I. BOOK K. EDW. VI. 1549. [The following variations are found in the above Creed: II. BOOK 1552. Two of The Books of 1549 and five of 1552, read "And in one Lord Jesu Christ." After the Creed ended, shall follow the Sermon or Homily, or some portion of one of the Homilies, as they shall be hereafter divided: wherein if the people be not exhorted to the worthy receiving of the holy sacrament of the body and blood of our Saviour Christ, then shall the Curate give this Exhortation to those that be minded to receive the same. Dearly beloved in the Lord, ye that mind to come to the holy Communion of the body and blood of our Saviour Christ, must consider what S. Paul writeth to the Corinthians, &c. [For the variations in the above Exhortation, And if upon the Sunday or holyday the people be negligent to come to the communion, then shall the Priest earnestly exhort his parishioners to dispose themselves to the receiving of the holy communion more diligently, saying these or like words unto them: After the Creed, if there be no Sermon, shall follow one of the Homilies already set forth, or hereafter to be set forth by common authority. [The same in the Books of Elizabeth, James I., and Charles I.] BOOK OF K. CHARLES II. 1662. Then the Curate shall declare unto the People, what Holy-days or Fastingdays, are in the week following to be observed. And then also, (if occasion be) shall notice be given of the Communion; [and the Banns of Matrimony published;] and Briefs, Citations, and Excommunications read. And nothing shall be proclaimed or published in the Church, during the time of Divine Service, but by the Minister; nor by him any thing, but what is prescribed in the Rules of this Book, or enjoined by the King, or by the Ordinary of the place. Then shall follow the Sermon, or one of the Homilies already set forth, or hereafter to be set forth by authority. [In the two preceding Rubrics the Order adopted in the Book of 1552 has been transposed: and it is owing to this alteration, (probably an oversight) that a difficulty is occasioned in reconciling the former of them with the Rubric prefixed to the first Exhortation, as to the time" of giving notice of the Communion." But see Appendix XI. and XVI. 3, 4.] SCOTCH LITURGY 1637. After the Creed, if there be no Sermon, shall follow one of the Homilies, which shall hereafter be set forth by common authority. I. BOOK K. EDW. VI. 1549. Dear friends, and you especially upon whose souls I have cure and charge, on-next I do intend by God's grace to offer to all such as shall be godly disposed, the most comfortable sacrament of the body and blood of Christ, &c. [For the variations in this Exhortation, see II. BOOK 1552. After such Sermon, Homily, or Exhorta- Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matt. v. Lay not up for yourselves treasure upon the earth, where the rust and moth doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither rust nor moth doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor [and, 1552] steal. Matt. vi. Whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, even so do you unto [do unto, 1552] them: for this is the law and the prophets. Matt. vii. BOOK OF K. CHARLES II. 1662. SCOTCH LITURGY 1637. Then shall the Priest return to the Lord's Table, and begin the Offertory, saying one or more of these Sentences following, as he thinketh most convenient in his discretion. [Sentences of the Offertory the same in this Book as in those of K. Edward, allowing for the difference between the old and new translation. See also Appendix XII. 1.] After such Sermon, Homily, or Exhortation, the Presbyter or Curate shall declare unto the people whether there be any Holydays or Fasting-days the week following, and earnestly exhort them to remember the poor, saying (for the Offertory) one or more of these sentences following, as he thinketh most convenient by his discretion, according to the length or shortness of the time that the people are offering. [In the New Communion Service of the Ch. of Scotland the Offertory follows the Exhortation, 'Dearly Beloved, ye that mind to come,' and it is thus introduced: Then the Presbyter or Deacon shall say, Let us present our offerings to the Lord with reverence and godly fear. Then the Presbyter shall begin the Offertory, &c.] And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord: and Abel, he also brought, &c. Gen. iv. 3. Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart, &c. Exod. xxv. 2. Ye shall not appear before the Lord empty: every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord, &c. Deut. xvi. 16. I. BOOK K. EDW. VI. 1549. II. BOOK 1552. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matt. vii. Zache stood forth, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have done any wrong to any man, I restore fourfold. Luke xix. Who goeth a warfare at any time at [of, 1552.] his own cost? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who fecdeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 1 Cor. ix. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your worldly things? 1 Cor. ix. Do ye not know, that they which minister about holy things live of the sacrifice? they which wait of the altar are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord also ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. 1 Cor. ix. He which soweth little shall reap little; and he that soweth plenteously shall reap plenteously. Let every man do according as he is disposed in his heart; not grudgingly, [grudging, 1552.] or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. ix. Let him that is taught in the word minister unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap. Gal. vi. While we have time, let us do good unto all men, and specially unto them which are of the household of faith. Gal. vi. Godliness is great riches, if a man be contented with that he hath. For we brought nothing into the world, neither may we carry any thing out. 1 Tim. vi. Charge them which are rich in this world, that they be ready to give, and glad to distribute; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may attain eternal life. 1 Tim. vi. God is not unrighteous that he will forget your works and labour that proceedeth of love, which love ye have shewed for his name's sake, which have ministered unto the saints, [unto saints, 1552.] and yet do minister. Heb. vi. To do good and to distribute forget not, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Heb. xiii. |