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The 1689 Proposed Book of Common Prayer: Morning Prayer

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The 1689 Proposed Book of Common Prayer: Collects, Epistles & Gospels

The Book of Common Prayer

The Proposed Book of Common Prayer (1689)
THE COLLECTS,
EPISTLES,
Note
AND GOSPELS,that in the original, the scripture readings were printed out in full;
to beonly the citations are given here.
used throughout the year.
Note, that the Collect appointed for every Sunday, or for any Holy
Day that hath a Vigil or Eve, shall be said at the Evening Service next
before.
¶ The First Sunday of Advent.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put
upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which
thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last
day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the
quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
This
Collect is to be repeated every day, with the other Collects in Advent,
until Christmas-Eve.
The
Epistle. Rom. 13, 8-14.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 21. 1-13.
¶ The Second Sunday in Advent.
The
Collect.
BLESSED
Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning;
Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly
digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace,
and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast
given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 15. 4-13.
The Gospel. St. Luke 21.25-33.
¶ The Third Sunday in Advent.
The
Collect.
O
LORD Jesu Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to
prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of
thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning
the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second
coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in thy
sight, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit ever,
one God, world without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Cor. 4. 1-5.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 11. 2-10.
¶ The Fourth Sunday in Advent.
The
Collect.
O
LORD, who hast given us cause of perpetual joy by the coming of thy Son
our Saviour among us, raise up thy power (we pray thee) and possess us
with a mighty sense of thy wonderful love, that whereas through the cares
of this hfe we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set
before us, we may be careful for nothing, but thankfully commending ourselves
iu everything to thy bountiful grace and mercy, the peace of thee our
God, which passeth all understanding, may keep our hcarts and minds, through
the satisfaction of thy Son our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost
be honour and glory, world without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. Phil. 4. 4-7.
The Gospel. St. John 1. 19-28.
¶ Christmas Day.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who bast given us thy only begotten Son, the brightness of thy glory,
and the express image of thy person, to take our nature upon him, and
to be born of a pure virgin; Grant that we being regenerate, and made
thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit;
till Christ be perfectly formed in us, and we be made partakers of a Divine
nature, through the same our Lord Jesus Christ who liveth and reigneth
with thee and the same Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. Heb. 1. 1-12.
The Gospel. St. John. 1. 1-14.
¶ Saint Stephen's Day.
The
Collect.
GRANT,
O Lord, that in all our sufferings here upon earth for the testimony of
thy truth, we may stedfastly look up to heaven, and by faith behold the
glory that shall be revealed; and, being filled with the Holy Ghost, may
learn to love and bless our persecutors by the example of thy first Martyr
Saint Stephen, who prayed for his murderers to thee, O blessed Jesus,
who standest at the right hand of God to succour all those that suffer
for thee, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
Then
shall follow the Collect of the Nativity, which shall be said continually
unto New-year's Eve.
The
Epistle. Acts 7. 55-60.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 23. 34-39.
¶ Saint John the Evangelist's Day.
The
Collect.
MERCIFUL
God, who art light, and in whom is no darkness at all; Enlighten our minds,
we most humbly beseech Thee, with such a full understanding of the doctrine
taught by thy blessed Apostle and Evangelist John that we walking in the
truth m all purity and boiiness of life, may have fellowship with thee
and thy Son Jesus Christ; by whose blood being cleansed from all our sins
we may at length attain to everlasting life; through the same our Lord
Jesus Christ. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 St. John 1. 1-10.
The Gospel. St. John 21. 19-25.
¶ The Innocents.
The
Collect.
O
MOST blessed God, who having sent thy Son in our nature, chdst preserve
him in his infancy from the malice of ilerod, by whom many other children
were slain; Grant that in all dangers and adversities we may put our whole
trust and confidence in thee; and do thou by thy good providence preserve
us from the rage of unreasonable and wicked men, or strengthen us by patient
sufferings to glorify thy holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rev. 14. 1-5.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 2. 13-18.
¶ The Sunday after Christmas
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who hast given us thy only begotten Son to take our nature upon him,
and be born of a pure Virgin; Grant that we being regenerate, and made
thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy, Holy
Spirit, which we beseech thee to send forth more and more into our hearts
as a testimony of thy fatherly love unto us, and to fill us with fervent
love towards thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Gal. 4. 1-7.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 1. 18-25.
¶ The Circumcision of Christ.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who madest thy blessed Son to be circumcised, and obedient to the
law for man; Grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit; that, our hearts,
and all our members, being mortified from all worldly and carnal lusts,
we may in all things obey thy holy will; and thereby obtain the remission
of our sins, and the righteousness whieh is by the faith of Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 4. 8-14.
The Gospel. St. Luke 2. 15-21.
¶ The Epiphany,
or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son
to the Gentiles, and guide them to the place where he lay: Mercifully
grant, that we, to whom thou hast revealed him more clearly by the light
of thy glorious Gospel, may make such progress in faith and holiness,
and be so entirely led and governed by thy Spirit, that we may be brought
after this life into that blessed place where he now is, and there have
the fruition of thy glorious presence for ever and ever; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Ephes. 3. 1-12.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 2. 1-12.
¶ The First Sunday after the Epiphany
The
Collect.
O
GOD, whose infinite mercies in our blessed Saviour encourage us to call
upon thee; We beseech thee graciously to hear us, and grant that we may
both perceive and know what is thy good, and acceptable, and perfect will
revealed to us, and also have grace and power so faithfully to fulfil
the same, that we may present ourselves a living sacrifice holy and acceptable
unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 12. 1-5.
The Gospel. St. Luke 2. 41-52.
¶ The Second Sunday after the Epiphany.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth; Mercifully
hear the supplications of thy people, and so rule and guide us that we
may do our duties faithfully in the several places and relations: constantly
abhorring that which is evil, and cleaving to that which is good; being
fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation,
and continuing so instant in prayer, that we may enjoy thy peace all the
days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 12. 6-16.
The Gospel. St. John 2. 1-11.
¶ The Third Sunday after the Epiphany,
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and endue us
with the spirit of meekness and patience; that no evil we suffer from
others may move us to do evil unto them, but we may overcome them by doing
them good, and if it he possible, as much as lieth in us, live peaceably
with all men. And in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy
right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle.Rom. 12. 16-21.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 8. 1-13.
¶ The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany,
The
Collect.
O
GOD, who knowest us to beset in the midst of so many and great temptations
and dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature in many things
we offend all; Grant to us such strength and protection, as may support
us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; that, bemg faithful
unto thee, obedient to our governors, rendering to every one their due,
and doing that which is good, we may be graciously accepted of thee; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 13. 1-7.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 8. 23-34.
¶ The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany.
The
Collect.
O
LORD, we beseech thee to keep thy Church and household contmually m thy
true religion; and to stir up every member of the same to adorn their
holy profession by putting on bowels of mercy, kindness, humbieness of
mind, meekness, long-suffering that resting only upon the hope of thy
heavenly grace, and doing all in the name of our blessed Saviour, we may
evermore be defended by thy mighty power, giving thanks unto thee; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Col. 3. 12-17.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 13. 24-30.
¶ The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, whose blessed Son was manifested that he might destroy the works
of the devil, and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life;
Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves,
even as he is pure; that, when he shall appear again with power and great
glory, we may be made like unto him in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, he liveth and reigneth,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 St. John 3. 1-8.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 24. 23-31.
¶ The Sunday called Septuagesima.
OR THE
THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT.
The
Collect.
O
LORD, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people; that
we, who by thy grace are callcd to the course of a Christian life, may
be temperate in all things; and so run the race that is set before us
as to obtain that incorruptible crown which thou hast promised to them
that love thee; through Jesus Chnst our Saviour, who liveth and reigncth
with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Cor. 9. 24-27.
The Gospel. St. Matth. 20. 1-16.
¶ The Sunday called Sexagesima
OR THE
SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT.
The
Collect.
O
LORD God, who seest that we put not our trust m any thmg that we do; Mercifully
grant that by thy power we may be defended against all adversities; or
so mightily aided by thy grace, that we may not faint under them; but
having heard thy holy word with honest and good hearts, we may keep it,
and bring forth fruit with patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. 2 Cor. 11. 19-31.
The Gospel. St. Luke 8. 4-15.
¶ The Sunday called Quinquagesima,
OR THE
NEXT SUNDAY BEFORE LENT.
The
Collect.
O
LORD, who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are nothing
worth; Send thy Holy Ghost, and pour into our hearts that most excellent
gift of charity, which is humble, meek, kind, long-suffering and patient,
the very bond of peace and of all virtues: Grant this for thine only Son
Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Cor. 13. 1-13
The Gospel. St. Luke 18. 31-43
THE FIRST DAY OF LENT, COMMONLY CALLED
Ash Wednesday.
¶ See
the Commination.
¶ A
Sermon or Homily then to be used.
¶ Whereas
the observation of the fast of Lent is an ancient and useful custam, designed
for the bringing of all Christians to a serious examination of their lives
past; to repent of their sins, and to fit themselves for the worthy receiving
of the Communion at Easter; It is most earnestly recommended to all persons,
but more particularly to all Churchmen, to observe that time religiously,
not placing fasting or devotion in any distinction of meats, but spending
larger portions of their time in prayer, meditation and true abstinence,
and in works of charity, forbearing feasting and entertainments.
¶ This
is to be read the Lord’s day before Ash Wednesday.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost
forgive the sins of all them that are penitent; Create and make in us
new and contrite hearts, that we truly lamenting our sins, with unfeigned
sorrow and abhorrence, and acknowledging our wretchedness, with sincere
resolution of amendment of life, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Joel 2. 12-17.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 6. 16-21.
¶ The First Sunday in Lent.
The
Collect.
O
LORD, who for our sake didst fast forty days and forty nights,
and vanquish all the temptations of the devil by which our first parents
were overcome; Grant that we may not receive the grace of God in vain,
but use such abstinence, that our flesh being subdued to the spirit, no
desire of pleasure, glory, or worldly advantage may tempt us from our
duty; but we may ever obey thy godly motions, in righteousness and true
holiness, to thy honour and glory, who livest and reignest with the Father
and the Holy Ghost, one God world without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. 2 Cor. 6. 1-10
The Gospel. St. Matt. 4. 1-11.
¶ The Second Sunday in Lent.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep
us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may
be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body and from
all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; and as we have
received how we ought to walk and please thee, so we may abound more and
more; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Thess. 4. 1-8
The Gospel. St. Matt. 15. 21-28.
¶ The Third Sunday in Lent,
The
Collect.
WE
beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of thy humble
servants, and as thou hast enlightened us with the knowledge of thy truth,
so enable us to walk as children of the light, and to have no fellowship
with the unfruitful works of darkness; that bringing forth the fruits
of the Spirit, in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, we may be ever
under thy divine protection; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Eph. 5. 1-14
The Gospel. St. Luke 11. 14-28.
¶ The Fourth Sunday in Lent,
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who hast made a covenant of unspeakable grace and mercy with us in
Christ Jesus, and conveyed unto us therein an heavenly inheritance upon
sincere obedience to his commands, which is our reasonable service; Grant
that we may evermore rejoice in thee, and walk worthy of our holy calling;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
The
Epistle. Gal. 4. 21-31.
The Gospel. St. John 6. 1-14.
¶ The Fifth Sunday in Lent.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY God, who hast sent thy Son Christ to be a high priest of good
things to come, and by his own blood to enter once into the holy place,
having obtained an eternal redemption for us; Mercifully look upon thy
people; that by the same blood of our Saviour, who through the eternal
Spirit offered himself without spot unto thee, our consciences may be
purged from dead works, to serve thee the living God, that we may receive
the promise of eternal inheritance; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Heb. 9. 11-15.
The Gospel. St. John 8. 46-59.
¶ The Sunady next before Easter.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
and everlasting God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, hast sent
thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and that
in the form of a servant, and to suffer death, even the death of the cross,
for our redemption, and that we should follow the example of his great
humility, patience, and obedience; Mercifully grant that this mind may
be in us, which was also in Christ Jesus, that we may both follow the
example of his humble obedience and patient suffering, and also be made
partakers of his glorious resurrection, to live with thee forever. Grant
this for the sake of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
The
Epistle. Phil. 2. 5-11.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 27. 1-54.
¶ Monday before Easter.
For
the Epistle. Isa. 63. 1-19.
The Gospel. St. Mark 14. 1-72.
¶ Tuesday before Easter.
For
the Epistle. Isa. 50. 5-11.
The Gospel. St. Mark 15. 1-39.
¶ Wednesday before Easter.
The
Epistle. Heb. 9. 16-28.
The Gospel. St. Luke 22. 1-71.
¶ Thursday before Easter
The
Epistle. 1 Cor. 11. 17-34.
The Gospel. St. Luke 23. 1-49.
¶ Good Friday.
The
Collects.
ALMIGHTY
God the father of mercies, we beseech thee graciously to hear the prayers
of thy Church, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was content to be betrayed
and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the
cross; and according to that new covenant, which he sealed there with
his precious blood, put thy laws into all our hearts, and write them in
our minds; and then remember our sins and iniquities no more; for the
sake of him, who, when he had offered one sacrifice for sin, for ever
sat down on thy right hand, and now liveth and reigneth with thee and
the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
ALMIGHTY
and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed
and sanctified; Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer
before thee for all estates of men in thy holy Church, that every member
of the same drawing near unto thee with a true heart and in full assurance
of faith, having their souls and bodies purified from all uncleanness,
may hold fast the profession of their faith without wavering; and in their
vocation and ministry truly and godly serve thee, through our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
O
MERCIFUL God, who hast made all men, and hatest nothing that thou hast
made, nor wouldest the death of a sinner, but by the death of thy dear
Son for the sins of the world hast shown thou hadst rather he should be
converted and live; Have mercy upon all Jews, Turks, Infidels, and Heretics:
make known thy blessed Gospel unto them, take from them all ignorance,
hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word: work such a lively faith
in them that they may be brought home to thy flock and there be made one
fold under one shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Heb. 10. 1-25.
The Gospel. St. John 19. 1-37.
¶ Easter Even.
The
Collect.
BLESSED
Lord, whose only Son our Saviour Jesus Christ hath once suffered for our
sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to thee our God;
We beseech thee, that as we are baptized into his death, so by continual
mortifying our corrupt affections we may be buried with him and at last
through the grave, and gate of death, pass to our joyful resurrection;
for his merits, who died, and was buried, and rose again, thy Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Pet. 3. 17-22.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 27. 57-66.
¶ Easter Day.
¶ At
Morning Praper, instead of the Psalm, O come, let us sing, &c.
these Anthems shall be sung or said.
Minister.
CHRIST
our passover is sacnflced: therefore let us keep the feast,
People. Not with the old leaven, nor with
the leaven of malice and wickedness: but with the unleavened bread of
sincerity and truth. 1 Cor.v. 7.
Minister.
CHRIST
being raised from the dead dieth no more: death hath no more dominion
over him.
People. For in that he died, he died unto sin once:
but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
Minister. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to
be dead indeed unto sin;
People. But alive unto God, through Jesus Christ
our Lord.. Rom. vi. 9.
Minister.
CHRIST
is risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits of them that slept.
People. For since by man came death: by man came
also the resurrection of the dead.
Minister. For as in Adam all die: even so in Christ
shall all be made alive. 1 Cor. xv. 20.
People. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ
that died.
Minister. Yea rather, that is risen again.
People. Who is even at the right hand of God; who
also maketh intercession for us.
Minister. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son:
and to the Holy Ghost;
People. As it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
The Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who by the resurrection of thy only begotten Son Jesus Christ hast
overcome death, and opened to us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly
beseech thee, that as by thy special grace preventing [i.
e., leading] us, thou dost put into our minds good desires; so
by thy continual help we may stedfastly set our hearts upon those things
which are above, that when Christ, who is our life, shall appear, we may
also appear with him in glory where he now liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. Col. 3. 1-7.
The Gospel. St. John 20. 1-10.
¶ Monday in Easter Week.
The
Collect.
[Collect
the same as for Easter Day.]
For
the Epistle. Acts 10. 34-43.
The Gospel. St. Luke 24. 13-35.
¶ Tuesday in Easter Week.
The
Collect.
[Collect
the same as for Easter Day.]
For
the Epistle. Acts 13. 26-41.
The Gospel. St. Luke 24. 36-48.
¶ The First Sunday after Easter.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
Father, who hast given thine only Son to die for our sins, and
to rise again for our justification; Increase and strengthen our faith
in thee, and in thy Son whom thou hast sent, that so believing in him,
we may overcome the world, and attain unto eternal life; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 S. John 5. 4-12.
The Gospel. St. John 20. 19-23.
¶ The Second Sunday after Easter.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who hast given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for
sin, and also an example of godly life; Give us grace that we may always
most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavour
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; that dying unto sin,
and living unto righteousness, we may at last obtain eternal life; through
the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Pet. 2. 19-25.
The Gospel. St. John 10. 11-16.
¶ The Third Sunday after Easter.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who shewest to them that be in error the light of thy truth, to the
intent that they may return into the way of righteousness; Grant unto
all them who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that
as strangers and pilgrims they may abstain from fleshly lusts, and follow
all such things as are agreeable to their holy profession; through our
Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Pet. 2. 11-17.
The Gospel. St. John 16. 16-20.
¶ The Fourth Sunday after Easter.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of
sinful men: Grant unto us thy people, that they may love the things which
thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among
the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely be
fixed, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The
Epistle. James 1. 17-21.
The Gospel. St. John 16. 5-15.
¶ The Fifth Sunday after Easter,
BEING
ROGATION SUNDAY.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who hast blessed the earth that it should be fruitful, and bring
forth every thing that is necessary for the life of man, and best commanded
us to work with quietness and eat our own bread; Bless us in all our labours,
and grant us such seasonable weather that we may gather in the fruits
of the earth, and ever rejoice in thy goodness, to the praise of thy holy
name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Deut. 28. 1-9.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 6. 25-34.
¶ The Ascension Day.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, the King of glory, who hast exalted thy Son Jesus Christ with great
triumph into the kingdom of heaven; Grant, we beseech thee, that we may
also in heart and in mind thither ascend, and with him continually dwell,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without
end. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Acts 1. 1-11.
The Gospel. St. Mark 16. 14-20.
¶ Sunday after Ascension Day.
The
Collect.
O
GOD the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with
great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven, and yet didst not leave thy
Apostles comfortless; Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to give us thy Holy
Spirit to guide and comfort us, that, being sober and watching unto prayer,
and above all things having fervent charity among ourselves, we may be
exalted into the same place whither our Saviour Christ is gone before,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without
end. Amen.
The Epistle. 1 Pet. 4. 7-11.
The Gospel. St. John 15. 26-16. 4.
¶ Whitsunday.
The
Collect.
O
ETERNAL God, who according to thy faithful promise didst send the Holy
Ghost on the day of Pentecost;. Grant us by the same Spirit to have a
right judgment in all things, and showing our love to thee by keeping
thy commandments, may [we] evermore rejoice in him; through the merits
of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the
unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Acts 2. 1-11.
The Gospel. St. John 14. 15-31.
¶ Monday in Whitsun-Week.
The
Collect.
[Collect
the same as for Whitsunday.]
For
the Epistle. Acts 10. 34-48.
The Gospel. St. John 3. 16-21.
¶ Tuesday in Whitsun-Week.
The
Collect.
[Collect
the same as for Whitsunday.]
For
the Epistle. Acts 8. 14-17.
The Gospel. St. John 10. 1-10.
¶ Trinity Sunday.
The
Collect.
HOLY,*
holy, holy, Lord god Almighty! Thou art worthy to receive glory and honourThe former Collect, "O God, whose never-failing providence,"
and praise; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they&c., is noted "to
are and were created. Blessed be thy Divine Majesty, who hast given usbe put among the Collects at the end of the Communion Service."
thy servants grace by the confession of a true faith to acknowledge the
glory of the eternal Trinity, and to worship one God, Father, Son and
Holy Ghost. We beseech thee that thou wouldest keep us stedfast in this
faith, and in holiness of life, and give us grace to walk worthy of thee,
who livest and reignest ever one God, world without end. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Rev. 4. 1-11.
The Gospel. St. John 3. 1-15.
¶ The First Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, the strength of all them that put their trust in thee, mercifully
accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace,
that we stedfastly believing in thy Son Jesus Christ, and loving one another
as he hath given us commandment, may please thee both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 John 4. 7-21.
The Gospel. St. Luke 16. 19-31
¶ The Second Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
LORD, who never failest to help and govern them who continue stedfast
in thy fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of
thy good providence, and give us grace to fear and love thee above all
things, and to have bowels of compassion towards all our brethren; that
so we may have confidence towards thee, and whatsoever we ask we may receive
of thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
.
The Epistle. 1 John 3. 13-24.
The Gospel. St. Luke 14. 16-24.
¶ The Third Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
GOD of all grace, who hast called us into thy eternal glory by Christ
Jesus; We beseech thee mercifully to hear the prayers, which with hearty
desires we make unto thee; and grant that we, being clothed with humility,
and casting all our care on thee, may be sober and vigilant, and continuing
stedfast in the faith, may resist all the temptations of the devil, and
at length obtain the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Peter 5. 5-11.
The Gospel. St. Luke 15. 1-10.
¶ The Fourth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, who hast taught us that the sufferings of this present time are not
worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us; Increase
and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide,
we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things
eternal: Grant this, O heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake our Lord.
Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 8. 18-23.
The Gospel. St. Luke 6. 36-42.
¶ The Fifth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
LORD, whose eyes are over the righteous and thine ears open to
their prayers; We most humbly beseech thee to make us all of one mind,
having compassion one of another, loving as brethren, being pitiful and
courteous, eschewing all evil in word and deed, and doing good, seeking
peace with all men, that so we may attain that peace which passeth all
understanding; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 S. Peter 3. 8-15.
The Gospel. St. Luke 5. 1-11.
¶ The Sixth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, who hast prepared for them that lore thee such good things as pass
man’s understanding; Grant that we, loving thee above all things, and
walking before thee in newness of life, may obtain thy promises; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 6. 3-11.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 5. 20-26.
¶ The Seventh Sunday afth Trinity.
The
Collect.
LORD
of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things;
Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion,
that we, being made free from sin, and become the servants of thee our
God, may have our fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 6. 19-23.
The Gospel. St. Mark 8. 1-9.
¶ The Eighth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.*
MOST
gracious God, who hast given us the spirit of adoption whereby we call
thee our Father: Grant that we, mortitying the deeds of the body, and
being led by thy Holy Spirit, may live as becomes thy children, and joint
heirs with Christ, and finally be glorified together with him who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without
end. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 8. 12-17.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 7. 15-21.
* Not
struck out, but this substitute is written on the interleaf: The former
¶ The Ninth Sunday after Trinity.Collect, "Almighty and everlasting
TheGod, who art always more ready,"
Collect.&c., is transferred to the end of the Communion Service.
O
GOD, who hast in thy holy word set before us thy righteous judgments upon
thine ancient people the Jews for our admonition and example; Preserve
us by thy grace from all those sins, by which they provoked.thy wrath
against them; and never suffer us to be tempted above what we are able,
but make a way for us to escape the temptation or enable us to bear it,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Cor. 10. 1-13.
The Gospel. St. Luke 16. 1-9.
¶ The Tenth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, who wast pleased to bestow great diversity of spiritual gifts for
the first planting of thy Church; We beseech thee still to pour out such
a measure of thy Holy Spirit upon every member of the same, as may be
for the profit and edification of the whole body, united together in love
by one and the same Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Cor. 12. 1-11.
The Gospel. St. Luke 19. 41-47.
¶ The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, who hast brought life and immortality to light by the Gospel, and
hast begotten us again to a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead; Make us stedfast and immoveable in this faith, always abounding
in the work of the Lord, who died for our sins and rose again, and now
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world
without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Cor. 15. 1-11.
The Gospel. St. Luke 18. 9-14.
¶ The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.*
O
MOST merciful Father, who by the glorious ministration of the Spirit hast
given us a clear revelation of thy will in the Gospel of thy Son; We beseech
thee to enlighten our minds; that we may rightly understand it and duly
value it, and frame our lives according to it, to thy honour and glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. 2 Cor. 3. 4-9.
The Gospel. St. Mark 7. 31-37.
¶ The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity.* The
Theformer Collect is not struck out, but this substitute is written on the
Collect.interleaf.
O
ETERNAL God, who hast called all nations to be one by faith in Christ
Jesus; Grant, that we who are baptized into him may so faithfully serve
thee in this life, that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises;
through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Gal. 3. 22-29.
The Gospel. St. Luke 10. 23-37.
¶ The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.*
ALMIGHTY
and everlasting God, we beseech thee, enable us more and more to mortify
the flesh with the affections and lusts, and to bring forth the fruit
of the Spirit in love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness
faith, meekness, temperance; that we, loving what thou dost command, may
obtain that which thou dost promise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Gal. 5. 16-24.
The Gospel. St. Luke 17. 11-19.
The
¶ The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.former Collect, "O Lord,
Thewe beseech thee, let thy continual pity,"
Collect.&c., is transferred
ALMIGHTYto the end of the Communion Service.
God, who having made thy Son Jesus Christ perfect through sufferings,
hast called us to be his disciples and followers; Endue us, we beseech
thee, with the same spirit which was in him; that we, being crucified
to the world, may patiently bear the cross; and, being renewed in our
natures in righteousness and true holiness, and walking according to this
rule, peace and mercy may be upon us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Gal. 6. 11-18.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 6. 24-34.
¶ The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.*
O
GOD, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ of whom the whole family of heaven
and earth is named; Grant, we beseech thee, according to the riches of
thy glory, that we may be strengthened with might by thy Spirit in the
inner man; that Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith, and we being
rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend thy love in Christ
which passeth knowledge, and be filled with all divine graces and virtues;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Eph. 3. 13-21.
The Gospel. St. Luke 7. 11-17.
The
¶ The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity.former Collect, "Lord,
Thewe pray thee that thy grace,"
Collect.*&c., is transferred
GOD,to the end of the Communion Service.
the Father of all, who art above all, through all, and in us all; Grant,
we pray thee, that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, that we
may walk worthy of the vocation wherewith we are called, with all lowliness
and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love, endeavouring
to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond ot peace: that, being continually
given to all good works, we may finally attain everlasting joy and felicity;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
The
Epistle. Eph. 4. 1-6.
The Gospel. St. Luke 14. 1-11.
* The
¶ Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity.former Collect, "Grant,
Thewe beseech thee, mercifull Lord," &c.,
Collect.is transferred to the end of the Communion Service.
O
LORD, who hast enriched us with the knowledge of thy holy Gospel; Grant
us grace, we beseech thee, so to wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ to judge the world in righteousness, that we may withstand the
temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with such pure
hearts and minds follow thee the only God that we may be confirmed unto
the end, and be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
The
Epistle. 1 Cor. 1. 4-8.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 22. 34-46.
¶ The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee: Mercifully
grant, that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts,
and renew us in the spirit of our mind: that putting away all bitterness
and wrath, anger and malice, and every other evil affection, and being
kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, even as thou,
O God, for Christ’s sake hast forgiven us, we may comfortably look with
an assured hope for the day of redemption from all evils, unto eternal
life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Eph. 4. 17-32.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 9. 1-8.
¶ The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, who hast given us to understand thy holy
will; We beseech Thee to grant us thy grace to walk circumspectly not
as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, in all sobriety and heavenly
mindedness: that being filled with the Spirit, we may rejoice in thee,
and give thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The
Epistle. Eph. 5. 15-21.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 22. 1-14.
¶ The Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.*
O
MERCIFUL God, who, according to thy divine power hast given us all things
pertaining to life and godlmess; Make us strong in the Lord in the power
of his might: that, putting on the whole armour of God we may be able
to resist all the temptations of the devil, praying to thee always with
fervent prayer and watching thereunto with all perseverance; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Eph. 6. 10-20.
The Gospel. St. John 4. 46-54.
* The
¶ The Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity.former Collect, "Lord,
Thewe beseech thee to keep," &c.,
Collect.*is transferred to the end of the Communion Service.
O
MERCIFUL God, perfect, we beseech thee, the good work which thou hast
begun m us; that our love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and
in all judgment: that, approving things which are excellent, we may be
sincere and without offence, till the day of Christ; being filled with
the fruits of righteousness, which are to the praise and glory of thee
our God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Phil. 1. 3-11.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 18. 21-35.
* The
¶ The Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity.former Collect, "O God,
Theour refuge and strength," &c.,
Collect.*is transferred to the end of the Communion Service.
O
GOD, who hast set before us many and great examples of a holy and heavenly
life; Assist us by thy grace, to be followers of them as they were of
Christ; that we may not mind earthly things, but having our conversation
in heaven, may look for the Saviour our Lord Jesus Christ, to change our
vile bodies and fashion them like unto his glorious body, in which he
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world
without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. Phil. 3. 17-21.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 22. 15-22.
¶ The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity.* The
Theformer Collect is not struck out, but this substitute is written on the
Collect.interleaf.
O
GOD, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, give us grace, we beseech thee,
to walk worthy of thee unto all pleasing; that being fruitful in every
work, and increasing in the knowledge of thee our God, and thereby made
meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light, we may
always give thanks unto thee in thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Col. 1. 3-12.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 9. 18-26.
¶ The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity.
The
Collect.*
O
ETERNAL God, who art faithful and true, and according to thy gracious
promises hast raised up a glorious deliverer to us who is the Lord our
righteousness; We beseech thee to stir up the wills of thy faithful people,
that, bringing forth plenteously the fruit of good works, they may be
a people prepared for the Lord: and we pray thee, hasten his kingdom when
he shall reign, and prosper, and execute judgment and justice in a1l the
earth. Grant this for thy infinite mercies’ sake in Jesus Christ, to whom
with thee, O Father, and the Holy Ghost, be eternal praise. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Jer. 23. 5-8.
The Gospel. St. John 6. 5-14.
¶ Saint Andrew's DayOf
Thethe saints' days, only the collects for St. James, St. Luke, & St.
Collect.Bartholomew were altered significantly.
ALMIGHTY
God, who didst give such grace unto thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, that
he readily obeyed the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him
without delay: Grant unto us all, that we, being called by thy holy word,
may forthwith give up ourselves obediently to fulfil thy holy commandments;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Rom. 10. 9-21.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 4. 18-22.
¶ Saint Thomas the Apostle.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
and everliving God, who for the more confirmation of the faith didst suffer
thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son's resurrection: Grant
us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ,
that our faith in thy sight may never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through
the same Jesus Christ, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour
and glory, now and for evermore. Amen.
The
Epistle. Eph. 2. 19-22.
The Gospel. St. John 20. 24-31.
¶ The Conversion of Saint Paul.
The
Collect.
O
GOD, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast
caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we
beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance,
may shew forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the
holy doctrine which he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Acts 6. 1-22.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 19. 27-30.
¶ The Presentation of Christ in the Temple,
commonly called,
The Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only-begotten
Son was presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be
presented unto thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same thy Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Mal. 3. 1-5.
The Gospel. St. Luke 2. 22-40.
¶ Saint Matthias' Day.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY God, who into the place of the traitor Judas didst choose thy
faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the twelve Apostles:
Grant that thy Church, being alway preserved from false Apostles, may
be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Acts 1. 15-26.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 11. 25-30.
¶ The Annunciation
of the blessed Virgin Mary.
The
Collect.
WE
beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts; that, as we have
known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel,
so by his cross and passion we may be brought unto the glory of his resurrection;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Isa. 7. 10-15.
The Gospel. St. Luke 1. 26-38.
¶ Saint Mark's Day.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY God, who hast instructed thy holy Church with the heavenly doctrine
of thy Evangelist Mark: Give us grace, that, being not like children carried
away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established in the truth
of thy holy Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Eph. 4. 7-16.
The Gospel. St. John 15. 1-11.
¶ Saint Philip and Saint James Day.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us perfectly
to know thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life; that,
following the steps of thy holy Apostles Philip and James we may stedfastly
walk in the way that Ieadeth to eternal life; through the same thy Son
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Jas. 1. 1-12.
The Gospel. St. John 14. 1-14.
¶ Saint Barnabas the Apostle.
The
Collect.
O
LORD God Almighty, who didst endue thy holy Apostle Barnabas with singular
gifts of the Holy Ghost: Leave us not, we beseech thee, destitute of thy
manifold gifts, nor yet of grace to use them alway to thy honour and glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Acts 11. 22-30.
The Gospel. St. John 15. 12-16.
¶ Saint John Baptist's Day.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, by whose providence thy servant John Baptist was wonderfully born,
and sent to prepare the way of they Son our Saviour, by preaching of repentance:
Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent
according to his preaching, and after his example constantly speak the
truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Isa. 40. 1-11.
The Gospel. St. Luke 1. 57-80.
¶ Saint Peter's Day.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to thy Apostle Peter
many excellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to feed thy flock:
Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops and Pastors diligently to preach thy
holy Word, and the people obediently to follow the same, that they may
receive the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
For
the Epistle. Acts 12. 1-11.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 16. 13-19.
¶ Saint James the Apostle
The
Collect.
GRANT
O merciful God, that as thine holy Apostle James, leaving his father and
all that he had, without delay was obedient unto the calling of thy Son
Jesus Christ, and followed him; so we, forsaking all worldly and carnal
affections, may be evermore ready to follow thy holy commandments, as
he did, and with him to lay down our lives for the testimony of thy truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Acts 11. 27 - 12. 3.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 20. 20-28.
¶ Saint Bartholomew the Apostle.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who didst give to Bartholomew, and the other
Apostles, grace truly to believe and to preach thy Word and power to confirm
it with many signs and wonders; Grant, we beseech thee, unto thy Church,
to love that Word which they believed, and both to preach and receive
the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Acts 5. 12-16.
The Gospel. St. Luke 22. 24-30.
¶ Saint Matthew the Apostle.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY God, who by thy blessed Son didst call Matthew from the receipt
of custom to be an Apostle and Evangelist: Grant us grace to forsake all
covetous desires and inordinate love of riches, and to follow the same
thy Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost,
one God, world without end. Amen.
The
Epistle. 2 Cor. 4. 1-6.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 9. 9-13.
¶ Saint Michael and All Angels.
The
Collect.
O
EVERLASTING God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels
and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully grant that, as thy holy Angels
alway do thee service in heaven so by thy appointment they may succour
and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Rev. 12. 7-12.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 18. 1-10.
¶ Saint Luke the Evangelist.
The
Collect.
ALMIGHTY
God, who didst inspire Luke the Evangelist to write in order the Gospel
of our Lord Jesus Christ; Grant that we, being instructed in the certainty
thereof, may most surely believe it, and conform ourselves to the holy
precepts and examples of our blessed Lord and Saviour, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.
Amen.
The
Epistle. 2 Tim. 4. 5-15.
The Gospel. St. Luke 10. 1-7.
¶ Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles
and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner-stone: Grant
us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that
we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
The
Epistle. Jude 1-8.
The Gospel. St. John 15. 17-27.
¶ All Saints' Day.
The
Collect.
O
ALMIGHTY God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and
fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord: Grant us
grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living,
that we may come to those unspeakable joys, which thou hast prepared for
them that unfeignedly love thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For
the Epistle. Rev. 7. 2-12.
The Gospel. St. Matt. 5, 1-12.

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