Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, James i: 16-21. Gospel, John xvi: 5-15, FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (ROGATE). Introit. With the voice of singing declare ye, and tell this utter it even to the end of the earth. Hallelujah! The Lord hath redeemed His servant Jacob: Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Ps. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of His Name; make His praise glorious. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. O God, from Whom all good things do come; Grant to us Thy humble servants, that by Thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be right, and by Thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, James i: 22-27. Gospel, John xvi: 23-30. ASCENSION DAY. Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?: Hallelujah! This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Ps. O clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe Thy Only-Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended into the heavens; so may we also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with Him continually dwell, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. O King of Glory, Lord of Hosts, Who didst this Day ascend in triumph far above all heavens; We beseech Thee leave us not comfortless, but send to us the Spirit of Truth, promised of the Father; O Thou, who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Acts i: 1-11. Gospel, Mark xvi: 14-20. SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION (EXAUDI). Introit. Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: Hallelujah! when Thou saidst, seek ye My face; my heart said unto Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek: Hide not Thy face from me. Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Ps. The Lord is my Light, and my Salvation: whom shall I fear? Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. Almighty, Everlasting God, Make us to have always a devout will towards Thee, and to serve Thy Majesty with a pure heart; through Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 Peter iv: 7-11. Gospel, John xv: 26 xvi: 4. WHITSUNDAY. Introit. The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: Hallelujah! Let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Ps. Let God arise; let His enemies be scattered: let them also that hate Him flee before Him. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. O God, Who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of Thy Holy Spirit; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Acts ii: 1-13. Gospel, John xiv: 23-31. MONDAY IN WHITSUN-WEEK. The Introit is the same as for Whitsunday. Collect. O God, Who didst give Thy Holy Spirit to Thine Apostles; Grant unto Thy people the performance of their petitions, so that on us to whom Thou hast given faith, Thou mayest also bestow peace; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Acts x: 42-48. Gospel, John iii: 16-21. THE FESTIVAL OF THE TRINITY. Introit. Blessed be the Holy Trinity, and the undivided Unity: Let us give glory to Him because He hath shown His mercy to us. Ps. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth! Glory be to the Father, &c. ` Or, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts: of Him, and through Him, and to Him are all things. Ps. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. Almighty and Everlasting God, Who hast given unto us, Thy servants, grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the Eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity; We beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst keep us steadfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities, who livest and reignest, one God, world without end, Amen. Epistle, Romans xi: 33-36. Gospel, John iii: 1-15. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. O Lord, I have trusted in Thy mercy: my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. I will sing unto the Lord: because He hath dealt bountifully with me. Ps. How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord?: How long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me? Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. O God, the strength of all them that put their trust in Thee: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without Thee, grant us the help of Thy grace, that in keeping Thy commandments we may please Thee, both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 John iv: 16-21. Gospel, Luke xvi: 19-31. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. The Lord was my stay; He brought me forth also into a large place: He delivered me: because He delighted in me. Ps. I will love Thee, O Lord, my strength: The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. O Lord, Who never failest to help and govern those whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfast fear and love; Make us to have a perpetual fear and love of Thy Holy Name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, 1 John iii: 13-18. 16-24. Gospel, Luke xiv: THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Introit. Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate and afflicted. |