And thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto His people by the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God: whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us; To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death: to guide our feet in the way of peace. 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. Amen. The Prayer. ¶ Then shall be said the Prayers here following, or the Suffrages, the Litany, or other prayers. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Then all shall say: Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and evr. Amen. One or more Collects may be used, with the Salutation, which may be preceded by a Versicle. After each Collect the Congregation shall sing or say: Amen. Then may be sung or said the Benedicamus with the Salutation. The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy spirit. Benedicamus. Bless we the Lord. Answer. Thanks be to God. The service may end with the Benedicamus or a closing Hymn may be sung; after which may be said The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. At the close of the service silent prayer should be offered. INTROITS AND COLLECTS FOR THE CHURCH YEAR. The Introits have their proper music, but they may be sung to the Psalm tunes. The Introit, as far as the Psalm may be repeated after the Gloria Patri. FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Introit. 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. Shew me Thy ways, O Lord: teach me Thy paths. Glory be to the Father, &c. Collect. 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. Epistle, Rom. xiii: 11-14. Gospel, Matt. xxi: 1-9. SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Introit. Daughter of Zion: behold thy salvation cometh. 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 a flock. Glory be to the Father, &c. 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 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. Ps. Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Glory be to the Father, &c. 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. FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Introit. Drop down, ye heavens, from above: and let the skies pour down righteousness: Let the earth open: and bring forth salvation. Ps. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth His handiwork. Glory be to the Father, &c. 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. Epistle, Philippians iv: 4-7. 19-28. Gospel, John i: Other Collects for the Season of Advent. Mercifully hear, O Lord, the prayers of Thy people; that as they rejoice in the Advent of Thine Only-begotten Son, according to the flesh, so when He cometh a second time in His Majesty, they may receive the reward of eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; Who liveth, &c. 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, &c. |