ST. SIMON AND ST. JUDE.

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.

ALL SAINTS' DAY.

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 those who unfeignedly love thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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ASH-WEDNESDAY.

LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent; create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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GOOD FRIDAY.

LMIGHTY God, we beseech thee graciously to behold this thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the cross, who now liveth and reigneth with thee, world without end. Amen.

SERVICE FOR CHRISTMAS.

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COLLECT.

LMIGHTY God, who hast given us thine only begotten

Son to take our nature upon him, and, as at this time, to be born of a virgin, grant that we, being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit. And this we beg in the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we ascribe unto Thee all honor and glory, now and ever. Amen.

ANTHEM.

GLORY be to God in the highest, on earth peace, good-will toward men.

Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound; they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance;

Through the tender mercies of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us;

To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide our feet in the way of peace.

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who bringeth good tidings; who publisheth peace; who bringeth good tidings of good; who publisheth salvation; who saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth.

There is sprung up a light for the righteous, and joyful gladness for such as are true of heart.

Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

Sing unto the Lord, and praise his name; be telling of his salvation from day to day.

Let all those who seek him be joyful and glad in him, and let all such as love his salvation say always, The Lord be praised.

PROPER PSALMS.

My heart is inditing joyful words; I speak of the things concerning the King.

Thou art the fairest of the children of men; full of grace are thy lips; for God hath blessed thee for ever.

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou Mighty One, with thy glory and thy majesty.

And in thy majesty ride prosperously, for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Thy throne, O God, endureth for ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; wherefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

I will make thy name to be remembered to all generations; so that the people shall praise thee for ever and ever.

Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land;

Thou hast forgiven the offence of thy people, and covered all their sins.

Turn us then, O God our Saviour, and let thine anger cease from us.

Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us, that thy people may rejoice in thee?

Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation.

I will hear what God the Lord will speak; for he will speak peace to his people and his saints; only let them not return to their folly again.

For his salvation is nigh those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Truth shall flourish out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

Yea, the Lord shall show his loving-kindness; and our land shall yield her increase.

Righteousness shall go before him; and shall keep his path continually.

We will go into his tabernacle, we will worship before his footstool.

Arise, O Lord, into thy resting-place; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints sing for joy.

BENEDICTION VII.

SERVICE FOR CHRISTMAS EVE.

Ir is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father Almighty, everlasting God, because thou didst give Jesus Christ, thine only Son, to be born as at this time for us, who by the operation of thy Holy Spirit was made very man of the Virgin Mary his mother, and without spot of sin to make us clean from all sin. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we worship and magnify thy great and glorious name; evermore praising thee, and saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of the majesty of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high, most mighty, most merciful, through our Saviour and Redeemer.

Glory be to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men; for unto us is born a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. We praise thee, we bless thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks unto thee, for this greatest of thy mercies, O Lord God, Heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.

O Eternal God, Father Almighty, who in compassion to lost man didst send thy Son to become his Redeemer, have mercy upon us. Thou, who at sundry times and in divers manners didst speak in times past unto the fathers by the prophets, hast in these last days spoken unto us, by thy well beloved and only begotten, whom thou hast appointed heir of all things, by whom also thou didst make and wilt finally judge the world. In thine infinite wisdom, and perfect love towards us, thou hast wondrously appointed that the Word should be made flesh and dwell among us, that we might be. hold his glory full of grace and truth. We thank thee that the same blessed Jesus was born a helpless infant, subject to all our infirmities, was born in a manger, was born in poverty and want; that he did lay aside the glory which he had with thee before the world was, and, in the example of a great humility, did condescend to take the form of a servant, that we might from him learn to renounce all our pride, and become lowly and meek after him. Look down, we beseech thee, and vouchsafe to give us thy grace, that we may make him our pattern in all things, and become his obedient disciples. Have compassion on us, and perfect in us the work of our redemption. May he, who had his birth at Bethlehem, his baptism at the Jordan, his agony at Gethsemane, and his crucifixion at Calvary, be preached unto all nations, and be received into all hearts. May violence, oppression, cruelty, and all wrong, disappear at the bidding of this Prince of Peace. May those that are afar off be brought nigh by his precious blood, and the world be converted unto him; that at the name of Jesus every knee may bow, and every tongue confess that he is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

BENEDICTION VI.