July 15. Translation of S. Swithin, Bishop of Winchester, Confessor, A.D. 863. 20. Margaret, Virgin and Martyr, Antioch, A.D. 278. S. Mary Magdalene. 22. 26. Anne, Mother of Virgin Mary. Aug. 1. Sep. Lammas Day, Thanksgiving for Harvest. 6. Transfiguration of our Lord. 7. Holy Name of JESUS. 10. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, Rome, A.D. 258. 29. Beheading of S. John Baptist. 1. Giles, Abbot of Nismes, Confessor, A.D. 715. 7. Enurchus, Bishop of Orleans, Confessor, A.D. 340. 8. Nativity of Virgin Mary. 14. Holy Cross Day. 17. Lambert, Bishop of Maestricht, Martyr, A.D.709. 26. Cyprian, Archbishop of Carthage, Martyr, A.D. 258. 30. Jerome, Presbyter, Confessor and Doctor, A.D. 420. Oct. 1. Remigius, Bishop of Rheims, Confessor, A.D. 533. Faith, Virgin and Martyr, Aquitaine, A.D. 290. Denys, Bishop of Paris, Martyr, A.D. 272. Nov. 6. 9. 13. Translation of S. Edward, King and Confessor, A.D. 1066. 17. Etheldreda, Virgin, Abbess of Ely, A.D. 679. 6. Leonard, Confessor, A.D. 559. 11. Martin, Bishop of Tours, Confessor, A.D. 397. 17. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, A.D. 1200. 20. Edmund, King of East Anglia, Martyr, A.D. 870. ¶ At the commencement of every Office, where it is not otherwise directed, all present shall kneel, and devoutly say the following Prayer, silently, LORD, open Thou my mouth that I may bless Thy Holy Name. Cleanse my heart from all vain, evil, and wandering thoughts; enlighten my understanding; kindle my affections; that I may pray to, and praise Thee with attention and devotion; and so may be heard before the presence of Thy Divine Majesty; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Benedictions. 1. May the Eternal Father bless us with perpetual blessing. 2. May the Only Begotten Son of God vouchsafe to bless and help us. 3. May the grace of the Holy Spirit illumine our hearts and minds. 4. May the Father and the Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, bless and keep us. 5. O God, our God, give us Thy blessing. 6. May the Lord Almighty evermore bless us with His grace. 7. May the Lord kindle in our hearts the fire of His love. 8. May the Wisdom of God the Father instruct us in celestial learning. 9. From the Fount of the Gospel may we be filled with heavenly doctrine. 10. May the reading of this Gospel be to us health and protection. 11. May the mercy of Jesus Christ lead us to the joys of heaven. 12. May the King of Angels bring us to the company of the heavenly citizens. B 13. May Jesus, Son of Mary, bless us with everlasting blessing. 14. From every evil enemy defend us, O Lord, Son of the Virgin. 15. May the splendour of Eternal Light illumine us for ever. 16. May the Lord open our hearts to understand His laws. 17. May the Lord teach us to despise earthly and to love heavenly things. 18. May the Lord lift up the Light of His countenance upon us, and be merciful unto us. 19. May God have mercy upon us, and give us peace. 20. May the peace of God abide upon us now and for ever. Response. Amen. THE CANONICAL HOURS ACCORDING TO THE USE OF THE Guild of S. Albau. PART I. Matins. The Matins of the Church of England. When this Office is said in any place other than a Church or Chapel, it commenceth by the saying of the Lord's Prayer silently; after which in a loud voice is said, O Lord, open Thou our lips. And so the Office continueth until the third Collect, for Grace, O Lord, our heavenly Father, hath been said; then follow only the Anthem and Benediction. |