AT TERCE - Antiochian
IN THE THIRD NOCTURN
The Lesson from the Holy Gospel according to S. John
Lesson ix Ch. 15
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T that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: These things I command you, that ye love one another. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. And the rest.
Homily by S. Augustine, Bishop Homily 87 on John
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N the Gospel lesson which comes before this, the Lord had said, Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and set you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. Of which words ye remember we have already discoursed what the Lord gave. But here he saith, namely, in the following lesson which ye have just heard read: These things I command you, That ye love onc another. And by this we are to understand that this is our fruit, of which he saith: I have chosen you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain.
( These are they who, while yet they lived in the flesh, planted the Church in their own blood. * They drank of the Lord's cup, and became the friends of God.
( Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words into the ends of the world. They drank.
Lesson x
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HEREAS he also further said: That whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he may give it you; it means, he will give it us, if we love one another, albeit this very thing is his giving to us, who chose us not having fruit, for we had not chosen him, and set us that we should bring forth fruit, that is, love one another: which fruit without him we cannot have, even as the branches without the Vine can do nothing. Our fruit, therefore, is charity, which the Apostle defineth: Of a pure heart and a good conscicnce, and love unfeigned. By this we love one another, by this we love God. For we could not with a true love love one another, except we lovcd God. For one loves his neighbour as himself, if he love God: since if he love not God, he loves not himself. For: On these two commandments (of charity) hang all the law and the prophets: this is our fruit.
( These men are Saints, whom the Lord hath chosen in love unfeigned, and hath given them everlasting glory. * By whose teaching the Church is illumined, as the moon by the light of the sun.
( The Saints through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness. By whose.
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IVING, therefore, a commandment concerning fruit, he saith, These things I command you, That ye love one another. Whence also the Apostle Paul, when with the works of the flesh he would contrast the works of the Spirit, put this as the head of all: The fruit, saith he, of the Spirit is love: and then strings all the rest together in their connection, as all rising out of that their head: namely: Joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.
( Who are these which fly as a cloud, * And as the doves to their windows?
( Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words into the ends of the world. And as the doves.
Lesson xij
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N fact, who rejoices aright, that loves not the good whereof he rejoices? Who can have true peace but with him whom he truly loveth? Who is longsuffering by perseveringly continuing in that which is good, except he be fervent in love? Who is good, except he be made so by loving? Who savingly faithful, except by the faith which worketh by love? Who serviceably gentle, that is not tamed to the
discipline of love? Who continent from that which debaseth, except he love that which ennobleth? With good reason, therefore, doth our good Master so often insist upon love, as if it alone needed to be enjoined, as that without which other good things cannot profit, and which one cannot have without having the other things by which a man is made good.
( There is neither speech, nor language, but their voices are heard among them. * Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words into the ends of the world.
( Exceedingly honoured are thy friends, O God: firmly stablished is their princedom. Their sound. Glory be. Their sound.
The Continuation ofthe Holy Gospel according to S. John Ch. 15
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T that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: These things I command you, that ye love one another. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world. the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you: if they have kept my saying, they will keep your's also. But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. If 1 had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. He that hateth me hateth my Father also. If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
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THE THIRTIETH OF OCTOBER
In Commemoration of the Saints, whose Bodies and Relics are preserved
in the Churches of our Order.
GREATER DOUBLE
AT VESPERS
Antiphons of Lauds, omitting the fourth. Psalms 110, 111, 112, 113 of Sunday.
Chapter Romans 8, 11
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F the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
Short ( Let the righteous rejoice * Before God. Let the righteous. (. Let them also be merry and joyful. Before God. Glory be. Let the righteous.
Hymn. ADESTE Sancti, plurimo
Dum thure, vestra dum piis
Coluntur ossa ritibus
Votis favete supplicium.
Non illa, quamquam tristibus
Imum redacta in pulverem
Dudum sepulkchris squalleant
Divina virtus deserit.
Sed sancta præsenti fovet,
Impletque templa numine;
Sed et futuræ Spiiritus
Post sæcla servat gloriæ.
Hinc ille, qui nostris latet
Cinis sub aris conditus,
Ægris medetur efficax,
Torquet fugatque dæmones.
Sit summa Christe laus tibi,
Venture judex sæculi,
Cum Patre cumque Spiritu
In sæculorum sæcula. Amen.
¶ In place of the above, here and in Matins, and of O vos unanimes below in Lauds, of which no translation is known, the Hymns of the Common may be used.
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( The Lord shall keep all their bones.
( Not one of them shall be broken.
On Magnificat, Antiphon. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven, * who despised worldly living: who have won the rewards of the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb.
COLLECT
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GOD, who hast willed that this most holy Church should be adorned by the Relics of of so mant Saints: increase in us the faith of the Resurrection; and make us partakers of the immortal glory, of which we venerate a pledge in their ashes. Through.
AT MATINS
Invitatory. The living God, in whom the hehart and flesh of the Saints rejoice, * O come, let us worship. Psalm Venite, adoremus.
Hymn Adeste Sancti, as above.
IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
Antiphons, Psalms and (( from the Common of Many Martyrs, p. xlvij.
( They sleep in the dust of the earth. ( They shall wake to life eternal.
Lessons Brethren: we are debtors, with the ((, p. xlvij.
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Antiphons and Psalms, p. xlix.
( The just shall spring up like a green tree.
( Their root shall not be removed.
Instead of the Sermon of the Abbot Bernard, not given here, may be read the Lessons Whenever, in the Common of many Martyrs, with the ((, p. xlix.
IN THE THIRD NOCTURN
Antiphon. Give praise,ye who dwell in the dust: when I shall bring you out of youir graves, ye shall know that I am the Lord, alleluia. Canticles The souls of the righteous, from the Common of Many Martyrs, p. lj.
Homily on the Gospel Jesus came down, in the 2nd place, p. lviij.
¶ If today there shall occur the anticipated Vigil of All Saints, then the Homily of the Vigil shall be omitted, since it has been said for the iij. Nocturn of this Feast, and no other Homily shall be substituted for the aforesaid Homily; but in such case suffiicient observance shall be made of it by a commemoration in Lauds only.
AT LAUDS
and through the Hours,
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Antiphon 1. O how great torments * have all the Saints endured, that they might
surely attain to the palm of martyrdom. Psalm 93 Dominus regnavit and the rest.
Antiphon 2. The Blessed * with their palms have entered into the kingdom; they
have earned their diadems of glory from the hand of God.
Antiphon 3. The bodies of the Saints * are buried in peace: and their name liveth
for evermore.
Antiphon 4. O ye Martyrs of the Lord, * bless ye the Lord for ever and ever.
Antiphon 5. O choir of martyrs,* praise ye the Lord of heaven, alleluia.
Chapter Romans 8, 11
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F the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
Short ( Be glad, O ye righteous, * And rejoice in the Lord. Be glad. ( And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. And rejoice. Glory be. Be glad.
Hymn. O vos unamimes Christiadum chori
Sanctorum tumulos et cineres Patrum,
Charas exuvias, pignora cælitum
Lætis dicite cantibus.
Cælo quando piis æqua laboribus
Felices animæ gaudia possident,
Pænarum sociis debita redditur
Hic lacus et decus ossibus.
Passim sparsa Deus, polliciti memor
Custos, ne pereant, pignora colligit;
Electosque suis providus aggerit
Aptandos lapides locis.
Quin et reliquias, et tumulos sibi
Aras ipse Deus consecrat hostia;
Conjungensque suis se caput artubus,
Hos secum simul immolat.
Vos, quorum cineres supplicibus pia
Tutum præsidium plebs colit osculis,
Si vos nostra movent, subsidium boni
Vestris ferte clientibus.
Ut cum nostra novis splendida dotibus
Surget juncta choris spiritum caro,
Indivisa Trias sit Deus omnia
Nobis semper in omnibus. Amen.
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( The memory of the righteous shall be blessed.
( And their bones shall spring forth in their place.
Antiphon on Benedictus. Let us shew forth * our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing unto God: always bearing about the death of Jesus in our body, that the life of Jesus may be manifest also in our bodies.
COLLECT
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GOD, who hast willed that this most holy Church should be adorned by the Relics of of so mant Saints: increase in us the faith of the Resurrection; and make us partakers of the immortal glory, of which we venerate a pledge in their ashes. Through.
AT TERCE
Antiphon. The blessed
Chapter Phil 3, 20
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UR converstaion is in heaven: from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: who shall change our vile body, that it may be like unto his glorious body.
( The peoples tell the wisdom of the Saints.
( And the congregation proclaimeth their praise.
AT SEXT
Antiphon. The bodies of the saints.
Chapter I Peter 4. 14
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F ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you.
( The Lord shall not forsake his Saints. ( They shall be preserved for ever.
AT NONE
Antiphon. O choir of Martyrs.
Chapter I Peter 3
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ND who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye.
( The Lord is glorious in his Saints. ( Marvellous in majesty, doing wonders.
AT II VESPERS
Antiphons These are, and Psalm 110 The Lord said, and the other Antiphons and Psalms from ij. Vespers of Many Martyrs, p. lvj.
Chapter If the Spirit, with the Short ( and Hymn as above in j. Vespers.
( I shall comfort you, and your heart shall rejoice.
( And your bones shall spring up like the grass.
On Magnificat, Antiphon. In the heavenly kingdom * rejoice the souls of the
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Blessed, who followed the footsteps of Christ their Master: and since for love of him they poured forth their life-blood, therefore do they exult for ever.
Collect O God, above.
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The Thirty-first of October
On the Vigil of All Saints
The Lesson from the Holy Gospel according to. S.Luke
Lesson ix Ch 6
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T that time: Jesus came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast or Tyre and Sidon. And the rest.
Homily by S.Ambrose, Bishop Bk. V. on S. Luke, Ch. 6
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AKE careful note that Jesus went up into the mountain with the Apostles, and came down to the multitudes. How else could the multitudes see Christ, but on a lower level? They do not follow him to lofty heights, they go not up to things sublime. Therefore he came down to the place where men were infirm; for there cannot be infirmity on the heights.
( ( from the preceding Sunday from the same Nocturn from which is the Absolution; and after the j. Sunday of November from the occurrent Feria.
Lesson ij
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ATTHEW also informs us that he healed the sick. First a man must be healed, then, as he progresses in virtue, he will be able to go up into the mountain. It is in a lower place, then, that he heals each one of us; that is, he recalls us from sin, and turns away our blindness. He comes down to our wounds; so that by the use, we might say, and the abundant supply. of his nature, he may make us to be coheirs and compatriots of the kingdom of heaven.
Lesson iij
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LESSED be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke states only four of the Lord's beatitudes. while Matthew gives eight, but these four are in those eight, and in these four are those eight. The four embrace, as it were, the cardinal virtues; and a mystical number is revealed in the eight. The title of several of the Psalms is, For the Octave, and you have received the commandment, Give eight portions to them - perhaps, eight blessings? Just as the eighth blessing proclaims the fulness of our hope, so does it call for the highest courage.
( after Lesson xij, before the j. Sunday of November. The Lord open your hearts
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in his law and commandments, and send you peace: * May he grant you salvation, and redeem you out of all evil.
( The Lord hear your prayers, and be at one with you, and never forsake you in time of trouble. May he. Glory be. May he.
( after the j. Sunnday of November. I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and the whole earth was full of his glory: * And his train filled the temple.
( Above it stood the Seraphim: each one had six wings. And his.
In Lauds for commemoration, Antiphon on Benedictus from the Psalter for the occurrent Feria.
( O satisfy us with they mercy, and that soon.
( So shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.
COLLECT
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LORD our God, multiply upon us thy grace: and grant, that by our holy profession we may attain unto the gladness of them, whose glorious festival we prevent. Through.
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FEASTS OF NOVEMBER
On the first unimpeded day is said the Office of the Dead.
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THE FIRST OF NOVEMBER
ON THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
DOUBLE I CLASS WITH OCTAVE
AT VESPERS
Antiphon 1. I beheld a great multitude * which no man could number, of all nations, standing before the throne. Psalms 110, 111, 112, 113 of Sunday.
In ij. Vespers Psalms as in ij. Vespers of Many Martyrs.
Antiphon 2. And all the Angels * stood round about the throne, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God.
Antiphon 3. Thou hast redeemed us, * O Lord our God, by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; and hast made us unto our God a kingdom.
Antiphon 4. All his Saints * shall praise him, even the children of Israel, even the people that serveth him: such honour have all his Saints.
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Chapter Rev. 7, 2-3
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EHOLD, I John saw another Angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four Angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in in their foreheads.
Short ( Let the righteous rejoice * Before God. Let the righteous. (. Let them also be merry and joyful. Before God. Glory be. Let the righteous.
Hymn. Christe, Redemptor omnium
O CHRIST, Redeemer of us all, 4 MARTYRS of God, renowned for aye,
Protect thy servants when they call, Confessors ranged in bright array,
And hear with reconciling care Let all your orisons unite
The blessed Virgin's holy prayer. To bear us to the realms of light.
2 AND ye, O ever blissful throng 5 O SACRED Virgin choirs, may ye,
Of heavenly Spirits, guardians strong, With Monks of holy ministry
Our past and present ills dispel, And every Saint of Christ obtain
From future peril shield us well. That we his fellowship may gain.
3 YE prophets of the Judge adored, 6 FROM lunds wherein thy faithful dwell
Ye twelve Apostles of the Lord, Drive far away the infidel:
For us your ceaseless prayer outpour, So we to Christ due hymns of praise
Salvation for our souls implore, Henceforth with eager hearts may raise.
7 TO thee, O Father, born of none,
And thee, O sole-begotten Son,
One with the Holy Paraclete,
Be glory ever, as is meet. Amen.
( Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord.
( And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.
On Magnificat, Antiphon. O ye Angels and Archangels, * O ye Thrones and Dominions, Principalities and Powers, Virtues of the heavens, Cherubim and Seraphim, O ye Patriarchs and Prophets, ye holy Doctors of the law, O all ye Apostles, ye Martyrs of Christ, ye holy Confessors, ye Virgins of the Lord, ye holy Hermits, and all Saints: offer for us your intercessions.
In ij. Vespers ( and Antiphon.
( Let the Saints be joyful with glory. ( Let them rejoice in their beds.
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On Magnificat, Antiphon. O how glorious * is the kingdom wherein all the Saints rejoice with Christ; arrayed in white robes, they follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth.
COLLECT
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LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who in one solemnity hast vouchsafed unto us to venerate the merits of all thy Saints: we beseech thee; that, at the intercession of so great a multitude, thou wouldest bestow upon us, who entreat thee, the abundance of thy mercy. Through.
AT MATINS
Invitatory.- The Lord, the King of kings, O come, let us worship: * For the Lord himself is the crown of all the Saints. Psalm 95 Venite
Hymn Christe, Redemptor omnium, as above in Vespers.
IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
Antiphon 1. The Lord knoweth * the way of the righteous, who doth exercise himself in his law day and night. Psalm 1 Beatus vir
Antiphon 2. The Lord * hath chosen to himself the men that were godly, and hath heard them when they called upon him. Psalm 4 Cum invocarem
Antiphon 3. Let all them * that put their trust in thee rejoice, O Lord: they shall ever be giving of thanks because thou defendest them; thhey that love thy Name shall be joyful in thee. Psalm 5 Verba mea
Antiphon 4. How excellent * is thy Name, O Lord, who hast crowned thy Saints with glory and honour, and makest them to have dominion, of the works of thy hands. Psalm 8 Domine, Dominus noster
Antiphon 5. They that have done * the thing which is right, O Lord, shall dwell in thy tabernacle, and rest upon thy holy hill. Psalm 15 Domine, quis habitabit?
Antiphon 6. This is the generation * of them that seek the Lord: even of them that seek thy face, O Jacob. Psalm 24. Domini est terra
( Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord.
( And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.
From the Revelation of S. John the Divine
Lesson j Ch. 4, 2-7
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ND, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. And out of the throne proceded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal:
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and in the midst of the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion; and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
( I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and the whole earth was full of his glory: * And his train filled the temple.
( Above it stood the Seraphim: each one had six wings, And his.
Lesson ij
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ND the four beasts had each or them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. 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. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice: Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. And one or thc 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.
( Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, Mother of God, for thou hast believed the Lord: there has been a performance in thee of those things which were told thee: behold, thou art exalted above choirs of Angels. * Intercede for us to the Lord our God.
( Hail, Mary, full ot grace, the Lord is with thee. Intercede.
Lesson iij
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ND 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. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. 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. 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; and hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
( In the presence of the Angels will I sing praise unto thee. I will worship toward thy holy temple. * And praise thy Name, O my God.
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( Because of thy loving-kindness and truth; for thou hast magnified thy Name and thy Word above all things. And praise.
Lesson iv
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ND 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; 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. 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. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
( The Lord's forerunner cometh, of whom the Lord himself bore witness, saying: * Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist.
(. This is that prophet, and more than a prophet, of whom the Lord said. Among.
Glory be. Among.
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Antiphon 7. O love the Lord, * all ye his Saints, for the Lord preserveth them that are faithful. Psalm 31.In te Domine
Antiphon 8. Be glad, * O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Psalm 32 Beati quorum
Antiphon 9. O fear the Lord, * ye that are his Saints, for they that fear him lack nothing; for, behold, the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers. Psalm 34 Benedicam Domino
Antiphon 10. O Lord, * thou hast been the hope of thy Saints, and a strong tower for them: thou hast given an heritage unto those that fear thy Name; they shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever, Psalm 61 Exaudi, Deus
Antiphon 11. O Lord God of hosts, * blessed are all they that put their trust in thee; no good thing shalt thou withhold from them that live a godly life; they will be alway praising thee. Psalm 84 Quam dilecta
Antiphon 12. O ye that love the Lord, * rejoice in the Lord, and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness. Psalm 97 Dominus regnavit
( Let the righteous rejoice before God. ( Yea, let them also be merry and joyful.
Sermon by S. Bede the Venerable, Priest Homily 70 On All Saints
Lesson v
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N this day, dearly beloved, we keep the festival of All Saints under one joyful celebration; in whose society heaven rejoices, under whose patronage
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earth is glad, by whose triumph holy Church is crowned. In their confession, the more grievous was their suffering, so much the brighter now shines their glory; for while the conflict increased, so also did the glory of the contest increase, and the triumph of martyrdom was derived from multiplicity of suffering; and, moreover, the weightier the torments, the weightier were the future rewards.
( These are they who, while yet they lived in the flesh, planted thc Church in their own blood. * They drank of the Lord's cup, and became the friends of God.
( Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words into the ends of the world. They drank.
Lesson vj
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ND now our Mother the Catholic Church, spread far and wide throughout the world, has been taught, in her head, Christ Jesus, to fear neither shame, nor cross, nor death; she had flourished more and more, not by resisting but by enduring; and into all those who have been gloriously united in the bonds of suffering she has breathed a like and equal ardour of courage, inspiring them to enter into battle: and to triumph gloriously.
( O come, my Saints, who in the flesh did have sore conflict. * And I will render unto you a reward of your labours.
( Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom. And I.
Lesson vij
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TRULY blessed Mother Church, glorified by such grace of divine honour, and adorned with thc blood of victorious Martyrs, thou art decked in the spotless purity of unbroken faith. Thou lackest neither roses nor lilies in thy garland. And now, dearly beloved, let each one strivc to receive the highest honour of these two awards: either the white crown of virginity, or the red crown of martyrdom. In the heavenly armies, peace and war have each their own garlands, with which the soldiers of Christ are crowned.
( Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning in your hands. * And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding.
( Watch, therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. And ye.
Lesson viij
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OR the ineffable great goodness of God provides this, that the time of toilings and sufferings should not be prolonged, should not be drawn out or endless, but short and, in a manner of speaking, momentary; that in this brief and short life
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there should be sufferings, but in that which is eternal, crowns and rewards for merits; that toils should be quickly ended, but rewards for merits last for ever; that after thc darkness of this world the Saints should see the light of shining brightness and receive blessedness greater than all their bitter sufferings, the Apostle bearing witness to this in the place where he says: The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
( Benedict, thou most holy Confessor of Christ, thou Father and Guide of monks: * Intercede for us and for the salvation of all men.
( Assist thy devout people with thy holy intercession, that, aided by thy prayers, they may attain to the heavenly kingdom. Intercede. Glory be. Intercede.
IN THE THIRD NOCTURN
Antiphon. Praise our God, * all ye his Saints, and ye that fear the Lord, both small and great: for the Lord omnipotent reigneth. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him. Canticles as for Many Martyrs, p. lj.
( The righteous live for evcrmore. ( Their reward also is with the Lord.
The Lesson from the Holy Gospel according to S. Matthew
Lesson ix Ch. 5
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T that time: Jesus seeing the multitudes, went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him. And the rest.
Homily by S. Augustine, Bishop On the Sermon on the Mount Bk. 1. Ch.1
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F the question is asked, what the mountain means, it may well be understood as meaning the greater precepts of righteousncss: for there were lesser ones which were given to the Jews. Yet it is one God who, by means of his holy prophets and servants, according to a thoroughly arranged distribution of times, gave the lesser precepts to a people who as yet required to be bound by fear: and who, by means of his Son, gave the greater ones to a people whom it had now become suitable to set free by love. Moreover, when the lesser are given to the lesser, and the greater to the greater, they are given by him who alone knows how to present to the human race the medicine suited to the occasion.
( At midnight there was a cry made; * Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
( Trim your lamps, ye wise Virgins. Behold the
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OR is it surprising that the greater precepts are given for the kingdom of heaven, and the lesser for an earthly kingdom, by that one and the same God
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who made heaven and earth. With respect, then, to the righteousness which is greater, it is said by the prophct: Thy righteousness standeth like the strong mountains. And this may well mean that the One Master alone fit to teach matters of so great importance teaches on a mountain.
( O truly blessed Mother Church, glorified by such grace of divine honour, and adorned with the blood of victorious Martyrs: * Thou art decked in the spotless purity of unbroken faith.
( Thou lackest neither roses nor lilies. Thou art.
Blessing May they whose. .
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HEN he teaches sitting, as pertains to the dignity of the instructor's office; and his disciples come to him, in order that they might be nearer in body for hearing his words, as they also approached in spirit to carry out his precepts. And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
The circumlocution before us, which, runs: And he opened his mouth, perhaps gracefully intimates by the mere pause that the sermon will be somewhat longer than usual, unless, perchance, it should not be without meaning, that now hc is said to have opened his own mouth, whereas under the old law he was accustomed to open the mouths of the prophets.
( Blessed are ye, all ye Saints of God, who have been counted worthy to become partakers with the heavenly host, and to enjoy the splendour of eternal light. * We therefore pray, be mindful of us, and vouchsafe to intercede for us to the Lord our God.
( Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven. We therefore.
¶ If this Feast shall come on a Sunday, then after the xij. Lesson of the Homily of the Sunday, the ( will be One Seraphim, which also shall be observed on the Octave Day.
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HAT, then, does he say? Blesscd are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. We read in Scripture concerning temporal things: All is vanity and presumption of spirit; but presumption of spirit means audacity and pride: usually also the proud are said to have great spirits; and rightly, since the wind also is called spirit. And hence it is written: Fire, hail, snow, ice, spirit of tempest. But who does not know that the proud are spoken of as puffed up, as though swelled out with wind? And hence that expression of the Apostle: Knowledge puffeth up. but charity edifieth. And the poor in spirit are rightly
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understood here as meaning the humble and God-fearing, that is, those who have not a spirit which puffeth up.
(. I saw an Angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four Angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying: Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. * And I heard the number of them which were sealed, and there were an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
( And they shall see his face, and the name of his Father shall be written on their foreheads. And I. Glory be. And I.
The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to S. Matthew Ch. 5. 1-12
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T that time: Jesus seeing the multitudes, went up mto a mountam: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven.
AT LAUDS, AND THROUGH THE HOURS
Antiphon 1. I beheld a great multitude * which no man could number, of all nations, standing before the throne. Psalm 93 Dominus regnavit and the rest.
Antiphon 2. And all the Angels * stood round about the throne, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God.
Antiphon 3. Thou hast redeemed us, * O Lord our God, by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; and hast made us unto our God a kingdom.
Antiphon 4. O bless the Lord, * all ye his chosen; keep a day of rejoicing, and give thanks unto him.
Antiphon 5. All his Saints * shall praise him, even the children of Israel, even the people that serveth him: such honour have all his Saints.
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EHOLD, I John saw another Angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four Angels, to whom
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it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Short ( Be glad, O ye righteous, * And rejoice in the Lord. Be glad. ( And be joyful,all ye that are true of heart. And rejoice. Glory be. Be glad.
Hymn E.H. 249 Jesu, Salvator sæculi
O SAVIOUR JESU, not alone 4 For souls polluted intercede
We plead for help before thy throne; Thy Martyrs, hallowed in their deed,
Thy Mother's love shall aid our prayer Confessors high in priestly power,
To win for us that healing care. And they who have the virgin dower,
2 For souls defaulting supplicate 5 Let all who served thy Church belo,v,
All orders of the Angel state, And now thy heavenly freedom know,
The Patriarchs in line to thee, Give heed to help our lingering strife
The Prophets' goodly company. And claim for us the crown of life,
3 For souls in guilt ensnared pray To God the Father, God the Son,
The Baptist, herald of thy way, And God the Spirit, Three in One,
The wielder of tho heavonly keys, All honour, praise, and glory be
The apostolic witnesses, From age to age eternally. Amen.
( Let the Saints be joyful with glory. ( Let them rejoice in their beds.
On Benedictus, Antiphon. The glorious company * of the Apostles praise thee; the goodly fellowship of the Prophets praise thee; the white-robed army of Martyrs praise thee; with one voice do all the elect acknowledge thee: O blessed Trinity, one only God.
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LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who in one solemnity hast vouchsafed unto us to venerate the merits of all thy Saints: we beseech thee; that, at the intercession of so great a multitude, thou wouldest bestow upon us, who entreat thee, the abundance of thy mercy. Through.
AT TERCE
Antiphon. And all the Angels.
Chapter Behold, I John.
( Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord.
( And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.
AT SEXT
Antiphon.Thou hast redeemed us.
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FTER this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne,
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and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands.
( Let the righteous rejoice before God.
( Let them also be merry and joyful.
AT NONE
Antiphon. All his Saints.
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LESSING, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving,and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
( The righteous live for evermore. ( Their reward also is with the Lord.
AT VESPERS
All as in first, except the Psalms, the (, (, and Antiphon on Magnificat.
Psalms 110, 112, 113, and in the last place 116, vv.10-16 Credidi, p. lvj.
Chapter Behold, I John, Hymn Christe, Redemptor, p. 1300.
( Let the Saints be joyful with glory. ( Let them rejoice in their beds.
On Magnificat, Antiphon. O how glorious * is the kingdom wherein all the Saints rejoice with Christ; arrayed in white robes, they follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth.
Collect Almighty and everlasting God, as above.
When Let us bless the Lord has been said, Vespers of the Dead are said, beginning with the Antiphon I will walk, which is said entire before and after the Psalm, and likewise also the other Antiphons, after the manner of Doubles.
The Psalm 116 Dilexi,and all the rest, as in Vespers of the Dead, below, except for Psalm 146 Lauda, anima mea, Dominum, which is not said, and after Our Father: is said only the Collect O God, the Creator, with its ((, as is there noted.
¶ If the first day after the Feast of all Saints shall be a Sunday, the Office is of it, as in the general Rubrics, and the Office of the Dead is translated to the following Monday, so that after Vespers of Sunday shall be said Vespers of the Dead,and the Matins after Lauds of the Monday,which will be the third day within the Octave.
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The Second of November
Second day within the Octave of All Saints
Semidouble
AT MATINS
Invitatory.- The Lord, the King of kings, O come, let us worship: * For the Lord himself is the crown of all the Saints. Psalm 95 Venite
Hymn Christe, Redemptor omnium., p. 1853
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IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
Antiphon. The Lord knoweth * the way of the righteous, who doth exercise himself in his law day and night. Psalms of the occurrent Feria.
Antiphon on the ij. day (which happens to be of the Octave) Let all them * that put their trust in thee rejoice, O Lord: they shall ever be giving of thanks because thou defendest them; they that love thy Name shall be joyful in thee
Antiphon on the iij. day. They that have done * the thing which is right, O Lord, shall dwell in thy tabernacle, and rest upon thy holy hill.
Antiphon on the iv. day. O love the Lord, * all ye his Saints, for the Lord preserveth them that are faithful.
Antiphon on the v. day. O fear the Lord, * ye that are his Saints, for they that fear him lack nothing; for, behold, the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
Antiphon on the vj. day. O Lord God of hosts, * blessed are all they that put their trust in thee; no good thing shalt thou withhold from them that live a godly life; they will be alway praising thee
On Monday and Thursday
( Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord.
( And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.
Our Father. Absolution. Hear, O Lord.
First three Responsories of the first Nocturn of the Feast.
On Tuesday and Friday
( Let the righteous rejoice before God.
( Let them also be merry and joyful.
Absolution May his mercy
Responsories of the second Nocturn.
Wednesday and Saturday
( The righteous live for evermore.
( Their reward also is with the Lord.
Absolution From the chains
Responsories of the iij. Nocturn.
Blessings
1.. May he bless us. 2. May they whose Feast. 3. May the King of Angels.
From the Sermon by the venerable Bede, Priest.
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ITH what a wide embrace doth the heavenly city receive those who return from battle, meeting them as they bear trophies from the vanquished
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enemy. With triumphant men come women also, who who have conquered both the world and their sex, and soldiers of twin glory, virgins,with boys, whose courage surpasses their tender years: and also a multitude of other faithful shall enter the royal court of heaven, who have maintained sincerity of faith, and peace with unshaken discipline of heavenly precepts.
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HEREFORE come now, brethren, let us step out on the way to life, and return to the heavenly city, in which we are enrolled, and made citizens. We are not strangers, but fellow-citizens with the Saints, and of the household of God, and also heirs of him, and joint-heirs with Christ. Boldness shall open to us the gates of this city: and confidence shall make visible its wide entrance. Let us consider therefore the well-known blessedness of that city, so far as we are able to consider it: For how it truly is, no word shall suffice to comprehend it.
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HEREOF it is said in some place: that there sorrow, and sadness, and sighing shall flee away. What more blessed than that life, where there is no fear of poverty, nor weakness of ill-health? None suffers, none is angry: none envies, no avarice burns: no desire for fame beats there, nor ambition for power. No fear there of the devil, no snares of demons, the fear of hell is afar off: there shall be no death of body or of soul: but life joyful with the reward of immortality.
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Antiphon on the j. day (which happens to be of the Octave) The Lord * hath chosen to himself the men that were godly, and hath heard them when they called upon him.
Antiphon on the ij. day How excellent * is thy Name, O Lord, who hast crowned thy Saints with glory and honour, and makest them to have dominion, of the works of thy hands.
Antiphon on the iij. day This is the generation * of them that seek the Lord: even of them that seek thy face, O Jacob
Antiphon on the iv. day Be glad, * O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart
Antiphon on the v. day O Lord, * thou hast been the hope of thy Saints, and a strong tower for them: thou hast given an heritage unto those that fear thy Name; they shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever,
Antiphon on the vj. day. O ye that love the Lord, * rejoice in the Lord, and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.
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HE Lord rendered to the righteous a reward of their labours, guided them in a marvellous way, and was unto them for a cover by day, and a light of stars in the night season.
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( The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God.
( And there shall no torment touch them.
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LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who in one solemnity hast vouchsafed unto us to venerate the merits of all thy Saints: we beseech thee; that, at the intercession of so great a multitude, thou wouldest bestow upon us, who entreat thee, the abundance of thy mercy. Through.
At Lauds and the other Hours, all as on the day of the Feast.
After Lauds of the Day, when Let us bless the Lord has been said, immediately Matins of the Dead begins with the Invitatory with the Psalm 95 Venite, and all the Nocturns, in which the Antiphons are doubled, and the ninth Responsory Deliver me, O Lord, from death eternal is said.
At Lauds likewise the Antiphons are doubled, and at the end of Lauds Psalm 130 De Profundis is not said, but Our Father having been said, the Prayers are said and the Collect O God, the Creator, as above in Vespers.
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The Third of November
Third day within the Octave of All Saints
IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
Antiphon. Let all them * that put their trust in thee rejoice, O Lord: they shall ever be giving of thanks because thou defendest them; they that love thy Name shall be joyful in thee. Ferial Psalms.
From a Sermon by S. Bede the Venerable, Priest
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N the heavenly city there shall be no discord for ever, but all things in accord, all things in agreement; because there will be one harmony of all the Saints, one peace, and one joy. Tranquil are all things there, and all at rest. Unfailing is the light, not that of earth, but so much thc brighter as it is more blest than ours:because that city, as we read, shall not need the light of the sun, for the Lord Almighty shall give it light, and the Lamb is the light thereof. There the Saints shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
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HEREFORE there is no night there, no darkness, no gathering of clouds, no sharpness of cold or heat; but there shall be such temperateness in all things
as eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man,
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except of those who are counted worthy to enjoy it, whose names are written in the Book of Life, who have both washed their robes in the Blood of the Lamb, and are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night. There is no old age there, no wretchedness of old age, where all come unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.
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UT above all these things is the companionship of the choirs of Angels and Archangels, Thrones and Dominations, Principalities and Powers, and the enjoyment of thc fellowship of all the celestial Virtues; the beholding of the columns of the Saints, flashing brighter than the stars: the Patriarchs, aflame with faith: the Prophets, rejoicing in hope: the Apostles set over the twelve tribes of Israel judging the whole world; the Martyrs radiant with their bright wreaths of victory, the throng of Virgins, while-robed and bearing garlands.
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Antiphon. How excellent * is thy Name, O Lord, who hast crowned thy Saints with glory and honour, and makest them to have dominion, of the works of thy hands. Ferial Psalms
At Vespers, commemoration of SS.Vitalis and Agricola, Martyrs.
Antiphon, p. xlviij. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven, who despised worldly living : who have won the rewards of the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb.
( Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord.
(.And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.
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RANT, we beseech thee, almighty God: that we, who devoutly celebrate the festival of thy holy Martyrs Vitalis and Agricola, may be aided by their intercession with thee. Through.
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The Fourth of November
Fourth day within the Octave of all Saints.
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IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
Antiphon. They that have done * the thing which is right, O Lord, shall dwell in thy tabernacle, and rest upon thy holy hill. Ferial Psalms.
From the Semon by the venerable Bede, Priest.
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OW of the King, who dwells in the mildst of his Saints, no word suffices to tell, for all speech and all understanding fall short of that comeliness, that beauty, that power, that glory, that magnificence, that majesty. For beyond all the glorious appearing of the Saints is the ineffable vision of himself and the radiant splendour of his majesty. For it would behove us rather to suffer torments every day, to endure hell itself for a little time, so that we might be worthy to see Christ coming in glory and to be numbered among his Saints. Would it not be meet to suffer all things grievous that we might be counted partakers in such great good and such great glory ?
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HAT, beloved brethren, will be the glory of the righteous, what the great rejoicing of the Saints, when every face shall shine as the sun, when the Lord in the kingdom of his Father shall begin to set in order and to number his own people and to render the rewards promised for the merits and works of each one; to bestow heavenly things for earthly, eternal things for temporal, great things for little, to bring the Saints to the vision of the Father's glory, and to make them sit down in heavenly places, that God may be all in all; to grant the boon of eternity and immortality to those who love him; and to restore to paradise those whom he had renewed by his life-giving blood; to open the kingdom of heaven according to his faithful and true promises?
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ET us cleave to these things with our minds, let us grasp them with our entire faith, love them with our whole heart, and attain them by means of great and incessant labour. The matter lies in the power of the doer, for the kingdom of heaven suffers violence. This, O man, namely, the heavenly kingdom, costs no other price than thyself; it is worth as much as thou art; give thyself, and thou shalt have it. Why art thou troubled concerning the price? Christ gave himself that he might gain thee for a kingdom to God the Father; just so do thou give thyself, that thou mayest be his kingdom, and that sin may not reign in thy mortal body, but the spirit reign for the attainment of life.
For the holy Martyrs Vitalis and Agricola.
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ITALIS, and his master Agricola, were arrested at Bologna for preaching Jesus Christ, during the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian: and the more Vitalis was tempted by pleadings and threats to change his mind, so much the more he professed himself the worshipper and servant of Christ, so that he was
tormented with various tortures, and constantly bearing all, while praying he gave up his spirit to God. And Agricola, whose torment had been delayed to see if he might be moved by the tortures of his servant and be willing to renounce Christ,
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was confirmed the more by his example. And so he was fixed to a cross and became a companion and equal to his servant Vitalis in his noble martyrdom. Their bodies, having been buried in the cemetery of the Jews, were found by Saint Ambrose and translated to a holy and honourable place.
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Antiphon. This is the generation * of them that seek the Lord: even of them that seek thy face, O Jacob. Ferial Psalms.
In Lauds commemoration is made of SS. Vitalis and Agricola, Martyrs.
Antiphon. The very hairs of your head are all numbered: fear ye not, therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
( Let the Saints be joyful with glory. ( Let them rejoice in their beds.
Collect Grant, we beseech thee, as above in I Vespers.
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The Fifth of November
Fifth day within the Octave of All Saints.
IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
Antiphon. O love the Lord, * all ye his Saints, for the Lord preserveth them that are faithful. Ferial Psalms.
Sermon by S. Bede the Venerable, Priest
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ET it be our joy to look forward to gaining the palm of saving works. Let us gladly and eagerly strive in this contest for righteousness; let us run, with God and Christ seeing us; and let us who have already begun to rise above this life and the world not slacken our pace for any hankering after worldly things. If the last day shall find us running swiftly and without hindrance in this race, the Lord will never fail to reward us after our deserving.
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OR he who will give a red crown to those suffering under persecution, the same will bestow a white one to those triumphing in peace, as a reward for their righteousness. For neither Abraham nor Isaac nor Jacob was slain; and yet, deservedly honoured for their faith and righteousness, they were found worthy to be counted the first of the Patriarchs; and whoever is found faithful, righteous and praiseworthy shall sit down with them at the banquet. We need to remember that we must not do our own will, but God's; because he who does God's will abides for ever, even as he abides forever.
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HEREFORE, beloved, with an honest heart, firm faith, strong courage, and perfect charity let us be ready to fulfil the will of God, bravely keeping his commandments; keeping innocence in simplicity, concord in charity, temperance in humility, diligence in service, zeal in helping the distressed, mercy in cherishing the poor, constancy in defending the truth, discretion in allotting discipline, that no example of good deeds be wanting in us. For these are the footprints left for our guidance by the Saints on their way home to the heavenly country: that we, following in their steps, might also attain to their joy.
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Antiphon. Be glad, * O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. Ferial Psalms.
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The Sixth of November
Sixth day within the Octave of All Saints
IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
Antiphon on the v. day. O fear the Lord, * ye that are his Saints, for they that fear him lack nothing; for, behold, the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers. Ferial Psalms.
** Homily of S. John Chrysostom
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S is well known to all, the glory of the Martyrs is celebrated by the people of God (such being the divine will) to this end, that to them due honour may be paid, and to us may be shown, by the favour of Christ, examples of courage; while then we behold these celebrations, let us understand how great is their glory in heaven, whose festivals are thus honoured on earth; may we ourselves be stirred up to show forth the like example, an equal courage, the same devotion and faith: that so, Christ helping us, we may fight and conquer the foe, and thus having shared the victory of these Saints, we may triumph together with them in the kingdom of heaven.
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HAT man, desiring to partake of their reward, would not first set himself to acquire their constancy, to imitate their faith, and the courage with which they suffered; would not find, or seek to find, such glory by likening his life to theirs? For, though he were not able to resemble them in martyrdom, at least he might show himself worthy by his good deeds to be honoured with so great a gift.
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For a most loving God is with us, and will grant to such of his children as desire it either martyrdom itself or, without a Martyr's death, the heavenly reward with his Saints.
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HOUGH a sinner is but weakened by adversity, it is in trials that the just man finds his strength.Thus did the Saints wage war against sin; thus, in striving they grew more strong, and in dying they won the victory. No athlete earns a reputation for great strength without a struggle, none is crowned unless he win. No soldier overcomes the enemy without a battle; none wins the favour of the emperor without going to war. You have, O Christian, arms sufficient wherewith to fight the foe; you have weapons most powerful, with which to war against enemies.
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Antiphon. O Lord, * thou hast been the hope of thy Saints, and a strong tower for them: thou hast given an heritage unto those that fear thy Name; they shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever. Ferial Psalms.
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The Seventh of November
Seventh day within the Octave of All Saints
IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
Antiphon on the vj. day. O Lord God of hosts, * blessed are all they that put their trust in thee; no good thing shalt thou withhold from them that live a godly life; they will be alway praising thee. Ferial Psalms.
Sermon by Saint John Chrysostom.
Lesson j Sermon on the Martyrs, Vol. 3.
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F anyone with reverent love marvels at the merits of the Saints, and discourses with constant praise on the glories of the righteous, let him imitate their holy character and their righteousness; since to whom the merit of any Saint is well pleasing, to him equally ought obedience in the service of God to be well pleasing. Wherefore if he praises, let him imitate, or, if he is unwilling to imitate, let him not praise; for whoso praises another ought himself to live worthy of praise; and whoso marvels at the merits of the Saints should himself be marvellous in his holiness of life. For if we love the righteous and the faithful because we perceive in them righteousness and faith, we too can be what they are, if we do what they do.
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OR it is not hard for us to imitate their deeds; since we behold such deeds done by those of old time without any preceding example. They were not themselves emulous of others, but became examples to us of virtue that we should emulate; so that while we profit by them, and others in turn profit by us, Christ will be unceasingly glorified in his holy Church by his servants. Thus from the beginning of the world, innocent Abel is slain; Enoch, pleasing to God, is translated: Noah is found righteous. Abraham is proved faithful; Moses is renowned as meek, Joshua as chaste; David as humble; Elijah was taken up; Daniel was holy; the three Children were given victory.
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HE Apostles, the disciples' of Christ, are accounted teachers of the faithful. Taught by them, Confessors fight courageously; Martyrs, made perfect, are triumphant; and the Christian hosts, clad in the armour of God, are constantly vanquishing the devil. In them we ever behold equal virtues, varied conflicts, and glorious victories. Wherefore thou, O Christian, art an unmanly soldier, if thou thinkest that thou canst conquer without a struggle and triumph without a conflict. Put forth thy strength, fight bravely, contend boldly in that warfare.
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IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Antiphon. O ye that love the Lord, * rejoice in the Lord, and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness. Ferial Psalms.
At Vespers, a Double, and all is said as in first Vespers of the Feast, and commemoration is made of the Four Holy Crowned Martyrs.
Antiphonj. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven, who despised worldly living: who have won the rewards of the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb.
( Let the Saints be joyful with glory. ( Let them rejoice in their beds.
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RANT, we beseech thee, a1mighty God: that, as we have known thy glorious Martyrs to be constant in their confession, so we may perceive their loving intercession for us with thee. Through.
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THE EIGHTH OF NOVEMBER
ON THE OCTAVE OF ALL SAINTS
DOUBLE
All as on the Feast, except the following.
In the first Nocturn Lessons from the occurrent Scripture.
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IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
From the Book by S. Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr, On Mortality
Lesson v At the end.
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E ought to consider, dearest brethren, we ought indeed to retain in our meditations, that we have renounced the world, and are continuing here, for this mean season, as strangers and pilgrims. Let us welcome the day which makes over each of us to his own resting-place; which, aftcr rescuing us hence, and ridding us of the chains of earth, places us back in paradise, and in the heavenly kingdom. What man that is journeying abroad, doth not hasten back to his native land? Who that is speeding a voyage toward those he loves, longs not with more ardour for a prosperous wind, that so he may embrace his friends the sooner?
( The Lord's forerunner cometh, of whom the Lord himself bore witness, saying: * Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist.
( This is that prophet, and more than a prophet, of whom the Lord said. Among.
Lesson vj
P
ARADISE we are to reckon as our native land; Patriarchs are now our parents: wherefore not haste and run, to behold our Country, to salute our Parents? It is a large and loving company who expect us there: parents, brothers, children, and a manifold and numerous assembly longing after us, who having security of their own immortality, still feel anxiety for our salvation.
( These are they who, while yet they lived in the flesh, planted the Church in their own blood. * They drank of the Lord's cup, and became the friends of God.
( Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words into the ends of the world. They drank.
Lesson vij
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HAT a common gladness, both to them and to us, when we pass into their presence and their embrace! and O sweet heavenly realms, where death can never terrify, and life can never end! Ah, perfect and perpetual bliss! There is the glorious company of the Apostles: there is the assembly of Prophets exulting; there is the innumerable multitude of Martyrs, crowned after their victory of strife and passion.
( O come, my Saints, who in the flesh did have sore conflict. * And I will render unto you a reward of your labours.
( Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom. And I.
Lesson viij
1872
T
HERE are the Virgins triumphant, who have overcome, by vigour of continency, the concupiscence of the flesh and body; there are merciful men, obtaining mercy, who fulfilled the works of righteousness by dealing food and bounty to the poor, and in obedience to the instructions of the Lord, translated the inheritance of earth into the treasuries of heaven. To these, dearest brethren, let us with eager longing hasten: let it be the portion which we desire, speedily to be among them, speedily to be gone to Christ.
( Benedict, thou most holy Confessor of Christ, thou Father and Guide of monks: * Intercede for us and for the salvation of all men.
( Assist thy devout people with thy holy intercession, that, aided by thy prayers, they may attain to the heavenly kingdom. Intercede. Glory be. Intercede.
IN THE THIRD NOCTURN
The Lesson from the Holy Gospel according to S. Matthew
Lesson ix Ch. 5
A
T that time: Jesus seeing the multitudes, went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him. And the rest.
Homily by S. Augustine, Bishop On the Sermon on the Mount Bk. 1 Ch. 5
B
LESSED are ye, says he, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven. Let anyone who is seeking after the delights of this world and the riches of temporal things under the Christian name, consider that our blessedness is within; as it is said of the soul of the Church by tile mouth of the prophet: The King's daughter is all glorious within.
( At midnight there was it cry made; * Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
( Trim your lamps, ye wise virgins. Behold, the.
Lesson x
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OR outward revilings, and persecutions, and disparagements are promised; and yet, from these things there is a great reward in heaven, which is felt in the heart of those enduring them, of those who can now say: We glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope; and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our heart by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
( O truly blessed Mother Church, glorified by such grace of divine honour, and adorned with the blood of victorious Martyrs: * Thou art decked in the spotless purity of unbroken faith.
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( Thou lackest neither roses nor lilies. Thou art.
Lesson xj
F
OR it is not simply the endurance of such things that is advantageous, but the bearing of such things for the Name of Christ, not only with tranquil mind, but even with exultation. For many heretics, deceiving souls by means of the Christian name, endure many such things, but they are excluded from the reward on this account, that it is not said merely: Blessed are they which are persecuted; but it is added: For righteousness' sake. Now, where there is no soundness in the faith, there can be no righteousness, for: The just shall live by faith. Neither let schismatics promise themselves anything of that reward; for similarly, where there is no love, there cannot be righteousness, for: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour; and if they possessed it, they would not tear asunder his Body, which is the Church.
( Blessed are ye, all ye Saints of God, who have been counted worthy to become partakers with the heavenly host, and to enjoy the splendour of eternal light. * We therefore pray, be mindful of us, and vouchsafe to intercede for us to the Lord our God.
( Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven. We therefore.
For the Four holy Crowned Martyrs.
Lesson xij
S
EVERUS, Severianus, Carpophorus, and Victorinus, brethren, in the persecution of Diocletian, openly repudiating the worship of the gods, were beaten with leaden whips and while being beaten poured out their lives for the name of Christ. Their bodies were thrown out to the dogs, and when they had lain for a long ttme untouched by them, they were removed by the Christians and buried in a sandpit on the via Lavicana, three miles from the City, near the grave of the holy Martyrs Claudius, Nicostratus, Symphorianus, Castorius, and Simplicius: who had suffered under the same Emperor: because, being excellent sculptors, they could by no means be induced to make statues of the idols, and when they were brought before the image of the sun to worship it, they said they would never consent to worship the works of men's hands. Wherefore they were thrown in prison, and when they had remained there, with unaltered purpose, for many days, they were first scourged with scorpions, and then ,enclosed alive in leaden caskets, they were thrown in the river. There exists a Church in the City under the name of the Four Crowned Ones, whose names, for a long time unknown, were later divinely revealed: when the bodies not only of the former four but also of the latter five Martyrs were given honourable burial:and their festivity is celebrated on the eighth of November.
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( Theirs was a brotherhood indeed, whose ties no storm availed to sever: together they followed the Lord in the shedding of their blood. * Together they set at nought the royal palace, together they attained unto the kingdom of heaven.
( Behold how good and joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Together they. Glory be. Together they.
Gospel as on the Feast.
For commemoration of the Four Holy Crowned Martyrs.
Antiphon, p.lvij..The very hairs of your head are all numbered: fear ye not, therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
( Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord.
( And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.
Collect Grant, we beseech thee, as above in Vespers.
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THE NINTH OF NOVEMBER
THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF THE SAVIOUR
DOUBLE
At Vespers, from the Chapter all as in the Common of the Dedication of a Church, except the following.
COLLECT
O
GOD, who year by year renewest unto us the day of consecration of this thy holy temple,and dost ever bring us again in safety to thy sacred mysteries: graciously hear the prayers of thy people, and grant; that whosoever entereth this temple to ask for blessings may rejoice in the obtaining of all his petitions. Through.
And commemoration is made of the Octave of all Saints, as in II Vespers of the Feast.
Then of S. Theodore, Martyr.
Antiphon. This is a Martyr who strove for his Master's precepts, even unto death: and feared not the words of evil men; forasmuch as he was stablished on a sure foundation.
( Thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, O Lord.
(.And madest him to have dominion of the works of thy hands.
COLLECT
O
GOD, who dost encompass and protect us with the glorious con£ession of blessed Theodore, thy Martyr: grant us both to profit by his example,and to be supported by his intercession. Through.
1875
IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
From the book of the Revelation of blessed John the Apostle.
Lesson j Ch. 21
A
ND there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal.
( When the temple was dedicated the people sang praises, * And sweet in their mouths was the sound.
( The Lord's house is established in the top of the mountains, l and all nations shall flow into it. And sweet.
Lesson ij
A
ND she had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates,and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon,which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: on the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
( The Lord's house is established in the top of the mountains, and exalted above the hills: * And all nations shall flow unto it and say: Glory be to thee, O Lord.
( They shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring their sheaves with them. And all.
Lesson iij
A
ND he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof. And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.
( Bless, O Lord,this house which thou hast built for thy Name: whosoever shall come into this house and pray, * Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place.
( O Lord, if thy people turn and pray before thee in this house. Then hear
Lesson iv
A
ND he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. And the building of the wall of it was of jasper : and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
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( How dreadful is this place: this is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. * Surely the Lord is in this place, and I knew it not.
( Jacob dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it, and he said. Surely the. Glory be. Surely the.
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Lesson v
T
HE rites which the Church of Rome observes in consecrating Churches and altars were instituted by blessed Pope Sylvester I. For although from Apostolic times there were places dedicated to God, which by some were called Oratories, by others Churches, where assemblies were held on the first day of the week, and the Christian people was accustomed to pray, to hear the word of God, and to receive the Eucharist :yet they were not 'consecrated by such solemn rite, nor was there at that time erected in them an altar properly so- called, which, being anointed with chrism, would express the figure of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is our altar, victim, and priest.
( If they pray towards this house, * Forgive the sin of thy people, O God, and teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and glorify thy Name in this place.
( Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, thou that sittest upon the Cherubim. Forgive.
Lesson vj
B
UT when the Emperor Constantine obtained health and salvation through the sacrament of Baptism, then for the first time wide legal permission was given throughout the world for the Christians to build Churches: and he encouraged them to sacred building not only by edict but also by his example. For he both dedicated a Church to the Saviour in his own Lateran palace, and founded the neighbouring Basilica in the name of Saint John the Baptist, in that place where he himself was baptized by Saint Sylvester and cleansed from leprosy: the memory of its consecration is celebrated today, the day when for the first time in Rome a Church was publicly consecrated, and the image of the Saviour, depicted on the wall, was seen by the Roman people .
( How dreadful is this place. * This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
( This is the house of God, strongly builded, founded upon a sure rock. This is none other.
Lesson vij
1877
A
ND although blessed Sylvester later decreed in the consecration of the altar of the Prince of the Apostles, that henceforth altars should not be built except of stone: yet the altar of the Lateran Basilica was built of wood: which is not surprising. For since from Saint Peter to Sylvester, because of persecutions, the Pontiffs could not stay in a fixed place, they consecrated the holy things wherever necessity had driven them, whether in crypts, or in cemeteries, or in houses of the faithful, on that wooden altar, hollow like a box.
( And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and set up the stone for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it; and vowed a vow unto the Lord: * Surely this place is holy, and I knew it not.
( And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely this.
W
HEN peace returned to the Church, Saint Sylvester, in honour of the Prince of the Apostles, who is said to have sacrificed upon it, and the other Popes, who had used it up to that time to perform the mysteries, placed it in the first Lateran Church and decreed that themceforth none but the Pope of Rome should celebrate Mass thereon. In the course of time the same Church suffered damage and ruin from fire, pillage, and earthquakes besides, and was repaired by the unceasing care of the Supreme Pontiffs. (( Finally it was restored by a complete rebuilding, and on April 28, 1726 Pope Benedict XIII, of the Order of Preachers, consecrated it with solemn rites, and decreed that the memory of that celebration should be observed today.))
( How amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts. My soul hath a desire and longing * To enter into thy courts, O Lord.
( They that dwell in thy house, O Lord, will be alway praising thee. To enter. Glory be. To enter.
In the third Nocturn Homily on the Gospel, Jesus entered, as in the Common of the Dedication of a Church, p. clij.
For Saint Theodore, Martyr
Lesson xij
T
HEODORE, a Christian soldier, arrested under the Emperor Maximian for having burnt a temple of the idols, was offered by the prefect remission of punishment if he repented of the deed and denounced the faith of Christ, but persevering constantly in confession of the faith, he was sent to prison, where he was torn with claws until his ribs were exposed, as he joyfully sang: I will bless the Lord at all times. So he was thrown on a burning pyre, and gave up his soul to Christ in prayer and divine praises, on the ninth of November: and his body was wrapped in a shroud and buried on her estate by the matron Eusebia.
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( This is a Martyr who strove for his Master' s precepts, even unto death, and feared not the words of evil men: * Forasmuch as he was stablished on a sure foundation.
( This is he which hated his life in this world, and is come unto life eternal. Forasmuch. Glory be. Forasmuch.
In Lauds commemoration is made of Saint Theodore, Martyr.
Antiphon. He that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
( The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree.
( And shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus.
Collect O God, who dost encompass, as above.
In II Vespers commemoration is made of the following, etc., as below.
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The Tenth of Novenber
S. Justus, Bishop and Confessor
Semidouble
All from the Common of a Confessor Bishop, p. lxix, except the following.
’ The Lord loved him, and adorned him. + He clothed him with a robe of glory.
On Magnificat, Antiphon. O thou Priest and Bishop, * thou worker of mighty works, thou good shepherd of the people, pray unto the Lord for us.
COLLECT
G
RANT, we beseech thee, almighty God: that the venerable solemnity of blessed N. thy Confessor and Bishop may increase our devotion and set forward our salvation. Through.
Then commemoration is made of SS. Tryphon and his Companions, MM.
Antiphon. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven,who despised worldly living: who have won the rewards of the kingdom, and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb.
( Be glad,O ye righteous,and rejoice in the Lord.
( .And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.
COLLECT
G
RANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we, ever keeping the feast of thy holy Martyrs, Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha: may through their intercession perceive the benefit of thy protection. Through.
In the j. Nocturn, Lessons from the occurrent Scripture.
1879
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Lesson v
J
USTUS, a monk, a disciple of Gregory the Great, was sent by him with Mellitus to England, and first was ordained Bishop of Rochester by blessed Augustine, Archbishop of Canterbury: but when Augustine died, and that people had relapsed into idotatry, Justus and Mellitus Bishop of London went back to Gaul, so as not to expend a great deal of work in vain: whence they were later recalled by Laurentius, who had succeeded blessed Augustine in his See, and were commanded to return to building up their Churches.
( I have found David my servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him: * My hand shall hold him fast.
( The enemy shall not be able to do him violence, the son of wickedness shall not hurt him. My hand.
Lesson vj
S
O Justus returned to the city of Rochester which he had ruled, continued many
labours for Christ, and shone with many miracles. At last, when Mellitus, who had succeeded Laurentius as Archbishop of Canterbury, was taken from among men, Justus succeeded him in his place, and consecrated Romanus as Bishop of Rochester instead of himself, having received authority to ordain Bishops from Pope Boniface, from whom he also received the Pallium.
( have laid help upon one that is mighty: I have exalted one chosen out of the people: * My hand shall hold him fast.
( I have found David my servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him. My hand
Lesson vij
A
ND this is the beginning of the letters of Pope Boniface: Boniface to our dearest brother Justus. How devoutly and also how vigilantly your fraternity has laboured for the Gospel of Christ, is revealed not only by the tenor of the letter sent by you, but indeed the progress granted from on high to your labour. And later: Moreover we, animated by the spirit of kindliness, have sent the pallium to thy fraternity at the hands of him who is carrying these letters present; granting thee also the ordination of Bishops as occasion may require, that the Gospel of Christ may be spread by the preaching of many within all the nations which are not yet converted
( This is he which wrought great wonders before God,and the whole earth is full of his teaching. * May he pray for all people, that their sins may be forgiven unto them.
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( This is he which hated his life in this world, and is come unto life eternal. May he pray.
Lesson viij
A
T length Justus, after he had with great fruitfulness and eternal merit confirmed the English peoples and their king in the Catholic faith, and attracted the neighbouring ones also to the society of faith, so as to attain, in agreement with his name of Justus, to the crown of righteousness and justice, being called from this life to that which is eternal, reposed on the tenth of October, around the year of our Lord six hundred and thirty two.
( The Lord guided the righteous in right paths, and shewed him the kingdom of God, gave him knowledge of holy things, * Made him rich in his travels,
( Defended him from his enemies, and kept him safe from those that lay in wait. Made him. Glory be. Made him.
In the iij. Nocturn, Homily on the Gospel, A man travelling, p. lxxxj.
For SS. Tryphon, etc.
Lesson xij
T
RYPHON, when Decius was Emperor, preaching the faith of Jesus Christ, tried to lead all to the worship of him, and was arrested by the attendants of Decius, and first tortured on the rack, and torn with iron claws; then fixed feet uppermost in burning fetters and beaten with clubs, and burned by flaming torches
which were applied. The tribune Respicius, seeing him bear all this bravely, was converted to the faith of the Lord Christ, and straightway professed openly that he was a Christian. He was variously tormented and together with Tryphon dragged to the image of Jupiter: which statue collapse as Tryphon prayed. So they were most cruelly bruised with leaden whips, and obtained a most noble martyrdom on the tenth of Novenber. On the same day a certain virgin whose name was Nympha, testifying in a loud voice that Jesus Christ was the true God, united the palm of martyrdom and the crown of virginity.
In Lauds commemoration is made of the holy Martyrs Tryphon, Respicius and Nympha.
Antiphon. The very hairs of your head are all numbered: fear ye not, therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
( Let the Saints be joyful with glory. (. Let them rejoice in their beds.
Collect Grant, as above in Vespers.
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THE ELEVENTH OF NOVEMBER
1881
SAINT MARTIN, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR
GREATER DOUBLE
AT VESPERS
Antiphon His disciples, with the rest from Lauds below. Psalms of Sunday. Chapter, Short (, Hymn and ( from the Common of a Confessor Bishop.
( The Lord loved him and adorned him. ( He clothed him with a robe of glory.
On Magnificat, Antiphon. O blessed man, * whose righteous soul possesseth Paradise; whereat the Angels triumph, the Archangels are jubilant: thee the choir of Saints proclaimeth, the throng of Virgins inviteth, saying, Abide with us for ever.
COLLECT
O
GOD, who seest that we stand not in our own strength: mercifully grant; that, by the intercession of blessed Martin, thy Confessor and Bishop, we may be defended against all adversities. Through.
And commemoration is made of S. Mennas, Martyr.
Antiphon. This is a Martyr who strove for his Master's precepts, even unto death: and feared not the words of evil men, forasmuch as he was stablished on a sure foundation.
( Thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, O Lord.
( And madest him to have dominion of the works of thy hands.
COLLECT
G
RANT, we beseech thee, almighty God: that we, who devoutly celebrate the birthday of blessed Mennas thy Martyr, may by his intercession be stablished in the love of thy name. Through.
AT MATINS
Invitatory.- For the witness of blessed Martin * Let us praise our God. Psalm 95, Venite. Hymn Iste Confessor, p. lxxj-.
IN THE FIRST NOCTURN
Antiphon. Martin, * still a catechumen, has clothed me in this garment. Psalm 1 Beatus vir and the rest, p. lxxj.
Antiphon. Martin confessed * the faith of the Holy Trinity, and received the grace of baptism. Psalm 2 Quare fremuerunt
Antiphon. Not with the protection * of a buckler, nor of a helmet, but with the sign of the cross, will I pierce the hosts of the enemy. Psalm 4 Cum invocarem
Antiphon. I trust in thc Lord, that at your prayers my daughter will be healed.
Psalm 5 Verba mea auribus
Antiphon. When Tetradius knew thc power of God, he attained unto the grace of
baptism. Psalm 8 Domine, Dominus noster
Antiphon. O man of worth past telling, through whom so many miracles shine forth before us. Psalm 11 In Domino confido
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( The Lord loved him and adorned him. ( He clothed him with a robe of glory.
Lessons, This is a true saying, from the Common, p. lxxvj
( j. This is that Martin whom the Lord chose to be an High Priest unto himself, he upon whom the Lord vouchsafed to bestow favour like as upon the Apostles: * So that in the power of the Divine Trinity, he prevailed gloriously three times to raise the dead to life.
( Martin confessed the faith of the Holy Trinity. So that.
( ij. Lord, if I am still needed by thy people, I do not refuse to toil on. * Thy will be done.
( With eyes and hands ever lifted towards heaven, he never let his mighty spirit slacken in prayer. Thy will.
( iij. O how blessed a man was Bishop Martin * He neither feared to die, nor refused to live.
( Lord, if I am still needed by thy people, I do not refuse to toil on. He neither.
( iv. While blessed Martin was offering up the Mysteries, * A ball of fire appeared over his head.
( While he made supplications to God, and prayed earnestly for the whole flock committed to his care. A ball. Glory be. A ball.
IN THE SECOND NOCTURN
Antiphon. The Lord Jesus Christ * did not say that he would come in purple and adorned with a crown. Psalm 15 Domine, quis habitabit? and the rest, p. lxxv
Antiphon. While blessed Martin * was offering up the Mysteries, a ball of fire appeared over his head. Psalm 21 Domine, in virtute tua
Antiphon. Let me look * towards heaven, he said, that my spirit may be directed to the Lord: let the enemy find no evil in me, but let Abraham's bosom receive me. Psalm 24
Antiphon. O Martin, Priest of God, the heavens lie open unto you, and the kingdom of my Father. Psalm 96
Antiphon. O Martin, Priest of God and worthy shepherd, pray unto the Lord for us. Psalm 97
Antiphon. The crowd followed * the body of blessed Martin to the place of burial to the sound of hymns from heaven. Psalm 98
( The Lord chose him for a priest unto himself.
( To offer unto him the sacrifice of praise.
Lesson v
1883
M
ARTIN was born at Sabaria in Pannonia (the modern Hungary). When he was ten years old he fled to a church, against his parents' wishes, and had himself enrolled as a catechumen. When he was fifteen years old he became a soldier, and served first in the army of Constantius, and then of Julian. At one time, at Amiens, a poor, illclad beggar asked an alms in the name of Christ. and since Martin had nothing at hand to give him save his weapons and clothing, he divided his military cloak, and gave the poor man half. The following night Christ appeared to him clad in that half cloak, saying these words: Martin, still a catechumen, has clothed me in this garment.
( With eyes and hands ever lifted towards heaven, * He never let his mighty spirit slacken in prayer.
( While blessed Martin was offering up the Mysteries, a ball of fire appeared over his head. He never.
Lesson vj
A
T the age of eighteen Martin was baptized, whereupon he gave up his military career, and betook himself to Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, who made him an acolyte. He was later made Bishop of Tours, and built a monastery, where, in great sanctity, he lived for some time together with eighty monks.
( Blessed Martin knew of his death long before it came to pass, and he told the brethren: * That the dissolution of his body was approaching, for he knew himself to be already breaking up.
( His bodily strength suddenly began to give way, and he called his disciples together, and told them. That the.
Lesson vij
S
OME years later, Martin fell sick of a grievous fever, at the town of Cande, in his diocese, and he fervently prayed God that he would set him free from the prison house of the flesh. When his disciples heard this, they asked: Why would you forsake us, Father? Under whose care would you leave us in our misery? Martin, moved by their plea, prayed thus to God: O Lord, If I am still needed by thy people, I do not refuse to toil on.
( His disciples said unto blessed Martin: Why would you forsake us Father? Under whose care would you leave us in our misery? * For ravening wolves will break in upon your flock.
( We know that you desire to be with Christ, but your reward is ccrtain. Rather have pity on us whom you are leaving behind. For.
Lesson viij
1884
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