ADDENDA,

INCLUDING THE APOSTLES' AND NICENE CREEDS, AND VALUABLE PORTIONS OF THE SUNDAY SERVICE OF 1784, AND SEVERAL OTHER PRAYERS.

The Apostles' Creed.

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Nicene Creed.

I BELIEVE in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of

heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible: And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made; Who, for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, And was made man, And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered, and was buried; And the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; And

ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and dead: Whose kingdom shall have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one Catholic and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins, And I look for the Resurrection of the dead, And the life of the world to come. Amen.

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A General Confession.

LMIGHTY AND MOST MERCIFUL FATHER, We have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou them, O God, which confess their faults. Restore thou them that are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life; To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.

A Prayer for all Conditions of Men.

GOD, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men, that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray for the good estate of the Catholic Church; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy

*This to be

said when any

desire the prayers of the

fatherly goodness, all those who are in any ways afflicted or distressed in mind, body, or estate [*especially those for whom our prayers are desired]; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities; giving them congregation. patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions: And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.

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A General Thanksgiving.

This to be

said when any

that have been prayed for desire to return praise.

LMIGHTY GOD, Father of all mercies, we, thine unworthy servants, do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us, and to all men [*particularly to those who desire now to offer up their praises and thanksgivings for thy late mercies vouchsafed unto them]. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we may show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR THE

Whole State of Christ's Church

MILITANT HERE ON EARTH.

AL LMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD, who, by thy holy

Apostle, has taught us to make prayers and supplications, and to give thanks for all men; We humbly beseech thee

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most mercifully [*to accept our alms and oblations, and] to *If there be receive these our prayers, which we offer unto lations, then thy Divine Majesty; beseeching thee to inspire shall the words continually the Universal Church with the spirit [to accept our of truth, unity, and concord: And grant that all tions, and] be those who do confess thy holy Name may left unsaid. agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and godly love. We beseech thee also to save and defend all Christian Kings, Princes, and Governors; and especially thy Servants, the Supreme Rulers of these United States; that under them we may be godly and quietly governed: and grant unto all that are put in authority under them that they may truly and impartially administer justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of thy true religion and virtue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all [Bishops and other] Ministers of thy Gospel, that they may both by their life and doctrine set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments. And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace; and especially to this congregation here present; that with meek heart and due reverence they may hear and receive thy holy Word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. And we most humbly beseech thee of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor all those who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear; beseeching thee to give us grace so to follow their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

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The Collect for Supreme Rulers.

LMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, we are taught by thy Holy Word that the hearts of the Princes of the earth are in thy rule and governance, and that thou dost dispose and turn them as it seemeth best to thy godly wisdom; We humbly beseech thee so to dispose and govern the hearts

of the Supreme Rulers of these United States, [the President and all] our Governors, that in all their thoughts, words, and works they may ever seek thy honor and glory, and study to preserve thy people committed to their charge, in wealth, peace, and godliness. Grant this, O merciful Father, for thy dear Son's sake, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for Supreme Rulers.

LORD our heavenly Father, high and mighty, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the only Ruler of Princes, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth; Most heartily we beseech thee, with thy favor to behold the Supreme Rulers of these United States, and so replenish them with the grace of thy Holy Spirit that they may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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A PRAYER FOR

The President of the United States,

AND ALL IN CIVIL AUTHORITY.

LMIGHTY GOD, whose kingdom is everlasting and power infinite; Have mercy upon this whole land; and so rule the hearts of thy servants THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, the Governor of this State, and all others in authority, that they, knowing whose ministers they are, may above all things seek thine honor and glory; and that we and all the People, duly considering whose authority they bear, may faithfully and obediently honor them, in thee, and for thee, according to thy blessed Word and ordinance; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

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For a Blessing on the Families of the Land.* LMIGHTY GOD, our heavenly Father, who settest the solitary in families, and makest thyself households like a flock of sheep; We commend to thy continual care the homes in which thy people dwell. Put far from them, we beseech

*This Prayer and several following are taken by permission from certain Prayers proposed to the General Convention of 1886.