For Holiness and the Spirit of Worship. 0 LORD, "glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders," I bow before Thee, though most unholy, praying Thee, of Thy mercy, to receive me for the sake of Thy spotless Son, and to make me holy, even as He is holy. I am not fit to take Thy sacred Name into my mouth; yet I beseech Thee that I may offer unto Thee even now my Sacrifice of praise, and with all the host of heaven set forth Thy glory. I am not sufficient I am not sufficient of myself to think one holy thought, much less to love Thee with all my heart; yet, O God, put forth Thy power, and take away this heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh, that I may love Thee truly and worship Thee devoutly; through Jesus Christ my only Mediator and Redeemer. Amen. HYMN I. (N.B-This Hymn is suitable only for early morning.) That Thou should'st come to me; Can set the sinner free. I am not worthy; cold and bare The lodging of my soul; How canst Thou deign to enter there! I am not worthy; yet, my God, How can I can say Thee nay Thee, who didst give Thy Flesh and Blood My ransom-price to pay? 0 come in this sweet morning hour, Feed me with Food Divine; And fill with all Thy love and power This worthless heart of mine. Amen. HYMN II. O GOD, unseen, yet ever near, Here may Thy faithful people know The blessings of Thy love, The streams that through the desert flow, The manna from above. We come, obedient to Thy word, To feast on heavenly Food; Our meat the Body of the Lord, Our drink His precious Blood. Thus may we all Thy words obey, And go rejoicing on our way, Renewed with strength Divine. Amen. HYMN III. JUST as I am, without one plea, But that Thy Blood was shed for me, Just as I am, and waiting not, To Thee, whose Blood can cleanse each spot, 0 Lamb of God, I come! Just as I am, though toss'd about Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Just as I am (Thy love unknown Just as I am, of that free love The breadth, length, depth, and height to prove. Here for a season, then above; O Lamb of God, I come! Amen. When the Clergy enter the Church, and kneel in Prayer, say this Prayer for them and for the Congregation: O THOU that hearest prayer, listen now to the prayers of Thy servants. Bless with the spirit of prayer and supplication those who are to minister to us in holy things, that they may offer unto Thy Name the incense of true devotion, and the pure offering of this holy Service. And grant Thy people grace to draw near with faith, and to take this holy Sacrament to their comfort; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. "Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness: and let Thy saints sing with joyfulness." NOTE.-It is hoped that those who use this little book will study it at home, and will by degrees get familiar with the explanations and advice given, so as to be able to attend to, and enter into, the various parts of the Service without having to look each time at what is said about them. Do not let the words of this Companion turn you aside from the words of the holy Service itself. 45 THE ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER OR HOLY COMMUNION. OUR UR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. We We come to God with the prayer of His dear Son upon our lips. See how fitly it be. gins this holy Service. can pray it in many senses. Perhaps in this place its meaning may be filled up in some such way as this: OUR FATHER, most loving and gracious, WHICH ART IN HEAVEN, yet didst send Thy dearly beloved Son to take our flesh here on earth, HALLOWED BE THY NAME in the holy lives and conduct of all who name the Name of Christ. THY KINGDOM COME, that all men may know THY WILL BE DONE IN Him who gave Himself for them. EARTH by the showing of Thy dear Son's death till He come, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, where the Lamb that was slain GIVE US THIS DAY is for ever worshipped and adored. OUR DAILY BREAD feeding our souls with the precious food |