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BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost. Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate. Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Catholic Church: The Conimunion of Samts; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting Amen.

Quest. What dost thou chiefly learn in these Articles of thy Belief?

Ans. First, I learn to believe m God the Father, who hath made me, and all the world

Secondly, m God the Son, who hath redeemed me, and all mankind

Thirdly, in God the Holy Ghost, who sanctifieth me, and all the people of God. Quest. You said that your Sponsors did promise for you, that you should keep God's commandments: Tell me how many there are Ans. Ten.

Quest. Which are they?

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II. Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image nor the likeness of any thing that in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth Thou shalt not bow down to them. nor worship them: For 1 the Lord thy God am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and show mercy unto thousands in them that love me, and keep my commandments.

II Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in van: For the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh bis name in vain

IV. Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all that thou hast to do: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: In it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, thy cattle, and the stran ger that is within thy gates For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth. the sea, and all that in them is, and rest ed the seventh day: Wherefore the Lord

blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it. V Honour thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. VI Thou shalt do no murder. VII. Thou shalt not commit adultery. VIII. Thou shalt not steal.

IX. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour

X Thou shalt not covet thy neigh. bour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is his.

Ouest. What dost thou chiefly learn by these commandments?

Ans. I learn two things; my duty to. wards God, and my duty towards my neighbour

Quest What is thy duty towards God? Ans My duty towards God is, to believe in him to fear him; and to love him with all my heart with all my mind, with all my soul, and with all my strength; to worship him: to give him thanks; to put my whole trust in him; to call upon him; to honour his holy Name and his Word; and to serve him truly all the days of my life.

Quest What is thy duty towards thy neighbour?

Ans My duty towards my neighbour is, to love him as myself, and to do to all men as I would they should do unto me: To love, honour, and succour my father and mother: To honour and obey the Civil Authority: To submit myself to all my governors, teachers, spiritual pastors, and masters: To order myself lowly and reverently to all my betters: To hurt nobody by word or deed: To be true and just in all my dealings: To bear no malice nor hatred in my heart: To keep my hands from picking and stealing, and my tongue from evil speak. ing, lying, and slandering: To keep my body in temperance, soberness, and chastity Not to covet nor desire other men's goods; but to learn and labour truly to get mine own living, and to do my duty in that state of life unto which it shall please God to call me.

Catechist. My good child, know this, that thou art not able to do these things of thyself, nor to walk in the Commandments of God, and to serve him, without his special Grace, which thou must learn at all times to call for by diligent Prayer: Let me hear, therefore, if thou canst say the Lord's Prayer.

Answer

UR 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 tres. passes, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temp tation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Quest. What desirest thou of God in this Prayer?

Ans I desire my Lord God, our heavenly Father, who is the giver of al goodness, to send his grace unto me and to all people; that we may worship him, serve him, and obey him. as we ought to do: And I pray unto God, that he will send us all things that are needful both for our souls and bodies: and that he will be merciful unto us, and forgive us our sins; and that it will please him to save and defend us in all dangers both of soul and body; and that he will keep us from all sin and wickedness, and from our spiritual enemy, and from everlast ing death: And this I trust he will do of his merey and goodness, through our Lord Jesus Christ; and therefore I say, Amen: So be it.

HOW

Question.

TOW many Sacraments hath Christ ordained in his Church? Ans Two only, as generally necessary to salvation; that is to say, Baptism, and the Supper of the Lord

Quest. What meanest thou by this word Sacrament?

Ans. I mean an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace, given unto us; ordained by Christ himself; as a means whereby we receive the same, and a pledge to assure us thereof. Quest How many parts are there in a Sacrament?

Ans. Two; the outward visible sign, and the inward spiritual grace.

Quest What is the outward visible sign or form in Baptis n?

Ans Water; wherein the person is baptized, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Quest. What is the inward and spiritual grace?

Ans A death unto sm, and a new birth unto righteousness: For being by na

ture born in sin, and the children of wrath, we are hereby made the children of grace.

Guest. What is required of persons to be baptized?

Repentance, whereby they for sake sin; and Faith, whereby they stead. fastly believe the promises of God made to them in that Sacrament.

Quest Why then are Infants bapuzed, when by reason of their tender age they cannot perform them "

Ans. Because they promise them both by their sureties; which prom ise, when they come to age, themselves are bound to perform

Quest Wh was the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper ordained?

Ans. For the continual remembrance of the sacrifice of the death of Christ. and of the benefits which we receive thereby

Quest. What is the outward part or sign of the Lord's Supper?

Ans Bread and Wine, which the Lord hath commanded to be received.

uest What is the inward part or thing signified?

Ans The Body and Blood of Christ, which are spiritually taken and received by the faithful in the Lord's Supper.

Quest What are the benefits whereof we are partakers thereby

Ans. The strengthening and refreshing of our souls by the Body and Blood of Christ as our bodies are by the bread and wine.

Quest. What is required of those who come to the Lord's Supper?

Ans. To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, steadfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy, through Christ, with a thankful remem. brance of his death; and be in charity with all men.

The Minister of every Parish shall diligently upon Sundays and Holy Days, or on some other convenient occasions, openly in the Church, instruct or examine so many Children of his Parish, sent unto him, as he shall think convenient, in some part of this Catechism

And all Fathers, Mothers, Masters, and Mistresses shall cause their Children, Servants, and Apprentices, who hure not learned then Catechism, to come to the Church at the time appointed, and obediently to hear, and to he ordered by the Minister, until such time as they have learned all that is here appointed for them to learn

So soon as Children are come to a competent age, and can say the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, and can answer to the other questions of this short Catechism, they shall he brought to the Bishop.

And whensverer the Bishop shall give knowledge for Children to be brought unto him for their Confirmation, the Minister of every Parish shall either bring, or send in writing, with his hand subscribed thereunto. the Names of all such Persons with in his Parish, as he shall think fit to be presented to the Bishop to be confirmed.

THE ORDER OF

CONFIRMATION,

OR

Laying on of Hands upon those who are baptized, and come to Years of Discretion.

Upon the Day appointed, all that are to be then confirard, heing placed and standing in order before the Bishop: e, or some other Minister appointed by kim, shall read this preface following: the end that confirmation may be ministered to the mor. edifying of such as shall receive it. the Church hath thought good to order. that none shall be confirmed, but such as can say the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments; and can also an i

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fure the Bishop, he shall lay his hands upon the head of enery one severally, saying

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EFEND. O Lord, this thy Child [or, this thy servant] with thy hea venly grace; that he may continue thine for ever. and daily increase in thy Holy Spirit more and more, until he come unto thy everlasting kingdom.

Then shall the Bishop say,
The Lord be with you.
Ans And with thy spirit.

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swer to such other Questions, as m the¶And ail kneeling down, the Bishop shall short Catechism are contained: Which order is very convenient to be observed; to the end that children, being now come to the years of discretion, and having learned what their Godfathers and Godmothers promised for them in Baptism, may themselves, with their own mouth and consent, openly before the Church ratify and confirm the same; and also promise, that. by the grace of God. they will evermore endeavour themselves

lowed 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 Amen

And these Collects

faithfully to observe such things as ALMIGHTY and verliving God,

they, by their own confession. have assented unto

Then shall the Bishop say,

Dye here, in the presence of God,

and of this Congregation, renew the solemn promise and vow that ye made, or that was made in your name, at your Baptism: ratifying and confirm ing the same; and acknowledging your selves bound to believe and to do all those things which ye then undertook, or your Sponsors then undertook for yon? And every one shall audibly answer,

I do.
Bishop

UR help is in the name of the Lord;
Ans. Who hath made heaven and

earth
Bishop. Blessed be the name of the Lord:
Ans. Henceforth, world without end
Bishop Lord, hear our prayer;
Ans. And let our cry come unto thee.
Bishop Let us pray

LMIGHTY and everliving God, who

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who makest us both to will and to do those things which are good, and acceptable unto thy Divine Majesty, we make our humble supplications unto thee for these thy servants, upon whom, a' ter the example of thy holy Apostles, we have now laid our hands; to certify them by this sign, of thy favour and gracious goodness towards them thy Fatherly hand, we beseech thee, ever be over them: Let thy toly Spirit ever be with them And so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of thy Word, that in the end they may obtain everlasting life, through our Lord Jesus Christ; who, with thee and the Holy Ghost, liv eth and reigneth ever one God, world without end Amen

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ALMIGHTY Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, t direct, sanctify, and govern both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy hows, and in the works of thy commandments that through thy most mighty

Abast vouchsafed to regenerate these "rotection, both here and ever, we may

be preserved in body and soul, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen

thy servants by Water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given unto them forgiveness of all their sins, strengthen them, we beseech thee, O Lord, with¶Then the Bishop shall bless them, saying

the Holy Ghost, the Comforter and daily increase in them thy manifold gifts of gre: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and ghostly strength, the spirit of knowledge and true godliness; and fill them, Lord, with the spirit of thy holy fear, now and for ever. Amen.

Then all of them in order kneeling be.

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thus:

THE blessing of God Almighty, the Father the Son, and the Holy Ghost. be upon you, and remain with you for ever Amien

And there shall none be admitted to the Holy Communion, until such time as he be confirmed, or be ready and desi. rous to be confirmed.

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THE FORM OF

SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY.

The laws respecting Matrimony, whether by publishing the Bans in Churches, or by License, being different in the several States; every Minister is left to the direction of those Laws, in every thing that regards the civil contract between the Parties. And when the Buns are punished, it shall be in the following form. I publish the Bans of Marriage between A. of and N. of If any of you know cause or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy Matrimony, ye are to declare it. [This is the first, second, or third time of asking.]

At the day and time appointed for Sal emnization of Matrimony, the Persons to be married shall come into the body of the Church. or shall be ready in some proper house, with their friends and neghhours; and there standing together, the Man on the right hand, and the Woman on the left, the Minister shall say,

D' EARLY beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of this company, to join together this Man and this Woman in holy Matrimony; which is commended of Saint Paul to be honourable mong all men and therefore is not by any to be entered into advisedly or lightly; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of God. Into this holy estate, these two persons present come now to be joined. If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his

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And also speaking unto the Persons who are to be married, he shall say, REQUIRE and charge you both (as ye will answer at the dreadful day of judgment, when the secrets of all hearts shall be dis losed) that if either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in Matrimo ny, ye do now confess it For be ye well assured, that if any persons are joined together otherwise than as God's word doth allow, their marriage is not lawful.

The Minister, if he shall have reason to dout of the 'awfulness of the proposed Marriage, muy demand sufficient surety for his indemnification, but if no im pediment shall he alleged, or spected, the Minister shall say to the Man, M.ILT thou have this Woman to thy wedded Wife, to live together after God's ordinance, in the holy estate of Matri.nony Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honour, and keep her. in sickness and in he dth; and, forsal ing all others keep the only unto her, so long as ye both shall five ?

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The man shall answer, I will.
Then shall the Minister say unto the
B'omun,

N. TILT thou have this Man to

W thy wedded Husband, to live

together after God's ordinance, in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou obey him, and serve him, love, honour, and keep him, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto him. so long as ye both shall live ? The Homan shull answer, I will Then shall the Minister say, Who giveth this Woman to be married to this Man?

Then shall they give their Troth to each other in this Munner:

The Minister receiving the Homan at her Father's or Friend's Hands, shal rause the Man with his Right Hand to take the Woman by her Right Hand, und to say after him as followeth

take thee to my wedded Wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and m health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my Troth

Then shall they loose their Hands, ana the Il'oman with her Right Hand taxing the Alan hy his Right Hand, shall like wise suy after the Minister:

V take thee M. to my wedded Hus band, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and to obey, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto give thee my

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is in Heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive tho who trespass against ts, And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen.

ETERNAL God, Creator and Preserver of all mankind, giver of all spiritual grace, the author of everlasting lue; send thy blessing upon these thy servants, this man and this woman, whom we bless in thy name; that as Isaac and Rebecca lived faithfully together, so these persons may surely perform and keep the vow and covenant betwixt them made, (whereof this Ring given and received is a token and pledge) and may ever remain in perfect love and peace together, and live according to thy laws, through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.

Then shall the Minister join their Right
Hunds together, and say,

Those whom God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.

Company:

ORASMUCH as M and V. have

consented together in holy Wed. lock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and thereto have given and pledged their Froth, each to the other, and have declared the same

by giving and receiving a Ring, and by joining hands; i pronounce, that they are Man and Wife in the name of the Father, and of the Son, the Holy Ghost Amen.

And the Minister shall add this Bless

ing:

YOD the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, bless, preserve, and keep you. The Lord mercifully with his favour look upon you, and fill you with all spiritual benediction and grace; that ye may so live together in this life, that in the world to come ye may have life everlasting. Amen.

THE ORDER FOR

THE VISITATION OF THE SICK.

"When any Person is sick, notice shall be given thereof to the Minister of the Parish, who, coming into the sick Perton's House, sha!! say,

EACE be to this House, and to all that dwell in it.

PEA

When he cometh into the sick Man's presence, he shall say, kneeling down,

REMEMBER DO, Lors for

ties, nor the iniquities of our forefathers Spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood; and be not angry with us for ever.

Ans. Spare us, good Lord.

Then the Minister shall say,

Let us pray

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, ave mercy upon us.

UR Father, who art in Heaven, HalKingdom 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 ev. 4men

Min. O Lord, save thy servant; Ans Who putteth his trust in thee. Min Send him help from thy holy place:

Ans. And evermore mightily defend him.

Min. Let the enemy have no advantage of him;

Ans. Nor the wicked approach to hurt

him. Min. Be unto him, O Lord, a strong

tower',

Ans. From the face of his enemy.
Min. O Lord, hear our prayer;
Ans. And let our cry come unto thee.

Minister

LORD, look down from Heaven,

behold, visit, and relieve this thy servant. Look upon him with the eyes of thy merey give him comfort and sure confidence in thee; defend him from the danger of the enemy, and keep him in perpetual peace and safety, through Je. sus Christ our Lord. Amen.

HEAR us, Almighty and most merci.

ful God and Saviour: Extend thy accustomed goodness to this thy servant, who is grieved with sickness Sanctify, we beseech thee, this thy Fatherly cor rection to him; that the sense of his weakness may add strength to his faith, and seriousness to his repentance That if it shall be thy good pleasure to restore him to his former health, he may lead the residue of his life in thy fear, and to thy glory: Or else give him grace so to take thy visitation, that after this painful life ended, he may dwell with thee in life everlasting, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Then shall the Minister ea hort the sick
Person after this Form, or other like:
EARLY beloved, know this. that

and death and of all things to them pers

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