When the day appointed by the Bishop is come, after Morning Prayer is ended, there shall be a Sermon, or Exhortation, declaring the Duty and Office of such as come to be admitted Priests; how necessary that Order is in the Church of Christ, and also low the People ought to esteem them in their office.

heed that the persons whom ye present unto us, be apt and meet for their learning and godly conversation, to exercise their ministry duly to the honour of God, and the edifying

of the Church.

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The Priest shall answer:

People:

And if any great Crime or Impedi ment be objected, the Bishop shall cease from Ordering that Person, un til such time as the Party accused shall be found clear of that Crime., Then the Bishop (commending such as shall be found meet to be Ordered, to the Prayers of the Congregation) shall, with the Clergy and People present, say the Litany, with the Pray ers as is before appointed in the Form of Ordering Deacons save only, that an the proper suffrage there added the word Deacons shall be omitted, and the word Prists inserted instead of it.

Then shall be said the Service for the Communion, with the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, as followeth.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY God, giver of all good things, who by thy holy Spirit hast appointed divers Orders of Ministers in the Church, Have inquired concerning mercifully behold these thy ser them, and also examined them. vants now called to the Office of and think them so to be. Priesthood; and so replenish them Then the Bishop shall say unto the with the truth of thy Doctrine, and adorn them with innocency GOOD People, these are they of life, that both by word and good whom we purpose. God wil-example they may faithfully serve ing, to receive this day unto the thee in this Office, to the glory of Holy Office of Priesthood: For thy name, and the edification of after due examination, we find thy Church, through the merits not to the contrary, but that they of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who are lawfully called to their Func-liveth and reigneth with thee and tion and Ministry, and that they the Holy Ghost, world without are persons meet for the same. end. Amen.

But yet if there be any of you. The Epistle. Ephes. iv. 7. who knoweth any impediment or UNTO every one of us is given Botable crime in any of them, for grace according to the mea the which he ought not to be re-sure of the gift of Christ. Where ceived into this holy Ministry, let fore he saith, When he ascended him come forth in the name of up on high, he led captivity capGod and show what the crimehive, and gave gifts unto mea. or pediment is. Now that he ascended, what is

it but that he also descended first his voice. And a stranger will into the lower parts of the earth? they not follow, but wi!! flee from He that descended, is the same him; for they know not the voice elso that ascended up far above of strangers. This parable spake all heavens, that he might fill all Jesus unto them, but they underthings.) And he gave socie Apos-stood not what things they were tles and some Prophets, and which he spake unto them Then some Evangelists, and some Pas-said Jesus unto them again, Ve tors and Teachers, for the per-rily, verily, I say unto you, I am fecting of the Saints, for the work the door of the sheep. All that of the Ministry, for the edifying ever came before me are thieves of the Body of Christ; till we all and robbers; but the sheep did come, in the unity of the faith and not hear them. I am the door of the knowledge of the Son of by me if any man enter in, he God, unto a perfect man, unto shall be saved, and shall go in the measure of the stature of the and out, and find pasture. The fuluess of Christ. thief cometh not but for to steal, After this shall be read for the Gos-and to kill, and to destroy: I am pel, part of the ninth Chapter of Saintcome that they might have life, Matthew, as followeth. and that they might have it more

St. Matt. ix. 36.

WHEN Jesus saw the multi-abundantly: I am the good Shep tudes, he was moved with his life for the sheep. But he berd. the good Shepherd giveth compassion on them, because they that is an hireling, and not the fainted and were scattered abroad Shepherd. whose own the sheep as sheep having no shepherd. Thep saith he unto his disciples, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; are not, seeth the wolf coming, The Larvest truly is plenteous but the labourers are few: Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest. that he will send forth laGourers into his harvest.

Or else this that followeth, out of the
tenth Chapter of Saint John.
St. John, x. 1.

and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good Shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth

VERILY, verily, I say unto you, me, even so know I the Father:

He that entereth not by the and I lay down my life for the door into the sheep-fold, but sheep. And other sheep I have, climbeth up some other way, the which are not of this fold; them same is a thief and a robber. also I must bring, and they shall But he that entereth in by the hear my voice: and there shall door, is the shepherd of the sheep.be one fold, and one Shepherd. To him the porter oreneth, and Then the Bishop shall say unto them the sheep hear his voice; and he as followeth.

calleth his own sheep by name,YE have heard, brethren, as and leadeth them out. And when well in your private examinahe putteth forth his own sheep,tion, as in the exhortation which he goeth before them, and the was now made to you, and in the sheep follow him; for they know holy lessons taken out of the Gos

pel, and the writings of the Apos-that there be no place left among tles, of wnat dignity, and of how you, either for error in religion, great importance this office is, or for viciousness in life. whereunto ye are called. And Forasmuch then as your Office now again we exhort you in the is both of so great excellency, and name of our Lord Jesus Christ, of so great difficulty, ye see with that ye have in remembrance, how great care and study ye ought into how high a dignity, and to to apply yourselves, as well to show how weighty an office and charge yourselves dutiful and thankful ye are called That is to say, to unto that Lord who hath placed be Messengers, Watchmen, and you in so high a dignity; as also to Stewards of the Lord; to teach, beware that neither you your and to premonish, to feed and selves offend, nor be occasion that provide for the Lord's family; to others offend. Howbeit ye cannot seek for Christ's sheep that are have a mind and will thereto of dispersed abroad, and for his chil-yourselves; for that will and ability dren who are in the midst of this is given of God alone: therefore aaughty world, that they may be ye ought, and have need to pray saved through Christ for ever. earnestly for his Holy Spirit. And

Have always therefore printed seeing that ye cannot by any in your remembrance, how great other means compass the doing of a treasure is committed to your so weighty a work, pertaining to charge. For they are the sheep the salvation of man, but with doc. of Christ, which he bought with trine and exhortation taken out his death, and for whom he shed of the holy Scriptures, and with his blood. The Church and Con- a life agreeable to the same; congregation whom you must serve. sider how studious ye ought to is his spouse, and his Body. And be in reading and learning the if it shall happen that the same Scriptures, and in framing the Church, or any member thereof, manners both of yourselves, and do take any hurt or hinderance of them that specially pertain unto by reason of your negligence, ye you, according to the rule of know the greatness of the fault. the same Scriptures: and for this and also the horrible punishment self-same cause, how ye ought that will ensue. Wherefore con-to forsake and set aside, as much sider with yourselves the end of as ye may, all wordly cares and the Ministry towards the children studies.

of God, towards the Spouse and We have good hope that ye Body of Christ; and see that ye have well weighed these things never cease your labour, your with yourselves long before this care and diligence, until ye have time; and that ye have clearly done all that lieth in you, accord-determined, by God's grace, to ing to your bounder duty, to bring give yourselves wholly to this all such as are or shall be commit-Office, whereunto it hath pleased ted to your charge, unto that God to call you: so that, as inuch agreement in the faith and know-as lieth in you, ye will apply your ledge of God, and to that ripeness selves wholly to this one thing and perfectness of age in Christ, and draw all your cares anu stu

dies this way; and that ye will and have so determined, by God's continually pray to God the Fa-grace. ther, by the mediation of our only Saviour Jesus Christ, for the hea

The Bishop WILL you then give your faithvenly assistance of the Holy! ful diligence, always so to Ghost; that by daily reading and minister the Doctrine and Saweighing the Scriptures, ye may craments, and the discipline of wax riper and stronger in your Christ, as the Lord hath comMinistry; and that ye may so en-manded, and as this Church hath deavour yourselves from time to received the same, according to time to sanctify the lives of you the commandments of God; so and yours, and to fashion them that you may teach the people after the rule and doctrine of committed to your cure and Christ, that ye may be whole-charge, with all diligence to keep some and godly examples and and observe the same? patterns for the people to follow. Answer. I will so do, by the And now, that this present Cor-help of the Lord.

gregation of Christ may also understand your minds and wills in

The Bishop.

these things, and that this your WILL you be ready with alt promise may the more move you faithful diligence to banish to do your duties; ye shall an- and drive away from the Church swer plainly to these things. allerroneous and strange doctrines which we, in the name of God, contrary to God's word; and to and of his Church, shall demand use both pubic and private monitions and exhortations, as well of you touching the same. to the sick as the whole within your cures, as need shall require, that you are truly called, ac-and occasion shall be given? cording to the will of our Lord Answer. I will, the Lord beJesus Christ, and according the ing my helper. Canons of this Church, to the Order and Ministry of Priesthood? Answer. I think it.

Do you think in your heart,

The Bishop.

WILL you be diligent in pray

ers, and in reading the holy Scriptures, and in such studies as help to the knowledge of the same, laying aside the study of the world and the flesh?

The Bishop. ARE you persuaded that the holy Scriptures contain all Doctrine required as necessary for eternal salvation through faith Answer. I will endeavour so in Jesus Christ? and are you de- to do, the Lord being my helper termined, out of the said ScripThe Bishop. tures to instruct the people committed to your charge, and to teach WILL you be diligent to frame nothing, as necessary to eternal and fashion your own selves, salvation, but that which you shall and your families, according to be persuaded, may be concluded the Doctrine of Christ; and to and proved by the Scripture? make both yourselves and them, Answer I ant so persuaded, as much as in you lieth, whole

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some examples and patterns to Thou the anointing Spirit art,

the flock of Christ?
Answer. I will apply myself
thereto, the Lord being my helper.

The Bishop.

VILL you maintain and set forwards, as much as lieth in you, quietness, peace, and love among all Christian people, and especially among them that are or shai be committed to your charge?

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

The Bishop. WILL you reverently obey your Bishop, and other chief] Ministers, who, according to the Canons of the Church, may have the charge and government over you; following with a glad mind and will their godly admonitions. and submitting yourselves to their godly judgments?

Answer. I will so de, the Lord being any helper.

Then shall the Bishop, standing up,

say,

ALMIGHTY God, who hath given you this will to do all these things, grant also unto you strength and power to perform the same; that he may accomplish his work which he hath begun in you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

After this, the Congregation shall be desired, secretly in their prayers, to make their humble supplications to God for all these things: for the which prayers there shall be silence kept for a space.

Who dost thy sevenfold gifts import,
is comfort, life, and fire
Thy blessed Unction from above,
Love.
Enable with perpetual ligh
The dullness of our blinded sight
Anoint and cheer our soiled face

With the abundance of thy grave:
Keep far our foes, give peace at home;
Where thou art Guide, un ili can come
Teach us to know the Father, Son,
And Thee, of both to be but one:
That through the ages all along,
Praise to thy eternal merit,
This may be our endless song ;
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Or this:

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 odliness we may
Thou art the very Comforter
Pursue with full desire.

In grief and all distress;
The heavenly Gift of God most High
Notongue ran it express;
The fountain and the living spring
Of joy celestial;

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

By them Christ's Church doth stands

In faithful hearts thou writ'st thy law,
The finger of God's hand

grace;

According to thy promise, Lord,
Thou givest speech with
That, through thy help, God's praises maz
Resound in every place.
O Holy Ghost, into our minds
Sead 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.

After which, shall be sung or said by
the Bishop, the persons to be ordain-
ed Priests all kneeling, Peni, Creator
Spiritus; the Bishop beginning, and
the Priests and others that are pre-That thou may'st be our Comforter
sent answering by verses, as followeth. At the last dreadful day.

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,
We may escape the snares of sin,
Our leader and our guide,

Such measures of thy powerful grace
And never from thee slide.
Grant, Lord, to us, we pray;

COME Holy Ghost, our souls inspire. Of strife and of dissension

And lighten with culestial fire:

Dissolve, O Lord, the bands,