720 DEUS MISEREATUR

Ad. fr. Ludwig von Beethoven

I God be merciful unto | us and | bless us || and show us the light of His countenance, and be merci- ful | un-to us;

2 That Thy way may be known up- | on — | earth || Thy saving | health a- | mong all | nations.

3 Let the people praise | Thee O | God || yea let | all the | peo-ple | praise Thee. 4 O let the nations rejoice and be glad || for Thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations⚫ up- | on | earth.

5 Let the people praise | Thee O | God || yea let | all the | peo-ple | praise Thee. 6 Then shall the earth bring forth her | increase || and God, even our own God shall give us His blessing.

7* God | shall — | bless us || and all the ends of the world shall | fear Glory be to the Father | and to the | Son || and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost;

| Him.

As it was in the beginning, is now and | ev- er | shall be || world without | end. —|

A-MEN.

721 NUNC DIMITTIS

*Last half of Double Chant

Joseph Barnby

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I Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant de- | part in | peace || ac- | cord-ing | to Thy | word.

2 For mine | eyes have | seen || Thy | — sal- | va

|tion,

3 Which Thou hast pre- | pared || before the face of | all

4 To be a light to lighten the Gentiles || and to be the glory of Thy | peo-ple Is-ra- el.

Glory be to the Father and to the | Son || and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now and | ev-er | shall be || world without | end. —| A-MEN.

722

The Congregation shall rise, and the Minister, standing at the Communion Table shall say:

Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all that truly turn to Him:

Come unto Me, all ye that labor, and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. St. Matt. xi: 28.

Blessed are they that do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. St. Matt. v: 6,

Hear also what St. Paul saith:

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all men to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Tim. i: 15.

Lift up your hearts.

The Congregation: We lift them up unto the Lord.

The Minister: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.

The Congregation: It is meet and right so to do.

The Minister: It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God.

Therefore with Angels, and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious name; evermore praising Thee, and saying, Here shall follow the Sanctus in which the whole congregation shall join.

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ry, Glory be to Thee, O Lord most High. A-MEN.

After the reading of a suitable passage of Scripture, an anthem may be sung by the choir: or the congregation, remaining seated, may sing the following Litany.

Ye that do truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the Commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in His Holy ways, draw near with faith, and take this Holy Sacrament to your comfort.

Let us pray.

Here shall follow the Prayer of Dedication, and a short Address.

A Hymn shall then be sung, (see Communion Hymns) after which the elements shall be distributed: the Minister saying, as he gives the bread to the Elders or Deacons :

The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for you, preserve your bodies and souls unto everlasting life. Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on Him in your hearts, by faith with thanksgiving.

And likewise before the distribution of the wine he shall say;

The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for you, preserve your bodies and souls unto everlasting life. Drink this in remembrance that Christ's Blood was shed for you and be thankful.

After all have communicated, an offering for the Poor shall be taken, the Minister saying:

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven. St. Matt. V.

He that soweth little shall reap little, and he that soweth plenteously shall reap plenteously. Let every man do according as he is disposed in his heart, not grudging or of necessity; for the Lord loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. IX.

The Service shall close with the singing of the Gloria in Excelsis, No. 715, or a suitable Hymn, (see Communion Hymns) and the following Benediction :

And now may the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep our hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord: and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. AMEN.

723

While the Child is being brought to the Font by the Parents, accompanied by one or more of the Elders or Deacons of the Church, the Choir shall sing a suitable Anthem, or the following Litany:

¶ The Minister shall then read the following passage and exhortation :

Hear the words of the gospel, written by St. Mark, in the tenth chapter, at the thirteenth verse:

They brought young children to Christ that He should touch them, and His disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And He took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them.