I will sing of the Lord, because he hath dealt so lovingly with me (yea, I will praise the Name of the Lord most Highest.)

Glory be to the Father, &c.

Asit was in the beginning, &c.

The Collect.

LORD, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people which call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same.

The Epistle. Rom. xii.

I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercifulness of God, that ye make your bodies a quick sacrifice, holy, and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable serving of God. And fashion not yourselves like unto this world; but be ye changed in your shape by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God is. For I say (through the grace that unto me given is) to every man among you, that no man stand high in his own conceit, more than it becometh him to esteem of himself; but so judge of himself, that he be gentle and sober, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not one office; so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every man among ourselves one another's members.

The Gospel. Luke ii.

THE father and mother of Jesus went to Jerusalem, after the custom of the feast day. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned home, the child Jesus abode still in Jerusalem, and his father and mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company, came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And when they found him not, they went back again to Jerusalem, and sought him. And it fortuned, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and posing them. And all that heard him were astonished h the same, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1552.

at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they marvelled and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How happened it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must go about my Father's business? And they understood not that saying which he spake unto them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings together in her heart. And Jesus prospered in wisdom, and age, and in favour with God and men.

The second Sunday.

Dixit insipiens. Psalm xiv.

THE fool hath said in his heart: There is no God.

They are corrupt, and become abominable in their doings: there is not one that doeth good, (no not one.)

The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any that would understand and seek after God.

But they are all gone out of the way, they are altogether become abominable: there is none that doeth good, (no not one.)

Their throat is an open sepulchre, with their tongues they have deceived: the poison of asps is under their lips.

Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness their feet are swift to shed blood.

Destruction and unhappiness is in their ways, and the way of peace have they not known:

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Epiphany.

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there is no fear of God before

their eyes.

Have they no knowledge, that they are all such workers of mischief: eating up my people as it were bread, and call not upon the Lord?

There were they brought in great fear (even where no fear was): for God is in the generation of the righteous.

As for you, ye have made a mock at the counsel of the poor: because he putteth his trust in the Lord.

Who shall give salvation unto Israel out of Sion? when the Lord turneth the captivity of his people then shall Jacob rejoice, and Israel be glad.

Glory be to the Father, &c.
As it was in the beginning,

&c.

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, which dost govern all things in heaven and earth; Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life.

The Epistle. Rom. xii.

SEEING that we have divers gifts, according to the grace that is given unto us, if any man have the gift of prophecy, let him have it, that it be agreeing to the faith. Let him that hath an office, wait on his office; let him that teacheth, take heed to his doctrine; let him that exhorteth, give attendance to his exhortation. If any man give, let him do it with singleness. Let him that ruleth, do it with diligence. If any man shew mercy, let him do it with cheerfulness. Let love be without dissimulation. Hate that which is evil, and cleave unto that which is good. Be kind one to another with brotherly love. In giving honour, go one before another. Be not slothful in the business which 1ye have in hand; be fervent in the spirit; apply yourselves to the i a man 1552. kcleave to 1552. 1 you 1552. m in spirit 1552.

time; rejoice in hope; be patient in tribulation; continue in prayer; distribute unto the necessity of the saints; be ready to harbour. Bless them which persecute you; bless, I say, and curse not. Be merry with them that are merry; "weep also with them that weep. Be of like affection one towards another. Be not high minded, but make yourselves equal to them of the lower sort.

The Gospel. John ii.

AND the third day was there a marriage in Cana, a city of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus was called (and his disciples) unto the marriage. And when the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said unto him, They have no wine. Jesus said unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. His mother said unto the ministers, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. And there were standing there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus said unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he said unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted Pthe water that was turned into wine, and knew not whence it was, (but the ministers which drew the water knew,) he called the bridegroom, and said unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine, and when men be drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and shewed his glory, and his disciples believed on him.

his neighbour

and hath not

slandered his neighbours.

He that setteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes and maketh much of them that fear the Lord.

He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not though it were to his own hinderance.

He that hath not given his money unto usury: nor taken reward against the innocent. Whoso doeth these things: shall never fall.

&c.

Glory be to the Father, &c.
As it was in the beginning,

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Christ our Lord.

The Epistle. Rom. xii.

Be not wise in your own opinions. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide aforehand things honest, not only before God, but also in the sight of all men. If it be possible (as much 9as is in you) live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will reward, saith the Lord. Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with goodness.

The Gospel. Matt. viii.

WHEN he was come down from the mountain, much people followed him. And behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Master, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will, be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus said unto him, 'See thou tell no man, but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift (that Moses commanded to be 4 as in you 1552.

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