to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. There shall no evil happen unto thee; for He shall give His Angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways they shall bear thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against

a stone.

HYMN. Eterne Rector siderum.

TERNAL Ruler of the sky,

ET

Whose might hath made and governs all; Beneath Thy care and loving eye,

All things Thou hast created fall. Hear Thou the cry of sinful man,

As spread the gloomy shades of night; Our souls enlighten Thou anew Who gav'st the word, "Let there be light." Send Thou the Angel Thou didst set

To be our guardian and our friend; May He from taint of sin and death

Our soul and all its powers defend.
The wily serpent's envious craft

May his angelic might destroy,
Lest Satan's net and snares unseen,
Our heedless souls with guile annoy.
Far from our land may he repel
Alarm of war and bloody fray,
Give tranquil peace to Christian homes,
Drive plague and pestilence away.
Glory to God the Father be

Whose mercy sends the Angel-host,
To guard the souls by Christ set free,

And hallowed by the Holy Ghost. Amen. V. The Angel of the Lord tarrieth round about them that fear Him.

Ry. And delivereth them.

Ant. to Mag. O Lord of heaven, send a good Angel before us and through the might of Thine arm let those be stricken with terror, that come against Thy holy people to blaspheme.

COLLECT.

GOD, Who by an ineffable Providence hast vouchsafed to send Thy holy Angels to guard us; grant to Thy suppliants, that we may be defended by their protection in this life, and in the next, be gladdened by their companionship; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Compline.

As in the Psalter, p. 67. Lauds.

R. Ye that excel in strength, and hearken unto the voice of His words.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. God, Which dwelleth in heaven, prosper your journey and the Angel of God keep you company.

Ant. 2. The Lord, before Whom I walk, will send His Angel with thee: and prosper thy way.

Ant. 3. Blessed be God that hath sent His Angel and delivered His servants that trusted in Him.

Ant. 4. The Angel of the Lord answered and said, O Lord of hosts: how long wilt Thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which Thou hast had indignation?

Ant. 5. I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem which shall never hold their peace day nor night.

AN

CHAPTER. II Kings vi.

ND when the servant of the man of God was risen early and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

HYMN. Laus angelorum inclyta?

THERE the angel hosts adore Thee,

W Thou, O God, in heaven dost reign;

At Thy Word they rose around Thee,
And Thy Word doth them sustain.
Thousand times ten thousand bending
At Thy throne, their homage pay;
Flames of fire in strength excelling,
Swift Thy pleasure to obey.

Fashioned in a wondrous order,

Thee they serve, their Lord and King;
Grant that, in our cares and dangers,
They to us may succour bring.

Praise to Thee, Who hast created
Earth and heaven with all their host;
Praise to Thee, O God most mighty,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
V. He bowed the heavens also, and

came down.

Amen.

His.

is in heaven.

CHAPTER. Eccles. v.

the Angel that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?

R. O Lord my God: Thou art become exceeding glorious. . He maketh His Angels spirits, and His ministers a flaming fire. Ry. Thou art become exceeding glorious. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. O Lord my God: Thou art become exceeding glorious.

V. The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of Angels. Ry. And the Lord is among them. Second Vespers. Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones, for I say unto you That in heaven their Angels do alway behold the face of My Father

Which is in heaven.

Ant. 2. I say unto you, There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God: over one sinner that repenteth.

Ant. 3. And He shall send His Angels: and they shall gather together His elect.

Ant. 4. Are they not all ministering spirits: sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Ant. 5. They fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps : and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of Saints.

CHAPTER. Gen. xxxii.

A
ND Jacob went on his way, and the
Angels of God met him. And when
Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's
host.

HYMN, Y., and R., as at First Vespers.

Ant. to Mag. One of the Angels Jerusalem: and it had twelve gates, and shewed me the great city, heavenly at the gates twelve Angels.]

[October 4.

FESTIVAL OF S. FRANCIS, FOUNDER OF THE ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR, CONFESSOR.*

flesh to sin; neither say thou before

p. 225.]

ALMIGHTY God, Who hast built Thy Church upon the foundation of

October 17.

FESTIVAL OF S. ETHELDRED, VIRGIN, QUEEN, AND ABBESS.* All of the Common of a Virgin, p. 233.

Himself being the head corner-stone; grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable_unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Psalm cxiii. Laudate pueri, p. 46. Ant. 2. O how glorious is the kingdom where all the Saints rejoice with Christ: they are clothed in white robes, and follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth.

Psalm cxvii. Laudate Dominum, p. 50. Ant. 3. The righteous shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble: they shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people. Psalm cxlvi. Lauda anima mea, p. 63. Ant. 4. A holy and very and marvellous light, shedding brightness on those who endured in the strife of the battle, they shall receive from Christ: everlasting splendour wherein they shall be glad and rejoice.

reigneth let us be glad and rejoice, and give glory to Him. V. Chosen generation, royal priesthood, peculiar people, shew forth the praises of God. R. For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. Let us be glad, and rejoice, and give glory to Him.

HYMN. Jesu salvator seculi.

JESU, Saviour of the earth,

Help Thy redeemed ones in their need,
And let the Maid who gave Thee birth
For hapless sinners ever plead.
Let Angel armies kneel to Thee,
And Patriarchs in shining train,
And Seers in goodly company,
That we may full remission gain.
The Baptist, herald of Thy face,
The bearer of the mystic keys,
With all Apostles, ask Thy grace

To grant us prisoners release.
The Martyr-choir in heavenly seat,
The Priests who made confession bold,
That we be loosed from evil's hold.
The stainless Virgin ranks, intreat
The prayers of all Thy ministry,
Of all the dwellers in the skies,
Join with the vows we make to Thee,
To win us life's eternal prize.
All laud to God the Father be,
All laud, eternal Son, to Thee,
All praise for ever, as is meet,
To God the holy Paraclete.

Amen.
V. Be glad, O ye righteous, and re-

R. And be joyful, all ye that are true

of heart.

of God: who have been counted worthy Ant. to Mag. Blessed are ye, O Saints to become coheirs with heavenly powers, and enjoy the brightness of glory.

COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY God, Who hast knit

together Thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of Thy Son Christ our Lord; grant us grace so to follow Thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys, which Thou hast prepared for them that unfeignedly love thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

No Memorial is said on this day at First Vespers, Lauds, or Second Vespers,

unless it falls on Sunday, in which case Memorial is made of Sunday. If it falls on Saturday, Memorial is made of Sunday at Second Vespers.

Compline.

Ant. to Psalms. By the prayers of all Thy Saints, O Christ, restore health of body and soul to Thy servants..

The rest as in the Psalter, p. 67.

Lauds.

V. The righteous live for evermore. Ry. Their reward is with the Lord.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. After this I beheld, and lo, a great multitude, which no man could number of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne.

Ant. 2. And all the Angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four living creatures and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God.

Ant. 3. Thou hast redeemed us to God by Thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation : and hast made us unto our God kings.

Ant. 4. Bless the Lord, all ye His Angels make the day joyful and give

thanks unto Him.

Ant. 5. All His Saints shall praise Him, even the children of Israel, even the people that serveth Him: such honour have all His Saints.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

HYMN. Christe redemptor omnium.
CHRIST, Redeemer of mankind,

Thy servants here protect and spare,
Who hearest, with a loving mind,
The blessed Virgin's holy prayer.

May those glad hosts which see Thy face,
The spirits of the heavenly home,
Away from us all evils chase,
Both past, and present, and to come.
The Prophets of the Judge most high,
The twelve Apostles of the Lord,
For us, with interceding cry,

Pray that Thou keep us in Thy ward.

God's Martyrs, who have won renown,
His Confessors, in bright array,
Ask that we too may win the crown
Which shines in everlasting day.

The choir of Virgins lily-white,
Thy Priests and all Thy ministry,
With every Saint in prayer unite,
Till we be joined, O Christ, to Thee.
Then purge away all unbelief
From every land where Christians dwell,
That unto Thee, our Victor Chief,
Our thanks and praises we may tell.

All laud to God the Father be,
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee,
All praise for ever, as is meet,

To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

y. Wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints, O God.

R. And glorious in Thy majesty.

Ant. to Ben. Thee, the glorious company of the Apostles; Thee, the goodly white-robed army of Martyrs: Thee, all fellowship of the Prophets; Thee, the the elect with one voice acknowledge, blessed Trinity, One God.

Prime.

Ant. to Psalms. After this I beheld, and lo, a great multitude, which no man could number of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne.

Tierce.

Ant. And all the Angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four living creatures and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

R. Be glad, O ye righteous and rejoice in the Lord. V. And be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. R. And rejoice in the Lord. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. Be glad, O ye righteous : and rejoice in the Lord.

V. Let the righteous be glad, and rejoice before God.

Ry. Let them also be merry and joyful.

Sexts.

Ant. Thou hast redeemed us to God by Thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation: and hast made us unto our God kings.