All kneeling, let the Reader begin. N the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. . O God, make speed to save us. R. O Lord, make haste to help us. Then all standing up, the Reader shall say, . Glory be to the Father, and to the Son; and to the Holy Ghost; R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. In Eastertide.-Alleluia. This hymn is said daily through the year, save from Maundy Thursday to Low Sunday, when all the hymns are omitted in the Offices. HYMN. Rerum Deus tenax vigor. O GOD, of all the Strength and Power, Brighten life's eventide with light And everlasting glory gain. Almighty Father, hear our cry, Through Jesus Christ our Lord most High, Then let the Reader say the Antiphon.* Antiphon.-Give me understanding according to Thy word. PSALM CXIX. 129 THY testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 When Thy word goeth forth it giveth light and understanding unto the simple. 131 I opened my mouth and drew in my breath: for my delight was in Thy commandments. 132 O look thou upon me, and be merciful unto as Thou usest to do unto those that love Thy Name. me, 133 Order my steps in Thy word and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me. Mirabilia. 134 O deliver me from the wrongful dealings of men and so shall I keep Thy commandments. 135 Shew the light of Thy countenance upon Thy servant and teach me Thy statutes. 136 Mine eyes gush out with water: because men keep not Thy law. 137 Righteous art Thou, O Lord and true is Thy judgment. com 138 The testimonies that Thou hast manded : are exceeding righteous and true. 139 My zeal hath even consumed me: because * Special Doxologies, Antiphons, Chapters and Responses, for particular seasons, will be found on page 41. 145 I CALL with my whole heart: hear me, O Lord, I will keep Thy statutes. 146 Yea, even unto Thee do I call: help me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies. 147 Early in the morning do I cry unto Thee: for in Thy word is my trust. 148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches: that I might be occupied in Thy words. 149 Hear my voice, O Lord, according unto Thy loving-kindness: quicken me, according as Thou art wont. 150 They draw nigh that of malice persecute me and are far from Thy law. 151 Be Thou nigh at hand, O Lord; for all Thy commandments are true. 152 As concerning Thy testimonies, I have known long since; that Thou hast grounded them for ever. 153 O consider mine adversity, and deliver me: for I do not forget Thy law. 154 Avenge Thou my cause, and deliver me: quicken me, according to Thy word. 155 Health is far from the ungodly; for they regard not Thy statutes. 156 Great is Thy mercy, O Lord quicken me, as Thou art wont. 157 Many there are that trouble me, and persecute me: yet do I not swerve from Thy testimonies. 158 It grieveth me when I see the transgressors: because they keep not Thy law. 159 Consider, O Lord, how I love Thy commandments: O quicken me, according to Thy loving kindness. 160 Thy word is true from everlasting; all the judgments of Thy righteousness endure for evermore. &c. Glory be to the Father, Principes persecuti sunt. 161 PRINCES have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of Thy word. 162 I am as glad of Thy word as one that findeth great spoils. 163 As for lies, I hate and abhor them: but Thy law do I love. 164 Seven times a day do I praise Thee: because of Thy righteous judg ments. 165 Great is the peace that they have who love Thy law and they are not offended at it. 166 Lord, I have looked for Thy saving health: and done after Thy commandments. 167 My soul hath kept Thy testimonies: and loved them exceedingly. 168 I have kept Thy commandments and testimonies: for all my ways are before me. 169 Let my complaint come before Thee, о Lord: give me understanding, according to Thy word. 170 Let my supplication come before Thee: deliver me, according to Thy word. 171 My lips shall speak of Thy praise: when Thou hast taught me Thy sta tutes. 172 Yea, my tongue shall sing of Thy word : for all Thy commandments are righteous. 173 Let Thine hand help me : for I have chosen Thy commandments. 174 I have longed for Thy saving health, O Lord: and in Thy law is my delight. 175 O let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee: and Thy judgments shall help me. 176 I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost: O seek Thy servant, for I do not forget Thy commandments. &c. Glory be to the Father, Repeat the Antiphon all together. THE LITTLE CHAPTER.-Eph. iv. 5, 6. One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; one God and Father of all, Who is above all, and through all, and in you all; Who is Blessed for evermore. R. Thanks be to God. . I call with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord. R. I call with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord. . I will keep Thy statutes. R. Hear me, O Lord. . Glory be to the Father, and to the Son; and to the Holy Ghost. R. I call with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord. . Cleanse Thou me from my secret faults. R. And keep Thy servant from presumptuous sins. Here follow the week day Prayers, as at Terce, see page 16. Then shall be said the Collect for the day, after which may be H added. EAR us, O Lord, and remember now the hour in which Thou didst commend Thy blessed Spirit into the hands of Thy heavenly Father, when with a torn body and a broken heart, Thou didst show forth Thy mercy by dying to deliver us from eternal death and so assist us by that Thy most precious death, that, dying unto the world, we may live unto Thee, and that at the hour of our departing from this mortal life we may be received into Thine everlasting kingdom, Amen. there to reign with Thee, world without end. |