandments.
144The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: * O grant me understanding, and I shall live.
145I CALL with my whole heart; * hear me, O LORD; I will keep thy statutes.
146Yea, even unto thee do I call; * help me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
147Early in the morning do I cry unto thee; * for in thy word is my trust.
148Mine eyes prevent the night watches; * that I might be occupied in thy word.
149Hear my voice, O LORD, according unto thy lovingkindness; * quicken me, according to thy judgments.
150They draw nigh that of malice persecute me, * and are far from thy law.
151Be thou nigh at hand, O LORD; * for all thy commandments are true.
152As concerning thy testimonies, I have known long since, * that thou hast grounded them for ever.
153O CONSIDER mine adversity, and deliver me, * for I do not forget thy law.
154Avenge thou my cause, and deliver me; * quicken me according to thy word.
155Health is far from the ungodly; * for they regard not thy statutes.
156Great is thy mercy, O LORD; * quicken me, as thou art wont.
157Many there are that trouble me, and persecute me; * yet do I not swerve from thy testimonies.
158It grieveth me when I see the transgressors; * because they keep not thy law.
159Consider, O LORD, how I love thy commandments; * O quicken me, according to thy loving-kindness.
160Thy word is true from everlasting; * all the judgments of thy righteousness endure for evermore.
161PRINCES have persecuted me without a cause; * but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
162I am as glad of thy word, * as one that findeth great spoils.
163As for lies, I hate and abhor them; * but thy law do I love.
164Seven times a day do I praise thee; * because of thy righteous judgments.
165Great is the peace that they have who love thy law; * and they have none occasion of stumbling.
166LORD, I have looked for thy saving health, * and done after thy commandments.
167My soul hath kept thy testimonies, * and loved them exceedingly.
168I have kept thy commandments and testimonies; * for all my ways are before thee.
169LET my complaint come before thee, O LORD; * give me understanding according to thy word.
170Let my supplication come before thee; * deliver me according to thy word.
171My lips shall speak of thy praise, * when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172Yea, my tongue shall sing of thy word; * for all thy commandments are righteous.
173Let thine hand help me; * for I have chosen thy commandments.
174I have longed for thy saving health, O LORD; * and in thy law is my delight.
175O let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; * and thy judgments shall help me.
176I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost; * O seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.
First Lesson
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-2115And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:
16And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.
19So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.
20And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?
21And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.
Second Lesson
Matthew 19:16-3016And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
18He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
19Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
21Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
22But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
23Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
▸Pray the full office
¶ Morning Prayer shall begin by reading one or more of the following Sentences of Scripture,
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.
Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah Ivii. 15.
The hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. St. John iv. 23.
¶ then follows,
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
A General Confession.
¶ To be said by the whole Congregation, after the Minister, all kneeling.
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
The Collect for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity.
GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace; that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
O Lord, open thou our lips.
And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord's Name be praised.
¶ then follows,
Venite, exultemus Domino.
O COME, let us sing unto the LORD; * let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; * and show ourselves glad in him with psalms.
For the LORD is a great God; * and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are all the corners of the earth; * and the strength of the hills is his also.
The sea is his, and he made it; * and his hands prepared the dry land.
O come, let us worship and fall down, * and kneel before the LORD our Maker.
For he is the Lord our God; * and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth stand in awe of him.
For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth; * and with righteousness to judge the world, and the peoples with his truth.
Glory be.
Psalms appointed
▸Psalm 119
1BLESSED are those that are undefiled in the way, and walk in the law of the LORD.
2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, * and seek him with their whole heart;
3Even they who do no wickedness, * and walk in his ways.
4Thou hast charged * that we shall diligently keep thy commandments.
5O that my ways were made so direct, * that I might keep thy statutes!
6So shall I not be confounded, * while I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7I will thank thee with an unfeigned heart, * when I shall have learned the judgments of thy righteousness.
8I will keep thy statutes; * O forsake me not utterly.
9WHEREWITHAL shall a young man cleanse his way? * even by ruling himself after thy word.
10With my whole heart have I sought thee; * O let me not go wrong out of thy commandments.
11Thy word have I hid within my heart, * that I should not sin against thee.
12Blessed art thou, O LORD; * O teach me thy statutes.
13With my lips have I been telling * of all the judgments of thy mouth.
14I have had as great delight in the way of thy testimonies, * as in all manner of riches.
15I will talk of thy commandments, * and have respect unto thy ways.
16My delight shall be in thy statutes, * and I will not forget thy word.
17O DO well unto thy servant; * that I may live, and keep thy word.
18Open thou mine eyes; * that I may see the wondrous things of thy law.
19I am a stranger upon earth; * O hide not thy commandments from me.
20My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire * that it hath alway unto thy judgments.
21Thou hast rebuked the proud; * and cursed are they that do err from thy commandments.
22O turn from me shame and rebuke; * for I have kept thy testimonies.
23Princes also did sit and speak against me; * but thy servant is occupied in thy statutes.
24For thy testimonies are my delight, * and my counsellors.
25MY soul cleaveth to the dust; * O quicken thou me, according to thy word.
26I have acknowledged my ways, and thou heardest me: * O teach me thy statutes.
27Make me to understand the way of thy commandments; * and so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
28My soul melteth away for very heaviness; * comfort thou me according unto thy word.
29Take from me the way of lying, * and cause thou me to make much of thy law.
30I have chosen the way of truth, * and thy judgments have I laid before me.
31I have stuck unto thy testimonies; * O LORD, confound me not.
32I will run the way of thy commandments, * when thou hast set my heart at liberty.
33TEACH me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes, * and I shall keep it unto the end.
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; * yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; * for therein is my desire.
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, * and not to covetousness.
37O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity; * and quicken thou me in thy way.
38O stablish thy word in thy servant, * that I may fear thee.
39Take away the rebuke that I am afraid of; * for thy judgments are good.
40Behold, my delight is in thy commandments; * O quicken me in thy righteousness.
41LET thy loving mercy come also unto me, O LORD, * even thy salvation, according unto thy word.
42So shall I make answer unto my blasphemers; * for my trust is in thy word.
43O take not the word of thy truth utterly out of my mouth; * for my hope is in thy judgments.
44So shall I alway keep thy law; * yea, for ever and ever.
45And I will walk at liberty; * for I seek thy commandments.
46I will speak of thy testimonies also, even before kings, * and will not be ashamed.
47And my delight shall be in thy commandments, * which I have loved.
48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; * and my study shall be in thy statutes.
49O THINK upon thy servant, as concerning thy word, * wherein thou hast caused me to put my trust.
50The same is my comfort in my trouble; * for thy word hath quickened me.
51The proud have had me exceedingly in derision; * yet have I not shrinked from thy law.
52For I remembered thine everlasting judgments, O LORD, * and received comfort.
53I am horribly afraid, * for the ungodly that forsake thy law.
54Thy statutes have been my songs, * in the house of my pilgrimage.
55I have thought upon thy Name, O LORD, in the night season, * and have kept thy law.
56This I had, * because I kept thy commandments.
57THOU art my portion, O LORD; * I have promised to keep thy law.
58I made my humble petition in thy presence with my whole heart; * O be merciful unto me, according to thy word.
59I called mine own ways to remembrance, * and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
60I made haste, and prolonged not the time, * to keep thy commandments.
61The snares of the ungodly have compassed me about; * but I have not forgotten thy law.
62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee, * because of thy righteous judgments.
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, * and keep thy commandments.
64The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: * O teach me thy statutes.
65O LORD, thou hast dealt graciously with thy servant, * according unto thy word.
66O teach me true understanding and knowledge; * for I have believed thy commandments.
67Before I was troubled, I went wrong; * but now have I kept thy word.
68Thou art good and gracious; * O teach me thy statutes.
69The proud have imagined a lie against me; * but I will keep thy commandments with my whole heart.
70Their heart is as fat as brawn; * but my delight hath been in thy law.
71It is good for me that I have been in trouble; * that I may learn thy statutes.
72The law of thy mouth is dearer unto me * than thousands of gold and silver.
73THY hands have made me and fashioned me: * O give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; * because I have put my trust in thy word.
75I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, * and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled.
76O let thy merciful kindness be my comfort, * according to thy word unto thy servant.
77O let thy loving mercies come unto me, that I may live; * for thy law is my delight.
78Let the proud be confounded, for they go wickedly about to destroy me; * but I will be occupied in thy commandments.
79Let such as fear thee, and have known thy testimonies, * be turned unto me.
80O let my heart be sound in thy statutes, * that I be not ashamed.
81MY soul hath longed for thy salvation, * and I have a good hope because of thy word.
82Mine eyes-long sore for thy word; * saying, O when wilt thou comfort me?
83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; * yet do I not forget thy statutes.
84How many are the days of thy servant? * when wilt thou be avenged of them that persecute me?
85The proud have digged pits for me, * which are not after thy law.
86All thy commandments are true: * they persecute me falsely; O be thou my help.
87They had almost made an end of me upon earth; * but I forsook not thy commandments.
88O quicken me after thy loving-kindness; * and so shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth.
89O LORD, thy word * endureth for ever in heaven.
90Thy truth also remaineth from one generation to another; * thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth.
91They continue this day according to thine ordinance; * for all things serve thee.
92If my delight had not been in thy law, * I should have perished in my trouble.
93I will never forget thy commandments; * for with them thou hast quickened me.
94I am thine: O save me, * for I have sought thy commandments.
95The ungodly laid wait for me, to destroy me; * but I will consider thy testimonies.
96I see that all things come to an end; * but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97LORD, what love have I unto thy law! * all the day long is my study in it.
98Thou, through thy commandments, hast made me wiser than mine enemies; * for they are ever with me.
99I have more understanding than my teachers; * for thy testimonies are my study.
100I am wiser than the aged; * because I keep thy commandments.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, * that I may keep thy word.
102I have not shrunk from thy judgments; * for thou teachest me.
103O how sweet are thy words unto my throat; * yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth!
104Through thy commandments I get understanding: * therefore I hate all evil ways.
105THY word is a lantern unto my feet, * and a light unto my paths.
106I have sworn, and am stedfastly purposed, * to keep thy righteous judgments.
107I am troubled above measure: * quicken me, O LORD, according to thy word.
108Let the free-will offerings of my mouth please thee, O LORD; * and teach me thy judgments.
109My soul is alway in my hand; * yet do I not forget thy law.
110The ungodly have laid a snare for me; * but yet I swerved not from thy commandments.
111Thy testimonies have I claimed as mine heritage for ever; * and why? they are the very joy of my heart.
112I have applied my heart to fulfil thy statutes alway, * even unto the end.
113I HATE them that imagine evil things; * but thy law do I love.
114Thou art my defence and shield; * and my trust is in thy word.
115Away from me, ye wicked; * I will keep the commandments of my God.
116O stablish me according to thy word, that I may live; * and let me not be disappointed of my hope.
117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; * yea, my delight shall be ever in thy statutes.
118Thou hast trodden down all them that depart from thy statutes; * for they imagine but deceit.
119Thou puttest away all the ungodly of the earth like dross; * therefore I love thy testimonies.
120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; * and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121I DEAL with the thing that is lawful and right; * O give me not over unto mine oppressors.
122Make thou thy servant to delight in that which is good, * that the proud do me no wrong.
123Mine eyes are wasted away with looking for thy health, * and for the word of thy righteousness.
124O deal with thy servant according unto thy loving mercy, * and teach me thy statutes.
125I am thy servant; O grant me understanding, * that I may know thy testimonies.
126It is time for thee, LORD, to lay to thine hand; * for they have destroyed thy law.
127For I love thy commandments * above gold and precious stones.
128Therefore hold I straight all thy commandments; * and all false ways I utterly abhor.
129THY testimonies are wonderful; * therefore doth my soul keep them.
130When thy word goeth forth, * it giveth light and understanding unto the simple.
131I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath; * for my delight was in thy commandments.
132O look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, * as thou usest to do unto those that love thy Name.
133Order my steps in thy word; * and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me.
134O deliver me from the wrongful dealings of men; * and so shall I keep thy commandments.
135Show the light of thy countenance upon thy servant, * and teach me thy statutes.
136Mine eyes gush out with water, * because men keep not thy law.
137RIGHTEOUS art thou, O LORD; * and true are thy judgments.
138The testimonies that thou hast commanded * are exceeding righteous and true.
139My zeal hath even consumed me; * because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
140Thy word is tried to the uttermost, * and thy servant loveth it.
141I am small and of no reputation; * yet do I not forget thy commandments.
142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, * and thy law is the truth.
143Trouble and heaviness have taken hold upon me; * yet is my delight in thy commandments.
144The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: * O grant me understanding, and I shall live.
145I CALL with my whole heart; * hear me, O LORD; I will keep thy statutes.
146Yea, even unto thee do I call; * help me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
147Early in the morning do I cry unto thee; * for in thy word is my trust.
148Mine eyes prevent the night watches; * that I might be occupied in thy word.
149Hear my voice, O LORD, according unto thy lovingkindness; * quicken me, according to thy judgments.
150They draw nigh that of malice persecute me, * and are far from thy law.
151Be thou nigh at hand, O LORD; * for all thy commandments are true.
152As concerning thy testimonies, I have known long since, * that thou hast grounded them for ever.
153O CONSIDER mine adversity, and deliver me, * for I do not forget thy law.
154Avenge thou my cause, and deliver me; * quicken me according to thy word.
155Health is far from the ungodly; * for they regard not thy statutes.
156Great is thy mercy, O LORD; * quicken me, as thou art wont.
157Many there are that trouble me, and persecute me; * yet do I not swerve from thy testimonies.
158It grieveth me when I see the transgressors; * because they keep not thy law.
159Consider, O LORD, how I love thy commandments; * O quicken me, according to thy loving-kindness.
160Thy word is true from everlasting; * all the judgments of thy righteousness endure for evermore.
161PRINCES have persecuted me without a cause; * but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
162I am as glad of thy word, * as one that findeth great spoils.
163As for lies, I hate and abhor them; * but thy law do I love.
164Seven times a day do I praise thee; * because of thy righteous judgments.
165Great is the peace that they have who love thy law; * and they have none occasion of stumbling.
166LORD, I have looked for thy saving health, * and done after thy commandments.
167My soul hath kept thy testimonies, * and loved them exceedingly.
168I have kept thy commandments and testimonies; * for all my ways are before thee.
169LET my complaint come before thee, O LORD; * give me understanding according to thy word.
170Let my supplication come before thee; * deliver me according to thy word.
171My lips shall speak of thy praise, * when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172Yea, my tongue shall sing of thy word; * for all thy commandments are righteous.
173Let thine hand help me; * for I have chosen thy commandments.
174I have longed for thy saving health, O LORD; * and in thy law is my delight.
175O let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; * and thy judgments shall help me.
176I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost; * O seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.
The First Lesson
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-2115And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:
16And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.
19So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.
20And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?
21And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.
Benedictus es, Domine.
Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our fathers:* praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou for the Name of thy Majesty:* praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou in the temple of thy holiness:* praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths, and dwellest between the Cherubim: * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou on the glorious throne of thy kingdom: * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou in the firmament of heaven: * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Glory be.
The Second Lesson
Matthew 19:16-3016And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
18He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
19Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
21Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
22But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
23Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Jubilate Deo. Psalm c.
O be joyful in the LORD, all ye lands: * serve the LORD with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.
Be ye sure 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.
O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; * be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name.
For the LORD is gracious, his mercy is everlasting; * and his truth endureth from generation to generation.
Glory be.
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.
V.The Lord be with you.
R.And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
V.O Lord, show thy mercy upon us.
R.And grant us thy salvation.
V.O God, make clean our hearts within us.
R.And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.
Collect for the Day .
A Collect for Peace.
O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom; Defend us thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Grace.
O Lord, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day; Defend us in the same with thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings, being ordered by thy governance, may be righteous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for all Conditions of Men.
O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray for thy holy Church universal; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are any ways afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessities; giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
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 lovingkindness 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.
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.
¶ Here endeth The Order of Morning Prayer.
Evening Prayer
▸Psalm 19
1THE heavens declare the glory of God; * and the firmament showeth his handy-work.
2One day telleth another; * and one night certifieth another.
3There is neither speech nor language; * but their voices are heard among them.
4Their sound is gone out into all lands; * and their words into the ends of the world.
5In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun; * which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.
6It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again; * and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; * the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
8The statutes of the LORD are right, and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the LORD is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is clean, and endureth for ever; * the judgments of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; * sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb.
11Moreover, by them is thy servant taught; * and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12Who can tell how oft he offendeth? * O cleanse thou me from my secret faults.
13Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me; * so shall I be undefiled, and innocent from the great offence.
14Let 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 112
1BLESSED is the man that feareth the LORD; * he hath great delight in his commandments.
2His seed shall be mighty upon earth; * the generation of the faithful shall be blessed.
3Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house; * and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness; * he is merciful, loving, and righteous.
5A good man is merciful, and lendeth; * and will guide his words with discretion.
6For he shall never be moved: * and the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
7He will not be afraid of any evil tidings; * for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the LORD.
8His heart is stablished, and will not shrink, * until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor. * and his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10The ungodly shall see it, and it shall grieve him; * he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away; the desire of the ungodly shall perish.
First Lesson
Job 29:12-2512Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
13The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
15I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.
16I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.
17And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.
18Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand.
19My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
20My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.
21Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
22After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.
23And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
24If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
25I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
Second Lesson
1 Timothy 6:6-196But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
13I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
14That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
15Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
16Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Saint Michael & All Angels
▸Pray the full office
¶ Evening Prayer shall begin by reading one or more of the following Sentences
THE LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. Hab. ii. 20.
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth. Psalm xxvi. 8.
Let my prayer be set forth in thy sight as the incense; and let the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice. Psalm cxli. 2.
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. Psalm xcvi. 9.
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.
¶ then follows,
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
A General Confession.
¶ To be said by the whole Congregation, after the Minister, all kneeling.
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
The Collect for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity.
GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace; that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
O Lord, open thou our lips.
And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord's Name be praised.
Psalms appointed
▸Psalm 19
1THE heavens declare the glory of God; * and the firmament showeth his handy-work.
2One day telleth another; * and one night certifieth another.
3There is neither speech nor language; * but their voices are heard among them.
4Their sound is gone out into all lands; * and their words into the ends of the world.
5In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun; * which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.
6It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again; * and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; * the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
8The statutes of the LORD are right, and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the LORD is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is clean, and endureth for ever; * the judgments of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; * sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb.
11Moreover, by them is thy servant taught; * and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12Who can tell how oft he offendeth? * O cleanse thou me from my secret faults.
13Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me; * so shall I be undefiled, and innocent from the great offence.
14Let 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 112
1BLESSED is the man that feareth the LORD; * he hath great delight in his commandments.
2His seed shall be mighty upon earth; * the generation of the faithful shall be blessed.
3Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house; * and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness; * he is merciful, loving, and righteous.
5A good man is merciful, and lendeth; * and will guide his words with discretion.
6For he shall never be moved: * and the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
7He will not be afraid of any evil tidings; * for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the LORD.
8His heart is stablished, and will not shrink, * until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor. * and his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10The ungodly shall see it, and it shall grieve him; * he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away; the desire of the ungodly shall perish.
The First Lesson
Job 29:12-2512Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
13The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
15I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.
16I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.
17And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.
18Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand.
19My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
20My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.
21Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
22After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.
23And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
24If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
25I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
Gloria in excelsis.
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.
Magnificat. St. Luke i. 46.
My soul doth magnify the Lord, * and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded * the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth * all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me; * and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him * throughout all generations.
He hath showed strength with his arm; * he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, * and hath exalted the humble and meek;.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; * and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel; * as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever.
Glory be.
The Second Lesson
1 Timothy 6:6-196But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
13I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
14That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
15Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
16Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Saint Michael & All Angels
Nunc dimittis. St. Luke ii. 29.
LORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, * according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen * thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared * before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, * and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory be.
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.
V.The Lord be with you.
R.And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
V.O Lord, show thy mercy upon us.
R.And grant us thy salvation.
V.O Lord, save the State.
R.And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee.
V.Endue thy Ministers with righteousness.
R.And make thy chosen people joyful.
V.O Lord, save thy people.
R.And bless thine inheritance.
V.Give peace in our time, O Lord.
R.For it is thou, Lord, only, that makest us dwell in safety.
V.O God, make clean our hearts within us.
R.And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.
Collect for the Day .
A Collect for Peace.
O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
A Collect 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.
A Prayer for all Conditions of Men.
O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray for thy holy Church universal; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are any ways afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessities; giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
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 lovingkindness 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.
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.
¶ Here endeth The Order of Evening Prayer.
Saint Michael & All Angels
Morning Prayer
▸Psalm 8
1O LORD our Governor, how excellent is thy Name in all the world; * thou that hast set thy glory above the heavens!
2Out of the mouth of very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies, * that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
3When I consider thy heavens, even the work of thy fingers; * the moon and the stars which thou hast ordained;
4What is man, that thou art mindful of him? * and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
5Thou madest him lower than the angels, * to crown him with glory and worship.
6Thou makest him to have dominion of the works of thy hands; * and thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet:
7All sheep and oxen; * yea, and the beasts of the field;
8The fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea; * and whatsoever walketh through the paths of the seas.
9O LORD our Governor, * how excellent is thy Name in all the world!
▸Psalm 91
1WHOSO dwelleth under the defence of the Most High, * shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say unto the LORD, Thou art my hope, and my stronghold; * my God, in him will I trust.
3For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunter, * and from the noisome pestilence.
4He shall defend thee under his wings, and thou shalt be safe under his feathers; * his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night, * nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6For the pestilence that walketh in darkness, * nor for the sickness that destroyeth in the noon-day.
7A thousand shall fall beside thee, and ten thousand at thy right hand; * but it shall not come nigh thee.
8Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou behold, * and see the reward of the ungodly.
9For thou, LORD, art my hope; * thou hast set thine house of defence very high.
10There shall no evil happen unto thee, * neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, * to keep thee in all thy ways.
12They shall bear thee in their hands, * that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone.
13Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder: * the young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet.
14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; * I will set him up, because he hath known my Name.
15He shall call upon me, and I will hear him; * yea, I am with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and bring him to honour.
16With long life will I satisfy him, * and show him my salvation.
First Lesson
Job 38:1-71Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
2Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
3Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.
4Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
5Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
6Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
7When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Second Lesson
Hebrews 1:13-2:1013But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
1Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
2For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
4God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
5For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
6But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
7Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
8Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
10For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
▸Pray the full office
¶ Morning Prayer shall begin by reading one or more of the following Sentences of Scripture,
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.
Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah Ivii. 15.
The hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. St. John iv. 23.
¶ then follows,
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
A General Confession.
¶ To be said by the whole Congregation, after the Minister, all kneeling.
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
The Collect for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity.
GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace; that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
O Lord, open thou our lips.
And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord's Name be praised.
¶ then follows,
Venite, exultemus Domino.
O COME, let us sing unto the LORD; * let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; * and show ourselves glad in him with psalms.
For the LORD is a great God; * and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are all the corners of the earth; * and the strength of the hills is his also.
The sea is his, and he made it; * and his hands prepared the dry land.
O come, let us worship and fall down, * and kneel before the LORD our Maker.
For he is the Lord our God; * and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth stand in awe of him.
For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth; * and with righteousness to judge the world, and the peoples with his truth.
Glory be.
Psalms appointed
▸Psalm 8
1O LORD our Governor, how excellent is thy Name in all the world; * thou that hast set thy glory above the heavens!
2Out of the mouth of very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies, * that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
3When I consider thy heavens, even the work of thy fingers; * the moon and the stars which thou hast ordained;
4What is man, that thou art mindful of him? * and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
5Thou madest him lower than the angels, * to crown him with glory and worship.
6Thou makest him to have dominion of the works of thy hands; * and thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet:
7All sheep and oxen; * yea, and the beasts of the field;
8The fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea; * and whatsoever walketh through the paths of the seas.
9O LORD our Governor, * how excellent is thy Name in all the world!
▸Psalm 91
1WHOSO dwelleth under the defence of the Most High, * shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say unto the LORD, Thou art my hope, and my stronghold; * my God, in him will I trust.
3For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunter, * and from the noisome pestilence.
4He shall defend thee under his wings, and thou shalt be safe under his feathers; * his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night, * nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6For the pestilence that walketh in darkness, * nor for the sickness that destroyeth in the noon-day.
7A thousand shall fall beside thee, and ten thousand at thy right hand; * but it shall not come nigh thee.
8Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou behold, * and see the reward of the ungodly.
9For thou, LORD, art my hope; * thou hast set thine house of defence very high.
10There shall no evil happen unto thee, * neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, * to keep thee in all thy ways.
12They shall bear thee in their hands, * that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone.
13Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder: * the young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet.
14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; * I will set him up, because he hath known my Name.
15He shall call upon me, and I will hear him; * yea, I am with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and bring him to honour.
16With long life will I satisfy him, * and show him my salvation.
The First Lesson
Job 38:1-71Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
2Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
3Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.
4Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
5Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
6Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
7When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Benedictus es, Domine.
Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our fathers:* praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou for the Name of thy Majesty:* praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou in the temple of thy holiness:* praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths, and dwellest between the Cherubim: * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou on the glorious throne of thy kingdom: * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou in the firmament of heaven: * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Glory be.
The Second Lesson
Hebrews 1:13-2:1013But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
1Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
2For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
4God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
5For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
6But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
7Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
8Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
10For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Jubilate Deo. Psalm c.
O be joyful in the LORD, all ye lands: * serve the LORD with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.
Be ye sure 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.
O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; * be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name.
For the LORD is gracious, his mercy is everlasting; * and his truth endureth from generation to generation.
Glory be.
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.
V.The Lord be with you.
R.And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
V.O Lord, show thy mercy upon us.
R.And grant us thy salvation.
V.O God, make clean our hearts within us.
R.And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.
Collect for the Day .
A Collect for Peace.
O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom; Defend us thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Grace.
O Lord, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day; Defend us in the same with thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings, being ordered by thy governance, may be righteous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for all Conditions of Men.
O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray for thy holy Church universal; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are any ways afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessities; giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
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 lovingkindness 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.
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.
¶ Here endeth The Order of Morning Prayer.
Evening Prayer
▸Psalm 34
1I WILL alway give thanks unto the LORD; * his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
2My soul shall make her boast in the LORD; * the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
3O praise the LORD with me, * and let us magnify his Name together.
4I sought the LORD, and he heard me; * yea, he delivered me out of all my fear.
5They had an eye unto him, and were lightened; * and their faces were not ashamed.
6Lo, the poor crieth, and the LORD heareth him; * yea, and saveth him out of all his troubles.
7The angel of the LORD tarrieth round about them that fear him, * and delivereth them.
8O taste, and see, how gracious the LORD is: * blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
9O fear the LORD, ye that are his saints; * for they that fear him lack nothing.
10The lions do lack, and suffer hunger; * but they who seek the LORD shall want no manner of thing that is good.
11Come, ye children, and hearken unto me; * I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
12What man is he that lusteth to live, * and would fain see good days?
13Keep thy tongue from evil, * and thy lips, that they speak no guile.
14Eschew evil, and do good; * seek peace, and ensue it.
15The eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, * and his ears are open unto their prayers.
16The countenance of the LORD is against them that do evil, * to root out the remembrance of them from the earth.
17The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth them, * and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart, * and will save such as be of an humble spirit.
19Great are the troubles of the righteous; * but the LORD delivereth him out of all.
20He keepeth all his bones, * so that not one of them is broken.
21But misfortune shall slay the ungodly; * and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
22The LORD delivereth the souls of his servants; * and all they that put their trust in him shall not be destitute.
First Lesson
2 Kings 6:8-178Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
9And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.
10And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.
11Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not show me which of us is for the king of Israel?
12And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.
13And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
14Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.
15And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
16And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
17And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
Second Lesson
Acts 12:1-111Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
2And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
3And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
4And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
5Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
6And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
7And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
9And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
▸Pray the full office
¶ Evening Prayer shall begin by reading one or more of the following Sentences
THE LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. Hab. ii. 20.
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth. Psalm xxvi. 8.
Let my prayer be set forth in thy sight as the incense; and let the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice. Psalm cxli. 2.
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. Psalm xcvi. 9.
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.
¶ then follows,
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
A General Confession.
¶ To be said by the whole Congregation, after the Minister, all kneeling.
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
The Collect for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity.
GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace; that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
O Lord, open thou our lips.
And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord's Name be praised.
Psalms appointed
▸Psalm 34
1I WILL alway give thanks unto the LORD; * his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
2My soul shall make her boast in the LORD; * the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
3O praise the LORD with me, * and let us magnify his Name together.
4I sought the LORD, and he heard me; * yea, he delivered me out of all my fear.
5They had an eye unto him, and were lightened; * and their faces were not ashamed.
6Lo, the poor crieth, and the LORD heareth him; * yea, and saveth him out of all his troubles.
7The angel of the LORD tarrieth round about them that fear him, * and delivereth them.
8O taste, and see, how gracious the LORD is: * blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
9O fear the LORD, ye that are his saints; * for they that fear him lack nothing.
10The lions do lack, and suffer hunger; * but they who seek the LORD shall want no manner of thing that is good.
11Come, ye children, and hearken unto me; * I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
12What man is he that lusteth to live, * and would fain see good days?
13Keep thy tongue from evil, * and thy lips, that they speak no guile.
14Eschew evil, and do good; * seek peace, and ensue it.
15The eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, * and his ears are open unto their prayers.
16The countenance of the LORD is against them that do evil, * to root out the remembrance of them from the earth.
17The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth them, * and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart, * and will save such as be of an humble spirit.
19Great are the troubles of the righteous; * but the LORD delivereth him out of all.
20He keepeth all his bones, * so that not one of them is broken.
21But misfortune shall slay the ungodly; * and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
22The LORD delivereth the souls of his servants; * and all they that put their trust in him shall not be destitute.
The First Lesson
2 Kings 6:8-178Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
9And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.
10And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.
11Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not show me which of us is for the king of Israel?
12And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.
13And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
14Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.
15And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
16And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
17And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
Gloria in excelsis.
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.
Magnificat. St. Luke i. 46.
My soul doth magnify the Lord, * and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded * the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth * all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me; * and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him * throughout all generations.
He hath showed strength with his arm; * he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, * and hath exalted the humble and meek;.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; * and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel; * as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever.
Glory be.
The Second Lesson
Acts 12:1-111Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
2And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
3And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
4And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
5Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
6And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
7And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
9And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
Nunc dimittis. St. Luke ii. 29.
LORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, * according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen * thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared * before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, * and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory be.
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.
V.The Lord be with you.
R.And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
V.O Lord, show thy mercy upon us.
R.And grant us thy salvation.
V.O Lord, save the State.
R.And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee.
V.Endue thy Ministers with righteousness.
R.And make thy chosen people joyful.
V.O Lord, save thy people.
R.And bless thine inheritance.
V.Give peace in our time, O Lord.
R.For it is thou, Lord, only, that makest us dwell in safety.
V.O God, make clean our hearts within us.
R.And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.
Collect for the Day .
A Collect for Peace.
O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
A Collect 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.
A Prayer for all Conditions of Men.
O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray for thy holy Church universal; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are any ways afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessities; giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
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 lovingkindness 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.
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.
¶ Here endeth The Order of Evening Prayer.