may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are any ways afflicted or distressed, in mind, body, or estate: that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for thy mercy's sake in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A General Thanksgiving to be said by Minister and People.

ALMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies,

we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life but above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that

we may show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives; by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Then shall be sung a Hymn.

After the Sermon the offerings of the People may be made.

Then a Hymn shall be sung by Choir and Congregation; and after that, the Minister shall say the following:

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Concluding Prayer.

IRECT us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thy most gracious favor, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy name; and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

THE ORDER FOR VESPERS.

The Minister shall begin Vespers by reading one or more of the following Sentences of Scripture; all standing.

ROM the rising of the sun unto the going. down of the same, the Lord's name is to be praised.

Let our prayers be set forth in his sight as incense; and the lifting up of our hands, as an evening sacrifice.

Let us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

¶ Then the Minister shall say:

O Lord, open thou our lips;

People. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.

Minister. O Lord, make haste to help us.

People. O Lord, make speed to help us. Minister. O Lord, let thy mercy be shown. upon us;

People. As we do put our trust in thee.
Minister. Praise ye the Lord.

People. The Lord's name be praised.

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¶ Then shall be sung the following Psalm:

BONUM EST CONFITERI.

T is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most Highest;

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To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning and of thy truth in the night

season;

Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the lute upon a loud instrument, and upon the harp.

For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy works and I will rejoice in giving praise for the operations of thy hands.

GLORIA PATRI.

To be sung at the close of this, and every Psalm.

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.

After the Psalm, the Minister shall say:

The Lord be with you;

People. And with thy spirit.

Minister. Let us pray.

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[All reverently bowing down.]

VE humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities; and for the glory of thy name turn from us all those evils that we most righteously have deserved; and grant that in all our troubles we may put our whole trust and confidence