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The Gospel. St. John i. 1. IN the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was with GOD, and the WORD was GOD. The same was in the beginning with GOD. All things were made by

him;

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grant that we, being regenerate and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy holy SPIRIT, through the same our Lord JESUS CHRIST, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same SPIRIT, ever one GOD, world without him was not any thing made, out end. Amen. that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. And The Epistle. Heb. i. 1. the light shineth in darkness, and GOD, who, at sundry times, and the darkness comprehended it not. in divers manners, spake in time There was a man sent from GOD, past unto the fathers by the prophets, whose name was John: the same hath in these last days spoken unto came for a witness, to bear witness of us by his Son, whom he hath ap- the light, that all men through him pointed heir of all things, by whorn might believe. He was not that light, also he made the worlds; who, being but was sent to bear witness of that the brightness of his glory, and the light. That was the true light, which express image of his person, and lighteth every man that cometh into upholding all things by the word of the world. He was in the world, and his power, when he had by himself the world was made by him, and the purged our sins, sat down on the world knew him not. He came unto right hand of the Majesty on high; his own, and his own received him not. being made so much better than the But as many as received him, to them angels, as he hath by inheritance ob- gave he power to become the sons of tained a more excellent name than GOD, even to them that believe on his they. For unto which of the angels name: which were born, not of blood, said he at any time, Thou art my nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the Son, this day have I begotten thee? will of man, but of GOD. And the And again, I will be to him a Father, WORD was made flesh, and dwelt and he shall be to me a Son? And among us, (and we beheld his glory, again, when he bringeth in the first- the glory as of the only-begotten of begotten into the world, he saith, the Father,) full of grace and truth. And let all the angels of GOD worship him. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O ALMIGHTY GOD, who hast GOD, is for ever and ever; a sceptre given us thy only begotten Son to of righteousness is the sceptre of thy take our nature upon him, and as at kingdom. Thou hast loved right- this time to be born of a pure virgin; eousness, and hated iniquity; therefore GOD, even thy GOD, hath grant that we, being regenerate and anointed thee with the oil of gladness made thy children by adoption and above thy fellows. And, Thou, LORD, grace, may daily be renewed by thy in the beginning hast laid the foun: holy SPIRIT, through the same our Lord JESUS CHRIST, who liveth ard dation of the earth; and the heavens reigneth with thee and the same are the works of thine hands: they SPIRIT, ever one GOD, world with. shall perish, but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a gar ment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.

But

THE SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

DAY.
The Collect.

out end. Amen.

The Epistle. Gal. iv. 1. NOW I say, that the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of

all; but is under tutors and govern- and obedient to the law for man; ors, until the time appointed of the grant us the true circumcision of the father. Even so we, when we were SPIRIT, that, our hearts and all our children, were in bondage under the members being mortified from all elements of the world; but when the worldly and carnal lusts, we may fulness of the time was come, GOD in all things obey thy blessed will, sent forth his Son, made of a woman, through the same thy Son JESUS made under the law, to redeem them CHRIST our Lord. Amen. that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And, because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a then an son, heir of GOD, through CHRIST.

The Epistle. Rom, iv. 8. BLESSED is the man to whom the LORD will not impute sin. Cometh this blessedness then upon the circum. cision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? For we say, that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. How was it then reckon The Gospel. St. Matt. i. 18. ed? when he was in circumcision or THE birth of JESUS CHRIST was in uncircumcision? Not in circum. on this wise: When as his mother cision, but in uncircumcision. And Mary was espoused to Joseph, before he received the sign of circumcision, they came together, she was found a seal of the righteousness of the faith with child of the HOLY GHOST. which he had, yet being uncircum Then Joseph her husband, being a cised; that he might be the father of just man, and not willing to make all them that believe, though they be her a public example, was minded not circumcised; that righteousness to put her away privily. But while night be imputed unto them also: he thought on these things, behold, and the father of circumcision to them the angel of the LORD appeared unto who are not of the circumcision only, bim in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou but also walk in the steps of that faith son of David, fear not to take unto of our father Abraham, which he had, thee Mary thy wife; for that which being yet uncircumcised. For the is conceived in her is of the HOLY promise, that he should be the heir GHOST: and she shall bring forth a of the world, was not to Abraham, or son, and thou shalt call his name to his seed, through the law, but JESUS; for he shall save his people through the righteousness of faith. from their sins. Now all this was For if they which are of the law be done, that it might be fulfilled which heirs, faith is made void, and the was spoken of the LORD by the pro- promise made of none effect. phet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall The Gospel. St. Luke ii. 15. be with child, and shall bring forth AND it came to pass, as the an a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted, gels were gone away from them into is, GOD with us. Then Joseph, being another, Let us now go even unto heaven, the shepherds said one to raised from sleep. did as the angel of Bethlehem, and see this thing which the LORD had bidden him, and took is come to pass, which the LORD unto him his wife; and knew her not hath made known unto us. And they till she had brought forth her first-born son; and he called his name JESUS. and Joseph, and the babe lying in a came with haste, and found Mary

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And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the say ing which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were

told them by the shepherds. But and to make all men see what is the Mary kept all these things, and pon- fellowship of the mystery, which dered them in her heart. And the from the beginning of the world hath shepherds returned, glorifying and been hid in GOD, who created all praising GOD for all the things that things by JESUS CHRIST: to the they had heard and seen, as it was intent that now unto the principalitold unto them. And when eight ties and powers in heavenly places days were accomplished for the cir- might be known, by the Church, the cumcising of the child, his name was manifold wisdom of GOD, according called JESUS, which was so named to the eternal purpose which he purof the angel before he was conceived posed in CHRIST JESUS our Lord; in the womb. in whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

The same Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, shall serve for every day after, unto the Epiphany.

THE EPIPHANY, OR THE MANI-
FESTATION OF CHRIST TO THE
GENTILES.

The Collect.

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O GOD, who by the leading of a Star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles; niercifully grant that we, who know thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious GODHEAD, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Ephes. iii. 1.

The Gospel. St. Matt. ii. 1.

WHEN JESUS was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, say. ing, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he dernanded of them where CHRIST should be born. And they said unto FOR this cause, I Paul, the pri- him, in Bethlehem of Judea: for thus soner of JESUS CHRIST for you Gen- it is written by the prophet, And tiles; if ye have heard of the dispen- thou Bethlehem in the land of Juda, sation of the grace of GoD, which is art not the least among the princes given me to you-ward: how that by of Juda; for out of thee shall come a revelation he made known unto me Governor that shall rule my people the mystery (as I wrote afore in few Israel. Then Herod, when he had words, whereby, when ye read, ye privily called the wise men, inquired may understand my knowledge in the of them diligently what time the mystery of CHRIST) which in other star appeared. And he sent them to ages was not made known unto the Bethlehem, and said, Go, and search sons of men, as it is now revealed diligently for the young child, and unto his holy apostles and prophets when ye have found him, bring me by the SPIRIT; that the Gentiles word again, that I may come and should be fellow-heirs, and of the worship him also. When they had same body, and partakers of his pro- heard the king, they departed; and mise in CHRIST, by the Gospello, the star which they saw in the whereof I was made a minister, ac- east went before them, till it came cording to the gift of the grace of and stood over where the young child GOD, given unto me by the effectual was. When they saw the star, they working of his power. Unto me, rejoiced with exceeding great joy. who am less than the least of all And when they were come into the saints, is this grace given, that I house, they saw the young child with should preach among the Gentiles Mary his mother, and fell down and the unsearchable riches of CHRIST; worshipped him : and when they had

opened their treasures, they present-supposing him to have been in the ed unto him gifts; gold, and frankin- company, went a day's journey, and cense, and myrrh. And being warn- they sought him among their kinsfolk ed of God in a dream, that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another

way.

and acquaintance. And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple,

THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE sitting in the midst of the doc

EPIPHANY.

The Collect.

tors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his under

O LORD, we beseech thee mer-standing and answers. And when cifully to receive the prayers of thy they saw him they were amazed: people who call upon thee; and grant and his mother said unto him, Son, that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Rom. xii. 1.

why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

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EPIPHANY.

I BESEECH you therefore, And he went down with brethren, by the mercies of GOD, them, and came to Nazareth, and was that ye present your bodies a living subject unto them: but his mother sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto GOD, kept all these sayings in her heart. which is your reasonable service. And JESUS increased in wisdom, And be not conformed to this world; and stature, and in favor with GOD but be ye transformed by the renew- and man. ing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of GOD. For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, according as GOD hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; so we, being many, are Lord. Amen. one body in CHRIST, and every one members one of another.

St. Luke ii. 41.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting GOD, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth; mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life, through JESUS CHRIST Our

The Epistle. Rom. xii. 6.

The Gospel. HAVING then gifts, differing ac cording to the grace that is given to NOW his parents went to Jerusa- us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy lem every year at the feast of the according to the proportion of faith; passover. And when he was twelve or ministry, let us wait on our minis. years old, they went up to Jerusalem, tering; or he that teacheth, on teachafter the custom of the feast. And ing; or he that exhorteth, on exhortawhen they had fulfilled the days, as tion: he that giveth, let him do it with they returned, the child JESUS tarried simplicity; he that ruleth, with dili behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and gence; he that showeth mercy, his mother knew not of it. But they, cheerfulness. Let love be without

with

dissimulation. Abhor that which is THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE evil, cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love, in honor preferring

EPIPHANY.
The Collect.
ALMIGHTY and everlasting

one another: not slothful in business; GOD, mercifully look upon our infervent in spirit; serving the LORD; firmities, and in all our dangers and rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; hand to help and defend us, through necessities stretch forth thy right distributing to the necessity of saints; JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen. given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you; bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low

estate.

The Gospel. St. John ii. I.

The Epistle. Rom. xii. 16. BE not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Venthe LORD. Therefore, if thine enegeance is mine; I will repay, saith give him drink: for in so doing thou my hunger, feed him; if he thirst, shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

AND the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of JESUS was there. And both JESUS was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of JESUS saith unto him, They have no wine. JESUS saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? The Gospel. St. Matt. viii. 1. mine hour is not yet come. His WHEN he was come down from mother saith unto the servants, What- the mountain, great multitudes folsoever he saith unto you, do it. And lowed him. And behold, there came there were set there six water-pots a leper and worshipped him, saying, of stone, after the manner of the pu- Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make rifying of the Jews, containing two me clean. And JESUS put forth his or three firkins apiece. JESUS saith unto them, Fill the water-pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was (but the servants which drew the water knew) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, and saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine, and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. This beginning of miracles did JESUS in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory, and his disciples believed on him.

hand, and touched him, saying, I will, be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And JESUS saith unto him, See thou tell no man, but go thy way, show thy. self to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded for a testimony unto them. And when JESUS was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a Centurion, beseeching him, and saying, Lord, my ser vant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And JESUS saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The Centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers un.

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