person to Office in the Church of Christ, which he hath purchased with no less price than the effusion of his own blood, before we adinit you to the Office of a Bishop, we will examine you in certain Articles, to the end that the Congregation present may have a trial and bear witness, how you are minded to behave 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 Bishop presiding. Are you persuaded that the Holy Scriptures contain all doctrine required as necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are you determined out of the same Holy Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge; and to teach or maintain nothing, as necessary to eternal salvation, but that which you shall be persuaded may be concluded and

authority of God's Word, and by the order of this Church, is comi mitted to you?

Answer. I will do so, by the help of God.

Bishop. Will you be faithful in Ordaining, or laying hands upon others?

Answer. I will so be, by the help of God.

Bishop. Will you shew yourself gentle, and be merciful, for Christ's sake, to poor and needy people, and to all strangers destitute of help?

Answer. I will so shew myself, by God's help.

Bishop. Will you faithfully feed the flock of God, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly, not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind, neither as being lord over God's heritage, but being an ensample to the flock? Answer. I will do so, the Lord being my helper.

Then the Bishop presiding.
standing up, shall say:

Bishop. Will you then faithfully exercise yourself in the Holy Scriptures, and call upon God by prayer for the true understanding of the same; so that you may be able by them to teach and exhort with wholesome Doctrine, and to withstand and convince the gainsayers? Answer. I will so do, by the help of God.

Bishop. Are you ready, with all faithful diligence, to bish and drive away from the Church all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary to God's Word; and both privately and openly to call upon and encourage others to the same? Answer. Iain ready, the Lord being my helper.

Bishop. Will you deny all ungodliness and worldly lusts, and live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; that you may show yourself in all things an example of good works unto others, that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing to say against you? Answer I will so do, the Lord being my helper.

Bishop. Will you maintain and set forward, as much as shall lie in you. quietness, love, and peace among all men; and diligently exercise such discipline as, by the

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly good will to do all these things, Grant also unto you strength and power to perform the same; that, he accomplishing in you the good work which he hath begun, you may be found perfect and blameless at the latter day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then the Bishop elect, kneeling down, Veni, Creator Spiritus shall be said; the Bishop presid ing beginning. and all others that are present answering by verses, as followeth:

COME Holy Ghost, our souls in

spire,

And lighten with celestial fire.
Thou the anointing Spirit art.
Who dost thy sevenfold gifts im
part.

Thy blessed Unction from above,
Is comfort, life, and fire of love.
Enable with perpetual light
The dulness of our blinded sight.
Anoint and cheer our soiled face
With the abundance of thy grace.
Keep far our foes, give peace at

That, through the ages all along,
This may be our endless song:
Praise to thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

That ended, the Bishop presid
ing shall say:

Lora, hear our prayer. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee.

Let us pray.

LMIGHTY God, and most mer. ALMIGHTY an, or ciful Father, who, of thine infinite goodness, hast given thine only and dearly beloved 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 Teachers; 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 abroad 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 faithful servant, giving to thy family their portion in due season, he may at last be received into everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, with thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

Then the Bishop presiding, an such other Bishops as may be present, or, in their absence, three or more Presbyters with him, shall lay their hands upon the head of the elected Bishop, (kneeling before them.) and shall say:

AKE thou authority to execute

The Office and work of a Bishop in 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.

Then the Bishop presiding shall deliver him the Bible, saying:

IVE heed unto reading, exhor

Gtation, and doctrining k

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 never-fading crown of glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then shall follow the Commu
nion Service.

And for the last Collect, immedi-
ately before the benediction, shall
be said this Prayer:

Meech thee to send down upon

OST merciful Father, we be

this thy servant thy heavenly bless ing; and so endue him with thy Holy Spirit, that he, preaching thy Word, may not only be earnest to reprove, beseech, and rebuke, with all patience and doctrine; but also may be to such as believe a wholesome example in word, in conversation, in love, in faith, in chastity. and in purity; that, faithfully ful filling his course, at the latter day he may receive the crown of righte ousness, laid up by the Lord, the righteous Judge, who liveth and reigneth, one God with the Father and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.

Tall understanding, keep your THE peace of God, which passeth

hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain. with you always. Amen.

DEARLY EARLY beloved in the Lord, we have assembled for the purpose of installing the Rev. A. B. as Rector [or Minister of this Church and congregation, and are possessed of your vote that he has been so elected. But if any of you can shew just cause why he may not be installed; we proceed no further, because we would not that an unworthy person should minister among you.

If no objection be offered, the
Bishop, or Presbyter officiating,
shall say:

The Lord be with you.
Answer. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

IRECT Lord, in all our

2. Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. Verse 2.

3. O praise the Lord, for the Lord is gracious; O sing praises unto his Name, for it is lovely. Verse 3,

4. The Lord is gracious and merci ful: long-suffering, and of great goodness. Psalm exlv., verse 8. is loving unto

ous favour, and further us with thy continual help, that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who hath taught us to pray unto thee, O Almighty Father, in his prevailing Name and words.

UR Father, which art in henven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lend us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Then shall the Officiating Minister present the Pastor elect with the Holy Scriptures and the Books of Worship and Government of this Church, saying:

ECEIVE these Books; and let

duct in dispensing the Divine Word, in leading the Devotions of the people, and in exercising the Discipline of this Church; and be

Or, Incumbent.

works. Verse 9.

6. All thy works praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints give thanks unto thee. Verse 10.

7. The Lord doth build up Jerusalem, and gather together the outcasts of Israel. Psalm cxlvii., verse 2.

8. He healeth those that are broken in heart, and giveth n.ed cine to heal their sickness. Verse 3.

9. The Lord's delight is in then that fear him, and put their trust in his mercy. Verse 11.

10. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Síon. Verse 12.

11. For he hath made fast the bars of thy gates, and hath blessed thy children within thee. Verse 13.

12. He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the flour of wheat, Verse 14.

13. He is our God, even the God of whom cometh salvation: God is the Lord, by whom we escape death. Psalm lviii., verse 20.

14. O God, wonderful art thou in thy holy places: even the God of Israel, he will give strength and unto

God. Verse 35.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning. is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Minister. The Law was given by Moses.

People.. But grace and truth came by Jesus Christ: Minister and People. Who is God over all, blessed for evermore. Amen.

Let us pray. OST gracious God, the giver of all good and perfect gifts: give thy grace, we beseech thee, to thy servant, to whom the charge of this congregation is now cominitted; and so replenish him with the truth of thy doctrine, and endue him with innocency of life, that he may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great Name, and the benefit of thy holy Church: through Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Redeemer. Amen.

HOLY Jesus, who hast pur chased to thyself an universal Church, and hast promised to be with that Church to the end of the world; Be graciously pleased to bless the ministry and service of him who is now appointed to offer the sacrifice of prayer and praise to thee in this house, which is called by thy Name. May the words. of his mouth, and the meditation of his heart, be always acceptable. in thy sight, O Lord, our strength and our Redeemer. Amen.

GOD, Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the Faithful, visit, we pray thee, this Congregation with thy love and favour; enlighten their minds more and more with the

ALMIGHTY God, who hast

built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ being the chief Corner Stone; grant that, by the operation of the Holy Ghost, all Christians may be so joined together in unity of spirit, and in the bond of peace, that they may be an holy temple, acceptable unto thee. And especially to this congregation present give the abundance of thy grace; that with one heart they inay desire the prosperity of thy holy Church universal, and with one mouth may profess the faith grant that the course of this world once delivered to the saints. And may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; that so they may walk in the ways of truth and peace, and at last be numbered with thy saints in glory everlasting; through thy merits, O blessed Jesus, thou gracious Bishop and Shepherd of our souls, who art with the Father and the Holy Ghost one God, world without end. Amen.

Then shall be said the following prayers, all kneeling:

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ETERNAL God, mighty in power, and of majesty incomprehensible, whom the heavens cannot contain, much less the walls of temples made with hands; and who yet has been graciously pleas ed, in thy Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, to promise thy special preHence, wherever two or three of thy faithful servants shall assemble in thy Name, to offer up their praises

and supplications unto thee; vouchsafe, O Lord, to be present with us, who are here gathered together, to

consecrate this place to the honour of thy great naine; separating it henceforth from all unhallowed, ordinary, and common uses; and dedicating it to thy service,] for reading thy holy Word, for the preaching of the everlasting Gospel, for the administration of holy Ordinances, and for the offering of prayer and praise: accept, O Lord, this service at our hands, and bless it with such success as may tend most to thy glory, and the further ance of our happiness, both temporal and spiritual; through Jesus Christ our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen.

D EGARD, O Lord, the suppli

grant that whosoever is here dedicated to thee in Baptism, may, through thy grace, become a living member of Christ's Church, and ever remain in the number of thy faithful children. Amen.

GR

RANT, O Lord, that all who in this place shall confirm the Baptismal covenant, may be enabled, through thy grace, to avoid all those things that are contrary to their profession, and to do all such things, as are agreeable to the same. Amen.

YRANT, O Lord, that whosoever

GRA

shall here commemorate the death of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Supper, may come to that Ordinance with faith, charity, and

thereof may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and may have power and strength to fulfil the saine. Amen.

GRANT, O Lord, that whosoever shall be joined together in this place in the holy estate of Matrinony, may faithfully perform and keep the covenant between them made, and may reinain in perfect love together unto their lives' end. Amen.]

GRd Lord, that whosoever shall

RANT, we beseech

draw near to thee in this place, to give thanks for the benefits which they have received at thy hands, to set forth thy most worthy praise, to confess their sins unto thee, and to ask such things as are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as the soul, may do it with such steadiness of faith, and with such seriousness, affection, and devotion of mind, that thou mayest accept their bounden duty and service, and vouchsafe to give whatever in thy infinite wisdom thou shalt see to be most expedient for them: All which we beg for Jesus Christ's sake, our most blessed Lord and

Saviour. Amen.

Then shall be read the Morning Prayer, omitting the Litany. PROPER PSALMS: xxiv., and exxxii. PROPER LESSONS.

First. 1 Kings viii. 22-63. Second. 1 Cor. iii., or Heb. ix. 1-15. After the Sermon, shall be used the following collects, or suitable extemporaneous prayer: DLESSED be thy Name, O Lord,

it hath pleased thee to

put it into the hearts of thy servants [to appropriate and devota this house to thy honour and worship; and grant that all who shall enjoy the benefit of this pious work may shew forth their thankfulness, by making a right use of it, to the glory of thy blessed Name: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

GR

YRANT, O Lord, that by thy CT holy Wond, which shall be read and preached in this place, and by thy Holy Spirit grafting it inwardly in the heart, the hearers

Or. To open this house for thy

service.

the Faithful, visit, we pray thee, this Congregation with thy love and favour; enlighten their minds more and more with the light of the everlasting Gospel;

This prayer is to be omitted when the Building is not Licensed for Marriages.

+ Or, To open this house for thy worship: