we hope to be made partakers of the heavenly kingdom thou hast prepared for us. O holy Jesus, splendor of the Father, brightness of eternal light, and King of glory, we are thy disciples and followers for ever, and will constantly endeavor, through thy help, faithfully to live and walk according to thy law. Pardon, then, our sins, we humbly beseech thee, and save our souls to dwell with thee in life everlasting. Amen. Then the Minister shall say the following Prayer to the Holy Ghost: PRAYER TO THE HOLY GHOST. GLORIOUS Holy Ghost, the Lord of life, and giver of every perfect gift, who proceedest from the true and living God, through the Father and by the Son to us; and with the Father and the Son art worshipped and glorified. O Holy Spirit, replenish us with thy grace, and endue us plenteously with thy heavenly gifts. Grant, we beseech thee, that we may receive from thy inspiration, wisdom, understanding and counsel, fortitude, knowledge and piety; so that through them we may obtain their blessed fruits of charity, joy and peace, patience and goodness, fidelity and love, and such other Christian virtues as are necessary to salvation. Look upon us with an eye of mercy, comfort us with a sense of thy goodness, and enable us so to live, that, when this painful life is ended, we may dwell with thy Holy Spirit in life everlasting. Amen. ¶ After which shall be said or sung the following Psalm : Cantate Domino. Ps. xcviii. SING unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things. Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands; sing, rejoice, and give thanks. Praise the Lord with thanksgiving. O show yourselves joyful before the Lord, the King. With righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. ¶ Or this: Bonum est confiteri. Ps. xcii. IT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most Highest ; To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning, and of thy truth in the night season; For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy works; and I will rejoice in giving praise for the operations of thy hands. TA lesson of the New Testament, as it is appointed, may here be read. ¶ Then shall be said or sung this Psalm : Deus misereatur. Ps. lxvii. GOD be merciful unto us and bless us, and show us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. O let the nations rejoice and be glad; for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God; yea, let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase; and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. God shall bless us; and all the ends of the world shall fear him. ¶ Or this: Benedic Anima mea. Ps. ciii. PRAISE the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits; Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities; Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and loving-kindness. O praise the Lord, ye Angels of his, ye that excel in strength; ye that fulfil his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his word. O praise the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye servants of his that do his pleasure. O speak good of the Lord, all ye works of his, in all places of his dominion. Praise thou the Lord, O my soul. ¶ Then shall be said the Christian's Creed by the Minister and People, standing: I BELIEVE in one God, Eternal and Almighty, the Creator and God of all. I believe in a Holy Father in heaven, a blessed Redeemer of the world, a glorious Holy Ghost, in Jesus Christ our Lord. I believe in the Holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the dead; and the life everlasting. Amen. ¶ And after that, these prayers following, all devoutly kneeling; the Minister first pronouncing: The Lord be with you; Ans. And with thy spirit. T Min. Let us pray. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us; Min. O God, make clean our hearts within us; TA Collect for Peace. GOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace, which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. TA Collect for Aid against Perils. LORD, our heavenly Father, by whose almighty power we have been preserved this day; by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night, for the love of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. ¶ A Prayer for the President of the United States, and all in Civil Authority. LORD, our heavenly Father, the high and mighty Ruler of the world, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth ; most heartily we beseech thee, with thy favor to behold and bless thy servant, the President of the United States, and all others in authority; and so replenish them with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that they may always incline to thy will, and walk in thy way. Endue them plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant them in health and prosperity long to live; and finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. TA Prayer for the Clergy and People. FATHER in heaven, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift, send down upon our Bishops and other Clergy, and upon the Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful spirit of thy grace; and, that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing: Grant this, O Lord, for the honor of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen. TA Prayer for all Conditions of Men. GOD, the Maker and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts |