(c) Antiphon.

Psalm 1. (1)

(c) Antiphon.

(d) Antiphon.

Psalm 2. (2)

NOCTURN I.

Whither speedest thou without thy son, O my father? Whither, holy Priest, hurriest thou without attendant?

Blessed is the man, that hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners: and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful.

But his delight is in the law of the Lord: and in his law will he exercise himself day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the water-side: that will bring forth his fruit in due season.

His leaf also shall not wither: and look, whatsoever he doeth, it shall prosper.

As for the ungodly, it is not so with them: but they are like the chaff, which the wind scattereth away from the face of the earth.

Therefore the ungodly shall not be able to stand in the judgment: neither the sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

But the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: and the way of the ungodly shall perish. Glory be, &c.

Whither speedest thou, without thy son, O my father? Whither, holy Priest, hurriest thou without attendant?

Forsake me not, O holy father, for I have just laid out those treasures which thou gavest me in trust.

Why do the heathen so furiously rage together: and why do the people imagine a vain thing?

The kings of the earth stand up, and the rulers take counsel together: against the Lord, and against his Anointed.

Let us break their bonds asunder: and cast away their cords from us.

He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath: and vex them in his sore displeasure.

Yet have I set my King: upon my holy hill of Sion.

I will preach the law, whereof the Lord hath said unto me: Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Desire of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession.

(d) Antiphon.

(e) Antiphon.

Psalm 3. (3)

(e) Antiphon.

Thou shalt bruise them with a rod of iron: and break them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings; be learned, ye that are judges of the earth.

Serve the Lord in fear: and rejoice unto him with re

verence.

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way if his wrath be kindled, (yea, but a little) blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Glory be, &c.

Forsake me not, O holy father, for I have now laid out those treasures which thou gavest me in trust.

I desert thee not, O my son, neither do I forsake thee; but a higher conflict for the faith of Christ is in store for thee.

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me: many are they that rise against me.

Many one there be that say of my soul: There is no help for him in his God.

But thou, O Lord, art my defender: thou art my worship, and the lifter up of my head.

I did call upon the Lord with my voice; and he heard me out of his holy hill.

I laid me down and slept, and rose up again: for the Lord sustained me.

I will not be afraid for ten thousands of the people: that have set themselves against me round about.

Up, Lord, and help me, O my God: for thou smitest all mine enemies upon the cheek-bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: and thy blessing is upon thy people. Glory be, &c.

I desert thee not, O my son, neither do I forsake thee; but a higher conflict for the faith of Christ is in store for thee.

(f) Verse and

Response.

The Lord's Prayer

(privately.)

Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship.

And makest him to have dominion of the works of Thy hands.

Our Father, &c.

And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil.

Absolution 1. O Lord Jesus Christ, hearken unto the prayers of thy

servants, and have mercy upon us, who livest and reignest with the Father and Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.

Benediction 1.

Lesson 1. Ecclus. li. 1-5.

Reader.-Sir, be pleased to bless us.

Minister. The Father everlasting bless us with a perpetual blessing. Amen.

I will thank thee, O Lord and King, and praise thee, O God my Saviour, I do give praise unto Thy name;

For thou art my defender and helper, and hast preserved my body from destruction, and from the snare of the slanderous tongue, and from lips that forge lies, and hast been mine helper against mine adversaries :

And hast delivered me, according to the multitude of Thy mercies and greatness of Thy name, from the teeth of them that were ready to devour me, and out of the hands of such as sought after my life, and from the manifold afflictions which I had;

From the choking of fire on every side, and from the midst of the fire which I kindled not.

From the depth of the belly of hell, from an unclean tongue, and from lying words, from an unjust king, and from an unrighteous tongue.

But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
Thanks be to God.

Response 1.

Benediction 2.

Lesson 2.

Ecclus. li. 6-9.

Laurence, the Deacon, wrought a good work, who enlightened the blind by the sign of the Cross: and gave the treasures of the Church to the poor.

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, and his righteousness remaineth for ever.

And he gave the treasures of the Church to the poor.

Reader.-Sir, be pleased to bless us.

Minister. The only begotten Son of God vouchsafe to bless us and help us. Amen.

My soul shall praise the Lord even unto death, my life was near to the hell beneath.

They compassed me on every side, and there was no man to help me: I looked for the succour of men, but there was

none.

Then thought I upon thy mercy, O Lord, and upon Thy acts of old, how Thou deliverest such as wait for Thee, and savest them out of the hands of the enemies.

Response 2.

Benediction 3.

Lesson 3.

Then I lifted up my supplication from the earth, and prayed for deliverance from death.

But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.

Thanks be to God.

My child, be not afraid, for I am with thee, saith the

Lord. When thou passest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the smell of fire pass upon

thee.

I will deliver thee from the bond of the wicked, and rescue thee from the hand of the mighty.

When thou passest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the smell of fire pass upon thee.

Reader.-Sir, be pleased to bless us.

Minister. The grace of the Holy Spirit enlighten our thoughts and hearts, Amen.

I called upon the Lord, the Father of my Lord, that He Ecclus. li. 10-12. would not leave me in the days of my trouble, and in the time of the proud, when there was no help.

Response 3.

I will praise Thy name continually, and will sing praise with thanksgiving; and so my prayer was heard.

For thou savedst me from destruction, and deliveredst me from the evil time: therefore will I give thanks, and praise Thee, and bless Thy name, O Lord.

But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.

Thanks be to God.

They bound down his limbs upon the bars; but while they ministered live coals, the deacon of Christ laughs them

My night has no darkness, but all things grow clear in the light.

Blessed Laurence, Martyr of Christ, intercede for us.
Glory be to the Father, &c.

As it was in the beginning, &c.

Blessed Laurence, Martyr of Christ, intercede for us.

(g) Antiphon.

Psalm 4. (4)

(g) Antiphon.

(h) Antiphon.

Psalm 5. (5)

NOCTURN II.

Blessed Laurence prayed saying, Lord Jesus Christ, God from God, have mercy on Thy servant.

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble: have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer.

O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after leasing?

Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to himself the man that is godly: when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.

Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart and in your chamber, and be still.

Offer the sacrifice of righteousness: and put your trust in the Lord.

There be many that say: Who will show us any good? Lord, lift thou up: the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put gladness in my heart: since the time that their corn, and wine, and oil increased.

I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest: for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety. Glory be, &c.

Blessed Laurence prayed saying, Lord Jesus Christ, God from God, have mercy on thy servant.

Romanus said to blessed Laurence, I see before thee a young man of fair countenance, hasten to baptize me. Ponder my words, O Lord: consider my meditation. O hearken thou unto the voice of my calling, my King and my God for unto thee will I make my prayer.

My voice shalt thou hear betimes, O Lord: early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

For thou art the God that hast no pleasure in wickedness: neither shall any evil dwell with thee.

Such as be foolish shall not stand in thy sight: for thou hatest all them that work vanity.

Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor both the blood-thirsty and deceitful man.

But as for me, I will come into thine house, even upon the multitude of thy mercy and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.