tender_a care_n have_v contrive_v such_o mean_n *_o that_o nothing_o can_v undo_v we_o but_o our_o own_o perverseness_n how_o easy_a have_v thou_o make_v the_o way_n to_o heaven_n how_o light_n be_v the_o burden_n thou_o lay_v on_o thy_o follower_n it_o be_v but_o to_o love_v thou_o our_o great_a benefactor_n and_o we_o perfect_o fulfil_v every_o branch_n of_o thy_o law_n it_o be_v but_o desire_v to_o see_v thou_o our_o supreme_a beatitude_n and_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o possess_v a_o eternity_n of_o joy_n bless_a o_o my_o god_n be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o thy_o providence_n that_o alone_o know_v the_o way_n to_o draw_v good_a out_o of_o evil_a that_o not_o only_o restore_v we_o to_o our_o first_o degree_n but_o make_v even_o our_o fall_n rebound_v we_o to_o a_o great_a height_n lord_n as_o thy_o goodness_n turn_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o advantage_n of_o thy_o elect_n o_o may_v the_o elect_a praise_n thy_o goodness_n in_o all_o thing_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n psal_n xxxii_o admirable_a be_v thou_o o_o lord_n in_o thy_o merciful_a promise_n but_o infinite_o more_o in_o thy_o wonderful_a performance_n thou_o depute_v not_o a_o angel_n to_o supply_v thy_o place_n nor_o entru_v so_o tender_a a_o work_n to_o the_o manage_n of_o a_o seraphin_n but_o thyself_o bow'd_v the_o heaven_n and_o come_v down_o and_o with_o thy_o own_o bless_a hand_n wroughte_v our_o redemption_n thyself_o take_v upon_o thou_o our_o frail_a nature_n and_o vouchsaf'd_v to_o be_v bear_v of_o a_o humble_a virgin_n thou_o condescend_v to_o the_o weakness_n of_o a_o child_n a_o child_n who_o parent_n be_v poor_a and_o unesteemed_a in_o the_o world_n thou_o decline_v not_o the_o mean_a entertainment_n of_o a_o stable_n o_o how_o unfit_a for_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n thou_o content_v thyself_o with_o the_o cradle_n of_o a_o manger_n and_o the_o uneasy_a lodging_n on_o a_o bed_n of_o straw_n thou_o refuse_v the_o soft_a accommodation_n of_o the_o rich_a to_o undergo_v the_o inconvenience_n of_o a_o poor_a stranger_n only_o the_o faithful_a joseph_n stand_v wait_v on_o thou_o and_o provide_v as_o he_o be_v able_a for_o his_o helpless_a family_n only_o thy_o pious_a mother_n dear_o embrace_v thou_o and_o wrap_v thy_o tender_a limb_n in_o little_a clout_n wonder_n o_o heaven_n and_o be_v amaze_v o_o earth_n and_o every_o creature_n humble_o bow_v your_o head_n bow_n and_o adore_v this_o incomprehensible_a mystery_n the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n &_o dwell_v among_o we_o but_o most_o of_o all_o we_o who_o be_v most_o concern_v the_o banish_a child_n of_o unfortunate_a adam_n let_v we_o bow_v down_o our_o face_n to_o the_o dust_n and_o prostrate_v adore_v so_o unspeakable_a a_o mercy_n behold_v thus_o low_o my_o saviour_n stoop_v for_o i_o *_o to_o check_v the_o pride_n of_o my_o corrupt_a nature_n behold_v thus_o low_o he_o stoop_v to_o take_v i_o from_o the_o ground_n and_o raise_v i_o to_o the_o felicity_n of_o his_o own_o kingdom_n lift_v up_o thy_o voice_n with_o joy_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o sing_v hosanna_n to_o the_o new_a bear_v jesus_n call_v all_o the_o bless_a angel_n to_o celebrate_v his_o birth_n and_o repeat_v afresh_o that_o heavenly_a anthem_n glory_n be_v to_o god_n on_o high_a *_o in_o earth_n peace_n towards_o man_n of_o good_a will_n lift_v up_o thy_o voice_n aloud_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o to_o the_o quire_n of_o heaven_n join_v the_o music_n of_o the_o church_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n psal_n xxxiii_o rejoice_v all_o you_o faithful_a nation_n of_o the_o earth_n *_o when_o you_o hear_v the_o sweet_a name_n of_o our_o dear_a redeemer_n rejoice_v and_o with_o your_o bend_a knee_n and_o heart_n *_o adore_v the_o bless_a jesus_n he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n equal_o participate_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o father_n he_o be_v that_o great_a messiah_n who_o the_o prophet_n foretell_v *_o and_o all_o the_o ancient_a saint_n so_o long_o expect_v at_o length_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n he_o come_v to_o visit_v in_o person_n our_o miserable_a world_n he_o come_v with_o his_o hand_n full_a of_o miracle_n and_o every_o miracle_n full_a of_o mercy_n he_o make_v the_o crooked_a become_v straight_o and_o the_o lame_a to_o walk_v and_o leap_v for_o joy_n he_o open_v the_o ear_n of_o the_o deaf_a to_o hear_v and_o give_v sight_n to_o they_o that_o be_v bear_v blind_a he_o loosen_v the_o tongue_n of_o the_o dumb_a to_o speak_v o_o may_v he_o govern_v we_o to_o sing_v his_o praise_n he_o cleanse_v the_o leprous_a by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n and_o heal_v their_o disease_n who_o but_o touch_v his_o garment_n to_o the_o poor_a he_o reveal_v the_o treasure_n of_o his_o gospel_n and_o teach_v the_o simple_a the_o mystery_n of_o his_o kingdom_n he_o cast_v out_o devil_n by_o the_o command_n of_o his_o will_n and_o force_v they_o to_o confess_v and_o adore_v his_o person_n he_o raise_v the_o dead_a from_o the_o grave_n to_o life_n the_o dead_a that_o be_v four_o day_n bury_v and_o corrupt_v nay_o even_o himself_o be_v slay_v for_o we_o on_o the_o cross_n *_o and_o his_o tomb_n make_v fast_o and_o secure_v with_o a_o guard_n he_o raise_v again_o by_o his_o own_o victorious_a power_n and_o carry_v up_o our_o nature_n into_o the_o high_a heaven_n all_o these_o stupendous_a sign_n o_o glorious_a jesus_n be_v do_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o almighty_a mercy_n to_o witness_v thy_o truth_n with_o the_o seal_n of_o heaven_n and_o endear_v thy_o precept_n with_o oblige_a miracle_n that_o thus_o engage_v we_o may_v believe_v in_o thou_o and_o obey_v thy_o law_n be_v eternal_o save_v o_o let_v not_o all_o this_o love_n dear_a lord_n be_v lose_v be_v so_o many_o token_n so_o kind_o express_v one_o miracle_n more_o we_o humble_o beg_v but_o one_o as_o strange_a and_o hard_a as_o any_o of_o the_o rest_n soften_v our_o stony_a heart_n into_o a_o tender_a sense_n *_o of_o thy_o great_a goodness_n and_o their_o own_o true_a duty_n raise_v our_o dead_a spirit_n from_o this_o heavy_a earth_n to_o dwell_v with_o thou_o in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n that_o as_o we_o here_o admire_v thy_o bounteous_a power_n and_o daily_o sing_v the_o wonder_n of_o thy_o grace_n we_o may_v hereafter_o adore_v thy_o bless_a self_n and_o sing_v eternal_o the_o wonder_n of_o thy_o glory_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n praise_v our_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o forget_v not_o all_o his_o benefit_n capit._fw-la judas_n v._n 24_o 25._o to_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o preserve_v you_o without_o sin_n and_o set_v you_o immaculate_a before_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o exultation_n at_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o the_o only_a god_n our_o saviour_n by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n be_v glory_n and_o magnificence_n empire_n and_o power_n before_o all_o age_n and_o now_o and_o to_o all_o age_n for_o ever_o amen_n hymn_n x._o let_v other_o take_v their_o course_n and_o sing_v what_o name_n they_o please_v let_v wealth_n or_o beauty_n be_v their_o theme_n such_o empty_a sound_n as_o these_o for_o i_o i_o will_v never_o admire_v a_o lump_n of_o burnish_a clay_n however_o it_o shine_v it_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o shall_v to_o dust_n decay_n sweet_a jesus_n be_v the_o name_n my_o song_n shall_v still_o adore_v sweet_a jesus_n be_v the_o charm_a word_n that_o do_v my_o life_n restore_v when_o i_o be_o dead_a in_o grief_n or_o which_o be_v worse_o in_o sin_n i_o call_v on_o jesus_n and_o he_o hear_v and_o i_o to_o live_v begin_v wherefore_o to_o thou_o bright_a name_n behold_v thus_o low_o i_o bow_v and_o thus_o again_o yet_o be_v all_o this_o far_o less_o than_o what_o i_o ow._n down_o then_o down_z both_o my_o knee_n still_o low_o to_o the_o ground_n while_o with_o my_o eye_n and_o voice_n lift_v up_o aloud_z these_o line_n i_o sound_v live_v glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n by_o all_o the_o heaven_n adore_v live_v gracious_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n our_o chief_n and_o only_a lord_n live_v and_o for_o ever_o may_v thy_o throne_n establish_v be_v for_o ever_o may_v all_o heart_n and_o tongue_n sing_v hymn_n of_o praise_n to_o thou_o amen_n antiph_n i_o see_v the_o bright_a sun_n show_v his_o flame_a eye_n and_o behold_v a_o thousand_o ray_n fill_v the_o air_n and_o beauteous_o guild_v the_o earth_n his_o glorious_a face_n but_o mask_v itself_o in_o a_o cloud_n and_o immediate_o they_o vanish_v away_o and_o their_o place_n be_v to_o be_v find_v no_o more_o &_o i_o say_v such_o o_o my_o god_n just_a such_o be_v the_o stability_n of_o every_o creature_n v._o even_o the_o line_n we_o now_o repeat_v must_v beg_v its_o breath_n of_o thou_o r._n and_o stop_v if_o thou_o deny_v it_o o_o lord_n hear_v our_o
sure_o he_o know_v what_o be_v best_a with_o it_o to_o do_v it_o be_v for_o our_o good_a that_o all_o this_o ill_n be_v suffer_v here_o below_o it_o be_v to_o correct_v those_o dangerous_a sweet_n that_o else_o will_v poison_v grow_v so_o storm_n be_v raise_v to_o clear_v the_o air_n and_o chase_v the_o cloud_n away_o so_o weed_n grow_v up_o to_o cure_v our_o wound_n and_o all_o our_o pain_n allay_v how_o often_o lord_n do_v we_o mistake_v when_o we_o our_o plot_n design_n rule_n thou_o hereafter_o thy_o own_o world_n only_o thyself_o be_v i_o or_o rather_o lord_n let_v i_o be_v thou_o else_o i_o be_o not_o my_o own_o give_v i_o thyself_o or_o take_v thou_o i_o undo_v if_o leave_v alone_o to_o thou_o great_a god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n each_o knee_n for_o ever_o bow_v may_v all_o thy_o bless_a sing_v above_o and_o we_o adore_v below_o antiph_n thou_o give_v we_o taste_n of_o good_a here_o to_o beget_v and_o feed_v in_o we_o a_o appetite_n thou_o give_v we_o but_o taste_v here_o to_o draw_v our_o affection_n up_o to_o thyself_o who_o fruition_n alone_o can_v full_o satisfy_v we_o v._o vain_a and_o preposterous_a it_o be_v to_o expect_v our_o port_n at_o sea_n r._n or_o to_o look_v for_o a_o heaven_n on_o earth_n but_o in_o hope_n o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o supplication_n come_v to_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o merciful_a god_n who_o providence_n disparage_v with_o shortness_n and_o cross_v all_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o this_o world_n to_o allay_v their_o temptatiousnes_n and_o slacken_v their_o hold_n on_o our_o heart_n grant_v we_o grace_n we_o beseech_v thou_o wise_o to_o discern_v and_o praise_v thou_o for_o this_o their_o most_o beneficial_a nature_n and_o since_o we_o can_v attain_v thou_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n but_o by_o our_o sole_a fixure_n on_o thyself_o nor_o be_v raise_v to_o that_o without_o a_o sense_n of_o dissatisfyingnes_n in_o what_o ever_o else_o we_o do_v or_o can_v possess_v make_v we_o check_v and_o overcome_v the_o repine_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n with_o just_a adoration_n of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n for_o qualify_a so_o fit_o this_o womb_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o by_o its_o own_o uneasine_n it_o more_o easy_o dispose_v they_o for_o a_o happy_a birth_n into_o thy_o bless_a eternity_n through_o our_o lord_n o_o lord_n hear_v etc._n etc._n as_o page_n 45._o saturday_n complin_n our_o help_n be_v in_o etc._n etc._n as_o page_n 46._o antiph_n too_o often_o be_v we_o trouble_v about_o many_o thing_n when_o the_o true_o necessary_a be_v but_o one._n psal_n lxxxix_o retire_v o_o my_o soul_n into_o thy_o own_o bosom_n and_o search_v what_o thou_o aim_v at_o in_o all_o thy_o thought_n where_o do_v thou_o place_v thy_o chief_a felicity_n and_o whither_o tend_v thy_o strong_a desire_n go_v to_o the_o great_a and_o prudent_a of_o the_o world_n and_o learn_v of_o they_o to_o choose_v thy_o interest_n do_v they_o not_o there_o increase_v their_o estate_n where_o they_o mean_v to_o spend_v most_o of_o their_o life_n do_v they_o project_v their_o mansion_n seat_n *_o in_o a_o country_n through_o which_o they_o pass_v as_o traveller_n no_o more_o my_o soul_n shall_v we_o build_v our_o best_a hope_n *_o on_o the_o sandy_a foundation_n of_o this_o perishable_a earth_n where_o sure_o we_o be_v we_o can_v stay_v long_o and_o be_v not_o sure_o we_o may_v stay_v very_o little_a o_o thou_o eternal_a be_v who_o change_v not_o yet_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o end_n of_o all_o our_o change_n who_o still_o rema_v the_o same_o rich_a fullness_n in_o thyself_o *_o the_o same_o bright_a glory_n to_o all_o thy_o blessed_n teach_v we_o o_o lord_n to_o use_v this_o transitory_a life_n as_o pilgrim_n return_v to_o their_o belove_a home_n that_o we_o may_v take_v what_o our_o journey_n require_v and_o not_o think_v of_o settle_v in_o a_o foreign_a country_n but_o wise_o forecast_v our_o treasure_n so_o to_o be_v happy_a there_o where_o we_o must_v always_o be_v glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n psal_n xc_o now_o thou_o have_v find_v thy_o happy_a end_n and_o find_v it_o the_o only_a good_a that_o last_v for_o ever_o study_v o_o my_o soul_n to_o know_v still_o more_o and_o still_o more_o value_n those_o immortal_a joy_n strive_v for_o so_o glorious_a a_o prize_n with_o thy_o whole_a force_n and_o the_o utmost_a straining_n of_o all_o thy_o faculty_n purchase_v at_o any_o rate_n that_o bless_a inheritance_n and_o wiseley_o neglect_v even_o all_o thing_n else_o all_o that_o divert_v thou_o from_o thy_o holy_a course_n or_o but_o retard_v the_o speed_n of_o thy_o advance_n for_o though_o the_o least_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v happy_a enough_o where_o every_o vessel_n be_v fill_v to_o the_o brim_n yet_o to_o enlarge_v our_o capacity_n to_o the_o least_o high_a degree_n *_o deseru_v the_o busy_a diligence_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n shall_v the_o industious_a bee_n endure_v no_o rest_n but_o fly_v and_o sing_v and_o labour_v all_o the_o day_n shall_v the_o unwearied_a ant_n be_v run_v up_o and_o down_o to_o fetch_v and_o carry_v a_o few_o grain_n of_o corn_n and_o we_o for_o who_o all_o nature_n so_o faithful_o work_v and_o tire_v itself_o in_o a_o perpetual_a motion_n for_o who_o the_o tender_a providence_n of_o god_n *_o command_v even_o his_o angel_n to_o watch_v and_o pray_v for_o who_o the_o adore_a jesus_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o spend_v a_o whole_a life_n in_o continual_a labour_n shall_v we_o sleep_v on_o in_o a_o drowsy_a sloth_n and_o not_o stir_v a_o finger_n to_o help_v our_o selus_fw-la awake_v my_o soul_n and_o chide_v thy_o sluggish_a thought_n and_o let_v their_o stupid_a folly_n plain_o know_v we_o have_v a_o store_n to_o provide_v as_o well_o as_o ant_n and_o infinite_o rich_a than_o their_o poor_a hoard_n we_o have_v a_o work_n to_o do_v as_o well_o as_o bee_n and_o infinite_o sweet_a than_o all_o their_o honey_n what_o can_v so_o noby_a enrich_v a_o immortal_a soul_n *_o as_o still_o to_o be_v gather_v a_o stock_n for_o eternity_n what_o can_v so_o high_o delight_v one_o that_o every_o day_n improve_v as_o daily_o to_o see_v the_o increase_n of_o his_o hope_n o_o bless_a hope_n be_v thou_o my_o chief_a delight_n and_o the_o only_a treasure_n i_o covet_v to_o lay_v up_o be_v thou_o the_o quicken_a life_n of_o all_o my_o action_n and_o sweet_a allay_n of_o all_o my_o suffering_n so_o shall_v i_o never_o refuse_v any_o mean_a labour_n while_o i_o look_v to_o receive_v such_o glorious_a wage_n so_o shall_v i_o never_o repine_v at_o any_o temporal_a loss_n whilâ—â—_n i_o hope_v to_o gain_v such_o eternal_a reward_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n psal_n xci_o but_o o_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o our_o sloth_n undo_v we_o as_o the_o imprudent_a choice_n in_o apply_v our_o diligence_n many_o alas_o take_v pain_n enough_o many_o perplex_v themselves_o too_o much_o see_v how_o the_o busy_a toyler_n of_o the_o world_n *_o be_v chain_v perpetual_o like_o slave_n to_o their_o work_n how_o early_o they_o rise_v and_o go_v late_a to_o sleep_v and_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o care_n and_o sorrow_n see_v how_o the_o hardy_a soldier_n follow_v their_o prince_n *_o through_o a_o thousand_o difficulty_n to_o meet_v with_o danger_n see_v how_o the_o venturous_a mariner_n expose_v their_o life_n *_o over_o stormy_a sea_n into_o barbarous_a nation_n and_o why_o all_o this_o poor_a ill-advised_n wretch_n but_o to_o fetch_v perhaps_o a_o little_a fish_n or_o spice_n to_o gain_v a_o few_o penny_n or_o some_o petty_a honour_n which_o other_o often_o share_v in_o more_o than_o your_o selus_fw-la o_o bounteous_a lord_n how_o easy_a be_v thy_o command_n how_o cheap_a have_v thou_o make_v the_o purchase_n of_o heaven_n half_n these_o pain_n will_v make_v we_o saint_n half_o these_o suffering_n canonize_v we_o for_o martyr_n be_v they_o devout_o undertake_v for_o thou_o and_o the_o high_a enjoyment_n of_o thy_o glorious_a promise_n thou_o bid_v we_o not_o freeze_v under_o the_o polar_a star_n nor_o burn_v in_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o torrid_a zone_n but_o propose_v a_o sweet_a and_o gentle_a rule_n and_o such_o as_o our_o nature_n itself_o will_v choose_v do_v not_o our_o passion_n strange_o mislead_v we_o and_o the_o world_n about_o we_o distract_v our_o reason_n thou_o bid_v we_o but_o wise_o love_v our_o selus_fw-la and_o attend_v above_o all_o thing_n our_o own_o true_a happiness_n thou_o bid_v we_o value_v even_o this_o world_n as_o much_o as_o it_o deseru_v since_o it_o be_v the_o school_n that_o breed_v we_o up_o to_o the_o other_o only_o we_o be_v forbid_v to_o be_v wilful_a fool_n and_o prefer_v a_o short_a vanity_n before_o eternal_a felicity_n o_o the_o mild_a government_n of_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n this_o we_o can_v
make_v the_o light_a his_o garment_n and_o command_v the_o cloud_n to_o be_v the_o chariot_n of_o his_o triumph_n the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n obey_v their_o lord_n and_o the_o everlasting_a door_n open_v to_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n enter_v bright_a king_n attend_v with_o thy_o beauteous_a angel_n and_o the_o glad_a train_n of_o thy_o new_a deliver_v captive_n enter_v and_o repossess_v thy_o ancient_a throne_n and_o reign_v eternal_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o thy_o father_n may_v every_o knee_n bow_v low_a to_o thy_o exalt_a name_n and_o every_o tongue_n confess_v thy_o glory_n may_v all_o create_a nature_n adore_v thy_o power_n and_o the_o church_n of_o thy_o redeem_a exult_v in_o thy_o goodness_n who_o have_v we_o in_o heaven_n o_o lord_n but_o thou_o who_o express_o go_v thither_o to_o make_v way_n for_o thy_o follower_n what_o have_v we_o on_o earth_n but_o our_o hope_n by_o follow_v thou_o *_o to_o arrive_v at_o last_o where_o thou_o be_v go_v before_o we_o o_o glorious_a jesus_n our_o strength_n our_o joy_n and_o the_o immortal_a life_n of_o all_o our_o soul_n be_v thou_o the_o principal_a subject_n of_o our_o study_n and_o daily_a entertainment_n of_o our_o most_o serious_a thought_n draw_v we_o o_o dear_a lord_n from_o the_o world_n and_o our_o selus_fw-la that_o we_o be_v not_o entangle_v with_o any_o earthly_a desire_n draw_v we_o after_o thou_o and_o the_o odour_n of_o thy_o sweetness_n that_o we_o may_v run_v with_o delight_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o command_n draw_v we_o up_o to_o thou_o on_o thy_o throne_n of_o blyss_n that_o we_o may_v see_v thy_o face_n and_o rejoice_v with_o thou_o for_o ever_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n psal_n vii_o why_o shall_v our_o heart_n still_o dwell_v upon_o earth_n since_o the_o treasure_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v return_v to_o heaven_n since_o our_o glorify_v jesus_n be_v ascend_v above_o to_o prepare_v we_o a_o place_n in_o his_o own_o kingdom_n a_o place_n of_o rest_n and_o secure_a peace_n where_o we_o shall_v see_v and_o praise_v and_o adore_v he_o for_o ever_o a_o place_n of_o joy_n and_o everlasting_a fruition_n where_o we_o shall_v love_v and_o possess_v and_o delight_v in_o he_o for_o ever_o o_o happy_a we_o and_o our_o poor_a soul_n if_o once_o admit_v to_o that_o blissful_a vision_n if_o once_o those_o heavenly_a portal_n unfold_v their_o gate_n and_o let_v we_o in_o to_o the_o joy_n of_o our_o lord_n how_o will_v our_o spirit_n be_v ravish_v within_o themselves_o to_o reflect_v on_o the_o fullness_n of_o their_o own_o beatitude_n how_o shall_v we_o all_o rejoice_v in_o one_o another_o felicity_n but_o infinite_o more_o in_o the_o infinite_o great_a felicity_n of_o god_n o_o heaven_n towards_o thou_o we_o lift_v up_o our_o languish_a head_n and_o with_o stretcht-out_a hand_n reach_v at_o thy_o glory_n when_o o_o thou_o finisher_n of_o all_o our_o hope_n when_o shall_v we_o once_o behold_v that_o incomparable_a light_n that_o light_n which_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o angel_n and_o renew_v the_o youth_n of_o saint_n that_o light_n which_o be_v thy_o very_a self_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o we_o shall_v there_o see_v face_n to_o face_n who_o we_o shall_v there_o know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v we_o shall_v know_v thou_o in_o thy_o own_o clear_a light_n o_o light_n shine_v thou_o perpetual_o in_o our_o eye_n that_o thy_o brightness_n may_v darken_v the_o false_a lustre_n of_o this_o world_n o_o light_n shed_v thou_o thy_o flame_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o thy_o heat_n may_v consume_v all_o other_o desire_n that_o we_o may_v burn_v continual_o with_o the_o chaste_a love_n of_o thou_o till_o thy_o own_o bright_a day_n appear_v until_o we_o be_v call_v from_o this_o vale_n of_o darkness_n into_o the_o glorious_a presence_n of_o the_o live_a god_n to_o see_v he_o that_o make_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n and_o dispose_v all_o creature_n in_o so_o beauteous_a order_n to_o see_v he_o that_o first_o give_v we_o our_o be_v then_o govern_v we_o in_o our_o way_n *_o and_o bring_v we_o at_o length_n to_o so_o bless_a a_o end_n meanwhile_o o_o gracious_a lord_n the_o crown_n of_o all_o thy_o saint_n and_o only_o expectation_n of_o thy_o faithful_a servant_n make_v we_o entertain_v our_o life_n with_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o hope_n and_o our_o hope_n with_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o promise_n make_v we_o still_o every_o day_n more_o perfect_o understand_v *_o our_o own_o great_a duty_n &_o thy_o infinite_a love_n make_v we_o continual_o meditate_v the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o invite_v all_o the_o world_n to_o sing_v thy_o praise_n praise_v our_o lord_n o_o you_o holy_a angel_n praise_v he_o o_o you_o happy_a saint_n praise_v he_o o_o you_o faithful_a depart_v in_o his_o grace_n praise_v he_o o_o you_o live_v who_o subsist_v by_o his_o mercy_n praise_v he_o in_o the_o vast_a immensity_n of_o his_o power_n praise_v he_o in_o the_o admirable_a wisdom_n of_o his_o providence_n praise_v he_o in_o the_o bless_a effect_n of_o his_o goodness_n praise_v he_o in_o the_o infinitenes_n of_o all_o his_o attribute_n praise_v thy_o eternal_a self_n o_o glorious_a god_n and_o to_o all_o the_o felicity_n thou_o essential_o possesse_v may_v every_o creature_n say_v amen_n glory_n be_v antiph_n o_o how_o adorable_a be_v thy_o counsel_n o_o lord_n how_o strange_o endear_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o love_n alleluia_n capit._fw-la 1_o pet._n 1._o bless_a be_v god_n and_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o according_a to_o his_o great_a mercy_n have_v regenerate_v we_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a and_o pure_a and_o which_o can_v fade_v conserve_v for_o you_o in_o the_o heaven_n hymn_n ii_o wake_v my_o soul_n rise_v from_o this_o bed_n of_o dull_a and_o slugish_a earth_n quick_o rise_v lift_v up_o thy_o head_n and_o see_v thy_o lord_n new_a birth_n once_o he_o come_v o_o bless_v he_o bear_a of_o a_o virgin-womb_n now_o he_o come_v both_o time_n for_o thou_o spring_v from_o a_o virgin_n tomb_n lo_o he_o rise_v fresh_a and_o bright_a encircle_v round_o with_o star_n which_o from_o he_o take_v all_o their_o light_n and_o from_o his_o glorious_a scar_n still_o as_o he_o his_o progress_n make_v up_o to_o his_o heaven_n again_o each_o bless_a saint_n his_o music_n take_v and_o follow_v in_o his_o train_n thus_o together_o they_o ascend_v until_o at_o heaven_n gate_n they_o come_v where_o the_o angel_n all_o attend_v to_o bid_v they_o welcome_n home_o soon_o they_o know_v again_o their_o king_n soon_o they_o his_o call_n obey_v all_o the_o quire_n come_v forth_o to_o sing_v and_o crown_n with_o mirth_n the_o day_n come_v my_o soul_n let_v we_o rejoice_v let_v we_o our_o concert_n bring_v up_o to_o heaven_n le_fw-fr we_o lift_v our_o voice_n and_o with_o the_o angel_n sing_v glory_n honour_n power_n and_o praise_n to_o the_o mysterious_a three_o as_o at_o first_o begin_n be_v may_v now_o and_o ever_o be_v antiph_n why_o seek_v you_o the_o live_n among_o the_o the_o dead_a he_o be_v rise_v he_o be_v not_o here_o he_o be_v glorious_o ascend_v and_o the_o heaven_n have_v receive_v he_o alleluia_n alleluia_n benedictus_fw-la bless_a be_v our_o lord_n the_o god_n of_o israel_n for_o he_o have_v visit_v and_o redeem_v his_o people_n and_o raise_v up_o a_o kingdom_n of_o salvation_n to_o we_o in_o the_o house_n of_o david_n his_o servant_n as_o he_o speak_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o holy_a prophet_n who_o have_v be_v since_o the_o world_n begin_v salvation_n from_o our_o enemy_n and_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o that_o hate_v we_o to_o show_v mercy_n to_o our_o father_n and_o to_o remember_v his_o holy_a testament_n the_o oath_n which_o he_o swear_v to_o abraham_n our_o father_n that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o himself_o that_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o enemy_n we_o may_v serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o justice_n before_o he_o *_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o thou_o child_n shall_v be_v call_v the_o prophet_n of_o the_o high_a for_o thou_o shall_v go_v before_o the_o face_n of_o our_o lord_n to_o prepare_v his_o way_n to_o give_v knowledge_n of_o salvation_n to_o his_o people_n for_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n through_o the_o tender_a mercy_n of_o our_o god_n whereby_o the_o dayspring_n from_o on_o high_a have_v visit_v we_o to_o give_v light_n to_o they_o that_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n to_o direct_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n why_o seek_v you_o the_o live_n among_o the_o dead_a he_o be_v rise_v he_o be_v not_o here_o he_o be_v glorious_o ascend_v and_o
there_o and_o part_n with_o life_n itself_o to_o die_v and_o go_v thither_o alas_o how_o short_a be_v we_o of_o these_o perfection_n how_o slow_o do_v we_o follow_v those_o excellent_a guide_n o_o that_o we_o live_v i_o dare_v not_o say_v bless_a soul_n like_v you_o *_o who_o aim_n be_v high_a and_o a_o generous_a heat_n bet_v in_o your_o breast_n but_o that_o our_o heart_n desire_n be_v to_o live_v like_o you_o and_o what_o you_o real_o do_v we_o real_o wish_v to_o do_v o_o that_o we_o live_v in_o some_o degree_n like_o you_o and_o love_v to_o think_v and_o read_v and_o speak_v of_o you_o to_o sign_n and_o publish_v your_o heroic_a act_n and_o where_o we_o can_v imitate_v at_o least_o admire_v at_o least_o let_v we_o learn_v to_o humble_v our_o selus_fw-la and_o check_v the_o vanity_n of_o our_o proud_a conceit_n let_v we_o mourn_v and_o blush_v at_o our_o many_o infirmity_n and_o so_o much_o the_o loud_o call_v to_o heaven_n for_o relief_n hear_v we_o you_o bless_a saint_n who_o dwell_v secure_v above_o and_o turn_v your_o eye_n of_o pity_n towards_o we_o below_o look_v down_o with_o tenderness_n on_o our_o world_n of_o misery_n and_o bow_v your_o charitable_a knee_n to_o the_o god_n of_o mercy_n that_o what_o our_o own_o unworthines_n can_v obtain_v we_o may_v hope_v to_o receive_v by_o your_o holy_a prayer_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n help_v we_o you_o bless_a citizen_n of_o heaven_n direct_v our_o way_n you_o who_o have_v attain_v your_o end_n antiph_n fear_v not_o my_o soul_n our_o god_n have_v a_o blessing_n too_o for_o we_o if_o we_o have_v a_o love_n and_o obedience_n for_o he_o psal_n cxxvi_o let_v we_o humble_v our_o selus_fw-la but_o not_o grow_v faint_a *_o at_o the_o sight_n of_o other_o so_o far_o before_o we_o rather_o let_v we_o quicken_v our_o sloth_n by_o their_o swift_a pace_n and_o encourage_v our_o fear_n with_o their_o happy_a success_n we_o who_o profess_v the_o religion_n of_o all_o these_o saint_n who_o live_v and_o die_v in_o the_o same_o church_n with_o we_o we_o who_o partake_v of_o the_o same_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o eat_v the_o same_o celestial_a food_n why_o shall_v we_o fear_v one_o day_n to_o shine_v above_o and_o rejoice_v together_o with_o you_o glorious_a saint_n be_v we_o not_o all_o redeem_v by_o the_o same_o rich_a price_n &_o the_o same_o eternal_a crown_n propose_v to_o we_o all_o be_v we_o not_o breed_v in_o the_o same_o apostolic_a faith_n and_o nurse_v at_o the_o breast_n of_o the_o same_o catholic_n church_n the_o lesson_n i_o see_v and_o teacher_n be_v the_o same_o but_o the_o hand_n be_v dull_a and_o instrument_n out_o of_o tune_n you_o live_v indeed_o in_o a_o dangerous_a world_n like_o this_o and_o be_v tie_v to_o body_n frail_a as_o we_o but_o by_o a_o constant_a vigilance_n you_o overcome_v the_o world_n and_o subdue_v your_o body_n to_o the_o service_n of_o your_o mind_n you_o overcome_v with_o a_o joyful_a hart_n *_o and_o we_o thus_o congratulate_v the_o triumph_n of_o your_o victory_n you_o overcome_v but_o not_o by_o your_o own_o strong_a hand_n you_o now_o triumph_v but_o it_o be_v by_o the_o bounty_n of_o your_o god_n cheer_v then_o thyself_o my_o soul_n &_o raise_v thy_o head_n *_o and_o open_v thy_o bosom_n to_o the_o hope_n of_o heaven_n fear_v not_o our_o god_n have_v a_o blessing_n too_o for_o we_o if_o we_o have_v a_o love_n and_o obedience_n for_o he_o if_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o way_n of_o piety_n and_o diligent_o attend_v the_o office_n of_o devotion_n if_o we_o refrain_v from_o the_o liberty_n of_o the_o world_n and_o curb_v the_o loose_a suggestion_n of_o the_o flesh_n if_o we_o can_v look_v on_o gold_n and_o honour_n and_o their_o flame_a beam_n not_o dazzle_v our_o eye_n if_o we_o perform_v with_o they_o the_o part_n of_o faithful_a servant_n *_o we_o shall_v sure_o with_o they_o have_v the_o portion_n of_o child_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n fear_v not_o my_o soul_n our_o god_n have_v a_o blessing_n too_o for_o we_o if_o we_o have_v a_o love_n and_o obedience_n for_o he_o antiph_n precious_a in_o thy_o sight_n o_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o thy_o saint_n precious_a to_o thou_o and_o themselves_o and_o we_o psal_n cxxvii_o precious_a in_o thy_o fight_n o_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o thy_o saint_n which_o finish_v thy_o great_a work_n the_o perfect_a of_o soul_n who_o thou_o esteem_v as_o the_o jewel_n of_o heaven_n and_o choice_o gather_v into_o thy_o own_o treasury_n precious_a to_o themselves_o o_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o thy_o saint_n which_o take_v off_o the_o dusky_a cover_n that_o hide_v their_o brightness_n which_o shape_n and_o polish_v they_o to_o a_o beauteous_a lustre_n and_o set_v they_o as_o star_n round_o about_o thy_o throne_n precious_a to_o we_o o_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o thy_o saint_n which_o make_v we_o heir_n of_o so_o great_a a_o wealth_n which_o leave_v we_o furnish_v with_o so_o rich_a variety_n that_o every_o kind_n of_o want_n be_v abundant_o supply_v some_o teach_v we_o courage_n to_o encounter_v danger_n and_o not_o for_o fear_v make_v shipwreck_n of_o our_o conscience_n other_o instruct_v we_o to_o converse_v with_o meekness_n and_o patient_o bear_v neglect_n and_o injury_n from_o some_o we_o learn_v how_o wise_o to_o use_v this_o world_n and_o make_v it_o serve_v we_o in_o our_o way_n to_o the_o next_o from_o other_o how_o more_o generous_o to_o renounce_v it_o and_o pass_v our_o time_n in_o peace_n and_o prayer_n from_o all_o we_o learn_v this_o best_a of_o art_n to_o live_v and_o die_v like_a saint_n and_o in_o the_o best_a of_o method_n their_o own_o example_n o_o gracious_a lord_n who_o love_n still_o look_v about_o and_o search_v every_o way_n to_o save_v we_o siner_n who_o come_v thyself_o bright_a sun_n of_o glory_n *_o to_o enlighten_v our_o darkness_n and_o warm_v our_o freeze_a heart_n who_o with_o thy_o fruitful_a beam_n still_o kindle_v other_o to_o burn_v as_o taper_n in_o thy_o church_n hand_n and_o by_o their_o near_a proportionate_a distance_n stand_v fit_a to_o shine_v into_o every_o corner_n of_o our_o life_n o_o make_v we_o bless_v thy_o name_n for_o all_o these_o mercy_n and_o let_v not_o one_o be_v lose_v by_o our_o ingratitude_n let_v we_o not_o see_v in_o vain_a the_o crown_n at_o the_o raze_n end_n and_o sit_v down_o lazy_o in_o the_o shade_n of_o ease_n let_v we_o not_o keep_v in_o vain_a these_o sacred_a memory_n to_o be_v only_o a_o reproach_n to_o our_o unprofitable_a life_n but_o let_v we_o stretch_v our_o selus_fw-la and_o pursue_v to_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o glorious_a prizeis_n that_o set_v before_o we_o still_o with_o our_o utmost_a speed_n let_v we_o follow_v they_o who_o travail_n end_v in_o so_o sweet_a a_o rest_n and_o when_o our_o life_n last_o day_n begin_v to_o fall_v and_o bid_v we_o hasten_v to_o prepare_v for_o night_n then_o come_v you_o holy_a angel_n and_o watch_n about_o 〈◊〉_d and_o suffer_v not_o the_o enemy_n to_o disturb_v our_o â—â—ssage_n come_v and_o receive_v in_o peace_n our_o depart_a soul_n and_o bear_v they_o safe_o to_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n then_o o_o thou_o bless_a virgin-mother_n protect_v we_o with_o thy_o favour_n and_o all_o you_o glorious_a saint_n assist_v we_o with_o your_o prayer_n then_o o_o thou_o dear_a redeemer_n of_o the_o world_n and_o sovereign_a king_n of_o life_n and_o death_n thou_o who_o despise_v not_o the_o tear_n of_o the_o penitent_a nor_o turn_v away_o from_o the_o sigh_n of_o the_o afflict_a thou_o who_o preserv'd_v all_o that_o rely_v on_o thou_o and_o fulfil_v their_o desire_n that_o long_o to_o be_v with_o thou_o hear_v thou_o our_o cry_n and_o pardon_v our_o sin_n and_o gracious_o deliver_v we_o from_o all_o our_o fear_n call_v we_o to_o thyself_o with_o thy_o own_o bless_a voice_n call_v we_o o_o dear_a jesus_n in_o thy_o own_o sweet_a word_n come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n possess_v the_o kingdom_n *_o prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n then_o o_o my_o happy_a soul_n immediate_o obey_v and_o go_v forth_o with_o gladness_n to_o meet_v the_o lord_n to_o live_v with_o he_o and_o behold_v his_o glory_n to_o rejoice_v with_o he_o and_o sing_v his_o praise_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n precious_a in_o thy_o sight_n o_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o thy_o saint_n precious_a to_o thou_o and_o themselves_o and_o we_o hymn_n thirty-nine_o night_n forbear_v alas_o our_o praise_n and_o our_o young_a begin_n hope_n set_v to_o grow_v on_o these_o bless_a day_n faint_a and_o dull_a require_v more_o scope_n it_o will_v not_o hear_v but_o sullen_a fly_v summon_v all_o the_o world_n to_o sleep_v bid_v we_o close_v our_o book_n and_o eye_n what_o
magnificence_n of_o our_o god_n heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v full_a of_o his_o greatness_n heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v create_v by_o his_o power_n from_o he_o all_o the_o host_n of_o angel_n receive_v their_o be_v from_o he_o they_o have_v the_o honour_n to_o assist_v in_o his_o presence_n he_o kindle_v warmth_n and_o brightness_n in_o the_o sun_n and_o beauteous_o garnish_v the_o firmament_n with_o star_n he_o spread_v the_o air_n and_o store_v it_o with_o flock_n of_o bird_n he_o gather_v the_o water_n and_o replenish_v they_o with_o shoal_n of_o fish_n he_o establish_v the_o earth_n on_o a_o firm_a foundation_n and_o rich_o adorn_v it_o with_o innumerable_a variety_n every_o element_n be_v fill_v with_o his_o blessing_n and_o all_o the_o world_n with_o his_o liberal_a miracle_n he_o speak_v the_o word_n and_o they_o be_v make_v he_o command_v and_o they_o be_v still_o preserve_v he_o govern_v their_o motion_n in_o perfect_a order_n and_o distribute_v to_o each_o its_o proper_a office_n contrive_v the_o whole_a into_o one_o vast_a machine_n a_o spacious_a theatre_n of_o his_o own_o unlimited_a greatness_n o_o glorious_a architect_n of_o universal_a nature_n who_o dispose_v all_o thing_n in_o number_n weight_n and_o measure_n how_o do_v thy_o wisdom_n engage_v we_o to_o admire_v thou_o how_o do_v thy_o goodness_n oblige_v we_o to_o love_v thou_o not_o for_o themselves_o alone_o o_o gracious_a god_n do_v thy_o hand_n produce_v those_o happy_a spirit_n but_o to_o receive_v in_o charge_n thy_o little_a flock_n and_o safe_o conduct_v they_o to_o the_o fold_n of_o blyss_n not_o for_o themselves_o at_o all_o o_o bounteous_a lord_n be_v the_o rest_n of_o this_o huge_a creation_n frame_v but_o to_o sustain_v our_o life_n in_o the_o way_n and_o carry_v we_o on_o to_o our_o eternal_a home_n o_o may_v our_o soul_n first_o praise_v thou_o for_o themselves_o and_o employ_v their_o whole_a power_n to_o improve_v in_o thy_o service_n may_v we_o praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n for_o all_o thy_o gift_n but_o infinite_o above_o all_o still_o value_v the_o giver_n may_v every_o blessing_n be_v a_o motive_n of_o gratitude_n and_o every_o creature_n a_o step_n of_o approach_n towards_o thou_o so_o shall_v we_o faithful_o observe_v their_o end_n and_o happy_o arrive_v at_o we_o use_v they_o only_o to_o entertain_v we_o here_o till_o our_o soul_n be_v prepare_v for_o the_o life_n of_o heaven_n till_o they_o become_v full_a ripe_a for_o thou_o and_o then_o fly_v away_o to_o thy_o holy_a presence_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n psal_n xx._n how_o admirable_a be_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n over_o all_o the_o earth_n how_o wise_a and_o gracious_a the_o counsel_n of_o thy_o providence_n after_o thou_o have_v thus_o prepare_v the_o world_n as_o a_o house_n ready_a furnish_v for_o man_n to_o inhabit_v thy_o mighty_a hand_n frame_v our_o body_n of_o the_o dust_n and_o build_v they_o in_o a_o shape_n of_o use_n and_o beauty_n thou_o breath'd_a into_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o fit_v we_o with_o faculty_n proportion_v to_o our_o end_n thou_o give_v we_o a_o soul_n to_o govern_v our_o body_n and_o reason_n to_o command_v in_o our_o soul_n thou_o reveal'd_v to_o we_o a_o law_n for_o the_o improvement_n of_o our_o reason_n and_o enabl_a we_o by_o thy_o grace_n to_o observe_v that_o law_n thou_o make_v we_o lord_n over_o all_o thy_o creature_n but_o little_a inferior_a to_o thy_o glorious_a angel_n thou_o compelle_v whole_a nature_n to_o serve_v we_o without_o reward_n and_o invite_v we_o to_o love_v thou_o for_o our_o own_o happiness_n thou_o design'd_v we_o a_o age_n of_o pure_a delight_n *_o in_o that_o sweet_a and_o fruitful_a garden_n where_o have_v lead_v a_o long_a and_o pleasant_a life_n thou_o promise_v to_o transplant_v we_o to_o thy_o own_o paradise_n all_o this_o thou_o do_v o_o glorious_a god_n the_o full_a possessor_n of_o universal_a bliss_n not_o for_o any_o need_n thou_o have_v of_o we_o or_o the_o least_o advantage_n thou_o can_v derive_v from_o our_o be_v all_o this_o thou_o do_v o_o infinite_a goodness_n the_o liberal_a bestower_n of_o what_o ever_o we_o possess_v not_o for_o any_o merit_n alas_o of_o we_o or_o the_o least_o motive_n we_o can_v offer_v to_o induce_v thou_o but_o for_o thy_o own_o excessive_a charity_n and_o the_o mere_a inclination_n of_o thy_o own_o rich_a nature_n that_o empty_a we_o may_v receive_v of_o thy_o fullness_n and_o be_v partaker_n of_o thy_o overflow_a bounty_n so_o shed_v the_o generous_a sun_n his_o beam_n and_o free_o scatter_v they_o on_o every_o side_n guild_v all_o the_o world_n with_o his_o beauteous_a light_n and_o kind_o cherish_v it_o with_o his_o fruitful_a heat_n and_o so_o do_v thou_o and_o infinite_o more_o o_o thou_o god_n of_o infinite_a more_o perfection_n so_o we_o confess_v thou_o do_v to_o we_o but_o we_o what_o return_n have_v we_o make_v to_o thou_o have_v we_o consider_v well_o the_o end_n of_o our_o be_v and_o faithful_o comply_v with_o thy_o purpose_n to_o save_v we_o ah_o wretched_a we_o we_o neglect_v thy_o holy_a rule_n and_o govern_v our_o action_n by_o chance_n and_o humour_n we_o quite_o forget_v our_o god_n that_o make_v we_o and_o fill_v our_o head_n with_o thought_n that_o undo_v we_o pardon_v o_o gracious_a lord_n our_o past_a ingratitude_n and_o merciful_o direct_v our_o time_n to_o come_v teach_v every_o passage_n of_o our_o yet_o remain_v life_n to_o express_v a_o acknowledgement_n fit_a for_o thy_o mercy_n o_o make_v our_o sense_n subject_a to_o our_o reason_n and_o our_o reason_n entire_o obedient_a to_o thou_o o_o make_v the_o whole_a creation_n conspire_v to_o thy_o honour_n and_o all_o that_o depend_v on_o thou_o join_v together_o in_o thy_o praise_n this_o be_v the_o only_a praise_n thou_o expect_v from_o we_o and_o the_o whole_a honour_n thou_o require_v of_o thy_o creature_n that_o by_o observe_v the_o order_n thou_o appointe_v here_o in_o this_o low_a region_n of_o change_n and_o motion_n we_o may_v all_o grow_v up_o to_o be_v happy_a hereafter_o in_o that_o state_n of_o permanency_n and_o eternal_a rest_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n bless_v our_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n capit._fw-la 4._o apoc._n worthy_a be_v thou_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n to_o receive_v glory_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n because_o thou_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n and_o for_o thy_o will_n they_o be_v and_o be_v create_v hymn_n vi._n hark_v my_o soul_n how_o every_o thing_n strive_v to_o serve_v our_o bounteous_a king_n each_o a_o double_a tribute_n pay_v sing_v it_o part_n and_o then_o obey_v nature_n chief_a and_o sweet_a choir_n he_o with_o cheerful_a note_n admire_v chant_v every_o day_n their_o laud_n while_o the_o grove_n their_o song_n applaud_v though_o their_o voice_n low_o be_v stream_n have_v too_o their_o melody_n night_n and_o day_n they_o warble_v run_v never_o pause_v but_o still_o sing_v on_o all_o the_o flower_n that_o guild_v the_o spring_n hither_o their_o still-musick_n bring_v if_o heaven_n bless_v they_o thankful_a they_o smell_v more_o sweet_a and_o look_v more_o gay_a only_o we_o can_v scarce_o afford_v this_o short_a office_n to_o our_o lord_n we_o on_o who_o his_o bounty_n flow_v all_o thing_n give_v and_o nothing_o owe_v wake_v for_o shame_n my_o sluggish_a hart_n wake_v and_o glad_o sing_v thy_o part_n learn_v of_o bird_n and_o spring_n and_o flower_n how_o to_o use_v thy_o noble_a power_n call_v whole_a nature_n to_o thy_o aid_n since_o it_o be_v he_o whole_a nature_n make_v join_v in_o one_o eternal_a song_n who_o to_o one_o god_n all_o belong_v live_v for_o ever_o glorious_a lord_n live_v by_o all_o thy_o work_n adore_v one_o in_o three_o and_o three_o in_o one_o thrice_o we_o bow_v to_o thou_o alone_o amen_n antiph_n the_o boundless_a ocean_n of_o be_v can_v not_o contain_v his_o stream_n but_o overflow_v upon_o pure_a nothing_o and_o behold_v a_o beauteous_a world_n appear_v heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o all_o therein_o from_o the_o high_a angel_n to_o the_o least_o grain_n of_o dust_n all_o together_o the_o most_o perfect_a participation_n of_o his_o essence_n v._o he_o speak_v the_o word_n and_o they_o be_v make_v r._n he_o but_o command_v and_o they_o be_v create_v o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o supplication_n come_v to_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o almighty_a lord_n the_o only_a wise_a and_o good_a creator_n of_o the_o universe_n who_o make_v all_o corporeal_a nature_n for_o the_o use_n of_o man_n and_o man_n for_o his_o own_o felicity_n enlarge_v our_o soul_n we_o beseech_v thou_o humble_o to_o admire_v and_o adore_v thy_o infinite_a fullness_n of_o be_v in_o thyself_o and_o thy_o immense_a liberality_n of_o it_o to_o we_o and_o merciful_o carry_v on_o the_o whole_a
*_o and_o be_v oppress_v under_o the_o weight_n of_o your_o sin_n come_v to_o i_o you_o that_o hunger_n after_o heaven_n *_o and_o thirst_n to_o drink_v at_o the_o fountain_n of_o blyss_n come_v to_o i_o and_o i_o will_v refresh_v you_o *_o with_o the_o wine_n of_o gladness_n and_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n come_v you_o that_o be_v weak_a that_o you_o may_v grow_v strong_a and_o you_o that_o be_v strong_a lest_o you_o become_v weak_a come_v you_o that_o have_v leisure_n and_o here_o entertain_v your_o time_n come_v you_o that_o be_v busy_a and_o here_o learn_v to_o sanctify_v your_o employment_n come_v all_o and_o gather_v free_o of_o this_o celestial_a manna_n and_o fill_v your_o soul_n with_o the_o food_n of_o angel_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n psal_n lviii_o thus_o do_v our_o gracious_a lord_n invite_v and_o shall_v we_o go_v shall_v sinner_n dare_v to_o sit_v down_o at_o his_o table_n thus_o he_o invite_v and_o shall_v we_o not_o go_v shall_v wretch_n presume_v to_o refuse_v his_o call_n rise_v then_o my_o soul_n and_o take_v thy_o swift_a wing_n and_o fly_v to_o the_o presence_n of_o this_o great_a mystery_n soon_o as_o thou_o come_v bow_v low_a thy_o head_n and_o humble_o adore_v our_o hide_a god_n our_o god_n who_o be_v come_v thus_o far_o to_o meet_v we_o and_o bring_v along_o with_o he_o a_o whole_a heaven_n to_o entertain_v we_o arise_v and_o leave_v the_o world_n behind_o thou_o and_o run_v with_o gladness_n to_o salute_v thy_o lord_n enter_v the_o palace_n of_o that_o admirable_a tabernacle_n the_o house_n of_o his_o own_o most_o glorious_a residence_n there_o we_o shall_v see_v the_o eternal_a word_n *_o that_o descend_v from_o heaven_n to_o become_v man_n for_o we_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o still_o more_o wonderful_o abridge_v *_o into_o a_o lesser_a space_n and_o low_a shape_n there_o we_o shall_v see_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n *_o vest_v with_o the_o familiar_a form_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n there_o we_o shall_v see_v the_o prince_n of_o peace_n *_o sacrifice_v himself_o to_o reconcile_v we_o with_o his_o father_n there_o we_o shall_v see_v o_o stupendous_a mercy_n the_o son_n of_o god_n stoop_v even_o to_o the_o mouth_n of_o man_n can_v we_o o_o dear_a redeemer_n believe_v these_o wonder_n and_o not_o be_v ravish_v with_o admiration_n of_o thy_o love_n can_v we_o acknowledge_v thy_o supreme_a veracity_n and_o not_o believe_v be_v they_o possible_a still_o great_a wonder_n what_o though_o our_o eye_n say_v there_o be_v nothing_o but_o bread_n our_o faith_n assure_v we_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o our_o saviour_n shall_v not_o the_o almighty_a power_n that_o make_v our_o sense_n *_o exceed_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o own_o creature_n shall_v we_o refuse_v to_o believe_v our_o god_n because_o his_o mercy_n transcend_v our_o capacity_n no_o no_o it_o be_v thy_o very_a self_n we_o see_v o_o bless_a jesus_n it_o be_v thou_o own_o light_n by_o which_o we_o see_v thou_o none_o but_o a_o infinite_a wisdom_n can_v ever_o have_v invent_v *_o so_o strange_a and_o high_a and_o prodigious_a a_o mystery_n none_o but_o a_o more_o than_o infinite_a goodness_n will_v ever_o have_v impart_v *_o so_o dear_a and_o tender_a and_o rich_a a_o blessing_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n psal_n lix_n lord_n who_o be_v we_o unworthy_a sinner_n that_o thus_o thou_o regard_v our_o wretched_a dust_n what_o be_v all_o the_o world_n compare_v to_o thou_o that_o thus_o thou_o seem_v to_o disregard_n thyself_o it_o be_v for_o our_o sake_n and_o to_o draw_v we_o to_o thy_o love_n that_o thou_o personal_o vouchsafe_v to_o dwell_v among_o we_o it_o be_v for_o our_o sake_n and_o to_o spare_v the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o nature_n that_o thy_o brightness_n appear_v not_o in_o its_o proper_a lustre_n bless_a o_o jesus_n be_v the_o eye_n that_o see_v thou_o in_o this_o kind_a disguise_n and_o the_o mouth_n that_o reverent_o receive_v thou_o bless_a yet_o more_o be_v the_o hart_n that_o desire_v thy_o come_n and_o belong_v to_o see_v thou_o in_o thy_o beauteous_a self_n o_o thou_o eternal_a lord_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n *_o our_o joy_n and_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n what_o have_v thou_o there_o prepare_v for_o thy_o servant_n who_o bestow_v such_o pledge_n of_o thy_o bounty_n here_o what_o do_v thou_o there_o reserve_v in_o thy_o own_o kingdom_n who_o give_v we_o thyself_o in_o this_o place_n of_o banishment_n how_o will_v thy_o open_a vision_n transport_v our_o soul_n when_o our_o dark_a faith_n yield_v such_o delight_n nothing_o on_o earth_n so_o sweet_a as_o to_o kneel_v whole_a hour_n before_o thou_o and_o one_o by_o one_o consider_v thy_o innumerable_a mercy_n what_o must_v it_o be_v in_o heaven_n to_o shine_v continual_o before_o thou_o and_o all_o in_o one_o contemplate_v thy_o uâ—â—speakable_a glory_n o_o my_o adore_a redeemer_n when_o will_v that_o happy_a day_n appear_v that_o my_o eye_n may_v behold_v thou_o without_o a_o veil_n when_o will_v these_o cloud_n and_o shadow_n pass_v away_o that_o thy_o beam_n may_v shine_v on_o i_o in_o their_o full_a brightness_n object_n not_o against_o i_o dear_a lord_n that_o none_o can_v see_v thy_o face_n and_o live_v those_o fear_v thy_o love_n have_v change_v and_o all_o my_o hope_v *_o be_v now_o to_o live_v by_o see_v thou_o say_v not_o o_o thou_o mild_a and_o gracious_a majesty_n if_o i_o approach_v thy_o presence_n i_o must_v die_v rather_o instruct_v i_o so_o to_o die_v that_o i_o may_v live_v for_o ever_o in_o thy_o presence_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n how_o great_a be_v the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o sweetness_n o_o lord_n which_o thou_o have_v hide_v for_o those_o that_o love_v thou_o capit._fw-la 7._o apoc._n a_o man_n benediction_n and_o glory_n and_o wisdom_n and_o thanksgiving_n honour_n and_o power_n and_o strength_n be_v to_o our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n hymn_n xviii_o with_o all_o the_o power_n my_o poor_a soul_n have_v of_o humble_a love_n and_o loyal_a faith_n thus_o low_a my_o god_n i_o bow_v to_o thou_o who_o too_o much_o love_v bow_v low'r_n for_o i_o down_o busy_a sense_n discourse_v die_v and_o all_o adore_v faith_n mystery_n faith_n be_v my_o skill_n faith_n can_v believe_v as_o fast_o as_o love_v new_a law_n can_v give_v faith_n be_v my_o eye_n i'faith_o strength_n afford_v to_o keep_v pace_n with_o those_o powerful_a word_n and_o word_n more_o sure_a more_o sweet_a than_o they_o love_n can_v not_o think_v truth_n can_v not_o say_v o_o dear_a memorial_n of_o that_o death_n which_o still_o survive_v and_o give_v we_o breath_n live_v ever_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o be_v my_o food_n my_o joy_n my_o all_o to_o i_o come_v glorious_a lord_n my_o hope_n increase_v and_o fill_v my_o portion_n in_o thy_o peace_n come_v hide_v life_n and_o that_o long_a day_n for_o which_o i_o languish_v come_v away_o when_o this_o dry_a soul_n those_o eye_n shall_v see_v and_o drink_v the_o unseald_a source_n of_o thou_o when_o glory_n sun_n faith_n shade_n shall_v chase_v and_o for_o thy_o veil_n give_v i_o thy_o face_n antiph_n he_o feed_v the_o young_a raven_n that_o call_v on_o he_o and_o say_v he_o esteem_v we_o much_o better_a than_o they_o behold_v a_o full_a proof_n he_o feed_v they_o and_o all_o thing_n else_o but_o to_o feed_v we_o behold_v yet_o a_o full_a o_o riddle_n of_o bounty_n even_o out_o of_o the_o feeder_n himself_o come_v food_n for_o we_o v._o the_o bread_n of_o life_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n r._n feed_v we_o with_o the_o bread_n of_o science_n and_o understanding_n o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o supplication_n come_v to_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o bounteous_a lord_n the_o continual_a supply_o of_o thy_o creature_n with_o all_o convenient_a sustenance_n to_o advance_v our_o growth_n and_o strength_n fit_a to_o take_v heaven_n by_o violence_n and_o rise_v at_o length_n eternal_a injoyer_n of_o thyself_o fix_v we_o beseech_v thou_o our_o eye_n and_o adoration_n on_o that_o open_a hand_n which_o thus_o gracious_o give_v we_o our_o daily_a bread_n and_o grant_v that_o the_o miraculous_a feast_n of_o thy_o son_n body_n and_o blood_n may_v due_o sanctify_v our_o taste_n to_o all_o other_o thy_o bounty_n that_o they_o may_v relish_v as_o they_o be_v only_o thy_o great_a love_n to_o we_o and_o feed_v as_o they_o ought_v pure_o thy_o dear_a love_n in_o we_o through_o the_o same_o our_o lord_n commemoration_n as_o page_n 29._o thursday_n vesper_n our_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o page_n 33._o antiph_n whether_o o_o my_o god_n shall_v we_o wander_v if_o leave_v to_o our_o selus_fw-la where_o shall_v we_o fix_v our_o heart_n if_o not_o direct_v by_o thou_o psal_n lx._n unhappy_a man_n at_o first_o create_v just_a as_o every_o work_n come_v fair_a from_o
etc._n etc._n antiph_n he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o we_o only_o but_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n antiph_n now_o be_v the_o time_n of_o acceptance_n now_o be_v the_o day_n of_o salvation_n let_v we_o demean_v our_o selus_fw-la as_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n in_o fast_v and_o watch_v in_o patience_n and_o charity_n psal_n lxxv_o shall_v thou_o o_o lord_n have_v deal_v with_o we_o in_o rigour_n we_o have_v long_o since_o be_v sentence_v to_o eternal_a death_n long_o since_o our_o guilty_a soul_n have_v be_v snatch_v away_o and_o hurry_v down_o to_o everlasting_a torment_n but_o thy_o gracious_a mercy_n have_v reprieve_v our_o life_n and_o give_v we_o space_n to_o work_v out_o our_o pardon_n now_o be_v the_o time_n of_o acceptance_n with_o thou_o now_o be_v the_o day_n of_o salvation_n for_o we_o now_o let_v we_o mourn_v our_o former_a offence_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a of_o repentance_n if_o we_o o_o jesus_n have_v hitherto_o persecute_v thou_o and_o with_o our_o sin_n nail_v thou_o on_o the_o tree_n of_o death_n now_o let_v our_o whole_a endeavour_n attend_v thy_o service_n and_o loyal_o conspire_v to_o un-crucify_a their_o lord_n let_v we_o ascend_v the_o mount_n of_o calvary_n and_o often_o as_o we_o go_v kiss_v thy_o holy_a step_n we_o kiss_v thy_o step_n when_o we_o love_v thy_o way_n and_o humble_a our_o selus_fw-la and_o follow_v thou_o let_v we_o there_o on_o our_o knee_n approach_v thy_o cross_n and_o reverent_o cover_v thy_o naked_a body_n we_o cover_v thou_o when_o our_o charity_n clothes_v thy_o servant_n and_o hide_v the_o infirmity_n of_o thy_o little_a one_o let_v we_o there_o with_o tender_a care_n unfasten_v the_o nail_n and_o gentle_o draw_v they_o out_o of_o thy_o hand_n and_o foot_n we_o draw_v they_o out_o when_o we_o free_o obey_v thy_o will_n and_o loosen_v our_o affection_n from_o cleave_v to_o the_o world_n lord_n when_o we_o thus_o have_v rescue_v thou_o and_o place_v thou_o again_o on_o thy_o throne_n of_o glory_n instead_o of_o thyself_o nail_n thou_o we_o to_o the_o cross_n who_o real_o deserve_v what_o thou_o real_o indured'_v crucify_v our_o flesh_n with_o the_o fear_n of_o thou_o and_o give_v we_o our_o portion_n of_o sorrow_n here_o crucify_v the_o world_n to_o we_o and_o we_o to_o the_o world_n that_o dead_a to_o it_o we_o may_v live_v in_o thou_o at_o least_o live_v thou_o in_o we_o o_o holy_a jesus_n and_o fit_a our_o soul_n for_o so_o glorious_a a_o guest_n enter_v into_o our_o heart_n and_o fill_v they_o with_o thyself_o that_o no_o room_n be_v leave_v for_o any_o thing_n but_o thou_o one_o only_a hope_n we_o have_v thy_o care_n of_o we_o one_o only_a fear_n our_o neglect_n of_o our_o selus_fw-la glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n now_o be_v the_o time_n of_o acceptance_n now_o be_v the_o day_n of_o salvation_n let_v we_o demean_v our_o selus_fw-la as_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n in_o fast_v and_o watch_v in_o patience_n and_o charity_n capit._fw-la philip._n 2._o if_o there_o be_v any_o consolation_n in_o christ_n if_o any_o comfort_n of_o charity_n if_o any_o fellowship_n of_o spirit_n if_o any_o bowel_n of_o commiseration_n fulfil_v my_o joy_n that_o you_o be_v of_o one_o meaning_n have_v the_o same_o charity_n of_o one_o mind_n of_o one_o sentiment_n let_v nothing_o be_v do_v by_o contention_n nor_o by_o vain_a glory_n but_o in_o humility_n every_o one_o count_v other_o better_a than_o themselves_o every_o one_o consider_v not_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v their_o own_o but_o those_o that_o be_v of_o other_o let_v this_o mind_n be_v in_o you_o which_o be_v also_o in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v in_o the_o form_n of_o god_n think_v it_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a to_o god_n but_o he_o abase_v himself_o take_v the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n make_v into_o the_o similitude_n of_o man_n and_o in_o shape_n find_v as_o man_n he_o humble_v himself_o be_v make_v obedient_a to_o death_n even_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o which_o god_n have_v exalt_v he_o and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o all_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n every_o knee_n bow_v of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n of_o thing_n on_o earth_n and_o of_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n and_o every_o tongue_n confess_v that_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n hymn_n xxiii_o and_o now_o my_o soul_n can_v thou_o forget_v that_o thy_o whole_a life_n be_v one_o long_a debt_n of_o love_n to_o he_o who_o on_o this_o tree_n pay_v back_o the_o flesh_n he_o take_v for_o thou_o lo_o how_o the_o stream_n of_o precious_a blood_n flow_v from_o five_o wound_n into_o one_o flood_n with_o these_o he_o wash_v all_o thy_o stain_n and_o buy_v thy_o ease_n with_o his_o own_o pain_n tall_a tree_n of_o life_n we_o clear_o now_o that_o doubt_n of_o former_a age_n know_v it_o be_v thy_o wood_n shall_v make_v the_o throne_n fit_a for_o a_o more_o than_o solomon_n large_a throne_n of_o love_n royal_o spread_v with_o purple_a of_o too_o rich_a a_o red_a strange_a costly_a price_n thus_o to_o make_v good_a thy_o own_o esteem_n with_o thy_o king_n blood_n hail_v fair_a plant_n of_o paradise_n to_o thou_o our_o hope_n lift_v up_o their_o eye_n o_o may_v aloft_o thy_o branch_n shoot_v and_o fill_v the_o nation_n with_o thy_o fruit_n o_o may_v all_o reap_v from_o thy_o increase_n the_o just_a more_o strength_n the_o sinner_n peace_n while_o our_o half-withered_a heart_n and_o we_o engraft_v our_o selus_fw-la and_o grow_v on_o thou_o live_v o_o for_o ever_o live_v and_o reign_v bless_a lamb_n who_o thy_o own_o love_n have_v slay_v and_o may_v thy_o lose_a sheep_n live_v to_o be_v true_a lover_n of_o thy_o cross_n and_o thou_o all_o glory_n to_o the_o sacred_a three_o one_o undivided_a deity_n as_o it_o have_v be_v in_o age_n go_v may_v now_o and_o ever_o still_o be_v do_v antiph_n our_o lord_n die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o he_o and_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n with_o all_o his_o concupiscence_n be_v renew_v henceforth_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n v._o behold_v dear_a saviour_n thou_o be_v exalt_v from_o the_o earth_n r._n fulfil_v thy_o word_n and_o draw_v all_o thing_n to_o thyself_o o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o supplication_n come_v to_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o god_n who_o at_o the_o price_n of_o thy_o only_a son_n last_o drop_n on_o the_o cross_n have_v purchase_v our_o heart_n from_o this_o life_n and_o all_o the_o good_n of_o it_o to_o the_o sole_a pursuit_n and_o hope_n of_o thyself_o in_o eternity_n possess_v we_o beseech_v thou_o and_o absolute_o dispose_v of_o what_o thou_o have_v so_o dear_o pay_v for_o mortify_v we_o to_o this_o world_n and_o confirm_v our_o courage_n to_o fight_v manful_o under_o the_o banner_n of_o our_o crucified_a jesus_n that_o we_o stand_v the_o shock_n of_o all_o temptation_n and_o nothing_o in_o life_n or_o death_n be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o thy_o love_n in_o he_o our_o glorious_a redeemer_n who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n with_o out_o end_n amen_n here_o on_o all_o friday_n that_o be_v fast_v say_v kneel_v v._o lord_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o r._n christ_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o v._o lord_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n v._o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n r._n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a amen_n v._o who_o will_v give_v water_n to_o our_o eye_n r._n and_o a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n to_o our_o head_n v._o that_o we_o may_v weep_v day_n and_o night_n r._n the_o loss_n of_o our_o time_n past_a and_o the_o danger_n of_o our_o time_n to_o come_v v._o that_o we_o may_v weep_v for_o our_o many_o sin_n r._n and_o humble_o confess_v our_o grievous_a offence_n v._o we_o have_v sin_v with_o our_o father_n we_o have_v sin_v r._n we_o have_v do_v unjust_o we_o have_v commit_v iniquity_n v._o we_o have_v break_v the_o law_n of_o our_o maker_n r._n we_o have_v provoke_v the_o wrath_n of_o our_o judg._n v._o we_o have_v despise_v the_o goodness_n of_o our_o god_n r._n what_o shall_v we_o do_v o_o thou_o preserver_n of_o man_n v._o what_o shall_v we_o do_v but_o appeal_v from_o the_o bar_n of_o thy_o justice_n r._n to_o thy_o mild_a and_o gracious_a seat_n of_o mercy_n v._o spare_v we_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n r._n spare_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n v._o spare_v we_o who_o thou_o have_v make_v for_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o thyself_o r._n spare_v we_o who_o thou_o have_v redeem_v with_o thy_o precious_a blood_n v._o pardon_v o_o lord_n our_o sin_n of_o
glory_n to_o thou_o o_o bounteous_a lord_n who_o give_v to_o all_o thing_n breath_n glory_n to_o thou_o eternal_a word_n who_o save_v we_o by_o thy_o death_n glory_n o_o bless_a spirit_n to_o thou_o who_o fill_v our_o soul_n with_o love_n glory_n to_o all_o the_o mystic_a three_o who_o reign_n one_o god_n above_o antiph_n this_o be_v alas_o the_o land_n of_o the_o die_v but_o we_o hope_v to_o see_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n psal_n lxxx_o prostrate_v before_o thy_o tomb_n o_o lord_n behold_v we_o free_o confess_v our_o misery_n and_o in_o the_o lowly_a posture_n of_o afflict_a pilgrim_n humble_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n peaceful_o in_o the_o grave_a thy_o body_n repose_v and_o thy_o soul_n go_v triumph_v to_o redeem_v thy_o captive_n but_o we_o alas_o thy_o helpless_a orphan_n how_o be_v we_o leave_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o enemy_n to_o how_o many_o danger_n be_v our_o life_n expose_v with_o how_o many_o tentation_n be_v we_o round_o besiege_v tentation_n in_o meat_n tentation_n in_o drink_n tentation_n in_o converse_v tentation_n in_o solitude_n tentation_n in_o business_n tentation_n in_o leisure_n tentation_n in_o riches_n tentation_n in_o poverty_n all_o our_o way_n be_v strew_v with_o snare_n and_o even_o our_o own_o sense_n conspire_v against_o we_o whether_o o_o my_o god_n shall_v our_o poor_a soul_n go_v encompass_v with_o a_o body_n so_o frail_a and_o a_o world_n so_o corrupt_a whether_o but_o to_o thou_o the_o justifier_n of_o sinner_n and_o to_o thy_o grace_n the_o sustainer_n of_o the_o weak_a thy_o grace_n instruct_v we_o what_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o breed_v in_o we_o the_o will_n to_o endeavour_v what_o we_o know_v thy_o grace_n enable_v we_o to_o perform_v our_o resolu_v and_o when_o all_o be_v do_v thy_o grace_n must_v give_v the_o success_n govern_v we_o with_o this_o thy_o grace_n o_o eternal_a wisdom_n and_o direct_v our_o step_n in_o the_o safe_a way_n order_v every_o chance_n to_o prevent_v our_o fall_n and_o still_o lead_v we_o on_o towards_o our_o happy_a end_n give_v we_o the_o i_fw-mi and_o wing_n of_o a_o eagle_n to_o see_v our_o danger_n and_o fly_v swift_o away_o if_o we_o must_v needs_o engage_v our_o enemy_n and_o no_o mean_n leave_v to_o escape_v the_o encounter_n strengthen_v we_o o_o lord_n to_o persevere_v with_o courage_n that_o we_o never_o be_v want_v in_o our_o fidelity_n to_o thou_o convince_v we_o bless_a jesus_n into_o this_o firm_a judgement_n and_o may_v our_o memory_n faithful_o retain_v it_o what_o ever_o our_o sense_n say_v to_o deceive_v we_o or_o the_o world_n to_o obscure_v so_o beauteous_a a_o truth_n that_o thyself_o alone_o art_n our_o chief_a good_a and_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o glory_n our_o supreme_a felicity_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n this_o be_v alas_o the_o land_n of_o the_o die_v but_o we_o hope_v to_o see_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n antiph_n well_o do_v thou_o good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n i_o give_v thou_o two_o talent_n and_o thou_o have_v gain_v two_o more_o enter_v into_o thy_o master_n joy_n psal_n lxxxi_o happy_a be_v they_o o_o lord_n who_o have_v so_o much_o employment_n that_o there_o remain_v no_o room_n for_o idle_a thought_n happy_a be_v they_o who_o have_v so_o little_a business_n that_o they_o want_v not_o space_n to_o attend_v their_o soul_n happy_a yet_o more_o be_v they_o who_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o work_n *_o can_v think_v sometime_o of_o the_o wage_n above_o who_o nothing_o divert_v from_o that_o chief_a concern_v *_o of_o seek_v to_o make_v their_o election_n sure_a but_o while_o their_o back_n be_v bow_v down_o with_o labour_n they_o free_o can_v raise_v up_o their_o mind_n to_o heaven_n and_o while_o they_o be_v tie_v to_o their_o bed_n with_o sickness_n can_v yet_o move_v on_o towards_o their_o eternal_a rest_n often_o they_o rejoice_v with_o themselves_o alone_o and_o silent_o say_v in_o their_o content_a heart_n here_o we_o alas_o be_v narrow_o confine_v and_o our_o time_n entertain_v with_o trivial_a affair_n but_o hereafter_o we_o expect_v a_o unbounded_a enlargement_n and_o the_o same_o glorious_a office_n with_o the_o bless_a angel_n here_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o a_o thousand_o misery_n and_o the_o most_o prosperous_a life_n be_v vain_a and_o short_a but_o hereafter_o we_o expect_v a_o infinity_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o solid_a pleasure_n of_o heaven_n for_o ever_o we_o too_o o_o gracious_a lord_n who_o now_o adore_v thou_o and_o in_o thy_o presence_n sing_v these_o holy_a word_n we_o humble_o pray_v thou_o guide_v we_o in_o the_o middle_a path_n that_o we_o never_o decline_v to_o any_o vicious_a extreme_a deliver_v we_o from_o the_o stormy_a sea_n of_o business_n and_o the_o dead_a water_n of_o a_o slothful_a life_n lest_o we_o be_v cast_v away_o by_o forget_v thou_o or_o become_v corrupt_v by_o neglect_v our_o selus_fw-la make_v we_o sometime_o at_o least_o recollect_v our_o thought_n how_o much_o soever_o our_o condition_n distract_v we_o make_v we_o look_v up_o with_o confidence_n in_o our_o god_n how_o low_a soever_o our_o affliction_n depress_v we_o make_v we_o look_v up_o to_o the_o eternal_a mountain_n and_o feed_v our_o soul_n on_o this_o sweet_a hope_n the_o day_n will_v come_v when_o out_o of_o this_o dark_a world_n *_o we_o shall_v joyful_o ascend_v to_o that_o beauteous_a light_n the_o day_n will_v come_v and_o can_v be_v far_o off_o when_o we_o shall_v rest_v for_o ever_o in_o the_o bosom_n of_o blyss_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n well_o do_v thou_o good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n i_o give_v thou_o two_o talent_n and_o thou_o have_v gain_v two_o more_o enter_v into_o thy_o master_n joy_n antiph_n well_o do_v thou_o good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n i_o give_v thou_o five_o talent_n and_o thou_o have_v gain_v five_o more_o enter_v into_o thy_o master_n joy_n psal_n lxxxii_o happy_a of_o all_o o_o lord_n be_v they_o *_o who_o very_a business_n be_v thy_o service_n who_o not_o only_o bestow_v a_o interrupt_a glance_n but_o stedy_o fix_v their_o eye_n on_o thou_o who_o not_o only_o visit_v thy_o house_n sometime_o but_o night_n and_o day_n dwell_v in_o thy_o presence_n if_o the_o sun_n rise_v it_o find_v they_o at_o their_o prayer_n and_o when_o it_o set_v leave_v they_o at_o the_o same_o sweet_a task_n every_o place_n be_v a_o church_n to_o they_o and_o every_o day_n a_o holy_a sabaoth_o every_o object_n a_o occasion_n of_o piety_n and_o every_o accident_n a_o exercise_n of_o virtue_n do_v they_o behold_v the_o beauteous_a star_n they_o present_o adore_v their_o great_a creator_n do_v they_o look_v down_o on_o the_o fruitful_a earth_n they_o instant_o begin_v to_o praise_v his_o bounty_n let_v war_n or_o peace_n do_v what_o they_o will_v and_o the_o inconstant_a world_n reel_v up_o and_o down_o they_o pass_v through_o all_o as_o unconcern_v and_o smooth_o go_v on_o their_o regular_a course_n look_v still_o up_o to_o that_o glorious_a life_n above_o and_o entertain_v this_o present_a in_o hope_n and_o solitude_n if_o they_o depart_v sometime_o from_o their_o proper_a centre_n and_o forsake_v a_o while_n their_o beloved_a retirement_n it_o be_v to_o approach_v and_o give_v light_a to_o other_o and_o inflame_v some_o cold_a or_o â—â—ukewarm_a hart_n while_o they_o be_v thus_o abroad_o their_o mind_n be_v at_o home_n with_o thou_o and_o nothing_o can_v divide_v they_o from_o thy_o dear_a presence_n yet_o do_v they_o wise_o make_v haste_n to_o return_v and_o enjoy_v thou_o alone_o in_o their_o little_a cell_n there_o thou_o receiv'_v they_o as_o familiar_a friend_n and_o free_o admit'_v they_o to_o thy_o secret_a sweetness_n thou_o give_v they_o a_o taste_n from_o thy_o own_o full_a board_n and_o overflow'_v their_o heart_n with_o the_o wine_n of_o gladness_n often_o they_o feel_v a_o little_a beam_n from_o heaven_n *_o strike_v gentle_o and_o fill_v their_o breast_n with_o light_n often_o that_o gentle_a light_n be_v kindle_v into_o a_o flame_n and_o chaste_o burn_v with_o pure_a desire_n desire_n that_o still_o mount_v up_o and_o aim_v at_o thou_o *_o the_o supernatural_a centre_n of_o all_o their_o hope_n o_o happy_a state_n of_o reverend_a discipline_n free_a from_o the_o care_n and_o tumult_n of_o this_o world_n free_v from_o the_o dangerous_a allurement_n of_o sin_n and_o perpetual_o solicit_v with_o engagement_n to_o virtue_n where_o they_o seldom_o fall_v and_o quick_o rise_v and_o make_v swift_a advance_n in_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n where_o they_o live_v in_o purity_n and_o die_v with_o confidence_n and_o go_v to_o sing_v among_o the_o quire_n of_o angel_n bless_a providence_n who_o govern_v all_o thing_n in_o perfect_a wisdom_n and_o assign'_v to_o every_o one_o his_o proper_a place_n if_o thou_o have_v please_v to_o
the_o true_a light_n of_o the_o world_n they_o who_o follow_v thou_o walk_v not_o in_o darkness_n psal_n c._n rise_v holy_a spouse_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n rise_v and_o put_v on_o thy_o robe_n of_o joy_n rise_v and_o shine_v forth_o for_o thy_o glory_n be_v come_v and_o the_o splendour_n of_o our_o lord_n strike_v bright_a upon_o thou_o the_o gentile_n shall_v walk_v in_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o light_n and_o king_n in_o the_o lustre_n of_o thy_o brightness_n lift_v up_o thy_o eye_n round_o about_o and_o behold_v they_o gather_v all_o together_o and_o flock_v to_o thou_o thy_o son_n shall_v come_v from_o far_o and_o thy_o daughter_n be_v nurse_v at_o thy_o side_n then_o thou_o shall_v see_v and_o flow_v in_o abundance_n thy_o hart_n shall_v wonder_v and_o be_v enlarge_v with_o gladness_n when_o the_o multitude_n of_o the_o sea_n shall_v be_v convert_v to_o thou_o and_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o gentile_n submit_v to_o thy_o law_n the_o son_n of_o stranger_n shall_v build_v thy_o wall_n and_o prince_n obey_v thy_o command_n the_o nation_n shall_v perish_v that_o will_v not_o serve_v thou_o and_o the_o kingdom_n be_v utter_o waste_v that_o refuse_v thou_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o afflicter_n shall_v bow_v before_o thou_o and_o they_o that_o despise_v thou_o kiss_v thy_o footstep_n for_o our_o lord_n shall_v be_v thy_o everlasting_a light_n and_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o mourning_n shall_v end_v in_o glory_n to_o thou_o shall_v be_v give_v the_o key_n of_o heaven_n and_o thou_o shall_v shut_v and_o open_v those_o eternal_a door_n thy_o foundation_n shall_v be_v lay_v on_o a_o firm_a rock_n and_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n not_o prevail_v against_o thou_o a_o way_n shall_v be_v make_v so_o direct_a and_o plain_a that_o the_o passenger_n though_o fool_n shall_v not_o err_v therein_o and_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n *_o as_o the_o water_n cover_v the_o sea_n all_o this_o we_o read_v all_o this_o we_o firm_o believe_v for_o the_o mouth_n of_o our_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o not_o a_o tittle_n of_o his_o word_n be_v disappoint_v for_o ever_o already_o these_o sacred_a prophecys_n be_v in_o part_n fulfil_v abundant_o sufficient_a to_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o rest_n already_o a_o virgin_n have_v bring_v forth_o a_o son_n and_o give_v he_o the_o gracious_a name_n of_o jesus_n the_o king_n of_o the_o east_n have_v be_v lead_v to_o he_o by_o a_o star_n and_o offer_v he_o gold_n and_o frankincense_n and_o mirth_n his_o holy_a parent_n have_v present_v he_o in_o the_o temple_n and_o the_o devout_a simeon_n be_v overjoy_v to_o see_v he_o in_o his_o tender_a infancy_n he_o flee_v into_o egypt_n and_o the_o idol_n fall_v down_o at_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o child_n he_o pass_v his_o private_a life_n in_o peace_n and_o meekness_n and_o teach_v a_o contradict_a people_n in_o patience_n and_o humility_n he_o confirm_v his_o doctrine_n with_o innumerable_a miracle_n and_o defend_v the_o truth_n to_o the_o last_o drop_n of_o his_o blood_n he_o rise_v again_o victorious_o from_o the_o grave_n and_o ascend_v in_o triumph_n to_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n and_o there_o o_o glorious_a jesus_n may_v thou_o sit_v and_o reign_v till_o all_o thy_o enemy_n become_v thy_o footstool_n nor_o have_v thy_o judgement_n sleep_v o_o dreadful_a lord_n but_o with_o a_o swift_a and_o terrible_a vengeance_n crush_v they_o into_o ruin_n jerusalem_n long_v since_o be_v make_v a_o heap_n of_o stone_n and_o the_o child_n of_o thy_o crucifyer_n run_v wander_v over_o the_o world_n while_o thou_o be_v thus_o severe_a in_o the_o prediction_n of_o thy_o justice_n thou_o do_v not_o forget_v those_o of_o thy_o mercy_n thousand_o of_o that_o ingrateful_a city_n have_v acknowledge_v thou_o their_o lord_n thousand_o of_o that_o perverse_a generation_n have_v submit_v to_o thy_o sceptre_n whole_a nation_n of_o the_o gentile_n have_v embrace_v thy_o faith_n and_o remote_a island_n receive_v thy_o law_n bless_a for_o ever_o be_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n and_o bless_a be_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o mercy_n who_o reveal'_v thyself_o to_o those_o that_o know_v thou_o not_o and_o be_v find_v of_o those_o that_o seek_v thou_o not_o who_o often_o follow_v those_o that_o fly_v from_o thou_o and_o never_o refuse_v any_o that_o come_v to_o thou_o thou_o still_o exact_o perform'_v thy_o part_n but_o we_o ingrateful_a wretch_n how_o do_v we_o comply_v with_o we_o where_o be_v the_o profit_n thou_o may_v just_o require_v to_o answer_v the_o care_n of_o thy_o providence_n over_o we_o thou_o have_v plant_v we_o o_o lord_n in_o thy_o own_o vineyard_n and_o fence_v we_o about_o with_o thy_o holy_a discpline_n where_o be_v the_o fruit_n we_o shall_v always_o be_v beaâ—â—ing_v since_o good_a work_n be_v never_o out_o of_o season_n of_o our_o selus_fw-la alas_o we_o be_v dry_a and_o barren_a and_o our_o nature_n at_o best_a bring_v forth_o nothing_o but_o leaf_n o_o thou_o in_o who_o while_o we_o remain_v we_o live_v and_o from_o who_o divide_v we_o instant_o die_v curse_v not_o we_o humble_o beg_v these_o fruitless_a branch_n lest_o they_o wither_v away_o and_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o fire_n pronounce_v not_o against_o we_o that_o dreadful_a sentence_n cut_v they_o down_o why_o cumber_n they_o the_o ground_n but_o merciful_o cut_v they_o off_o from_o their_o wild_a stock_n and_o graft_v they_o in_o thyself_o the_o only_a true_a vine_n water_n o_o lord_n our_o weed_n with_o the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n and_o bless_v our_o low_a shrub_n with_o thy_o powerful_a influence_n so_o grape_n shall_v grow_v on_o thorn_n and_o fig_n be_v gather_v on_o thistle_n glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n antiph_n thou_o be_v o_o lord_n the_o true_a light_n of_o the_o world_n they_o who_o follow_v thou_o walk_v not_o in_o darkness_n antiph_n in_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v all_o our_o hope_n have_v mercy_n on_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n psal_n ci._n rejoice_v in_o our_o lord_n all_o you_o child_n of_o adam_n rejoice_v in_o the_o bounty_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n no_o long_o now_o confine_v to_o a_o few_o choice_n favourite_n and_o the_o narrow_a compass_n of_o a_o private_a family_n he_o have_v throw_v down_o that_o partition_n wall_n and_o open_v the_o way_n of_o life_n to_o all_o mankind_n that_o all_o may_v believe_v and_o love_v he_o here_o and_o all_o enjoy_v and_o be_v happy_a in_o he_o hereafter_o but_o o_o my_o god_n what_o do_v we_o see_v *_o when_o we_o look_v abroad_o into_o the_o wide_a world_n we_o see_v sad_a effect_n but_o can_v see_v the_o cause_n *_o why_o so_o many_o kingdom_n lie_v miserable_o waste_v we_o know_v o_o lord_n thy_o way_n be_v in_o the_o deep_a abyss_n and_o humble_o adore_v thy_o secret_a counsel_n only_o we_o can_v think_v on_o their_o lamentable_a condition_n without_o pity_v their_o misery_n and_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n some_o have_v not_o yet_o so_o much_o as_o hear_v of_o thou_o &_o other_o who_o have_v hear_v refuse_v to_o entertain_v thou_o some_o who_o have_v once_o acknowledge_v thou_o have_v quite_o fall_v away_o and_o other_o reject_v what_o they_o list_v and_o obey_v by_o half_n many_o even_a of_o those_o who_o right_o believe_v *_o abuse_v their_o holy_a faith_n by_o a_o wicked_a life_n thus_o the_o for_o great_a part_n of_o wretched_a mankind_n who_o thy_o goodness_n create_v to_o thy_o own_o similitude_n who_o thou_o have_v redeem_v with_o thy_o precious_a blood_n and_o design_v to_o so_o great_a and_o long_o a_o happiness_n still_o fail_v alas_o of_o their_o true_a end_n and_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o eternal_o perish_v look_v down_o o_o lord_n and_o behold_v from_o heaven_n behold_v from_o the_o habitation_n of_o thy_o holiness_n where_o be_v thy_o zeal_n and_o the_o bowel_n of_o thy_o mercy_n where_o be_v thy_o promise_n to_o thy_o belove_a son_n have_v thou_o not_o say_v all_o nation_n shall_v adore_v he_o and_o all_o the_o tribe_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v bless_v in_o he_o have_v thou_o not_o say_v thyself_o o_o glorious_a jesus_n if_o i_o be_v exalt_v i_o will_v draw_v all_o man_n to_o i_o have_v thou_o not_o give_v thy_o disciple_n express_v commission_n *_o to_o go_v into_o all_o the_o world_n and_o preach_v to_o every_o creature_n remember_v o_o thou_o god_n of_o everlasting_a truth_n remember_v o_o thou_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n remember_v these_o thy_o dear_a engagement_n and_o gracious_o acomplish_v what_o thou_o have_v merciful_o begin_v visit_v o_o lord_n thy_o own_o house_n first_o and_o thorough_o redress_v what_o thou_o find_v amiss_o make_v our_o life_n holy_a as_o thou_o have_v make_v our_o faith_n and_o perfect_o unite_v we_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n kindle_v in_o the_o heart_n
rise_v saviour_n may_v quicken_v our_o heart_n not_o only_o in_o word_n but_o in_o life_n and_o death_n like_o he_o exemplary_o to_o confess_v thy_o son_n jesus_n our_o lord_n and_o our_o god_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o h._n ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n christmas-day_n and_o the_o four_o and_o five_o day_n in_o the_o octave_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o our_o saviour_n except_o 1._o antiph_n o_o joyful_a tiding_n worthy_a a_o angel_n mouth_n behold_v this_o day_n be_v bear_v to_o we_o a_o saviour_n who_o be_v christ_n our_o lord_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n wonderful_a sign_n to_o seek_v this_o newborn_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n you_o shall_v find_v he_o wrap_v in_o swaddle_a clothes_n and_o lay_v in_o a_o manger_n alleluja_n 3._o o_o bless_a harmony_n of_o the_o celestial_a quire_n glory_n be_v to_o god_n on_o high_a in_o earth_n peace_n towards_o man_n of_o good_a will_n alleluja_n alleluja_n antiph_n for_o benedictus_n and_o magnificat_fw-la this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o our_o lord_n have_v make_v let_v we_o be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v therein_o alleluja_n this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o make_v our_o lord_n let_v we_o exalt_v and_o triumph_v therein_o alleluja_n alleluja_n o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o supplication_n come_v to_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o god_n who_o every_o year_n give_v a_o fresh_a birth_n to_o the_o devotion_n of_o thy_o church_n by_o the_o welcome_a festival_n of_o our_o saviour_n nativity_n grant_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o with_o such_o tender_a affection_n to_o entertain_v this_o first_o humble_a rise_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n to_o we_o as_o may_v better_a dispose_n and_o strongly_a engage_v we_o to_o follow_v he_o through_o the_o whole_a painful_a course_n which_o like_o a_o giant_n he_o rejoice_v to_o run_v enlighten_v the_o world_n with_o thy_o truth_n and_o inflame_v it_o with_o thy_o love_n till_o in_o the_o end_n we_o arrive_v at_o his_o eternal_a rest_n through_o the_o same_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o h._n ghost_n live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n without_o end_n amen_n s._n stephen_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n stephen_n full_a of_o grace_n and_o courage_n wrought_v great_a miracle_n among_o the_o people_n and_o none_o can_v resist_v the_o wisdom_n and_o spirit_n by_o which_o he_o speak_v alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n and_o look_v steadfast_o up_o he_o see_v the_o heaven_n open_v and_o jesus_n stand_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n he_o see_v and_o enter_v bless_v be_v they_o to_o who_o the_o heaven_n shall_v be_v open_v alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n while_o they_o stone_v he_o he_o call_v up_o on_o god_n and_o pray_v lord_n jesus_n receive_v my_o soul_n and_o kneel_v down_o cry_v out_o with_o a_o loud_a voice_n lord_n lay_v not_o this_o sin_n to_o their_o charge_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o in_o thy_o first_o martyr_n s._n stephen_n have_v vouchsafe_v thy_o church_n a_o eminent_a example_n of_o perfect_a christianity_n kindle_v we_o beseech_v thou_o in_o our_o heart_n a_o zealous_a emulation_n of_o his_o grace_n that_o imitate_v here_o his_o constancy_n in_o assert_v thy_o truth_n and_o his_o charity_n in_o pray_v for_o our_o persecuter_n even_o to_o death_n we_o may_v with_o he_o hereafter_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o eternal_a life_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n for_o commemoration_n of_o christmas-day_n recite_v the_o four_o antiphons_n and_o prayer_n of_o christmas-day_n s._n john_n evangelist_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n this_o be_v that_o favourite_n disciple_n who_o learn_v on_o our_o lord_n breast_n at_o his_o last_o supper_n and_o to_o who_o be_v reveal_v the_o secret_n of_o heaven_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n this_o be_v he_o in_o who_o meet_v all_o those_o glorious_a title_n of_o apostle_n evangelist_n and_o prophet_n of_o martyr_n confessor_n and_o virgin_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n this_o be_v he_o who_o above_o all_o those_o glorious_a title_n delight_n in_o this_o one_o incomparable_o great_a than_o they_o all_o the_o disciple_n who_o jesus_n love_v alleluja_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n by_o the_o prerogative_n of_o who_o special_a grace_n the_o b._n apostle_n s._n john_n obtain_v that_o transcendent_a character_n of_o belove_a of_o his_o master_n and_o after_o become_v the_o great_a doctor_n of_o mutual_a charity_n over_o all_o the_o world_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o his_o sacred_a memory_n may_v excite_v we_o also_o and_o encourage_v we_o by_o the_o same_o purity_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n and_o steady_a love_n of_o thou_o and_o sincere_a charity_n one_o with_o another_o to_o aspire_v to_o some_o share_n in_o that_o bless_a title_n and_o its_o happy_a consequent_n thy_o grace_n here_o and_o thy_o glory_n hereafter_o through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o etc._n etc._n for_o commemoration_n of_o christmas-day_n recite_v its_o four_a antiphons_n and_o prayer_n ss_z innocent_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n god_n withdraw_v his_o only_a isaac_n and_o leave_v a_o thousand_o happy_a lamb_n to_o be_v sacrifice_v in_o his_o stead_n and_o accept_v for_o his_o sake_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n a_o voice_n be_v hear_v in_o rama_fw-mi lamentation_n and_o great_a mourning_n rachel_n weep_v for_o her_o child_n and_o will_v not_o be_v comfort_v because_o they_o be_v not_o antiph_n 3._o weep_v not_o for_o thy_o child_n rachel_n behold_v they_o be_v be_v comfort_v they_o be_v king_n and_o reign_v with_o christ_n for_o ever_o alleluja_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o by_o the_o martyrdom_n of_o the_o h._n innocent_n haste_v teach_v thy_o church_n that_o no_o age_n or_o occasion_n of_o suffer_v for_o our_o saviour_n be_v exempt_a from_o high_a reward_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o our_o celebrate_v their_o festival_n may_v make_v we_o adore_v this_o gracious_a ordination_n of_o thy_o providence_n and_o however_o severe_o it_o may_v seem_v at_o any_o time_n to_o treat_v we_o or_o our_o relation_n confirm_v our_o heart_n in_o a_o hopeful_a resignation_n to_o thy_o will_n and_o assure_a trust_n that_o all_o lead_v to_o eternal_a advantage_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o etc._n etc._n for_o commemoration_n of_o christmas-day_n recite_v its_o four_a antiphons_n and_o prayer_n s._n sylvester_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n this_o be_v the_o holy_a pope_n who_o miraculous_o heal_v the_o great_a emperor_n constantine_n and_o by_o the_o sacred_a laver_n of_o baptism_n cleanse_v he_o at_o once_o from_o the_o leprosy_n of_o his_o body_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o soul_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n the_o sign_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o the_o heaven_n which_o copy_v on_o his_o banner_n make_v he_o a_o conqueror_n display_v on_o his_o forehead_n do_v incomparable_o more_o make_v he_o a_o christian_a alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n o_o happy_a time_n when_o paganism_n be_v abolish_v and_o arianism_n condemn_v when_o persecution_n cease_v and_o public_a liberty_n be_v give_v to_o profess_v and_o practice_v as_o christian_n and_o catholic_n alleluja_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o bounty_n crown_v even_o on_o earth_n thy_o holy_a servant_n pope_n sylvester_n with_o the_o glory_n of_o baptise_v the_o first_o christian_a emperor_n constantine_n and_o the_o happiness_n of_o obtain_v liberty_n and_o encouragement_n for_o christianity_n over_o all_o his_o dominion_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o our_o celebrate_v his_o festival_n may_v refresh_v in_o we_o the_o memory_n of_o that_o high_a mercy_n to_o the_o world_n and_o render_v we_o more_o tenacious_a of_o that_o primitive_a faith_n so_o eminent_o at_o length_n victorious_a over_o all_o persecution_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o etc._n etc._n for_o commemoration_n of_o christmas-day_n recite_v its_o four_a antiphons_n and_o prayer_n new-years-day_n 1._o antiph_n to_o day_n our_o b._n saviour_n who_o be_v lord_n of_o the_o law_n and_o by_o his_o perfect_a purity_n absolute_o exempt_a undertake_v for_o we_o the_o smart_n of_o circumcision_n and_o dishonour_n of_o be_v reckon_v among_o siner_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n to_o day_n be_v give_v he_o the_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n of_o thing_n on_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n alleluja_n alleluja_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n o_o b._n jesus_n make_v good_a to_o we_o thy_o precious_a name_n and_o save_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n that_o now_o we_o may_v begin_v a_o new_a year_n of_o virtue_n and_o cancel_v by_o repentance_n all_o the_o fail_n of_o the_o old_a alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o