INTROITS. 1 Advent. Isaiah xlv. 8. DROP down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation. Psalm xix. 1. : The heavens declare the glory of GoD and the firmament sheweth His handy-work. : Glory be to the FATHER, and to the Son and to the HOLY GHOST; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. : Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation. [Note, that the Introit is always to be repeated after the Psalm, as above.] 2 Christmas. At the first celebration on Christmas Day. Psalm xix. 5, 6. He cometh forth as a Bridegroom out of His chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run His course. He goeth forth from the uttermost part of heaven. Psalm xix. 1. The heavens declare the glory of GoD: and the firmament sheweth His handy-work. Glory be to the FATHER, &c. 3 At the second celebration on Christmas Day. Isaiah ix. 2. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great Light; they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the Light shined. Psalm 1xxxv. 1. LORD, Thou art become gracious unto Thy land Thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. : Glory be to the FATHER, &c. 4 At the third celebration on Christmas Day, and till the Epiphany. Isaiah ix. 6. Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty GoD, The Everlasting FATHER, The Prince of Peace. Psalm xcviii. 1. O sing unto the LORD a new song for He hath done marvellous things. 5 Glory be to the FATHER, &c. St. Stephen's Day. Psalm cxix. 23, 86. Princes did sit and speak against me they persecute me falsely, O be Thou my help; for Thy servant is occupied in Thy statutes. Psalm cxix. 1. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way and walk in the law of the LORD. Glory be to the FATHER, &c. 6 St. John the Evangelist's Day. In the midst of the congregation he opened his mouth, and the LORD filled him with the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, and clothed him with a robe of glory. Psalm xcii. 1. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD and to sing praises unto Thy Name, O most Highest. 7 Glory be to the FATHER, &c. The Ennocents' Day. Psalm viii. 2. Out of the mouth of very babes and sucklings hast Thou ordained strength, because of Thine enemies. Psalm viii. 1. O LORD our Governor : how excellent is Thy Name in all the world. 8 Glory be to the FATHER, &c. The Epiphany. Behold the LORD, the Ruler is come and dominion, power, and empire, are in His hand. Psalm viii. 1. Give the king Thy judgments, O GOD and Thy righteousness unto the king's son. Glory be to the FATHER, &c. 9 From the Epiphany to Septuagesima. Psalm 1xvi. 3. All the world shall worship Thee sing of Thee, and praise Thy Name. Psalm 1xvi. 1. O be joyful in GOD, all ye lands sing praises unto the honour of His Name, make His praise to be glorious. 10 Glory be to the FATHER, &c. Septuagesima, &c. Psalm xviii. 3-6. The sorrows of death compassed me and the overflowings of ungodliness made me afraid. The pains of hell came about me: the snares of death overtook me. In my trouble I will call upon the LORD: and complain unto my God. |