The Scottish Book of Common Prayer (1912)

The Book of Common Prayer

PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVINGS

Upon several occasions, to be used before the two final Prayers of the Litany, or of Morning and Evening Prayer.

The only difference here from the 1662 Book is the addition of several prayers (see immediately below), placed at the end of the Prayers; and the Bidding Prayer, placed separately, following the Thanksgivings.

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS UPON SEVERAL OCCASIONS

Before any or each of these prayers may be said, Let us pray for ————, or other like words.

At the New Year.

O IMMORTAL Lord God, who inhabitest eternity, and hast brought us, thine unworthy servants, to the beginning of another year: Pardon, we most humbly beseech thee, our transgressions in the past, and graciously abide with us all the days, of our life; guard and direct us in all trials and temptations, that by thy blessing we may grow in grace as we grow in years, and at the last may finish our course with joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

On New Year’s Day.

O SAVIOUR of the world, who as on this day wast called JESUS, according to the word of the Angel: Fulfil unto us, we beseech thee, the gracious promise of that holy Name, and, of thy great mercy, save thy people from their sins; who with the Father and the Holy Ghost livest and reignest, one God, world without end. Amen.

PRAYERS WHICH MAY BE SAID ON ROGATION DAYS. [These prayers may be used also at other times.]

For fruitful seasons.

ALMIGHTY God, Lord of heaven and earth, in whom we live and move and have our being, who makest the sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendest rain on the just and on the unjust; We beseech thee at this time favourably to behold thy people who call upon thee, and to send thine abundant blessing upon the earth that it may bring forth its fruits in due season, and that we, being filled with thy bounty, may ever. more give thanks unto thee, the giver of all good through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

O ALMIGHTY God who hast created the earth for man, and man for thy glory: Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people; and be mindful of thy covenant; that both the earth may yield her increase, and the good seed of thy word may bring forth abundantly, to the glory of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For a blessing on Fisheries.

O ALMIGHTY God, who madest the sea, and gayest all that moveth therein for the use of man: Bestow thy blessing, we beseech thee, on the harvest of the waters that it may be abundant in its season; protect from every peril of the deep all fishermen and mariners, and grant that they may with thankful hearts acknowledge thee, who art Lord of the sea and of the dry land; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For a blessing on Local Industries.

O ALMIGHTY Father, who through thy Son Jesus Christ hast consecrated labour to the blessing of mankind: Prosper, we pray thee, the industries of this place; defend those who are engaged therein from all perils, and grant that they may rejoice in the fruits of thy bounty, and bless thee for thy loving-kindness, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Conversion of the Jews. [A prayer of Bishop Wilson.]

O GOD, the God of Abraham, look upon thine everlasting covenant, and cause the captivity of Judah and Israel to return. They are thy people; O be thou their Saviour, that all who love Jerusalem and mourn for her may rejoice with her; for Jesus Christ’s sake, their Saviour and ours. Amen.

For the Conversion of Mohammedans, and all who know not Christ.

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father,who in thy goodness hast caused the light of the Gospel to thine in our land; Extend thy mercy, we beseech thee, to the nations of the world that still walk in darkness. Enlighten the Moslems with the knowledge of thy truth; and grant that the Gospel of salvation may be made known in all lands, that the heart of the peoples may be turned unto thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the conversion of the Heathen.

O GOD, who hast made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and didst send. thy blessed Son to preach peace to them that are far off and to them that nigh: Grant that the people who sit in darkness and the shadow of death may feel after thee and find thee; and hasten, O Lord, the fulfilment of thy promise to pour out thy Spirit upon all flesh, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O GOD of all the nations of the earth, remember the multitudes of the heathen, who, though created in thine image, are ignorant of thy love, and, according to the propitiation of thy Son Jesus Christ, grant that by the prayers and labours of thy holy Church they may be delivered from all superstition and unbelief, and brought to worship thee; through him whom thou hast sent to be our Salvation, the Resurrection and the Life of all the faithful, the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Missionaries in Distant Lands.

For the Representative and Consultative Church Councils.

To be said on the Sunday preceding the meeting, and daily during the session.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, from whom cometh wisdom and understanding; Be present, we humbly beseech thee, with thy servants about to deliberate [or assembled to deliberate] in Council upon those things that make for the maintenance, well-being, and extension of thy holy Church; and grant that they, seeking only thy honour and glory, may be guided in all their consultations to perceive the more excellent way, and may have grace and strength to follow the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For those about to be confirmed.

O GOD, who through the teaching of thy Son Jesus Christ didst prepare the disciples for the coming of the Comforter; Make ready, we beseech thee, the hearts and minds of thy servants who at this time are seeking the gifts of the Holy Ghost through the laying on of hands, that, drawing near with penitent and faithful hearts, they may be filled with the power of his divine through the same Jesus Christ our Amen.

For Festivals of Church Choirs.

O GOD, in whose Temple at Jerusalem were appointed singers and those skilled in instruments of music to set forth thy praises; Be present, we beseech thee, with us thy servants, and grant that in this our service we may worship thee in spirit and in truth, and at last be found meet to glorify thy Name in thy Temple which is on high; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O LORD God Almighty, whose glory the Cherubim, and Seraphim, and all the host of heaven, with ceaseless voice proclaim; We beseech thee to look graciously from thy dwelling. place upon us, thy humble servants, and in thy mercy vouchsafe to accept our unworthy prayers and ‘praises; for the sake of our only Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

For Primary Schools.

O HEAVENLY Father, whose blessed Son hath said, Suffer the little children to come unto me; Prosper with thy blessing the work of all who labour for the instruction and up-bringing of the young in virtue and true godliness; grant that as the minds of thy children are enlightened with knowledge, so their hearts may be daily drawn to the love of thee and of thy only Son, our Saviour. And this we beg for the sake of the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Universities, Colleges, Schools, and other places of learning.

ALMIGHTY God, of whose only gift cometh wisdom and understanding; We beseech thee with thy gracious favour to behold our universities, colleges, and schools, that the confines of knowledge may be ever enlarged, and all good learning flourish and abound; bless all who teach and all who learn; and grant that both teachers and learners in humility of heart may look ever upward unto thee, who art the fountain of all wisdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

For Theological Colleges.

O GOD who, through thy Holy Spirit, dost illuminate the minds and sanctify the lives of those whom thou dost call to the work of pastors and teachers; Look with thy Favour upon all colleges for the instruction and discipline of those who are to serve in the sacred ministry of thy Church; bless those who teach and those who learn, that they may apply themselves with such diligence to the knowledge which is able to make men wise unto salvation, and submit themselves with such ready obedience to the law of thy Son our Saviour, that they may fulfil their ministry with joy; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

For the supply of Candidates for the Ministry of the Church.

O LORD Jesus Christ, whose servants Simon Peter and Andrew his brother did at thy Word straightway leave their nets to become fishers of men; Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to those whom thou dost call to the sacred ministry of thy Church, that they may hear thy voice, and with glad hearts obey thy call; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

For the Forces of the King, in his Navy and Army.

O LORD God of Hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, thine almighty arm to strengthen and protect the sailors and soldiers of our King in every peril, both of sea and land; shelter them in the day of battle, and in the time of peace keep them safe from all evil; endue them ever with loyalty and courage; and grant that in all things they may serve as seeing thee who art invisible; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

During a Parliamentary election.

MOST gracious God, we humbly beseech thee, as for this Kingdom in general, so especially for those who at this time are called to elect representatives to serve in the High Court of Parliament; Grant that all things may be so ordered and settled by theft endeavours, upon the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us for all generations. These and all other necessaries, for them, for us, and thy whole Church, we humbly beg in the Name and Mediation of Jesus Christ our most blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen.

During Municipal and other elections.

THE BIDDING PRAYER

OUR 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. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.

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