Second Class Introit: Daniel iii: 31, 29, 35 All that Thou hast done to us, O Lord, Thou hast done in true judgment; because we have sinned against Thee, and have not obeyed Thy commandments. But give glory to Thy name, and deal with us according to Thy mercy. [Ps.] Blessed are the undefiled in the way; who walk in the law of the Lord. Glory be.... All that.... Collect: Grant unto Thy faithful people pardon and peace, we beseech Thee, merciful Lord, that they may be both cleansed from all their sins and serve Thee with a quiet mind. Additional Collects of the Season Epistle: Ephesians v: 15-21 A reading from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to the
Ephesians:
Gradual: Ps. cxliv: 15-16 The eyes of all hope in Thee, O Lord; and Thou givest them meat
in due season. Thou openest Thy hand, and fillest every living
creature with Thy blessing.
Gospel: John iv: 46-53 +
The continuation of the holy Gospel according to Saint John: Credo. Offertory: Ps. cxxxvi: 1 Upon the rivers of Babylon there we sat and wept when we remembered Thee, O Sion. Secret: May these mysteries, we beseech Thee, O Lord, bring us a heavenly remedy and root out all vice from our hearts. Additional Secret prayers of the Season
Communion: Ps. cxviii: 49-50 Be Thou mindful of Thy word to Thy servant, O Lord, in which Thou hast given me hope. This has comforted me in my humiliation. Postcommunion: That we may become worthy, O Lord, to receive Thy holy gifts, make us ever obedient to our commandments. Additional Postcommunion prayers of the Season
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