1945 Lectionary — Evening Prayer · Line 1

PsalmsPs 48, 126

Psalm 48 · Magnus Dominus

^48:1 GREAT is the Lord, and highly to be praised : in the city of our God, even upon his holy hill. ^48:2 The hill of Sion is a fair place, and the joy of the whole earth; : upon the north side lieth the city of the great King: God is well known in her palaces as a sure refuge. ^48:3 For lo, the kings of the earth : were gathered, and gone by together. ^48:4 They marvelled to see such things; : they were astonished, and suddenly cast down. ^48:5 Fear came there upon them; and sorrow, : as upon a woman in her travail. ^48:6 Thou dost break the ships of the sea : through the east-wind. ^48:7 Like as we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God; : God upholdeth the same for ever. ^48:8 We wait for thy loving-kindness, O God, : in the midst of thy temple. ^48:9 O God, according to thy Name, so is thy praise unto the world's end; : thy right hand is full of righteousness. ^48:10 Let the mount Sion rejoice, and the daughters of Judah be glad, : because of thy judgments. ^48:11 Walk about Sion, and go round about her; : and tell the towers thereof. ^48:12 Mark well her bulwarks, consider her palaces, : that ye may tell them that come after. ^48:13 For this God is our God for ever and ever: : he shall be our guide unto death.

Psalm 126 · In convertendo

^126:1 WHEN the LORD turned again the captivity of Sion, : then were we like unto them that dream. ^126:2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, : and our tongue with joy. ^126:3 Then said they among the heathen, : The LORD hath done great things for them. ^126:4 Yea, the LORD hath done great things for us already; : whereof we rejoice. ^126:5 Turn our captivity, O LORD, : as the rivers in the south. ^126:6 They that sow in tears : shall reap in joy. ^126:7 He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed, : shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.

First LessonIsa. 62

^62:1 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. ^62:2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name. ^62:3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. ^62:4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. ^62:5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee. ^62:6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, ^62:7 And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. ^62:8 The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: ^62:9 But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they that have brought it together shall drink it in the courts of my holiness. ^62:10 Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people. ^62:11 Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. ^62:12 And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.

Second LessonMatt. 25:1–13

^25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. ^25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. ^25:3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: ^25:4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. ^25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. ^25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. ^25:7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. ^25:8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. ^25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. ^25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. ^25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. ^25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. ^25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

PsalmsPs 119:89–104

Psalm 119 · Beati immaculati

^119:89 O LORD, thy word : endureth for ever in heaven. ^119:90 Thy truth also remaineth from one generation to another; : thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth. ^119:91 They continue this day according to thine ordinance; : for all things serve thee. ^119:92 If my delight had not been in thy law, : I should have perished in my trouble. ^119:93 I will never forget thy commandments; : for with them thou hast quickened me. ^119:94 I am thine: O save me, : for I have sought thy commandments. ^119:95 The ungodly laid wait for me, to destroy me; : but I will consider thy testimonies. ^119:96 I see that all things come to an end; : but thy commandment is exceeding broad. ^119:97 LORD, what love have I unto thy law! : all the day long is my study in it. ^119:98 Thou, through thy commandments, hast made me wiser than mine enemies; : for they are ever with me. ^119:99 I have more understanding than my teachers; : for thy testimonies are my study. ^119:100 I am wiser than the aged; : because I keep thy commandments. ^119:101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, : that I may keep thy word. ^119:102 I have not shrunk from thy judgments; : for thou teachest me. ^119:103 O how sweet are thy words unto my throat; : yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth! ^119:104 Through thy commandments I get understanding: : therefore I hate all evil ways.

First LessonAmos 3:1–8

^3:1 Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, ^3:2 You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. ^3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? ^3:4 Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing? ^3:5 Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all? ^3:6 Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? ^3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. ^3:8 The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?

Second Lesson1 Thess. 2:1–13

^2:1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: ^2:2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. ^2:3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: ^2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. ^2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: ^2:6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. ^2:7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: ^2:8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. ^2:9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. ^2:10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: ^2:11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, ^2:12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. ^2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

PsalmsPs 132, 134

Psalm 132 · Memento, Domine

^132:1 LORD, remember David, : and all his trouble: ^132:2 How he sware unto the LORD, : and vowed a vow unto the Almighty God of Jacob: ^132:3 I will not come within the tabernacle of mine house, : nor climb up into my bed; ^132:4 I will not suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine eyelids to slumber; : neither the temples of my head to take any rest; ^132:5 Until I find out a place for the temple of the LORD; : an habitation for the Mighty God of Jacob. ^132:6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephratah, : and found it in the wood. ^132:7 We will go into his tabernacle, : and fall low on our knees before his footstool. ^132:8 Arise, O LORD, into thy resting-place; : thou, and the ark of thy strength. ^132:9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; : and let thy saints sing with joyfulness. ^132:10 For thy servant David's sake, : turn not away the face of thine anointed. ^132:11 The LORD hath made a faithful oath unto David, : and he shall not shrink from it: ^132:12 Of the fruit of thy body : shall I set upon thy throne. ^132:13 If thy children will keep my covenant, and my testimonies that I shall teach them; : their children also shall sit upon thy throne for evermore. ^132:14 For the LORD hath chosen Sion to be an habitation for himself; : he hath longed for her. ^132:15 This shall be my rest for ever: : here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein. ^132:16 I will bless her victuals with increase, : and will satisfy her poor with bread. ^132:17 I will deck her priests with health, : and her saints shall rejoice and sing. ^132:18 There shall I make the horn of David to flourish: : I have ordained a lantern for mine anointed. ^132:19 As for his enemies, I shall clothe them with shame; : but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

Psalm 134 · Ecce nunc

^134:1 BEHOLD now, praise the LORD, : all ye servants of the LORD; ^134:2 Ye that by night stand in the house of the LORD, : even in the courts of the house of our God. ^134:3 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, : and praise the LORD. ^134:4 The LORD that made heaven and earth : give thee blessing out of Sion.

First LessonNahum 1:3–8, 15

^1:3 The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. ^1:4 He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon languisheth. ^1:5 The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein. ^1:6 Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him. ^1:7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. ^1:8 But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies. ^1:15 Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.

Second Lesson1 Cor. 9:7–23

^9:7 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? ^9:8 Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? ^9:9 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? ^9:10 Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. ^9:11 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? ^9:12 If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. ^9:13 Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? ^9:14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. ^9:15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. ^9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! ^9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. ^9:18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. ^9:19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. ^9:20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; ^9:21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. ^9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. ^9:23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.

PsalmsPs 33

Psalm 33 · Exultate, justi

^33:1 REJOICE in the Lord, O ye righteous; : for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ^33:2 Praise the Lord with harp; : sing praises unto him with the lute, and instrument of ten strings. ^33:3 Sing unto the Lord a new song; : sing praises lustily unto him with a good courage. ^33:4 For the word of the Lord is true; : and all his works are faithful. ^33:5 He loveth righteousness and judgment; : the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. ^33:6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; : and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. ^33:7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together, as it were upon an heap; : and layeth up the deep, as in a treasurehouse. ^33:8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: : stand in awe of him, all ye that dwell in the world. ^33:9 For he spake, and it was done; : he commanded, and it stood fast. ^33:10 The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought, : and maketh the devices of the people to be of none effect, and casteth out the counsels of princes. ^33:11 The counsel of the Lord shall endure for ever, : and the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation. ^33:12 Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord JEHOVAH; : and blessed are the folk that he hath chosen to him, to be his inheritance. ^33:13 The Lord looketh down from heaven, and beholdeth all the children of men; : from the habitation of his dwelling, he considereth all them that dwell on the earth. ^33:14 He fashioneth all the hearts of them, : and understandeth all their works. ^33:15 There is no king that can be saved by the multitude of an host; : neither is any mighty man delivered by much strength. ^33:16 A horse is counted but a vain thing to save a man; : neither shall he deliver any man by his great strength. ^33:17 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, : and upon them that put their trust in his mercy; ^33:18 To deliver their soul from death, : and to feed them in the time of dearth. ^33:19 Our soul hath patiently tarried for the Lord; : for he is our help and our shield. ^33:20 For our heart shall rejoice in him; : because we have hoped in his holy Name. ^33:21 Let thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us, : like as we do put our trust in thee.

First LessonIsa. 40:12–18, 21–31

^40:12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? ^40:13 Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? ^40:14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding? ^40:15 Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing. ^40:16 And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering. ^40:17 All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity. ^40:18 To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? ^40:21 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth? ^40:22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: ^40:23 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity. ^40:24 Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble. ^40:25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One. ^40:26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth. ^40:27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God? ^40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. ^40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. ^40:30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: ^40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Second Lesson1 Thess. 3:7

^3:7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: ^3:8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. ^3:9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; ^3:10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? ^3:11 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. ^3:12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: ^3:13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

PsalmsPs 45

Psalm 45 · Eructavit cor meum

^45:1 MY heart overfloweth with a good matter; I speak the things which I have made concerning the King. : My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. ^45:2 Thou art fairer than the children of men; : full of grace are thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for ever. ^45:3 Gird thee with thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou Most Mighty, : according to thy worship and renown. ^45:4 Good luck have thou with thine honour: : ride on, because of the word of truth, of meekness, and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. ^45:5 Thy arrows are very sharp in the heart of the King's enemies, : and the people shall be subdued unto thee. ^45:6 Thy seat, O God, endureth for ever; : the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. ^45:7 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; : wherefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. ^45:8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia; : out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. ^45:9 Kings' daughters are among thy honourable women; : upon thy right hand doth stand the queen in a vesture of gold, wrought about with divers colours. ^45:10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider; incline thine ear; : forget also thine own people, and thy father's house. ^45:11 So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty; : for he is thy Lord, and worship thou him. ^45:12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; : like as the rich also among the people shall make their supplication before thee. ^45:13 The King's daughter is all glorious within; : her clothing is of wrought gold. ^45:14 She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework: : the virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company, and shall be brought unto thee. ^45:15 With joy and gladness shall they be brought, : and shall enter into the King's palace. ^45:16 Instead of thy fathers, thou shalt have children, : whom thou mayest make princes in all lands. ^45:17 I will make thy Name to be remembered from one generation to another; : therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee, world without end.

First LessonMicah 4:1–5 & 5:2–4

^4:1 But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. ^4:2 And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. ^4:3 And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. ^4:4 But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken it. ^4:5 For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever. ^5:2 But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. ^5:3 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. ^5:4 And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.

Second Lesson1 John 4:7–14

^4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. ^4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. ^4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. ^4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. ^4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. ^4:12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. ^4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. ^4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

PsalmsPs 68 or 27

Psalm 68 · Exsurgat Deus

^68:1 LET God arise, and let his enemies be scattered; : let them also that hate him flee before him. ^68:2 Like as the smoke vanisheth, so shalt thou drive them away; : and like as wax melteth at the fire, so let the ungodly perish at the presence of God. ^68:3 But let the righteous be glad, and rejoice before God; : let them also be merry and joyful. ^68:4 O sing unto God, and sing praises unto his Name; magnify him that rideth upon the heavens; : praise him in his Name JAH, and rejoice before him. ^68:5 He is a Father of the fatherless, and defendeth the cause of the widows; : even God in his holy habitation. ^68:6 He is the God that maketh men to be of one mind in an house, and bringeth the prisoners out of captivity; : but letteth the runagates continue in scarceness. ^68:7 O God, when thou wentest forth before the people; : when thou wentest through the wilderness, ^68:8 The earth shook, and the heavens dropped at the presence of God; : even as Sinai also was moved at the presence of God, who is the God of Israel. ^68:9 Thou, O God, sentest a gracious rain upon thine inheritance, : and refreshedst it when it was weary. ^68:10 Thy congregation shall dwell therein; : for thou, O God, hast of thy goodness prepared for the poor. ^68:11 The Lord gave the word; : great was the company of women that bare the tidings. ^68:12 Kings with their armies did flee, and were discomfited, : and they of the household divided the spoil. ^68:13 Though ye have lain among the sheep-folds, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove : that is covered with silver wings, and her feathers like gold. ^68:14 When the Almighty scattered kings for their sake, : then were they as white as snow in Salmon. ^68:15 As the hill of Bashan, so is God's hill; : even an high hill, as the hill of Bashan. ^68:16 Why mock ye so, ye high hills? this is God's hill, in the which it pleaseth him to dwell; : yea, the Lord will abide in it for ever. ^68:17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels; : and the Lord is among them as in the holy place of Sinai. ^68:18 Thou art gone up on high, thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts from men; : yea, even from thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them. ^68:19 Praised be the Lord daily, : even the God who helpeth us, and poureth his benefits upon us. ^68:20 He is our God, even the God of whom cometh salvation: : God is the Lord, by whom we escape death. ^68:21 God shall wound the head of his enemies, : and the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his wickedness. ^68:22 The Lord hath said, I will bring my people again, as I did from Bashan; : mine own will I bring again, as I did sometime from the deep of the sea. ^68:23 That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, : and that the tongue of thy dogs may be red through the same. ^68:24 It is well seen, O God, how thou goest; : how thou, my God and King, goest in the sanctuary. ^68:25 The singers go before, the minstrels follow after, : in the midst of the damsels playing with the timbrels. ^68:26 Give thanks unto God the Lord in the congregation, : ye that are of the fountain of Israel. ^68:27 There is little Benjamin their ruler, and the princes of Judah their council; : the princes of Zebulon, and the princes of Naphthali. ^68:28 Thy God hath sent forth strength for thee; : stablish the thing, O God, that thou hast wrought in us, ^68:29 For thy temple's sake at Jerusalem; : so shall kings bring presents unto thee. ^68:30 Rebuke thou the dragon and the bull, with the leaders of the heathen, so that they humbly bring pieces of silver; : scatter thou the peoples that delight in war; ^68:31 Then shall the princes come out of Egypt; : the Morians' land shall soon stretch out her hands unto God. ^68:32 Sing unto God, O ye kingdoms of the earth; : O sing praises unto the Lord; ^68:33 Who sitteth in the heavens over all, from the beginning: : lo, he doth send out his voice; yea, and that a mighty voice. ^68:34 Ascribe ye the power to God over Israel; : his worship and strength is in the clouds. ^68:35 O God, wonderful art thou in thy holy places: : even the God of Israel, he will give strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.

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Psalm 27 · Dominus illuminatio

^27:1 THE Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? : the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? ^27:2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, : they stumbled and fell. ^27:3 Though an host of men were laid against me, yet shall not my heart be afraid; : and though there rose up war against me, yet will I put my trust in him. ^27:4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, which I will require; : even that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and to visit his temple. ^27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his tabernacle; : yea, in the secret place of his dwelling shall he hide me, and set me up upon a rock of stone. ^27:6 And now shall he lift up mine head : above mine enemies round about me. ^27:7 Therefore will I offer in his dwelling an oblation, with great gladness: : I will sing and speak praises unto the Lord. ^27:8 Hearken unto my voice, O Lord, when I cry unto thee; : have mercy upon me, and hear me. ^27:9 My heart hath talked of thee, Seek ye my face: : Thy face, Lord, will I seek. ^27:10 O hide not thou thy face from me, : nor cast thy servant away in displeasure. ^27:11 Thou hast been my succour; : leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. ^27:12 When my father and my mother forsake me, : the Lord taketh me up. ^27:13 Teach me thy way, O Lord, : and lead me in the right way, because of mine enemies. ^27:14 Deliver me not over into the will of mine adversaries: : for there are false witnesses risen up against me, and such as speak wrong. ^27:15 I should utterly have fainted, : but that I believe verily to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. ^27:16 O tarry thou the Lord's leisure; : be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the Lord.

First LessonIsa. 63:7–16

^63:7 I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. ^63:8 For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. ^63:9 In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old. ^63:10 But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them. ^63:11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his holy Spirit within him? ^63:12 That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name? ^63:13 That led them through the deep, as an horse in the wilderness, that they should not stumble? ^63:14 As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name. ^63:15 Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are they restrained? ^63:16 Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.

Second Lesson2 Pet. 1:1–12

^1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: ^1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, ^1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: ^1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. ^1:5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; ^1:6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; ^1:7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. ^1:8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ^1:9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. ^1:10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: ^1:11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. ^1:12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.

PsalmsPs 111, 112

Psalm 111 · Confitebor tibi

^111:1 I WILL give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, : secretly among the faithful, and in the congregation. ^111:2 The works of the LORD are great, : sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. ^111:3 His work is worthy to be praised and had in honour, : and his righteousness endureth for ever. ^111:4 The merciful and gracious LORD hath so done his marvellous works, : that they ought to be had in remembrance. ^111:5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him; : he shall ever be mindful of his covenant. ^111:6 He hath showed his people the power of his works, : that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. ^111:7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; : all his commandments are true. ^111:8 They stand fast for ever and ever, : and are done in truth and equity. ^111:9 He sent redemption unto his people; : he hath commanded his covenant for ever; holy and reverend is his Name. ^111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; : a good understanding have all they that do thereafter; his praise endureth for ever.

Psalm 112 · Beatus vir

^112:1 BLESSED is the man that feareth the LORD; : he hath great delight in his commandments. ^112:2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth; : the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ^112:3 Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house; : and his righteousness endureth for ever. ^112:4 Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness; : he is merciful, loving, and righteous. ^112:5 A good man is merciful, and lendeth; : and will guide his words with discretion. ^112:6 For he shall never be moved: : and the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. ^112:7 He will not be afraid of any evil tidings; : for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the LORD. ^112:8 His heart is stablished, and will not shrink, : until he see his desire upon his enemies. ^112:9 He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor. : and his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. ^112:10 The ungodly shall see it, and it shall grieve him; : he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away; the desire of the ungodly shall perish.

First LessonProv. 9:1–6, 10

^9:1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: ^9:2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. ^9:3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, ^9:4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, ^9:5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. ^9:6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. ^9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Second Lesson2 Cor. 4:1–6

^4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; ^4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. ^4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: ^4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. ^4:5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. ^4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

PsalmsPs 72

Psalm 72 · Deus, judicium

^72:1 GIVE the King thy judgments, O God, : and thy righteousness unto the King's son. ^72:2 Then shall he judge thy people according unto right, : and defend the poor. ^72:3 The mountains also shall bring peace, : and the little hills righteousness unto the people. ^72:4 He shall keep the simple folk by their right, : defend the children of the poor, and punish the wrong doer. ^72:5 They shall fear thee, as long as the sun and moon endureth, : from one generation to another. ^72:6 He shall come down like the rain upon the mown grass, : even as the drops that water the earth. ^72:7 In his time shall the righteous flourish; : yea, and abundance of peace, so long as the moon endureth. ^72:8 His dominion shall be also from the one sea to the other, : and from the River unto the world's end. ^72:9 They that dwell in the wilderness shall kneel before him; : his enemies shall lick the dust. ^72:10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall give presents; : the kings of Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts. ^72:11 All kings shall fall down before him; : all nations shall do him service. ^72:12 For he shall deliver the poor when he crieth; : the needy also, and him that hath no helper. ^72:13 He shall be favourable to the simple and needy, : and shall preserve the souls of the poor. ^72:14 He shall deliver their souls from falsehood and wrong; : and dear shall their blood be in his sight. ^72:15 He shall live, and unto him shall be given of the gold of Arabia; : prayer shall be made ever unto him, and daily shall he be praised. ^72:16 There shall be an heap of corn in the earth, high upon the hills ; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: : and they of the city shall flourish like grass upon the earth. ^72:17 His Name shall endure for ever; his Name shall remain under the sun among the posterities, which shall be blessed in him; : and all the nations shall praise him. ^72:18 Blessed be the Lord God, even the God of Israel, : which only doeth wondrous things; ^72:19 And blessed be the Name of his majesty for ever: : and all the earth shall be filled with his majesty. Amen, Amen.

First LessonIsa. 61

^61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; ^61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; ^61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. ^61:4 And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. ^61:5 And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the alien shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers. ^61:6 But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. ^61:7 For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. ^61:8 For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. ^61:9 And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed. ^61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. ^61:11 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.

Second LessonRom. 15:8–21

^15:8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: ^15:9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. ^15:10 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. ^15:11 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. ^15:12 And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust. ^15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. ^15:14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. ^15:15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, ^15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. ^15:17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. ^15:18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, ^15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. ^15:20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: ^15:21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

PsalmsPs 84, 122

Psalm 84 · Quam dilecta!

^84:1 O HOW amiable are thy dwellings, : thou LORD of hosts! ^84:2 My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the LORD; : my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. ^84:3 Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and the swallow a nest, where she may lay her young; : even thy altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God. ^84:4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house; : they will be alway praising thee. ^84:5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; : in whose heart are thy ways. ^84:6 Who going through the vale of misery use it for a well; : and the pools are filled with water. ^84:7 They will go from strength to strength, : and unto the God of gods appeareth every one of them in Sion. ^84:8 O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; : hearken, O God of Jacob. ^84:9 Behold, O God our defender, : and look upon the face of thine anointed. ^84:10 For one day in thy courts : is better than a thousand. ^84:11 I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God, : than to dwell in the tents of ungodliness. ^84:12 For the LORD God is a light and defence; : the LORD will give grace and worship; and no good thing shall he withhold from them that live a godly life. ^84:13 O LORD God of hosts, : blessed is the man that putteth his trust in thee.

Psalm 122 · Laetatus sum

^122:1 I WAS glad when they said unto me, : We will go into the house of the LORD. ^122:2 Our feet shall stand in thy gates, : O Jerusalem. ^122:3 Jerusalem is built as a city : that is at unity in itself. ^122:4 For thither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the LORD, : to testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto the Name of the LORD. ^122:5 For there is the seat of judgment, : even the seat of the house of David. ^122:6 O pray for the peace of Jerusalem; : they shall prosper that love thee. ^122:7 Peace be within thy walls, : and plenteousness within thy palaces. ^122:8 For my brethren and companions' sakes, : I will wish thee prosperity. ^122:9 Yea, because of the house of the LORD our God, : I will seek to do thee good.

First Lesson1 Sam. 1:21

^1:21 And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow. ^1:22 But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the LORD, and there abide for ever. ^1:23 And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only the LORD establish his word. So the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him. ^1:24 And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young. ^1:25 And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli. ^1:26 And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD. ^1:27 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: ^1:28 Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.

Second LessonMatt. 18:1–14

^18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? ^18:2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, ^18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. ^18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ^18:5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. ^18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. ^18:7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! ^18:8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. ^18:9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. ^18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. ^18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. ^18:12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? ^18:13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. ^18:14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

PsalmsPs 102:15 & 117

Psalm 102 · Domine, exaudi

^102:15 The nations shall fear thy Name, O LORD; : and all the kings of the earth thy majesty; ^102:16 When the LORD shall build up Sion, : and when his glory shall appear; ^102:17 When he turneth him unto the prayer of the poor destitute, : and despiseth not their desire. ^102:18 This shall be written for those that come after, : and the people which shall be born shall praise the LORD. ^102:19 For he hath looked down from his sanctuary; : out of the heaven did the LORD behold the earth; ^102:20 That he might hear the mournings of such as are in captivity, : and deliver them that are appointed unto death; ^102:21 That they may declare the Name of the LORD in Sion, : and his worship at Jerusalem; ^102:22 When the peoples are gathered together, : and the kingdoms also, to serve the LORD. ^102:23 He brought down my strength in my journey, : and shortened my days. ^102:24 But I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of mine age; : as for thy years, they endure throughout all generations. ^102:25 Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth, : and the heavens are the work of thy hands. ^102:26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: : they all shall wax old as doth a garment; ^102:27 And as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed; : but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. ^102:28 The children of thy servants shall continue, : and their seed shall stand fast in thy sight.

Psalm 117 · Laudate Dominum

^117:1 O PRAISE the LORD, all ye nations; : praise him, all ye peoples. ^117:2 For his merciful kindness is ever more and more toward us; : and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise the LORD.

First LessonIsa. 45:1–15

^45:1 Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; ^45:2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: ^45:3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. ^45:4 For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me. ^45:5 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: ^45:6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else. ^45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. ^45:8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it. ^45:9 Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands? ^45:10 Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth? ^45:11 Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. ^45:12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. ^45:13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. ^45:14 Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God. ^45:15 Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.

Second LessonRom. 9:14–26

^9:14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. ^9:15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. ^9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. ^9:17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. ^9:18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. ^9:19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will? ^9:20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? ^9:21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? ^9:22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: ^9:23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, ^9:24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? ^9:25 As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved. ^9:26 And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.

PsalmsPs 27, 134

Psalm 27 · Dominus illuminatio

^27:1 THE Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? : the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? ^27:2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, : they stumbled and fell. ^27:3 Though an host of men were laid against me, yet shall not my heart be afraid; : and though there rose up war against me, yet will I put my trust in him. ^27:4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, which I will require; : even that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and to visit his temple. ^27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his tabernacle; : yea, in the secret place of his dwelling shall he hide me, and set me up upon a rock of stone. ^27:6 And now shall he lift up mine head : above mine enemies round about me. ^27:7 Therefore will I offer in his dwelling an oblation, with great gladness: : I will sing and speak praises unto the Lord. ^27:8 Hearken unto my voice, O Lord, when I cry unto thee; : have mercy upon me, and hear me. ^27:9 My heart hath talked of thee, Seek ye my face: : Thy face, Lord, will I seek. ^27:10 O hide not thou thy face from me, : nor cast thy servant away in displeasure. ^27:11 Thou hast been my succour; : leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. ^27:12 When my father and my mother forsake me, : the Lord taketh me up. ^27:13 Teach me thy way, O Lord, : and lead me in the right way, because of mine enemies. ^27:14 Deliver me not over into the will of mine adversaries: : for there are false witnesses risen up against me, and such as speak wrong. ^27:15 I should utterly have fainted, : but that I believe verily to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. ^27:16 O tarry thou the Lord's leisure; : be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the Lord.

Psalm 134 · Ecce nunc

^134:1 BEHOLD now, praise the LORD, : all ye servants of the LORD; ^134:2 Ye that by night stand in the house of the LORD, : even in the courts of the house of our God. ^134:3 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, : and praise the LORD. ^134:4 The LORD that made heaven and earth : give thee blessing out of Sion.

First LessonIsa. 56:1–8

^56:1 Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. ^56:2 Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. ^56:3 Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree. ^56:4 For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant; ^56:5 Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off. ^56:6 Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; ^56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. ^56:8 The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him.

Second LessonJohn 2:13

^2:13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, ^2:14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: ^2:15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; ^2:16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. ^2:17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. ^2:18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? ^2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. ^2:20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? ^2:21 But he spake of the temple of his body. ^2:22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. ^2:23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. ^2:24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, ^2:25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

PsalmsPs 145

Psalm 145 · Exaltabo te, Deus

^145:1 I WILL magnify thee, O God, my King; : and I will praise thy Name for ever and ever. ^145:2 Every day will I give thanks unto thee; : and praise thy Name for ever and ever. ^145:3 Great is the LORD, and marvellous worthy to be praised; : there is no end of his greatness. ^145:4 One generation shall praise thy works unto another, : and declare thy power. ^145:5 As for me, I will be talking of thy worship, : thy glory, thy praise, and wondrous works; ^145:6 So that men shall speak of the might of thy marvellous acts; : and I will also tell of thy greatness. ^145:7 The memorial of thine abundant kindness shall be showed; : and men shall sing of thy righteousness. ^145:8 The LORD is gracious and merciful; : long-suffering, and of great goodness. ^145:9 The LORD is loving unto every man; : and his mercy is over all his works. ^145:10 All thy works praise thee, O LORD; : and thy saints give thanks unto thee. ^145:11 They show the glory of thy kingdom, : and talk of thy power; ^145:12 That thy power, thy glory, and mightiness of thy kingdom, : might be known unto men. ^145:13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, : and thy dominion endureth throughout all ages. ^145:14 The LORD upholdeth all such as fall, : and lifteth up all those that are down. ^145:15 The eyes of all wait upon thee, O Lord; : and thou givest them their meat in due season. ^145:16 Thou openest thine hand, : and fillest all things living with plenteousness. ^145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, : and holy in all his works. ^145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him; : yea, all such as call upon him faithfully. ^145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; : he also will hear their cry, and will help them. ^145:20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him; : but scattereth abroad all the ungodly. ^145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; : and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy Name for ever and ever.

First LessonIsa. 45:20

^45:20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. ^45:21 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me. ^45:22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. ^45:23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. ^45:24 Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. ^45:25 In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.

Second LessonRom. 10

^10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. ^10:2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. ^10:3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. ^10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. ^10:5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. ^10:6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) ^10:7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) ^10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; ^10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. ^10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. ^10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. ^10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. ^10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. ^10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? ^10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! ^10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? ^10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. ^10:18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. ^10:19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. ^10:20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. ^10:21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

PsalmsPs 21, 22:23

Psalm 21 · Domine, in virtute tua

^21:1 THE King shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord; : exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation. ^21:2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, : and hast not denied him the request of his lips. ^21:3 For thou shalt meet him with the blessings of goodness, : and shalt set a crown of pure gold upon his head. ^21:4 He asked life of thee; and thou gavest him a long life, : even for ever and ever. ^21:5 His honour is great in thy salvation; : glory and great worship shalt thou lay upon him. ^21:6 For thou shalt give him everlasting felicity, : and make him glad with the joy of thy countenance. ^21:7 And why? because the King putteth his trust in the Lord; : and in the mercy of the Most Highest he shall not miscarry. ^21:8 All thine enemies shall feel thine hand; : thy right hand shall find out them that hate thee. ^21:9 Thou shalt make them like a fiery oven in time of thy wrath: : the Lord shall destroy them in his displeasure, and the fire shall consume them. ^21:10 Their fruit shalt thou root out of the earth, : and their seed from among the children of men. ^21:11 For they intended mischief against thee, : and imagined such a device as they are not able to perform. ^21:12 Therefore shalt thou put them to flight, : and the strings of thy bow shalt thou make ready against the face of them. ^21:13 Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength; : so will we sing, and praise thy power.

Psalm 22 · Deus, Deus meus

^22:23 O praise the Lord, ye that fear him: : magnify him, all ye of the seed of Jacob; and fear him, all ye seed of Israel. ^22:24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the low estate of the poor; : he hath not hid his face from him; but when he called unto him he heard him. ^22:25 My praise is of thee in the great congregation; : my vows will I perform in the sight of them that fear him. ^22:26 The poor shall eat, and be satisfied; they that seek after the Lord shall praise him: : your heart shall live for ever. ^22:27 All the ends of the world shall remember themselves, and be turned unto the Lord; : and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before him. ^22:28 For the kingdom is the Lord's, : and he is the Governor among the nations. ^22:29 All such as be fat upon earth : have eaten, and worshipped. ^22:30 All they that go down into the dust shall kneel before him; : and no man hath quickened his own soul. ^22:31 My seed shall serve him: : they shall be counted unto the Lord for a generation. ^22:32 They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness : unto a people that shall be born, whom the Lord hath made.

First LessonJoel 3:9–17

^3:9 Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: ^3:10 Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. ^3:11 Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O LORD. ^3:12 Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about. ^3:13 Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great. ^3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. ^3:15 The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining. ^3:16 The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. ^3:17 So shall ye know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more.

Second LessonMatt. 13:36–52

^13:36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. ^13:37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; ^13:38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; ^13:39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. ^13:40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. ^13:41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; ^13:42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. ^13:43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. ^13:44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. ^13:45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: ^13:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. ^13:47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: ^13:48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. ^13:49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, ^13:50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. ^13:51 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. ^13:52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

PsalmsPs 9

Psalm 9 · Confitebor tibi

^9:1 I WILL give thanks unto thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; : I will speak of all thy marvellous works. ^9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee; : yea, my songs will I make of thy Name, O thou Most Highest. ^9:3 While mine enemies are driven back, : they shall fall and perish at thy presence. ^9:4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; : thou art set in the throne that judgest right. ^9:5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, and destroyed the ungodly; : thou hast put out their name for ever and ever. ^9:6 O thou enemy, thy destructions are come to a perpetual end; : even as the cities which thou hast destroyed, whose memorial is perished with them. ^9:7 But the Lord shall endure for ever; : he hath also prepared his seat for judgment. ^9:8 For he shall judge the world in righteousness, : and minister true judgment unto the people. ^9:9 The Lord also will be a defence for the oppressed, : even a refuge in due time of trouble. ^9:10 And they that know thy Name will put their trust in thee; : for thou, Lord, hast never failed them that seek thee. ^9:11 O praise the Lord which dwelleth in Sion; : show the people of his doings. ^9:12 For when he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them, : and forgetteth not the complaint of the poor. ^9:13 Have mercy upon me, O Lord; consider the trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, : thou that liftest me up from the gates of death; ^9:14 That I may show all thy praises within the gates of the daughter of Sion: : I will rejoice in thy salvation. ^9:15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made; : in the same net which they hid privily is their foot taken. ^9:16 The Lord is known to execute judgment; : the ungodly is trapped in the work of his own hands. ^9:17 The wicked shall be turned to destruction, : and all the people that forget God. ^9:18 For the poor shall not alway be forgotten; : the patient abiding of the meek shall not perish for ever. ^9:19 Up, Lord, and let not man have the upper hand; : let the heathen be judged in thy sight. ^9:20 Put them in fear, O Lord, : that the heathen may know themselves to be but men.

First LessonGen. 19:1–3, 12–17, 24–28

^19:1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; ^19:2 And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night. ^19:3 And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat. ^19:12 And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place: ^19:13 For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it. ^19:14 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law. ^19:15 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. ^19:16 And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city. ^19:17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. ^19:24 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; ^19:25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground. ^19:26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. ^19:27 And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD: ^19:28 And he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace.

Second LessonLuke 17:20

^17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: ^17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. ^17:22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. ^17:23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them. ^17:24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. ^17:25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. ^17:26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. ^17:27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. ^17:28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; ^17:29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. ^17:30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. ^17:31 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. ^17:32 Remember Lot's wife. ^17:33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. ^17:34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. ^17:35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. ^17:36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. ^17:37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

PsalmsPs 144

Psalm 144 · Benedictus Dominus

^144:1 BLESSED be the LORD my strength, : who teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: ^144:2 My hope and my fortress, my castle and deliverer, my defender in whom I trust; : who subdueth my people that is under me. ^144:3 LORD, what is man, that thou hast such respect unto him? : or the son of man, that thou so regardest him? ^144:4 Man is like a thing of nought; : his time passeth away like a shadow. ^144:5 Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down; : touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. ^144:6 Cast forth thy lightning, and tear them; : shoot out thine arrows, and consume them. ^144:7 Send down thine hand from above; : deliver me, and take me out of the great waters, from the hand of strangers; ^144:8 Whose mouth talketh of vanity, : and their right hand is a right hand of wickedness. ^144:9 I will sing a new song unto thee, O God; : and sing praises unto thee upon a ten-stringed lute. ^144:10 Thou hast given victory unto kings, : and hast delivered David thy servant from the peril of the sword. ^144:11 Save me, and deliver me from the hand of strangers, : whose mouth talketh of vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of iniquity: ^144:12 That our sons may grow up as the young plants, : and that our daughters may be as the polished corners of the temple; ^144:13 That our garners may be full and plenteous with all manner of store; : that our sheep may bring forth thousands, and ten thousands in our fields; ^144:14 That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no decay, : no leading into captivity, and no complaining in our streets. ^144:15 Happy are the people that are in such a case; : yea, blessed are the people who have the LORD for their God.

First Lesson1 Macc. 2:49–64

^2:49 Now when the time drew near that Mattathias should die, he said unto his sons, Now hath pride and rebuke gotten strength, and the time of destruction, and the wrath of indignation: ^2:50 Now therefore, my sons, be ye zealous for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of your fathers. ^2:51 Call to remembrance what acts our fathers did in their time; so shall ye receive great honour and an everlasting name. ^2:52 Was not Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness? ^2:53 Joseph in the time of his distress kept the commandment and was made lord of Egypt. ^2:54 Phinees our father in being zealous and fervent obtained the covenant of an everlasting priesthood. ^2:55 Jesus for fulfilling the word was made a judge in Israel. ^2:56 Caleb for bearing witness before the congregation received the heritage of the land. ^2:57 David for being merciful possessed the throne of an everlasting kingdom. ^2:58 Elias for being zealous and fervent for the law was taken up into heaven. ^2:59 Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, by believing were saved out of the flame. ^2:60 Daniel for his innocency was delivered from the mouth of lions. ^2:61 And thus consider ye throughout all ages, that none that put their trust in him shall be overcome. ^2:62 Fear not then the words of a sinful man: for his glory shall be dung and worms. ^2:63 To day he shall be lifted up and to morrow he shall not be found, because he is returned into his dust, and his thought is come to nothing. ^2:64 Wherefore, ye my sons, be valiant and shew yourselves men in the behalf of the law; for by it shall ye obtain glory.

Second Lesson1 Tim. 6:11–19

^6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. ^6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. ^6:13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; ^6:14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: ^6:15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; ^6:16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. ^6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; ^6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; ^6:19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

PsalmsPs 147

Psalm 147 · Laudate Dominum

^147:1 PRAISE the LORD, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God; : yea, a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful. ^147:2 The LORD doth build up Jerusalem, : and gather together the outcasts of Israel. ^147:3 He healeth those that are broken in heart, : and giveth medicine to heal their sickness. ^147:4 He telleth the number of the stars, : and calleth them all by their names. ^147:5 Great is our Lord, and great is his power; : yea, and his wisdom is infinite. ^147:6 The LORD setteth up the meek, : and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. ^147:7 O sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; : sing praises upon the harp unto our God: ^147:8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth; : and maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains, and herb for the use of men; ^147:9 Who giveth fodder unto the cattle, : and feedeth the young ravens that call upon him. ^147:10 He hath no pleasure in the strength of an horse; : neither delighteth he in any man's legs. ^147:11 But the LORD's delight is in them that fear him, : and put their trust in his mercy. ^147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; : praise thy God, O Sion. ^147:13 For he hath made fast the bars of thy gates, : and hath blessed thy children within thee. ^147:14 He maketh peace in thy borders, : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. ^147:15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth, : and his word runneth very swiftly. ^147:16 He giveth snow like wool, : and scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. ^147:17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: : who is able to abide his frost? ^147:18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: : he bloweth with his wind, and the waters flow. ^147:19 He showeth his word unto Jacob, : his statutes and ordinances unto Israel. ^147:20 He hath not dealt so with any nation; : neither have the heathen knowledge of his laws.

First LessonEccles. 11:1–6

^11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. ^11:2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. ^11:3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. ^11:4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. ^11:5 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all. ^11:6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

Second LessonJohn 4:31–38

^4:31 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. ^4:32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. ^4:33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat? ^4:34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. ^4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. ^4:36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. ^4:37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. ^4:38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.

PsalmsPs 119:33–48

Psalm 119 · Beati immaculati

^119:33 TEACH me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes, : and I shall keep it unto the end. ^119:34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; : yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart. ^119:35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; : for therein is my desire. ^119:36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, : and not to covetousness. ^119:37 O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity; : and quicken thou me in thy way. ^119:38 O stablish thy word in thy servant, : that I may fear thee. ^119:39 Take away the rebuke that I am afraid of; : for thy judgments are good. ^119:40 Behold, my delight is in thy commandments; : O quicken me in thy righteousness. ^119:41 LET thy loving mercy come also unto me, O LORD, : even thy salvation, according unto thy word. ^119:42 So shall I make answer unto my blasphemers; : for my trust is in thy word. ^119:43 O take not the word of thy truth utterly out of my mouth; : for my hope is in thy judgments. ^119:44 So shall I alway keep thy law; : yea, for ever and ever. ^119:45 And I will walk at liberty; : for I seek thy commandments. ^119:46 I will speak of thy testimonies also, even before kings, : and will not be ashamed. ^119:47 And my delight shall be in thy commandments, : which I have loved. ^119:48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; : and my study shall be in thy statutes.

First LessonLev. 19:1–2, 9–18

^19:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, ^19:2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. ^19:9 And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest. ^19:10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the LORD your God. ^19:11 Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. ^19:12 And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. ^19:13 Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning. ^19:14 Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD. ^19:15 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour. ^19:16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD. ^19:17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. ^19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

Second Lesson1 John 4

^4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ^4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: ^4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. ^4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. ^4:5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. ^4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. ^4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. ^4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. ^4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. ^4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. ^4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. ^4:12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. ^4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. ^4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. ^4:15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. ^4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. ^4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. ^4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. ^4:19 We love him, because he first loved us. ^4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? ^4:21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

PsalmsPs 102, 130

Psalm 102 · Domine, exaudi

^102:1 HEAR my prayer, O LORD, : and let my crying come unto thee. ^102:2 Hide not thy face from me in the time of my trouble; : incline thine ear unto me when I call; O hear me, and that right soon. ^102:3 For my days are consumed away like smoke, : and my bones are burnt up as it were a firebrand. ^102:4 My heart is smitten down, and withered like grass; : so that I forget to eat my bread. ^102:5 For the voice of my groaning, : my bones will scarce cleave to my flesh. ^102:6 I am become like a pelican in the wilderness, : and like an owl that is in the desert. ^102:7 I have watched, and am even as it were a sparrow, : that sitteth alone upon the housetop. ^102:8 Mine enemies revile me all the day long; : and they that are mad upon me are sworn together against me. ^102:9 For I have eaten ashes as it were bread, : and mingled my drink with weeping; ^102:10 And that, because of thine indignation and wrath; : for thou hast taken me up, and cast me down. ^102:11 My days are gone like a shadow, : and I am withered like grass. ^102:12 But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever, : and thy remembrance throughout all generations. ^102:13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion; : for it is time that thou have mercy upon her, yea, the time is come. ^102:14 And why? thy servants think upon her stones, : and it pitieth them to see her in the dust. ^102:15 The nations shall fear thy Name, O LORD; : and all the kings of the earth thy majesty; ^102:16 When the LORD shall build up Sion, : and when his glory shall appear; ^102:17 When he turneth him unto the prayer of the poor destitute, : and despiseth not their desire. ^102:18 This shall be written for those that come after, : and the people which shall be born shall praise the LORD. ^102:19 For he hath looked down from his sanctuary; : out of the heaven did the LORD behold the earth; ^102:20 That he might hear the mournings of such as are in captivity, : and deliver them that are appointed unto death; ^102:21 That they may declare the Name of the LORD in Sion, : and his worship at Jerusalem; ^102:22 When the peoples are gathered together, : and the kingdoms also, to serve the LORD. ^102:23 He brought down my strength in my journey, : and shortened my days. ^102:24 But I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of mine age; : as for thy years, they endure throughout all generations. ^102:25 Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth, : and the heavens are the work of thy hands. ^102:26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: : they all shall wax old as doth a garment; ^102:27 And as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed; : but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. ^102:28 The children of thy servants shall continue, : and their seed shall stand fast in thy sight.

Psalm 130 · De profundis

^130:1 OUT of the deep have I called unto thee, O LORD; : Lord, hear my voice. ^130:2 O let thine ears consider well : the voice of my complaint. ^130:3 If thou, LORD, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss, : O Lord, who may abide it? ^130:4 For there is mercy with thee; : therefore shalt thou be feared. ^130:5 I look for the LORD; my soul doth wait for him; : in his word is my trust. ^130:6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord before the morning watch; : I say, before the morning watch. ^130:7 O Israel, trust in the LORD; for with the LORD there is mercy, : and with him is plenteous redemption. ^130:8 And he shall redeem Israel : from all his sins.

First LessonJonah 3 & 4

^3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, ^3:2 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. ^3:3 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey. ^3:4 And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown. ^3:5 So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them. ^3:6 For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. ^3:7 And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water: ^3:8 But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that is in their hands. ^3:9 Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? ^3:10 And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not. ^4:1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. ^4:2 And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil. ^4:3 Therefore now, O LORD, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live. ^4:4 Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry? ^4:5 So Jonah went out of the city, and sat on the east side of the city, and there made him a booth, and sat under it in the shadow, till he might see what would become of the city. ^4:6 And the LORD God prepared a gourd, and made it to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief. So Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd. ^4:7 But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered. ^4:8 And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live. ^4:9 And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, even unto death. ^4:10 Then said the LORD, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night: ^4:11 And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?

Second LessonLuke 15:10

^15:10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. ^15:11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: ^15:12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. ^15:13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. ^15:14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. ^15:15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. ^15:16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. ^15:17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! ^15:18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, ^15:19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. ^15:20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. ^15:21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. ^15:22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: ^15:23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: ^15:24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. ^15:25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. ^15:26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. ^15:27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. ^15:28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. ^15:29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: ^15:30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. ^15:31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. ^15:32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

PsalmsPs 15, 92

Psalm 15 · Domine, quis habitabit?

^15:1 LORD, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? : or who shall rest upon thy holy hill? ^15:2 Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life, : and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart. ^15:3 He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour, : and hath not slandered his neighbour. ^15:4 He that setteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes, : and maketh much of them that fear the Lord. ^15:5 He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not, : though it were to his own hindrance. ^15:6 He that hath not given his money upon usury, : nor taken reward against the innocent. ^15:7 Whoso doeth these things : shall never fall.

Psalm 92 · Bonum est confiteri

^92:1 IT is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, : and to sing praises unto thy Name, O Most Highest; ^92:2 To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning, : and of thy truth in the night season; ^92:3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the lute; : upon a loud instrument, and upon the harp. ^92:4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy works; : and I will rejoice in giving praise for the operations of thy hands. ^92:5 O LORD, how glorious are thy works! : thy thoughts are very deep. ^92:6 An unwise man doth not well consider this, : and a fool doth not understand it. ^92:7 When the ungodly are green as the grass, and when all the workers of wickedness do flourish, : then shall they be destroyed for ever; but thou, LORD, art the Most Highest for evermore. ^92:8 For lo, thine enemies, O LORD, lo, thine enemies shall perish; : and all the workers of wickedness shall be destroyed. ^92:9 But my horn shall be exalted like the horn of an unicorn; : for I am anointed with fresh oil. ^92:10 Mine eye also shall see his lust of mine enemies, : and mine ear shall hear his desire of the wicked that arise up against me. ^92:11 The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree, : and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Lebanon. ^92:12 Such as are planted in the house of the LORD, : shall flourish in the courts of the house of our God. ^92:13 They also shall bring forth more fruit in their age, : and shall be fat and well-liking; ^92:14 That they may show how true the LORD my strength is, : and that there is no unrighteousness in him.

First LessonJer. 17:5–14

^17:5 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. ^17:6 For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited. ^17:7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. ^17:8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. ^17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? ^17:10 I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. ^17:11 As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool. ^17:12 A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary. ^17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters. ^17:14 Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.

Second Lesson1 Cor. 10:1–13

^10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; ^10:2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; ^10:3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; ^10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. ^10:5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. ^10:6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. ^10:7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. ^10:8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. ^10:9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. ^10:10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. ^10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. ^10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. ^10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

PsalmsPs 26, 119:1–16

Psalm 26 · Judica me, Domine

^26:1 BE thou my Judge, O Lord, for I have walked innocently: : my trust hath been also in the Lord, therefore shall I not fall. ^26:2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; : try out my reins and my heart. ^26:3 For thy loving-kindness is ever before mine eyes; : and I will walk in thy truth. ^26:4 I have not dwelt with vain persons; : neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful. ^26:5 I have hated the congregation of the wicked; : and will not sit among the ungodly. ^26:6 I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord; : and so will I go to thine altar; ^26:7 That I may show the voice of thanksgiving, : and tell of all thy wondrous works. ^26:8 Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, : and the place where thine honour dwelleth. ^26:9 O shut not up my soul with the sinners, : nor my life with the blood-thirsty; ^26:10 In whose hands is wickedness, : and their right hand is full of gifts. ^26:11 But as for me, I will walk innocently: : O deliver me, and be merciful unto me. ^26:12 My foot standeth right: : I will praise the Lord in the congregations.

Psalm 119 · Beati immaculati

^119:1 BLESSED are those that are undefiled in the way, : and walk in the law of the LORD. ^119:2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, : and seek him with their whole heart; ^119:3 Even they who do no wickedness, : and walk in his ways. ^119:4 Thou hast charged : that we shall diligently keep thy commandments. ^119:5 O that my ways were made so direct, : that I might keep thy statutes! ^119:6 So shall I not be confounded, : while I have respect unto all thy commandments. ^119:7 I will thank thee with an unfeigned heart, : when I shall have learned the judgments of thy righteousness. ^119:8 I will keep thy statutes; : O forsake me not utterly. ^119:9 WHEREWITHAL shall a young man cleanse his way? : even by ruling himself after thy word. ^119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee; : O let me not go wrong out of thy commandments. ^119:11 Thy word have I hid within my heart, : that I should not sin against thee. ^119:12 Blessed art thou, O LORD; : O teach me thy statutes. ^119:13 With my lips have I been telling : of all the judgments of thy mouth. ^119:14 I have had as great delight in the way of thy testimonies, : as in all manner of riches. ^119:15 I will talk of thy commandments, : and have respect unto thy ways. ^119:16 My delight shall be in thy statutes, : and I will not forget thy word.

First Lesson2 Sam. 12:1–10, 13–14

^12:1 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. ^12:2 The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds: ^12:3 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter. ^12:4 And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him. ^12:5 And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die: ^12:6 And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity. ^12:7 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; ^12:8 And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things. ^12:9 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. ^12:10 Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife. ^12:13 And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. ^12:14 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

Second Lesson1 Cor. 6:9

^6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, ^6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. ^6:11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. ^6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. ^6:13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. ^6:14 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. ^6:15 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. ^6:16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. ^6:17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. ^6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. ^6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? ^6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

PsalmsPs 119:113–128 & 143

Psalm 119 · Beati immaculati

^119:113 I HATE them that imagine evil things; : but thy law do I love. ^119:114 Thou art my defence and shield; : and my trust is in thy word. ^119:115 Away from me, ye wicked; : I will keep the commandments of my God. ^119:116 O stablish me according to thy word, that I may live; : and let me not be disappointed of my hope. ^119:117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; : yea, my delight shall be ever in thy statutes. ^119:118 Thou hast trodden down all them that depart from thy statutes; : for they imagine but deceit. ^119:119 Thou puttest away all the ungodly of the earth like dross; : therefore I love thy testimonies. ^119:120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; : and I am afraid of thy judgments. ^119:121 I DEAL with the thing that is lawful and right; : O give me not over unto mine oppressors. ^119:122 Make thou thy servant to delight in that which is good, : that the proud do me no wrong. ^119:123 Mine eyes are wasted away with looking for thy health, : and for the word of thy righteousness. ^119:124 O deal with thy servant according unto thy loving mercy, : and teach me thy statutes. ^119:125 I am thy servant; O grant me understanding, : that I may know thy testimonies. ^119:126 It is time for thee, LORD, to lay to thine hand; : for they have destroyed thy law. ^119:127 For I love thy commandments : above gold and precious stones. ^119:128 Therefore hold I straight all thy commandments; : and all false ways I utterly abhor.

Psalm 143 · Domine, exaudi

^143:1 HEAR my prayer, O LORD, and consider my desire; : hearken unto me for thy truth and righteousness' sake. ^143:2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant; : for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. ^143:3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; : he hath laid me in the darkness, as the men that have been long dead. ^143:4 Therefore is my spirit vexed within me, : and my heart within me is desolate. ^143:5 Yet do I remember the time past; I muse upon all thy works; : yea, I exercise myself in the works of thy hands. ^143:6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee; : my soul gaspeth unto thee as a thirsty land. ^143:7 Hear me, O LORD, and that soon; for my spirit waxeth faint: : hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. ^143:8 O let me hear thy loving-kindness betimes in the morning; for in thee is my trust: : show thou me the way that I should walk in; for I lift up my soul unto thee. ^143:9 Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies; : for I flee unto thee to hide me. ^143:10 Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth thee; for thou art my God: : let thy loving Spirit lead me forth into the land of righteousness. ^143:11 Quicken me, O LORD, for thy Name's sake; : and for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. ^143:12 And of thy goodness slay mine enemies, : and destroy all them that vex my soul; for I am thy servant.

First LessonAmos 5:4–15

^5:4 For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: ^5:5 But seek not Beth-el, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beer-sheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Beth-el shall come to nought. ^5:6 Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Beth-el. ^5:7 Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth, ^5:8 Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name: ^5:9 That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress. ^5:10 They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly. ^5:11 Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them. ^5:12 For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right. ^5:13 Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time. ^5:14 Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken. ^5:15 Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.

Second LessonGal. 5:16–24

^5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ^5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. ^5:18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. ^5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, ^5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, ^5:21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. ^5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ^5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. ^5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

PsalmsPs 116

Psalm 116 · Dilexi, quoniam

^116:1 MY delight is in the LORD; : because he hath heard the voice of my prayer; ^116:2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me; : therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. ^116:3 The snares of death compassed me round about, : and the pains of hell gat hold upon me. ^116:4 I found trouble and heaviness; then called I upon the Name of the LORD; : O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. ^116:5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; : yea, our God is merciful. ^116:6 The LORD preserveth the simple: : I was in misery, and he helped me. ^116:7 Turn again then unto thy rest, O my soul; : for the LORD hath rewarded thee. ^116:8 And why? thou hast delivered my soul from death, : mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. ^116:9 I will walk before the LORD : in the land of the living. ^116:10 I believed, and therefore will I speak; but I was sore troubled: : I said in my haste, All men are liars. ^116:11 What reward shall I give unto the LORD : for all the benefits that he hath done unto me? ^116:12 I will receive the cup of salvation, : and call upon the Name of the LORD. ^116:13 I will pay my vows now in the presence of all his people: : right dear in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. ^116:14 Behold, O LORD, how that I am thy servant; : I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid; thou hast broken my bonds in sunder. ^116:15 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, : and will call upon the Name of the LORD. ^116:16 I will pay my vows unto the LORD, in the sight of all his people, : in the courts of the LORD's house; even in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD.

First LessonIsa. 55

^55:1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. ^55:2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. ^55:3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. ^55:4 Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people. ^55:5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee. ^55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: ^55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. ^55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. ^55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. ^55:10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: ^55:11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. ^55:12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. ^55:13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

Second LessonJohn 6:41–51

^6:41 The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. ^6:42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? ^6:43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. ^6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. ^6:45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. ^6:46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. ^6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. ^6:48 I am that bread of life. ^6:49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. ^6:50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. ^6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

PsalmsPs 42, 43

Psalm 42 · Quemadmodum

^42:1 LIKE as the hart desireth the water-brooks, : so longeth my soul after thee, O God. ^42:2 My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the living God: : when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? ^42:3 My tears have been my meat day and night, : while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God? ^42:4 Now when I think thereupon, I pour out my heart by myself; : for I went with the multitude, and brought them forth into the house of God; ^42:5 In the voice of praise and thanksgiving, : among such as keep holy-day. ^42:6 Why art thou so full of heaviness, O my soul? : and why art thou so disquieted within me? ^42:7 O put thy trust in God; : for I will yet thank him, which is the help of my countenance, and my God. ^42:8 My soul is vexed within me; : therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, from Hermon and the little hill. ^42:9 One deep calleth another, because of the noise of thy water-floods; : all thy waves and storms are gone over me. ^42:10 The Lord will grant his loving-kindness in the daytime; : and in the night season will I sing of him, and make my prayer unto the God of my life. ^42:11 I will say unto the God of my strength, Why hast thou forgotten me? : why go I thus heavily, while the enemy oppresseth me? ^42:12 My bones are smitten asunder as with a sword, : while mine enemies that trouble me cast me in the teeth; ^42:13 Namely, while they say daily unto me, : Where is now thy God? ^42:14 Why art thou so vexed, O my soul? : and why art thou so disquieted within me? ^42:15 O put thy trust in God; : for I will yet thank him, which is the help of my countenance, and my God.

Psalm 43 · Judica me, Deus

^43:1 GIVE sentence with me, O God, and defend my cause against the ungodly people; : O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man. ^43:2 For thou art the God of my strength; why hast thou put me from thee? : and why go I so heavily, while the enemy oppresseth me? ^43:3 O send out thy light and thy truth, that they may lead me, : and bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy dwelling; ^43:4 And that I may go unto the altar of God, even unto the God of my joy and gladness; : and upon the harp will I give thanks unto thee, O God, my God. ^43:5 Why art thou so heavy, O my soul? : and why art thou so disquieted within me? ^43:6 O put thy trust in God; : for I will yet give him thanks, which is the help of my countenance, and my God.

First LessonHosea 6:1–6

^6:1 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. ^6:2 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. ^6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. ^6:4 O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away. ^6:5 Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth. ^6:6 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Second LessonHeb. 10:1–25

^10:1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. ^10:2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. ^10:3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year. ^10:4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. ^10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: ^10:6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure. ^10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. ^10:8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law; ^10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. ^10:10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. ^10:11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: ^10:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; ^10:13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. ^10:14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. ^10:15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, ^10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; ^10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. ^10:18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. ^10:19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, ^10:20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; ^10:21 And having an high priest over the house of God; ^10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. ^10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) ^10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: ^10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

PsalmsPs 130, 138

Psalm 130 · De profundis

^130:1 OUT of the deep have I called unto thee, O LORD; : Lord, hear my voice. ^130:2 O let thine ears consider well : the voice of my complaint. ^130:3 If thou, LORD, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss, : O Lord, who may abide it? ^130:4 For there is mercy with thee; : therefore shalt thou be feared. ^130:5 I look for the LORD; my soul doth wait for him; : in his word is my trust. ^130:6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord before the morning watch; : I say, before the morning watch. ^130:7 O Israel, trust in the LORD; for with the LORD there is mercy, : and with him is plenteous redemption. ^130:8 And he shall redeem Israel : from all his sins.

Psalm 138 · Confitebor tibi

^138:1 I WILL give thanks unto thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; : even before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. ^138:2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy Name, because of thy loving-kindness and truth; : for thou hast magnified thy Name, and thy word, above all things. ^138:3 When I called upon thee, thou heardest me; : and enduedst my soul with much strength. ^138:4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD; : for they have heard the words of thy mouth. ^138:5 Yea, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, : that great is the glory of the LORD. ^138:6 For though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; : as for the proud, he beholdeth them afar off. ^138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, yet shalt thou refresh me; : thou shalt stretch forth thy hand upon the furiousness of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. ^138:8 The LORD shall make good his loving-kindness toward me; : yea, thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever; despise not then the works of thine own hands.

First LessonJer. 8:9–15, 18–9:1

^8:9 The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them? ^8:10 Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. ^8:11 For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. ^8:12 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith the LORD. ^8:13 I will surely consume them, saith the LORD: there shall be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf shall fade; and the things that I have given them shall pass away from them. ^8:14 Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. ^8:15 We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble! ^8:18 When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me. ^8:19 Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? ^8:20 The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. ^8:21 For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me. ^8:22 Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? ^9:1 Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!

Second Lesson1 Cor. 1:17

^1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. ^1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. ^1:19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. ^1:20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? ^1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. ^1:22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: ^1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; ^1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. ^1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. ^1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: ^1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; ^1:28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: ^1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. ^1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: ^1:31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

PsalmsPs 98, 114

Psalm 98 · Cantate Domino

^98:1 O SING unto the LORD a new song; : for he hath done marvellous things. ^98:2 With his own right hand, and with his holy arm, : hath he gotten himself the victory. ^98:3 The LORD declared his salvation; : his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. ^98:4 He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel; : and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. ^98:5 Show yourselves joyful unto the LORD, all ye lands; : sing, rejoice, and give thanks. ^98:6 Praise the LORD upon the harp; : sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. ^98:7 With trumpets also and shawms, : O show yourselves joyful before the LORD, the King. ^98:8 Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is; : the round world, and they that dwell therein. ^98:9 Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the LORD; : for he is come to judge the earth. ^98:10 With righteousness shall he judge the world, : and the peoples with equity.

Psalm 114 · In exitu Israel

^114:1 WHEN Israel came out of Egypt, : and the house of Jacob from among the strange people, ^114:2 Judah was his sanctuary, : and Israel his dominion. ^114:3 The sea saw that, and fled; : Jordan was driven back. ^114:4 The mountains skipped like rams, : and the little hills like young sheep. ^114:5 What aileth thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? : and thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back? ^114:6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams? : and ye little hills, like young sheep? ^114:7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord: : at the presence of the God of Jacob; ^114:8 Who turned the hard rock into a standing water, : and the flint-stone into a springing well.

First LessonIsa. 51:9–16

^51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon? ^51:10 Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over? ^51:11 Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. ^51:12 I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; ^51:13 And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor? ^51:14 The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail. ^51:15 But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts is his name. ^51:16 And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people.

Second LessonLuke 24:13–35

^24:13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. ^24:14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. ^24:15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. ^24:16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. ^24:17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? ^24:18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? ^24:19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: ^24:20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. ^24:21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. ^24:22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; ^24:23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. ^24:24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. ^24:25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: ^24:26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? ^24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. ^24:28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. ^24:29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. ^24:30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. ^24:31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. ^24:32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? ^24:33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, ^24:34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. ^24:35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

PsalmsPs 33

Psalm 33 · Exultate, justi

^33:1 REJOICE in the Lord, O ye righteous; : for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ^33:2 Praise the Lord with harp; : sing praises unto him with the lute, and instrument of ten strings. ^33:3 Sing unto the Lord a new song; : sing praises lustily unto him with a good courage. ^33:4 For the word of the Lord is true; : and all his works are faithful. ^33:5 He loveth righteousness and judgment; : the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. ^33:6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; : and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. ^33:7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together, as it were upon an heap; : and layeth up the deep, as in a treasurehouse. ^33:8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: : stand in awe of him, all ye that dwell in the world. ^33:9 For he spake, and it was done; : he commanded, and it stood fast. ^33:10 The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought, : and maketh the devices of the people to be of none effect, and casteth out the counsels of princes. ^33:11 The counsel of the Lord shall endure for ever, : and the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation. ^33:12 Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord JEHOVAH; : and blessed are the folk that he hath chosen to him, to be his inheritance. ^33:13 The Lord looketh down from heaven, and beholdeth all the children of men; : from the habitation of his dwelling, he considereth all them that dwell on the earth. ^33:14 He fashioneth all the hearts of them, : and understandeth all their works. ^33:15 There is no king that can be saved by the multitude of an host; : neither is any mighty man delivered by much strength. ^33:16 A horse is counted but a vain thing to save a man; : neither shall he deliver any man by his great strength. ^33:17 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, : and upon them that put their trust in his mercy; ^33:18 To deliver their soul from death, : and to feed them in the time of dearth. ^33:19 Our soul hath patiently tarried for the Lord; : for he is our help and our shield. ^33:20 For our heart shall rejoice in him; : because we have hoped in his holy Name. ^33:21 Let thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us, : like as we do put our trust in thee.

First LessonZeph. 3:14

^3:14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. ^3:15 The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more. ^3:16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. ^3:17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. ^3:18 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. ^3:19 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. ^3:20 At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.

Second LessonJohn 20:19

^20:19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. ^20:20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. ^20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. ^20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: ^20:23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. ^20:24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. ^20:25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. ^20:26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. ^20:27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. ^20:28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. ^20:29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. ^20:30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: ^20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

PsalmsPs 145

Psalm 145 · Exaltabo te, Deus

^145:1 I WILL magnify thee, O God, my King; : and I will praise thy Name for ever and ever. ^145:2 Every day will I give thanks unto thee; : and praise thy Name for ever and ever. ^145:3 Great is the LORD, and marvellous worthy to be praised; : there is no end of his greatness. ^145:4 One generation shall praise thy works unto another, : and declare thy power. ^145:5 As for me, I will be talking of thy worship, : thy glory, thy praise, and wondrous works; ^145:6 So that men shall speak of the might of thy marvellous acts; : and I will also tell of thy greatness. ^145:7 The memorial of thine abundant kindness shall be showed; : and men shall sing of thy righteousness. ^145:8 The LORD is gracious and merciful; : long-suffering, and of great goodness. ^145:9 The LORD is loving unto every man; : and his mercy is over all his works. ^145:10 All thy works praise thee, O LORD; : and thy saints give thanks unto thee. ^145:11 They show the glory of thy kingdom, : and talk of thy power; ^145:12 That thy power, thy glory, and mightiness of thy kingdom, : might be known unto men. ^145:13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, : and thy dominion endureth throughout all ages. ^145:14 The LORD upholdeth all such as fall, : and lifteth up all those that are down. ^145:15 The eyes of all wait upon thee, O Lord; : and thou givest them their meat in due season. ^145:16 Thou openest thine hand, : and fillest all things living with plenteousness. ^145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, : and holy in all his works. ^145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him; : yea, all such as call upon him faithfully. ^145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; : he also will hear their cry, and will help them. ^145:20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him; : but scattereth abroad all the ungodly. ^145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; : and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy Name for ever and ever.

First LessonEzek. 34:11–16, 30–31

^34:11 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. ^34:12 As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day. ^34:13 And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the country. ^34:14 I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel. ^34:15 I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord GOD. ^34:16 I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment. ^34:30 Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD. ^34:31 And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.

Second LessonJohn 21:1–19

^21:1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. ^21:2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. ^21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. ^21:4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. ^21:5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. ^21:6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. ^21:7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. ^21:8 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. ^21:9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. ^21:10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. ^21:11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. ^21:12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. ^21:13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. ^21:14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. ^21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ^21:16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. ^21:17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. ^21:18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. ^21:19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

PsalmsPs 68:1–20

Psalm 68 · Exsurgat Deus

^68:1 LET God arise, and let his enemies be scattered; : let them also that hate him flee before him. ^68:2 Like as the smoke vanisheth, so shalt thou drive them away; : and like as wax melteth at the fire, so let the ungodly perish at the presence of God. ^68:3 But let the righteous be glad, and rejoice before God; : let them also be merry and joyful. ^68:4 O sing unto God, and sing praises unto his Name; magnify him that rideth upon the heavens; : praise him in his Name JAH, and rejoice before him. ^68:5 He is a Father of the fatherless, and defendeth the cause of the widows; : even God in his holy habitation. ^68:6 He is the God that maketh men to be of one mind in an house, and bringeth the prisoners out of captivity; : but letteth the runagates continue in scarceness. ^68:7 O God, when thou wentest forth before the people; : when thou wentest through the wilderness, ^68:8 The earth shook, and the heavens dropped at the presence of God; : even as Sinai also was moved at the presence of God, who is the God of Israel. ^68:9 Thou, O God, sentest a gracious rain upon thine inheritance, : and refreshedst it when it was weary. ^68:10 Thy congregation shall dwell therein; : for thou, O God, hast of thy goodness prepared for the poor. ^68:11 The Lord gave the word; : great was the company of women that bare the tidings. ^68:12 Kings with their armies did flee, and were discomfited, : and they of the household divided the spoil. ^68:13 Though ye have lain among the sheep-folds, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove : that is covered with silver wings, and her feathers like gold. ^68:14 When the Almighty scattered kings for their sake, : then were they as white as snow in Salmon. ^68:15 As the hill of Bashan, so is God's hill; : even an high hill, as the hill of Bashan. ^68:16 Why mock ye so, ye high hills? this is God's hill, in the which it pleaseth him to dwell; : yea, the Lord will abide in it for ever. ^68:17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels; : and the Lord is among them as in the holy place of Sinai. ^68:18 Thou art gone up on high, thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts from men; : yea, even from thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them. ^68:19 Praised be the Lord daily, : even the God who helpeth us, and poureth his benefits upon us. ^68:20 He is our God, even the God of whom cometh salvation: : God is the Lord, by whom we escape death.

First LessonIsa. 26:12–16, 19

^26:12 LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. ^26:13 O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name. ^26:14 They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish. ^26:15 Thou hast increased the nation, O LORD, thou hast increased the nation: thou art glorified: thou hadst removed it far unto all the ends of the earth. ^26:16 LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them. ^26:19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

Second Lesson2 Cor. 5

^5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. ^5:2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: ^5:3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. ^5:4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. ^5:5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. ^5:6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: ^5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) ^5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. ^5:9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. ^5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. ^5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. ^5:12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. ^5:13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. ^5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: ^5:15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. ^5:16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. ^5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. ^5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; ^5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. ^5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. ^5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

PsalmsPs 18:1–20

Psalm 18 · Diligam te, Domine

^18:1 I WILL love thee, O Lord, my strength. : The Lord is my stony rock, and my defence; ^18:2 My Saviour, my God, and my might, in whom I will trust; : my buckler, the horn also of my salvation, and my refuge. ^18:3 I will call upon the Lord, which is worthy to be praised; : so shall I be safe from mine enemies. ^18:4 The sorrows of death compassed me, : and the overflowings of ungodliness made me afraid. ^18:5 The pains of hell came about me; : the snares of death overtook me. ^18:6 In my trouble I called upon the Lord, : and complained unto my God: ^18:7 So he heard my voice out of his holy temple, : and my complaint came before him; it entered even into his ears. ^18:8 The earth trembled and quaked, : the very foundations also of the hills shook, and were removed, because he was wroth. ^18:9 There went a smoke out in his presence, : and a consuming fire out of his mouth, so that coals were kindled at it. ^18:10 He bowed the heavens also, and came down, : and it was dark under his feet. ^18:11 He rode upon the Cherubim, and did fly; : he came flying upon the wings of the wind. ^18:12 He made darkness his secret place, : his pavilion round about him with dark water, and thick clouds to cover him. ^18:13 At the brightness of his presence his clouds removed; : hailstones and coals of fire. ^18:14 The Lord also thundered out of heaven, and the Highest gave his thunder; : hailstones and coals of fire. ^18:15 He sent out his arrows, and scattered them; : he cast forth lightnings, and destroyed them. ^18:16 The springs of waters were seen, and the foundations of the round world were discovered, : at thy chiding, O Lord, at the blasting of the breath of thy displeasure. ^18:17 He sent down from on high to fetch me, : and took me out of many waters. ^18:18 He delivered me from my strongest enemy, and from them which hate me; : for they were too mighty for me. ^18:19 They came upon me in the day of my trouble; : but the Lord was my upholder. ^18:20 He brought me forth also into a place of liberty; : he brought me forth, even because he had a favour unto me.

First LessonDan. 12:1–4, 13

^12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. ^12:2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. ^12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. ^12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. ^12:13 But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.

Second Lesson1 Thess. 4:13

^4:13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. ^4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. ^4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. ^4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: ^4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. ^4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

PsalmsPs 147

Psalm 147 · Laudate Dominum

^147:1 PRAISE the LORD, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God; : yea, a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful. ^147:2 The LORD doth build up Jerusalem, : and gather together the outcasts of Israel. ^147:3 He healeth those that are broken in heart, : and giveth medicine to heal their sickness. ^147:4 He telleth the number of the stars, : and calleth them all by their names. ^147:5 Great is our Lord, and great is his power; : yea, and his wisdom is infinite. ^147:6 The LORD setteth up the meek, : and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. ^147:7 O sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; : sing praises upon the harp unto our God: ^147:8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth; : and maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains, and herb for the use of men; ^147:9 Who giveth fodder unto the cattle, : and feedeth the young ravens that call upon him. ^147:10 He hath no pleasure in the strength of an horse; : neither delighteth he in any man's legs. ^147:11 But the LORD's delight is in them that fear him, : and put their trust in his mercy. ^147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; : praise thy God, O Sion. ^147:13 For he hath made fast the bars of thy gates, : and hath blessed thy children within thee. ^147:14 He maketh peace in thy borders, : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. ^147:15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth, : and his word runneth very swiftly. ^147:16 He giveth snow like wool, : and scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. ^147:17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: : who is able to abide his frost? ^147:18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: : he bloweth with his wind, and the waters flow. ^147:19 He showeth his word unto Jacob, : his statutes and ordinances unto Israel. ^147:20 He hath not dealt so with any nation; : neither have the heathen knowledge of his laws.

First LessonIsa. 48:12–21

^48:12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. ^48:13 Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together. ^48:14 All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath declared these things? The LORD hath loved him: he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall be on the Chaldeans. ^48:15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous. ^48:16 Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me. ^48:17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. ^48:18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea: ^48:19 Thy seed also had been as the sand, and the offspring of thy bowels like the gravel thereof; his name should not have been cut off nor destroyed from before me. ^48:20 Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob. ^48:21 And they thirsted not when he led them through the deserts: he caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them: he clave the rock also, and the waters gushed out.

Second LessonRev. 5

^5:1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. ^5:2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? ^5:3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. ^5:4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. ^5:5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. ^5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. ^5:7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. ^5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. ^5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; ^5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. ^5:11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; ^5:12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. ^5:13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. ^5:14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

PsalmsPs 24, 47

Psalm 24 · Domini est terra

^24:1 THE earth is the Lord's, and all that therein is; : the compass of the world, and they that dwell therein. ^24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, : and stablished it upon the floods. ^24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? : or who shall rise up in his holy place? ^24:4 Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; : and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour. ^24:5 He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, : and righteousness from the God of his salvation. ^24:6 This is the generation of them that seek him; : even of them that seek thy face, O God of Jacob. ^24:7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; : and the King of glory shall come in. ^24:8 Who is this King of glory? : It is the Lord strong and mighty, even the Lord mighty in battle. ^24:9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; : and the King of glory shall come in. ^24:10 Who is this King of glory? : Even the Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.

Psalm 47 · Omnes gentes, plaudite

^47:1 O CLAP your hands together, all ye peoples: : O sing unto God with the voice of melody. ^47:2 For the Lord is high, and to be feared; : he is the great King upon all the earth. ^47:3 He shall subdue the peoples under us, : and the nations under our feet. ^47:4 He shall choose out an heritage for us, : even the excellency of Jacob, whom he loved. ^47:5 God is gone up with a merry noise, : and the Lord with the sound of the trump. ^47:6 O sing praises, sing praises unto our God; : O sing praises, sing praises unto our King. ^47:7 For God is the King of all the earth: : sing ye praises with understanding. ^47:8 God reigneth over the nations; : God sitteth upon his holy seat. ^47:9 The princes of the peoples are joined unto the people of the God of Abraham; : for God, which is very high exalted, doth defend the earth, as it were with a shield.

First LessonIsa. 33:5–6, 17, 20–22

^33:5 The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness. ^33:6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure. ^33:17 Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off. ^33:20 Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken. ^33:21 But there the glorious LORD will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby. ^33:22 For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.

Second LessonHeb. 4:14–5:10

^4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. ^4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. ^4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. ^5:1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: ^5:2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. ^5:3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. ^5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. ^5:5 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee. ^5:6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. ^5:7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; ^5:8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; ^5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; ^5:10 Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

PsalmsPs 93, 96

Psalm 93 · Dominus regnavit

^93:1 THE LORD is King, and hath put on glorious apparel; : the LORD hath put on his apparel, and girded himself with strength. ^93:2 He hath made the round world so sure, : that it cannot be moved. ^93:3 Ever since the world began, hath thy seat been prepared: : thou art from everlasting. ^93:4 The floods are risen, O LORD, the floods have lift up their voice; : the floods lift up their waves. ^93:5 The waves of the sea are mighty, and rage horribly; : but yet the LORD, who dwelleth on high, is mightier. ^93:6 Thy testimonies, O LORD, are very sure: : holiness becometh thine house for ever.

Psalm 96 · Cantate Domino

^96:1 O SING unto the LORD a new song; : sing unto the LORD, all the whole earth. ^96:2 Sing unto the LORD, and praise his Name; : be telling of his salvation from day to day. ^96:3 Declare his honour unto the heathen, : and his wonders unto all peoples. ^96:4 For the LORD is great, and cannot worthily be praised; : he is more to be feared than all gods. ^96:5 As for all the gods of the heathen, they are but idols; : but it is the LORD that made the heavens. ^96:6 Glory and worship are before him; : power and honour are in his sanctuary. ^96:7 Ascribe unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the peoples, : ascribe unto the LORD worship and power. ^96:8 Ascribe unto the LORD the honour due unto his Name; : bring presents, and come into his courts. ^96:9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; : let the whole earth stand in awe of him. ^96:10 Tell it out among the heathen, that the LORD is King, and that it is he who hath made the round world so fast that it cannot be moved; : and how that he shall judge the peoples righteously. ^96:11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; : let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is. ^96:12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it; : then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice before the LORD. ^96:13 For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth; : and with righteousness to judge the world, and the peoples with his truth.

First LessonWisdom 9

^9:1 O God of my fathers, and Lord of mercy, who hast made all things with thy word, ^9:2 And ordained man through thy wisdom, that he should have dominion over the creatures which thou hast made, ^9:3 And order the world according to equity and righteousness, and execute judgment with an upright heart: ^9:4 Give me wisdom, that sitteth by thy throne; and reject me not from among thy children: ^9:5 For I thy servant and son of thine handmaid am a feeble person, and of a short time, and too young for the understanding of judgment and laws. ^9:6 For though a man be never so perfect among the children of men, yet if thy wisdom be not with him, he shall be nothing regarded. ^9:7 Thou hast chosen me to be a king of thy people, and a judge of thy sons and daughters: ^9:8 Thou hast commanded me to build a temple upon thy holy mount, and an altar in the city wherein thou dwellest, a resemblance of the holy tabernacle, which thou hast prepared from the beginning. ^9:9 And wisdom was with thee: which knoweth thy works, and was present when thou madest the world, and knew what was acceptable in thy sight, and right in thy commandments. ^9:10 O send her out of thy holy heavens, and from the throne of thy glory, that being present she may labour with me, that I may know what is pleasing unto thee. ^9:11 For she knoweth and understandeth all things, and she shall lead me soberly in my doings, and preserve me in her power. ^9:12 So shall my works be acceptable, and then shall I judge thy people righteously, and be worthy to sit in my father’s seat. ^9:13 For what man is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of the Lord is? ^9:14 For the thoughts of mortal men are miserable, and our devices are but uncertain. ^9:15 For the corruptible body presseth down the soul, and the earthy tabernacle weigheth down the mind that museth upon many things. ^9:16 And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth, and with labour do we find the things that are before us: but the things that are in heaven who hath searched out? ^9:17 And thy counsel who hath known, except thou give wisdom, and send thy Holy Spirit from above? ^9:18 For so the ways of them which lived on the earth were reformed, and men were taught the things that are pleasing unto thee, and were saved through wisdom.

Second LessonEph. 1

^1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: ^1:2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ^1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: ^1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: ^1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, ^1:6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. ^1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; ^1:8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; ^1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: ^1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: ^1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: ^1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. ^1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, ^1:14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. ^1:15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, ^1:16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; ^1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: ^1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, ^1:19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, ^1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, ^1:21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: ^1:22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, ^1:23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

PsalmsPs 104

Psalm 104 · Benedic, anima mea

^104:1 PRAISE the LORD, O my soul: : O LORD my God, thou art become exceeding glorious; thou art clothed with majesty and honour. ^104:2 Thou deckest thyself with light as it were with a garment, : and spreadest out the heavens like a curtain. ^104:3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters, : and maketh the clouds his chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind. ^104:4 He maketh his angels winds, : and his ministers a flaming fire. ^104:5 He laid the foundations of the earth, : that it never should move at any time. ^104:6 Thou coveredst it with the deep like as with a garment; : the waters stand above the hills. ^104:7 At thy rebuke they flee; : at the voice of thy thunder they haste away. ^104:8 They go up as high as the hills, and down to the valleys beneath; : even unto the place which thou hast appointed for them. ^104:9 Thou hast set them their bounds, which they shall not pass, : neither turn again to cover the earth. ^104:10 He sendeth the springs into the rivers, : which run among the hills. ^104:11 All beasts of the field drink thereof, : and the wild asses quench their thirst. ^104:12 Beside them shall the fowls of the air have their habitation, : and sing among the branches. ^104:13 He watereth the hills from above; : the earth is filled with the fruit of thy works. ^104:14 He bringeth forth grass for the cattle, : and green herb for the service of men; ^104:15 That he may bring food out of the earth, and wine that maketh glad the heart of man; : and oil to make him a cheerful countenance, and bread to strengthen man's heart. ^104:16 The trees of the LORD also are full of sap; : even the cedars of Lebanon which he hath planted; ^104:17 Wherein the birds make their nests; : and the fir-trees are a dwelling for the stork. ^104:18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; : and so are the stony rocks for the conies. ^104:19 He appointed the moon for certain seasons, : and the sun knoweth his going down. ^104:20 Thou makest darkness that it may be night; : wherein all the beasts of the forest do move. ^104:21 The lions, roaring after their prey, : do seek their meat from God. ^104:22 The sun ariseth, and they get them away together, : and lay them down in their dens. ^104:23 Man goeth forth to his work, and to his labour, : until the evening. ^104:24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! : in wisdom hast thou made them all; the earth is full of thy riches. ^104:25 So is the great and wide sea also; : wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. ^104:26 There go the ships, and there is that leviathan, : whom thou hast made to take his pastime therein. ^104:27 These wait all upon thee, : that thou mayest give them meat in due season. ^104:28 When thou givest it them, they gather it; : and when thou openest thy hand, they are filled with good. ^104:29 When thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: : when thou takest away their breath, they die, and are turned again to their dust. ^104:30 When thou lettest thy breath go forth, they shall be made; : and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. ^104:31 The glorious majesty of the LORD shall endure for ever; : the LORD shall rejoice in his works. ^104:32 The earth shall tremble at the look of him; : if he do but touch the hills, they shall smoke. ^104:33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live; : I will praise my God while I have my being. ^104:34 And so shall my words please him: : my joy shall be in the LORD. ^104:35 As for sinners, they shall be consumed out of the earth, : and the ungodly shall come to an end. ^104:36 Praise thou the LORD, O my soul. : Praise the LORD.

First LessonWisdom 7:22–8:1

^7:22 For wisdom, which is the worker of all things, taught me: for in her is an understanding spirit holy, one only, manifold, subtil, lively, clear, undefiled, plain, not subject to hurt, loving the thing that is good quick, which cannot be letted, ready to do good, ^7:23 Kind to man, steadfast, sure, free from care, having all power, overseeing all things, and going through all understanding, pure, and most subtil, spirits. ^7:24 For wisdom is more moving than any motion: she passeth and goeth through all things by reason of her pureness. ^7:25 For she is the breath of the power of God, and a pure influence flowing from the glory of the Almighty: therefore can no defiled thing fall into her. ^7:26 For she is the brightness of the everlasting light, the unspotted mirror of the power of God, and the image of his goodness. ^7:27 And being but one, she can do all things: and remaining in herself, she maketh all things new: and in all ages entering into holy souls, she maketh them friends of God, and prophets. ^7:28 For God loveth none but him that dwelleth with wisdom. ^7:29 For she is more beautiful than the sun, and above all the order of stars: being compared with the light, she is found before it. ^7:30 For after this cometh night: but vice shall not prevail against wisdom. ^8:1 Wisdom reacheth from one end to another mightily: and sweetly doth she order all things.

Second Lesson1 Cor. 2

^2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. ^2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. ^2:3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. ^2:4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: ^2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. ^2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ^2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: ^2:8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. ^2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. ^2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. ^2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. ^2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. ^2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. ^2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. ^2:15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. ^2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

PsalmsPs 98, 100

Psalm 98 · Cantate Domino

^98:1 O SING unto the LORD a new song; : for he hath done marvellous things. ^98:2 With his own right hand, and with his holy arm, : hath he gotten himself the victory. ^98:3 The LORD declared his salvation; : his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. ^98:4 He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel; : and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. ^98:5 Show yourselves joyful unto the LORD, all ye lands; : sing, rejoice, and give thanks. ^98:6 Praise the LORD upon the harp; : sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. ^98:7 With trumpets also and shawms, : O show yourselves joyful before the LORD, the King. ^98:8 Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is; : the round world, and they that dwell therein. ^98:9 Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the LORD; : for he is come to judge the earth. ^98:10 With righteousness shall he judge the world, : and the peoples with equity.

Psalm 100 · Jubilate Deo

^100:1 O BE joyful in the LORD, all ye lands: : serve the LORD with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. ^100:2 Be ye sure that the LORD he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; : we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. ^100:3 O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; : be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name. ^100:4 For the LORD is gracious, his mercy is everlasting; : and his truth endureth from generation to generation.

First LessonEcclus. 43:1–12, 27–33

^43:1 The pride of the height, the clear firmament, the beauty of heaven, with his glorious shew; ^43:2 The sun when it appeareth, declaring at his rising a marvellous instrument, the work of the most High: ^43:3 At noon it parcheth the country, and who can abide the burning heat thereof? ^43:4 A man blowing a furnace is in works of heat, but the sun burneth the mountains three times more; breathing out fiery vapours, and sending forth bright beams, it dimmeth the eyes. ^43:5 Great is the Lord that made it; and at his commandment runneth hastily. ^43:6 He made the moon also to serve in her season for a declaration of times, and a sign of the world. ^43:7 From the moon is the sign of feasts, a light that decreaseth in her perfection. ^43:8 The month is called after her name, increasing wonderfully in her changing, being an instrument of the armies above, shining in the firmament of heaven; ^43:9 The beauty of heaven, the glory of the stars, an ornament giving light in the highest places of the Lord. ^43:10 At the commandment of the Holy One they will stand in their order, and never faint in their watches. ^43:11 Look upon the rainbow, and praise him that made it; very beautiful it is in the brightness thereof. ^43:12 It compasseth the heaven about with a glorious circle, and the hands of the most High have bended it. ^43:27 We may speak much, and yet come short: wherefore in sum, he is all. ^43:28 How shall we be able to magnify him? for he is great above all his works. ^43:29 The Lord is terrible and very great, and marvellous is his power. ^43:30 When ye glorify the Lord, exalt him as much as ye can; for even yet will he far exceed: and when ye exalt him, put forth all your strength, and be not weary; for ye can never go far enough. ^43:31 Who hath seen him, that he might tell us? and who can magnify him as he is? ^43:32 There are yet hid greater things than these be, for we have seen but a few of his works. ^43:33 For the Lord hath made all things; and to the godly hath he given wisdom.

Second LessonEph. 4:1–16

^4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, ^4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; ^4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ^4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; ^4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, ^4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. ^4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. ^4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. ^4:9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? ^4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) ^4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; ^4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: ^4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: ^4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; ^4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: ^4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

PsalmsPs 119:33–48

Psalm 119 · Beati immaculati

^119:33 TEACH me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes, : and I shall keep it unto the end. ^119:34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; : yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart. ^119:35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; : for therein is my desire. ^119:36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, : and not to covetousness. ^119:37 O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity; : and quicken thou me in thy way. ^119:38 O stablish thy word in thy servant, : that I may fear thee. ^119:39 Take away the rebuke that I am afraid of; : for thy judgments are good. ^119:40 Behold, my delight is in thy commandments; : O quicken me in thy righteousness. ^119:41 LET thy loving mercy come also unto me, O LORD, : even thy salvation, according unto thy word. ^119:42 So shall I make answer unto my blasphemers; : for my trust is in thy word. ^119:43 O take not the word of thy truth utterly out of my mouth; : for my hope is in thy judgments. ^119:44 So shall I alway keep thy law; : yea, for ever and ever. ^119:45 And I will walk at liberty; : for I seek thy commandments. ^119:46 I will speak of thy testimonies also, even before kings, : and will not be ashamed. ^119:47 And my delight shall be in thy commandments, : which I have loved. ^119:48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; : and my study shall be in thy statutes.

First LessonDeut. 30:11

^30:11 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. ^30:12 It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? ^30:13 Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? ^30:14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it. ^30:15 See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; ^30:16 In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it. ^30:17 But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them; ^30:18 I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it. ^30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: ^30:20 That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

Second LessonJohn 13:1–17, 34–35

^13:1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. ^13:2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; ^13:3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; ^13:4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. ^13:5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. ^13:6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? ^13:7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. ^13:8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. ^13:9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. ^13:10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. ^13:11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. ^13:12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? ^13:13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. ^13:14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. ^13:15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. ^13:16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. ^13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. ^13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. ^13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

PsalmsPs 112, 113

Psalm 112 · Beatus vir

^112:1 BLESSED is the man that feareth the LORD; : he hath great delight in his commandments. ^112:2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth; : the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. ^112:3 Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house; : and his righteousness endureth for ever. ^112:4 Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness; : he is merciful, loving, and righteous. ^112:5 A good man is merciful, and lendeth; : and will guide his words with discretion. ^112:6 For he shall never be moved: : and the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. ^112:7 He will not be afraid of any evil tidings; : for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the LORD. ^112:8 His heart is stablished, and will not shrink, : until he see his desire upon his enemies. ^112:9 He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor. : and his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. ^112:10 The ungodly shall see it, and it shall grieve him; : he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away; the desire of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalm 113 · Laudate, pueri

^113:1 PRAISE the LORD, ye servants; : O praise the Name of the LORD. ^113:2 Blessed be the Name of the LORD : from this time forth for evermore. ^113:3 The LORD's Name is praised : from the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same. ^113:4 The LORD is high above all nations, : and his glory above the heavens. ^113:5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, that hath his dwelling so high, : and yet humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and earth! ^113:6 He taketh up the simple out of the dust, : and lifteth the poor out of the mire; ^113:7 That he may set him with the princes, : even with the princes of his people. ^113:8 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, : and to be a joyful mother of children.

First Lesson1 Sam. 20:1–7, 12–42

^20:1 And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life? ^20:2 And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so. ^20:3 And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death. ^20:4 Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee. ^20:5 And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field unto the third day at even. ^20:6 If thy father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Beth-lehem his city: for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family. ^20:7 If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him. ^20:12 And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee; ^20:13 The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father. ^20:14 And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the LORD, that I die not: ^20:15 But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth. ^20:16 So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies. ^20:17 And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. ^20:18 Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty. ^20:19 And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel. ^20:20 And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark. ^20:21 And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the arrows. If I expressly say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of thee, take them; then come thou: for there is peace to thee, and no hurt; as the LORD liveth. ^20:22 But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away. ^20:23 And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD be between thee and me for ever. ^20:24 So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat. ^20:25 And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty. ^20:26 Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean. ^20:27 And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day? ^20:28 And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Beth-lehem: ^20:29 And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king's table. ^20:30 Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? ^20:31 For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. ^20:32 And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done? ^20:33 And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David. ^20:34 So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame. ^20:35 And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him. ^20:36 And he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him. ^20:37 And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee? ^20:38 And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master. ^20:39 But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter. ^20:40 And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city. ^20:41 And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded. ^20:42 And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.

Second Lesson1 Pet. 1:17

^1:17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: ^1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; ^1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: ^1:20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, ^1:21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. ^1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: ^1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. ^1:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: ^1:25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

PsalmsPs 32, 36:5

Psalm 32 · Beati quorum

^32:1 BLESSED is he whose unrighteousness is forgiven, : and whose sin is covered. ^32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth no sin, : and in whose spirit there is no guile. ^32:3 For whilst I held my tongue, : my bones consumed away through my daily complaining. ^32:4 For thy hand was heavy upon me day and night, : and my moisture was like the drought in summer. ^32:5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee; : and mine unrighteousness have I not hid. ^32:6 I said, I will confess my sins unto the Lord; : and so thou forgavest the wickedness of my sin. ^32:7 For this shall every one that is godly make his prayer unto thee, in a time when thou mayest be found; : surely the great water-floods shall not come nigh him. ^32:8 Thou art a place to hide me in; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; : thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. ^32:9 I will inform thee, and teach thee in the way wherein thou shalt go; : and I will guide thee with mine eye. ^32:10 Be ye not like to horse and mule, which have no understanding; : whose mouths must be held with bit and bridle, else they will not obey thee. ^32:11 Great plagues remain for the ungodly; : but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord, mercy embraceth him on every side. ^32:12 Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; : and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.

Psalm 36 · Dixit injustus

^36:5 Thy mercy, O Lord, reacheth unto the heavens, : and thy faithfulness unto the clouds. ^36:6 Thy righteousness standeth like the strong mountains: : thy judgments are like the great deep. ^36:7 Thou, Lord, shalt save both man and beast: how excellent is thy mercy, O God! : and the children of men shall put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. ^36:8 They shall be satisfied with the plenteousness of thy house; : and thou shalt give them drink of thy pleasures, as out of the river. ^36:9 For with thee is the well of life; : and in thy light shall we see light. ^36:10 O continue forth thy loving-kindness unto them that know thee, : and thy righteousness unto them that are true of heart. ^36:11 O let not the foot of pride come against me; : and let not the hand of the ungodly cast me down. ^36:12 There are they fallen, all that work wickedness; : they are cast down, and shall not be able to stand.

First LessonJer. 23:1–8

^23:1 Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD. ^23:2 Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD. ^23:3 And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase. ^23:4 And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD. ^23:5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. ^23:6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. ^23:7 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; ^23:8 But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land.

Second LessonLuke 19:2–10

^19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. ^19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. ^19:4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. ^19:5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. ^19:6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. ^19:7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. ^19:8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. ^19:9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. ^19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

PsalmsPs 51

Psalm 51 · Miserere mei, Deus

^51:1 HAVE mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness; : according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences. ^51:2 Wash me throughly from my wickedness, : and cleanse me from my sin. ^51:3 For I acknowledge my faults, : and my sin is ever before me. ^51:4 Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight; : that thou mightest be justified in thy saying, and clear when thou shalt judge. ^51:5 Behold, I was shapen in wickedness, : and in sin hath my mother conceived me. ^51:6 But lo, thou requirest truth in the inward parts, : and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. ^51:7 Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; : thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. ^51:8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness, : that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. ^51:9 Turn thy face from my sins, : and put out all my misdeeds. ^51:10 Make me a clean heart, O God, : and renew a right spirit within me. ^51:11 Cast me not away from thy presence, : and take not thy holy Spirit from me. ^51:12 O give me the comfort of thy help again, : and stablish me with thy free Spirit. ^51:13 Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked, : and sinners shall be converted unto thee. ^51:14 Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health; : and my tongue shall sing of thy righteousness. ^51:15 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord, : and my mouth shall show thy praise. ^51:16 For thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give it thee; : but thou delightest not in burnt-offerings. ^51:17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit: : a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not despise. ^51:18 O be favourable and gracious unto Sion; : build thou the walls of Jerusalem. ^51:19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations; : then shall they offer young bullocks upon thine altar.

First LessonIsa. 29:9–15

^29:9 Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink. ^29:10 For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. ^29:11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: ^29:12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. ^29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: ^29:14 Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. ^29:15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?

Second LessonMatt. 15:1–20

^15:1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, ^15:2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. ^15:3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? ^15:4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. ^15:5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; ^15:6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. ^15:7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, ^15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. ^15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. ^15:10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: ^15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. ^15:12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? ^15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. ^15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. ^15:15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. ^15:16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? ^15:17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? ^15:18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. ^15:19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: ^15:20 These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.

PsalmsPs 66

Psalm 66 · Jubilate Deo

^66:1 O BE joyful in God, all ye lands; : sing praises unto the honour of his Name; make his praise to be glorious. ^66:2 Say unto God, O how wonderful art thou in thy works! : through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies bow down unto thee. ^66:3 For all the world shall worship thee, : sing of thee, and praise thy Name. ^66:4 O come hither, and behold the works of God; : how wonderful he is in his doing toward the children of men. ^66:5 He turned the sea into dry land, : so that they went through the water on foot; there did we rejoice thereof. ^66:6 He ruleth with his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: : and such as will not believe shall not be able to exalt themselves. ^66:7 O praise our God, ye peoples, : and make the voice of his praise to be heard; ^66:8 Who holdeth our soul in life; : and suffereth not our feet to slip. ^66:9 For thou, O God, hast proved us; : thou also hast tried us, like as silver is tried. ^66:10 Thou broughtest us into the snare; : and laidest trouble upon our loins. ^66:11 Thou sufferedst men to ride over our heads; : we went through fire and water, and thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. ^66:12 I will go into thine house with burnt-offerings, and will pay thee my vows, : which I promised with my lips, and spake with my mouth, when I was in trouble. ^66:13 I will offer unto thee fat burnt-sacrifices, with the incense of rams; : I will offer bullocks and goats. ^66:14 O come hither, and hearken, all ye that fear God; : and I will tell you what he hath done for my soul. ^66:15 I called unto him with my mouth, : and gave him praises with my tongue. ^66:16 If I incline unto wickedness with mine heart, : the Lord will not hear me. ^66:17 But God hath heard me; : and considered the voice of my prayer. ^66:18 Praised be God, who hath not cast out my prayer, : nor turned his mercy from me.

First LessonProv. 3:1–7, 11–12

^3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: ^3:2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. ^3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: ^3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. ^3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. ^3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. ^3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. ^3:11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: ^3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Second LessonLuke 14:25

^14:25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, ^14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. ^14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. ^14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? ^14:29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, ^14:30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. ^14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? ^14:32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. ^14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. ^14:34 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? ^14:35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

PsalmsPs 57, 130

Psalm 57 · Miserere mei, Deus

^57:1 BE merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul trusteth in thee; : and under the shadow of thy wings shall be my refuge, until this tyranny be overpast. ^57:2 I will call unto the Most High God, : even unto the God that shall perform the cause which I have in hand. ^57:3 He shall send from heaven, : and save me from the reproof of him that would eat me up. ^57:4 God shall send forth his mercy and truth: : my soul is among lions; ^57:5 And I lie even among the children of men, that are set on fire, : whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. ^57:6 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens; : and thy glory above all the earth. ^57:7 They have laid a net for my feet, and pressed down my soul; : they have digged a pit before me, and are fallen into the midst of it themselves. ^57:8 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed; : I will sing and give praise. ^57:9 Awake up, my glory; awake, lute and harp: : I myself will awake right early. ^57:10 I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples; : and I will sing unto thee among the nations. ^57:11 For the greatness of thy mercy reacheth unto the heavens, : and thy truth unto the clouds. ^57:12 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens; : and thy glory above all the earth.

Psalm 130 · De profundis

^130:1 OUT of the deep have I called unto thee, O LORD; : Lord, hear my voice. ^130:2 O let thine ears consider well : the voice of my complaint. ^130:3 If thou, LORD, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss, : O Lord, who may abide it? ^130:4 For there is mercy with thee; : therefore shalt thou be feared. ^130:5 I look for the LORD; my soul doth wait for him; : in his word is my trust. ^130:6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord before the morning watch; : I say, before the morning watch. ^130:7 O Israel, trust in the LORD; for with the LORD there is mercy, : and with him is plenteous redemption. ^130:8 And he shall redeem Israel : from all his sins.

First LessonExod. 24:1–11, 16–18

^24:1 And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the LORD, thou, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship ye afar off. ^24:2 And Moses alone shall come near the LORD: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him. ^24:3 And Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the LORD hath said will we do. ^24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel. ^24:5 And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto the LORD. ^24:6 And Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basons; and half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar. ^24:7 And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath said will we do, and be obedient. ^24:8 And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you concerning all these words. ^24:9 Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel: ^24:10 And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness. ^24:11 And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink. ^24:16 And the glory of the LORD abode upon mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day he called unto Moses out of the midst of the cloud. ^24:17 And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel. ^24:18 And Moses went into the midst of the cloud, and gat him up into the mount: and Moses was in the mount forty days and forty nights.

Second LessonHeb. 9:18

^9:18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. ^9:19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people, ^9:20 Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you. ^9:21 Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry. ^9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. ^9:23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. ^9:24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: ^9:25 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; ^9:26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. ^9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: ^9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

PsalmsPs 50

Psalm 50 · Deus deorum

^50:1 THE Lord, even the Most Mighty God, hath spoken, : and called the world, from the rising up of the sun unto the going down thereof. ^50:2 Out of Sion hath God appeared : in perfect beauty. ^50:3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence; : there shall go before him a consuming fire, and a mighty tempest shall be stirred up round about him. ^50:4 He shall call the heaven from above, : and the earth, that he may judge his people. ^50:5 Gather my saints together unto me; : those that have made a covenant with me with sacrifice. ^50:6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness; : for God is Judge himself. ^50:7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak; : I myself will testify against thee, O Israel; for I am God, even thy God. ^50:8 I will not reprove thee because of thy sacrifices; : as for thy burnt-offerings, they are alway before me. ^50:9 I will take no bullock out of thine house, : nor hegoats out of thy folds. ^50:10 For all the beasts of the forest are mine, : and so are the cattle upon a thousand hills. ^50:11 I know all the fowls upon the mountains, : and the wild beasts of the field are in my sight. ^50:12 If I be hungry, I will not tell thee; : for the whole world is mine, and all that is therein. ^50:13 Thinkest thou that I will eat bulls' flesh, : and drink the blood of goats? ^50:14 Offer unto God thanksgiving, : and pay thy vows unto the Most Highest. ^50:15 And call upon me in the time of trouble; : so will I hear thee, and thou shalt praise me. ^50:16 But unto the ungodly saith God, : Why dost thou preach my laws, and takest my covenant in thy mouth; ^50:17 Whereas thou hatest to be reformed, : and hast cast my words behind thee? ^50:18 When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst unto him; : and hast been partaker with the adulterers. ^50:19 Thou hast let thy mouth speak wickedness, : and with thy tongue thou hast set forth deceit. ^50:20 Thou sattest and spakest against thy brother; : yea, and hast slandered thine own mother's son. ^50:21 These things hast thou done, and I held my tongue, and thou thoughtest wickedly, that I am even such a one as thyself; : but I will reprove thee, and set before thee the things that thou hast done. ^50:22 O consider this, ye that forget God, : lest I pluck you away, and there be none to deliver you. ^50:23 Whoso offereth me thanks and praise, he honoureth me; : and to him that ordereth his way aright, will I show the salvation of God.

First LessonDan. 5:1–9, 13–30

^5:1 Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. ^5:2 Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein. ^5:3 Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them. ^5:4 They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone. ^5:5 In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote. ^5:6 Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another. ^5:7 The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom. ^5:8 Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof. ^5:9 Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied. ^5:13 Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry? ^5:14 I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee. ^5:15 And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing, and make known unto me the interpretation thereof: but they could not shew the interpretation of the thing: ^5:16 And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom. ^5:17 Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation. ^5:18 O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour: ^5:19 And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down. ^5:20 But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him: ^5:21 And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will. ^5:22 And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this; ^5:23 But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified: ^5:24 Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written. ^5:25 And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. ^5:26 This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it. ^5:27 TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting. ^5:28 PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians. ^5:29 Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. ^5:30 In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.

Second LessonRom. 1:17–21, 28–32

^1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. ^1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; ^1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. ^1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: ^1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. ^1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; ^1:29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, ^1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, ^1:31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: ^1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

PsalmsPs 25

Psalm 25 · Ad te, Domine, levavi

^25:1 UNTO thee, O Lord, will I lift up my soul; my God, I have put my trust in thee: : O let me not be confounded, neither let mine enemies triumph over me. ^25:2 For all they that hope in thee shall not be ashamed; : but such as transgress without a cause shall be put to confusion. ^25:3 Show me thy ways, O Lord, : and teach me thy paths. ^25:4 Lead me forth in thy truth, and learn me: : for thou art the God of my salvation; in thee hath been my hope all the day long. ^25:5 Call to remembrance, O Lord, thy tender mercies, : and thy loving-kindnesses, which have been ever of old. ^25:6 O remember not the sins and offences of my youth; : but according to thy mercy think thou upon me, O Lord, for thy goodness. ^25:7 Gracious and righteous is the Lord; : therefore, will he teach sinners in the way. ^25:8 Them that are meek shall he guide in judgment; : and such as are gentle, them shall he learn his way. ^25:9 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, : unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. ^25:10 For thy Name's sake, O Lord, : be merciful unto my sin; for it is great. ^25:11 What man is he that feareth the Lord? : him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. ^25:12 His soul shall dwell at ease, : and his seed shall inherit the land. ^25:13 The secret of the Lord is among them that fear him; : and he will show them his covenant. ^25:14 Mine eyes are ever looking unto the Lord; : for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. ^25:15 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; : for I am desolate, and in misery. ^25:16 The sorrows of my heart are enlarged: : O bring thou me out of my troubles. ^25:17 Look upon my adversity and misery, : and forgive me all my sin. ^25:18 Consider mine enemies, how many they are; : and they bear a tyrannous hate against me. ^25:19 O keep my soul, and deliver me: : let me not be confounded, for I have put my trust in thee. ^25:20 Let perfectness and righteous dealing wait upon me; : for my hope hath been in thee. ^25:21 Deliver Israel, O God, : out of all his troubles.

First LessonEcclus. 6:22

^6:22 For wisdom is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many. ^6:23 Give ear, my son, receive my advice, and refuse not my counsel, ^6:24 And put thy feet into her fetters, and thy neck into her chain. ^6:25 Bow down thy shoulder, and bear her, and be not grieved with her bonds. ^6:26 Come unto her with thy whole heart, and keep her ways with all thy power. ^6:27 Search, and seek, and she shall be made known unto thee: and when thou hast got hold of her, let her not go. ^6:28 For at the last thou shalt find her rest, and that shall be turned to thy joy. ^6:29 Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory. ^6:30 For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are purple lace. ^6:31 Thou shalt put her on as a robe of honour, and shalt put her about thee as a crown of joy. ^6:32 My son, if thou wilt, thou shalt be taught: and if thou wilt apply thy mind, thou shalt be prudent. ^6:33 If thou love to hear, thou shalt receive understanding: and if thou bow thine ear, thou shalt be wise, ^6:34 Stand in the multitude of the elders; and cleave unto him that is wise. ^6:35 Be willing to hear every godly discourse; and let not the parables of understanding escape thee. ^6:36 And if thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door. ^6:37 Let thy mind be upon the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually in his commandments: he shall establish thine heart, and give thee wisdom at thine owns desire.

Second LessonLuke 10:38

^10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. ^10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. ^10:40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. ^10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: ^10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

PsalmsPs 119:9–24

Psalm 119 · Beati immaculati

^119:9 WHEREWITHAL shall a young man cleanse his way? : even by ruling himself after thy word. ^119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee; : O let me not go wrong out of thy commandments. ^119:11 Thy word have I hid within my heart, : that I should not sin against thee. ^119:12 Blessed art thou, O LORD; : O teach me thy statutes. ^119:13 With my lips have I been telling : of all the judgments of thy mouth. ^119:14 I have had as great delight in the way of thy testimonies, : as in all manner of riches. ^119:15 I will talk of thy commandments, : and have respect unto thy ways. ^119:16 My delight shall be in thy statutes, : and I will not forget thy word. ^119:17 O DO well unto thy servant; : that I may live, and keep thy word. ^119:18 Open thou mine eyes; : that I may see the wondrous things of thy law. ^119:19 I am a stranger upon earth; : O hide not thy commandments from me. ^119:20 My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire : that it hath alway unto thy judgments. ^119:21 Thou hast rebuked the proud; : and cursed are they that do err from thy commandments. ^119:22 O turn from me shame and rebuke; : for I have kept thy testimonies. ^119:23 Princes also did sit and speak against me; : but thy servant is occupied in thy statutes. ^119:24 For thy testimonies are my delight, : and my counsellors.

First LessonProv. 4:1–4, 20–27

^4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. ^4:2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. ^4:3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. ^4:4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. ^4:20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. ^4:21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. ^4:22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. ^4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. ^4:24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. ^4:25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. ^4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. ^4:27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

Second LessonHeb. 12:1–13

^12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, ^12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. ^12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. ^12:4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. ^12:5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: ^12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. ^12:7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? ^12:8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. ^12:9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? ^12:10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. ^12:11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. ^12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; ^12:13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

PsalmsPs 15, 46

Psalm 15 · Domine, quis habitabit?

^15:1 LORD, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? : or who shall rest upon thy holy hill? ^15:2 Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life, : and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart. ^15:3 He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour, : and hath not slandered his neighbour. ^15:4 He that setteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes, : and maketh much of them that fear the Lord. ^15:5 He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not, : though it were to his own hindrance. ^15:6 He that hath not given his money upon usury, : nor taken reward against the innocent. ^15:7 Whoso doeth these things : shall never fall.

Psalm 46 · Deus noster refugium

^46:1 GOD is our hope and strength, : a very present help in trouble. ^46:2 Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be moved, : and though the hills be carried into the midst of the sea; ^46:3 Though the waters thereof rage and swell, : and though the mountains shake at the tempest of the same. ^46:4 There is a river, the streams whereof make glad the city of God; : the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most Highest. ^46:5 God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed; : God shall help her, and that right early. ^46:6 The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are moved; : but God hath showed his voice, and the earth shall melt away. ^46:7 The Lord of hosts is with us; : the God of Jacob is our refuge. ^46:8 O come hither, and behold the works of the Lord, : what destruction he hath brought upon the earth. ^46:9 He maketh wars to cease in all the world; : he breaketh the bow, and knappeth the spear in sunder, and burneth the chariots in the fire. ^46:10 Be still then, and know that I am God: : I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth. ^46:11 The Lord of hosts is with us; : the God of Jacob is our refuge.

First LessonIsa. 44:1–8, 21–23

^44:1 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: ^44:2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen. ^44:3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: ^44:4 And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses. ^44:5 One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. ^44:6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. ^44:7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them. ^44:8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any. ^44:21 Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me. ^44:22 I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee. ^44:23 Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.

Second LessonRom. 12:1–9

^12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. ^12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ^12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. ^12:4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: ^12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. ^12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; ^12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; ^12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. ^12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

PsalmsPs 68 or 123, 142

Psalm 68 · Exsurgat Deus

^68:1 LET God arise, and let his enemies be scattered; : let them also that hate him flee before him. ^68:2 Like as the smoke vanisheth, so shalt thou drive them away; : and like as wax melteth at the fire, so let the ungodly perish at the presence of God. ^68:3 But let the righteous be glad, and rejoice before God; : let them also be merry and joyful. ^68:4 O sing unto God, and sing praises unto his Name; magnify him that rideth upon the heavens; : praise him in his Name JAH, and rejoice before him. ^68:5 He is a Father of the fatherless, and defendeth the cause of the widows; : even God in his holy habitation. ^68:6 He is the God that maketh men to be of one mind in an house, and bringeth the prisoners out of captivity; : but letteth the runagates continue in scarceness. ^68:7 O God, when thou wentest forth before the people; : when thou wentest through the wilderness, ^68:8 The earth shook, and the heavens dropped at the presence of God; : even as Sinai also was moved at the presence of God, who is the God of Israel. ^68:9 Thou, O God, sentest a gracious rain upon thine inheritance, : and refreshedst it when it was weary. ^68:10 Thy congregation shall dwell therein; : for thou, O God, hast of thy goodness prepared for the poor. ^68:11 The Lord gave the word; : great was the company of women that bare the tidings. ^68:12 Kings with their armies did flee, and were discomfited, : and they of the household divided the spoil. ^68:13 Though ye have lain among the sheep-folds, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove : that is covered with silver wings, and her feathers like gold. ^68:14 When the Almighty scattered kings for their sake, : then were they as white as snow in Salmon. ^68:15 As the hill of Bashan, so is God's hill; : even an high hill, as the hill of Bashan. ^68:16 Why mock ye so, ye high hills? this is God's hill, in the which it pleaseth him to dwell; : yea, the Lord will abide in it for ever. ^68:17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels; : and the Lord is among them as in the holy place of Sinai. ^68:18 Thou art gone up on high, thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts from men; : yea, even from thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them. ^68:19 Praised be the Lord daily, : even the God who helpeth us, and poureth his benefits upon us. ^68:20 He is our God, even the God of whom cometh salvation: : God is the Lord, by whom we escape death. ^68:21 God shall wound the head of his enemies, : and the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his wickedness. ^68:22 The Lord hath said, I will bring my people again, as I did from Bashan; : mine own will I bring again, as I did sometime from the deep of the sea. ^68:23 That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, : and that the tongue of thy dogs may be red through the same. ^68:24 It is well seen, O God, how thou goest; : how thou, my God and King, goest in the sanctuary. ^68:25 The singers go before, the minstrels follow after, : in the midst of the damsels playing with the timbrels. ^68:26 Give thanks unto God the Lord in the congregation, : ye that are of the fountain of Israel. ^68:27 There is little Benjamin their ruler, and the princes of Judah their council; : the princes of Zebulon, and the princes of Naphthali. ^68:28 Thy God hath sent forth strength for thee; : stablish the thing, O God, that thou hast wrought in us, ^68:29 For thy temple's sake at Jerusalem; : so shall kings bring presents unto thee. ^68:30 Rebuke thou the dragon and the bull, with the leaders of the heathen, so that they humbly bring pieces of silver; : scatter thou the peoples that delight in war; ^68:31 Then shall the princes come out of Egypt; : the Morians' land shall soon stretch out her hands unto God. ^68:32 Sing unto God, O ye kingdoms of the earth; : O sing praises unto the Lord; ^68:33 Who sitteth in the heavens over all, from the beginning: : lo, he doth send out his voice; yea, and that a mighty voice. ^68:34 Ascribe ye the power to God over Israel; : his worship and strength is in the clouds. ^68:35 O God, wonderful art thou in thy holy places: : even the God of Israel, he will give strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.

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Psalm 123 · Ad te levavi oculos meos

^123:1 UNTO thee lift I up mine eyes, : O thou that dwellest in the heavens. ^123:2 Behold, even as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress, : even so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until he have mercy upon us. ^123:3 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us; : for we are utterly despised. ^123:4 Our soul is filled with the scornful reproof of the wealthy, : and with the despitefulness of the proud.

Psalm 142 · Voce mea ad Dominum

^142:1 I CRIED unto the LORD with my voice; : yea, even unto the LORD did I make my supplication. ^142:2 I poured out my complaints before him, : and showed him of my trouble. ^142:3 When my spirit was in heaviness, thou knewest my path; : in the way wherein I walked, have they privily laid a snare for me. ^142:4 I looked also upon my right hand, : and saw there was no man that would know me. ^142:5 I had no place to flee unto, : and no man cared for my soul. ^142:6 I cried unto thee, O LORD, and said, : Thou art my hope, and my portion in the land of the living. ^142:7 Consider my complaint; : for I am brought very low. ^142:8 O deliver me from my persecutors; : for they are too strong for me. ^142:9 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto thy Name; : which thing if thou wilt grant me, then shall the righteous resort unto my company.

First LessonEcclus. 35:10–19

^35:10 Give unto the most High according as he hath enriched thee; and as thou hast gotten, give with a cheerful eye. ^35:11 For the Lord recompenseth, and will give thee seven times as much. ^35:12 Do not think to corrupt with gifts; for such he will not receive: and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with him is no respect of persons. ^35:13 He will not accept any person against a poor man, but will hear the prayer of the oppressed. ^35:14 He will not despise the supplication of the fatherless; nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint. ^35:15 Do not the tears run down the widow’s cheeks? and is not her cry against him that causeth them to fall? ^35:16 He that serveth the Lord shall be accepted with favour, and his prayer shall reach unto the clouds. ^35:17 The prayer of the humble pierceth the clouds: and till it come nigh, he will not be comforted; and will not depart, till the most High shall behold to judge righteously, and execute judgment. ^35:18 For the Lord will not be slack, neither will the Mighty be patient toward them, till he have smitten in sunder the loins of the unmerciful, and repayed vengeance to the heathen; till he have taken away the multitude of the proud, and broken the sceptre of the unrighteous; ^35:19 Till he have rendered to every man according to his deeds, and to the works of men according to their devices; till he have judged the cause of his people, and made them to rejoice in his mercy.

Second LessonMark 12:38

^12:38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, ^12:39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: ^12:40 Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. ^12:41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. ^12:42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. ^12:43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: ^12:44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

PsalmsPs 27

Psalm 27 · Dominus illuminatio

^27:1 THE Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? : the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? ^27:2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, : they stumbled and fell. ^27:3 Though an host of men were laid against me, yet shall not my heart be afraid; : and though there rose up war against me, yet will I put my trust in him. ^27:4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, which I will require; : even that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and to visit his temple. ^27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his tabernacle; : yea, in the secret place of his dwelling shall he hide me, and set me up upon a rock of stone. ^27:6 And now shall he lift up mine head : above mine enemies round about me. ^27:7 Therefore will I offer in his dwelling an oblation, with great gladness: : I will sing and speak praises unto the Lord. ^27:8 Hearken unto my voice, O Lord, when I cry unto thee; : have mercy upon me, and hear me. ^27:9 My heart hath talked of thee, Seek ye my face: : Thy face, Lord, will I seek. ^27:10 O hide not thou thy face from me, : nor cast thy servant away in displeasure. ^27:11 Thou hast been my succour; : leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. ^27:12 When my father and my mother forsake me, : the Lord taketh me up. ^27:13 Teach me thy way, O Lord, : and lead me in the right way, because of mine enemies. ^27:14 Deliver me not over into the will of mine adversaries: : for there are false witnesses risen up against me, and such as speak wrong. ^27:15 I should utterly have fainted, : but that I believe verily to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. ^27:16 O tarry thou the Lord's leisure; : be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the Lord.

First LessonTobit 13:1b–5, 7–11

^13:1 Blessed be God that liveth for ever, and blessed be his kingdom. ^13:2 For he doth scourge, and hath mercy: he leadeth down to hell, and bringeth up again: neither is there any that can avoid his hand. ^13:3 Confess him before the Gentiles, ye children of Israel: for he hath scattered us among them. ^13:4 There declare his greatness, and extol him before all the living: for he is our Lord, and he is the God our Father for ever. ^13:5 And he will scourge us for our iniquities, and will have mercy again, and will gather us out of all nations, among whom he hath scattered us. ^13:7 I will extol my God, and my soul shall praise the King of heaven, and shall rejoice in his greatness. ^13:8 Let all men speak, and let all praise him for his righteousness. ^13:9 O Jerusalem, the holy city, he will scourge thee for thy children’s works, and will have mercy again on the sons of the righteous. ^13:10 Give praise to the Lord, for he is good: and praise the everlasting King, that his tabernacle may be builded in thee again with joy, and let him make joyful there in thee those that are captives, and love in thee for ever those that are miserable. ^13:11 Many nations shall come from far to the name of the Lord God with gifts in their hands, even gifts to the King of heaven; all generations shall praise thee with great joy.

Second LessonRom. 15:14–21

^15:14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. ^15:15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, ^15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. ^15:17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. ^15:18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, ^15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. ^15:20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: ^15:21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

PsalmsPs 11, 12

Psalm 11 · In Domino confido

^11:1 IN the Lord put I my trust; : how say ye then to my soul, that she should flee as a bird unto the hill? ^11:2 For lo, the ungodly bend their bow, and make ready their arrows within the quiver, : that they may privily shoot at them which are true of heart. ^11:3 If the foundations be destroyed, : what can the righteous do? ^11:4 The Lord is in his holy temple; : the Lord's seat is in heaven. ^11:5 His eyes consider the poor, : and his eyelids try the children of men. ^11:6 The Lord approveth the righteous: : but the ungodly, and him that delighteth in wickedness, doth his soul abhor. ^11:7 Upon the ungodly he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, storm and tempest: : this shall be their portion to drink. ^11:8 For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; : his countenance will behold the thing that is just.

Psalm 12 · Salvum me fac

^12:1 HELP me, Lord, for there is not one godly man left; : for the faithful are minished from among the children of men. ^12:2 They talk of vanity every one with his neighbour; : they do but flatter with their lips, and dissemble in their double heart. ^12:3 The Lord shall root out all deceitful lips, : and the tongue that speaketh proud things; ^12:4 Which have said, With our tongue will we prevail; : we are they that ought to speak; who is lord over us? ^12:5 Now, for the comfortless troubles' sake of the needy, : and because of the deep sighing of the poor, ^12:6 I will up, saith the Lord; : and will help every one from him that swelleth against him, and will set him at rest. ^12:7 The words of the Lord are pure words; : even as the silver which from the earth is tried, and purified seven times in the fire. ^12:8 Thou shalt keep them, O Lord; : thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. ^12:9 The ungodly walk on every side: : when they are exalted, the children of men are put to rebuke.

First LessonDeut. 15:7–15

^15:7 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: ^15:8 But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth. ^15:9 Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. ^15:10 Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto. ^15:11 For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land. ^15:12 And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee. ^15:13 And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty: ^15:14 Thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress: of that wherewith the LORD thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give unto him. ^15:15 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.

Second LessonMatt. 26:6–13

^26:6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, ^26:7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. ^26:8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? ^26:9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. ^26:10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. ^26:11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. ^26:12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. ^26:13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

PsalmsPs 50

Psalm 50 · Deus deorum

^50:1 THE Lord, even the Most Mighty God, hath spoken, : and called the world, from the rising up of the sun unto the going down thereof. ^50:2 Out of Sion hath God appeared : in perfect beauty. ^50:3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence; : there shall go before him a consuming fire, and a mighty tempest shall be stirred up round about him. ^50:4 He shall call the heaven from above, : and the earth, that he may judge his people. ^50:5 Gather my saints together unto me; : those that have made a covenant with me with sacrifice. ^50:6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness; : for God is Judge himself. ^50:7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak; : I myself will testify against thee, O Israel; for I am God, even thy God. ^50:8 I will not reprove thee because of thy sacrifices; : as for thy burnt-offerings, they are alway before me. ^50:9 I will take no bullock out of thine house, : nor hegoats out of thy folds. ^50:10 For all the beasts of the forest are mine, : and so are the cattle upon a thousand hills. ^50:11 I know all the fowls upon the mountains, : and the wild beasts of the field are in my sight. ^50:12 If I be hungry, I will not tell thee; : for the whole world is mine, and all that is therein. ^50:13 Thinkest thou that I will eat bulls' flesh, : and drink the blood of goats? ^50:14 Offer unto God thanksgiving, : and pay thy vows unto the Most Highest. ^50:15 And call upon me in the time of trouble; : so will I hear thee, and thou shalt praise me. ^50:16 But unto the ungodly saith God, : Why dost thou preach my laws, and takest my covenant in thy mouth; ^50:17 Whereas thou hatest to be reformed, : and hast cast my words behind thee? ^50:18 When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst unto him; : and hast been partaker with the adulterers. ^50:19 Thou hast let thy mouth speak wickedness, : and with thy tongue thou hast set forth deceit. ^50:20 Thou sattest and spakest against thy brother; : yea, and hast slandered thine own mother's son. ^50:21 These things hast thou done, and I held my tongue, and thou thoughtest wickedly, that I am even such a one as thyself; : but I will reprove thee, and set before thee the things that thou hast done. ^50:22 O consider this, ye that forget God, : lest I pluck you away, and there be none to deliver you. ^50:23 Whoso offereth me thanks and praise, he honoureth me; : and to him that ordereth his way aright, will I show the salvation of God.

First LessonJer. 7:1–11

^7:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, ^7:2 Stand in the gate of the LORD'S house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD. ^7:3 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. ^7:4 Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these. ^7:5 For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour; ^7:6 If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt: ^7:7 Then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers, for ever and ever. ^7:8 Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit. ^7:9 Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not; ^7:10 And come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered to do all these abominations? ^7:11 Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen it, saith the LORD.

Second LessonLuke 13:18–30

^13:18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? ^13:19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. ^13:20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? ^13:21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. ^13:22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. ^13:23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, ^13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. ^13:25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: ^13:26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. ^13:27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. ^13:28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. ^13:29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. ^13:30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

PsalmsPs 26, 128

Psalm 26 · Judica me, Domine

^26:1 BE thou my Judge, O Lord, for I have walked innocently: : my trust hath been also in the Lord, therefore shall I not fall. ^26:2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; : try out my reins and my heart. ^26:3 For thy loving-kindness is ever before mine eyes; : and I will walk in thy truth. ^26:4 I have not dwelt with vain persons; : neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful. ^26:5 I have hated the congregation of the wicked; : and will not sit among the ungodly. ^26:6 I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord; : and so will I go to thine altar; ^26:7 That I may show the voice of thanksgiving, : and tell of all thy wondrous works. ^26:8 Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, : and the place where thine honour dwelleth. ^26:9 O shut not up my soul with the sinners, : nor my life with the blood-thirsty; ^26:10 In whose hands is wickedness, : and their right hand is full of gifts. ^26:11 But as for me, I will walk innocently: : O deliver me, and be merciful unto me. ^26:12 My foot standeth right: : I will praise the Lord in the congregations.

Psalm 128 · Beati omnes

^128:1 BLESSED are all they that fear the LORD, : and walk in his ways. ^128:2 For thou shalt eat the labours of thine hands: : O well is thee, and happy shalt thou be. ^128:3 Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine : upon the walls of thine house; ^128:4 Thy children like the olive-branches : round about thy table. ^128:5 Lo, thus shall the man be blessed : that feareth the LORD. ^128:6 The LORD from out of Sion shall so bless thee, : that thou shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long; ^128:7 Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's children, : and peace upon Israel.

First LessonEccles. 5:8

^5:8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. ^5:9 Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. ^5:10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. ^5:11 When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes? ^5:12 The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep. ^5:13 There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. ^5:14 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand. ^5:15 As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. ^5:16 And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind? ^5:17 All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness. ^5:18 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. ^5:19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. ^5:20 For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.

Second Lesson1 Tim. 6:1–10

^6:1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. ^6:2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. ^6:3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; ^6:4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, ^6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. ^6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. ^6:7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. ^6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. ^6:9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. ^6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

PsalmsPs 90

Psalm 90 · Domine, refugium

^90:1 LORD, thou hast been our refuge, : from one generation to another. ^90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever the earth and the world were made, : thou art God from everlasting, and world without end. ^90:3 Thou turnest man to destruction; : again thou sayest, Come again, ye children of men. ^90:4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, : and as a watch in the night. ^90:5 As soon as thou scatterest them they are even as a sleep; : and fade away suddenly like the grass. ^90:6 In the morning it is green, and groweth up; : but in the evening it is cut down, dried up, and withered. ^90:7 For we consume away in thy displeasure, : and are afraid at thy wrathful indignation. ^90:8 Thou hast set our misdeeds before thee; : and our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. ^90:9 For when thou art angry all our days are gone: : we bring our years to an end, as it were a tale that is told. ^90:10 The days of our age are threescore years and ten; and though men be so strong that they come to fourscore years, : yet is their strength then but labour and sorrow; so soon passeth it away, and we are gone. ^90:11 But who regardeth the power of thy wrath? : or feareth aright thy indignation? ^90:12 So teach us to number our days, : that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. ^90:13 Turn thee again, O LORD, at the last, : and be gracious unto thy servants. ^90:14 O satisfy us with thy mercy, and that soon: : so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life. ^90:15 Comfort us again now after the time that thou hast plagued us; : and for the years wherein we have suffered adversity. ^90:16 Show thy servants thy work, : and their children thy glory. ^90:17 And the glorious majesty of the LORD our God be upon us: : prosper thou the work of our hands upon us; O prosper thou our handy-work.

First LessonEzek. 33:1–9

^33:1 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, ^33:2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: ^33:3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; ^33:4 Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. ^33:5 He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul. ^33:6 But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand. ^33:7 So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. ^33:8 When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. ^33:9 Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

Second LessonMatt. 24:37

^24:37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. ^24:38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, ^24:39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. ^24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. ^24:41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. ^24:42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. ^24:43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. ^24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. ^24:45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? ^24:46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. ^24:47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods. ^24:48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; ^24:49 And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; ^24:50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, ^24:51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

PsalmsPs 36:5 & 130

Psalm 36 · Dixit injustus

^36:5 Thy mercy, O Lord, reacheth unto the heavens, : and thy faithfulness unto the clouds. ^36:6 Thy righteousness standeth like the strong mountains: : thy judgments are like the great deep. ^36:7 Thou, Lord, shalt save both man and beast: how excellent is thy mercy, O God! : and the children of men shall put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. ^36:8 They shall be satisfied with the plenteousness of thy house; : and thou shalt give them drink of thy pleasures, as out of the river. ^36:9 For with thee is the well of life; : and in thy light shall we see light. ^36:10 O continue forth thy loving-kindness unto them that know thee, : and thy righteousness unto them that are true of heart. ^36:11 O let not the foot of pride come against me; : and let not the hand of the ungodly cast me down. ^36:12 There are they fallen, all that work wickedness; : they are cast down, and shall not be able to stand.

Psalm 130 · De profundis

^130:1 OUT of the deep have I called unto thee, O LORD; : Lord, hear my voice. ^130:2 O let thine ears consider well : the voice of my complaint. ^130:3 If thou, LORD, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss, : O Lord, who may abide it? ^130:4 For there is mercy with thee; : therefore shalt thou be feared. ^130:5 I look for the LORD; my soul doth wait for him; : in his word is my trust. ^130:6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord before the morning watch; : I say, before the morning watch. ^130:7 O Israel, trust in the LORD; for with the LORD there is mercy, : and with him is plenteous redemption. ^130:8 And he shall redeem Israel : from all his sins.

First LessonMal. 2:1–10

^2:1 And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. ^2:2 If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart. ^2:3 Behold, I will corrupt your seed, and spread dung upon your faces, even the dung of your solemn feasts; and one shall take you away with it. ^2:4 And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts. ^2:5 My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name. ^2:6 The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity. ^2:7 For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts. ^2:8 But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts. ^2:9 Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways, but have been partial in the law. ^2:10 Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?

Second LessonLuke 13:10–17

^13:10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. ^13:11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. ^13:12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. ^13:13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. ^13:14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. ^13:15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? ^13:16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? ^13:17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

PsalmsPs 147

Psalm 147 · Laudate Dominum

^147:1 PRAISE the LORD, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God; : yea, a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful. ^147:2 The LORD doth build up Jerusalem, : and gather together the outcasts of Israel. ^147:3 He healeth those that are broken in heart, : and giveth medicine to heal their sickness. ^147:4 He telleth the number of the stars, : and calleth them all by their names. ^147:5 Great is our Lord, and great is his power; : yea, and his wisdom is infinite. ^147:6 The LORD setteth up the meek, : and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. ^147:7 O sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; : sing praises upon the harp unto our God: ^147:8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth; : and maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains, and herb for the use of men; ^147:9 Who giveth fodder unto the cattle, : and feedeth the young ravens that call upon him. ^147:10 He hath no pleasure in the strength of an horse; : neither delighteth he in any man's legs. ^147:11 But the LORD's delight is in them that fear him, : and put their trust in his mercy. ^147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; : praise thy God, O Sion. ^147:13 For he hath made fast the bars of thy gates, : and hath blessed thy children within thee. ^147:14 He maketh peace in thy borders, : and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. ^147:15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth, : and his word runneth very swiftly. ^147:16 He giveth snow like wool, : and scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. ^147:17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: : who is able to abide his frost? ^147:18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: : he bloweth with his wind, and the waters flow. ^147:19 He showeth his word unto Jacob, : his statutes and ordinances unto Israel. ^147:20 He hath not dealt so with any nation; : neither have the heathen knowledge of his laws.

First LessonDeut. 11:18–21, 26–28, 32

^11:18 Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. ^11:19 And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. ^11:20 And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates: ^11:21 That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth. ^11:26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; ^11:27 A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day: ^11:28 And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known. ^11:32 And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments which I set before you this day.

Second LessonGal. 1:1–12

^1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) ^1:2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: ^1:3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, ^1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: ^1:5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. ^1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: ^1:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. ^1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. ^1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. ^1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. ^1:11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. ^1:12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

PsalmsPs 80

Psalm 80 · Qui regis Israel

^80:1 HEAR, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; : show thyself also, thou that sittest upon the Cherubim. ^80:2 Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, : stir up thy strength, and come and help us. ^80:3 Turn us again, O God; : show the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole. ^80:4 O LORD God of hosts, : how long wilt thou be angry with thy people that prayeth? ^80:5 Thou feedest them with the bread of tears, : and givest them plenteousness of tears to drink. ^80:6 Thou hast made us a very strife unto our neighbours, : and our enemies laugh us to scorn. ^80:7 Turn us again, thou God of hosts; : show the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole. ^80:8 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt; : thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. ^80:9 Thou madest room for it; : and when it had taken root, it filled the land. ^80:10 The hills were covered with the shadow of it, : and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedar-trees. ^80:11 She stretched out her branches unto the sea, : and her boughs unto the River. ^80:12 Why hast thou then broken down her hedge, : that all they that go by pluck off her grapes? ^80:13 The wild boar out of the wood doth root it up, : and the wild beasts of the field devour it. ^80:14 Turn thee again, thou God of hosts, look down from heaven, : behold, and visit this vine; ^80:15 And the place of the vineyard that thy right hand hath planted, : and the branch that thou madest so strong for thyself. ^80:16 It is burnt with fire, and cut down; : and they shall perish at the rebuke of thy countenance. ^80:17 Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, : and upon the son of man, whom thou madest so strong for thine own self. ^80:18 And so will not we go back from thee: : O let us live, and we shall call upon thy Name. ^80:19 Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts; : show the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole.

First LessonJer. 5:7–19

^5:7 How shall I pardon thee for this? thy children have forsaken me, and sworn by them that are no gods: when I had fed them to the full, they then committed adultery, and assembled themselves by troops in the harlots' houses. ^5:8 They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife. ^5:9 Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? ^5:10 Go ye up upon her walls, and destroy; but make not a full end: take away her battlements; for they are not the LORD'S. ^5:11 For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the LORD. ^5:12 They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine: ^5:13 And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them. ^5:14 Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them. ^5:15 Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say. ^5:16 Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men. ^5:17 And they shall eat up thine harvest, and thy bread, which thy sons and thy daughters should eat: they shall eat up thy flocks and thine herds: they shall eat up thy vines and thy fig trees: they shall impoverish thy fenced cities, wherein thou trustedst, with the sword. ^5:18 Nevertheless in those days, saith the LORD, I will not make a full end with you. ^5:19 And it shall come to pass, when ye shall say, Wherefore doeth the LORD our God all these things unto us? then shalt thou answer them, Like as ye have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall ye serve strangers in a land that is not your's.

Second Lesson2 Cor. 13

^13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. ^13:2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: ^13:3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. ^13:4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you. ^13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? ^13:6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. ^13:7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. ^13:8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. ^13:9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. ^13:10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction. ^13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. ^13:12 Greet one another with an holy kiss. ^13:13 All the saints salute you. ^13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

PsalmsPs 145

Psalm 145 · Exaltabo te, Deus

^145:1 I WILL magnify thee, O God, my King; : and I will praise thy Name for ever and ever. ^145:2 Every day will I give thanks unto thee; : and praise thy Name for ever and ever. ^145:3 Great is the LORD, and marvellous worthy to be praised; : there is no end of his greatness. ^145:4 One generation shall praise thy works unto another, : and declare thy power. ^145:5 As for me, I will be talking of thy worship, : thy glory, thy praise, and wondrous works; ^145:6 So that men shall speak of the might of thy marvellous acts; : and I will also tell of thy greatness. ^145:7 The memorial of thine abundant kindness shall be showed; : and men shall sing of thy righteousness. ^145:8 The LORD is gracious and merciful; : long-suffering, and of great goodness. ^145:9 The LORD is loving unto every man; : and his mercy is over all his works. ^145:10 All thy works praise thee, O LORD; : and thy saints give thanks unto thee. ^145:11 They show the glory of thy kingdom, : and talk of thy power; ^145:12 That thy power, thy glory, and mightiness of thy kingdom, : might be known unto men. ^145:13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, : and thy dominion endureth throughout all ages. ^145:14 The LORD upholdeth all such as fall, : and lifteth up all those that are down. ^145:15 The eyes of all wait upon thee, O Lord; : and thou givest them their meat in due season. ^145:16 Thou openest thine hand, : and fillest all things living with plenteousness. ^145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, : and holy in all his works. ^145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him; : yea, all such as call upon him faithfully. ^145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; : he also will hear their cry, and will help them. ^145:20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him; : but scattereth abroad all the ungodly. ^145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; : and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy Name for ever and ever.

First LessonJer. 31:31–37

^31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: ^31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: ^31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. ^31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. ^31:35 Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name: ^31:36 If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the LORD, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever. ^31:37 Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith the LORD.

Second LessonJohn 13:31–35

^13:31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. ^13:32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. ^13:33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you. ^13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. ^13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

PsalmsPs 25

Psalm 25 · Ad te, Domine, levavi

^25:1 UNTO thee, O Lord, will I lift up my soul; my God, I have put my trust in thee: : O let me not be confounded, neither let mine enemies triumph over me. ^25:2 For all they that hope in thee shall not be ashamed; : but such as transgress without a cause shall be put to confusion. ^25:3 Show me thy ways, O Lord, : and teach me thy paths. ^25:4 Lead me forth in thy truth, and learn me: : for thou art the God of my salvation; in thee hath been my hope all the day long. ^25:5 Call to remembrance, O Lord, thy tender mercies, : and thy loving-kindnesses, which have been ever of old. ^25:6 O remember not the sins and offences of my youth; : but according to thy mercy think thou upon me, O Lord, for thy goodness. ^25:7 Gracious and righteous is the Lord; : therefore, will he teach sinners in the way. ^25:8 Them that are meek shall he guide in judgment; : and such as are gentle, them shall he learn his way. ^25:9 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, : unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. ^25:10 For thy Name's sake, O Lord, : be merciful unto my sin; for it is great. ^25:11 What man is he that feareth the Lord? : him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. ^25:12 His soul shall dwell at ease, : and his seed shall inherit the land. ^25:13 The secret of the Lord is among them that fear him; : and he will show them his covenant. ^25:14 Mine eyes are ever looking unto the Lord; : for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. ^25:15 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; : for I am desolate, and in misery. ^25:16 The sorrows of my heart are enlarged: : O bring thou me out of my troubles. ^25:17 Look upon my adversity and misery, : and forgive me all my sin. ^25:18 Consider mine enemies, how many they are; : and they bear a tyrannous hate against me. ^25:19 O keep my soul, and deliver me: : let me not be confounded, for I have put my trust in thee. ^25:20 Let perfectness and righteous dealing wait upon me; : for my hope hath been in thee. ^25:21 Deliver Israel, O God, : out of all his troubles.

First LessonGen. 15:1–6

^15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. ^15:2 And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? ^15:3 And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir. ^15:4 And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir. ^15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. ^15:6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Second LessonRom. 4:1–8

^4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? ^4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. ^4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. ^4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. ^4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. ^4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, ^4:7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. ^4:8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

PsalmsPs 51

Psalm 51 · Miserere mei, Deus

^51:1 HAVE mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness; : according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences. ^51:2 Wash me throughly from my wickedness, : and cleanse me from my sin. ^51:3 For I acknowledge my faults, : and my sin is ever before me. ^51:4 Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight; : that thou mightest be justified in thy saying, and clear when thou shalt judge. ^51:5 Behold, I was shapen in wickedness, : and in sin hath my mother conceived me. ^51:6 But lo, thou requirest truth in the inward parts, : and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. ^51:7 Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; : thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. ^51:8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness, : that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. ^51:9 Turn thy face from my sins, : and put out all my misdeeds. ^51:10 Make me a clean heart, O God, : and renew a right spirit within me. ^51:11 Cast me not away from thy presence, : and take not thy holy Spirit from me. ^51:12 O give me the comfort of thy help again, : and stablish me with thy free Spirit. ^51:13 Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked, : and sinners shall be converted unto thee. ^51:14 Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health; : and my tongue shall sing of thy righteousness. ^51:15 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord, : and my mouth shall show thy praise. ^51:16 For thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give it thee; : but thou delightest not in burnt-offerings. ^51:17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit: : a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not despise. ^51:18 O be favourable and gracious unto Sion; : build thou the walls of Jerusalem. ^51:19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations; : then shall they offer young bullocks upon thine altar.

First Lesson1 Kings 8:46–53

^8:46 If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near; ^8:47 Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness; ^8:48 And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name: ^8:49 Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause, ^8:50 And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them: ^8:51 For they be thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron: ^8:52 That thine eyes may be open unto the supplication of thy servant, and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, to hearken unto them in all that they call for unto thee. ^8:53 For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the earth, to be thine inheritance, as thou spakest by the hand of Moses thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord GOD.

Second LessonLuke 7:36

^7:36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. ^7:37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, ^7:38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. ^7:39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. ^7:40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. ^7:41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. ^7:42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? ^7:43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. ^7:44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. ^7:45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. ^7:46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. ^7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. ^7:48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. ^7:49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? ^7:50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

PsalmsPs 19, 67

Psalm 19 · Caeli enarrant

^19:1 THE heavens declare the glory of God; : and the firmament showeth his handy-work. ^19:2 One day telleth another; : and one night certifieth another. ^19:3 There is neither speech nor language; : but their voices are heard among them. ^19:4 Their sound is gone out into all lands; : and their words into the ends of the world. ^19:5 In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun; : which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course. ^19:6 It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again; : and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. ^19:7 The law of the Lord is an undefiled law, converting the soul; : the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple. ^19:8 The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart; : the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes. ^19:9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth for ever; : the judgments of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. ^19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; : sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb. ^19:11 Moreover, by them is thy servant taught; : and in keeping of them there is great reward. ^19:12 Who can tell how oft he offendeth? : O cleanse thou me from my secret faults. ^19:13 Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me; : so shall I be undefiled, and innocent from the great offence. ^19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be alway acceptable in thy sight, : O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

Psalm 67 · Deus misereatur

^67:1 GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us, : and show us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us; ^67:2 That thy way may be known upon earth, : thy saving health among all nations. ^67:3 Let the peoples praise thee, O God; : yea, let all the peoples praise thee. ^67:4 O let the nations rejoice and be glad; : for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. ^67:5 Let the peoples praise thee, O God; : yea, let all the peoples praise thee. ^67:6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase; : and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. ^67:7 God shall bless us; : and all the ends of the world shall fear him.

First LessonEzek. 33:30

^33:30 Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are talking against thee by the walls and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to another, every one to his brother, saying, Come, I pray you, and hear what is the word that cometh forth from the LORD. ^33:31 And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. ^33:32 And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. ^33:33 And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.

Second Lesson1 Cor. 4:8–16

^4:8 Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you. ^4:9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. ^4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. ^4:11 Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; ^4:12 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: ^4:13 Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day. ^4:14 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. ^4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. ^4:16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.