Part 124 (2/2)

Receive the Holy Ghost for the office and work of a Bishop in the Church of G.o.d, now committed unto thee by the imposition of our hands; In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And remember that thou stir up the grace of G.o.d which is given thee by this imposition of our hands: for G.o.d hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and soberness.

_Then the_ [_Primus_] _shall deliver him the Bible, saying_,

Give heed unto reading, exhortation, and doctrine. Think upon the things contained in this Book. Be diligent in them, that the increase coming thereby may be manifest unto all men. Take heed unto thyself, and to doctrine, and be diligent in doing them: for by so doing thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee.

Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd, not a wolf; feed them, devour them not. Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring again the outcasts, seek the lost. Be so merciful, that you be not too remiss; so minister discipline, that you forget not mercy: that when the chief Shepherd shall appear you may receive the never-fading crown of glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

_Amen_.

_Then the_ [_Primus_] _shall proceed in the Communion Service; with whom the new consecrated Bishop_ (_with others_) _shall also communicate_.

_And for the last Collect, immediately before the Benediction, shall be said these Prayers_.

Most merciful Father, we beseech thee to send down upon this thy servant thy heavenly blessing; and so endue him with thy Holy Spirit, that he, preaching thy Word, may not only be earnest to reprove, beseech, and rebuke with all patience and doctrine; but also may be to such as believe a wholesome example, in word, in conversation, in love, in faith, in chast.i.ty, and in purity; that, faithfully fulfilling his course, at the latter day he may receive the crown of righteousness laid up by the Lord the righteous Judge, who liveth and reigneth one G.o.d with the Father and the Holy Ghost, world without end. _Amen_.

Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings with I thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen_.

The peace of G.o.d, which pa.s.seth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of G.o.d, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of G.o.d Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. _Amen_.

ACCESSION SERVICE

| The form of prayer with thanksgiving, now authorised in the | Church of England for use upon the anniversary of the day of | the Accession of the reigning Sovereign, is authorised in the | EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN SCOTLAND.

FORMS OF PRAYER

WITH THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY G.o.d;

For use in all Churches and Chapels within this Realm, every year, upon the anniversary of the day of the Accession of the reigning Sovereign, or upon such other day as shall be appointed by authority.

I.

_At Mattins and Evensong the following Psalms, Lessons, Suffrages, and Collects may be used_:

_Proper Psalms_, xx., ci., cxxi.

_Proper Lessons_.

_The First_, Joshua i. to ver. 10, or Proverbs viii. to ver. 17.

_The Second_, Rom. xiii. to ver. 11, or Rev. xxi. 22 xxii. 4.

_The Suffrages next after the Creed_.

_Priest_. O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us.

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