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LORD, of Thy gracious

and

goodness receive the Sacrifice which we offer for the souls of all Thy servants and handmaids, here everywhere resting in Christ: that being delivered by this one and only Sacrifice from the dreadful chains of death they may find eternal life. Through the same.

POSTCOMMUNION.

GOD, the light of faithful souls, be present graciously with us who call upon Thee, and grant to Thy servants and handmaids, whose bodies here and everywhere rest in Christ, a place of refreshment, the blessing of rest, and the bright clearness of light. Through the

same.

19. For whom we are bound

to pray.
COLLECT.
RANT, we beseech Thee,
O Lord our God, that

the souls of Thy servants and handmaids, whose commemoration we keep with special devotion, and for whom we are bidden and are bound to

pray, and the souls of all our benefactors and all our kinsfolk and acquaintance, and of all the faithful, may rest in the bosom of Thy Saints, and being presently raised from the dead may please Thee in the land of all the living. Through.

SECRET.

GRANT, we beseech Thee,

O Lord, that these Gifts, which we offer before the eyes of Thy Majesty, may be salvation to the souls of Thy servants and handmaids, the commemoration of whom we keep with special devotion, and for whom we are bidden and are justly bound to pray, and to the souls of all our benefactors, as well as of our relations and friends, and of all the faithful: that of Thy from the chains of dreaded loving-kindness being set free death, they may be counted worthy to be partakers of everlasting blessedness. Through. POSTCOMMUNION.

GOD, Who of Thine inestimable mercy dost make the souls of men to pass.

from trouble to rest: favourably regard our supplications for the souls of Thy servants and handmaids, whose commemoration we keep with special devotion, and for whom we are bidden and

bound to pray, and for the souls of all our benefactors,

as well as our relations and friends, and of all the faithful; that Thou wouldest restore them to a place in paradise, and count them among the lot of Thy righteous. Through. 20. For all the faithful departed.

COLLECT.
GOD, the Creator and

Redeemer of all the

faithful, grant to the souls of all the faithful departed remission of all their sins: that through devout supplications they may obtain Thy gracious pardon, which they have alway desired. Who livest.

SECRET.

WE beseech Thee, O Lord, favourably to behold the Sacrifice which we offer unto Thee, for the souls of all the faithful departed: and as Thou didst suffer them to profess the Christian faith, so now give unto them the rewards thereof. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

ET the prayer of Thy

people, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that call upon Thee, be profitable unto the souls of all the faithful departed: that Thou mayest set them free from all their sins, and make them partakers of Thy redemption. Through.

Divers Collects.

21. For the Prayers of the Saints.

The following Collects may

be said at the discretion of the priest, together with those appointed for the Service, when the feast is not a double.

In the following Collect and Postcommunion the name of the Patron Saint of the church or chapel wherein Mass is celebrated is to be inserted at the letter N: if an Angel or St. John Baptist is to be named, his name shall precede those of the Apostles.

COLLECT.

WE beseech Thee, O Lord,

to defend us from all

dangers both of body and soul: and at the intercession of the blessed and glorious Ever-Virgin Mary Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, (and of blessed N.) and of all Thy Saints, graciously bestow upon us peace and safety, that all adversities and errors being driven away, Thy Church may safely serve Thee in all freedom. Through the same. (P.)

SECRET.

LET the prayers of all Thy Saints, O Lord, commend our Oblation unto Thee: and as we commemorate them at these Holy Mysteries, let us be holpen by their intercessions with Thee. Through. (P.)

POSTCOMMUNION.

WE beseech Thee, O Lord,

that the offering of this Holy Mystery may both cleanse and defend us and at the intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, (and of blessed N.) and

of all Thy Saints, may it make atonement for all our transgressions, and set us free

from all adversities. Through the same. (P.)

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intercession of the blessed and

glorious and Ever-Virgin Mary Mother of God, and all Thy Saints, defend us from all perils and dangers. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

WE have received, O Lord,

Thy heavenly Sacraments, reverencing the memory of the blessed Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary and all Thy Saints: grant, we beseech Thee, that what we celebrate on earth, by the help of their prayers, we may obtain in the eternal joy. Through the same.

23. For the Quick and Dead, or, all Sorts and Conditions of Men.

COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY, everlasting

God, Who art the Lord both of the quick and the dead, and hast mercy upon all, whom Thou foreknowest

will be Thine by faith and works: we humbly beseech Thee; that they, for whom we have purposed to pour forth our prayers, both those whom this present world retaineth in the flesh, and those whom the world to come hath already received set free from the body, may by the pitifulness of Thy great goodness be counted worthy to obtain pardon of all their sins and everlasting joy. Through.

SECRET.

FAVOURABLY receive, OO GOD, to Whom alone

Lord, the Gifts which we

is known the number

offer before Thee: and, at the of the elect who shall attain

to heavenly felicity: grant, we beseech Thee; that the names both of all those whom we have undertaken to commend to Thee in prayer, and of all Thy faithful people, may ever remain written in the book of predestination to eternal blessedness. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

WE give Thee thanks, O Thou our King and our Priest, for the joy of Thy heavenly banquet, humbly beseeching Thy Majesty that this most holy Sacrifice of Thy Body and Blood may not bring upon us guilt to our condemnation, but may be a saving intercession for our pardon; let it be the washing away of our wickednesses, the strength of the weak, a sure defence against all the perils of the world, and to the faithful both quick and dead the remission of all their sins. Through Thee, O Saviour of the world, the King of glory. Who.

24. For the Church, or, against the Adversaries of

the Church.

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together to serve Thee with all their heart, and with an undivided will. Through the same. (P.)

POSTCOMMUNION.

O.

POSTCOMMUNION.

GOD, Who hast been pleased to make this wondrous Sacrament the fountain of manifold grace: beseech Thee;

GRANT, O Lord, we be- grant, we

seech Thee, that we who have now received the

Sacrament of goodness, the sign of unity, and the bond of charity, may live in holiness and oneness of mind in Thy house, and may have peace which we may give, and may keep that peace which we receive. Through. (P.)

27. For all the Orders of the Church.

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that from its fulness all the orders of Thy Church may receive the grace and help they need. Through. (P.)

28.

For the Primate. T See First Sunday in Advent, page 123, the same as the Collects for the Bishop. For the Bishop.

29.

COLLECT.

GRANT, we beseech Thee,

O Lord, to Thy servant N. our Bishop that he, by both preaching and doing such things as be rightful, may instruct the souls of those under him by an ensample of good works, and also receive the reward of an everlasting recompense from Thee, most loving Shepherd. Who livest. SECRET.

LORD, we beseech

Thee, favourably to receive our Gifts and at all times and in all places mercifully protect Thy servant N. our Bishop, and the flock committed to his charge. Through.

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