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Answer. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God.

Priest. O God, make clean our hearts within us.
Answer. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.

Then shall follow three Collects; the first of the Day, which shall be the same that is appointed at the Communion; the second for Peace; the third for Grace to live well. And the two last Collects shall never alter, but daily be said at Morning Prayer throughout all the year, as followeth; all kneeling.

The second Collect, for Peace.

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.

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"Then shall follow three Collects," &c.-The word collect means a collection, and has been adopted, it is supposed, as the title of the short prayers to which it is appended, either because they combine in one petitions for many various blessings; or because they were substantially collected out of the portions of Scripture by which they are accompanied; or because used chiefly when the people were gathered together. Most of these valuable aids to the devotion of the Church have been handed down from very remote days. Pope Gelasius, who lived in the fifth century, and his deservedly celebrated successor Gregory the Great, contributed largely to their number. But the spiritual feeling by which they are distinguished, the simple, energetic character of the language, may fairly lead to the conclusion that they have been, for the most part, derived from a period still more ancient and apostolic. It would be difficult to find any selection of prayers more admirably adapted to the purposes for which they are used. The portions of Scripture set apart for the day awaken the spirit of supplication, and the collect furnishes the pure unaffected language which best expresses the sentiment thus excited. As the seasons carry us through the circle of divine mysteries, so the collects assist the soul in framing the prayer which befits every period of grace. The Christian would do well if he employed them not only in public but in private exercises of devotion, whenever he seeks a particular blessing on the reading of Scripture. "Collect for Peace."-The peace spoken of in the Gospel, and asked for in this prayer, is that comprehensive gift and grace of God promised by Jesus Christ to his disciples, and described by those who have most deeply experienced its effects as passing all understanding. God is the author of peace, the unchangeable foundation of goodness, truth and happiness. In the knowledge of Him we find that security for our being and our hopes, which effectually expels the harassing doubts and fears which must otherwise afflict us. "Wherever the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty:" remembering this Apostolic maxim, we gladly acknowledge that his service is perfect freedom; and in this confidence of faith entreat him to afford us that defence which shall enable us to exclaim, "If the Lord be with us, who can be against us?" This collect is translated from the Sacramentary of Pope Gregory.

The third Collect, for Grace.

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 may be ordered by thy

governance, to do always that is righteous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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In Quires and Places where they sing, here followeth the Anthem.

Then these five Prayers following are to be read here, except when the Litany is read; and then only the two last are to be read, as they are there placed.

A Prayer for the Queen's Majesty.

LORD our heavenly Father, high and mighty, King of kings, Lord of lords, the only Ruler of princes, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth; Most heartily we beseech thee with thy favour to behold our most gracious Sovereign

"Collect for Grace."-Grace is a term employed in Scripture to express the manifold mercy of God, which, ever sufficient for its object, displays its power in an infinite variety of operations. Sometimes it is seen manifesting its strength in the support or deliverance of individuals; at others in the conversion of nations. Sometimes in the fulness of temporal blessings; at others in the outpouring of those heavenly helps which seal the soul with salvation. In this collect we pray that God's grace, or favour, may be exercised in our safe preservation through the day; and that, the same divine power continuing to exercise itself in our behalf, we may ever be able to do what is pure and righteous; an effect of God's help so important above all others, that the influence by which it is produced has in every age of the Church been eminently characterized as grace. This prayer is taken from one of the most ancient of the Greek Liturgies.

"The Anthem.”—Great attention was paid by the compilers of our Liturgy to the securing of a due and wholesome variety in the service. Unfortunately their pious endeavours were soon after rendered abortive by the negligence of churchmen, who seemed to forget entirely the plan and spirit of the institution which it was their duty to uphold. Thus the cheering melodies of the primitive Church were silenced; congregations began to forget the share which they ought to take in the service, and the Liturgy, so powerful and awakening in all its parts, when properly understood, has excited a thousand objections, on the side of gainsayers, because of its supposed tediousness, and length. Let psalmody resume its proper place, and be conducted with due attention, and these objections will soon cease to be heard.

"Prayer for the Queen."-This prayer was not added till the revision of the service in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The duty of praying for kings and those in authority was recognized even

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Lady, Queen VICTORIA; and so replenish her with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that she may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way: Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant her in health and wealth long to live; strengthen her that she may vanquish and overcome all her enemies; and finally, after this life, she may attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for the Royal Family.

LMIGHTY God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless ADELAIDE, the Queen Dowager, and all and all the Royal Family: Endue them with thy holy Spirit ; enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness; and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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A Prayer for the Clergy and People.

LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvels; Send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy bless

ing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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A Prayer of St. Chrysostom.

LMIGHTY God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise, that when two or three are gathered together in thy Name thou wilt grant their requests: Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

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"Prayer for the Clergy."-This prayer was among the additions made in the time of Queen Elizabeth. The expression, "workest great marvels," refers to the giving of the Holy Spirit, and that effectual blessing on the labours of the Church and its ministers whereby alone they may hope for success in their work. Bishops and curates form the two great classes of the clergy; the former being the chief shepherds and superintendents of the flock of Christ, the latter comprehending all those who, whatever their appointments, are occupied in watching over the daily state of the people, and providing for the nourishment of their souls. There is great beauty and pathos in this prayer, which was adopted into our Liturgy out of the Sacramentary of Gregory. The clergy could scarcely fail to labour in the spirit of holiness if the people would ardently and perseveringly use these supplications on their behalf.

"Prayer of St. Chrysostom."-The celebrated Father whose name is appended to this prayer was patriarch of Constantinople in the fourth century. He enjoyed equal fame for his piety and his eloquence. By him the Greek Church was long preserved against the inroads of false doctrine; and the public services received not less advantage from his devotional fervour than did theology from his great learning and industry. The care and Catholic spirit of our Reformers are proved in an interesting manner by their having thus selected the prayers of the Church from such wide and various sources.

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"The Grace."-This is a supplication to be used by all the congregation, and not merely a blessing pronounced by the minister. A more becoming or impressive close to the service could not have been suggested. It embraces the substance of every prayer that has been offered up. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is the fulness of evangelical blessing; the love of God flows upon us in consequence of that reconciling grace; and the constant presence and fellowship of the Holy Spirit crowns the work of mercy and glory.

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