That thou may'st be our Comforter The Spirit of Father, and of Son, hands severally upon the head of every one that receiveth the order of Priest hood; the Receivers humbly kneeling, and the Bishop saying, RECEIVE the Holy Ghost for the of fice and work of a Priest in the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the imposition of our hands whose sins thou dost forgive, they are for given; and whose sins thou dost retain, they are retained: And be thou a faithful Dispenser of the word of God, and of his holy Sacraments: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Or this: Toice of a priest in the Church of AKE thou Authority to execute the God now committed to thee by the imposition of our hands; and be thou a faith of his holy Sacraments: In the name of ful Dispenser of the word of God, and the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. ALMIGHTY God and heavenly Fa-" ther, who, of thine infinite love and goodness towards us, hast given to us thy only and most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer, and the Au Then the Bishop shall deliver to every one of them kneeling, the Bible inte his hand, saying, AK thou Authority to preach the word of God, and to minister the thor of everlasting life; who after he had holy Sacraments in the Congregation made perfect our redemption by his death, where thou shalt be lawfully appointed and was ascended into heaven, sent thereunto. When this is done, the Bishop shall go on in the Service of the Communion, which all they who receive Orders shal. take together, and remain in the same place where hands were laid upon them until such time as they have received the Communion. The Communion being done, after the last Collect, and immediately before the Benediction, shall be said this Collect [OST merciful Father, we beseech abroad into the world his Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Doctors, and Pastors by whose labour and Ministry he gathered together a great Flock in all the parts of the world, to set forth the eternal praise of thy holy name: For these 10 great benefits of thy eternal goodness, and for that thou hast vouchsafed to call these thy servants here present to the same Office and Ministry appointed for the salvation of mankind, we render unto thee most hearty thanks, we praise M thee to send upon these thy ser and worship thee; and we humbly vants, thy heavenly blessing; that they beseech thee by the same thy blessed may be clothed with righteousness, and Son, to grant unto all, which either that thy word spoken by their mouths here or elsewhere call upon thy holy may have such success, that it may ne name, that we may continue to show ver be spoken in vain. Grant also, tha: ourselves thankfu? unto thee for these we may have grace to hear and receive and all thy other benefits; and that we what they shall deliver out of thy most may daily increase and go forwards in holy word, or agreeably to the same, as the knowledge and faith of thee and thy the means of our salvation; that in al Son, by the Holy Spirit: So that as well our words and deeds we may seek thy by these thy Ministers, as by them over glory, and the increase of thy kingdom, whom they shall be appointed thy Min- through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen isters, thy holy name may be glorified, and thy blessed kine for ever THE peace of God, which passeth a larged, through the same thy Son Jesus and minds in the knowledge and love o understanding, keep your hearts Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our with thee in the unity of the same Holy Lord: And the blessing of God Almigh Spirit, world without end. Amen. ty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy When this prayer is done, the Bishop Ghost, be amongst you and remain with with the Priests present, shall lay their you always. Amen. And if, on the same day, the Order of Deacons be given to some, and the Or der of Priesthood to others; the Deasons shall be first presented, and then the Priests; and it skall suffice, that the Litany be once said for both. The Col lects shall both be used; first, that for Deacons, then that for Priests. The Epistle shall be Ephesians, iv. 7 to 13, as before in this office. Immediately after which, they that are to be made Deacons, shall be examined, and ordained, as is above prescribed. Then one of them having read the Gospel, which shall be either out of Saint Matthew, ix. 36, as before in this office: or else Saint Luke, xii. 35 to 38, as before in the form for the Ordering of Deacons, they that are to be made Priests, shall likewise be examined, and ordained, as is in this office before appointed. THE FORM OF Ordaining or Consecrating a Bishop. When all things are duly prepared in the Church, and set in order, after Morn ing Prayer is ended, the Presiding Bishop, or some other Bishop appointed by the Bishops present, shall begin the Communic Service, in which this shall be TH The Collect. of mind, and with many tears and temp LMIGHTY God, who by thy Son Je-tations, which befel me by the lying in Α sus Christ didst give to thy holy wait of the Jews: And how I kept back Apostles many excellent gifts, and didst nothing that was profitable unto you, but charge them to feed thy flock; give have showed you, and have taught you grace, we beseech thee, to all Bishops, publicly, and from house to house, testithe Pastors of thy Church, that they may fying both to the Jews, and also to the diligently preach thy word, and duly ad- Greeks, repentance toward God, and minister the godly discipline thereof; faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. And and grant to the People, that they may now, behold, I go bound in the Spirit unobediently follow the same; that all may to Jerusalem, not knowing the things. receive the crown of everlasting glory, that shall befall me there; save that the through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, sayAnd another Bishop shall read ing, That bonds and affictions abide me. The Epistle. 1 Tim. iii. But none of these things move me, neiHIS is a true saying, If a man desire ther count I my life dear unto myself, so the office of a Bishop, he desireth a that I might finish my course with joy, good work. A Bishop then must be and the ministry which I have received blameless, the husband of one wife, vigi- of the Lord Jesus; to testify the Gospel lant, sober, of good behaviour, given to of the grace of God. And now, behold, hospitality, apt to teach, not given to I know that ye all, among whom I have wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lu-gone preaching the kingdom of God, Wherefore cre, but patient, not a brawler, not co-shall see my face no more. vetous; one that ruleth well his own I take you to record this day, that I am house, having his children in subjection pure from the blood of all men: For I with all gravity; for if a man know not have not shunned to declare unto you all how to rule his own house, how shall he the counsel of God. Take heed, theretake care of the Church of God? not a fore, unto yourselves, and to all the flock, novice, lest being lifted up with pride he over the which the Holy Ghost hath made fall into the condemnation of the devil. you overseers, to feed the Church of Moreover he must have a good report of God, which he hath purchased with his them which are without; lest he fall into own blood. For I know this, that after reproach, and the snare of the devil. T Or this: For the Epistle. my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock, Also of your own selves shall men arise ROM Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus, speaking perverse things, to draw away Fand called the Elders of the Church, disciples after them. Therefore watch, And when they were come to him, he and remember, that by the space of three said unto them, Ye know from the first years, I ceased not to warn every one, day that I came into Asia, after what night and day, with tears. And now, manner I have been with you at all sea brethren, I commend you to God, and ta sons, serving the Lord with all humility the word of his grace, which is able to organ Tek¶ Or this: COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God, Proceeding from above, In grief and all distress; 1 That ended, the Presiding Bishop shall say, Lord, hear our prayer; Ans. And let our cry come unto thee. Presiding Bishop. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY God and most merciful Father, who of thine infinite goodness hast given thine only and dearly be loved Son Jesus 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 aboard 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 [may faithful servant, giving to thy family their portion in due season, he may at last be received into everlasting joy, through Je sus Christ our Lord, who, with thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen. The fire so bright, the love so sweet, By them Christ's Church doth stand: Thou givest speech with grace; Holy Ghost, into our minds Put back our enemies far from us, Peace in our hearts with God and man, Dissolve, O Lord, the bands, The Father of all might, May gain the blissful sight; Then the Presiding Bishop and Bishops present, shall lay their Hands upon the Head of the elected Bishop kneeling before them, the Presiding Bishop saying, Roffice and work of a Bishop in the ECEIVE the Holy Ghost, for 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 given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and love, and soberness. Then the Presiding Bishop shall deliver him the Bible, saying, reading, exhortation and doctrine; think upon the things contained in this book; be diligent in them, that the increase coming thereby may be manifest unto all men: for by so. doing thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee. Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd, not a wolf; feed them, devour them not: Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring again the outcasts, seek the lost. Be so merciful, that you be not too remiss; so minister discipline, that you forget not mercy; that when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you may receive the neverfading crown of glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. serve thee in this office, to the glory of things an example of good works unto thy name, and the edifying and well-go- others, that the adversary may be asham verning of thy Church, through the meed, having nothing to say against you? rits of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who Answer. I will so do, the Lord being liveth and reigneth with thee and the my helper. Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. The Presiding Bishop. "Then the Presiding Bishop, sitting in WILL you maintain and set forward, his Chair, shall say to him that is to be consecrated, as much as shall lie in you, quietness, love, and peace among all men; BROTHER, forasmuch as the holy and diligently exercise such discipline, as Scripture and the ancient canons by the authority of God's word, and by command that we should not be has-[the order of this Church, is committed ty in laying on hands, and admitting any to you? person to government in the Church of Answer. I will so do, by the help of Christ, which he hath purchased with no God. less price than the effusion of his own The Presiding Bishop. sending, or laying hands upon blood; before we admit you to this ad- WILL you be faithful in ordaining, ministration, we will examine you in certain articles, to the end that the con- others? gregation present may have a trial, and Dear witness, how you are minded to wehave yourself in the Church of God. ARE you persuaded, that you are truly called to this ministration, according to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the order of this Church? Answer. I am so persuaded. The Presiding Bishop. Answer. I will so be, by the help of God. The Presiding Bishop. We Nociful for Christ's sake to ILL you show yourself gentle, and poor and needy people, and to all strapgers destitute of help? Answer. I will so show myself, by God's help? ARE you persuaded, that the holy Then the Presiding Bishop, standing Scriptures contain all doctrine re quired as necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are up, shall say, ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Fa ther, who hath given you a good you determined, out of the same holy will to do all these things, grant also unScriptures, to instruct the people commit- to you strength and power to perform the ted to your charge, and to teach or main-same; that he accomplishing in you the tain nothing, as necessary to eternal sal-good work which he hath begun, you vation, but that which you shall be per ble at the latter day, through Jesus Christ may be found perfect and irreprehensisuaded, may be concluded and proved by the same? Answer. I am so persuaded, and determined, by God's grace. W! The Presiding Bishop. ILL you then faithfully exercise yourself in the holy Scriptures, and call upon God by prayer, for the truc understanding of the same; so that you may be able by them to teach and ex hort with wholesome doctrine, and 40 withstand and convince the gainsayers? Answer. I will so do, by the help of God. The Presiding Bishop. our Lord. Amen. T Then shall the Bishop elect put on the rest of the Episcopal Habit; and, kneeling down, Vení, Creator Spiritus, shall be sung or said over him, the Presiding Bishop beginning, and the Bishops, with others that are present, answering by verses, as followeth: CME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire And lighten with celestial fire: Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart: Thy blessed Unction from above, ARE you ready, with all faithful dili- Is comfort, life, and fire of love: gence, to banish and drive away Enable with perpetual light from the Church all erroneous and The dulness of our blinded sight: 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. Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of thy grace: Keep far our foes, give peace at home, Where thou art Guide, no ill can come Teach us to know the Father, Son, The Presiding Bishop. And Thee, of both, to be but one: TILL you deny all ungodliness and That through the ages all along, W worldly lusts, and live soberly, This may be our endless song; righteously, and godly in this present Praise to thy eternal merit, world; that you may show yourself in all Futher, Son, and Holy Serit. ed, sitting in his Chair near the holy Table; the Bishops who present him, saying, build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel: yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered REVEREND Father in God, we pre sent unto you this godly and wellunto my necessities, and to them that learned Man to be ordained and conse were with me. I have showed you all crated Bishop. things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak; and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Then another Bishop shall read The Gospel. St. John, xxi. 15. ESUS saith to Simon Peter, Simon T Then shall the Presiding Bishop de mand Testimonials of the Person pre sented for Consecration, and shall cause them to be read. He shall then require of him the fol lowing Promise of Conformity to the Doctrine, Discipline, and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church. N the name of God, Amen. I N. chosen Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in N. do promise conformity and obedience to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, So help me God, through Jesus Christ. than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith unto him again the second time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Loves thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest apel of St. Luke, That our Saviour RETHREN, it is written in the Gosthings: thou knowest that I love thee. Christ continued the whole night in prayJesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. er, before he chose and sent forth his Or this: St. John, xx. 19. HE same day at evening, being the twelve Apostles. It is written also, That T first day of the week, when the done the holy Apostles prayed, before they Then the Presiding Bishop shall move the Congregation present to pray, say ing thus to them: ordained Matthias to be of the number were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Je-of the twelve. Let us, therefore, follow sus and stood in the midst, and saith un-ing the example of our Saviour Christ to them, Peace be unto you: And when and his Apostles, offer up our prayers to he bad so said, he showed unto them his Almighty God, before we admit and send hands and his side. Then were the dis-forth this Person presented unto us, to ciples glad, when they saw the Lord. the work whereunto we trust the Holy Then saith Jesus to them again, Peace Ghost hath called him. be unto you: As my Father uath sent me, even so send I you.. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are renitted unto them; and whose socver sins, ye retain, they are retained. TOr this: St. Matt. xxviii. 18. And then shall be said the Litany; save only, that after this place, That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops, &c. the proper Sufferage shall be, THAT it may please thee to bless this our brother elected, and to send thy grace upon him, that he may duly execute the office whereunto he is called, to JESUS came and spake unto them, the edifying of thy Church, and to the saying, All power is given unto me honour, praise, and glory of thy name. Answer. We beseech thee to hear us, in heaven and in earth. Go ye there fore and teach all nations, baptising them good Lord. In the name of the Father, and of the Then shall be said this prayer folBon, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I lowing. ALMIGHTY God, giver of all good nave commanded you: and lc, I am things, who by thy Holy Spirit hast with you alway, even unto the end of appointed divers orders of Ministers in the world. thy Church; mercifully behold this thy After the Gospel and the Sermon are servant now called to the work and miended, the elected Bishop, vested with nistry of a Bishop; and so replenish him his Rochet, shall be Presented by two with the truth of thy doctrine, and adorn Bishops of this Church unto the presi-him with innocency of life, that both by ding Bishop, or to the Bishop appoint-word and deed be may faithfully serve |