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ways of thy laws, and in the works | my goods I give to the poor; and if of thy commandments; that, through I have done any wrong to any man, thy most mighty protection, both here I restore fourfold. St. Luke xix. 8. and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul, through our Lord and Saviour JESUS CHRIST. Amen.

Then shall be said the Collect of the day: and immediately after the Collect, the Minister shall read the Epistle, saying, The Epistle (or, The portion of Scripture appointed for the Epistle) is written in the chapter of beginning at the-verse. And the Epistle ended, he shall say, Here endeth the Epistle. Then shall he read the Gospel (the people all standing up) saying, The Holy Gospel is written in the chapter of , beginning

at the-verse.

1 Here the people shall say, Glory be to thee, O LORD.

Then shall be read the Apostles' or Nicene

Who goeth a warfare at any time at his own cost? Who planteth a vineyard and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 1 Cor. ix. 7.

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your worldly things? 1 Cor. ix. 11.

Do ye not know, that they who minister about holy things, live of the sacrifice; and they who wait at the altar, are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the LORD also Creed: unless one of them hath been read im-ordained, that they who preach the mediately before, in the Morning Service. Gospel, should live of the Gospel. Then the Minister shall declare unto the Peo-1 Cor. ix. 13, 14. ple what Holy days, or Fasting days, are in the week following to be observed; and (if occasion be) shall notice be given of the Communion, and of the Bans of Matrimony, and

other matters to be published.

Then shall follow the Sermon: after which, the Minister, when there is a Communion, shall return to the Lord's Table, and begin the Offertory, saying one or more of these sentences following, as he thinketh most convenient.

LET your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. St. Matt, v. 16. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. St. Matt. vi. 19, 20.

Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, even so do to them for this is the law and the prophets. St. Matt. vii. 12.

Not every one that saith unto me, LORD, LORD, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. St. Matt. vii. 21.

Zaccheus stood forth, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of

He that soweth little, shall reap little; and he that soweth plenteously, shall reap plenteously. Let every man do according as he is disposed in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity; for GOD loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. ix. 6, 7.

Let him that is taught in the word, minister unto him that teacheth, in all good things. Be not deceived, GOD is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap. Gal. vi. 6, 7.

While we have time, let us do good unto all men and especially unto them that are of the household of faith. Gal. vi. 10.

Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath for we brought nothing into this world, nei. ther may we carry any thing out. 1 Tim. vi. 6, 7.

Charge them who are rich in this world, that they be ready to give, and glad to distribute; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may attain eternal life. 1 Tim. vi. 17, 18, 19.

GOD is not unrighteous, that he will forget your works, and labor that proceedeth of love; which love ye have showed for his name's sake,

who have ministered unto the saints, | Church with the spirit of truth, and yet do minister. Heb. vi. 10. unity, and concord: and grant that To do good and to distribute, forget all those who do confess thy holy not; for with such sacrifices GOD is well pleased. Heb. xiii. 16.

Whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of GOD in him? 1 John iii. 17.

name may agree in the truth of thy holy word, and live in unity and godly love. We beseech thee also, so to direct and dispose the hearts of all Christian rulers, that they may truly and impartially administer justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of thy true religion and virtue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bi

Give alms of thy goods, and never turn thy face from any poor man; and then the face of the LORD shall not be turned away from thee. Tobit shops and other Ministers; that they iv. 7. may, both by their life and doctrine,

Be merciful after thy power. If set forth thy true and lively word, thou hast much, give plenteously; if and rightly and duly administer thy thou hast little, do thy diligence holy sacraments. And to all thy gladly to give of that little for so people give thy heavenly grace; and gatherest thou thyself a good reward, in the day of necessity. Tobit iv.

8, 9.

He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the LORD; and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again. Prov. xix. 17.

Blessed be the man that provideth for the sick and needy: the LORD shall deliver him in the time of trouble. Ps. xli. 1.

Whilst these Sentences are in reading, the
Deacons, Church wardens, or other fit per-
sons appointed for that purpose, shall receive
the Alms for the poor, and other devotions of
the people, in a decent basin to be provided by
the parish for that purpose; and reverently
bring it to the Priest, who shall humbly pre-
sent and place it upon the Holy Table.
And the Priest shall then place upon the table

so much bread and wine, as he shall think suf-
ficient. After which done, he shall say,

Let us pray for the whole state of CHRIST'S Church militant.

ALMIGHTY and everliving GOD, who by thy holy apostle, hast taught us to make prayers and supplications, and to give thanks, for all men: we humbly beseech thee most mercifully ['to accept our alms and oblations, and] to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy divine majesty; beseeching thee to inspire continually the universal

the words (to accept our alms and oblations, If there be no alms or oblations, then shall

and) be left unsaid.

especially to this congregation here present; that with meek heart, and due reverence, they may hear and receive thy holy word; truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O LORD, to comfort and succor all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. And we also bless thy holy name, for all thy serv ants departed this life in thy faith and fear; beseeching thee to give us grace so to follow their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom: Grant this, O'Father, for JESUS CHRIST's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

When the Minister giveth warning for the celebration of the Holy Communion (which he Holy day immediately preceding) he shall read shall always do upon the Sunday, or some this Exhortation following: or so much thereof as, in his discretion, he may think convenient.

DEARLY beloved, on day next, I purpose, through GOD's assistance, to administer to all such as shall be religiously and devoutly dis posed, the most comfortable sacrament of the Body and Blood of CHRIST to be by them received, in remem

brance of his meritorious cross and

remission of our sins, and are made passion; whereby alone we obtain

partakers of the kingdom of heaven. or envy, or in any other grievous Wherefore it is our duty to render crime; repent ye of your sins, or most humble and hearty thanks to else come not to that holy table. ALMIGHTY GOD, our heavenly Fa And because it is requisite that no ther, for that he hath given his Son man should come to the Holy Comour Saviour JESUS CHRIST, not munion, but with a full trust in only to die for us, but also to be our GOD's mercy, and with a quiet conspiritual food and sustenance in that science; therefore, if there be any of holy sacrament. Which being so you, who by these means cannot divine and comfortable a thing to quiet his own conscience herein, but them who receive it worthily, and so requireth further comfort or counsel; dangerous to those who will presume let him come to me, or to some other to receive it unworthily; my duty is minister of GOD's word, and open to exhort you in the mean season, to his grief; that he may receive such consider the dignity of that holy godly counsel and advice, as may mystery, and the great peril of the tend to the quieting of his conscience, unworthy receiving thereof; and so and the removing of all scruple and to search and examine your own con- doubtfulness. sciences, (and that not lightly, and after the manner of dissemblers with GOD; but so) that ye may come holy and clean to such a heavenly feast, in the marriage-garment required by GOD in holy Scripture; and be received as worthy partakers of that holy table.

Or, in case he shall see the people negligent to

come to the Holy Communion, instead of the former, he shall use this Exhortation. DEARLY beloved brethren, on

I intend, by God's grace, to celebrate the Lord's Supper; unto which, in GoD's behalf, I bid you all who are here present; and beThe way and means thereto is, seech you for the Lord JESUS First, to examine your lives and con- CHRIST's sake, that ye will not reversations by the rule of GOD's com- fuse to come thereto, being so loving. mandments; and whereinsoever ye ly called and bidden by GOD himself. shall perceive yourselves to have of Ye know how grievous and unkind fended, either by will, word, or deed, a thing it is, when a man hath prethere to bewail your own sinfulness, pared a rich feast, decked his table and to confess yourselves to AL- with all kinds of provision, so that MIGHTY GOD, with full purpose of there lacketh nothing but the guests amendment of life. And if ye shall to sit down; and yet they who are perceive your offences to be such as called (without any cause) most unare not only against GOD, but also thankfully refuse to come. Which against your neighbors; then ye shall of you in such a case would not be reconcile yourselves unto them; be- moved? Who would not think a ing ready to make restitution and great injury and wrong done unto satisfaction, according to the utter- him? Wherefore, most dearly be most of your powers, for all injuries loved in CHRIST, take ye good heed, and wrongs done by you to any lest ye, withdrawing yourselves from other; and being likewise ready to this holy Supper, provoke GOD's inforgive others who have offended dignation against you. It is an easy you, as ye would have forgiveness of matter for a man to say, I will not your offences at GOD's hand: for communicate, because I am otherwise otherwise the receiving of the Holy hindered with worldly business. But Communion doth nothing else but such excuses are not so easily ac increase your condemnation. Therefore, if any of you be a blasphemer of GOD, a hinderer or slanderer of his word, an adulterer, or be in malice

cepted, and allowed before God. If any man say, I am a grievous sinner, and therefore am afraid to come: wherefore then do ye not repent and

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amend? When GoD calleth you, are so is the danger great, if we receive ye not ashamed to say, ye will not the same unworthily. Judge therecome? When ye should return to fore yourselves, brethren, that ye be GOD, will ye excuse yourselves, and not judged of the LORD; repent ye say, ye are not ready? Consider truly for your sins past; have a liveearnestly with yourselves, how little ly and steadfast faith in CHRIST Our such feigned excuses will avail be- Saviour; amend your lives, and be fore GOD. Those who refused the in perfect charity with all men: so feast in the gospel, because they had shall ye be meet partakers of those bought a farm, or would try their holy mysteries. And above all yokes of oxen, or because they were things, ye must give most humble and married, were not so excused, but hearty thanks to GOD the FATHER, counted unworthy of the heavenly the SON, and the HOLY GHOST, for feast. Wherefore, according to mine the redemption of the world by the office, I bid you in the name of GOD, death and passion of our Saviour I call you in CHRIST's behalf, I ex- CHRIST, both GOD and man; who hort you, as ye love your own salva- did humble himself, even to the death tion, that ye will be partakers of this upon the cross, for us miserable sin. Holy Communion. And as the SON ners, who lay in darkness and the OF GOD did vouchsafe to yield up shadow of death; that he might make his soul by death upon the cross, for us the children of GOD, and exalt us your salvation; so, it is your duty to to everlasting life. And to the end receive the Communion in remem- that we should always remember the brance of the sacrifice of his death, exceeding great love of our Master as he himself hath commanded and only Saviour JESUS CHRIST, which if ye shall neglect to do, con- thus dying for us, and the innumersider with yourselves, how great is able benefits which by his precious your ingratitude to GOD, and how blood-shedding he hath obtained for sore punishment hangeth over your us, he hath instituted and ordained heads for the same, when ye wilfully holy mysteries, as pledges of his love, abstain from the Lord's Table, and and for a continual remembrance of separate from your brethren who his death, to our great and endless come to feed on the banquet of that comfort. To him, therefore, with the most heavenly food. These things FATHER, and the HOLY GHOST, ye earnestly consider, ye will by let us give (as we are most bounden) GOD'S grace, return to a better mind; continual thanks; submitting our for the obtaining whereof we shall selves wholly to his holy will and not cease to make our humble peti-pleasure, and studying to serve him tions unto ALMIGHTY GOD, our hea- in true holiness and righteousness, all venly Father. the days of our life. Amen.

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Then shall the Priest say to those who come to receive the Holy Communion,

At the time of the celebration of the Communion, the Priest shall say this Exhortation. DEARLY beloved in the LORD, YE who do truly and earnestly ye who mind to come to the Holy repent you of your sins, and are in Communion of the Body and Blood love and charity with your neigh of our Saviour CHRIST, must consi- bors, and intend to lead a new life, der how Saint Paul exhorteth all per- following the commandments of GOD, sons diligently to try and examine and walking from henceforth in his themselves, before they presume to holy ways; draw near with faith, and eat of that bread, and drink of that take this holy sacrament to your comcup. For as the benefit is great, if fort; and make your humble conwith a true penitent heart and lively fession to ALMIGHTY GOD, devoutly faith we receive that holy sacrament; kneeling.

Then shall this General Confession be made, thy of all men to be received, that by the Priest and all those who are minded CHRIST JESUS came into the world to receive the Holy Communion, humbly kneeling. to save sinners. 1 Tim. i. 15.

ALMIGHTY GOD, Father of our Lord JESUS CHRIST, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine majesty; provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us; the burthen of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for thy Son our Lord JESUS CHRIST'S sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant, that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of thy name, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.

Then shall the Priest (the Bishop, if he be present) stand up, and turning to the People, say,

ALMIGHTY GOD, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.

Then shall the Priest say,

Hear what comfortable words our Saviour CHRIST saith unto all who truly turn to him.

COME unto me, all ye that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. St. Matt. xi. 28.

So GOD loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, to the end that all that believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. St. John iii. 16.

Hear also what St. Paul saith.
This is a true saving, and wor-

Hear also what St. John saith. If any man sin, we have an advo cate with the Father, JESUS CHRIST the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins. 1 John ii. 1, 2. After which the Priest shall proceed, saying, Lift up your hearts.

Answer. We lift them up unto the LORD.

Priest. Let us give thanks unto our LORD GOD.

Answer. It is meet and right so

to do.

Then shall the Priest turn to the Lord's Table, and say,

IT is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O LORD, (Holy Father,) Almighty, everlasting GOD.

Here shall follow the proper Preface, accord. ing to the time, if there be any specially ap pointed; or else immediately shall be said or sung by the Priest and People,

THEREFORE with angels and of heaven, we laud and magnify thy archangels, and with all the company thee, and saying, Holy, holy, holy, glorious name; evermore praising LORD GOD of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory: glory be to thee, O LORD Most High. Amen.

PROPER PREFACES.

Upon Christmas-day, and seven days after. BECAUSE thou didst give JESUS CHRIST, thine only Son, to be born as at this time for us; who, by the operation of the HOLY GHOST, was made very man, of the substance of the Virgin Mary his mother; and that without spot of sin, to make us clean from all sin : Therefore with angels, &c.

¶ Upon Easter-day, and seven days after. BUT chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrec.

These words (Holy Father) must be omitted on Trinity Sunday.

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