consent thy holy word, and live in harmony and godly love.

VOUCHSAFE, O GOD! who art the source of all power, to bless and defend all Christian rulers and magistrates. So replenish them with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that they may perform their duties with faithfulness, that religion may flourish, and righteousness advance among us.

SHED thy grace, O Sovereign Shepherd of our souls! upon all the ministers of thy church, that they may set forth the truth and power of thy holy word, both by their life and doctrine; that they may faithfully administer thy holy sacraments, and diligently watch over the flocks committed to their charge.

WE beseech thee, of thy goodness, to succour all persons who, during this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity.

FINALLY, O Lord! we pray thee for all this congregation here present, for all thy servants who desire to be partakers at thy table, and for all who show forth the death of their Saviour, and wait for his last and glorious coming; that through the communion in the death of thy Son, and through the efficacy of the precious blood which he shed upon the cross, we may be delivered from the wrath to come, and be found worthy to be received, with all thine elect, into the glory of thy kingdom.

HEAR US, O God, our Father! in the name of

Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Intercessor, who hath taught us to pray, saying:

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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LMIGHTY God! Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, before whom we now come to partake of the sacrament of the death of thy Son, graciously hear the confession of our sins. We acknowledge, O Lord! our unworthiness; we deplore the enormity and number of the sins which we have committed against thee; and we do not presume to come to thy holy sacrament, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy great compassion. Have mercy upon us, O merciful Father! have mercy upon us. Pardon us, for the love of Jesus Christ; and give us grace this day, so to receive these sacred mysteries of bread and wine, that being united to thy holy Son through faith, we may live in him and he in us. We beseech thee to hear us, for the sake of the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. The Minister shall then give the following invitation :

E who truly repent of your sins, and rely wtth confidence on the mercy of God; who also are

in sincere charity with all your neighbours; and are resolved, to conform your lives more and more to the commandments of God; draw near, and partake of the holy communion of the body and blood of our Lord.

The People shall then come to the Table.

The Minister shall then say,

Let us pray.

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ALMIGHTY God and Heavenly Father! who,

through thy great mercy, didst deliver up thy Son to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption, we ascribe unto thee all glory and praise, through Jesus Christ our Lord; who offered up his own body as a sacrifice for the sins of the whole world, and commanded that a perpetual memorial of his death should be kept in his church, until his coming at the last day: For, the same night in which he was betrayed, he took bread;* and when he had given thanks to thee, O Eternal Father! he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise. after supper, he took me.† the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; for this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for

*Here the Minister takes the bread in his hands.

+ Here the Minister partakes of the bread, and gives bread to other Ministers, who may be at the table with him.

Here he takes the cup.

many, for the remission of sins; this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

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Then the Minister shall deliver the Communion to the People; and shall say,

In giving the Bread.

REMEMBER that Jesus Christ, thy Saviour, died for thee, and be thankful.

In giving the Cup.

REMEMBER that Jesus Christ, thy Saviour, shed his blood for thee, and be thankful.

The Communicants having returned to their Pews, a Hymn shall be sung; during which, offerings for the Poor may be received.

After which, the Minister shall say,

Let us pray.

EAVENLY Father! we bless thee that thou

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hast been pleased so to favour us miserable sinners, as to receive us at the communion of thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord; who of God, is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, sanctification and redemption. We bless thee, for having given him unto us as the bread of eternal life. Give us grace, never to forget these great benefits, but rather, having them graven upon the table of our hearts, to grow constantly in faith, and be fruitful in every good work, that our lives may be devoted to the advance

* Here he drinks of the cup, and gives it to the other Ministers.

ment of thy glory, and to the edification of our neighbour; through the same Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee, God blessed for ever and ever. Amen.

Then shall be sung the following Doxology; during which all stand.

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LORY be to God on high, and on earth peace,

good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.

O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou, who takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou, who sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.

For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father.

Amen.

The Minister shall then give the following

EXHORTATION TO THOSE WHO HAVE COMMUNED.

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The People continue to stand.

NOW exhort and beseech you, my beloved breth

ren, by the mercies of God, and by the love of