§ 294. Then shall be said after the gospel a sermon, wherein ordinarily (so oft as there is any marriage) the office of man and wife shall be declared according to holy scripture. Or if there be no sermon, the minister shall read this that followeth, ALL ye which be married, or which intend to take the holy estate of matrimony upon you: hear what i holy scripture doth say, as touching the duty of husbands toward their wives, and wives toward their husbands. Saint Paul (in his Epistle to the Ephesians the fifth chapter) doth give this commandment to all married men. Ye husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the church, and hath given himself for it, to sanctify it, purging it in the fountain of water, through the word, that he might make it unto himself a glorious congregation, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and blameless. So men are bound to love their own wives as their own bodies: he that loveth his own wife, loveth himself. For never did any man hate his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord doth the congregation; for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This mystery is great, but I speak of Christ and of the congregation. Nevertheless, let every one of you so love his own wife, even as himself. Coloss. iii. Likewise the same Saint Paul (writing to the Colossians) speaketh thus to all men that be married: Ye men, love your wives and be not bitter unto them. Hear also what saint Peter the apostle of Christ, (which was himself a married man,) saith unto all men that are married. Ye husbands, dwell with your wives according to knowledge: giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as heirs together of the grace of life, so that your prayers be not hindered. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water, by the Word; that he might present it to himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies: he that loveth his wife, loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the Church: For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery; but I speak concerning Christ and the Church. Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular, so love his wife, even as himself. 1 Pet. iii. Likewise the same Saint Paul writing to the Colossians, speaketh thus to all men that be Col. 3. 19. married, Hus bands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Hear also what Saint Peter the Apostle of Christ, 1 Pet. 3. 7. who was himself a married man, saith unto all men that are married, Ye husbands, dwell with your wives according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered. Charles II. 1662. § 294. After which, if there be no Sermon declaring the duties of Man and Wife, the Minister shall read as followeth. ALL ye that are married, or that intend to take, &c. [Same as 1637, except marginal references are omitted.I Hitherto ye have heard the duty of the husband toward he wife. Now likewise, ye wives, hear and learn your duty toward P your husbands, even as it is plainly set forth in holy scripture 9. Ephes. v. Saint Paul (in the forenamed Epistle to the Ephesians ") teacheth you thus: Ye women submit yourselves unto your own husbands as unto the Lord: for the husband is the wife's head, even as Christ is the head of the church: And he also is the Saviour of the whole body. Therefore as the church, or congregation, is subject unto Christ so likewise let the wives also be in subjection unto their own husbands in all things. And again he saith: Let the wife reverence her husband. And in his Epistle to the Colossians Saint Paul giveth you Coloss. iii. this short lesson: Ye wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is convenient in the Lord. Second Edw. VI. 1552. Hitherto ye have heard, &c. [Same as 1549 to end.] $295. The new married persons, &c. [Same as 1549.] Elizabeth, 1559. Hitherto ye have heard, &c. [Same as 1549.] $ 295. The new married persons, &c. [Same as 1549.] James I. 1604. Hitherto ye have heard, &c. [Same as 1549.] $ 295. The new married persons, &c. [Same as 1549.] Scotch Liturgy, 1637. Hitherto ye have heard the duty of the husband towards" the wife. Now likewise, ye wives, hear and learn your duties towards your husbands, even as it is plainly set forth in holy Scripture. Saint Paul in the aforenamed thus; Ye' wives, submit your selves • In ed. 1604, "duties." P In most eds., 1552, and afterwards, "towards." 4 The two paragraphs beginning, "Hitherto ye have heard," "Now likewise, ye wives," are in some eds. of 1552 and 1559 printed in a smaller type, the same as that of the rubrics. In ed. 1552, and in most eds., 1559, the words, "fifth chapter," are inserted. In eds. 1552, and after, "he is also.' In some eds., 1552, and in one ed., 1559, mispr. "Coloss. iv." "In ed. 1662, “toward." In ed. 1662, “ye" omitted. * In ed. 1662, "wife see that she." 1 Pet. iii. Saint Peter also doth instruct you very godly, thus saying: Let wives be subject to their own husbands, so that if any obey not the word, they may be won without the word, by the conversation of the wives; while they behold your chaste conversation, coupled with fear: whose apparel let it not be outward, with broided hair, and trimming about with gold, either in putting on of gorgeous apparel: But let the hid man, which is in the heart, be without all corruption, so that the spirit be mild and quiet, which is a precious thing in the sight of God. For after this manner (in the old time) did the holy women, which trusted in God, apparel themselves, being subject to their own husbands: as Sara obeyed Abraham calling him lord, whose daughters ye are made, doing well and being not dismayed with any fear. § 295. The new married persons (the same day of their marriage) must receive the holy communion. And in his Epistle to the Colossians, Saint Paul giveth you this short les Col. 3. 18. son, Wives, submit your selves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Saint Peter also doth instruct you very godly, thus say1 Pet. 3. I. ing, Ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that if any obey not the Word, they also may without the Word be won by the conversation of the wives; while they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner in the old time, the holy women also who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands; even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him Lord; whose daughters ye are as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. § 295. The new married persons, &c. [Same as 1549-] Charles II. 1662. Hitherto ye have heard, &c. [Same as 1637.] $ 295. It is convenient that the new-married persons should receive the holy Communion at the time of their marriage, or at the first opportunity after their marriage. y In one ed., 1549, "Let the wives." In one ed., 1552, mispr. "1 Pet. iv." b In ed. 1662, "very well." In most eds., 1552, and afterwards, "braided." $297. THE ORDER FOR THE VISITATION OF THE SICK, AND THE COMMUNION OF THE SAME. The Priest entering into the sick person's house, shall say, PEACE be in this house, and to all that dwell in it. § 298. When he cometh into the sick man's presence, he shall say this Psalm. HEAR my prayer, (O Lord,) and consider my desire hearken unto me for thy truth and righteousness' sake. Domine exaudi. Psalm cxliii. And enter not into judgement with thy servant : for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground: he hath laid me in the darkness, as the men that have been long dead. Therefore is my spirit vexed within me and my heart within me is desolate. |