Let us pray.

ALMIGHTY Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments, that, through thy most mighty protection, both here 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 Cullect, the Minister shall read the Epistle, saying, The Epistle for. 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 be read the Gospel (the people all standing up) saying, The Holy Gospel is written in chapter of beginning at

the

the verse.

Here the people shall say, Glory be to thee, O Lord. Then shall be read the Apostles or Nicene Creed: unless one of them hath been read immediately before, in the Morning Service.

Then the Minister shall declare unto the People what Holy days, or Fasting days, are in the week following to he observed, und (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 follow ing, as he thinketh most convenient.

ET your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in hea ven. 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. VL 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, we half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have done any wrong to any man, I restore Tour-fold. St. Luke xix. 8.

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 sacri fice; and they who wait at the altar, are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord also ordained, that they who preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel. 1 Cor. ix. 13, 14.

He that soweth little, shall reap little; and he that soweth plenteously, shall reap plenteously. Let every man do ac. cording 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, neither 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 labour that proceedeth of love; which love ye have showed for his name's sake, who have ministered unto the saints, and yet do minister. Heb, vi. 10.

To do good and to distribute, forget 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.

Give alms of thy goods, and never tura

thy face from any poor man; and then the face of the Lord shall not be turned away from thee. To iv. 7.

Be merciful after thy power. If thou hast much. give plenteously

If thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little for so gatherest thou thy. self a good reward, in the day of neces sity. Tob. iv. 8, 9.

He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord and look, what he layeth ont, 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. Psalm xli. 1.

Whilst these Sentences are in reading, the Deacons, Churchwardens, or other fit persons appointed for that purpose, shall receine the Alms for the Pour, and other Derutions 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 hum ly present 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 sufficient 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 hambly beseech thee most mercifully [(1) to accept our alms and oblations. en to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy divine Majesty beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord and grant that all those who do confess thy holy 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 ad minister 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 Bishops and other Ministers; that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments. And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace; and 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 good ness, O Lord, to comfort and succour (1) If there be no alms or oblations, and oblations, and) be left unsaid.

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 servants departed this life in thy faith and fear; be seeching thee to give us grace so to fol. low their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom: Grant this, & 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 shall always do upon the Sunday, or some Hoy day, immediately preceding) he shall read this Ea horti tion following; or so much thereof as, in his discretion, he may think conve nient

EARLY beloved, on

DEA

day next, I purpose, through God's assistance. to administer to all such as shall be religiously and devoutly disposed, the most comfortable Sacrament of the Bo dy and Blood of Christ; to be by them received, in remembrance of his meritorious Cross and Passion; whereby alone we obtain remission of our sins, and are made partakers of the kingdom of Heaven. Wherefore it is our duty to ren der most humble and hearty thanks to Almighty God, our heavenly Father, for that he hath given his Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, not only to die for us, but also to be our spiritual food and sustenance in that holy Sacrament. Which being so divine and comfortable a thing to them who receive it worthily, and so dangerous to those who will presume to receive it unworthily; my duty is to exhort you in the mean season, to consider the dignity of that holy Mystery, and the great peril of the unworthy receiving thereof; and so to search and examine your own consciences, (and that not fightly, and after the manner of dissem blers with God; but so) that ye may come holy and clean to such a heavenly fenst, in the marriage-garment required by God in holy scripture; and be receiv ed as worthy partakers of that holy Table.

The way and means thereto is. First, to examine your lives and conversations by the rule of God's commandments; and wherein soever ye shall perceive yourselves to have offended, either by will, word, or deed, there to bewail your own sinfulness, and to confess your selves to Almighty God, with full purpose of amendment of life. And if ye shall perceive your offences to be such as are not only against God, but also against your neighbours; then ye shall reconcile yourselves unto them; being ready to make restitution and satisfaction, according to the uttermost of your then shall the words (to accept our skins

powers, for all injuries and wrongs done by you to any other; and being likewise ready to forgive others who have offended you, as ye would have forgiveness of your offences at God's hand: For otherwise the receiving of the Holy Communion doth nothing else but increase your condemnation Therefore, if any of you be a blasphemer of Gcd, an hinderer or slanderer of his Word, an adulterer, or be in malice or envy, or in any other grievous crime; repent ye of your sins, or else come not to that holy Table.

And because it is requisite that no man should come to the Holy Commu nion, but with a full trust in God's mercy, and with a quiet conscience; there fore, if there be any of you, who by these means cannot quiet his own conscience herein, but requireth further comfort or counsel; let him come to me, or to some other Minister of God's word, and open his grief; that he may receive such godly counsel and advice, as may tend to the quieting of his conscience, and the removing of all scruple and doubtfulness. ¶Or, in case he shall see the People negligent to come to the Holy Communion, instead of the former, he shall use this Exhortation

EARLY beloved brethren, on

to cele

brate the Lord's Supper: unto which, in God's behalf, I bid you all who are here present; and beseech you for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake. that ye will not refuse to come thereto, being so lovingly called and bidden by God himself Ye know how grievous and unkind a thing it is, when a man hath prepared a rich feast, decked his table with all kinds of provision, so that there lacketh nothing but the guests to sit down; and yet they who are called (without any cause) most unthankfully refuse to come. Which of you in such a case would not be moved? Who would not think a great injury and wrong done unto him? Wherefore, inost dearly beloved in Christ, take ye good heed. lest ye, withdrawing yourselves from this holy Supper, provoke God's indignation against you It is an easy matter for a man to say, I will not communicate, because I am otherwise hindered with worldly business. But such excuses are not so easily accepted, and allowed before God. If any man say, I ain a grievous sinner, and therefore am afraid to come: wherefore then do ye not repent and amend? When God call. eth you. are ye not ashamed to say, ye will not come? When ye should retum to God, will ye excuse yourselves, and say, ye are not ready? Consider earnest y with yourselves, how little such feign ed excuses will avail before God Those who refused the feast in the Gospel, because they had bought a farm, or would try their yokes of oxen, or because they

were married, were not so excused, but
counted unworthy of the heavenly feast.
Wherefore, according to mine office, I
bid you in the name of God, I call you
in Christ's behalf, I exhort you, as yo
love your own salvation, that ye will Le
partakers of this Holy Communion.
And as the Son of God did vouchsafe to
yield up his soul by death upon the
cross, for your salvation; so it is your
duty to recive the Communion in re-
membrance of the sacritice of his death,
as he himself hath commanded: Which
if ye shall neglect to o, consider with
yourselves, how great is you. ingrati-
tude to God, and how sore punish ment
hangeth over your heads for the same,
when ye wilfully abstain from the Lord's
Table, and separate from your brethren
who come to feed on the banquet of that
most heavenly food. These things if ye
earnestly consider, ye will by God's
grace, return to a better mind, for the
obtaining whereof we shall not cease to
make our humble petitions unto Al.
mighty God, our heavenly Father

At the time of the Celebration of the
Communion, the Priest shall say this
Ea hortation.

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EARLY beloved in the Lord, ye who mind to come to the Holy Communion of the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ, must consider how St. Pau exhorteth all persons diligently to try and examine themselves, before they presume to eat of that Bread, and drink of that Cup. For as the benefit is great, if with a true penitent heart and lively faith we receive that holy Sacrament, so is the danger great, if we receive the same unworthily. Judge therefore yourselves, brethren, that ye be not judged of the Lord; repent ye truly for your sins past; have a lively and steadfast faith in Christ our Saviour; amend your lives, and be in perfect charity with all men so shall ye be meet partakers of those holy Mys. teries. And above all things, ye must give most humble and hearty thanks to God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, for the redemnation of the work by the death and passion of our Saviour Christ, both God and man; who did humble himself, even to the death upon the cross, for us miserable sinners, who lay in darkness and the shadow of death; that he might make us the children of God, and exalt us to everlasting life. And to the end that we should always remember the exceeding great love of our Master and only Saviour Jesus Christ, thus dying for us, and the innumerable benefits which by his precious bloodshedding he hath obtained for us, he hath instituted and ordained holy Mysteries, as pledges of his love, and for a continual remembrance of his death, to our great and endless comfort. To him, therefore, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, let

Upon Ascension Day, and seven Days after.

T THROUGH thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who, after his most glorious resurrection, manifestly appeared to all his Apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven, to prepare a place for us that where he is, thither we might also asceud, and reign with him in glory: Therefore with Angels, &c.

Upon Whitsunday, and six Days after. HROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose most true promise, the Holy Ghost came down as at this time from heaven, with a sudden great sound, as it had been a mighty wind, in the likeness of fiery tongues, lighting upon the Apostles, to teach them, and to lead them to all truth; giving them both the gift of divers languages, and also boldness with fervent zeal, constantly to preach the gospel unto all nations; whereby we have been brought out of darkness and error, into the clear light and true knowledge of thee, and of thy Son Jesus Christ: Therefore with Angels, &c.

Upon the Feast of Trinity only, may be said,

THO art one God, one Lord; not

one only person, but three persons in one substance: For that which we believe of the glory of the Father, the same we believe of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, without any difference or Inequality Therefore with Angels, &c.

Or else this may be said, the words [Holy Father] being retained in the introductory Address

OR the precious death and merits of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and for the sending to us of the Holy Ghost the Comforter; who are one with thee thy eternal Godhead: Therefore with Angels, &c.

Then shall the Priest, kneeling down at the Lord's Table, say, in the nume of all those who shall receive the Communion, this Prayer following:

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E do not presume to come to this thy Table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy tuanifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crambs under thy Table But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us Amen.

When the Priest, standing before the
Table, hath su ordered the Bread and

Wine, that he may with the more readness and decency break the Bread before the People, and take the Cup into his hands; he shall say the Prayer of Consecration, as followeth :

ALL glory be to thee, Almighty God,

our heavenly Father, for that thou, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there (by his one oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins o the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy gospel com. mand us to continue a perpetual memo. ry of that his precious death and sacrifice until his coming again For in the night in which he

was betrayed (a) (a) Here the Priest is he took bread; to take the Paten into and when he had his hands given thanks, (b) (b) And here to he brake it, and break the Bread. gave it to his dis ciples, saying, Take, eat, (e) this (c) And here to lay is my Body,which his hands upon all the is given for you; Bread.

Do this in remem. brance of me. Likewise. after

supper (d)he took (d) Here he is to take the cup; and when the Cup into his hand he had given thanks, he gave it to them, say ing, Drink ye all of this, for (e) this (e) And here he is to is my Blood, of lay his hand upon evthe New Testa ery Fessel, in which ment, which is there is any Fine to shed for you, and be consecrated. for many, for the

remission of sins: Do this as oft as yo shail drink it, in remembrance of me." THEREFORE, The Oblation.

O Lord and

heavenly Father, according to the insti tution of thy dearly beloved Son our Sa. viour Jesus Christ, we, thy humble servants, do celebrate and make here before thy divine Majesty, with these thy holy gifts, which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascen sica; rendering unto thee most hearty thanks, for the innumerable benefits precured unto us by the same And we mest humbly beseech thee. The Invocation.

O merciful Father, to hear us; and, of thy Almighty good. ness. vouchsafe to bless and sanctify. with thy Word and foly Spirit, these thy gifts and creatures of bread and wine; that we, receiving them according to thy Son our Savicur Jesus Christ's holy institution, in remembrance of his