Our FATHER, &c.

V. Cast me not away in the time of age. R. Forsake me not when my strength faileth me. . Hide not Thy face from me. Ry. Lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. . Quicken me, O LORD, for Thy Name's sake. R. And for Thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. Y. LORD, hear, &c. Ry. And let, &c. . Let us pray.

4. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who for our sakes didst tread the paths of death; make known to us the way of life, that as Thou wast reckoned with the transgressors in Thy death, and with the rich in Thy burial, so we, who are dead in trespasses and sins, may be raised up by Thee to the land of true riches. Who.

In the Name, &c.

The LORD Almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.

The Chapter. 1 S. Pet. v. 8. Brethren, be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour, whom resist, steadfast in the faith.

. But Thou, O LORD, have mercy upon us. R. Thanks be to GOD. . Our help standeth in the Name of the LORD. R. Who hath

made heaven and earth. Our FATHER, &c.

I confess to GOD the FATHER Almighty, to His Only-Begotten SON JESUS CHRIST our LORD, and to GOD the HOLY GHOST, and before the whole company of heaven, that I have sinned exceedingly, in thought, word, and deed, through my fault, through my own fault, through my own most grievous fault, [especially. . . .]

Wherefore I beseech GOD the FATHER Almighty, His Only-Begotten SON JESUS CHRIST our LORD, and GOD the HOLY GHOST, to pity me, and to have mercy upon me.

The Almighty and merciful GOD grant to us pardon, absolution, and remission of all our sins.

. Turn Thou us, O GOD our SAVIOUR. R. And let Thine anger cease from us. V. O GOD, make Ry. O LORD, speed to save us. make haste to help us.

Ant. I will lay me down in peace. Ps. 4. Hear me when I call, &c. 31 (to ver. 6.) In Thee, O LORD, have I put, &c.

91. Whoso dwelleth under, &c. 134. Behold now, praise the LORD, &c.

Ant. I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest; for it is Thou, LORD, only that makest me dwell in safety.

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The day is past and over:

All thanks, O LORD, to Thee! I pray Thee that offenceless

The hours of dark may be. O JESU! keep me in Thy sight,

. Blessed art Thou, O LORD GOD of our fathers. R. And greatly to be praised and glorified for ever. V. Let us bless the FATHER, and the SON, and the HOLY GHOST. R.

The joys of day are over:

I lift my heart to Thee;

And call on Thee that sinless

The hours of sin may be.

O JESU! keep me in Thy sight,

ever. V. Blessed be Thou, O LORD, in the firmament of heaven. R. And greatly to be praised and glorified, and highly exalted for ever.

The toils of day are over:

I raise the hymn to Thee;

And ask that free from peril

The hours of fear may be.

O JESU! keep me in Thy sight,

Ry.

LORD bless and protect us.
Amen. V. Vouchsafe, O LORD.
R. To keep us this night without
sin. . O LORD, have mercy upon

night!

. But Thou, O LORD, have mercy upon us. Ry. Thanks be to GOD. . Into Thy hands, O LORD, I commend my spirit. R. For Thou hast redeemed me, O LORD, Thou GOD of truth. . Keep us, O LORD, as the apple of an eye. R. Hide us under the shadow of Thy wings.

Ant. Save us, O LORD. Nunc dimittis. LORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant, &c.

Ant. Save us, O LORD, watching, guard us sleeping, that we may watch with CHRIST, and rest in peace.

LORD, have mercy upon us, &c.
Our FATHER, &c. I believe, &c.

O LORD, let Thy mercy lighten upon us. R. As our trust is in Thee. V. LORD, hear our prayer. Ry. And let our cry come unto Thee. V. Let us pray.

5. Visit, we beseech Thee, O LORD, this habitation, and drive far from it all the snares of the enemy. Let Thy holy angels abide in it to preserve us in peace, and let Thy blessing be ever upon us, through JESUS CHRIST our LORD.

[Here may be added, 45, 52-55, 64, 92, 93, 102-104. See pages 23-25, 28-30.]

the FATHER, the SON, and the HOLY The Almighty and merciful God, GHOST, bless and preserve us, now and for evermore. Amen.

Have I tried in everything to do GOD's will? Have I truly loved Him?

asked every night as to the BE

SETTING SIN.

How often have I committed it to-day? Is this more or less than before?

How often have I overcome when tempted?

How often have I resisted before being overcome? with what resolution ?

QUESTIONS BEARING DIRECTLY ON THE CLERICAL LIFE.

Have I omitted saying my daily office? Matins? Evensong?

Have I been inattentive, hurried, or wandering in public or private prayer?

Have I made due preparation before celebrating Holy Communion, and offered thanksgiving afterwards?

bour?

Have I knowingly done what GOD would not have me do? Have I been idle, doing slightly, or leaving undone, the work which GOD has given me to do?

Have I wasted time in light or frivolous reading, conversation, or employment?

Have I been thoroughly patient, contented, and trustful? not been self-satisfied?

Have I been temperate and pure in all things?

Have I been quite honest and sincere in all that I have said and done? Have I made the life of JESUS my pattern in all things?

Holy Communion on any Sunday or greater Festival? When positively prevented, have I made an Act of Spiritual Communion?

Have I shown any want of care or reverence, external or internal, in the ministry of Public Worship?

Have I been careful to recite the Service, and read the Lessons, in a clear and intelligible manner?

Have I taken due care that the church and all things belonging to it are kept in such order as becomes

the House of GOD?

Have I joined in the public worship of Schismatics, or co-operated in the working of religious societies directed by them?

Have I been diligent in study, especially of Holy Scripture, remembering that without it I cannot perform my primary duty to my flock? Have I been diligent in the instruction of my flock, and in the preparation of my sermons?

Have I striven to make my sermons clear and simple, remembering that I have to preach the Gospel to the poor?

Have I ever compromised the truth-kept back important doctrines of the Church-or paltered with my plain duty for fear of giving offence?

Have I ever put forward my own private opinions as being of equal authority with the teaching of the Church?

Have I ever insisted on matters of trifling importance, to the scandal of the weaker brethren

Have I endeavoured to give frequent opportunities of Public Worship to my flock, and striven to

make it attractive to them?

Have I, through fear of men, acquiesced in the appropriation of my church by the more wealthy parishioners, to the exclusion of the poor?

Have I shown obedience to my ecclesiastical superiors in all things lawful?

Have I ever disobeyed the law itself in obedience to the unlawful command of a superior?

Have I been diligent in the supervision of schools and charities? Have I been prompt in attending to sick calls?

Have I ever refused to attend the sick through fear of infection to myself or household?

Have I shown diligence and care in the bestowal of alms, so as not to neglect the destitute, nor indolently to encourage mendicancy?

Have I ever repelled, put off, or received coldly those who sought me for ghostly counsel or advice?

Have I ever disclosed or hinted at what was told me in Confession?

Have I allowed personal feeling

or pique to influence my parochial visitation and intercourse?

Have I allowed my personal convenience to interfere with my parochial duties?

Have I been ready to warn sinners in private, and to abstain from all personalities in the pulpit or other public places?

Have I been sedulous to magnify my office without magnifying myself?

Have I been courteous and considerate to all, especially to the poor and to servants?

Have I been ready to rise early so as to give the beginning of the day to prayer? Have I been punctual at Divine Service?

Have I been fervent in intercessory prayer?

Have I shown fitting reverence in speaking of holy persons, places, and things?

Have I abstained from habits and amusements inconsistent with my calling, and tending to weaken my influence?

Have I refrained from non-residence, or from frequent and unnecessary absences from my parish?

Have I been careful to provide for the due celebration of Divine Service, &c., during my absence?

Have I always dressed and comported myself as a Clergyman, and refrained from adopting lay attire when from home?

Have I been careful to devote a large portion of my income to pious and charitable purposes?

Have I checked all secular display and luxury in my household ?

Have I incurred unnecessary expenses, allowed myself to run in debt, or delayed payment of what I owed?

Have I incurred expenses, which I could not at the time meet, for church building, for schools, charitable purposes, or for the adjuncts of Public Worship?

Have I steadily put a stop to gossip, and especially religious gossip, when carried on in my presence?

Have I endeavoured to act as a peacemaker, and resolutely refused to be drawn into quarrels myself?

Have I avoided taking information touching my parishioners at second-hand, or delegating authority to unfit persons?

Have I been circumspect in my dealings with my flock, especially with the female portion of it?

Have I avoided undue interference with others, especially the private affairs of families?

Have I been strictly temperate in my diet, and regular in observing the fasts of the Church?

Have I been careful to inquire into the antecedents of persons seeking to be married, so as not to join those together who are within the forbidden degrees, or have been divorced?

Have I abstained from ascribing bad motives, especially to my theological opponents?

Have I been eager for popularity, or set myself to obtain promo

tion ?

Have I bought a living, or allowed one to be bought for me? If so, what amends have I made?

Have I ever taken a fee either for administering Holy Baptism, or for registering it? Have I connived at this offence in others?

Have I ever quitted a parish where I was of use, merely for the sake of increased income?

Have I been fickle in moving from place to place? In altering my plans of parochial work?

Have I ever accepted incompatible duties ?

As Incumbent. Have I taken my fair share of work-treated my Assistant Curates with due courtesy

avoided slighting or rebuking them in the presence of others-given them a fair stipend-upheld them in disputes arising out of the conscientious discharge of their office?

As Assistant Curate. Have I remembered that I am only the deputy of the Incumbent, and am bound either to obey his directions, or to leave his parish? Have I censured his conduct, or complained of him to the parishioners-contradicted his teaching in the pulpittried to make a party for myself in the parish-held aloof from forwarding his plans?

Prayer after Self-Examination.

7. O LORD, Thou knowest all my sins, and my faults are not hid from and faith, that with a holy disposiThee. Give me ever true penitence tion of mind, I may make my confession and obtain pardon of Thee, the just and merciful GOD, through the atoning blood of Thy dear SON,

JESUS CHRIST. Amen.

Act of Contrition.

8. O Eternal FATHER, Just and Righteous Judge, Who art of purer eyes than to behold iniquity; in deep contrition I offer unto Thee with fullest confidence the precious Blood of Thy dear SON as the perfect atonement for all my numberless offences. I beseech Thee that Thou wouldst apply It both now and ever to my heart, that It may give me deep contrition, may purify me yet more and more from my iniquities, and cleanse me from all my sins, through the same Thy SON JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen.