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Our weakness strengthen and coufirin,
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,
We may escape the snares of sin,
And never from thee slide.
Such measures of thy powerful grace
Grant, Lord, to us, we pray;
That thou may'st be our Comforter
At the last dreadful day.
Of strife and of dissension

Dissolve, O Lord, the bands,
And knit the knots of peace and love
Throughout all Christian lands.
Grant us the grace that we may know
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.
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 worid's end. Amen.
That done, the Bishop shall pray in
this wise, and say,

Let us pray.

tinue to show ourselves thankful unto thee for these and all thy other benefits; and that we may daily increase and go forwards in the knowledge 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 glo rified, and thy blessed Kingdom enlarged, through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.

When 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 Priest
hood; the Receivers humbly kneeling,
and the Bishop saying,

Roffice and work of a Priest in the
ECEIVE the Holy Ghost for the

Church of God, now committed unto thee by
the imposition of our hands: whose sins thou
dost forgive, they are forgiven: and whose
sins thou dost retain, they are retained: And
be thou a faithful Dispenser of the word of
God, and of his holy Sacraments: In the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

TAKE

· Or this:

AKE thou authority to execute the office of a Priest in the Church of God now committed to thee by the imposition of our hands; and be thou a faithful Dispenser of the word of God, and of his holy Sacraments: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

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

word of God, and to minister the holy Sacraments in the Congregation where thou shalt be lawfully appointed thereunto When this is done, the Bishop shat go on in the Service of the Commu nion, which all they who receive Or ders shall take together, and remain in the same place where hands were laid upon them, until such time as they have received the Communion. The Communion being done, after the last Collect, and immediately before the Benediction, shall be said this

ALMIGHTY God and heavenly Fa ther, who, of thine infinite love and goodness towards us, hast given to us thy only and most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer, and the Author of everlasting life; who after he had¶ made perfect our redemption by his death, and was ascended into heaven, sent abroad into the world his Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Doctors, and Pastors; by whose Jabour and ministry he gathered together a great Flock in all the parts of the world, to set forth the eternal praise of thy holy name: For these so great benefits of thy eternal goodness, and for that thou hast vouchsafed to call these thy servants here present to the same Office and Ministry appointed OST merciful Father, we beseech for the salvation of mankind, we render thee to send upon these thy servants unto thee most hearty thanks, we praise thy heavenly blessing; that they may be and worship thee; and we humbly beseech clothed with righteousness, and that thy thee by the same thy blessed Son, to grant word spoken by their mouths may have to all, which either here or elsewhere such success, that it may never be spoke.. call upon thy-holy name, that we may con-in vain. Grant also, thai we may have

Collect.

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grace to hear and receive what they shall deliver out of thy most holy word, or agreeably to the same, as the means of our salvation; that in all our words and deeds we may seek thy glory, and the increase of thy kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

understanding, keep your hearts and THE peace of God, which passeth all

minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and 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.

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 Collect.

Or this: For the Epistle.

Acts xx. 17.

ROM Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus, and called the Elders of the Church.

ALMIGHTY God, who by thy Son Je sus Christ didst give to thy holy Apos tles many excellent gifts, and didst charge them to feed thy flock; give grace, we be-And when they were come to him, he said seech thee, to all Bishops, the Pastors of thy unto them, Ye know from the first day that Church, that they may diligently preach I came into Asia, after what manner I have thy word, and duly administer the godly been with you at all seasons, serving the discipline thereof; and grant to the people, Lord with all humility of mind, aud with that they may cbediently follow the same; many tears and temptations, which befel that all may receive the crown of everlast-me by the lying in wait of the Jews: And ing glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. how I kept back nothing that was profitable

Amen.

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unto you, but have showed you, and have And another Bishop shall read taught you publicty, and from house to The Epistle. 1 Tìm. iii. 1. house, testifying both to the Jews, and also THIS is a true saying, If a man desire to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and the office of a Bishop, he desireth a faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. And good work. A Bishop then must be blame-now, behold, I go bound in the Spirit unto fess, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, Jerusalem, not knowing the things that of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt shall befal me there; save that the Holy to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying, That greedy of filthy lucre, but patient, not a bonds and afflictions abide me. But none Brawler, not covetous; one that ruleth well of these things move me, neither count I his own house, having his children in subjec-my life dear unto myself, so that I might tion with all gravity; for if a man know not finish my course with joy, and the ministry how to rule his own house, how shall he which I have received of the Lord Jesus; take care of the Church of God? not a to testify the Gospel of the grace of God. novice, lest being lifted up with pride he And now, behold, I know that ye all, among fall into the condemnation of the devil. whom I have gone preaching the kingdom Moreover he must have a good report of of God, shall see my face no more. Wherethen which are without; lest he fall into fore I take you to record this day, that I reproach, and the snare of the devil Jam pure from the blood of all men: For I

have not shunned to declare unto you all and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are the counsel of God. Take heed, therefore, retained. unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over

¶ Or this: St. Matt. xxviii. 18. the which the Holy Ghost hath made young All power is given unto me in ESUS came and spake unto them, sayoverseers, to feed the Church of God,

which he hath purchased with his own heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore and blood. For I know this, that after my de- teach all nations, baptizing them in the name parting shall grievous wolves enter in anong of the Father, and of the Sen, and of the you, not sparing the flock. Also of your Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all own selves shall men arise speaking per-things whatsoever I have commanded you: verse things, to draw away disciples after and lo, I am with you alway, even unto them. Therefore watch, and remember, the end of the world.

that by the space of three years, I ceased
not to warn every one, night and day, with
tears. And now, brethren, I commend you
to God, and to the word of his grace, which
is able to build you up, and to give you an
inheritance among all them which are sanc-
tified. I have coveted no man's silver, or
gold, or apparel: yea, ye yourselves know,
that these hands have ministered unto my
necessities, and to them that were with me.
I have showed you all things, how that so
labouring ye ought to support the weak;ted
and to remember the words of the Lord
Jesus, how he said. It is more blessed to
give than to receive.

Then another Bishop shall read
The Gospel. St. John xxi. 15.
ESUS saith to Simon Peter, Simon son

these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thon knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him agn the second time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou ne? He saith unto him, Yca, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou ne? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him,

After the Gospel and the Sermon are ended, the elected Bishop, vested with his Rochet, shall be presented by two Bishops of this Church unto the presiding Bishop, or to the Bishop ap pointed, sitting in his Chair near the holy Table, the Bishops who present him saying,

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EVEREND Father in God, we present unto you this godly and weil learned man to be ordained and consecra Bishop.

Then shall the Presiding Bishop demand testimonials of the Person presented for Consecration, and shall cause them to be read.

He shall then require of him the following Promise of Conformity to the Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church. IN the name of God, Amen. I N. chosen Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in N. do promise conformity and obedience to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America: So help me God, through Jesus Christ.

Then the Presiding Bishop shall move the Congregation present to pray, saying thus to them:

RETHREN, it is written in the Gos

Lord, thou knowest all things: thou know: B pel of St. Luke, That our Saviour

est that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Christ continued the whole night in prayer, before he chose and sent forth his twelve Or this: St. John xx. 19. Apostles. It is written also, That the holy THE same day at evening, being the Apostles prayed, before they ordained first day of the week, when the doors Matthias to be of the number of the twelve. were shut where the disciples were assem- Let us, therefore, following the example bled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and of our Saviour Christ, and his Apostles, of stood in the mist, and saith unto them, fer up our prayers to Almighty God, before Peace be unto you. And when he had so we admit and send forth this person presaid, he showed unto them his hands and sented unto us, to the work whereunto we his side. Then were the disciples glad, trust the Holy Ghost hath called him. when they saw the Lord. Then saith Je-¶ And then shall be said the Litany; sus to them again, Peace be unto you: As suve only, that after this place, That my Father hath sent me, even so send I it may please thee to illuminate all Bish you. And when he had said this, he ops, &c. the proper Suffrage shall be, breathed on them, and saith unto thein, HAT may please thee te bless this Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whosesoever our brother elected, and to send thy sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them ;'grace upon him, that he may duly executé

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the office whereunto he is called, to the
edifying of thy Church, and to the honour,
praise, and glory of thy name;
Answer. We beseech thee to hear us,
good Lord.

Then shall be said this Prayer

following.

wholesome doctrine, and to withstand and convince the gainsayers?

Answer. I will so do, by the help of God. The Presiding Bishop. ARE you ready, with all faithful diligence, to banish and drive away from the Church all erroneous and strange doc

trine contrary to God's word; and both privately and openly to call upon and encourage others to the same?

Answer. 1 am ready, the Lord being

The Presiding Bishop. WILL you deny all ungodliness and

ALMIGHTY God, giver of all good
things, who by thy Holy Spirit hast
appointed divers orders of Ministers in thy
Church; mercifully behold this thy servant
now called to the work and ministry of a my helper.
Bishop; and so replenish him with the
truth of thy doctrine, and adorn him with
innocency of life, that both by word and
deed he may faithfully serve thee in this
office, to the glory of thy name, and the
edifying and well-governing of thy Church,
through the merits of our Saviour Jesus
Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Ghost, world without end.
Amen.

Then the Presiding Bishop, sitting in
his Chair, shall say to him that is to
be consecrated,

BScripture and the ancient canons comROTHER, forasmuch as the holy mand that we should not be hasty in laying on hands, and admitting any person to government in the Church of Christ, which he hath purchased with no less price than the effusion of his own blood; before we adinit you to this administration, we will examine you in certain articles, to the end that the congregation present may have a trial, and bear witness, how you are minded to behave yourself in the Church of God. A RE you persuaded, that you are truly called to this ministration, according to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, and

the order of this Church?

Answer. I am so persuaded.

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worldly lusts, and live soberly, rightcously, and godly in this present world; that you may show yourself in all things an example of good works unto others, that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing to say against you?

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

The Presiding Bishop.
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VILL you maintain and set forward,
as much as shall lie in you, quietness,
authority of God's word, and by the order
gently exercise such discipline, as by the
love, and peace among all men; and dili-
of this Church, is committed to you?
Answer. I will so do, by the help of
God.

The Presiding Bishop.
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VILL you he faithful in ordaining,
sending, or laving hands others?
Answer. I will so be, by the help of

God.

upon

The Presiding Bishop. WILL you show yourself gentle, and and needy people, and to all strangers des be merciful for Christ's sake to poor titute of help?

Answer. I will so show myself, by God's help.

The Presiding Bishop. T Then the Presiding Bishop, standing ARE you persuaded, that the holy up, shall say, quired as necessary for eternal salvation Ather, who hath given you a good will LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Fathrough faith in Jesus Christ? And are to do all these things, grant also unto you you determined, out of the same holy strength and power to perform the same; Scriptures, to instruct the people commit- that he accomplishing in you the good work ed to your charge, and to teach or main- which he hath begun, you may be found tain nothing, as necessary to eternal salva-perfect and irreprehensible at the latter tion, but that which you shall be persuaded, may be concluded and proved by the same? Answer. I am so persuaded, and determined by God's grace.

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The Presiding Bishop. VILL you then faithfully exercise yourself in the holy Scriptures, and call upon God by prayer for the true understanding of the same; so that you may be able by them to teach and exhort with

day, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then shall the Bishop elect put on the rest of the Episcopal Habit; and, kneeling down, Veni, Creator Spiritus, shall be sung or said over him, the presiding Bishop beginning, and the Bishops, with others that are present, answering by Verses as followeth:

CME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,

And lighten with cclestial fire:

Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost thy sevenfold 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 sciled 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.
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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
Pursue with full desire.
Thou art the very Comforter
In grief and all distress;

The heavenly gift of God most High;
No tongue can it express;
The fountain and the living spring
Of joy celestial;

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

By them Christ's Church doth stand:
In faithful hearts thou writ'st thy law,
The finger of God's hand.
According to thy promise, Lord,
Thou givest speech with
That, through thy help, God's praises
may
Resound in every place.

grace;

O Holy Ghost, into our minds

Send down thy heavenly light; Kindle our hearts with fervent zeal, 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

The best, the truest gain;

And grant that thou being, O Lord,
Our leader and our guide,

We may escape

the snares of sin,

And never from thee slide.
Such measures of hy powerful grace
Grant, Lord, to us, we pray;
That thou may'st be cur Comforter
At the last dreadful day.

man,

Of strife and of dissension

Dissolve, O Lord, the bands,
And knit the knots of peace and love
Throughout all Christian lands.
Grant us the grace that we may know
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.
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 ended, the Presiding Bishop shall
say,

Lord, hear our prayer;

Ans. And let our cry come unto thee Presiding Bishop. Let us pray.

LMIGHTY 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 cur Lord, who, with thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

Then the Presiding Bishop and Bishops present, shall lay their Hands upon the Head of the elected Bishop kneeling before them, the Presiding Bishop saying,

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ECEIVE 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 remem ber that thou stir up the grace of God,

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