Introits, Collects, And Graduals For The Church Year

Introits, Collects, And Graduals
For The Church Year
First Sunday In Advent
Introit
Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in Thee.
Let me not be ashamed: let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Yea, let none that wait on Thee: be ashamed.
Psalm. Show me Thy ways, O Lord: teach me Thy paths.
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.
Collect
Stir up, we beseech Thee, Thy power, O Lord, and come, that by Thy
protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and
saved by Thy mighty deliverance; who livest and reignest with the Father
and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.
Epistle: Rom. 13:11-14
Gradual
All they that wait on Thee shall not be ashamed, O Lord.

V. Show me Thy ways, O Lord: teach me Thy paths. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
V. Show us Thy mercy, O Lord: and grant us Thy salvation. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 21:1-9
Second Sunday In Advent
Introit
Daughter of Zion: behold, thy Salvation cometh. The Lord shall cause His
glorious voice to be heard: and ye shall have gladness of heart.
Psalm. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel: Thou that leadest Joseph like a
flock.
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.
Collect
Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Thine only-begotten
Son, so that by His coming we may be enabled to serve Thee with pure
minds; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 15:4-13
Gradual
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined: our God shall come.
V. Gather My saints together unto Me: those that have made a covenant
with Me by sacrifice. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

V. The powers of heaven shall be shaken: and then shall they see the Son
of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 21:25-36
Third Sunday In Advent
Introit
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Let your moderation be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand.
Be careful for nothing: but in everything, by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.
Psalm. Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast
brought back the captivity of Jacob.
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.
Collect
Lord, we beseech Thee, give ear to our prayers and lighten the darkness of
our hearts by Thy gracious visitation; who livest and reignest with the
Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.
Epistle: 1 Cor. 4:1-5
Gradual
Thou that dwellest between the cherubim, shine forth: stir up Thy strength
and come.

V. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel: Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Stir up Thy strength: and come and save us. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 11:2-10
Fourth Sunday In Advent
Introit
Drop down, ye heavens, from above: and let the skies pour down
righteousness.
Let the earth open: and bring forth salvation.
Psalm. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament
showeth His handiwork.
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.
Collect
Stir up, O Lord, we beseech Thee, Thy power, and come and help us with
Thy great might, that by Thy grace whatsoever is hindered by our sins may
be speedily accomplished through Thy mercy and satisfaction; who livest
and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world
without end.
Epistle: Phil. 4:4-7
Gradual

The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him: to all that call upon Him
in truth.
V. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless
His holy name. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Thou art my Help and my Deliverer: make no tarrying, O my God.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 1:19-28
Other Collects For The Season
Of Advent
Mercifully hear, O Lord, the prayers of Thy people, that, as they rejoice
in the advent of Thine only-begotten Son according to the flesh, so when
He cometh a second time in His majesty, they may receive the reward of
eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth,
etc.
O God, who dost gladden us with the yearly anticipation of our
redemption, grant that we who now joyfully receive Thine only-begotten
Son as our Redeemer may also behold Him without fear when He cometh
as our Judge; who liveth, etc.
Most merciful God, who hast given Thine eternal Word to be made
incarnate of the pure Virgin, grant unto Thy people grace to put away
fleshly lusts that so they may be ready for Thy visitation; through the same
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.

Christmas Day, The Feast Of
The Nativity Of Our Lord
Introit
Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be
upon His shoulder.
And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God:
the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.
Psalm. Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous
things.
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.
The Lord hath said unto Me: Thou art My Son, this day have I begotten
Thee.
Psalm. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is
clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself.
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.
Collect For Christmas Night
O God, who hast made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of
the true Light, grant, we beseech Thee, that, as we have known on earth the
mysteries of that Light, we may also come to the fullness of its joys in
heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Collect For Christmas Day

Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the new birth of Thine only-
begotten Son in the flesh may set us free, who are held in the old bondage
under the yoke of sin; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,
who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Titus 2:11-14 or Is. 9:2-7
Gradual
Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy power: in the beauties of
holiness from the womb of the morning.
V. The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou at My right hand: until I make
Thine enemies Thy footstool. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The Lord hath said unto Me, Thou art My Son: this day have I
begotten Thee. Hallelujah!
Gradual
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God: make a joyful
noise unto the Lord, all the earth.
V. The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He
openly showed in the sight of the heathen. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Oh, come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us worship and bow down
before Him.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 2:1-14
Second Christmas Day
(The Introit and Collect are the same as for Christmas Day)

Epistle: Titus 3:4-7
Gradual
Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord: God is the Lord which
hath showed us light.
V. This is the Lord's doing: it is marvelous in our eyes. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
V. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed
with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 2:15-20
Sunday After Christmas
Introit
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord,
forever.
Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.
Psalm. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is
clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself.
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.
Collect
When all was still, and it was midnight: Thine almighty Word, O Lord,
descended from the royal throne.

Psalm. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is
clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself.
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.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, direct our actions according to Thy good
pleasure, that in the name of Thy beloved Son we may be made to abound
in good works; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Gal. 4:1-7
Gradual
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into Thy lips.
V. My heart is inditing a good matter, I speak of the things which I have
made touching the King: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
V. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed
with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 2:33-40
The Circumcision And The
Name Of Jesus (New Year's
Day)

Introit
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth: who hast set
Thy glory above the heavens.
What is man that Thou art mindful of him: and the Son of Man that
Thou visitest Him?
Psalm. Thou, O Lord, art our Father and our Redeemer: Thy name is
from everlasting.
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.
Or:
At the name of Jesus every knee should bow of things in heaven and things
in earth and things under the earth: and every tongue should confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Psalm. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy name in all the earth.
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.
Collects
O Lord God, who for our sakes hast made Thy blessed Son, our Savior,
subject to the Law and caused Him to endure the circumcision of the flesh,
grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit that our hearts may be pure from
all sinful desires and lusts; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, who liveth, etc.
Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son, lest He break the Law which
He had come to fulfill, was this day circumcised, grant that He may ever
defend our minds against all allurements of the flesh by the power of His
grace; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
God, who hast made Thine only-begotten Son the Savior of mankind and
didst give Him the name of Jesus, mercifully grant that we who worship His

name on earth may joyfully behold Him in heaven; through the same, etc.
Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh down every good
and perfect gift, we give Thee thanks for all Thy benefits, temporal and
spiritual, bestowed upon us in the year past, and we beseech Thee of Thy
goodness, grant us a favorable and joyful year, defend us from all dangers
and adversities, and send upon us the fullness of Thy blessing; through
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Gal. 3:23-29
Gradual
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God: make a joyful
noise unto the Lord, all the earth.
V. The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He
openly showed in the sight of the heathen. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in times past
unto the fathers by the prophets: hath in these last days spoken unto us by
His Son. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 2:21
Sunday After New Year
(The Introit and Collect are the same as for the Sunday after Christmas)
Epistle: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Gradual
Save us, O Lord, our God, and gather us from among the heathen: to give
thanks unto Thy holy name and to triumph in Thy praise.

V. Thou, O Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer: Thy name is from
everlasting. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless
His holy name forever. Hallelujah.
Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23
The Epiphany Of Our Lord
Introit
Behold, the Lord, the Ruler, hath come: and the kingdom and the power and
the glory are in His hand.
Psalm. Give the King Thy judgments, O God: and Thy righteousness
unto the King's Son.
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.
Collect
O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest Thine only-begotten Son
to the Gentiles, mercifully grant that we, who know Thee now by faith, may
after this life have the fruition of Thy glorious Godhead; through the same
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Is. 60:1-6
Gradual
All they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and incense: and they
shall show forth the praises of the Lord.

V. Arise, shine, O Jerusalem: for the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. We have seen His star in the East: and are come with gifts to worship
the Lord. Hallelujah.
Gospel: Matt. 2:1-12
First Sunday After The
Epiphany
Introit
I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne: high and lifted up.
And I heard the voice of a great multitude, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord
God Omnipotent reigneth.
Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord
with gladness.
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.
Or:
On a throne, high and lifted up, I saw a Man sitting, whom the multitude of
angels adores, singing together: Behold, His dominion endureth forever.
Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord
with gladness.
Collect

O Lord, we beseech Thee mercifully to receive the prayers of Thy people
who call upon Thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what
things they ought to do and also may have grace and power faithfully to
fulfill the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 12:1-5
Gradual
Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous
things: and blessed be His glorious name forever.
V. The mountains shall bring peace to Thy people: and the hills
righteousness. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with
gladness. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 2:41-52
Second Sunday After The
Epiphany
(The Introit, Collect,
Epistle: Gradual, and Gospel for the Transfiguration of our Lord,
given under the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, shall be used
on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany in each year, except
when there is only one Sunday after the Epiphany)
Introit
All the earth shall worship Thee: and shall sing unto Thee, O God.

They shall sing to Thy name: O Thou Most High.
Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor
of His name, make His praise glorious.
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.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and
earth, mercifully hear the supplications of Thy people and grant us Thy
peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 12:6-16
Gradual
The Lord sent His Word and healed them: and delivered them from their
destructions.
V. Oh, that men would praise the Lord for His goodness: and for His
wonderful works to the children of men! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Praise ye Him, all His angels: praise ye Him, all His hosts. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 2:1-11
Third Sunday After The
Epiphany
Introit

Worship Him, all ye His angels: Zion heard and was glad.
The daughters of Judah rejoiced: because of Thy judgments, O Lord.
Psalm. The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of isles
be glad thereof.
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.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in
all our dangers and necessities stretch forth the right hand of Thy majesty to
help and defend us; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth,
etc.
Epistle: Rom. 12:16-21
Gradual
The heathen shall fear the name of the Lord: and all the kings of the earth
Thy glory.
V. When the Lord shall build up Zion: He shall appear in His glory.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of isles be
glad thereof. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 8:1-13
Fourth Sunday After The
Epiphany

(The Introit and the Gradual are the same as for the Third Sunday after
the Epiphany)
Collect
Almighty God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great
dangers that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand
upright, grant to us such strength and protection as may support us in all
dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 13:8-10
Gospel: Matt. 8:23-27
Fifth Sunday After The
Epiphany
(The Introit and the Gradual are the same as for the Third Sunday after
the Epiphany)
Collect
O Lord, we beseech Thee to keep Thy Church and household continually in
Thy true religion that they who do lean upon the hope of Thy heavenly
grace may evermore be defended by Thy mighty power; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Col. 3:12-17
Gospel: Matt. 13:24-30

Sixth Sunday After The
Epiphany
(The Introit, Collect,
Epistle: Gradual, and Gospel for the Transfiguration of our Lord
shall be used on the last Sunday after the Epiphany in each
year, except when there is only one Sunday after the Epiphany)
Introit
The lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook.
Psalm. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts: my soul
longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord.
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.
Collect
O God, who in the glorious transfiguration of Thine only-begotten Son hast
confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers, and
who, in the voice that came from the bright cloud, didst in a wonderful
manner foreshow the adoption of sons, mercifully vouchsafe to make us
coheirs with the King of His glory and bring us to the enjoyment of the
same; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Gradual
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into Thy lips.

V. The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou at My right hand: until I
make,Thine enemies Thy footstool. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Sing unto the Lord, bless His name; show forth His salvation from
day to day:
Declare His glory among all people. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 17:1-9
Septuagesima Sunday
Introit
The sorrows of death compassed me: the sorrows of hell compassed me
about.
In my distress I called upon the Lord: and He heard my voice out of His
temple.
Psalm. I will love Thee, O Lord, my Strength: the Lord is my Rock and
my Fortress.
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.
Collect
O Lord, we beseech Thee favorably to hear the prayers of Thy people that
we, who are justly punished for our offenses, may be mercifully delivered
by Thy goodness, for the glory of Thy name; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Savior, who liveth etc:
Epistle: 1 Cor. 9:24 to 10:5

Gradual
The Lord will be a Refuge for the oppressed, a Refuge in times of trouble:
and they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee; for Thou, Lord,
hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.
V. For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor
shall not perish forever. Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail.
Tract. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my
voice.
V. Let Thine ears be attentive: to the voice of my supplications.
V. If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities: O Lord, who shall stand?
V. But there is forgiveness with Thee: that Thou mayest be feared.
Gospel: Matt. 20:1-16
Sexagesima Sunday
Introit
Awake, why sleepest Thou, O Lord? Arise, cast us not off forever.
Wherefore hidest Thou Thy face: and forgettest our affliction?
Our soul is bowed down to the dust: arise for our help and redeem us.
Psalm. We have heard with our ears, O God: our fathers have told us
what work Thou didst in their days.
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.
Collect

O God, who seest that we put not our trust in anything that we do,
mercifully grant that by Thy power we may be defended against all
adversity; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 2 Cor. 11:19 to 12:9
Gradual
Let the nations know that Thy name is Jehovah: Thou alone art the Most
High over all the earth.
V. O my God, make them like a wheel and like chaff before the wind.
Tract. Thou, O Lord, hast made the earth to tremble and hast broken it.
V. Heal the breaches thereof, for it shaketh.
V. That Thy beloved may be delivered, save with Thy right hand.
Gospel: Luke 8:4-15
Quinquagesima Sunday
Introit
Be Thou my strong Rock: for an house of defense to save me.
Thou art my Rock and my Fortress: therefore for Thy name's sake lead
me and guide me.
Psalm. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed:
deliver me in Thy righteousness.
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.

Collect
O Lord, we beseech Thee, mercifully hear our prayers and, having set us
free from the bonds of sin, defend us from all evil; through Jesus Christ,
Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Cor. 13:1-13
Gradual
Thou art the God that doest wonders: Thou hast declared Thy strength
among the people.
V. Thou hast with Thine arm redeemed Thy people: the sons of Jacob
and Joseph.
Tract. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord
with gladness.
V. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving.
V. Know ye that the Lord, He is God.
V. It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves: we are His people
and the sheep of his pasture.
Gospel: Luke 18:31-43
Ash Wednesday, The First Day
Of Lent
Introit
I will cry unto God Most High: unto God that performeth all things for me.

Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge: until these
calamities be overpast.
Psalm. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul
trusteth in Thee.
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.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that Thou hast made and
dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent, create and make in us
new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and
acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of Thee, the God of all
mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Joel 2:12-19
Gradual
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in
Thee.
V. He shall send from heaven: and save me from the reproach of him that
would swallow me up.
Tract. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins: nor reward us according to
our iniquities.
V. O Lord, remember not against us former iniquities: let Thy tender
mercies speedily come to us, for we are brought very low.
V. Help us, O God of our salvation: for the glory of Thy name.
Gospel: Matt. 6:16-21

Invocavit, The First Sunday In
Lent
Introit
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer Him: I will deliver him and honor
him.
With long life will I satisfy him: and show him My salvation.
Psalm. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High: shall abide
under the shadow of the Almighty.
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.
Collect
O Lord, mercifully hear our prayer and stretch forth the right hand of Thy
majesty to defend us from them that rise up against us; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 2 Cor. 6:1-10
Gradual
For He shall give His angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways.
V. They shall bear thee up in their hands: lest thou dash thy foot against
a stone.
Tract. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High: shall abide
under the shadow of the Almighty.
V. I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God: in
Him will I trust.

V. He shall cover thee with His feathers: and under His wings shalt thou
trust.
Gospel: Matt. 4:1-11
Reminiscere, The Second
Sunday In Lent
Introit
Remember, O Lord, Thy tender mercies and Thy loving-kindnesses: for
they have been ever of old.
Let not mine enemies triumph over me: God of Israel, deliver us out of
all our troubles.
Psalm. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in
Thee; let me not be ashamed.
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.
Collect
O God, who seest that of ourselves we have no strength, keep us both
outwardly and inwardly that we may be defended from all adversities which
may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts which may assault and
hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Thess. 4:1-7
Gradual

The troubles of my heart are enlarged: oh, bring Thou me out of my
distresses.
V. Look upon mine affliction and my pain: and forgive all my sins.
Tract. Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy
endureth forever.
V. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can show forth His
praise?
V. Blessed are they that keep judgment: and he that doeth righteousness
at all times.
V. Remember me, O Lord, with the favor that Thou bearest unto Thy
people:
Oh, visit me with Thy salvation.
Gospel: Matt. 15:21-28
Oculi, The Third Sunday In Lent
Introit
Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord: for He shall pluck my feet out of the
net.
Turn Thee unto me and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate and
afflicted.
Psalm. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in
Thee; let me not be ashamed.
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.

Collect
We beseech Thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of Thy
humble servants and stretch forth the right hand of Thy majesty to be our
defense against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,
who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Eph. 5:1-9
Gradual
Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in Thy sight.
V. When mine enemies are turned back: they shall fall and perish at Thy
presence.
Tract. Unto Thee lift I up mine eyes, O Thou that dwellest in the
heavens: have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
Gospel: Luke 11:14-28
Laetare, The Fourth Sunday In
Lent
Introit
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem and be glad with her: all ye that love her.
Rejoice for joy with her: all ye that mourn for her.
Psalm. I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of
the Lord.
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.
Collect
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who for our evil deeds do
worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of Thy grace may
mercifully be relieved; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth,
etc.
Epistle: Gal. 4:21-31
Gradual
I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of the Lord.
V. Peace be within thy walls: and prosperity within thy palaces.
Tract. They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion: which cannot
be removed, but abideth forever.
V. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem: so the Lord is round
about His people from henceforth even forever.
Gospel: John 6:1-15
Judica, The Fifth Sunday In
Lent (passion Sunday)
Introit
Judge me, O God: and plead my cause against an ungodly nation.
Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man: for Thou art the God
of my strength.

Psalm. Oh, send out Thy light and Thy truth: let them lead me; let them
bring me unto Thy holy hill.
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.
Collect
We beseech Thee, Almighty God, mercifully to look upon Thy people, that
by Thy great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore both
in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Heb. 9:11-15
Gradual
Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: teach me to do Thy will.
V. He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, Thou liftest me up above
those that rise up against me: Thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Tract. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth.
V. May Israel now say: many a time have they afflicted me from my
youth.
V. Yet they have not prevailed against me.
Gospel: John 8:46-59
Palmarum, The Sixth Sunday In
Lent
Introit

Be not Thou far from me, O Lord: O my Strength, haste Thee to help me.
Save me from the lion's mouth: and deliver me from the horns of the
unicorns.
Psalm. My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me? Why art Thou
so far from helping Me?
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.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast sent Thy Son, our Savior Jesus
Christ, to take upon Him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross that all
mankind should follow the example of His great humility, mercifully grant
that we may both follow the example of His patience and also be made
partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Phil. 2:5-11
Gradual
Thou hast holden me by my right hand: Thou shalt guide me with Thy
counsel and afterward receive me to glory.
V. Truly, God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart: but
as for me, my feet were almost gone, my steps had well-nigh slipped; for I
was grieved at the ungodly.
Tract. My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?
V. Why art Thou so far from helping Me: and from the words of My
roaring?
V. I am a worm and no man: a reproach of men and despised of the
people.
V. Be not Thou far from Me, O Lord; O My Strength, haste Thee to help
Me.

V. I will declare Thy name unto My brethren: in the midst of the
congregation will I praise Thee. _
V. They shall come and shall declare His righteousness unto a people
that shall be born: that He hath done this.
Gospel: Matt. 21:1-9
Monday Of Holy Week
Introit
Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them
that fight against me.
Take hold of shield and buckler: and stand up for mine help.
Psalm. Draw out also the spear and stop the way against them that
persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy Salvation.
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.
Collect
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who amid so many
adversities do fail through our own infirmities, may be restored through the
Passion and intercession of Thine only-begotten Son; who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Is. 50:5-10
Gradual
Stir up Thyself and awake to my judgment: even unto my cause, my God
and my Lord.

V. Draw out also the spear: and stop the way against them that persecute
me.
Tract. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy name: and
deliver us and purge away our sins for Thy name's sake.
Gospel: John 12:1-23, or The Passion History
Tuesday Of Holy Week
Introit
God forbid that I should glory: save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
In Him is salvation, life, and resurrection from the dead: by Him we are
redeemed and set at liberty.
Psalm. God be merciful unto us and bless us: and cause His face to shine
upon us.
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.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, grant us grace so to pass through this holy
time of our Lord's Passion that we may obtain the pardon of our sins;
through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Jer. 11:18-20
Gradual
As for me, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and
my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

V. Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: Take hold of
shield and buckler and stand up for mine help.
Gospel: John 12:24-43, or The Passion History
Wednesday Of Holy Week
Introit
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow: of things in heaven and things
in earth and things under the earth.
For He became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross:
wherefore He is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Psalm. Hear my prayer, O Lord: and let my cry come unto Thee.
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.
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who for our evil deeds
are continually afflicted, may mercifully be relieved by the Passion of Thine
only-begotten Son, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Is. 62:11 to 63:7
Gradual
Hide not Thy face from Thy Servant; for I am in trouble: hear Me speedily.
V. Save Me, O God: for the waters are come in unto My soul; I sink in
deep mire, where there is no standing.
Tract. Hear my prayer, O Lord: and let my cry come unto Thee.

V. Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion: for the time is come to
favor her, yea, the set time is come.
Gospel: Luke 22:1 to 23:43, or The Passion History
Maundy Thursday
Introit
God forbid that I should glory: save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
In Him is salvation, life, and resurrection from the dead: by Him we are
redeemed and set at liberty.
Psalm. God be merciful unto us and bless us: and cause His face to shine
upon us.
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.
Collect
O Lord God, who hast left unto us in a wonderful Sacrament a memorial of
Thy Passion, grant, we beseech Thee, that we may so use this Sacrament of
Thy body and blood that the fruits of Thy redemption may continually be
manifest in us; Thou, Who livest, etc.
Epistle: 1 Cor. 11:23-32
Gradual
Christ hath humbled Himself and become obedient unto death: even the
death of the cross.

V. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him: and given Him a name
which is above every name.
Or:
He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious
and full of compassion.
V. He hath given meat unto them that fear Him: He will ever be mindful
of His covenant.
V. My flesh is meat indeed, and My blood is drink indeed: he that eateth
My flesh and drinketh My blood dwelleth in Me and I in him.
Gospel: John 13:1-15, or The Passion History
Good Friday
Introit
Surely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows: He was wounded
for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities.
All we like sheep have gone astray: and the Lord hath laid on Him the
iniquity of us all.
Psalm. Hear my prayer, O Lord: and let my cry come unto Thee.
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.
(Or the Introit for Tuesday of Holy Week may be used)
Collects

Almighty God, we beseech Thee graciously to behold this Thy family, for
which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed and given up into
the hands of wicked men and to suffer death upon the cross; through the
same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Merciful and everlasting God, who hast not spared Thine only Son, but
delivered him up for us all that He might bear our sins upon the cross, grant
that our hearts may be so fixed with steadfast faith in Him that we may not
fear the power of any adversaries; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast willed that Thy Son should bear
for us the pains of the cross that Thou mightest remove from us the power
of the adversary, help us so to remember and give thanks for our Lord's
Passion that we may obtain remission of sins and redemption from
everlasting death; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Is. 52:13 to 53:12
Gradual
Tract. Reproach hath broken My heart, and I am full of heaviness: and I
looked for some to take pity, but there was none, and for comforters, but I
found none.
V. Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? Behold and see if there be any
sorrow like unto My sorrow, which is done unto Me, wherewith the Lord
hath afflicted Me in the day of His fierce anger.
V. He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our
iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His
stripes we are healed.
Gospel: John 18:1 to 19:42, or The Passion History
Holy Saturday, Easter Eve

Collect
O God, who didst enlighten this most holy night with the glory of the
Lord's resurrection, preserve in all Thy people the spirit of adoption which
Thou hast given, so that, renewed in body and soul, they may perform unto
Thee a pure service; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Peter 3:17-22
Gospel: Matt. 27:57-66
Easter Day, The Feast Of The
Resurrection Of Our Lord
Introit
When I awake, I am still with Thee. Hallelujah! Thou hast laid Thine hand
upon me. Hallelujah!
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is high, I cannot attain unto
it. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Psalm. O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me: Thou knowest
my downsitting and mine uprising.
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.
Or:
He is risen, Hallelujah! Why seek ye the Living among the dead?
Hallelujah!

Remember how He spake unto you, Hallelujah! the Son of Man must be
crucified and the third day rise again. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Psalm. Thou crownedst Him with glory and honor: Thou madest Him to
have dominion over the works of Thy hands.
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.
Collects
Almighty God, who through Thine only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, hast
overcome death and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life, we humbly
beseech Thee that, as Thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by Thy
continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through the same
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who celebrate Thy
Paschal Feast, kindled with heavenly desires, may ever thirst for the
Fountain of Life, Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who celebrate the
solemnities of the Lord's resurrection may by the renewal of Thy Holy
Spirit rise again from the death of the soul; through the same Jesus Christ,
Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Cor. 5:6-8
Gradual
This is the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in it.
V. Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endureth
forever. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Christ, our Passover, is sacrificed for us.
V. Let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Mark 16:1-8

Introit
The Lord hath brought you into a land flowing with milk and honey,
Hallelujah! that His Law might be continually in your mouth. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Psalm. Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; call upon His name: make known
His deeds among the people.
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.
Collects
O God, who in the Paschal Feast hast bestowed restoration upon the world,
continue unto Thy people Thy heavenly gift that they may both attain unto
perfect freedom and advance unto life eternal; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
O God, who through the resurrection of Thy Son didst bestow life and
freedom upon the world, continue, we beseech Thee, these Thy gifts unto
Thy people that they both walk in perfect freedom and attain unto life
eternal; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Acts 10:34-41
Gradual
This is the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in it.
V. Let Israel now say: that His mercy endureth forever. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
V. Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us by the way:
and while He opened to us the Scriptures? Hallelujah!

Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Easter Tuesday
Introit
He gave them to drink of the water of wisdom, and they will be
strengthened thereby, and they shall not be moved, Hallelujah! and it will
exalt them forever. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Psalm. Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; call upon His name: make known
His deeds among the people.
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.
Collects
Almighty God, who through the resurrection of Thy Son didst secure peace
for our troubled conscience, grant unto us evermore this peace, that, trusting
in the merit of Thy Son, we at length come unto the perfect peace of heaven
through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
O almighty and eternal God, who hast bestowed on us the paschal
mysteries in the token of the covenant of man's redemption, give us the will
to show forth in our lives that which we profess with our lips; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
O almighty and eternal God, who through the resurrection of Thy Son
hast sealed the covenant of man's reconciliation, grant unto us who joy in
this Thy covenant grace to show forth in our lives that which we profess
with our lips; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth,
etc.
Epistle: Acts 13:26-33

Gradual
(The same as for Easter Monday)
Gospel: Luke 24:36-48
Quasimodogeniti, The First
Sunday After Easter
Introit
As newborn babes: desire the sincere milk of the Word.
Hear, O My people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt
hearken unto Me.
Psalm. Sing aloud unto God, our Strength: make a joyful noise unto the
God of Jacob.
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.
Collect
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who have celebrated the
solemnities of the Lord's resurrection may, by the help of Thy grace, bring
forth the fruits thereof in our life and conversation; through the same Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 John 5:4-10
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Christ, our Passover, is sacrificed for us. Hallelujah!

V. The angel of the Lord descended from heaven: and came and rolled
back the stone from the door and sat upon it. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Misericordias Domini, The
Second Sunday After Easter
Introit
The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord: by the word of the Lord were
the heavens made.
Psalm. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the
upright.
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.
Collect
God, who by the humiliation of Thy Son didst raise up the fallen world,
grant unto Thy faithful ones perpetual gladness, and those whom Thou hast
delivered from the danger of everlasting death do Thou make partakers of
eternal joys; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth,
etc.
Epistle: 1 Peter 2:21-25
Gradual

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Then was the Lord Jesus known of the disciples: in the breaking of
bread. Hallelujah!
V. I am the Good Shepherd: and know My sheep and am known of
Mine. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 10:11-16
Jubilate, The Third Sunday
After Easter
Introit
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of His
name; make His praise glorious.
Psalm. Say unto God, How terrible art Thou in Thy works: through the
greatness of Thy power shall Thine enemies submit themselves unto Thee.
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.
Collect
Almighty God, who showest to them that be in error the light of Thy truth
to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness, grant unto
all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's religion that they
may avoid those things that are contrary to their profession and follow all
such things as are agreeable to the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Peter 2:11-20

Gradual
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The Lord hath sent redemption unto His people. Hallelujah!
V. It behooved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead: and thus to
enter into His glory. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 16:16-23
Cantate, The Fourth Sunday
After Easter
Introit
Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous things.
The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He
openly showed in the sight of the heathen.
Psalm. His right hand and His holy arm hath gotten Him the victory.
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.
Collect
O God, who makest the minds of the faithful to be of one will, grant unto
Thy people that they may love what Thou commandest and desire what
Thou dost promise, that among the manifold changes of this world our
hearts may there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.

Epistle: James 1:16-21
Gradual
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth
valiantly. Hallelujah!
V. Christ, being raised from the dead, dieth no more: death hath no more
dominion over Him. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 16:5-15
Rogate, The Fifth Sunday After
Easter
Introit
With the voice of singing declare ye and tell this: utter it even to the end of
the earth. Hallelujah!
The Lord hath redeemed His servant Jacob: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor
of His name; make His praise glorious.
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.
Collect
O God, from whom all good things do come, grant to us, Thy humble
servants, that by Thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be

right and by Thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: James 1:22-27
Gradual
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Christ, who hath redeemed us with His blood: is risen and hath
appeared unto us. Hallelujah!
V. I came forth from the Father and am come into the world: again, I
leave the world and go to the Father. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 16:23-30
The Ascension Of Our Lord
Introit
Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? Hallelujah!
This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven shall so come in
like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Psalm. Oh, clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice
of triumph.
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.
Collects

Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe Thine
only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended into the
heavens, so may we may also in heart and mind thither ascend and with
Him continually dwell; who liveth, etc.
O King of Glory, Lord of hosts, who didst this day ascend in triumph far
above all heavens, we beseech Thee, leave us not comfortless, but send to
us the Spirit of Truth, promised of the Father; O Thou who with the Father
and the Holy Ghost livest, etc.
Epistle: Acts 1:1-11
Gradual
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. God is gone up with a shout: the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
Hallelujah!
V. Thou hast ascended on high: Thou hast led captivity captive.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Mark 16:14-20
Exaudi, The Sunday After The
Ascension
Introit
Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: Hallelujah!
When Thou saidst, Seek ye My face, my heart said unto Thee, Thy face,
Lord, will I seek: Hide not Thy face from me. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Psalm. The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear?

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.
Collect
Almighty, everlasting God, make us to have always a devout will toward
Thee and to serve Thy Majesty with a pure heart; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Gradual
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of His
holiness. Hallelujah!
V. I will not leave you comfortless: I go, and I will come again to you,
and your heart shall rejoice. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 15:26 to 16:4
Whitsunday, The Feast Of
Pentecost
Introit

The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: Hallelujah!
Let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them
exceedingly rejoice. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Psalm. Let God arise; let His enemies be scattered: let them also that
hate Him flee before Him.
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.
Collect
O God, who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people by sending to them
the light of Thy Holy Spirit, grant us by the same Spirit to have a right
judgment in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort; through
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth,
etc.
Epistle: Acts 2:1-13
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: and Thou renewest
the face of the earth. Hallelujah!
f K. (fame, HallyISpifiit, fill the hearts of the faithful: and kindle in them
the fire T . H '! ° y °Ve a e "'3
Gospel: John 14:23-31
Monday Of Whitsun Week
Introit

He fed them with the finest of the wheat, Hallelujah! and with honey out of
the rock He satisfied them. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Psalm. Sing aloud unto God, our Strength: make a joyful noise unto the
God of Jacob.
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.
Collect
O God, who didst give Thy Holy Spirit to Thine Apostles, grant unto Thy
people the performance of their petitions, so that on us, to whom Thou hast
given faith, Thou mayest bestow also peace; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Acts 10:42-48
Gradual
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The Apostles spake with other tongues the wonderful works of God.
Hallelujah!
V. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful: and kindle in them
the fire of Thy love. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 3:16-21
Tuesday Of Whitsun Week
Introit

Receive the joy of your glory, Hallelujah! giving thanks to God, Hallelujah!
who has called you to His heavenly kingdom. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Psalm. Give ear, O My people, to My Law: incline your ears to the
words of My mouth.
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.
(The Collect for Tuesday of Whitsun week is the same as for
Whitsunday)
Epistle: Acts 8:14-17
(The Gradual is the same as for Monday of Whitsun week)
Gospel: John 10:1-10
The Feast Of The Holy Trinity
Introit
Blessed be the Holy Trinity and the undivided Unity: let us give glory to
Him because He hath shown His mercy to us.
Psalm. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy name in all the earth!
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.
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: of Him and through Him and to
Him are all things.
Psalm. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy name in all the earth!

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.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us, Thy servants, grace,
by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal
Trinity and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity, we
beseech Thee that Thou wouldst lump us steadfast in this faith and
evermore defend us from all adversities; who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 11:33-36
Gradual
Blessed art Thou, O Lord, who beholdest the deep; and who dwellest
between the cherubim.
V. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven: and greatly to
be praised forever. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our fathers: and greatly to be praised
and glorified forever. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 3:145
The First Sunday After Trinity
Introit
O Lord, I have trusted in Thy mercy: my heart shall rejoice in Thy
salvation.
I will sing unto the Lord: because He hath dealt bountifully with me.

Psalm. How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord? How long wilt Thou
hide Thy face from me?
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.
Collect
O God, the Strength of all them that put their trust in Thee, mercifully
accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do nothing without Thee, grant us the help of Thy grace that in
keeping Thy commandments we may please Thee both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 John 4:16-21
Gradual
I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul, for I have sinned against
Thee.
V. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in
time of trouble. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Give ear to my words, O Lord: consider my meditation. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
The Second Sunday After
Trinity
Introit

The Lord was my Stay: He brought me forth also into a large place.
He delivered me: because He delighted in me.
Psalm. I will love Thee, O Lord, my Strength: The Lord is my Rock and
my Fortress.
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.
Collect
O Lord, who never failest to help and govern those whom Thou dost bring
up in Thy steadfast fear and love, make us to have a perpetual fear and love
of Thy holy name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 John 3:13-18
Gradual
In my distress I cried unto the Lord: and He heard me.
V. Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips: and from a deceitful tongue.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. God judgeth the righteous: and God is angry with the wicked every
day. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 14:16-24
The Third Sunday After Trinity
Introit

Turn Thee unto me and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate and
afflicted.
Look upon mine affliction and my pain: and forgive all my sins.
Psalm. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul: O my God, I trust in
Thee, let me not be ashamed.
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.
Collect
O God, the Protector of all that trust in Thee, without whom nothing is
strong, nothing is holy, increase and multiply upon us Thy mercy that, Thou
being our Ruler and Guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we
finally lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,
who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Gradual
Cast thy burden upon the Lord: and He shall sustain thee.
V. I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me: He hath delivered
my soul in peace. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. I will love Thee, O Lord my Strength: the Lord is my Rock and my
Fortress and my Deliverer. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
The Fourth Sunday After Trinity

Introit
The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the
strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine
enemies and my foes, came upon me: they stumbled and fell.
Psalm. Though an host should encamp against me: my heart shall not
fear.
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.
Collect
Grant, O Lord, we beseech Thee, that the course of this world may be so
peaceably ordered by Thy governance that Thy Church may joyfully serve
Thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ. Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 8:18-23
Gradual
Forgive our sins, O Lord: lest the heathen say, Where is their God?
V. Help us, O God of our salvation: and for the glory of Thy name
deliver us. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. O God, Thou sittest in the throne, judging right: be a Refuge for the
oppressed in times of trouble. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 6:36-42
The Fifth Sunday After Trinity

Introit
Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: Thou hast been my Help.
Leave me not, neither forsake me: O God of my salvation.
Psalm. The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear?
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.
Collect
O God, who hast prepared for them that love Thee such good things as pass
man's understanding, pour into our hearts such love toward Thee that we,
loving Thee above all things, may obtain Thy promises, which exceed all
that we can desire; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth,
etc.
Epistle: 1 Peter 3:8-15
Gradual
Behold, O God, our Shield: and look upon Thy servants.
V. O Lord God of hosts: hear our prayer. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The king shall joy in Thy strength: and in Thy salvation, how greatly
shall he rejoice! Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 5:141
The Sixth Sunday After Trinity
Introit

The Lord is the Strength of His people: He is the saving Strength of His
anointed.
Save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance: feed them also and lift
them up forever.
Psalm. Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord, my Rock; be not silent unto me:
lest, if Thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
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.
Collect
Lord of all power and might, who art the Author and Giver of all good
things, mun in our hearts the love of Thy name, increase in us true religion,
nourish us with all goodness, and of Thy great mercy keep us in the same;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 6:3-11
Gradual
Return, O Lord, how long? And let it repent Thee concerning Thy servants.
V. Lord, Thou hast been our Dwelling Place in all generations.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver
me in Thy righteousness; bow down Thine ear to me, deliver me speedily.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 5:20-26
The Seventh Sunday After
Trinity

Introit
Oh, clap your hands, all ye people! Shout unto God with the voice of
triumph.
Psalm. He shall subdue the people under us: and the nations under our
feet.
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.
Collect
O God, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven
and earth, we humbly beseech Thee to put away from us all hurtful things
and to give us those things which be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ,
Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 6:19-23
Gradual
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
V. Look unto Him and be lightened: and let your faces not be ashamed.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Oh, clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of
triumph. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Mark 8:1-9
The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Introit

We have thought of Thy loving-kindness, O God: in the midst of Thy
Temple.
According to Thy name, O God, so is Thy praise unto the ends of the
earth: Thy right hand is full of righteousness.
Psalm. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised: in the city of our
God, in the mountain of His holiness.
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.
Collect
Grant to us, Lord, we beseech Thee, the Spirit to think and do always such
things as are right, that we, who cannot do anything that is good without
Thee, may by Thee be enabled to live according to Thy will; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 8:12-17
Gradual
Be Thou my strong Rock: for an house of defense to save me.
V. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be ashamed.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Give ear, O My people, to My Law: incline your ears to the words of
My mouth. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 7:15-23
The Ninth Sunday After Trinity

Introit
Behold, God is mine Helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in Thy truth, O
Lord.
Psalm. Save me, O God, by Thy name: and judge me by Thy strength.
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.
Collect
Let Thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of Thy humble
servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such
things as shall please Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Cor. 10:6-13
Gradual
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth: who hast set
Thy glory above the heavens. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: that delighteth greatly in His
commandments. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 16:1-9
The Tenth Sunday After Trinity
Introit

As for me, I will call upon God; and He shall hear my voice: He hath
delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me.
God shall hear and afflict them, even He that abideth of old: Cast thy
burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.
Psalm. Give ear to my prayer, O God: and hide not Thyself from my
supplication.
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.
Collect
O God, who declarest Thine almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and
pity, mercifully grant unto us such a measure of Thy grace that we, running
the way of Thy commandments, may obtain Thy gracious promises and be
made partakers of Thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Cor. 12:1-11
Gradual
Keep me, O Lord, as the apple of the eye: hide me under the shadow of Thy
wings.
V. Let my sentence come forth from Thy presence: let Thine eyes behold
the things that are equal. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. O Lord God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before Thee.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 19:41-48

The Eleventh Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
God is in His holy habitation: He is God who setteth the solitary in families.
The God of Israel is He that giveth strength: and power unto His people.
Psalm. Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered: let them also that
hate Him flee before Him.
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.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who art always more ready to hear than we
to pray and art wont to give more than either we desire or deserve, pour
down upon us the abundance of Thy mercy, forgiving us those things
whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we
are not worthy to ask but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ,
Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Cor. 15:1-10
Gradual
My heart trusteth in God, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly
rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise Him.
V. Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord, my Rock: be not silent to me; hear the
voice at my supplications. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Lord, Thou hast been our Dwelling Place in all generations.
Hallelujah!

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity
Introit
Make haste, O God, to deliver me: make haste to help me, O Lord.
Let them be ashamed and confounded: that seek after my soul.
Psalm. Let them be turned backward and put to confusion: that desire
my hurt.
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.
Collect
Almighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that Thy faithful
people do unto Thee true and laudable service, grant, we beseech Thee, that
we may so faithfully serve Thee in this life that we fail not finally to attain
Thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: 2 Cor. 3:4-11
Gradual
I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my
mouth.
V. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear
thereof and be glad. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

V. Sing aloud unto God, our Strength: make a joyful noise unto the God
of Jacob. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Mark 7:31-37
The Thirteenth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Have respect, O Lord, unto Thy covenant: oh, let not the oppressed return
ashamed!
Arise, O God, plead Thine own cause: and forget not the voice of Thine
enemies.
Psalm. O God, why hast Thou cast us off forever? Why doth Thine
anger smoke against the sheep of Thy pasture?
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.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and
charity; and that we may obtain that which Thou dost promise, make us to
love that which Thou dost command; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Gal. 3:15-22
Gradual

Have respect, O Lord, unto Thy covenant: oh, let not the oppressed return
ashamed!
V. Arise, O God, plead Thine own cause: and forget not the voice of
Thine enemies. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. O Lord God of my salvation: I have cried day and night before Thee.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 10:23-37
The Fourteenth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Behold, O God, our Shield, and look upon the face of Thine anointed: for a
day in Thy courts is better than a thousand.
Psalm. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! My soul
longeth, yea, even fainteth, for the courts of the Lord.
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.
Collect
Keep, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy Church with Thy perpetual mercy;
and because the frailty of man without Thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by
Thy help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable to our
salvation; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Gal. 5:16-24

Gradual
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises unto Thy
name, O Most High.
V. To show forth Thy loving-kindness in the morning: and Thy
faithfulness every night. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Praise waiteth for Thee, O God, in Zion: and unto Thee shall the vow
be performed. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
The Fifteenth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me: O Thou, my God, save Thy servant
that trusteth in Thee.
Be merciful to me, O Lord: for I cry unto Thee daily.
Psalm. Rejoice the soul of Thy servant: for unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift
up my soul.
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.
Collect
O Lord, we beseech Thee, let Thy continual pity cleanse and defend Thy
Church; and because it cannot continue in safety without Thy help, preserve

it evermore by Thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Gal. 5:25 to 6:10
Gradual
It is better to trust in the Lord: than to put confidence in man.
V. It is better to trust in the Lord: than to put confidence in princes.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise, even with my
glory. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 6:24-34
The Sixteenth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto Thee daily.
For Thou, Lord, art good and ready to forgive: and plenteous in mercy
unto all them that call upon Thee.
Psalm. Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
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.
Lord, we pray Thee that Thy grace may always go before and follow
after us and make us continually to be given to all good works; through
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.

Epistle: Eph. 3:13-21
Gradual
The heathen shall fear the name of the Lord: and all the kings of the earth
Thy glory.
V. When the Lord shall build up Zion: He shall appear in His glory.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: He is their Help and their
Shield. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 7:11-17
The Seventeenth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Righteous art Thou, O Lord: and upright are Thy judgments.
Deal with Thy servant: according to Thy mercy.
Psalm. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the Law of the
Lord.
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.
Collect
Lord, we beseech Thee, grant Thy people grace to withstand the
temptations of the devil and with pure hearts and minds to follow Thee, the

only God; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Eph. 4:1-6
Gradual
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord: and the people whom He hath
chosen for His own inheritance.
V. By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made: and all the host of
them by the Breath of His mouth. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth
valiantly. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 14,141
The Eighteenth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Reward them that wait for Thee, O Lord: and let Thy prophets be found
faithful.
Hear the prayer of Thy servants: and of Thy people Israel.
Psalm. I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of
the Lord.
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.
Collect

O God, forasmuch as without Thee we are not able to please Thee,
mercifully grant that Thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our
hearts; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Cor. 1:4-9
Gradual
I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of the Lord.
V. Peace be within thy walls: and prosperity within thy palaces.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Oh, praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 22:34-46
The Nineteenth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Say unto my soul, I am thy Salvation: The righteous cry, and the Lord
heareth.
He delivereth them out of their troubles: He is their God forever and
ever.
Psalm. Give ear, O My people, to My Law: incline your ears to the
words of My mouth.
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.

Collect
O almighty and most merciful God, of Thy bountiful goodness keep us, we
beseech Thee, from all things that may hurt us, that we, being ready, both in
body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that Thou wouldst
have done; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Eph. 4:22-28
Gradual
Let my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense: and the lifting up of my
hands as the evening sacrifice. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous
things. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 9:1-8
The Twentieth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
The Lord, our God, is righteous in all His works which He doeth: for we
obeyed not His voice.
Give glory to Thy name, O Lord: and deal with us according to the
multitude of Thy mercies.
Psalm. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised: in the city of our
God, in the mountain of His holiness.
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.
Grant, we beseech Thee, merciful Lord, to Thy faithful people pardon
and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve Thee with
a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Eph. 5:15-21
Gradual
The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord: and Thou givest them their meat in
due season.
V. Thou openest Thine hand: and satisfiest the desire of every living
thing. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my
voice. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 22:1-14
The Twenty-first Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
The whole world is in Thy power, O Lord, King Almighty: there is no man
that can gainsay Thee.
For Thou hast made heaven and earth and all the wondrous things under
the heaven: Thou art Lord of all.
Psalm. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the Law of the
Lord.

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.
Lord, we beseech Thee to keep Thy household, the Church, in continual
godliness, that through Thy protection it may be free from all adversities
and devoutly given to serve Thee in good works, to the glory of Thy name;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Eph. 6:10-17
Gradual
Lord, Thou hast been our Dwelling Place: in all generations.
V. Before the mountains were brought forth or ever Thou hadst formed
the earth and the world: even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion: which cannot be
removed, but abideth forever. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 4:46-54
The Twenty-second Sunday
After Trinity
(The Introit and Collect for the Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity, and
the Epistle, Gradual, and Gospel for the Twenty-seventh Sunday after
Trinity, shall be used on the last Sunday after Trinity in each year)
Introit
If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities: O Lord, who shall stand?

But there is forgiveness with Thee: that Thou mayest be feared, O God
of Israel.
Psalm. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my
voice.
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.
Collect
O God, our Refuge and Strength, who art the Author of all godliness, be
ready, we beseech Thee, to hear the devout prayers of Thy Church, and
grant that those things which we ask. faithfully we may obtain effectually;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Phil. 1:3-11
Gradual
Behold how good and how pleasant it is: for brethren to dwell together in
unity!
V. The Lord commanded blessing: even life forevermore. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
V. The Lord healeth the broken in heart: and bindeth up their wounds.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 18:23-35
The Twenty-third Sunday After
Trinity

Introit
I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord: thoughts of
peace and not of evil.
Then shall ye call upon Me and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto
you: and I will turn your captivity and gather you from all nations and from
all places.
Psalm. Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast
brought back the captivity of Jacob.
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.
Absolve, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy people from their offenses, that
from the bonds of our sins which by reason of our frailty we have brought
upon us we may be delivered by Thy bountiful goodness; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Phil. 3:17-21
Gradual
Thou hast saved us from our enemies: and hast put them to shame that
hated us.
V. In God we boast all the day long: and praise Thy name forever.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: He is their Help and their
Shield. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 22:15-22

The Twenty-fourth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Oh, come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord, our
Maker.
For He is our God: and we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of
His hand.
Psalm. Oh, come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to
the Rock of our salvation.
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.
Stir up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the wills of Thy faithful people that
they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of Thee be
plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth,
etc.
Epistle: Col. 1:9-14
Gradual
Thou hast delivered my soul from death: mine eyes from tears, and my feet
from falling.
V. I love the Lord: because He hath heard my voice and my supplication.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. With Thee is the fountain of life: in Thy light shall we see light.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 9:18-26

The Twenty-fifth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: deliver me from the hand
of mine enemies and from them that persecute me.
Let me not be ashamed, O Lord: for I have called upon Thee.
Psalm. In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be ashamed.
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.
Almighty God, we beseech Thee, show Thy mercy unto Thy humble
servants, that we who put no trust in our own merits may not be dealt with
after the severity of Thy judgment, but according to Thy mercy; through
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Thess. 4:13-18
Gradual
Thine enemies roar in the midst of Thy congregations: they set up their
ensigns for signs.
V. Remember Thy congregation which Thou hast purchased of old: the
rod of Thine inheritance, which Thou hast redeemed. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
V. There is a river the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God:
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 24:15-28

The Twenty-sixth Sunday After
Trinity
Introit
Save me, O God, by Thy name: and judge me by Thy strength.
Hear my prayer, O God: give ear to the words of my mouth.
Psalm. He shall reward evil to mine enemies: cut them off in Thy truth.
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.
Collect
O God, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by Thy Holy Spirit that,
being over mindful of the end of all things and the day of Thy just
judgment, we may be stirred up to holiness of living here and dwell with
Thee forever hereafter; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: 2 Peter 3:3-14 or 2 Thess. 1:3-10
Gradual
He shall call to the heavens from above: and to the earth that He may judge
His people.
V. The heavens shall declare His righteousness: for God is Judge
Himself. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The ransomed of the Lord shall come to Zion with everlasting joy
upon their lands: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and
weeping shall fly away. Hallelujah!

Gospel: Matt. 25:31-46
The Twenty-seventh Sunday
After Trinity
(The Introit and Collect for the Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity shall
be used on the last Sunday after Trinity in each year)
Epistle: 1 Thess. 5:1-11
Gradual
The King's daughter shall be brought unto the King: the virgins, her
companions that follow her, shall be brought unto Thee.
V. With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter
into the King's palace. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of
heaven: prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 25:1-13
The Festival Of Harvest
Introit
O Lord, Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness: and Thy paths drop
fatness.

Thou visitest the earth and waterest it: Thou blessest the springing
thereof.
Psalm. Praise waiteth for Thee, O God, in Zion: and unto Thee shall the
vow be performed.
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.
Collect
Almighty God, most merciful Father, who openest Thine hand and satisfiest
the desire of every living thing, we give Thee most humble and hearty
thanks that Thou hast crowned the fields with Thy blessing and hast
permitted us once more to gather in the fruits of the earth; and we beseech
Thee to bless and protect the living seed of Thy Word sown in our hearts
that in the plenteous fruits of righteousness we may always present to Thee
an acceptable thankoffering; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Deut. 26:1-11
Gradual
The eyes of all wait upon Thee: and Thou givest them their meat in due
season.
V. Thou openest Thine hand: and satisfiest the desire of every living
thing. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy
name: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

The Festival Of The
Reformation
Introit
The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our Refuge.
Therefore will not we fear though the earth be removed: and though the
mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.
Psalm. God is our Refuge and Strength: a very present Help in trouble.
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.
Collect
O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit
upon Thy faithful people, keep them steadfast in Thy grace and truth,
protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all
enemies of Thy Word, and bestow upon Christ's Church Militant Thy
saving peace; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rev. 14:6, 7
Gradual
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, in the
mountain of His holiness.
V. Walk about Zion; tell the towers thereof; mark well her bulwarks;
consider her palaces: that ye may tell it to the generation following.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

V. For this God is our God forever and ever: He will be our Guide even
unto death. Hallelujah.
Gospel: Matt. 11:12-15
A Day Of Humiliation And
Prayer
Introit
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the Lord hath spoken: I have
nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me.
They have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel
unto anger: they are gone away backward.
Psalm. If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities: O Lord, who shall
stand?
(On this day the Gloria Patri is omitted)
Collect
Almighty and most merciful God, our heavenly Father, of whose
compassion there is no end, who art long-suffering, gracious, and plenteous
in goodness and truth, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin, we have
sinned and done perversely, we have forsaken and grievously offended
Thee; against Thee, Thee only, have we sinned and done evil in Thy sight.
But we beseech Thee, O Lord, remember not against us former iniquities;
let Thy tender mercies speedily come to us, for we are brought very low;
help us, O God of our salvation, and purge away our sins for the glory of
Thy holy name and for the sake of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior,
who liveth, etc.

Epistle: Joel 2:12-19
Gradual
Seek ye the Lord while He may be found: call ye upon Him while He is
near.
V. Let the wicked forsake his way: and the unrighteous man his
thoughts.
V. And let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him:
and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.
Gospel: Matt. 6:16-21
A Day Of General Or Special
Thanksgiving
Introit
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord: praise ye the Lord.
Praise Him for His mighty acts: praise Him according to His excellent
greatness.
Psalm. Praise ye the Lord; praise God in His sanctuary: praise Him in
the firmament of His power.
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.
Collect

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose mercies are new unto us every
morning and who, though we have in no wise deserved Thy goodness, dost
abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul, give us, we pray
Thee, Thy Holy Spirit that we may heartily acknowledge Thy merciful
goodness toward us, give thanks for all Thy benefits, and serve Thee in
willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 Tim. 2:1-8
Gradual
The eyes of all wait upon Thee: and Thou givest them their meat in due
season.
V. Thou openest Thine hand: and satisfiest the desire of every living
thing. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy
name: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
The Presentation Of Our Lord
And The Purification Of Mary
(The Introit is the same as for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity)
Collects
Almighty and ever-living God, we humbly beseech Thy Majesty that, as
Thine only-begotten Son was this day presented in the Temple in the
substance of our flesh, so we may be presented unto Thee with pure and
clean hearts; by the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.

Lord God, Heavenly Father, who hast given Thy Son to be our Savior, a
Light to lighten the Gentiles, and the Glory of Thy people Israel, we
beseech Thee, enlighten our hearts, that we may know Thy grace and
fatherly will in Him toward us, and obtain everlasting life; through the same
Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Mal. 3:1-4
Gradual
We have thought of Thy loving-kindness, O God, in the midst of Thy
Temple. according to Thy name, O God, so is Thy praise unto the ends of
the earth.
V. As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of our God: in the
mountain of His holiness. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. I will worship toward Thy holy Temple: and will praise Thy name.
Hallelujah!
(If this day comes after Septuagesima, the Hallelujah and Verse of the
Gradual are omitted, and the Nunc Dimittis is used as Tract.)
Tract. Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to
Thy word.
V. For mine eyes have seen Thy Salvation.
V. Which Thou hast prepared: before the face of all people.
V. A Light to lighten the Gentiles: and the Glory of Thy people Israel.
Gospel: Luke 2:22-32
The Annunciation
Introit

All the rich among the people shall entreat Thy favor: She shall be brought
unto the King in raiment of needlework.
Her companions shall be brought unto Thee: with gladness and
rejoicing.
Psalm. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I
have made touching the King.
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.
Drop down, ye heavens, from above: and let the skies pour down
righteousness.
Let the earth open: and bring forth salvation.
Psalm. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I
have made touching the King.
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.
Collects
We beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts, that, as we have
known the incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel,
so by His cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His
resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth,
etc.
Almighty God, who didst will that agreeably to the angel's message Thy
Son become incarnate of the Virgin Mary, mercifully grant that our sinful
conception may be cleansed by His immaculate conception; through the
same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Is. 7:10-16
Gradual

There shall come forth a Rod out of the stem of Jesse: and a Branch shall
grow out of his roots.
V. Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a Son: and shall call His
name Immanuel.
Tract. The angel of the Lord came in unto Mary and said, Hail, thou that
art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
V. The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee: and the power of the Highest
shall overshadow thee. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Therefore also that Holy Thing which shall be born of thee: shall be
called the Son of God. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
The Visitation
(The Introit is the same as for the Annunciation)
Collects
Almighty God, who hast dealt wonderfully with Thy handmaiden, the
Virgin Mary, and hast chosen her to be the mother of Thy Son and hast
graciously made known that Thou regardest the poor and lowly and the
despised, grant us grace in all humility and meekness to receive Thy Word
with hearty faith and so to be made one with Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, who liveth, etc.
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord, unto Thy servants the gift of Thy
heavenly grace, that, as the Son of the Virgin Mary hath made us partakers
of salvation, we may daily grow in grace; through the same Jesus Christ,
Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.

Almighty God, who didst exalt the lowly Virgin Mary by Thy grace,
give us ever humble hearts that we may never fail of Thy grace; through the
same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Is. 11:1-5
Gradual
There shall come forth a Rod out of the stem of Jesse: and a Branch shall
grow out of his roots.
V. There shall be a Root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign to the
people: to it shall the Gentiles seek. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Blessed art thou, O Mary, among women, and blessed is the fruit of
thy womb: behold, there shall be a performance of those things which were
told thee from the Lord. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 1:39-56
Evangelists', Apostles', And
Martyrs' Days
Introit
I know whom I have believed: and am persuaded that He is able to keep
that which I have committed unto Him against that Day.
There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness: which the Lord, the
righteous Judge, shall give me.
Psalm. O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me: Thou knowest
my downsitting and mine uprising.

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.
Apostles' Days
The Spirit of Truth will guide you into all truth: for He shall glorify Me.
Ye shall be My witnesses: because ye have been with Me from the
beginning.
Blessed are ye when ye are persecuted for My sake: for the kingdom of
heaven is yours.
Psalm. The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: I will sing, yea, I will
sing praises unto the Lord.
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.
They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament: and
they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
Jesus said, Ye which have followed Me, in the regeneration: when the
Son of Man shall sit in the throne of His glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve
thrones.
Psalm. I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be
in my mouth.
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.
Evangelists' Days
The Lord God said unto me: Write all the words that I have spoken unto
thee into in book for a memorial.
Psalm. His name shall endure forever: His name shall be continued as
long as the sun.
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.
Collect
O almighty God, who hast built Thy Church upon the foundation of the
Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Head Cornerstone,
grant us to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine that we may
be made a holy temple acceptable unto Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Gradual
Apostles' Days
Their sound is gone out into all the earth: and their words to the end of
heaven.
V. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament showeth
forth His handiwork. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. I have chosen you out of the world that ye should bring forth fruit:
and your fruit should remain. Hallelujah!
Or:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The Lord Jesus gave some, Apostles, and some Evangelists: for the
edifying of the body of Christ. Hallelujah!
Or:
The mouth of the righteous speaketh of wisdom: and his tongue talketh of
judgment.
V. The Law of his God is in his heart: none of his steps shall slide.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: those that be planted in
the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. Hallelujah!
Evangelists' Days

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into Thy lips.
V. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have
made touching the King. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The Lord Jesus gave some, Apostles, and some, Evangelists: for the
edifying of the body of Christ. Hallelujah!
Or:
How beautiful are the good tidings of him that publisheth peace: that saith
unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
V. The Lord hath made bare His holy arm in the eyes of all nations: and
all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
V. The Word of the Lord endureth forever: this is the Word which by the
Gospel is preached unto you. Hallelujah!
Saint Thomas The Apostle's
Day
(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)
Collect
Almighty and ever-living God, who through the Word of Thy Son didst
mightily strengthen the faith of Thine Apostle Saint Thomas: by the same
Word keep us ever steadfast in the faith unto our end; through Jesus Christ,
Thy dear Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Eph. 1:3-6.

Gospel: John 20:24-31
Saint Stephen The Martyr's Day
Introit
Princes also did sit and speak against me: the wicked have waited for me to
destroy me.
Help Thou me, Lord, my God: for I have kept Thy testimonies.
Psalm. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the Law of the
Lord.
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.
Collect
Grant, O Lord, that in all our sufferings here upon earth for the testimony of
Thy truth we may steadfastly look up to heaven and by faith behold the
glory that shall be revealed; and, being filled with the Holy Ghost, may
learn to love and bless our persecutors by the example of Thy first martyr,
Saint Stephen, who prayed for his murderers to Thee, O blessed Jesus, who
standest at the right hand of God to help all those that suffer for Thee, our
only Mediator and Advocate; who livest and reignest with the Father and
the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.
Epistle: Acts 6:8-15 and 7:54-60
Gradual
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

V. I see the heavens opened: and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 23:34-39
Saint John The Apostle And
The Evangelist's Day
Introit
In the midst of the congregation shall he open his mouth, and the Lord filled
him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding: and clothed him with a
robe of glory.
Psalm. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praise
unto Thy name, O Thou Most High.
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.
Collect
Merciful Lord, we beseech Thee to cast the bright beams of Thy light upon
Thy Church that it, being instructed by the doctrines of Thy blessed Apostle
and Evangelist Saint John, may attain to the light of everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 1 John 1:1-10
Gradual
Then went this saying abroad among the brethren: that that disciple should
not die.

V. But Jesus said, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?
Follow thou Me. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
.V. This is the disciple which testifieth of these things: and we know that
his testimony is true. Hallelujah!
Gospel: John 21:19-24
The Holy Innocents' Day
Introit
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings, O Lord: hast Thou ordained
strength because of Thine enemies.
Psalm. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy name in all the earth!
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.
Collect
O God, whose martyred innocents showed forth Thy praise not by speaking
but by dying, mortify all vices within us that our lives may in deed confess
Thy faith which our tongue uttereth; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, who liveth, etc.
O almighty God, who out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast
ordained strength and madest infants to glorify Thee by their deaths,
mortify and kill all vices in us and so strengthen us by Thy grace that by the
innocency of our lives and the constancy of our faith, even unto death, we
may glorify Thy holy name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rev. 14:1-5

Gradual
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers.
V. The snare is broken, and we are escaped: our help is in the name of
the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord: praise the name of the Lord.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 2:13-18
The Conversion Of Saint Paul
(The Introit is the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and Martyrs'
Days)
Collect
O God, who through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul hast
caused the light of Thy Gospel to shine to the Gentile world, give us grace
ever to joy in the saving light of Thy Gospel and to spread it to the
uttermost parts of the earth; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Acts 9:1-22
Gradual
He that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision,
the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles: and they glorified God in
me.
V. By the grace of God I am what I am: and His grace which was
bestowed upon me was not in vain. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

V. The Lord said unto Paul, Thou art a chosen vessel unto Me: to bear
My name before the Gentiles. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 19:27-30
Saint Matthias The Apostle's
Day
(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)
Collect
Almighty God, who into the place of the traitor Judas didst choose Thy
faithful servant Matthias, grant that Thy Church, ever being preserved from
false apostles, may continually abide in the doctrine of Thy true Apostles;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Acts 1:15-26
Gospel: Matt. 11:25-30
Saint Mark The Evangelist's
Day
(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)

Collect
O almighty God, who hast enriched Thy Church with the precious Gospel
written by Thine Evangelist Saint Mark, give us grace that we may firmly
believe Thy glad tidings of salvation and daily walk as it becometh the
Gospel of Christ; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Eph. 4:7-16
Gospel: Luke 10:1-9
Saint Philip And Saint James
The Apostles' Day
(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)
Collect
Almighty God, whom to know is everlasting life, grant unto us that, as Thy
Son gave knowledge of life eternal to Thine Apostles Philip and James by
revealing Himself to them as the only Way to Thee, we may by a true and
living faith ever know Him as our only Savior; through the same, Thy dear
Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Eph. 2:19-22
Gospel: John 14:1-14

The Nativity Of Saint John The
Baptist
Introit
The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the
Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
And the glory of the Lord: shall be revealed.
Psalm. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises
unto Thy name, O Most High.
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.
Collects
O Lord God, heavenly Father, who through Thy servant John the Baptist
didst bear witness that Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God, which taketh away
the sin of the world, and that all who believe in Him shall inherit eternal
life, we humbly pray Thee to enlighten us by Thy Holy Spirit that we may
at all times find comfort and joy in this witness, continue steadfast in the
true faith, and at last with all believers attain unto eternal life; through the
same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Almighty God, who through John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ,
didst proclaim salvation, grant that we may know this Thy salvation and
serve Thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life; through
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord who liveth, etc.
God, who didst honor this day through the birth of Saint John the
Baptist, grant unto Thy people spiritual gladness and direct the minds of all
Thy faithful into the way of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
our Lord, who liveth, etc.

Epistle: Is. 40:1-5
Gradual
Before I formed thee, I knew thee: and before thou wast born, I sanctified
thee.
V. The Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth: and the Lord
said unto me, Behold, I have put My words into thy mouth. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
V. The voice of one crying: Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 1:57-80
Saint Peter And Saint Paul The
Apostles' Day
(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)
Collect
O God, who didst give Thine Apostles Peter and Paul grace to lay down
their lives for the sake of Thy dear Son, endow us, we beseech Thee, with
like constancy that we may at all times be ready to lay down our lives for
Him who laid down His life for us; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Acts 12:1-11
Gradual
I am now ready to be offered: and the time of my departure is at hand.

V. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course: I have kept the
faith. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Thou comest to him with blessing and goodness: Thou settest a crown
of pure gold on his head. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 16:13-20
Saint Mary Magdalene's Day
Introit
The wicked have waited to destroy me: but I gave heed unto Thy
testimonies.
I have seen an end of all perfection: but Thy commandment is exceeding
broad.
Psalm. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the Law of the
Lord.
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.
Collect
Almighty God, who hast given Thine only Son to be unto us both a
Sacrifice for sin and also an Example of godly life, give us grace that we
may always most thankfully receive this His inestimable benefit and also
daily endeavor ourselves to follow the blessed steps of His most holy life;
through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Prov. 31:10-31
Gradual

Hearken, O daughter, incline thine ear: forget also thine own people and thy
father's house.
V. So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty: for He is thy Lord, and
worship thou Him. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 7:36-50
Saint James The Elder The
Apostle's Day
(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)
Collect
Grant, O Lord, that, as Thine Apostle Saint James readily obeyed the
calling of Thy Son Jesus Christ, we may by Thy grace be enabled to forsake
all worldly and carnal affections and to follow Him alone; through the same
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 8:28-39
Gospel: Matt. 20:20-28
Saint Bartholomew The
Apostle's Day

(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)
Collect
Almighty God, who through Thy Son Jesus Christ didst choose Saint
Bartholomew to be an Apostle to preach the blessed Gospel, give unto Thy
Church evermore faithful teachers to proclaim the glory of Thy name;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 2 Cor. 4:7-10
Gospel: Luke 22:24-30
Saint Matthew The Apostle And
The Evangelist's Day
(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)
Collect
O almighty God, who by Thy blessed Son didst call Saint Matthew from the
receipt of custom to be an Apostle and Evangelist, grant us grace to forsake
all covetous desires and inordinate love of riches and to follow the same
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Eph. 4:7-14
Gospel: Matt. 9:9-13

Saint Michael's And All Angels'
Day
Introit
Bless the Lord, ye His angels, that excel in strength: that do His
commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His Word.
Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts: ye ministers of His that do His
pleasure.
Psalm. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His
holy name.
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.
Collect
O everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of angels
and men in a wonderful order, mercifully grant that, as Thy holy angels
always do Thee service in heaven, so by Thine appointment they may help
and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rev. 12:7-12
Gradual
God hath given His angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways.
V. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy
name. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. And one cried unto another and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of
hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory. Hallelujah!

Gospel: Matt. 18:1-11
Saint Luke The Evangelist's
Day
(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)
Collect
Almighty God, who calledst Saint Luke the physician to be an Evangelist
and physician of the soul, heal, we beseech Thee, all the diseases of our
souls by the wholesome medicine of Thy Word; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: 2 Tim. 4:5-15
Gospel: Luke 10:1-9
Saint Simon And Saint Jude
The, Apostles' Day
(The Introit, Collect, and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists',
Apostles', and Martyrs' Days)
Epistle: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Gospel: John 15:17-21
All Saints' Day
Introit
A great multitude which no man could number stood before the throne and
before the Lamb: clothed with white robes and with palms in their hands;
And cried with a loud voice, saying: Salvation to our God which sitteth
upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
Psalm. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the
upright.
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.
Collect
O almighty God, who hast knit together Thine elect in one communion and
fellowship in the mystical body of Thy Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, grant us
grace so to follow Thy blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that
we may come to those unspeakable joys which Thou hast prepared for those
who unfeignedly love Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who
liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rev. 7:2-17
Gradual
Oh, fear the Lord, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him.
V. They that seek the Lord: shall not want any good thing. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!

V. Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden: and I will give
you rest. Hallelujah!
Gospel: Matt. 5:1-12
Saint Andrew The Apostle's
Day
(The Introit and Gradual are the same as for Evangelists', Apostles', and
Martyrs' Days)
Collect
Almighty God, by whose grace Thine Apostle Saint Andrew obeyed the
call of Thy Son Jesus Christ, grant unto us also grace to follow Him in heart
and life; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rom. 10:8-18
Gospel: Matt. 4:18-22
Dedication Of A Church
Introit
Surely the Lord is in this place: This is none other but the house of God,
and this is the gate of heaven. Hallelujah!

Psalm. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is
clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself.
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.
Collect
Lord God, heavenly Father, the unfailing Giver of good gifts, we thank
Thee that Thou this day didst enter into this house with Thy Word; and we
heartily beseech Thee continually to dwell among us with Thy Word and
Thy Sacraments, so that by Thy grace we poor sinners may be converted
unto Thee and saved eternally; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,
who liveth, etc.
Epistle: Rev. 21:1-5
Gradual
In all places where I record My name I will come unto thee: and bless thee,
saith your God.
V. How amiable are Thy tabernacles: O Lord of hosts! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
V. Yea, the sparrow hath found an house and the swallow a nest for
herself, where she may lay her young: even Thine altars, O Lord of hosts,
my King and my God Hallelujah!
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Mission Festival
Introit

All the earth shall worship Thee: and shall sing unto Thee, O God.
They shall sing to Thy name: O Thou Most High.
Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor
of His name, make His praise glorious.
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.
Collect
O Lord God Almighty, mercifully grant that we, who know Thee now by
faith, may with our whole heart believe in Him, our only Savior, serve Him,
and steadfastly confess and glorify Him before all men, making known Thy
saving health among the nations, that He may see of the travail of His soul
and be satisfied, to whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and
glory, world without end.
Epistle: Rom. 10:8-18; or Is. 12:2-4; 42:1-12; 49:1-6
Gradual
The Graduals for the First, Second, or Third Sunday after the Epiphany may
be used on this day.
Gospel: Matt. 9:35-38; Mark 4:26-32