The Lord

gave, and the Lord hath taken a way. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. The etc. From ENDLICH. (Mel. Dir. Chori, 1589.)

17. For the Burial of the Dead. (11)

And in my flesh shall I see God. Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold and not another.

18. For the Burial of the Dead. (1)

Je- sus will God bring with Him. Wherefore sorrow not, wherefore sorrow not, even as others which Verse.

have no hope. For as in A dam all die, e-ven so in Christ shall all be made alive. Wherefore

and the just are tak-en a

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I will lay me down in peace and sleep. None of us liv - eth to himself, and no man

to himself. Whether we live there-fore or

die,

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INTROITS AND COLLECTS,

FOR THE SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS OF
THE CHURCH YEAR.

The Introit may be said by the Minister, and the Gloria Patri sung or said by the Congregation; or the Introit and Gloria Patri may be sung or said responsively. After the Gloria Patri, the Introit may be repeated as far as the Psalm. Instead of the Introit, a Psalm or Hymn may be used.

The Introit shall always end with the Gloria Patri.

Collect.

Collect.

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; Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world

without end.

Amen.

Epistle, Romans xv. 4-13.
Gospel, Luke xxi. 25-36.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

Introit.

REJOICE in the Lord al- way; and a-gain I say, Re- joice.

Let your moderation be known unto]

STIR up, we beseech Thee, Thy power, O Lord, and come; that by Thy protection we may be rescued from the threat-all men; | the Lord | is at hand. ening 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. Epistle, Rom. xiii. 11-14. Gospel, Matt. xxi. 1-9.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

Introit. DAUGHTER of Zi- | on; | behold thy sal-vation | com- eth.

The Lord shall cause His glorious | voice.. to be heard; || and ye shall have gladness of heart.

Ps. Give ear, O Shepherd of | Israel; Thou that leadest | Joseph | like flock.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

Be careful for no- | thing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Ps. Lord, Thou hast been favorable] unto Thy | land; || Thou hast brought back the captivi-|ty of | Jacob. Glory be to the Father, etc.

Collect.

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.

Epistle, 1 Cor. iv. 1-5 Gospel, Matt. xi. 2-10

DROP down, ye heavens, from above: and let the skies | pour down righteous-ness:

Let the earth | open: || and | bring| forth sal-vation.

Ps. The heavens declare the glory..

of the pure Virgin: Grant unto Thy people grace to put away fleshly lusts, that so they may be ready for Thy visitation; through the same, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who liveth, etc.

CHRISTMAS.
Introit.

UNTO us a Child is born, unto us a

of God: || and the firmament | sheweth.. Son is given: || and the government His handy- work.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

Collect.

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 sins 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.

shall be up-on His | shoulder.

And His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God; the Everlasting | Father, the | Prince of | Peace.

Ps. O sing unto the Lord a new | song: || for He hath done | marvel lous things.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

Collect for Christmas Night.

O GOD, Who hast made this most holy Epistle, Philippians iv. 4-7. night to shine with the brightness of the Gospel, John i. 19-28. true Light: Grant, we beseech Thee, Other Collects for the Season of Advent. that as we have known on earth the mysMERCIFULLY hear, O Lord, the pray- teries of that Light, we may also come ers of Thy people; that as they rejoice to the fullness of its joys in heaven; in the Advent of Thine Only-Begotten through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ, Son according to the flesh, so when He Who liveth and reigneth with Thee cometh a second time in His Majesty, and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, they may receive the reward of eternal world without end. Amen. life; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; Who liveth, etc.

O GOD, who dost gladden us with the yearly anticipation of our Redemption: Grant that we who now joyfully receive Thine Only-Begotten Son as our Redeemer, may also behold Him without fear when He cometh as our Judge; Who liveth, etc.

MOST merciful God, Who hast given Thine eternal Word to be made incarnatel

Collect for Christmas Day.

GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the new birth of Thine OnlyBegotten Son in the flesh may set us free who are held in the old bondage under the yoke of sin; through the same, Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost ever one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle, Tit. ii. 11-14; Isa. ix. 2-7. Gospel, Luke ii. 1-14.

THY testimonies are very | sure: ||| all sinful desires and lusts; through the holiness becometh Thine | house, O Lord, for-lever.