Second Class Introit: Psalm xcvi: 7-8 Adore God, all you His angels. Sion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Juda rejoiced. [Ps.] The Lord has reigned, let the earth rejoice, let the many islands be glad. Glory be.... Adore God.... Collect: O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of dangers so great that, by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always withstand; grant us health of mind and body, that being helped by Thee, we may overcome the things which we suffer for our sins. Additional Collects of the Season before the Purification Additional Collects of the Season after the Purification Epistle: Romans xiii: 8-10 A reading from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans:
Gradual: Psalm ci: 16-17 The Gentiles shall fear Thy name, O Lord, and all the kings of the
earth Thy glory. For the Lord has built up Sion, and He shall be seen
in His glory.
Gospel: Matthew viii: 23-27 +
The continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew:
Credo. Offertory: Psalm cxvii: 16,17 The right hand of the Lord hath wrought strength: the right hand of the Lord has exalted me: I shall not die but live, and shall declare the works of the Lord. Secret Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that the oblation of this sacrifice may ever purify and protect our frailty from all evil. Additional Secret prayers of the Season before the Purification Additional Secret prayers of the Season after the Purification
Communion: Luke iv: 22 All wondered at the things which proceeded from the mouth of the Lord. Postcommunion: By Thy gifts, O God, detach us from earthly pleasures, and ever strengthen us with heavenly refreshment. Additional Postcommunion prayers of the Season before the Purification Additional Postcommunion prayers of the Season after the Purification
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