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Jews. (because it was the parasceve) that the bodies might not remain upon the cross on the sabbath-day (for that was a great sabbath-day), besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. The soldiers therefore came: and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with him. But after they came to Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead. they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers with a spear opened his side, and immediately there came out blood and water. And he that saw it hath given testimony: and his testimony is true. And he knoweth that he saith true; that you also may believe. For these things were done that the Scripture might be fulfilled: "You shall not break a boue of him.” And again another scripture saith: "They shall look on him whom they pierced."

Here is said, Cleanse my heart. ORDINARY, p. xx. AND ND after these things Joseph of Arimathea (because he was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews) besought Pilate that he might take the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave leave. He came therefore and took away the body of Jesus. And Nicodemus also came, he who at the first came to Jesus by night, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about one hundred pound weight. They took therefore the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now there was in the place, where he was crucified, a garden: and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein no man had yet been laid. There therefore, because of the parasceve of the Jews, they laid Jesus, because the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

Then the Priest, standing on the Epistle side, says as follows.

[Let us pray, most dearly beloved brethren, for the

holy Church of God, that the Lord God would be pleased to grant it peace, maintain it in union, and preserve it all over the earth. That he would likewise bring into her bosom, the princes and potentates of the whole world, and grant us peace and : tranquillity in this life, and to glorify God the Father Almighty.]

Priest. Let us pray. Deacon. Let us kneel down. Subdeacon. Stand up again.

Almighty and Eternal God, who, by Christ, hast revealed thy glory to all nations; preserve the works of thine own mercy, that thy Church, which is spread over the whole world, may persevere with a constant faith in the confession of thy name. Thro' the same. R. Amen.

[Let us pray also for our most Holy Father, Pope N. that our Lord God, who hath made choice of him. in the order of the Episcopacy, may preserve him in health and safety for the good of his holy Church, and to govern the holy people of God.]

Priest. Let us pray. Deacon. Let us kneel down. Subdeacon. Stand up again.

Almighty and Eternal God, by whose appoint

ment all things are established and maintained; mercifully regard our prayers, and by thy goodness, preserve the Prelate chosen to govern us; that the Christian people, who are governed by thy authority, may increase the merits of their faith under so great a Bishop. Thro'. R. Amen.

Let us also pray for all Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Subdeacons, Acolytes, Exorcists, Readers, Doorkeepers, Confessors, Virgins, Widows, and for all the holy people of God.

Priest. Let us pray. Deacon. Let us kneel down. Subdeacon. Stand up again.

Almighty and Eternal God, by whose spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and

governed; hear our prayers for all orders and degrees thereof that by the assistance of thy grace, thou mayest be served by every rank and condition. Thro'. R. Amen.

[Let us pray also for he King, the Defender of the Faith, that the Lord God may reduce to his obedience all barbarous nations for our perpetual peace.]

Priest. Let us pray. Deacon. Let us kneel down. Subdeacon. Stand up again.

Almighty and Eternal God, in whose hands

are the power and right of all kingdoms: graciously look down on the empire of Great Britain; that those nations who confide in their own haughtiness and strength, may be reduced by the power of thy right hand. Thro'. R. Amen.

[Let us pray also for our Catechumens, that our Lord God may open for them the ears of their hearts, and the gates of mercy; that having received the remission of sin by the laver of regeneration, they may also belong to our Lord Jesus' Christ.

Deacon. Let us kneel down.

Priest. Let us pray. Subdeacon. Stand up again.

Almighty and Eternal God, who continually makest the Church fruitful in new children; increase the faith and understanding of our Catechumens, that, being again born at the font of baptism, they may be joined to thy adopted children. Thro'. R. Amen.

[Let us pray, most dearly beloved brethren, to God the Father Almighty, that he would purge the world of all errors, cure diseases, drive away famine, open prisons, break chains, grant a safe return to travellers, health to the sick, and a secure harbour to such as are at sea.]

Priest. Let us pray. Deacon. Let us kneel down. Subdeacon. Stand up again.

Almighty and Eternal God, the comfort of the afflicted, and the strength of those that labour; let the prayers of all such as call upon thee in tribulation, come to thee; that all with joy, may find the effects of thy mercy in their necessities. Thro'. R. Amen.

Let us pray also for all heretics and schismatics, that our Lord God would be pleased to deliver them from all their errors, and call them back to our Holy Mother the Catholic and Apostolic Church.

Priest. Let us pray. Deacon. Let us kneel down. Subdeacon. Stand up again.

Almighty and Eternal God, who savest all and

wouldst have none to perish; look down on those souls that are seduced by the deceits of the devil; that the hearts of all those who err, laying aside all heretical malice, may repent and return to the unity of the truth. Thro'. R. Amen.

[Let us pray also for the perfidious Jews; that the Lord God would withdraw the veil from their hearts, that they also may acknowledge our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son.]

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Flectamus genua is here omitted, in abhorrence of the insult offered by the Jews to our Saviour, when they knelt before him in derision, in the hall of Pilate's palace.

Almighty and Eternal God, who deniest not thy mercy even to the perfidious Jews; hear our prayers which we pour forth for the blindness of that people; that by acknowledging the light of thy truth, which is the Christ, they may be brought out of their darkness. Thro'. R. Amen.

[Let us pray also for the Pagans, that Almighty God would remove all iniquity from their hearts; that quitting their idols, they may be converted to the true and living God, and his only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Priest. Let us pray. Deacon. Let us kneel down. Subdeacon. Stand up again.

Almighty and Eternal God, who seekest not the death of sinners, but that they should live; mercifully hear our prayers, and deliver them from their idolatry; and, to the praise and glory of thy name, admit them into thy holy Church. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who livest. R. Amen.

Here the Priest takes down the cross, and uncovering the top of it, says,

Anth. Behold the wood of the cross, on which hung the Salvation of the World.

Then the Clergy, and all the people, on their bended knees, answer:

*

R. Come let us adore*.

Venite adoremus.

** This Anth. and R. being repeated twice more, till the whole Cross is uncovered, the Priest lays it down in a proper place, and all kneeling thrice on both knees, reverently approach to, and devoutly kiss the feet of the crucifix. During this ceremony, two chanters in the middle of the choir sing alternately, the versicles called the Reproaches, because they are in the name of Christ reproaching the Jewish people with ingratitude, for the manifold blessings and favours he had conferred on them.

V. My people, what have I done to thee? Or in what have I grieved thee? Answer me.

V. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? Aut in quo contristavi te? Responde

mihi.

* The intention of the Church, in exposing the cross to our veneration on this day, is, that we might the more effectually raise up our hearts to HIM who expired thereon for our redemption. Whenever, therefore, we kneel or prostrate ourselves before a crucifix, it is JESUS CHRIST only whom we adore, and it is in him alone that our respects terminate.

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