Prayer Library / Book of Common Prayer
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
matt 10:1
Almighty God, who by your Son Jesus Christ did give to your holy Apostles many excellent gifts, and did charge them to feed your flock; Give grace, we beseech you, to all Bishops, the Pastors of your Church, that they may diligently preach your Word, and duly administer the godly…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
1 tim 3:1-6
This is a true saying, If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
acts 20:17-35
From Miletus Paul sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. And when they were come to him, he said to them, You know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
john 21:15-17
Jesus says to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me more than these? He says to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He says to him, Feed my lambs. He says to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me? He says to him, Yes, Lord; you know that…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
john 20:19-23
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 says to them, Peace be to you. And when he had so said, he showed to them his hands and his side. Th…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
matt 28:18-20
Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth. Go therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, l…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
num 3:5-6
Reverend Father in God, we present to you this godly and well-learned man, to be Ordained and Consecrated Bishop.
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
heb 13:17
In the Name of God, Amen. I, N., chosen Bishop of the Church and See of N. do profess and promise all due reverence and obedience to the Archbishop and to the Metropolitical Church of N. and to their Successors: So help me God, through Jesus Christ.
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
luke 6:12-13
Brethren, it is written in the Gospel of Saint Luke, that our Saviour Christ continued the whole night in prayer, before he chose and sent forth his twelve Apostles. It is written also, that the holy Apostles prayed before they ordained Matthias to be of the number of the Twelve.…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
john 15:16
That it may please you to bless this our Brother elected, and to send your grace upon him, that he may duly execute the Office whereunto he is called, to the edifying of your Church, and to the honour, praise, and glory of your Name; Answer. We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
matt 28:18
Almighty God, giver of all good things, who by your Holy Spirit has appointed diverse Orders of Ministers in your Church; Mercifully behold this your servant, now called to the Work and Ministry of a Bishop: and so replenish them with the truth of your Doctrine, and adorn them wi…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
acts 20:28
Brother, forasmuch as the Holy Scripture and the ancient Canons command, that we should not be hasty in laying on hands, and admitting any person to Government in the Church of Christ, which he has purchased with no less price than the effusion of his own blood; before we admit y…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
2 tim 3:15
Are you persuaded that the Holy Scriptures contain all Doctrine required as necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are you determined out of the same Holy Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge; and to teach or maintain nothing, as…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
rom 1:11
Almighty God, and most merciful Father, who, of your infinite goodness, has given your only and dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer, and the Author of everlasting life; who, after that he had made perfect our redemption by his death, and was ascended into heaven,…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
ps 19:8
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire. You are the anointing Spirit, Who does your sevenfold gifts impart. Your blessed unction from above, Is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dullness of our blinded sight. Anoint and…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
ps 61:1
Lord, hear our prayer. Answer. And let our cry come to you.
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
ezek 6:3
Almighty God, and most merciful Father, who, of your infinite goodness, has given your only and dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer, and the Author of everlasting life; who, after that he had made perfect our redemption by his death, and was ascended into heaven,…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
matt 28:20
Receive the Holy Ghost for the Office and Work of a Bishop in the Church of God, now committed to you by the Imposition of our hands; In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And remember that you stir up the grace of God, which is given you by this…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
1 tim 4:13-16
Give heed to reading, exhortation, and doctrine. Think upon the things contained in this Book. Be diligent in them, that the increase coming thereby may be manifest to all men; for by so doing you shall both save yourself and them that hear you. Be to the flock of Christ a shephe…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
ps 67:1
Most merciful Father, send down, we beseech you, upon this your servant your heavenly blessing; and so endue him with your Holy Spirit, that he, preaching your Word, may not only be earnest to reprove, beseech, and rebuke, with all patience and doctrine; but also may be, to such…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
ex 33:14-16
Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favour, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name, and finally by your mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord…
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Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century
2 chron 30:27
The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
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