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ed, and to send thy grace upon him, that he may duly execute the Office whereunto he is called, to the edifying of thy Church, and to the honour, praise and glory of thy Name;

Answer. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

Then shall be said this Prayer following.

have yourself in the Church of

ARE you persuaded that you

be truly called to this Ministration, according to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, and

the order of this Realm ? Answer. I am so persuaded.

The Archbishop.

ARE you persuaded that the holy Scriptures contain sufALMIGHTY God, giver of ficiently all doctrine required of all good things, who by thy necessity for eternal salvation Holy Spirit hast appointed di- through faith in Jesus Christ? vers Orders of Ministers in thy And are you determined out of Church; Mercifully behold this the same holy Scriptures to inthy servant now called to the struct the people committed to Work and Ministry of a Bishop; your charge; and to teach or and replenish him so with the maintain nothing as required of truth of thy doctrine, and adorn necessity to eternal salvation, but him with innocency of life, that, that which you shall be persuadboth by word and deed, he be concluded and proved may faithfully serve thee in this Of-ed by the same? fice, to the glory of thy Name,

may

Answer. I am so persuaded,

The Archbishop.

and the edifying and well-go- and determined, by God's grace. verning of thy Church; through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.

¶ Then the Archbishop, sitting in his chair, shall say to him that is to be Consecrated,

BROTHER, forasmuch as the holy Scripture and the ancient Canons command, that we should not be hasty in laying on hands, and admitting any person to Government in the Church of Christ, which he hath purchased with no less price than the effusion of his own blood; before I admit you to this Administration, I will examine you in certain Articles, to the end that the Congregation present may have a trial, and bear witness, how you be minded to be

WILL you then faithfully

exercise yourself in the same holy Scriptures, and call upon God by prayer, for the true understanding of the same; so as you may be able by them to teach and exhort with wholesome Doctrine, and to withstand and convince the gainsayers?

Answer. I will so do, by the help of God.

The Archbishop.

ARE you ready, with all faith

ful diligence, to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary to God's Word; and both privately and openly to call upon and encourage others to the same?

Answer. I am ready, the Lord being my helper.

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The Archbishop.

form the same; that, he accom

plishing in you the good work

which he hath begun, you may be found perfect and irreprehensible at the latter day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then shall the Bishop elect put on the rest of the Episcopal habit; and kneeling down, Veni, Creator Spiritus, shall be sung or said over him, the Archbishop beginning, and the Bishops, with others that are present, answering by verses, as followeth.

WILL you maintain and set COME, Holy Ghost, our souls

forward, as much as shall lie in you, quietness, love, and peace among all men; and such as be unquiet, disobedient, and criminous, within your Diocese, correct and punish, according to such authority as you have by God's Word, and as to you shall be committed by the Ordinance

of this Realm?

Answer. I will so do, by the help of God.

The Archbishop.

inspire,

And lighten with celestial fire.
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost thy seven-fold gifts
impart.

Thy blessed Unction from above,
Is comfort, life, and fire of love.
Enable with perpetual light
The dulness of our blinded sight.
Anoint and cheer our soiled face
With the abundance of thy grace.
Keep far our foes, give peace at
home:

WILL you be faithful in Or. Where thou art guide, no ill can

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come.

Teach us to know the Father,

Son,

And thee, of both, to be but One.
That, through the ages all along,
This may be our endless song;

Praise to thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Answer. I will so shew my- CON

self, by God's help.

Then the Archbishop standing up

shall say,

Or this:

OME, Holy Ghost, eternal
God, &c.

As before in the Form for Ordering Priests.

ALMIGHTY God, our hea- That ended, the Archbishop shall

venly Father, who hath given you a good will to do all these things, Grant also unto you strength and power to per

say,

Lord, hear our prayer. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee.

Let us pray.
LMIGHTY God, and most

given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and sober

A merciful Father what thinness.
infinite goodness hast given thine
only and dearly beloved Son Je-
sus Christ, to be our Redeemer,

and the Author of everlasting

life; who, after that he had made perfect our Redemption by his death, and was ascended into heaven, poured down his gifts abundantly upon men, making some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pastors and Doctors, to the edifying and making perfect his Church; Grant, we beseech thee, to this thy servant such grace, that he may evermore be ready to spread abroad thy Gospel, the glad tidings of reconciliation with thee; and use the authority given him, not to destruction, but to salvation; not to hurt, but to help: so that as a wise and faithful servant, giving to thy family their portion in due season, he may at last be received into everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

Then the Archbishop shall deliver
him the Bible, saying,
IVE heed unto reading,
exhortation, and doctrine.

GIV
Think upon the things contain-
ed in this Book. Be diligent in
them, that the increase coming
thereby may be manifest unto
all men. Take heed unto thy-
self, and to doctrine, and be di-
ligent in doing them: for by so
self and them that hear thee.
doing thou shalt both save thy-
Be to the flock of Christ a shep-
herd, not a wolf; feed them, de-
vour them not. Hold up the
weak, heal the sick, bind the

up

broken, bring again the out

casts, seek the lost. Be so merciful, that you be not too remiss; forget not mercy that when the so minister discipline, that you chief Shepherd shall appear you may receive the never-fading crown of glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then the Archbishop shall proceed in the Communion-Service; with whom the new Consecrated Bishop (with others) shall also communicate.

¶ And for the last Collect, immediately before the Benediction, shall be said these Prayers.

Then the Archbishop and Bishops present shall lay their hands upon the head of the elected Bishop kneeling before them upon his knees, the Archbishop saying, OST merciful Father, we OECEIVE the holy Ghost, beseech thee to send down

a Bishop in the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the Imposition of our hands; In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And remember that thou stir up the grace of God which is given thee by this Imposition of our hands: for God hath not

upon

venly blessing; and so endue him with thy holy Spirit, that he, preaching thy Word, may not only be earnest to reprove, beseech, and rebuke with all patience and doctrine; but also may be to such as believe a wholesome example, in word, in conversation, in love, in faith,

in chastity, and in purity; that, faithfully fulfilling his course, at the latter day he may receive the crown of righteousness laid up by the Lord the righteous

we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE peace of God, which

Judge, who liveth and reigneth passeth all understanding,

one God with the Father and
the Holy Ghost, world without
end. Amen.

REVENT us, O Lord, in
all

keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our

PREVENT is, with thy Lord: And the blessing of God

most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee,

Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen.

PRAYER WITH THANKSGIVING,

To be used yearly upon the Fifth Day of November,

For the happy Deliverance of King JAMES I. and the Three Estates of England, from the most traiterous and bloody-intended Massacre by Gunpowder: And also for the happy Arrival of his Majesty King WILLIAM on this Day, for the Deliverance of our Church and

Nation.

The Minister of every Parish shall give warning to his Parishioners publickly in the Church at Morning Prayer, the Sunday before, for the due Observation of the said Day. And after Morning Prayer, or Preaching, upon the said Fifth Day of November, shall read publickly, distinctly, and plainly, the Act of Parliament, made in the third Year of King James the First, for the Observation of it.

¶ The Service shall be the same with the usual Office for Holy-days in all things; except where it is hereafter otherwise appointed.

If this Day shall happen to be Sunday, only the Collect proper for that Sunday shall be added to this Office in its place.

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He will not alway be chiding neither keepeth he his anger for ever. Ver. 9.

He hath not dealt with us after

our sins: nor rewarded us according to our wickedness. Ver. 10. ¶ Instead of Venite exultemus shall this Hymn following be used; one Verse by the Priest, and another by the Clerk and people.

Give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious: and his mercy endureth for ever. Psal. cvii. 1.

Let them give thanks, whom the Lord hath redeemed and

delivered from the hand of the enemy. Ver. 2.

Many a time have they fought against me from my youth up:

may Israel now say. Psal.

cxxix. 1.

Yea, many a time have they vexed me from my youth up: but they have not prevailed against

me. Ver. 2.

They have privily laid their net to destroy me without a cause: yea, even without a cause

have they made a pit for my

soul. Psal. xxxv. 7.

They have laid a net for my feet, and pressed down my soul: they have digged a pit before me, and are fallen into the midst of it themselves. Psal. lvii. 7.

Great is our Lord, and great is his power: yea, and his wis dom is infinite. Psal. cxlvii. 5.

The Lord setteth up the meek: and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. Ver. 6.

Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand and upon the son of man whom thou madest so strong for thine own self. Psal. lxxx. 17.

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