For the Conversion of Sinners.

92. Almighty GOD, we beseech Thee to hear our prayers for such as sin against Thee, or neglect to serve Thee [especially. .], that Thou wouldest vouchsafe to bestow upon them true repentance and earnest longing for Thy service. Through.

For the Lapsed.

93. O GOD of mercy, pity and pardon, GoD of love and peace, Who of Thy tenderness for mankind didst stretch forth Thy hands upon the Cross, Who didst call the Canaanitish woman and the publican to repentance; vouchsafe to convert Thy sinful servants, grant that they may confess their guilt before Thy holy Altar, and humbly seek remission of their sins. Mercifully grant them time for repentance, fruits meet thereof, and a profitable end in true contrition. Who.

94. Grant, we beseech Thee, LORD, true fruit of repentance to those who have wandered out of the way through sin, that they may obtain pardon for their offences, and be restored cleansed to Thy holy Church. Through.

95. O GOD, merciful and gracious, hear our prayers which we offer in sorrow before Thee for our perishing brother, that, turned from the error of his ways, he may be delivered from death, and that where sin abounds grace may much more abound. Through.

96. O LORD JESU CHRIST, the Good Shepherd, Who feedest with Thine Own Body those sheep which Thou hast purchased with Thine Own Blood; mercifully seek out Thy lost sheep, and bringing it back to the fold, make it fit for the eternal pastures. Who livest.

97. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who wast numbered with the transgressors, and hast vouchsafed to place on record Thy human descent through Tamar, Rahab and

99. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who desirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be converted and live, despise not the sacrifice of a troubled spirit, of a broken and contrite heart, which these penitents offer unto Thee. Stablish that which Thou hast wrought in us, and loose Thou in Heaven that which I have loosed

in Thy Name on earth. Hallow those ever more and more in Thy fear and love, whom Thou didst seek as their Shepherd when they were astray, and broughtest back on Thy shoulders. Keep them by worse than the first. Look, O LORD, Thy grace, lest their latter end be moved with compassion towards upon the sorrow of their hearts; be them; quickly bring forth the best robe and put it on them, that they may feast at Thy table, and eat

with Thee. Who livest.

For returning Penitents.

100. O GOD, Who by the Blood of Thine only SON didst redeem mankind from the power of death; quicken, we beseech Thee, the souls of all returning penitents, [especially. . . .], and receive upon their return those whom Thou didst recall when they were wandering. Hear their sighs, heal their wounds, strengthen their weakness. Grant them with such contrition to con

fess their sins, that in the day of judgment they may be found worthy of Thy glory, never more to be lost, as they have been restored by Thy love to the grace which they had forfeited. Hear us, we beseech Thee, for JESUS CHRIST's sake, our LORD.

For the Faithful Departed.

101. O LORD our Redeemer, Who hast purchased mankind with Thine own Blood, ransoming us by Thy death from the sting of death, and giving us everlasting life through Thy Resurrection; grant rest unto all who have fallen asleep in holiness, in the desert or in the cities, at sea or on land, and in all places, to kings and priests and bishops, to the solitary and the wedded, to all ages and generations, and fit them for Thy heavenly kingdom. Where

that I may freely spend and be spent for the salvation of Thy sheep. Who livest.

106. O GOD the HOLY GHOST, Who art the Giver of all good gifts; grant unto me the Spirit of Wisdom, that I may instruct Thy flock with the words of eternal truth, and the Spirit of Holiness, that I may go before them, and lead them with the FATHER and the SON, into those heavenly pastures, where Thou livest.

For the Fulfilment of Ordination
Vows.

107. O GOD, Who hast turned us from the vanities of this world, and dost kindle in us the love of our high calling; inspire our hearts, and pour into us grace to persevere in Thee, that assisted by Thy power we may fulfil the solemn vows which we have made, and abiding faithfully in our calling may arrive at those blessings which Thou hast vouchsafed to promise to those who persevere unto the end. Through.

That the Grace of Ordination may be preserved.

108. Grant, we beseech, O LORD, that as Thou hast chosen us to stand before Thee, and to serve in Thy mysteries, so we may never fall from the grace of Holy Orders which we have received of Thy bounty. Through.

A Prayer for a Priest.

104. Almighty GoD, Who didst accept the service and oblation of Thy SON, our LORD JESUS CHRIST; 109. I give Thee thanks, O mermercifully look upon the devotion ciful GOD, that Thou hast chosen and service which I, an unworthy me, an unworthy sinner, to the sinner, offer unto Thee in His Name, priestly office, and that I may beand grant that they may be accept-seech Thy mercy for myself a sinable in Thy sight, through His ner, and for Thy people. Help me, merits. Who liveth. O Almighty GoD, that I may discharge this mine office to the glory of Thy Name, and for the good of Thy people. Grant me the purity and life of angels, seeing that at my hands the Body and Blood of Thy dear SON has to be consecrated for the setting forth of

105. O LORD JESU CHRIST, the Good Shepherd, Who didst lay down Thy life for Thy sheep, and dost quicken them with the food of Thy Body and Blood; fill me, whom Thou hast appointed to keep Thy flock, with the spirit of Thy love,

pel; grant me, I beseech Thee, the

Thy heavenly glory, and for the feeding of Thy flock. Let my assistance of a wise, devout, and helpful colleague in the spiritual charge of this parish, that, bearing one another's burdens, we may ful

thoughts and intentions be alway pleasing to Thee; let my light shine before men in life and example; let me further Thine hon-fil Thy law. Through Thy mercy.

our, and the profit of souls, so far as in me lies; let me give myself watchfully unto prayer; and serve Thee, my GOD, fervently and gladly, and make provision for the spirit rather than for the flesh. Grant that I may be pure and chaste in body and soul at all times, lowly in heart, holy in conversation, that I may think little of worldly riches and be freed from earthly cares, that I may wait on Thee, my GOD, without distraction, and be more worthy to partake of Thy holy Sacrament, so that in all my doings Thou mayest be glorified. Through.

For a trustworthy Priest to take
Sole Charge.

114. Grant, O LORD, that he to whom I shall commit the care of this parish may be a good minister of JESUS CHRIST, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, and an example to believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity, that after my departing no grievous wolves may enter in among my flock, but that when I come again I may find them as I would, and rejoice greatly in their walking in truth, as we have received commandment from Thee. Through.

Against Temptations of the Flesh.

115. O LORD GOD, our Helper and Defender, help us who receive Thy Holy Sacrament by the

For Harmony with Fellow-workers. 110. O GOD, Who art Love, grant to Thy children who eat of Thy bread to bear one another's burdens in perfect goodwill, that Thy peace which passeth all under-power of the HOLY GHOST; let the standing may keep our hearts and minds in CHRIST JESUS our LORD. Who.

111. O GOD, Who makest men to be of one mind in an house, take away from us all cause of dissension, that we may keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Through.

112. O LORD, grant that Thy servants who are gathered together in Thy Name, and who eat of the same bread, may with one mind endeavour to provoke one another to love and to good works, that by their holy conversation the sweet savour of CHRIST may be shed abroad. Through the same.

For a good Assistant.

113. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who sentest Thy seventy disciples two and two together for mutual aid and comfort in preaching the Gos

strength of chastity and newness of holiness be revived in our flesh, that it, being snatched out of the hand of hell, may be presented by Thy command in the joy of the Resurrection. Through.

grievously offended, Thou wouldest stretch out unto me the right hand of Thy compassion; to the end that while I present to Thy lovingkindness this offering for my sins, Thou, O most Merciful, wilt be pleased to absolve me from the wickedness which I have committed. Through.

118. O GOD of mercy, compassion, and pardon, forgive, I beseech Thee, and pity me Thy servant; graciously be pleased to accept the offering which I present for my sins; of Thy favourable pity and tender mercy pardon whatsoever defilements I have contracted by carnal will and frailty; and grant unto me space for repentance and plenteous tears, that I may be counted worthy to receive of Thee forgiveness of my offences. Through.

purity of life, and ardent zeal for the salvation of souls, that in all good works and steadfast faith we may preach Thee, and through Thy mercy at length come unto Thee, Who art the Author and Giver of everlasting blessedness. Through.

For Boldness of Preaching.

123. O GOD, Who for the increase of faith hast made us preachers of Thy Word; grant that what we believe in our hearts unto righteousness we may confess with our mouths unto salvation. Through.

For Manliness.

124. Grant us, O LORD, that being not like children, weak and unstable, we may come to the measure of the stature of a perfect man, and discharge with vigour the work which Thou givest us to Through.

119. O GOD, Who art the SAVIOUR of all that live, Who desirest not the death of sinners, neither do. hast pleasure in the death of those that die; I humbly implore Thee to grant me pardon of my offences, that I may weep over my trespasses, and hereafter sin no more; that whensoever the last day and end of my life shall come, the holy Angel may receive me cleansed from all sin. Through.

For Charity in Work. 120. O GOD, Who by Thy holy Apostle hast taught us to be made all things to all men for the salvation of souls; mercifully grant that we, endued with the Spirit of Thy love, may win souls unto Thee, and attain eternal life. Through.

For Steadfastness in work. 121. O GOD, Who hast sent Thy servants to preach Thy Word, and to labour for the salvation of others; graciously pour Thy Spirit upon us, and endue us with Thy grace, that we may abide steadfastly in that holy calling. Through.

For Earnestness in work. 122. Grant us, O LORD, spotless

For Moral Courage.

125. Grant us, O LORD, such boldness in Thee that we may set our faces as a flint, and not be ashamed, but, contending valiantly for the truth, may out of weakness be made strong, and conquer in Thy might. Through.

Against Self-deception.

126. O GOD, Who hast warned us that the heart is deceitful above all things; give us wisdom to know our shortcomings, errors, and secret faults, and mercifully cleansing us therefrom, keep us from the temptations of spiritual pride. Through.

Against Unreality.

127. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who didst rebuke the barren figtree, bearing leaves but not fruit, vouchsafe unto us perfect sincerity in thought and deed, and grant that we may carry out in our lives what we have learnt in Thy holy Word. Through.

128. O LORD JESU CHRIST, the

LORD Whose ways are right, keep us in Thy mercy from lip-service and empty forms; from having a name that we live, but being dead. Help us to worship Thee by righteous deeds and lives of holiness; that our prayer also may be set forth in Thy sight as the incense, and the lifting up of our hands be as an evening sacrifice. Through Thy mercy.

For Practical Wisdom.

129. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who hast said that every scribe instructed unto the Kingdom of

Heaven is like unto a man that is

him it is sin; grant that I may never cause Thy flock to suffer through my sloth or self-indulgence, but that, watching unceasingly for souls as one that must give an account, may at length hear the joyful words, Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy LORD. Through Thy mercy.

132. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Who wentest about doing good, by Thy most merciful example lead us and to do good. Fill us with also, pray Thee, to show mercy charity that we may, as Thou callest us, minister to Thy poor, an householder, which bringeth be weary, keep us from weariness or pray for all men. Though we forth out of his treasure things in well doing; as we have freely new and old, grant me such judg- received, grant us grace freely to ment and discretion that I may both steadfastly uphold the ancient laws and usages of Thy Church, and also may be ready to avail myself of new means to meet the fresh wants of this time, so that we may not only be rooted and grounded in Thee, but may continue to grow up unto Thee in all things. Who livest.

130. O LORD JESU CHRIST, Whose Name is called Wonderful, give us grace, I beseech Thee, with all prostration of heart and intellect to adore Thee, Who art with

the FATHER and the HOLY GHOST

One only LORD GOD. Suffer us not to be seduced from the faith by miscalled reason, or apparent facts of science, or wit and learning of misbelievers, or subtilties of Satan. Have compassion on those who err; and give us all faith to discern Thee, hope to reach after Thee, love to cleave unto Thee the Truth: Who with the FATHER and the HOLY GHOST livest and reignest one God blessed for ever.

give, and to believe Thy Word that
receive. So in the day of Thy
it is more blessed to give than to
good pleasure may we rest from
low us. Through Thy mercy.
our labours, and our works fol-

For the Ministry of Truth and
Peace.

133. O GOD, Who dost manifest Thy power by leading the enemies of the Faith out of the darkness of error into the light of truth, and by restoring truth and concord unto the nations; we beseech Thee that that Thy peace, which passeth all we may so labour for these ends, understanding, may keep our hearts

and minds in CHRIST JESUS our LORD. Who with Thee.

For the Ministry of Love.

134. O GOD, Who raisest up in the hearts of faithful Pastors the

Spirit of Thy SoN, to preach the the distresses of the sick and sorGospel to the poor, and to relieve rowing; grant unto me, I beseech Thee, a full portion of the same When tempted to neglect duty. spirit, that in humility and love I 131. O LORD JESU CHRIST, may so minister unto their necesWho by the mouth of Thine Apos- sities, as with them to be a partle hast said that to him that know-taker of everlasting consolation. eth to do good, and doeth it not, to Through.

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