One-Year Propers — 2026–2027
Introit, Collect, Gradual & Readings for all Sundays & feast days · One-Year (Historic) Series
Advent
UNTO Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in Thee. Let me not be ashamed: let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on Thee: be ashamed. Psalm. Show me Thy ways, O Lord: teach me Thy paths.
Stir up, we beseech Thee, Thy power, O Lord, and come; that by Thy protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins, and saved by Thy mighty deliverance; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
ALL they that wait for Thee: shall not be ashamed, O Lord. Verse. Show me Thy ways, O Lord: teach me Thy paths. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Show us Thy mercy, O Lord: and grant us Thy salvation. Hallelujah.
DAUGHTER of Zion: behold thy salvation cometh. The Lord shall cause His glorious voice to be heard: and ye shall have gladness of heart. Psalm. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel: Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock.
Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Thine Only-begotten Son, so that by His coming we may be enabled to serve Thee with pure minds; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
OUT of Zion the perfection of beauty God hath shined: Our God shall come. V. Gather My saints together unto Me: those that have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of the Lord. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Our feet shall stand within thy gates: O Jerusalem. Hallelujah.
REJOICE in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Psalm. Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Lord, we beseech Thee, give ear to our prayers, and lighten the darkness of our hearts by Thy gracious visitation; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THOU that dwellest between the Cherubim, shine forth: Stir up Thy strength and come. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel: Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Stir up Thy strength: and come and save us. Hallelujah.
DROP down, ye heavens, from above: and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open: and bring forth salvation. Psalm. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament showeth His handiwork.
Stir up, O Lord, we beseech Thee, Thy power, and come, and with great might succor us, that by the help of Thy grace whatsoever is hindered by our sin may be speedily accomplished, through Thy mercy and satisfaction; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THE Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him: to all that call upon Him in truth. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless His Holy Name. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Thou art my Help and my Deliverer: make no tarrying, my God. Hallelujah.
Christmas
O God, Who hast made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant, we beseech Thee, that as we have known on earth the mysteries of that Light, we may also come to the fullness of His joys in heaven; Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
UNTO us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God: The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Psalm. O sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous things.
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the new Birth of Thine Only-begotten Son in the flesh may set us free who are held in the old bondage under the yoke of sin; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
ALL the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth. V. The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He openly showed in the sight of the heathen. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. O come, let us sing unto the Lord: Let us worship and bow down before Him. Hallelujah.
THY testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord, forever. Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting. Psalm. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself.
Almighty and Everlasting God, direct our actions according to Thy good pleasure, that in the Name of Thy beloved Son, we may be made to abound in good works; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THOU art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into Thy lips. My heart is inditing a good matter, I speak of the things which I have made touching the King: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself. Hallelujah.
O LORD our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth: Who hast set Thy glory above the heavens. What is man that Thou art mindful of him: and the son of man that Thou visitest him? Psalm. Thou, O Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer: Thy Name is from everlasting.
O Lord God, Who, for our sakes, hast made Thy blessed Son our Saviour subject to the Law, and caused Him to endure the circumcision of the flesh: Grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit, that our hearts may be pure from all sinful desires and lusts; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
ALL the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth. V. The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He openly showed in the sight of the heathen. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. God, Who of old time spake in divers ways unto the fathers by the prophets: hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son. Hallelujah.
THY testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord, forever. Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting. Psalm. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself.
Almighty and Everlasting God, direct our actions according to Thy good pleasure, that in the Name of Thy beloved Son, we may be made to abound in good works; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THOU art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into Thy lips. My heart is inditing a good matter, I speak of the things which I have made touching the King: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself. Hallelujah.
Epiphany
BEHOLD the Lord, the Ruler, hath come: and the kingdom, and the power, and the glory are in His hand. Psalm. Give the King Thy judgments, O God: and Thy righteousness unto the King’s Son.
O God, Who by the leading of a star didst manifest Thy Only-begotten Son to the Gentiles: Mercifully grant, that we, who know Thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of Thy glorious Godhead; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
ALL they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and incense: and they shall show forth the praises of the Lord. V. Arise, and shine, O Jerusalem: for the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. We have seen His star in the east: and we have come with our gifts to worship the Lord. Hallelujah.
I SAW also the Lord, sitting upon a throne: high and lifted up. And I heard the voice of a great multitude, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: Serve the Lord with gladness.
O Lord, we beseech Thee mercifully to receive the prayers of Thy people who call upon Thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfill the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
BLESSED be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things: And blessed be His glorious Name forever. The mountains shall bring peace to Thy people: and the hills righteousness. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: Serve the Lord with gladness. Hallelujah.
THE lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook. Psalm. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts: My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord.
O God, Who in the glorious Transfiguration of Thy Only-begotten Son, hast confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers, and Who, in the voice that came from the bright cloud, didst in a wonderful manner foreshow the adoption of sons: Mercifully vouchsafe to make us co-heirs with the King of His glory, and bring us to the enjoyment of the same; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THOU art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into Thy lips. V. The Lord said unto my Lord. Sit Thou at My right hand: until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Sing unto the Lord. bless His Name; show forth His salvation from day to day: Declare His glory among all people. Hallelujah.
Pre-Lent
THE sorrows of death compassed me: the sorrows of hell compassed me about. In my distress I called upon the Lord: and He heard my voice out of His temple. Psalm. I will love Thee, Lord my Strength: The Lord is my Rock and my Fortress.
O Lord, we beseech Thee favorably to hear the prayers of Thy people: that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by Thy goodness, for the glory of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THE Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble: And they that know Thy Name will put their trust in Thee; for Thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee. V. For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish forever. Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail. Tract. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice.
AWAKE, why sleepest Thou, O Lord: arise, cast us not off for ever. Wherefore hidest Thou Thy face: and forgettest our affliction? Our soul is bowed down to the dust: arise for our help and redeem us. Psalm. We have heard with our ears, O God: our fathers have told us what work Thou didst in their days.
O Lord God, Who seest that we put not our trust in anything that we do: Mercifully grant that by Thy power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
LET the nations know that Thy Name is Jehovah: A Thou alone art the Most High over all the earth. My God, make them like a wheel: and like chaff before the wind. Tract. Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee: that it may be displayed because of the truth.
BE Thou my strong Rock: for an house of defense to save me. Thou art my Rock and my Fortress: therefore for Thy Name’s sake lead me and guide me. Psalm. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in Thy righteousness.
O Lord, we beseech Thee mercifully hear our prayers, and, having set us free from the bonds of sin, defend us from all evil; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THOU art the God that doest wonders: Thou hast declared Thy strength among the peoples. V. Thou hast with Thine arm redeemed Thy people: the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Tract. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: Serve the Lord with gladness.
Lent
I WILL cry unto God Most High: unto God that performeth all things for me. Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge I until these calamities be overpast. Psalm. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in Thee.
Almighty and Everlasting God, Who hatest nothing that Thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of Thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
BE merciful unto me, God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in Thee. V. He shall send from heaven: and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Tract. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins; nor reward us according to our iniquities: Help us, O God of our salvation; for the glory of Thy Name.
HE shall call upon Me, and I will answer him: I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him: and show him My salvation. Psalm. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High: shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
O Lord, mercifully hear our prayer, and stretch forth the right hand of Thy Majesty to defend us from them that rise up against us; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
FOR He shall give His angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways. V. They shall bear thee up in their hands: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone Tract. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High: shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
REMEMBER, O Lord, Thy tender mercies and Thy loving-kindnesses I for they have been ever of old. Let not mine enemies triumph over me: God of Israel, deliver us out of all our troubles. Psalm. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: my God, I trust in Thee; let me not be ashamed.
O God, Who seest that of ourselves we have no strength: Keep us both outwardly and inwardly; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THE troubles of my heart are enlarged: bring Thou me out of my distresses. V. Look upon mine affliction and my pain: and forgive all my sins. Tract. give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.
MINE eyes are ever toward the Lord: for He shall pluck my feet out of the net. Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate and afflicted. Psalm. Unto Thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul: my God, I trust in Thee; let me not be ashamed.
We beseech Thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of Thy humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of Thy Majesty to be our defence against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
ARISE, O Lord; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in Thy sight, When mine enemies are turned back: they shall fall and perish at Thy presence. Tract. Unto Thee lift I up mine eyes, O Thou that dwellest in the heavens: Have mercy upon us, Lord, have mercy upon us.
REJOICE, ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her: all ye that love her. Rejoice for joy with her: all ye that mourn for her. Psalm. I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of the Lord.
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who for our evil deeds do worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of Thy grace may mercifully be relieved; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
I WAS glad when they said unto me I Let us go into the house of the Lord. V. Peace be within thy walls: and prosperity within thy palaces. Tract. They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion! which cannot be removed, but abideth forever.
JUDGE me, O God: and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man: for Thou art the God of my strength. Psalm. send out Thy light and Thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto Thy holy hill.
We beseech Thee, Almighty God, mercifully to look upon Thy people, that by Thy great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore, both in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
DELIVER me, O Lord, from mine enemies: teach me to do Thy will. V. He delivereth me from mine enemies; yea, Thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: Thou hast delivered me from the violent man. Tract. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth. V. May Israel now say: Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth. V. Yet they have not prevailed against me.
Holy Week
BE not Thou far from me, O Lord: O my Strength, haste Thee to help me. Save me from the lion’s mouth I and deliver me from the horns of the unicorns. Psalm. My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me: why art Thou so far from helping me?
Almighty and Everlasting God, Who hast sent Thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon Him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the Cross, that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility: Mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of His patience, and also be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THOU hast holden me by my right hand: Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. V. Truly God is good to Israel: even to such as are of a clean heart. Tract. My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me: why art Thou so far from helping me? V. Our fathers trusted in Thee: They cried unto Thee and were delivered.
GOD forbid that I should glory: save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Him is salvation, life, and resurrection from the dead: by Him we are redeemed and set at liberty. Psalm. God be merciful unto us, and bless us: and cause His face to shine upon us.
O Lord God, Who hast left unto us in a wonderful Sacrament a memorial of Thy Passion: Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may so use this Sacrament of Thy Body and Blood, that the fruits of Thy redemption may continually be manifest in us; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
CHRIST hath humbled Himself, and become obedient unto death: even the death of the Cross. V. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him: and given Him a Name which is above every name.
SURELY He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows: He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities. All we like sheep have gone astray: and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Psalm. Hear my prayer, O Lord: and let my cry come unto Thee.
Almighty God, we beseech Thee graciously to behold this Thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the Cross; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
HE was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed. V. He shall see of the travail of His soul: and shall he satisfied.
Easter
WHEN I awake, I am still with Thee. Hallelujah: Thou hast laid Thine hand upon me. Hallelujah. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is high, I cannot attain unto it. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Psalm. O Lord, Thou hast searched me, and known me: Thou knowest my down-sitting and mine uprising.
Almighty God, Who, through Thine Only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: We humbly beseech Thee, that, as Thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THIS is the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in it. V. O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Psalm. Let us keep the feast: with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Hallelujah.
AS newborn babes: desire the sincere milk of the Word. Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto Me. Psalm. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who have celebrated the solemnities of the Lord's Resurrection, may, by the help of Thy grace, bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conversation; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
HALLELUJAH. Hallelujah. V. The angel of the Lord descended from heaven: and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Hallelujah. V. After eight days when the doors were shut, came Jesus and stood in the midst of His disciples: and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. Hallelujah.
THE earth is full of the goodness of the Lord: By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made. Psalm. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
God, Who, by the humiliation of Thy Son, didst raise up the fallen world: Grant unto Thy faithful ones perpetual gladness, and those whom Thou hast delivered from the danger of everlasting death, do Thou make partakers of eternal joys; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
HALLELUJAH. Hallelujah. V. Then was the Lord Jesus known of the disciples: in the breaking of bread. Hallelujah. V. I am the Good Shepherd: and know My sheep, and am known of Mine. Hallelujah.
MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of His Name; make His praise glorious. Psalm. Say unto God, How terrible art Thou in Thy works: through the greatness of Thy power shall Thine enemies submit themselves unto Thee.
Almighty God, Who showest to them that be in error the light of Thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness: Grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
HALLELUJAH. Hallelujah. V. The Lord hath sent redemption: unto His people. Hallelujah. V. It behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead: and thus to enter into His glory. Hallelujah.
O SING unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous things. The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. Psalm. His right hand, and His holy arm: hath gotten Him the victory.
O God, Who makest the minds of the faithful to be of one will: Grant unto Thy people that they may love what Thou commandest, and desire what Thou dost promise: that, among the manifold changes of this world, our hearts may there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
HALLELUJAH. Hallelujah. V. The right hand of the Lord is exalted: The right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. Hallelujah. V. Christ, being raised from the dead, dieth no more I death hath no more dominion over Him. Hallelujah.
WITH the voice of singing declare ye, and tell this: utter it even to the end of the earth. Hallelujah. The Lord hath redeemed His servant Jacob: Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of His Name; make His praise glorious.
O God, from Whom all good things do come: Grant to us Thy humble servants, that by Thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be right, and by Thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
YE men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?: Hallelujah. This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven: Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Psalm. O clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe Thy Only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended into the heavens; so may we also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with Him continually dwell, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
HALLELUJAH. Hallelujah, V. God is gone up with a shout: the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Hallelujah. Thou hast ascended on high: Thou hast led captivity captive. Hallelujah.
HEAR, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: Hallelujah. When Thou saidst, Seek ye My face: my heart said unto Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek. Hide not Thy face from me: Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Psalm. The Lord is my Light, and my Salvation: whom shall I fear?
Almighty, Everlasting God, make us to have always a devout will towards Thee, and to serve Thy Majesty with a pure heart; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
HALLELUJAH. Hallelujah, V. God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of His holiness. Hallelujah. V. I will not leave you comfortless: I go, and I will come again to you, and your heart shall rejoice. Hallelujah.
Pentecost
THE Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: Hallelujah. Let the righteous be glad: let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Psalm. Let God arise; let His enemies be scattered! let them also that hate Him flee before Him.
O God, Who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of Thy Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
HALLELUJAH. Hallelujah. V. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: and Thou renewest the face of the earth. Hallelujah. V. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful: and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. Hallelujah.
Ordinary Time
BLESSED be the Holy Trinity, and the undivided Unity: Let us give glory to Him because He hath shown His mercy to us. Psalm. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth.
Almighty and Everlasting God, Who hast given unto us, Thy servants, grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the Eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech Thee, that Thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities; Who livest and reignest, One God, world without end. Amen.
BLESSED art Thou, O Lord, Who beholdest the deep: and Who dwellest between the cherubim. V. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven: and greatly to be praised, and glorified, and highly exalted forever. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our fathers: and greatly to be praised and glorified forever. Hallelujah.
Trinity
O LORD, I have trusted in Thy mercy: my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. I will sing unto the Lord: because He hath dealt bountifully with me. Psalm. How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord: how long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me?
O God, the Strength of all them that put their trust in Thee: Mercifully accept our prayers: and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without Thee, grant us the help of Thy grace, that in keeping Thy commandments we may please Thee, both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
I SAID, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. V. Blessed is He that considereth the poor I the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. O Lord my God, in Thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me. Hallelujah.
THE Lord was my Stay: He brought me forth also into a large place. He delivered me: because He delighted in me. Psalm. I will love Thee, Lord, my Strength: The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress.
O Lord, Who never failest to help and govern those whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfast fear and love: Make us to have a perpetual fear and love of Thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
IN my distress I cried unto the Lord: and He heard me. V. Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips: and from a deceitful tongue. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness: and will sing praise to the Name of the Lord Most High. Hallelujah.
TURN Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate and afflicted. Look upon mine affliction and my pain: and forgive all my sins. Psalm. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: my God, I trust in Thee, let me not be ashamed.
O God, the Protector of all that trust in Thee, without Whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us Thy mercy: that Thou being our Ruler and Guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
CAST thy burden upon the Lord: and He shall sustain thee. V. I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me: He hath delivered mv soul in peace. Hallelujah. Hallelujah, V. I will love Thee, O Lord, my Strength: The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress, and my Deliverer. Hallelujah.
THE Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear: The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me: they stumbled and fell. Psalm. Though an host should encamp against me: my heart shall not fear.
Grant, Lord, we beseech Thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by Thy governance, that Thy Church may joyfully serve Thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
FORGIVE our sins, O Lord: lest the heathen say, Where is their God? V. Help us, O God of our salvation: and for the glory of Thy Name, deliver us. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. The king shall joy in Thy strength, O Lord and in Thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Hallelujah.
HEAR, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: Thou hast been my help. Leave me not, neither forsake me: God of my Salvation. Psalm. The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear?
O God, Who hast prepared for them that love Thee such good things as pass man's understanding: Pour into our hearts such love toward Thee, that we, loving Thee above all things, may obtain Thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
BEHOLD, God, our Shield: and look upon Thy servants. V. O Lord God of hosts: hear our prayer. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust ; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in Thy righteousness. Hallelujah.
THE Lord is the strength of His people: He is the saving strength of His anointed. Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up forever. Psalm. Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord, my Rock; be not silent unto me: lest if Thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
Lord of all power and might, Who art the Author and Giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of Thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of Thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
RETURN, O Lord, how long: and let it repent Thee concerning Thy servants. V. Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place: in all generations. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. O clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Hallelujah.
O CLAP your hands: all ye people. Shout unto God: with the voice of triumph. Psalm. He shall subdue the people under us: and the nations under our feet.
O God, Whose never-failing Providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth: We humbly beseech Thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
COME, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. V. Look unto Him and be lightened: and let your faces not be ashamed. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Deliver me from mine enemies, my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. Hallelujah.
WE have thought of Thy loving-kindness, O God: in the midst of Thy Temple. According to Thy Name, O God, so is Thy praise unto the ends of the earth: Thy right hand is full of righteousness. Psalm. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness.
Grant to us, Lord, we beseech Thee, the Spirit to think and do always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do anything that is good without Thee, may by Thee be enabled to live according to Thy will; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
BE Thou my strong Rock: for an house of defence to save me. V. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be ashamed. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. The Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Hallelujah.
BEHOLD, God is mine Helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in Thy truth, O Lord. Psalm. Save me, O God, by Thy Name: and judge me by Thy strength.
Let Thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of Thy humble servants: and, that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
OLORD, our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth: Who hast set Thy glory above the heavens. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Give ear, O My people, to My law: incline your ears to the words of My mouth. Hallelujah.
AS for me, I will call upon God, and He shall hear my voice: He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me. God shall hear and afflict them, even He that abideth of old: Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee. Psalm. Give ear to my prayer, O God: and hide not Thyself from my supplication.
O God, Who declarest Thine almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of Thy grace, that we, running the way of Thy commandments, may obtain Thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of Thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
KEEP me, Lord, as the apple of the eye: hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. V. Let my sentence come forth from Thy presence: let Thine eyes behold the things that are equal. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Deliver me from mine enemies, my God I defend me from them that rise up against me. Hallelujah.
GOD is in His holy habitation: He is God Who setteth the solitary in families. The God of Israel is He that giveth strength: and power unto His people. Psalm. Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered: let them also that hate Him flee before Him.
Almighty and Everlasting God, Who art always more ready to hear than we to pray, and art wont to give more than either we desire or deserve: Pour down upon us the abundance of Thy mercy, forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
MY heart trusteth in God, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise Him. V. Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord my Rock: be not silent to me. Hear the voice of my supplications. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Praise waiteth for Thee, God, in Sion: and unto Thee shall the vow be performed. Hallelujah.
MAKE haste, O God, to deliver me: make haste to help me, O Lord. Let them be ashamed and confounded: that seek after my soul. Psalm. Let them be turned backward, and put to confusion that desire my hurt.
Almighty and Merciful God, of Whose only gift it cometh that Thy faithful people do unto Thee true and laudable service: Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may so faithfully serve Thee in this life, that we fail not finally to attain Thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
I WILL bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. V. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord I the humble shall hear thereof and be glad. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Sing aloud unto God our Strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. Hallelujah.
HAVE respect, O Lord, unto Thy covenant: O let not the oppressed return ashamed. Arise, O God, plead Thine own cause: And forget not the voice of Thine enemies. Psalm. O God, why hast Thou cast us off forever I why doth Thine anger smoke against the sheep of Thy pasture?
Almighty and Everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and that we may obtain that which Thou dost promise, make us to love that which Thou dost command; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
HAVE respect, O Lord, unto Thy covenant: O let not the oppressed return ashamed, V. Arise, O God, plead Thine own cause: And forget not the voice of Thine enemies. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. O Lord God of my salvation: I have cried day and night before Thee. Hallelujah.
BEHOLD, O God our Shield: and look upon the face of Thine Anointed; For a day in Thy courts: is better than a thousand. Psalm. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts: My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord.
Keep, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy Church with Thy perpetual mercy; and, because the frailty of man without Thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by Thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
IT is better to trust in the Lord: than to put confidence in man. V. It is better to trust in the Lord: than to put confidence in princes. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Lord Thou hast been our dwelling place: in all generations. Hallelujah.
BOW down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me: O Thou, my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto Thee daily. Psalm. Rejoice the soul of Thy servant: for unto Thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul.
O Lord, we beseech Thee, let Thy continual pity cleanse and defend Thy Church: and because it cannot continue in safety without Thy succor, preserve it evermore by Thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
IT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises unto Thy Name, O Most High. V. To show forth Thy lovingkindness in the morning: and Thy faithfulness every night. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise, ever with my glory. Hallelujah.
BE merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto Thee daily. For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive: and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee. Psalm. Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
Lord, we pray Thee, that Thy grace may always go before and follow after us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THE heathen shall fear the Name of the Lord: and all the kings of the earth Thy glory. V. When the Lord shall build up Zion: He shall appear in His glory. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. O sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous things. Hallelujah.
RIGHTEOUS art Thou, O Lord: and upright are Thy judgments. Deal with Thy servant: according to Thy mercy. Psalm. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the law of the Lord.
Lord, we beseech Thee, grant Thy people grace, to withstand the temptations of the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow Thee, the only God; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
BLESSED is the nation whose God is the Lord: and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance. V. By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made: and all the host of them by the breath of His month. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. I love the Lord: because He hath heard my voice and my supplications. Hallelujah.
REWARD them that wait for Thee, O Lord let Thy prophets be found faithful. Hear the prayer of Thy servants: and of Thy people Israel. Psalm. I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of the Lord.
O God, forasmuch as without Thee we are not able to please Thee: Mercifully grant, that Thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
I WAS glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of the Lord. V. Peace be within thy walls: and prosperity within thy palaces. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people. Hallelujah.
SAY unto my soul, I am thy salvation: The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth. He delivereth them out of all their troubles: He is their God forever and ever. Psalm. Give ear, O My people, to My law: incline your ears to the words of My mouth.
O Almighty and most Merciful God, of Thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech Thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready, both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that Thou wouldest have done; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
LET my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense: and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Hallelujah. Hallelujah, V. The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. Hallelujah.
THE Lord our God is righteous in all His works which He doeth: for we obeyed not His voice. Give glory to Thy Name. O Lord: and deal with us according to the multitude of Thy mercies. Psalm. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness.
Grant, we beseech Thee, Merciful Lord, to Thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve Thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THE eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord: and Thou givest them their meat in due season. V. Thou openest Thine hand: and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon His Name: make known His deeds among the people. Hallelujah.
THE whole world is in Thy power, O Lord, King Almighty: there is no man that can gainsay Thee. For Thou hast made heaven and earth, and all the wondrous things under the heaven: Thou art Lord of all. Psalm. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the law of the Lord.
Lord, we beseech Thee to keep Thy household, the Church, in continual godliness; that through Thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve Thee in good works, to the glory of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
LORD, Thou hast been our dwelling place: in all generations. V. Before the mountains were brought forth or ever Thou hadst formed the earth and the world: even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion: which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. Hallelujah.
IF Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities: O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with Thee: that Thou mayest be feared, O God of Israel. Psalm. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice.
O God, our Refuge and Strength, Who art the Author of all godliness: Be ready, we beseech Thee, to hear the devout prayers of Thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully, we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
BEHOLD how good and how pleasant it is: for brethren to dwell together in unity! V. The Lord commanded blessing: even life for evermore. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Praise the Lord, O my soul. While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God. Hallelujah.
I KNOW the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord: thoughts of peace, and not of evil. Then shall ye call upon Me, and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you: and I will turn your captivity, and gather you from all nations and from all places. Psalm. Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Absolve, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy people from their offences; that from the bonds of our sins which, by reason of our frailty, we have brought upon us, we may be delivered by Thy bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THOU hast saved us from our enemies: and hast put them to shame that hated us. V. In God we boast all the day long: and praise Thy Name forever. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: He is their Help and their Shield. Hallelujah.
O COME, let us worship and bow down I let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God: and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Psalm. O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation.
Stir up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the wills of Thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of Thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
BLESSED is the man: that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly. V. His delight is in the law of the Lord: and in His law doth he meditate day and night. Hallelujah. Hallelujah, V. He shall call upon Me and I will answer him: with long life will I satisfy him and show him My salvation. Hallelujah.
HAVE mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. Let me not be ashamed, O Lord I for I have called upon Thee. Psalm. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be ashamed.
Almighty God, we beseech Thee, show Thy mercy unto Thy humble servants, that we who put no trust in our own merits may not be dealt with after the severity of Thy judgment, but according to Thy mercy; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
I WILL say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress: my God, in Him will I trust, V. His truth: shall be thy shield and buckler. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High: shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Hallelujah.
Ordinary Time
I AM Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending: which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them: and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God. Psalm. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of Glory shall come in.
Absolve, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy people from their offences; that from the bonds of our sins which, by reason of our frailty, we have brought upon us, we may be delivered by Thy bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
I AM the Light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. V. The Spirit and the bride say, Come, and let him that heareth say, Come land let him that is athirst come. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Even so, come: Lord Jesus. Hallelujah.
Festivals
BLESS the Lord, ye His angels, that excel in strength: that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts: ye ministers of His that do His pleasure. Psalm. Bless the Lord, my soul I and all that is within me bless His holy Name.
O Everlasting God, Who hast ordained and constituted the services of angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully grant, that as Thy holy angels always do Thee service in Heaven, so by Thy appointment they may succor and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
BLESS the Lord, ye His angels, that excel in strength: that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His word. V. God hath given His angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy Name. Hallelujah. V. And one cried unto another, and said: Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory. Hallelujah.
THE Lord of Hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our Refuge. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed: and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Psalm. God is our Refuge and Strength: a very present help in trouble.
O Lord God, Heavenly Father, pour out, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit upon Thy faithful people, keep them steadfast in Thy grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptation, defend them against all enemies of Thy Word, and bestow upon Christ's Church militant Thy saving peace; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
GREAT is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. V. Walk about Zion; tell the towers thereof. Mark well her bulwarks, consider her palaces: that ye may tell it to the generation following. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. For this God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death. Hallelujah.
THESE are they which have come out of great tribulation: and have washed their robes and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the Throne of God: and serve Him day and night in His Temple. Psalm. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
O Almighty God, Who hast knit together Thine elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical Body of Thy Son, Christ our Lord: Grant us grace so to follow Thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys which Thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
O FEAR the Lord, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him. V. They that seek the Lord ; shall not want any good thing. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden: and I will give you rest. Hallelujah. THE eyes of all wait upon Thee: and Thou givest them their meat in due season. V. Thou openest Thine hand: and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy Name: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Hallelujah.
LET every thing that hath breath praise the Lord: Praise ye the Lord. Praise Him for His mighty acts: praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Psalm. Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary: praise Him in the firmament of His power.
Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, Whose mercies are new unto us every morning, and Who, though we have in no wise deserved Thy goodness, dost abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul: Give us, we pray Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that we may heartily acknowledge Thy merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for all Thy benefits, and serve Thee in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
THE eyes of all wait upon Thee: and Thou givest them their meat in due season. V. Thou openest Thine hand: and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. V. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy Name: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Hallelujah. LESSONS. Deuteronomy 8:1-20. Isaiah 26:1-12. 1 Timothy 2:1-8
Introits, Collects, and Graduals from the Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church (1917), public domain — the same historic wording later carried into The Lutheran Hymnal (TLH, 1941). For LSB collect and introit texts, see the LSB Altar Book.