pel, and the writings of the Apos- that there be no place left among tles, of what dignity, and of how you, either for error in religion great importance this office is, or for viciousness in life. whereunto ye are called. And Forasmuch then as your Office now again we exhort you in the is both of so great excellency, and name of our Lord Jesus Christ, of so great difficulty, ye see with that ye have in remembrance, how great care and study ye ought into how high a dignity, and to to apply yourselves, as well to show how weighty an office and charge yourselves dutiful and thankful ye are called That is to say, to unto that Lord who hath placed be Messengers, Watchmen, and you in so high a dignity; as also to Stewards of the Lord; to teach, beware that neither you your and to premonish, to feed and selves offend, nor be occasion that provide for the Lord's family; to others offend. Howbeit ye cannot seek for Christ's sheep that are have a mind and will thereto of dispersed abroad, and for his chil-yourselves; for that will and ability dren who are in the midst of this is given of God alone: therefore naughty world, that they may be ye ought, and have need to pray saved through Christ for ever. earnestly for his Holy Spirit. And

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Have always therefore printed seeing that ye cannot by any in your remembrance, how great other means compass the doing of a treasure is committed to your so weighty a work, pertaining to charge. For they are the sheep the salvation of man, but with docof Christ, which he bought with trine and exhortation taken out his death, and for whom he shed of the holy Scriptures, and with his blood. The Church and Con- a life agreeable to the same; congregation whom you must serve, sider how studious ye ought to is his spouse, and his Body. And be in reading and learning the if it shall happen that the same Scriptures, and in framing the Church, or any member thereof, manners both of yourselves, and do take any hurt or hinderance of them that specially pertain unto by reason of your negligence, ye you, according to the rule of know the greatness of the fault, the same Scriptures: and for this and also the horrible punishment self-same cause, how ye ought that will ensue. Wherefore con- to forsake and set aside, as much sider with yourselves the end of as ye may, all wordly cares and the Ministry towards the children studies.

of God, towards the Spouse and We have good hope that ye Body of Christ; and see that ye have well weighed these things never cease your labour, your with yourselves long before this care and diligence, until ye have time; and that ye have clearly done all that lieth in you, accord-determined, by God's grace, to ing to your bounden duty, to bring give yourselves wholly to this all such as are or shall be commit-Office, whereunto it hath pleased ted to your charge, unto that God to call you: so that, as inuch agreement in the faith and know-as lieth in you, ye will apply yourledge of God, and to that ripeness selves wholly to this one thing, and perfectness of age in Christ, and draw all your cares and stu

dies this way; and that ye will and have so determined, by God's continually pray to God the Fa-grace. ther, by the mediation of our only Saviour Jesus Christ, for the hea

The Bishop.

venly assistance of the Holy WILL you then give your faith

Ghost; that by daily reading and minister the Doctrine and Saful diligence, always so to weighing the Scriptures, ye may craments, and the discipline of wax riper and stronger in your Christ, as the Lord hath comMinistry; and that ye may so en-manded, and as this Church hath deavour yourselves from time to received the same, according to time to sanctify the lives of you the commandments of God; so and yours, and to fashion them that you may teach the people after the rule and doctrine of committed to your cure and Christ, that ye may be whole-charge, with all diligence to keep some and godly examples and and observe the same? patterns for the people to follow.

Answer. I will so do, by the

And now, that this present Con- help of the Lord.

gregation of Christ may also un

derstand your minds and wills in

The Bishop.

these things, and that this your WILL you be ready with all promise may the more move you faithful diligence to banish

to do your duties; ye shall an- and drive away from the Church swer plainly to these things, allerroneous and strange doctrines which we, in the name of God, contrary to God's word; and to and of his Church, shall demand use both public and private moof you touching the same. nitions and exhortations, as well to the sick as the whole within that you are truly called, ac-and occasion shall be given? your cures, as need shall require, cording to the will of our Lord Answer. I will, the Lord beJesus Christ, and according to the ing my helper.

Do you think in your heart,

Canons of this Church, to the Order and Ministry of Priesthood? Answer. I think it.

The Bishop.

WILL you be diligent in pray

ers, and in reading the holy Scriptures, and in such studies as help to the knowledge of the the world and the flesh? same, laying aside the study of

Answer. I will endeavour so to do, the Lord being my helper. The Bishop.

The Bishop. ARE you persuaded that the holy Scriptures contain all Doctrine required as necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? and are you determined, out of the said Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge, and to teach WILL you be diligent to frame nothing, as necessary to eternal and fashion your own selves, salvation, but that which you shall and your families, according to be persuaded, may be concluded the Doctrine of Christ; and to and proved by the Scripture make both yourselves and them Answer. I am so persuaded, as much as in you lieth, whole

Some examples and patterns to Thou the anointing Spirit art,
the flock of Christ?

Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.
Thy blessed Unction from above,

Answer. I will apply myself is comfort, life, and fire of love: thereto, the Lord being my helper. Enable with perpetual light

The Bishop.

WILL you maintain and set forwards, as much as lieth in you, quietness, peace, and love among all Christian people, and especially among them that are or shall be committed to your charge?

Answer. I will so do, the Lord being my helper.

The Bishop.

WILL you reverently obey your Bishop, and other chief Ministers, who, according to the Canons of the Church, may have the charge and government over you; following with a glad mind and will their godly admonitions, and submitting yourselves to their godly judgments?

Answer. I will so do, the Lord being my helper.

The dulness of our blinded sight:
Anoint and cheer our soiled face

With the abundance of thy grace:
Keep far our foes. give peace at home ;
Where thou art Guide, no ill can come.
Teach us to know the Father, Son,
And The, of both to be but one:
This may be our endless song;
That through the ages all along,
Praise to thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Or this:

COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God,

Proceeding from above,
Both from the Father and the Son,
The God of peace and love;

Visit our minds, into our hearts
Thy heavenly grace inspire;
That truth and Godliness we may
Thou art the very Comforter
Pursue with full desire.

In grief and all distress;
The heavenly Gift of God most High;
The fountain and the living spring
No tongue can it express;
Of joy celestial;

The fire so bright, the love so sweet,
The Unction spiritual.
Thou in thy gifts art manifold,

By them Christ's Church doth stand:

Then shall the Bishop, standing up, In faithful hearts thou writ'st thy law,

say,

The finger of God's hand.

According to thy promise, Lord,

ALMIGHTY God, who hath given you this will to do all these things, grant also unto youo strength and power to perform

Thou givest speech with grace;
That, through thy help, God's praises may
Holy Ghost, into our minds
Resound in every place.
Send down thy heavenly light;

the same; that he may accom-Kindle our hearts with fervent zeal,
plish his work which he hath be-
gun in you, through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

To serve God day and night:
Our weakness strengthen and confirm,
For, Lord, thou know'st us frail;
That neither devil, world, nor flesh

Against us may prevail.

Put back our enemies far from us,
And help us to obtain
Peace in our hearts with God and man,
The best, the truest gain;
And grant that thou being, O Lord,
Our leader and our guide,
Wemay escape the snares of sin,

Such measures of thy powerful grace
And never from thee slide.
That thou may'st be our Comforter
Grant, Lord, to us, we pray;
At the last dreadful day.
Of strife and of dissension
Dissolve, O Lord, the bands,

[these and all thy other benefits;

And knit the knots of peace and love
Throughout all Christian lands.

Grant us the grace that we may know and that we may daily increase

The Father of all might,

That we of his beloved Son,
May gain the blissful sight;
And that we may with perfect faith
Ever acknowledge thee,
The Spirit of Father, and of Son,
One God in Persons Three.

and go forwards in the know-
ledge and faith of thee and thy
Son, by the Holy Spirit: So that
as well by these thy Ministers, as
by them over whom they shall
be appointed thy Ministers thy
holy name may be for ever glori-
fied, and thy blessed kingdom en-
larged, through the same thy Son
Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth
and reigneth with thee in the unity
of the same Holy Spirit, world

To God the Father laud and praise,
And to his blessed Son,
And to the Holy Spirit of Grace,
Co-equal Three in One.
And pray we, that our only Lord
Would please his Spirit to send
On all that shall profess his name,
From hence to the world's end. Amen.
That done, the Bishop shall pray in without end. Amen.
this wise, and say,

Let us pray.

TWhen this prayer is done, the Bishop with the priests present, shall lay their hands severally upon the head of every one that receiveth the Order of priesthood; the receivers humbly kneeling, and the Bishop saying,

ALMIGHTY God and heavenly Father, who, of thine infinite love and goodness towards us, hast given to us thy only and RECEIVE the Holy Ghost for most dearly beloved Son Jesus the office and work of a priest Christ, to be our Redeemer, and in the Church of God, now comthe Author of everlasting life; mitted unto thee by the imposiwho after he had made perfect tion of our hands: whose sins thou our redemption by his death, and dost forgive, they are forgiven: was ascended into heaven, sent and whose sins thou dost retain, abroad into the world his Apos- they are retained: And be thou a tles, Prophets, Evangelists, Doc-faithful Dispenser of the word of tors, and Pastors; by whose labour God, and of his holy Sacraments: and ministry he gathered together In the name of the Father, and of a great flock in all the parts of the the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. world, to set forth the eternal Amen.

Or this:

praise of thy holy name: For these so great benefits of thy eter-TAKE thou authority to exenal goodness, and for that thou cute the office of a Priest in hast vouchsafed to call these thy the Church of God now commitservants here present to the same ted to thee by the imposition of Office and Ministry appointed for our hands; and be thou a faiththe salvation of mankind, we ren- ful Dispenser of the word of God, der unto thee most hearty thanks, and of his holy Sacraments: In we praise and worship thee; and the name of the Father, and of we humbly beseech thee by the the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. same thy blessed Son, to grant unto all, which either here or elsewhere call upon thy holy name, show that we may continue to ourselves thankful unto thee for

Amen.

Then the Bishop shall deliver to every one of them kneeling, the Bible into his hand, saying,

TAKE thon authority to preach

the word of God, and to mi

nister the holy Sacraments in the never be spoken in vain. Grant Congregation where thou shalt also, that we may have grace to be lawfully appointed thereunto. hear and receive what they shall When this is done, the Bishop shall go deliver out of thy most holy word, on in the Service of the Communion, or agreeably to the same, as the which all they who receive Orders shall means of our salvation; that in all take together, and remain in the same

place where hands were laid upon our words and deeds we may them, until such time as they have seek thy glory, and the increase of thy kingdom, through Jesus The Communion being done, after Christ our Lord. Amen. the last Collect, and immediately be

received the Communion.

Collect.

fore the Benediction, shall be said this THE peace of God, which pass eth all understanding, keep MOST merciful Father, we be- your hearts and minds in the seech thee to send upon knowledge and love of God, and these thy servants thy heavenly of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord blessing; that they may be cloth-And the blessing of God Almighed with righteousness, and that ty, the Father, the Son, and the thy word spoken by their mouths Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and may have such success, that it may remain with you always. Amen. And if, on the same day, the Order of Deacons be given to some, and the Order of Priesthood to others; the Deacons shall be first presented, and then the Priests; and it shall suffice that the Litany be once said for both. The Collects shall both be used; first, that for Deacons, then that for Priests. The Epistle shall be Ephesians, iv. 7 to 13, as before in this office. Immediately after which, they that are to be made Deacons, shall be examined, and ordained, as is above prescribed. Then one of them having read the Gospel, which shall be either out of Saint Matthew, ix. 36, as before in this office, or else Saint Luke, xii. 35 to 38, as before in the form for the Ordering of Deacons, they that are to be made Priests, shall likewise be examined, and ordained, as in this office before appointed.

THE FORM OF

Ordaining or Consecrating a Bishop.

The Collect

When all things are duly prepared in the Church, and set in order, after Morning Prayer is ended, the presiding Bishop, or some other Bishop appointed by the Bishops present, shall begin the Communion Service, in which this shall be the people, that they may obeALMIGHTY God, who by thy diently follow the same; that all Son Jesus Christ didst give may receive the crown of everto thy holy Apostles many excel-lasting glory, through Jesus Christ lent gifts, and didst charge them our Lord. Amen.

And another Bishop shall read

The Epistle. 1 Tim. iii. 1.

to feed thy flock; give grace, we beseech thee, to all Bishops, the Pastors of thy Church, that they may diligently preach thy word,THIS is a true saying, If a man and duly administer the godly desire the office of a Bishop, discipline thereof; and grant to he desireth a good work. A Bi