Source: The Book of Common Prayer (1662), selections, from the transcription of the manuscript Book annexed to the Act of Uniformity of 1662 (photozincographic facsimile, 1891-1892), via Wikisource Source URL: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Book_of_Common_Prayer_(1892) Public domain basis: Authorized by the Act of Uniformity, 1662. The text follows the manuscript 'Annexed Book' of 1662 as reproduced in the 1891-1892 facsimile and transcribed on Wikisource, with its original spelling ('vnto', 'iudgement'). In the United Kingdom the Book of Common Prayer is subject to Crown rights administered by the Queen's (now King's) Printers; in the United States the 1662 text is in the public domain. This library text is a selection: the Preface, the two prefatory essays, Morning and Evening Prayer and the Athanasian Creed. The Litany, Holy Communion and the occasional offices are not included because no proofread transcription was available. THE PREFACE Jt hath been the wisdom of the Church of England, ever since the first compiling of her publick Liturgie, to keep the meane between the two extreams ; of too much stiffness in refusing, and of too much easiness in admitting any variation from it. ffor as on the one side common experience sheweth, that where a change hath been made of things advisedly established, no evident necessity so requiring, sundry inconveniences have therevpon ensued, and those many times more, and greater, then the evils that were intended to be remedied by such change : So on the other side, the particular Forms of divine Worship, and the Rites and Ceremonies appointed to be vsed therein, being things in their own nature indifferent, and alterable, and so acknowledged ; it is but reasonable that vpon waighty and important considerations, according to the various exigency of times and occasions, such changes and alterations should be made therein as to those that are in place of Authority, should from time to time seem either necessary or expedient Accordingly we find that in the Reignes of severall Princes of blessed memory since the reformation, the Church vpon iust and weighty considerations her therevnto moving, hath yeilded to make such alterations in some particulars, as in their respective times were thought convenient Yet so as that the main body and essentials of it (as well in the chiefest materials, as in the frame and order thereof) have still continued the same vnto this day; and do yet stand firm and vnshaken, notwithstanding all the vain attempts, and impetuous assaults made against it by such men as are given to change, and have alwayes discovered a greater regard to their own private fancies and interests, then to that duty they ow to the publick. By what vndue means, and for what mischievous purposes the vse of the Liturgy (though inioyned by the Lawes of the land, and those laws never yet repealed) came, during the late vnhappy confusions to be discontinued, is too well-known to the world, and we are not willing here to remember. But when vpon his Majesties happy restauration, it seemed probable, that amongst other things, the vse of the liturgy also would return of course (the same having never been legally abolished;) vnless some timely means were vsed to prevent it: those men, who vnder the late vsurped powers, had made it a great part of their business, to render the people disaffected therevnto, saw themselves in point of reputation, and interest concerned (vnless they would freely acknowledge themselves to have erred, which such men are very hardly brought to do) with their vtmost endeavors to hinder the restitution thereof. In order wherevnto divers pamphlets were published against the Book of Common-prayer, the old objections mustred vp, with the addition of some new ones, more then formerly had been made, to make the number swell. In fine, great importunities were vsed to his sacred Majesty that the said Book might be revised, and such alterations therein, and additions therevnto made, as should be thought requisite for the ease of tender consciences. Wherevnto his Maiesty out of his pious inclination to give satisfaction (so far as could be reasonably expected) to all his subjects of what perswasion soever, did gratiously condescend. Jn which review we have endeavored to observe the like moderation as we find to have been vsed in the like case in former times ; And therefore of the sundry alterations proposed vnto vs, we have eiected all such, as were either of dangerous consequence (as secretly striking at some established doctrine, or laudable practise of the church of England, or indeed of the whole Catholick church of Christ ;) or else of no consequence at all, but vtterly frivolous and vain. But such alterations as were tendred to vs (by what persons, under what pretenses, or to what purpose soever so tendred) as seemed to vs in any degree requisite or expedient, we have willingly, and of our own accord assented vnto. Not enforced so to do by any strength of Argument convincing vs of the necessity of making the said alterations : for we are fully perswaded in our iudgements (and we here profess it to the world) that the Book, as it stood before established by Law, doth not contain in it any thing contrary to the word of God, or to sound doctrine, or which a godly man may not with a good conscience vse, and submitt vnto, or which is not fairly defensible against any that shall oppose the same; if it shall be allowed such iust and favourable construction as in common equity ought to be allowed to all humane writings, especially such as are set forth by Authority, and even to the very best translations of the holy scripture it selfe. Our generall aime therefore in this vndertaking was, not to gratify this or that party in any their vnreasonable demands : but to do that which to our best vnderstandings we conceived might most tend to the preservation of peace and vnity in the Church ; the procuring of reverence, and exciting of piety, and devotion in the publick worship of God; and the cutting off occasion from themthat seek occasion of cavill, or quarell against the Liturgy of the Church. And as to the severall variations from the former Book, whether by alteration, addition, or otherwise : it shall suffice to give this generall account. That most of the alterations were made either ffirst, for the better direction of them that are to officiate in any part of divine service, which is chiefly don in the Kalendars, and Rubricks, or secondly for the more proper expressing of some words or phrases of antient vsage, in terms more suteable to the language of the present times ; and the clearer explanation of some other words and phrases that were either of doubtfull signification, or otherwise liable to misconstruction. Or thirdly, for a more perfect rendring of such portions of holy Scripture, as are inserted into the Liturgy : which in the Epistles and Gospells especially, and in sundry other places are now ordered to be read according to the last lation. And that it was thought convenient that some prayers and thanksgivings fitted to speciall occasions should be added in their due places, particularly for those at Sea, Together with an Office for the baptism of such as are of riper years ; (which although not so necessary when the former Book was compiled, yet by the growth of Anabaptism, through the licentiousness of the late times crept in amongst vs, is now become necessary) and may be alwayes vsefull for the baptizing of Natives in out plantations, and others converted to the Faith. Jf any man who shall desire a more particular account of the severall alterations in any part of the Liturgie, shall take the pains to compare the present book with the former, : we doubt not, but the reason of the change may easily appear. And having thus indeavored to discharge our duties in this weighty affair, as in the sight of God, and to approve our sincerity therein (so far as lay in vs) to the consciences of all men : Although we know it impossible (in such variety of Apprehensions, humors, and interests as are in the world) to please all ; nor can expect that men of factious, peevish, and perverse spirits should be satisfied with any thing that can be don in this kind, by any other then themselves : Yet we have good hope, that what is here presented, and hath been by the Convocations of both Provinces with great diligence examined and approved; will be also well accepted and approved by all sober, peaceable, and truly conscientious Sons of the Church of England. CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF THE CHURCH There was never any thing by the wit of man so well devised, or so sure established, which in continuance of time hath not been corrupted: as, among other things it may plainly appear by the Common Prayers in the Church, commonly called divine service. The first original and ground whereof if a man would search out by the ancient Fathers he shall find that the same was not ordeined, but of a good purpose, and for a great advancement of godliness. For they so ordered the matter, that all the whole Bible (or the greatest part thereof) should be read over once every year: intending thereby, that the Clergie, and especially such as were Ministers in the Congregation should (by often reading and meditation in Gods word) be stirred vp to godliness themselves, and be more able to exhort others by wholesom doctrine, and to confute them that were Adversaries to the Truth. And further that the people (by daily hearing of holy Scripture read in the Church) might continually profit more and more in the knowledge of God and be the more inflamed with the love of his true Religion. But these many years passed this godly and decent order of the ancient Fathers hath been so altered, broken, and neglected by planting in vncertein Stories and Legends, with multitude of Responds, Verses, vain repetitions, Commemorations, and Synodals; that commonly when any book of the bible was begun, after three or four chapters were read out, all the rest were vnread. And in this sort, the book of Esay was begun in Advent, and the book of Genesis in septuagesima: but they were only begun, and never read through. After like sort were other books of holy scripture vsed. And moreover, whereas Saint Paul would have such language spoken to the people in the church, as they might vnderstand, and have profit by hearing the same: the service in this churche of England these many years hath been read in latine to the people, which they vnderstand not; so that they have heard with their ears only, and their heart spirit and mind have not been edified thereby. And furthermore notwithstanding that the ancient Fathers have divided the Psalms into seaven portions, whereof every one was called a Nocturn: now of late time a few of them have been daily said, and the rest vtterly omitted. Moreover the number and hardnes of the rules, called the Pie, and the manifold changings of the service, was the cause that to turn the book only was so hard and intricate a matter, that many times there was more busines to find out what should be read, then to read it, when it was found out. These inconveniences therefore considered, here is set forth such an order, whereby the same shall be redressed. And for a readiness in this matter, here is drawn out a Kalendar for that purpose, which is plain and easie to be vnderstood; wherein (so much as may be) the reading of holy scripture is so set forth that all things shall be don in order, without breaking one piece from another. For this cause be cutt off Anthemes, Responds, Invitatories, and such like things as did break the continual course of the reading of the Scripture. Yet because there is no Remedy, but that of necessity there must be some Rules: therefore certein Rules are here set forth; which, as they are few in number, so they are plain, and easie to be vnderstood. So that here you haue an Order for prayer, and for the reading of the holy Scripture, much agreable to the mind and purpose of the old Fathers, and a great deal more profitable, and commodious then that, which of late was vsed. It is more profitable; because here are left out many things, whereof some are vntrue, some vncertein, some vain and superstitious; and nothing is ordeined to be read, but the very pure word of God, the holy Scriptures, or that which is agreeable to the same; and that in such a language and order as is most easie and plain for the vnderstanding both of the readers and hearers. It is also more commodious; both for the shortness thereof, and for the plainness of the order, and for that the rules be few and easy. And whereas heretofore there hath been great diversity in saying, and singing in Churches within this Realm; some following Salisbury vse, some Hereford vse, and some the vse of Bangor, some of York, some of Lincoln; now from henceforth all the whole realme shall have but one vse. And for as much as nothing can be so plainly set forth, but doubts may arise in the vse and practise of the same: to appease all such diversity (if any arise) and for the resolution of all doubts concerning the manner how to vnderstand, do and execute the things contained in this book; The parties that so doubt or diversly take any thing, shall alway resort to the Bishop of the Diocess, who by his discretion shall take order for the quieting and appeasing of the same; so that the same order be not contrary to any thing contained in this book. And if the Bishop of the Diocess be in doubt; then he may send for the Resolution thereof to the Arch-Bishop. page Though it be appointed that all things shall be read and sung in the Church, in the english tongue, to the end that the congregation may be thereby edified: Yet it is not meant, but that when men say Morning and Evening Prayer privatly, they may say the same in any Language that they themselves do vnderstand. And all Priests and Deacons are to say daily the Morning and Evening Prayer, either privatly, or openly, not being let by sickness or some other vrgent cause. And the Curate that ministreth in every parish church or Chappel being at home, and not being otherwise reasonably hindred, shall say the same in the parish church or chappel where he ministreth, and shall cause a Bell to be tolled there vnto a convenient time before he begin; that the people may come to hear Gods word, and to pray with him. OF CEREMONIES, WHY SOME BE ABOLISHED, AND SOME RETAINED Of Ceremonies, Why some be abolished and some retained. Of such Ceremonies as be vsed in the Church, and have had their beginning- by the Jnstitution of man, some at the first were of godly intent and purpose devised, and yet at length turned to vanity and superstition: some entred into the Church by vndiscreet devotion, and such a Zeale as was without knowledge ; and for because they were winked at in the begining they grew daily to more and more abuses which not only for their vnprofitableness, but also because they have much blinded the people, and obscured the glory of God, are worthy to be cut away and clean rejected. Other there be, which although they have been devised by man, yet it is thought good to reserve them still, as well for a decent order in the Church (for the which they were first devised) as because they pertain to edification, wherevnto all things done in the church (as the Apostle teacheth) ought to be referred. And although the keeping or omitting of a Ceremony, in it self considered, is but a small thing, yet the wilfiill and contemptuous transgression and breaking of a common order and discipline is no small offence before God. Let all things be don among you, saith S. Paul, in a seemly and due order. The appointment of the which order pertaineth not to private men: therefore no man ought to take in hand, nor presume to appoint or alter any publick, or common order in Christs church, except he be lawfully called and authorized thereunto. And whereas in this our time, the minds of men are so divers, that some think it a great matter of conscience to depart from a peece of the least of their Ceremonies; they be so addicted to their old customs : and again on the other side, some be so newfangled, that they would innovate all things, and so despise the old, that nothing can like them but that is new: Jt was thought expedient, not so much to have respect how to please and satisfie either of these parties, as how to please God and profitt them both. And yet lest any man should be offended, whom good reason might satisfie, here be certein causes rendred why some of the accustomed Ceremonies be put away, and some retained, and kept still. Some are put away because the great excess and multitude of them hath so increased in these latter dayes, that the burthen of them was intolerable; whereof S. Augustine in his tyme complained that they were grown to such a number, that the estate of Christian people was in worse case concerning that matter, then were the Iews. And he counselled that such yoke and burthen should be taken away, as time would serve quietly to do it. But what would S. Augustine have said, if he had seen the Ceremonies of late daies vsed among vs: whereunto the multitude vsed in his time was not to be compared? This our excessive multitude of Ceremonies was so great, and many of them so dark, that they did more confound and darken, then declare and sett forth Christs benefits vnto vs. And besides this, Christs Gospell is not a ceremoniall law, (as much of Moses law was) but it is a Religion, to serve God, not in bondage of the figure, or shadow, but in the freedom of the spirit, being content only with those ceremonies which do serve to a decent order, and godly discipline, and such as be apt to stir up the dull mind of man to the remembrance of his duty to God, by some notable and speciall signification, whereby he might be edified. Furthermore, the most weighty cause of the abolishment of certain Ceremonies was, that they were so far abused, partly by the superstitious blindsess of the rude, and vnlearned, and partly by the vnsatiable avarice of such as sought more their own lucre, then the glory of God ; that the abuses could not well be taken away, the thing remaining still. But now, as concerning those persons which peradventure will be offended, for that some of the old ceremonies are retained still: if they consider that without some ceremonies it is not possible to keep any order or quiet discipline in the Church, they shall easily perceive iust cause to reform their iudgements. And if they think much that any of the old do remain, and would rather have all devised anew: then such men granting some ceremonies convenient to be had; surely where the old may be well vsed, there they cannot reasonably reprove the old, only for their age, without bewraying of their own folly. For in such a case they ought rather to have reverence vnto them for their antiquitie: if they will declare themselves to be more studious of vnitie and concord, then of innovations, and newfangleness, which (as much as may be with the true setting forth of Christs religion) is alwayes to be eschewed. Furthermore such shall have no iust cause with the Ceremonies reserved to be offended. For as those be taken away which were most abused, and did burden mens consciences without any cause; so the other that remain, are retained for a discipline and order, which (vpon iust causes) may be altered and changed, and therefore are not to be esteemed equall with Gods law. And moreover they be neither dark nor dumb ceremonies, but are so set forth, that every man may vnderstand what they do mean, and to what vse they do serve. So that it is not like that they in time to come should be abused, as other have been. And in these our doings we condemn no other Nations, nor prescribe any thing, but to our own people only. For we think it convenient that every country should vse such ceremonies as they shall think best to the setting forth of Gods honour and glory, and to the reducing of the people to a most perfect and godly living without errour or superstition: And that they should put away other things, which from time to time they perceive to be most abused, as in mens ordinances it often chanceth diversly in divers countries. THE ORDER FOR MORNING PRAYER The Order for Morning and Evening Prayer daily to be said and vsed throughout the year. The Morning and Evening Prayer shall be vsed in the accustomed place of the Church, Chappel, or Chancel; except it shall be otherwise determined by the Ordinarie of the place. And the Chancels shall remain as they have done in times past. And heere is to be noted, That such Ornaments of the Church, and of the Ministers thereof at all times of their Ministration, shall be retained, and be in vse, as were in this Church of England by the authoritie of Parliament, in the second year of the raigne of King Edw. vi The Order for Morning Prayer dayly throughout the year. ¶At the beginning of Morning Prayer, the Minister shall read with a loud voice, some one, or more of these sentences of the scriptures that follow. And then he shall say that which is written after the said sentences. Ezech. 18. 27.When the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doth that which is lawfull and right, he shall save his soul alive. Psal. 51. 3.I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Psal. 51. 9.Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out mine iniquities. Psal. 51. 17.The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken, and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Joel. 2. 13.Rent your hearts, and not your garments, and turn vnto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and mercifull, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Dan. 9. 9, 10.To the Lord our God belong mercies, and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him: Neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his Laws which he set before vs. Jer: 10. 24 Psal. 6. 1O Lord correct me, but with iudgement; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing. S. Mat. 3. 2.Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. S. Luke 15. 18, 19.I will arise, and go to my father, and will say vnto him: Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. Psal. 143. 2Enter not into iudgement with thy servant [O Lord] for in thy sight shall no man living be iustified. 1. S. John. 1. 8, 9.If we say, that we have no sin, we deceive our selves, and the Truth is not in vs: [But] if we confess our sins, he is faithfull and iust to forgive vs our sinns, and to cleanse vs from all vnrighteousness. Dearly beloved brethren, the scripture moveth vs in sundry places to acknowledge, and confess our manifold sins and wickednes, and that we should not dissemble nor cloak them before the face of Almighty God our heavenly father; but confess them with an humble lowly penitent, and obedient heart, to the end that we may obtein forgivenes of the same by his infinite goodnes and mercy. And although we ought at all times humbly to acknowledge our sins before God, yet ought we most chiefly so to do, when we assemble and meet together to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy word, and to aske those things which are requisite and necessary as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore I pray and beseech you, as many as are here present, to accompany me with a pure heart, and humble voice, vnto the throne of the heavenly grace, saying after me ¶A generall Confession to be said of the whole congregation, after the Minister, all kneeling. Almighty and most mercifull Father, We have erred and strayed from thy wayes like lost sheep, We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts, We have offended against thy holy laws, We have left vndon those things which we ought to have don, And we have don those things which we ought not to have don, And there is no health in vs: But thou, O Lord, have mercy vpon vs miserable offenders; Spare thou them, O God, which confess their faults, Restore thou them that are penitent, According to thy promises declared vnto mankind, in Christ Jesu our Lord: And grant most mercifull father, for his sake, That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen. ¶The Absolution, or Remission of sins to be pronounced by the Priest alone, standing, the people still kneeling. Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, who desireth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness, and live; and hath given power and commandment to his ministers to declare, and pronounce to his people being penitent, the absolution and remission of their sins: He pardoneth, and absolveth all them that truly repent, and vnfeignedly believe his holy Gospel. Wherefore let us beseech him to grant vs true repentance, and his holy spirit, that those things may please him which we do, at this present, and that the rest of our life hereafter may be pure and holy, so that at the last we may come to his eternall ioy, through Iesus Christ our Lord. The people shall answer here, and at the end of all other prayers. Amen ¶Then the Minister shall kneel and say the Lords Prayer with an audible voice: the people also kneeling, and repeating it with him, both here, and wheresoever else it is vsed in divine service. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be don in earth as it is in heaven, Give vs this day our daily bread: And forgive vs our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against vs: And lead vs not into temptation, But deliver vs from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. ¶Then likewise he shall say. O Lord, open thou our lips. Answer. And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Priest. O God, make speed to save vs. Answer. O Lord make hast to help vs. ¶Here, all standing vp, the Priest shall say. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the holy Ghost. Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Priest. Praise ye the Lord. Answer. The Lords name be praised. ¶Then shall be said or sung this Psalm following: Except on Easter Day, vpon which another Anthem is appointed; and on the nineteenth day of every moneth it is not to be read here, but in the ordinary course of the Psalms. Venite exultemus Domino. Psal. 95.O come, let vs sing vnto the Lord : let vs heartily reioyce in the strength of our salvation Let vs come before his presence with thanksgiving : and shew our selves glad in him with Psalms. For the Lord is a great God : and a great King above all Gods. In his hand are all the Corners of the Earth : and the strength of the Hills is his alsoe. The sea is his, and he made it : and his hands prepared the dry Land. O come, let vs worship, and fall downe : and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is the Lord our God : and we are the people of his pasture and the sheepe of his hand. To day if ye will heare his voyce, harden not your hearts : as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness. When your fathers tempted mee : proved me and saw my works. Forty yeares long was I grieved with this generation and said : it is a people that do erre in their hearts, for they have not known my wayes. Vnto whom I sware in my wrath : that they should not enter into my rest. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. „ ¶ Then shall follow the Psalms in order as they be appointed. And at the end of every Psalm throughout the yeare, and likewise in the end of Benedicite, Benedictus, Magnificat, and Nunc dimittis shall be repeated. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the holy Ghost. „ Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. „ ¶ Then shall be read distinctly with an audible voice, the first Lesson, taken out of the old Testament as is appointed in the Kalender. Except there be proper Lessons assigned for that day. He that readeth so standing and turning himself, as he may best be heard of all such as are present; And after that, shall be said or sung in English, the Hymn called Te Deum laudamus, daily throughout the yeare. „ ¶ Note that before every Lesson the Minister shall say, Here beginneth such a Chapter, or verse of such a chapter of such a Book. And after every Lesson, Here endeth the first, or the second Lesson. Te Deum laudamus.We praise thee, O God: we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the Earth doth worship thee: the Father everlasting. To thee all Angells cry aloud: the heavens and all the powers therein. To thee Cherubin and Seraphin: continually do cry. Holy, holy, holy: Lord God of Sabbaoth. Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty glory. The glorious Company of the Apostles thee. The goodly fellowship of the Prophets: praise thee. The noble army of Martyrs: praise thee. The holy Church throughout all the world acknowledge thee. The Father: of an infinite Majesty. Thine honourable, true: and only Son. Also the holy Ghost: the Comforter. Thou art the king of glory: O Christ. Thou art the everlasting son: of the Father. When thou tookest vpon thee to deliver thou didst not abhor the Virgins Womb. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of Death: thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all beleevers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God: in the glory of the Father. Wee believe that thou shalt come: to be our Iudge. We therefore pray thee help thy servants: whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Make them to be numbred with thy Saints: in glory everlasting. O Lord save thy people: and bless thine heritage. Govern them: and lift them vp for ever. Day by Day: we magnifie thee. And we worship thy name: ever world without end. Vouchsafe, (O Lord:) to keep vs this day without sin. O Lord have mercy vpon vs: have mercy vpon vs. O Lord let thy mercy lighten vpon vs: as our trust is in thee. O Lord in thee have I trusted: let me never be confounded. ¶ Or this Canticle, Benedicite omnia opera. O All ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifie him forever. O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnifie him forever. O ye heavens, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye waters that be above the firmament, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O all ye powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye Sun and Moon, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye stars of heaven, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye showers and deaw, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye winds of God, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye fire, and heat, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye winter and summer, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye deaws, and frosts, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye frost and cold, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye yce, and snow, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye nights and daies, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye light, and darkness, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye lightnings, and clouds, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O Let the earth bless the Lord : yea, let it praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye mountains and hills, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnifie him for ever. O all ye green things vpon the earth, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye wells, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye seas and floods, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye whales, and all that move in the waters, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnifie him for ever. O all ye fowles of the aire bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O all ye beasts and cattell, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye children of men, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O let Israel bless the Lord : praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnifie him for ever. O ye spirits, and souls of the righteous, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnifie him for ever. O ye holy, and humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnifie him for ever. O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, bless ye the Lord : praise him, and magnifie him for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end, Amen. ¶ Then shall be read in like mañer the second Lesson taken out of the New Testament, And after that the Hymn following (except when that shall happen to be read in the chapter for the day, or for the Gospel on saint John Baptist's Day.) Benedictus. S. Luke, 1.68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel : for he hath visited, and redeemed his people. And hath raised vp a mighty salvation for vs : in the house of his servant David. As he spake by the mouth of his holy Prophets : which have been since the world began. That we should be saved from our enemies : and from the hands of all that hate vs. To perform the mercy promised to our forefathers : and to remember his holy covenant. To perform the oath which he sware to our forefather Abraham : that he would give vs. That we being delivered out of the hands of our enemies : might serve him without fear. Jn holines, and righteousnes before him : all the dayes of our life. And thou child shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest : for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his wayes. To give knowledge of salvation vnto his people : for the remission of their sins. Through the tender mercy of our God : whereby the day-spring from on high hath visited vs. To give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death : and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. ¶ Or this Psalm. Jubilate Deo. O be ioyfull in the Lord all ye Lands : serve the Lord with gladnes, and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God : it is he that hath made vs, and not we our selves, we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise : be thankfull vnto him, and speak good of his Name. For the Lord is gratious, his mercy is everlasting : and his truth endureth from generation to generation. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. ¶ Then shall be sung, or said, the Apostles Creed, by the Minister and the people standing : Except only such Dayes as the Creed of saint Athanasius is appointed to be read. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Iesus Christ his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the holy Ghost, Born of the virgin Mary, Suffered vnder Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead and buried. He descended into Hell, The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the holy ghost, The holy Catholick Churche, The Com̄union of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen. ¶ And after that, these praiers following, all devoutly kneeling, the Minister first pronouncing with a loud voice. The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy Spirit. Minister. ¶ Let vs pray. Lord have mercy vpon vs. Christ haue mercy vpon vs. Lord have mercy vpon vs. ¶ Then the Minister, Clerks and people shall say the Lord's prayer with a loud voice. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdome come. Thy will be don in Earth as it is in heaven. Give vs this day our dayly bread. And forgive vs our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against vs. And lead vs not into temptation : But deliver vs from evill. Amen. ¶ Then the Priest standing vp, shall say. O Lord shew thy mercy vpon vs. Answer. And grant vs thy salvation. Priest. O Lord save the King. Answer. And mercifully heare vs when we call vpon thee. Priest. Indue thy Ministers with righteousness. Answer. And make thy chosen people ioyfull. Priest. O Lord save thy people. Answer. And bless thine Inheritance. Priest. Give peace in our time, o Lord Answer. Because there is none other that fighteth for vs, but only thou, O God. Priest. O God make cleane our hearts within vs. Answer. And take not thy holy Spirit from vs. ¶ Then shall follow three Collects. The first of the day, which shall be the same that is appointed at the Com̅union. The second for Peace. The third for grace to live well. And the two last Collects shall never alter, but daily be said at Morning Prayer throughout all the year, as followeth, All kneeling. ¶ The second Collect for Peace. O God who art the Author of peace, and lover of Concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternall life, whose service is perfect freedom : defend vs thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies, that we surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any Adversaries through the might of Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ The third Collect for Grace. O Lord our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought vs to the beginning of this day, defend vs in the same with thy mighty power, and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger: but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do allwayes that is righteous in thy sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ In Quires and places where they sing here followeth the Anthem. Then these five Prayers following are to be read here, Except when the Litany is read: and then only the two last are to be read, as they are there placed. A Prayer for the Kings Majesty. O Lord our heavenly Father, high and mighty, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the only ruler of Princes, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers vpon earth: most heartily we beseech thee with thy favour to behold our most gracious soveraign Lord King Charles, and so replenish him with the grace of thy holy Spirit, that he may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way. Indue him plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant him in health, and wealth long to live; strengthen him that he may vanquish and overcome all his enemies; and finally after this life he may attain everlasting ioy, and felicity, through Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ A Prayer for Almighty God, the fountain of all goodnes, we humbly beseech thee to bless Indue them with thy holy spirit, enrich them with thy heavenly grace, prosper them with all happiness, and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ A Prayer for the Clergy and people. Almighty and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvels, send down vpon our Bishops and Curats, and all congregations committed to their charge the healthfull spirit of thy grace: and that they may truly please thee, pour vpon them the continuall dew of thy blessing: grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate, and Mediatour Iesus Christ. Amen. ¶ A Prayer of Saint Chrysostome. Almighty God, who hast given vs grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications vnto thee, and do'st promise that when two or three are gathered together in thy Name, thou wilt grant their Requests: fulfill now, O Lord, the desires, and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them, granting vs in this world knowledge of thy truth and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. 2. Corinthians 13. The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the holy Ghost, be with vs all evermore. Amen. Here endeth the Order of Morning Prayer throughout the year. THE ORDER FOR EVENING PRAYER The Order for Evening Prayer dayly throughout the year. ¶ At the beginning of Evening Prayer the Minister shall read with a loud voice, some one or more of these sentences of the scriptures that follow. And then he shall say that which is written after the said sentences. Ezech. 18. 27.When the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doth that which is lawfull and right, he shall save his soul alive. Psal. 51. 3.I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Psal. 51. 9.Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out mine iniquities. Psal. 51. 17.The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Joel. 2. 13.Rent your hearts, and not your garments, and turn vnto the Lord your God, for he is gracious, and mercifull, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Dan. 9. 9, 10.To the Lord our God belong mercies, and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him: Neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws which he set before vs. Jer. 10. 24. Psal. 6. 1.O Lord, correct me, but with iudgement, not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing. S. Matt. 3. 2.Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. S. Luke. 15. 18, 19. I will arise, and go to my father, and will say vnto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. Psal. 143. 2. Enter not into iudgement with thy servant, [O Lord] for in thy sight shall no man living be iustified. 1. S. John. 1. 8, 9. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive our selves, and the Truth is not in vs. [but] if we confess our sins, he is faithfull and iust to forgive vs our sins, and to cleanse vs from all vnrighteousness. Dearly beloved brethren, the scripture moveth vs in sundry places to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, and that we should not dissemble nor cloak them before the face of Almighty God our heavenly Father, but confess them with an humble, lowly, penitent, and obedient heart, to the end that we may obtein forgiveness of the same by his infinite goodness and mercy; And although we ought at all times humbly to acknowledge our sins before God: yet ought we most chiefly so to do, when we assemble and meet together, to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore I pray and beseech you, as many as are here present, to accompany me with a pure heart, and humble voice vnto the throne of the heavenly grace, saying after me. ¶ A generall Confession to be said of the whole congregation, after the Minister, all kneeling. Almighty, and most mercifull Father, We have erred and strayed from thy wayes like lost sheep, We have followed too much the devices, and desires of our own hearts, We have offended against thy holy laws, We have left vndon those things which we ought to have don, And we have don those things which we ought not to have don, And there is no health in vs, But thou, O Lord, have mercy vpon vs miserable offenders; Spare thou them, O God, which confess their faults, Restore thou them that are penitent, According to thy promises declared vnto mankind in Christ Iesu our Lord; And grant, O most mercifull Father, for his sake, That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen. ¶ The Absolution, or Remission of sins, to be pronounced by the Priest alone, standing, the people still kneeling. Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, who desireth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickednes and live; and hath given power and commandment to his Ministers, to declare, and pronounce to his people being penitent the Absolution, and Remission of their sins: He pardoneth and absolveth all them that truly repent and vnfeignedly believe his holy Gospel. Wherefore beseech we him to grant vs true repentance and his holy Spirit, that those things may please him which we do at this present, and that the rest of our life hereafter may be pure and holy, so that at the last we may come to his eternall ioy, throug Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ Then the Minister shall kneel and say the Lords Prayer: the people also kneeling and repeating it with him. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be don in earth as it is in heaven. Give vs this day our daily bread, And forgive vs our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against vs, And lead vs not into temptation, But deliver vs from evil, For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. ¶ Then ¶ Then likewise he shall say. O Lord open thou our lips. Answer. And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Priest. O God make speed to save vs. Answer. O Lord make haste to help vs. ¶ Here all standing vp the Priest shall say. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the holy Ghost. Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Priest. Praise ye the Lord. Answer. The Lords name be praised ¶ U Then shall be said or sung the Psalms in order as they be appointed. Then a Lesson of the old Testament as is appointed; And after that Magnificat (or the song of the blessed virgin Mary) in English as followeth. Magnificat S. Luke 1. My soul doth magnifie the Lord: and my spirit hath reioiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his hand-maiden. For behold, from henceforth: all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him: throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the Imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek. Evening Prayer He hath filled the hungTy with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembring his mercy, hath holpen his servant Israel : as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham, and his seed for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the holy Ghost As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: World without end. Amen. ¶ Or else this Psalm, except it be on the nineteenth day of the month, when it is read in the ordinary course of the Psalms. 1. Cantate Domino. Psal: 98. O sing vnto the Lord a new song: for he hath don marvelous things. With his own right hand, and with his holy arm: hath he gotten himselfe the Victory. The Lord declared his salvacon: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the Heathen. He hath remembred his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel: and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. Shew your selves ioyfull vnto the Lord, all ye Lands: sing, rejoyce, and give thancks. Praise the Lord vpon the Harp: sing to the Harp with a Psalm of thanksgiving. With Trumpets also and Shawms: O shew yourselves ioyfull before the Lord the King. Let the Sea make a noise, and all that therein is: the round world, and they that dwell therein. Let the Floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyfull together before the Lord: for he cometh to iudge the earth. With righteousness shall he iudge the world: and the People with equity. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. ¶ Then a Lesson of the New Testament, as it is appointed. And after that Nunc dimittis (or the song of Simeon) in English, as followeth. Nunc dimittis. St. Luke 2.29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen: thy Salvation. which thou hast prepared: before the face of all people. To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. ¶ Or else this Psalm (except it be on the twelfth day of the month.) Deus miscreatur. Psla: 67 God be mercifull vnto vs, and bless vs: and shew vs the light of his Countenance, and be mercifull vnto vs. That thy way may be known saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O the people praise thee. O Let the nations rejoyce and be glad: for thou shalt iudge the folk righteously, and govern the nations vpon earth. Let the people praise thee, (O God :) yea let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase: and God, even our own God shall give vs his blessing. God shall bless vs: and all the ends of the world shall fear him. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: World without end. Amen. ¶ Then shall be said, or sung the Apostles Creed by the Minister, and the people standing. I beleeve in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Iesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the holy Ghost, Borne of the virgin Mary. Suffered vnder Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead and buried. He descended into Hell, The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quicke and the dead. I beleeve in the holy Ghost, The holy Catholick Church, The Communion of Saints, The forgiveness of Sinns, The Resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen. ¶ And after that these Prayers following, all devoutly kneeling, the Minister first pronouncing with a loud voice. The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy Spirit Minister. Let vs pray. Lord have mercy vpon vs. Christ have mercy vpon vs. Lord have mercy vpon vs. ¶ Then the Minister, Clerks and people shall say the Lords Prayer with a loud voice. 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 vs this day our daily bread. And forgive vs our Trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against vs. And lead vs not into temptation; But deliver vs from evil. Amen. ¶ Then the Priest standing vp, shall say. O Lord shew thy mercy vpon vs. Answer. And grant vs thy Salvation. Priest. O Lord save the King*. Answer. And mercifully hear vs when we call vpon thee. Priest. Indue thy Ministers with righteousnes. Answer. And make thy chosen people joyfull. Priest. O Lord save thy people. Answer. And bless thine Inheritance. Priest. Give peace in our tyme, O Lord. Answer. Because there is none other that fighteth for vs but only thou, O God. Priest. O God make cleane our hearts within vs. Answer. And take not thy holy Spirit from vs. ¶ Then shall follow three Collects. The first of the day; The second for Peace; The third for aid against all perils as hereafter followeth: which two last Collects shall be daily said at Evening Prayer without Alteration. ¶ The second Collect at evening Prayer O God from whom all holy desires, all good Counsels, and all iust Works do proceed : give vnto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give, that both our hearts may be sett to obey thy Comandments, and alsoe that by thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies, may passe our time in rest and quietness, through the meritts of Iesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. ¶ The third Collect for Aid against all perils. Lighten our darkness wee beseech thee, O Lord, and by thy great mercy defend vs from all Perils and dangers of this night, for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour Iesus Christ. Amen. ¶ In Quires and Places where they sing, here followeth the Antheme. ¶ A Prayer for the Kings Majesty. Lord our heavenly Father, High and Mighty, King of kings, Lord of lords, the only ruler of Princes, who do'st from thy throne behold all the dwellers vpon earth, most heartily we beseech thee with thy favour to behould our most gracious sovereign Lord King Charles, and soe replenish him with the grace of thy holy spirit, that he may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way: Indue him plenteously with heavenly guifts, grant him in health and wealth long to live, strengthen him that he may vanquish and overcome aS his enemies, and finally after this life he may attaine everlasting ioy and felicity, through Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ A Prayer for Almighty God the fountaine of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless Indue them with thy holy spirit, enrich them with thy heavenly grace, prosper them with all happines, and bring them to thine everlasting Kingdom, through Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ A Prayer for the Clergy and people. Almighty and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvels, send down vpon our Bishops and Curates, and all Congregations comitted to their charge the healthful Spirit of thy grace, and that they may truly please thee, pour vpon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honor of our Advocate and Mediator Iesus Christ. Amen ¶ A Prayer of Saint Chrysotome. Allnighty God, who hast given vs grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications vnto thee, and do'st promise that when two: or three are gathered together in thy Name, thou wilt grant their Requests; fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them, granting vs in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. ¶ 2 Corinthians. 13. The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Fellowship of the holy Ghost be with vs all evermore. Amen. Here endeth the Order of Evening Prayer throughout the year. THE CREED OF SAINT ATHANASIUS ¶ Vpon these Feasts; Christmas day, the Epiphany, Saint Matthias, Easter day, Ascension day, Whitsunday, Saint John Baptist, Saint James, Saint Bartholomew, Saint Matthew, Saint Simon, and Saint Jude, Saint Andrew, and vpon Trinity Sunday shall be sung, or said at morning Prayer, instead of the Apostles Creed, this Confession of our christian Faith, commonly called the Creed of Saint Athanasius, by the Minister and people standing. M Quicumque vult Whosoever will be saved : before all things it is necessary that he hold the Catholick Faith. Which Faith, except every one do keepe whole and vndefiled : without doubt he shall perish everlastingly. And the Catholick Faith is this : that we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in vnity. Neither confounding the persons : nor dividing the Substance. For there is one person of the Father, another of the Son : and another of the holy Ghost. But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the holy Ghost is all one : the glory equall, the Majesty coeternall. Such as the Father is, such is the Son : and such is the holy Ghost. The Father vncreate, the Son vncreate : and the holy Ghost vncreate. The Father incomprehensible, the Son incomprehensible : and the holy Ghost incomprehensible. The Father eternall, the Son eternall : and the holy Ghost eternall. And yet they are not three eternals : but one eternall. As also there are not three incomprehensibles, nor three vncreated, : but one vncreated, and one incomprehensible. So likewise the Father is Almighty, the Son Almighty : and the holy Ghost Almighty. And yet they are not three Almightyes : but one Almighty. So the Father is God, the Son is God : and the holy Ghost is God. And yet they are not three Gods : but one God. So likewise the Father is Lord, the Son Lord : and the holy Ghost Lord. And yet not three Lords : but one Lord. For like as we are compelled by the Christian Verity : to acknowledge every person by himselfe to be God and Lord. So are we forbidden by the Catholick religion : to say there be three Gods, or three Lords. The Father is made of none : neither created nor begotten. The Son is of the Father alone : not made, nor created but begotten. The holy Ghost is of the Father, and of the Son : neither made, nor created, nor begotten, but proceeding. So there is one Father, not three Fathers, one Son, not three Sons : one holy Ghost, not three holy Ghosts. And in this Trinity none is afore, or after other : none is greater, or lesse then another. But the whole three persons are coeternall together : and coequall. So that in all things, as is aforesaid : the Vnity in Trinity, and the Trinity in Vnity is to be worshipped. He therefore that will be saved : must thus thinke of the Trinity. Furthermore it is necessary to everlasting Salvation : that he also believe rightly the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the right Faith is that we believe, and confesse : that our Lord Iesus Christ the Son of God, is God and Man. God of the Substance of the Father, begotten before the Worlds : and Man of the Substance of his mother, borne in the world. Perfect God, and perfect man : of a reasonable soule, and humane flesh subsisting. Equall to the Father, as touching his Godhead : and inferiour to the Father, as touching his manhood. Who although he be God and man : yet he is not twoe, but one Christ. One, not by Conversion of the Godhead into Flesh : but by takeing of the manhood into God. One altogether, not by Confusion of Substance : but by Vnity of person. For as the reasonable soule and Flesh is one man : So God and man is one Christ. Who suffered for our Salvation : descended into hell; rose againe the third day from the dead. He ascended into heaven, he sitteth on the right hand of the Father God Almighty : from whence he shall come to iudge the quicke and the dead. At whose coming all men shall rise againe with their Bodies : and shall give Account for their own Works. And they that have done good, shall go into life everlasting : and they that have done evill into everlasting fire. This is the Catholick Faith : which except a man believe faithfully he cannot be saved. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen.