Communion. of God, and exalt us to everlasting Life. And Directions and Devo tions. Blessed be thy holy Name," for this Instance of thy Love to the end that we and concern for Sinners, should always remem-lest they should forget them. ber the exceeding great selves and Thee! Love of our Master, and only Saviour Jesus Christ, thus dying for us, and the innumerable Benefits, which by his precious Blood-shedding he hath obtained he hath in as for us; To him, therefore, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, let us give (as we are most bounden) continual Thanks, submitting ourselves wholly to his holy Will and Pleasure, and studying to serve Him in true Holiness and Righteous Communion. YE that do truly and Directions and Devo tions. earnestly repent you I do sincerely repent, and of your Sins, and are in I am sorry for my Sins. Love and Charity with your Neighbours, and I forgive as I hope to be forgiven. intend to lead a new This I purpose by the Life, following the Grace of God to do. Commandments of Communion. your humble Confes Directions and Devo tions. I sion to Almighty God, May it be to mine, and to meekly kneeling upon here present. the Comfort of every Soul your Knees. T ALMIGHTY God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all Things, Judge of all Men; We acknowledge and bewail our manifold Sins and Wickedness, which we from Time to Time most grievously have committed, by Thought, Word, and Deed, against thy Divine Majesty, provoking most justly thy Wrath and Indignation F 6 Indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our Misdoings: The Remembrance of them is grievous unto us; the Burden of them is intolerable. Have Mercy upon us, have Mercy upon us most merciful Father; for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's Sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please Thee, in Newness of Life, to the Honour and Glory of thy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Rubrick. Then shall the Priest (or the Bishop present) stand up; and turning himself to the People, pronounce this Absolution: Communion. Communion. ALMIGHTY God, our Heavenly Father, who of his Mercy hath promised Forgiveness of Sins to all them, that with hearty Repentance, and true Faith, turn unto him; have Mercy upon you; Devotions. rest upon my Soul, and seal pardon and deliver May this Pardon, O God, you from all your the Forgiveness of all my Sins; confirm and Sins! strengthen you in all Goodness; and bring you to everlasting Life, thro’Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then |