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.) 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. GRANT us, O Lord, the grace while we offer unto Spirit of peace and of Thee that healthful Sacrifice, by the Blood whereof Thou hast made peace between heaven and earth: that all Thy whole family may agree together to serve Thee with all their heart, and with an undivided will. Through the same. (P.) POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, we be 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.) 30. For Bishops, and the Con- | gregations committed to their charge. COLLECT. Gift: and grant, that they whom Thou dost not fail to cherish, may be made worthy of everlasting redemption. Through. Or: WE beseech Thee, O Lord, ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Who alone workest great marvels: send down upon Thy servants the Bishops, and all congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of Thy grace; and that they may truly please Thee, pour upon them the continual dew of Thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Media-Thy grace they who rule may tor Jesus Christ. Who. in the unity. to grant unto Thy family to be at peace with their rulers, by these Holy Things, which we have now received: that Thy people may both rejoice to do them honour, and may be made glad by their holy conversation; that so by the gift of be gentle, and they who are COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Who hast willed that I a sinner should stand at Thy sacred altar, and praise the might of Thy holy Name: grant me, I beseech Thee, through the Mystery of this Sacrament, the pardon of my sins; that I may be able worthily to minister before Thy Majesty. Through. by the shewing forth of this Mystery I may receive forgiveness of all my sins. Through. POSTCOMMUNION. INCLINE Thy pitiful ears, most merciful God, to my prayers: and through the Mystery of this divine Sacrament of the Flesh and Blood of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, which I unworthy have received; enlighten my heart by the grace of the Holy Ghost, that I may be able worthily to minister at Thy holy Mysteries, and love Thee with an everlasting love, and finally be a partaker of Thine eternal joys. Through . . . in the unity of the same. | beseech Thee, and have mercy upon me Thy servant; that Thou wouldest graciously be pleased to accept the Sacrifice, which I offer for my sins; and of Thy goodness and mercy and favour, pardon all the sins and vices which of my own frailty I have contracted; and grant me a place of repentance and fountain of tears, that so I may be able to receive from Thee the par don of my offences. Through. POSTCOMMUNION. viour of all the living, and Who wouldest not the death of sinners, and hast no pleasure in the loss of them that die : I humbly beseech Thee, to grant me pardon of my offences, that I may weep 32. Another for himself: (not for my trespasses, and here Sarum). COLLECT. SO after trespass no more; that when the last day and end of my life shall come, the Angel of holiness may receive me cleansed from all my sin. Through. GOD, Who art the Creator of all things, I humbly implore Thee: that, whilst I confess before the omnipotence of Thy Majesty that I Thy servant have grievously offended, Thou wouldst stretch forth unto me the GOD, Who art the Sanc right hand of Thy mercy; so that as I offer this Oblation to Thy loving-kindness for my sins, Thou, O most Merciful, wilt vouchsafe to absolve me from the wickedness which I have committed. Through. SECRET. GOD of mercy, God of loving kindness, and God of pardon: forgive, I 33. For those to be Ordained. COLLECT. tifier, and Guardian of by Thy Holy Spirit, fit and Thy Church, raise up in it, faithful stewards of the Mysteries of Christ: that both by their ministry and by their exampie a Christian people may, through Thy protection, be guided into the way of salvation. Through the same. in the unity of the same. (P.) SS |