Answ. I am ready, the Lord being my helper.

The Bishop. Will you deny all ungodliness and worldly lusts, and live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world, that you may shew yourself in all things an example of good works unto others, that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing to say against you?

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

The Bishop. Will you maintain and set forward, as much as shall lie in you, quietness, love, and peace among all men; and such as shall be unquiet, disobedient and criminal within your district, correct and punish according to such authority as you have by God's Word, and as shall be committed unto you?

Answ. I will so do by the help of God.

The Bishop. Will you be faithful in ordaining, sending, or laying hands upon others?

Answ. I will so be, by the help of God.

The Bishop. Will you shew yourself

gentle, and be merciful for Christ's sake, to poor and needy people, and to all strangers destitute of help.

Answ. I will so shew myself, by God's help.

Then the Bishop shall say,

Almighty God, our heavenly Fa ther, who hath given you a good will to do all these things, grant also unto you strength and power to perform the same; that he accomplishing in you the good work which he hath begun, you may be found perfect and irreprehensible at the last day, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then shall Veni, Creator Spiritus, be said,
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire.
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost thy sev'nfold gifts impart,
Thy blessed Unction from above,
Is comfort, life and fire of love.
Enable with perpetual light

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 thee of Both, to be but one;
That through the ages all along,
This may be our endless song.
Praise to thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

That ended, the Bishop shall say,

Lord hear our prayer.

Answ. And let our cry come unto thee.

Bishop. Let us pray.

Almighty God and most merciful Father, who of thine infinite goodness hast given thine only and dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ to be our Redeemer, and the Author of everlasting life, who after that he had made perfect our redemption by his death, and was ascended into heaven, poured down his gifts abundantly upon men, making some Apostles; some Prophets; some Evangelists; some Pastors, and doctors, to the edifying and making perfect his church; grant, we beseech thee, to

this thy servant such grace, that he may evermore be ready to spread" abroad thy gospel, the glad tidings of reconciliation with thee, and use the authority given him, not to destruction, but to salvation; not to hurt, but to help; so that as a wise and faithful servant, giving to thy family their portion in due season, he may at last be received into everlasting joy, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, with thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, One God, word without end. Amen..

Then the Bishops and Elders present, shall lay their hands upon the head of the elected person kneeling before them upon his knees, the Bishop saying,

Receive the Holy Ghost for the office and work of a bishop in the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the imposition of our hands, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And remember that thou stir up the grace of God which is given thee by this imposition of our hands; for God hath not given us the

spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and soberness.

Then the Bishop shall deliver him the Bible,

saying,

Give heed unto reading, exhortation, and doetrine. Think upon the things contained in this book. Be diligent in them, that the increase coming thereby may be manifest unto all men. Take heed unto thyself, and to thy doctrine; for by so doing thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee. Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd, not a wolf; feed them, devour them not. Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring again the outcasts, seek the lost, be so merciful that you may not be too remiss; so minister discipline that you forget not mercy; that when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you may receive the never fading crown of glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Then, the Bishop shall administer the Lord's Supper; with whom the newly-ordained Bishop, and other Persons present, shall communicate.]