(ggg) Antiphon. (hhh) Collect (for the day, &c.) The following Com memorations are read at Lauds also. Antiphon. Collect. For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his handmaiden. For, behold, from henceforth: all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him: throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy, hath holpen his servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever. Glory be, &c. Master, we have toiled all the night and have taken nothing; nevertheless, at Thy word I will let down the net. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Grant to us, Lord, we beseech Thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by Thy providence, that Thy Church may joyfully serve Thee in all godly quietness through the Lord. Amen. Holy Mary, succour the wretched, help the weak-hearted, comfort the mourners, pray for the people, interpose for the clergy, intercede for the devoted women; let all feel thy help, whoso celebrate thy holy commemoration. Pray for us, Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we Thy servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and, by the glorious intercession of the Ever-Virgin Mary, may be delivered from present sorrow, and so have the fruition of everlasting joy. Antiphon. Peter the Apostle, and Paul the teacher of the Gentiles, they have taught us Thy law, O Lo O Lord. Antiphon. Collect. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands. They shall remember Thy name from one generation to another. Let us pray. O God, who, when thy Apostle Peter walked on the waves, savedst him from drowning with Thy right hand, and thrice delivered his fellow Apostle Paul from shipwreck on the open sea, favourably hear us, and grant, that by the deserts of both of them, we may obtain everlasting glory. Give peace, in our time, O Lord, because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only Thou, O God. Peace be within Thy walls. And plenteousness within Thy palaces. O 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 both 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 Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. May the souls of the faithful, through God's mercy, rest in peace. Amen. VOL.III.-75. 7. COMPLINE SERVICE. Benediction. Short Lesson. 1 Pet. v. 8. The Lord's Prayer (privately.) (vide supra Prime Service.) Reader.-Sir, pray for a blessing. Minister.-The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and an end of toils. Amen. Brethren, be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; whom resist stedfast in the faith. But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us. Thanks be to God. Our help is in the name of the Lord. Who hath made heaven and earth. Minister.-I confess before God Almighty, before the blessed Mary, Ever-Virgin, the blessed Michael Archangel, the blessed John Baptist, the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, before all Saints, and you, my brethren, that I have sinned too much in thought, word, and deed. It is my fault, my fault, my grievous fault. Therefore I beseech the blessed Mary, Ever-Virgin, the blessed Michael Archangel, the blessed John Baptist, the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all Saints, and you, my brethren, to pray the Lord our God for me. People.-Almighty God, pity thee, absolve thee from thy sins, and bring thee safe to life everlasting. Amen. People.-I confess before God Almighty, before the blessed Mary, Ever-Virgin, the blessed Michael Archangel, the blessed John Baptist, the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, before all Saints, and thee, my Father, that I have sinned too much in thought, word and deed. It is my fault, my fault, my grievous fault. Therefore, I beseech the blessed Mary, Ever-Virgin, the blessed Michael Archangel, the blessed John Baptist, the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all Saints, and thee, my Father, to pray the Lord our God for me. Minister.-Almighty God pity you, absolve you from your sins, and bring you safe to everlasting life. Amen. The Almighty and merciful Lord grant to us pardon, absolution, and remission of all our sins. Amen. 4. Antiphon. Psalm 4. Psalm 31. Psalm 91. Turn thou us, O Lord our Saviour. O Lord, make haste to help me. As it was, &c. Have mercy upon me. Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer. O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honor: and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after leasing? Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to himself the man that is godly: when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me. Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still. Offer the sacrifice of righteousness: and put your trust in the Lord. There be many that say: who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up: the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put gladness in my heart: since the time that their corn, and wine, and oil increased. I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest: for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety. Glory be, &c. In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion; deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me: make haste to deliver me. And be thou my strong rock, and house of defence: that thou mayest save me. For thou art my strong rock, and my castle: be thou also my guide, and lead me for thy Name's sake. Draw me out of the net that they have laid privily for me; for thou art my strength. Into thy hands I commend my spirit: for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth. Glory be, &c. Whoso dwelleth under the defence of the Most High: shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say unto the Lord, Thou art my hope, and my strong hold: my God, in him will I trust. For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunter: and from the noisome pestilence. He shall defend thee under his wings, and thou shalt be safe under his feathers: his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Psalm 134. Antiphon. Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night: nor for the arrow that flieth by day; For the pestilence that walketh in darkness: nor for the sickness that destroyeth in the noon-day. A thousand shall fall beside thee, and ten thousand at thy right hand but it shall not come nigh thee. Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou behold: and see the reward of the ungodly. For thou, Lord, art my hope thou hast set thine house of defence very high. There shall no evil happen unto thee: neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee in their hands: that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet. Because he hath set his love upon thee, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him up, because he hath known my Name. He shall call upon me, and I will hear him: yea, I am with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and bring him to honour. With long life will I satisfy him: and shew him my salvation. Glory be, &c. Behold now, praise the Lord: all ye servants of the Lord; Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord: even in the courts of the house of our God. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary: and praise the Lord. The Lord, that made heaven and earth: give thee blessing out of Sion. Glory be, &c. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, and hearken unto my prayer. Hymn. [Te lucis ante terminum.] Now that the day-light dies away Ere we lie down and sleep, To own us and to keep. Let dreams depart and visions fly, The offspring of the night; Keep us, like shrines, beneath Thine eye, Pure in our foe's despite. |