For Bishops on their Visitations. didst walk upon the sea of Galilee, Who didst calm the waves thereof, and safely bring Thy Apostles to the haven where they would be; Who also of Thy great love didst accompany Thy disciples journeying to Emmaus, and manifest Thyself to them; we humbly beseech Thee to bless all Bishops engaged in visiting their dioceses, and those that journey with them. Give Thy holy angels charge over them to keep them in all their ways. Prosper their endeavours to spread the knowledge of the Gospel among the heathen; and so fulfil our prayers for their safety and success, that they may glorify thee more and more, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one GOD, world without end. Amen. For Missions to the Heathen. LORD JESU CHRIST, Whose will it is that the multitude of the Gentiles should come to the knowledge of the truth through the preaching of Thy Gospel, be present, we beseech Thee, with those who make known Thy Name in heathen lands, and grant that those who have lived in the darkness of error may, by their ministry, be brought to the knowledge of Thee, Who art the true Light, to lighten every man that cometh into the world. Amen. THE CHURCH INVISIBLE. The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day. 0 For a Father or Mother Departed. GOD, Who hast commanded us to honour our Parents, Remember Thy servants, my Father and Mother, who have gone before us with the seal of faith, and are sleeping in the sleep of peace. To them, O LORD, and all who rest in Christ, we pray Thee to grant a place of refreshment, light, and peace; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen. RE After the Death of a Friend. OECEIVE, we beseech Thee, O LORD, merciful FATHER, the Offering which we present before Thee; and grant to the soul of Thy servant [or handmaid] whom Thou hast delivered from the corruption of the flesh, that in peace and rest he may await the Day of Resurrection; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen. On the Anniversary of the Death of a Friend. MOST merciful Father, Who hast been pleased to take unto Thyself the soul of this Thy servant [or this child]; Grant to us who are still in our pilgrimage, and who walk as yet by faith, that having served Thee with constancy on earth, we may be joined hereafter with Thy blessed saints in glory everlasting; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen. That we may profit by the Example of the Saints. RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty GOD, that the life, so that we who celebrate their solemnities may also imitate their actions; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen. That we may attain to the Fellowship of the Saints. GOD. Who permittest us to celebrate the commemo ration of all Thy Saints, grant that we Thy servants may enjoy their fellowship in eternal gladness; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen. INSTRUCTION. When hindered by some just cause from joining in the Church's Oblation at the time you are accustomed, it is well to make a Spiritual Act of Communion with the Church. The benefits of so doing are great. The Church in her Office of the Communion of the Sick teaches us that "if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness or for want of warning in due time to the Minister, or for lack of company to receive with him, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christ's Body and Blood. the Curate shall instruct him, that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed His Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving Him hearty thanks therefor, he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his soul's health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." OUTLINE OF OFFICE. The whole or parts of this may be used, as found convenient. Preparation.-Part of that given on pp. 74 and 75 may be used. Part I. The Offering of Service (pp. 76-95).—If time be short, instead of the Decalogue, use the following: Thou shalt love the LORD thy GOD with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. LORD, have mercy upon me. In the offering of your Faith, your Alms (which should be set aside for some Church purpose), and your Prayers, try to realize your union with those gathered round the Altar of your Church. Part II. The Offering of Praise (pp. 96-105).—In place of the Absolution substitute this short prayer: M AY the Almighty GOD have mercy upon me, pardon me all my sins, deliver me from all evil, and strengthen me in all good, and bring me to everlasting life, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. Part III. Union with the Oblation of Christ.-In the place of the Prayer of Humble Access and the Prayer of Consecration, say the following: Make your Intention. CHRIST my GOD and Saviour, Hindered (by reason of . . ) from joining in offering the Holy Oblation in Thy House, I desire, through Thy grace, to do this in remembrance of Thee, and in obedience to Thy command, as well as I am able. I do therefore this day join, in desire and spirit, with every Christian congregation in the world, which truly celebrates this holy Mystery. Offer Thanks to the Father. ITH them I join in giving my devoutest thanks to did not overlook lost mankind, but sent Thee, His only Son, to redeem us, and in Him has so abundantly blessed us-especially I thank Him for WT Rehearse the Acts of Redemption. WITH them I call to remembrance what Thou hast done and suffered for us; Thine Incarnation, Thy laborious Life, Thy bitter Passion, Thy Death and Resurrection, the great deliverance Thou hast thereby wrought for all mankind, and the obligations Thou hast laid upon us. I Worship the Saviour. ACKNOWLEDGE, worship, and receive Thee, O Jesus, as our heavenly Teacher, as our Example and Pattern, as our only Mediator and Advocate with GOD, and as the Sovereign Judge of all mankind. WITH Plead the Sacrifice. Church in merits of Thy all-sufficient Sacrifice with Thy Eternal Father. I rely upon that Sacrifice for the pardon of all my sins; for the assistance of the Divine Grace; for deliverance from the corruption of my own nature, and from the malice and snares of the devil; for the fellowship of the Holy Ghost: and for a blessed Resurrection; the LORD Almighty, for Thy sake, being reconciled unto me. I Offer yourself to the Lord. DEVOTE my spirit, soul, and body, to Thee, and to Thy service, beseeching Thee to give me Grace never wilfully to depart from Thy laws. I Intercede for all Men. JOIN with Thy Church, and plead the merits of Thy sacrifice, for all estates and conditions of men; that none may deprive themselves of that happiness which Thou hast purchased by Thy Death: for all Christian Kings and Governors; for all Bishops and Pastors, that they may |