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The Ceremonies, form of prayer, and services used in Westminster-Abby at the coronation of King James the First and Queen Ann, his consort performed by Dr. Whitgift ... ; with an account of the procession from the palace to the Abby ... : with the coronation of King Charles the First in Scotland.
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and People so thou maist persevere as the Author and Establisher of Christianity and the Christian Faith that being rich in Faith and happy in Works thou maist Reign with him who is King of Kings to whom be Glory and Honour for ever and ever After this the Arch-Bishop saith this Prayer O GOD to whom belongeth all Power and Dignity give unto thy Servant the Fruit of his Dignity wherein grant he may long continue and fear thee always and always labour to please thee through Christ our Lord. The King cometh to the step of the Altar to receive the Sacrament The Arch-Bishop ministreth the Bread The Dean of Westminster the Cup. The King returneth to his Throne and there stayeth the end of Service The Communion being done the King cometh down in Estate to the Altar Thence into King Edward's Chappel The King taketh off his Crown and delivereth it to the Arch-Bishop who layeth it on the Altar there The King withdraweth himself into the Traverse There the Great Chamberlain of England disrobeth him of the Robes of King Edward the Confessor These Robes he immediately delivereth to the Dean of Westminster The King is arrayed with his own Royal Robes provided for His Majesty to wear that day The King being newly arrayed cometh forth of the Traverse and goeth to King Edward's Altar There the Arch-Bishop putteth on him the Crown which is provided for His Majesty to wear that day The King taketh again his Scepter with the Cross into his Hand and the Rod with the Dove The King with his whole Train in most Solemn manner goeth back to his Palace by the same way he came Dinner being done and the King withdrawing himself the Scepter which the King carried in his Hand with the Rod being the Regalia are to be re-delivered to the Dean of Westminster again to be kept as they have been THE CORONATION OF THE QUEEN THE Queen must be supported by two Bishops from the West Door of the Church of Westminster c. The Queen must be Anointed c. after the Homage done by the Lords and the Kings Coronation finished The Queen following the King down to the Altar going before the Lords bearing her Crown Scepter and Rod two Bishops sustaining her and for her there shall be made on the left side of the Altar a Folding-stool She shall sit while the King be required for the keeping of the Customs c. and that done while Veni Creator is singing and all the while the King is Anointing The Arch-Bishop entring the West Door of the Abby saith this Prayer O Almighty and everlasting God the Fountain and Well-spring of all goodness which dost not reject the frailty of the Woman but rather dost vouchsafe to allow and choose it and by choosing the weak things of the World dost confound those things that are strong which didst sometime cause thy People to Triumph over a most cruel Enemy by the Hand of Judith a Woman give ear we beseech thee to our most Humble Prayers and multiply thy Blessings upon this thy Servant whom in all Humble Devotion we do Consecrate our Queen Defend her always with thy Mighty Right Hand and with the Buckler of thy favour protect her on every side that she may be able to overcome and triumph over all her Enemies both bodily and ghostly and that with Sarah and Rebecca Leah and Rachel and other Blessed and Honourable Women she may multiply and rejoyce in the Fruit of her Womb to the Honour of the whole Kingdom and the good Government of the Holy Church of God through Christ our Lord who vouchsafed to be born of a most pure Virgin that he might visit and Redeem the World who liveth and reigneth with thee in unity of the Holy Ghost through all Ages World without end Another Blessing of the Queen before the Nobles to be said at the Altar before she be Anointed GOD which onely hast Immortality and dwellest in Light which cannot be approached whose Providence is never deceived which hast made all things that are to come and callest those things that are not as the things that are which castest down the Proud from their Seat and dost exalt the Humble and Meek we humbly beseech thy unspeakable Mercy that as for the good of the People of the Jews thou didst deliver Queen Esther from Captivity and didst bring her to the Bed of King Ahasuerus and the Society of his Kingdom so for the good of thy Christian Flock thou wilt of thy Mercy by our Ministry advance this thy Servant to the most High and Royal company of our King that she continuing always in the chastity of Princely Wedlock she may obtain the Crown that is next unto Virginity and may in all things and above all things study always to please thee the living God and by thy Holy Inspiration to perform those things that are acceptable unto thee through Christ our Lord Amen Here the holy Oyl shall be poured upon the Crown of her Head in the manner of a Cross The Queen is to be Anointed two times first in the fore-part of her Head the Bishop saying these words In the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost let the anointing of this Oyl increase thy Honour and establish thee for ever and ever Secondly on her Breast saying the same words In the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost let the anointing of this Oyl increase thy Honour and establish thee for ever and ever After the Anointing this Prayer is to be said O Almighty and everlasting God we beseech thee of thy Goodness pour out the spirit of thine abundant Blessing upon this thy Servant that as by the Imposition of our Hands she is this day Crowned Queen so she may by thy sanctification continue always thy chosen and worthy Servant 〈◊〉 she may never hereafter fall from thy Grace through Christ our Lord. Here the Ring must be given her and put on the Fore-finger of her Right Hand the Bishop saying Receive this Ring the Seal of a sincere Faith that you may avoid all infection of Heresie and by the power of God compel Barbarous Nations and bring them to the knowledge of the Truth This Prayer must follow GOD to whom belongeth all Power and Dignity grant we beseech thee to this thy Servant by the sign of Christian Faith prosperous success in this her Honour and that she may continue firm in the same and endeavour always to please thee through Christ our Lord. Then the Blessing of the Crown O God the Crown of the Faithful which dost Crown their Heads with precious Stones Bless and Sanctifie this Crown that as the same is adorned with many precious Stones so thy Servant that weareth the same may of thy Grace be replenished with the manifold gifts of all precious Virtues through Christ our Lord. Amen Then the Crown is set upon her Head the Bishop saying Receive the Crown of Glory and the Honour of Joy that
delivered by Lyon King of Arms to the Dean of the Chappel who brings it to the Archbishop and he sets the same on the Table Then the King comes down from the Stage and the Sermon begins Which ended the King ascends again to the Stage and sits down in the Chair of State Then the Arch-bishop the Marshal of Scotland going before him goeth to all the Quarters of the Stage and speaks to the People in these words Sirs I do present unto you King Charles the rightful and undoubted Inheritor of the Crown and Dignity of this Realm This day is by the Peers of the Kingdom appointed for his Coronation And are you not willing to have him for your King and become subject unto him and his Commandments The King stands up in this time and as the Archbishop goes from one part of the Stage to another turneth himself that he may be seen of the People The People declare their willingness by their Acclamations and shouts crying God save King Charles or let the King live Then is sung this Anthem Let thine Hands be strengthened and thy right Hand be exalted let Judgment be the preparation of thy Seat Mercy and Truth go before thy face Psal 89. Glory be to the Father c. Whilest the Anthem is singing the Archbishop goeth down to the Altar or Table and resteth there Then is the King supported by two Bishops brought to the Altar and makes his Oblation After which he kneels at his Fald-stool and the Archbishop says this Prayer O God who dost visit those that are humble and dost comfort them by thine Holy Spirit send down thy Grace upon this thy Servant King Charles that by him we may feel thy presence amongst us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen The Prayer ended the King sits down in his Chair and the Archbishop goeth unto him and asketh if he be willing to take the Oath appointed to be given at the Coronation of Kings His Majesty declaring his willingness the Archbishop ministreth the Questions following Archbishop Sir will you promise to serve Almighty God and as every good King in his Kingdom ought to do maintain the Gespel of Iesus Christ in this your Dingdom against all Atheism Prophaneness Heresy Schism or Superstition whatsoever Rex I promise faithfully so to do Archbishop Sir will you promise to rule this People subject to you and committed to your Charge according to the Laws Constitutions and Customs of this your Kingdom causing asmuch as in you lyeth Iustice and Equity to be ministred without partiality And to endeavour the Peace of the Church of Christ and all Christian People Rex I grant and promise so to do Archbishop Sir will you likewise promise to preserve the Rights and Priviledges of the Crown of Scotland Rex I promise so to do Archbishop Sir We do also beseech you to grant and preserve unto us of the Clergy and to the Churches committed to our Charge all Canonical Priviledges and that you will defend and protect us as every good King ought in his Kingdom to defend his Bishops and the Churches that be under their Government The King answers With a willing heart I grant the same and promise to maintain you and every one of you with all the Churches committed to your charge in your whole Rights and Priviledges according to Law and Justice Then the King rising from his Chair is led to the Altar where in sight of all the People laying his hands upon the Bible he takes his Oath and says All the things which before I have promised I shall observe and keep So God me help and by the Contents of this Book After the Oath the King returns to his Chair of State and then is sung the Hymn Veni Creator c. The Hymn finished the King kneeleth at his Fald-stool and the Arch-bishop says this Prayer WE beseech thee O Lord holy Father almighty and everlasting God for this thy Servant King Charles that as at first thou broughtest him into the World by thy Divine Providence and in the flower of his Youth hast preserved him until this present time so thou wilt evermore enrich him with the Gift of Piety fill him with the Grace of Truth and daily increase in him all Goodness that he may happily enjoy the Seat of Supream Government by the Gift of thy supernal Grace And being defended from all his Enemies by the Wall of thy Mercy may prosperously govern the People committed to his Charge After the Prayer the Letany is sung and at the close thereof this is to be added That it may please thee to keep and strengthen in the true Worshiping of thee in Righteousness and Holiness of Life this thy Servant Charles our King and Governour and so to the end Then is said this Prayer by one of the Bishops that sings the Letany O Almighty and everlasting God Creator of all things Ruler of Angels King of Kings and Lord of Lords who madest thy servant Abraham Triumph over his Enemies didst give many Victories to Moses and Joshuah the Governours of the People didst raise and exalt David thy Servant to be a King over them didst enrich Solomon his Son with the Gift of Wisdom and Understanding and blessedst him with Peace and great Prosperity Give ear we beseech thee unto our humble Prayers and multiply thy Blessings upon this thy Servant who is now to be consecrated our King that he being strengthened with the Faith of Abraham endued with the mildness of Moses armed with the Fortitude of Joshuah exalted with the Humility of David and beautified with the Wisdom of Solomon may please thee in all things and ever walk uprightly in thy ways Defend him by thy mighty Arm compass him with thy Protection and give him to overcome all his and thine Enemies Honour him before all the Kings of the Earth Let him rule over Countries and let Nations adore him Establish his Throne with Judgment and Equity let Justice flourish in his days and grant that He underpropped by the due Obedience and hearty love of his People may sit on the Throne of his Fore-fathers for many years and after this Life may reign with thee in thine everlasting Kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour Amen The Letany thus ended the Arch-bishop beginneth to say aloud Lift up your Hearts and give thanks unto the Lord. Answer By the Bishops that sing the Letany We lift them up unto the Lord and to give thanks unto him it is meet and right Then the Arch-bishop says It is very meet and right and our bounden Duty so to do and at all times and in all places to give thanks to thee O Lord Holy Father Almighty and everlasting God the strength of thy Chosen and the exalter of the Humble who in the beginning by sending the Floud of Waters didst punish the sins of the World and by a Dove bringing an Olive-branch in her mouth didst give a token of Reconcilement to the Earth