but that he or she may pass to eternal life with thực angols. Thro'.

The Ps. Miserere, p. 279, is previously said or sung, after which follows the Prayer, O God, who by sin art offended, at the bottom of p. 363.

INTROIT. Ps. xxiv.-Remember, O Lord, thy bowels of compassion, and thy mercies, that are from the beginning of the world: lest at any time our ene mies should prevail over us: deliver us, O God of Israel, from all our perplexities. Ps. ib. To thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul: in thee, O my God, I put my trust; let me not be ashamed. V. Glory.

COLLECT. Deus, qui conteris bella.-O God of battles, who grantest the victory to those that put their trust in thee: mercifully hear the prayers of us thy servants, that the evil designs of our enemies being defeated, we may praise thee with unceasing gratitude. Thro'.

LESSON. Jer. xlii.-In those days: All the captains of the warriors came, and said to Jeremiah the prophet: pray thou for us to the Lord thy God. And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, and he called all the captains of the warriors, and all the people, from the least to the greatest. And he said to them: Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, to whom you sent me, to present your supplications before him: If you will be quiet, and remain in this land, I will build you up, and not pull you down: I will plant, and not pluck you up; for now I am appeased for the evil that I have done to you. Fear not because of the King of Babylon, of whom you are greatly afraid: fear him not, saith the Lord; for I am with you, to save you, and to deliver you from his hand. And I will shew mercies to you, and will

take pity on you, and will cause you to dwell in your own land, saith the Lord, the Almighty.

GRAD. Ps. lxxvi.-Thou art the God, that alone dost wonders: Thou hast made thy power known among the nations. V. Thou hast by thy power delivered thy people, the children of Israel and Joseph. Alleluia, Alleluia. Ps. lviii. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God: and defend me from them that rise up against me. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima (but not in Paschal time) instead of the foregoing Alleluias and V. is said the TRACT, Deal not with us, as in p. 117. GOSPEL. Matt. xxiv. 3. 8.-At that time: The disciples came to him privately, saying: Tell ns when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the consummation of the world? And Jesus answering, said to them : Take heed that no man seduce you: for many will come in my name, saying: I am Christ: and they will seduce many. And you shall hear of wars, and rumours of wars. See that ye be not troubled. For these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom againt kingdom: and there shall be pestilenees, and famines, and earthquakes in places: now all these are the beginnings of sorrows.

OFFERT. Ps. xvii.-Thou wilt save the humble people, Lord: but wilt bring down the eyes of the proud: for who is God, but thee, O Lord?

SECRET. Graciously receive, O Lord, the sacrifice we offer unto thee; that being delivered from the scourges of war, we may be placed under the wings of thy protection. Thro'.

COMM. Ps. xxx.-Bow down thy ear to me, O Lord; make haste to deliver me.

P. COMM. Deus regnorum.-0 God, the supreme ruler of kings and kingdoms, who, by chastising, dost heal us, and by pardoning, dost preserve

us: pour down upon us thy mercy, that resting in perfect security, under thy powerful protection, we may apply the blessings of peace as remedies towards the amendment of our lives. Thro'.

Occasional Collects, Secrets, and P. Comms. to be said after the proper ones on days that are not doubles, at the choice of the Priest or Persons hearing

Mass.

For desiring the Prayers of the Saints.

COLLECT. Concede.-Grant, we beseech thee, O Almighty God, that the intercession of holy Mary, the mother of God, and that of all the holy Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors, Virgins, and of all the elect, may every where bring joy to us: that while we celebrate their virtues, we may experience their patronage. Thro' the same.

SECRET.-Be appeased, O Lord, with the offerings we have made; and by the intercession of blessed Mary, ever a Virgin, and of all thy saints, defend us from all dangers. Thro'.

P. COMM. Sumpsimus.-We have received, O Lord, thy heavenly mysteries, celebrating the memory of blessed Mary, ever a Virgin, and of all thy saints: grant, we beseech thee, that what we perform here in time, we may receive the joyful effects of in eternity. Thro'.

For all States of the Church.

COLLECT. Omnipotens.-O Almighty and everlasting God, by whose spirit the whole body of the church is sanctified and governed: hear our humble prayers for all degrees thereof, that, by the assistance of thy grace, they may faithfully serve thee. Thro

SECRET.-Grant thy servants, O Lord, the pardon of their sins, comfort in life, and thy perpetual

protection. that, persevering in thy service, they may always obtain thy mercy. Thro'.

P. COMM. Libera.-Deliver, O Lord, we beseech thee, from all sin and from all enemies, thy servants, who offer their humble prayers to thee, that, leading holy lives, they may be attacked by no misfortunes. Thro'.

For a Congregation or Family.

COLLECT. Defende.-Preserve, O Lord, we beseech thee, this family from all misfortunes, through the intercession of blessed Mary, ever a Virgin; and, as in all humility they prostrate themselves before thee, do thou mercifully defend them from all the snares of their enemies. Thro'.

SECRET.-Receive, we beseech thee, O Almighty God, our devout oblation; and, by virtue of this sacrament, defend thy servants from all adversity. Thro'.

P. COMM. Sumptis.-Having received the offerings of our redemption, grant, we beseech thee, O merciful God, that, by the celebration thereof, we may find thy protection against all adversity. Thro'.

For Peace in a Congregation or Family.

COLLECT.-O God, the author of peace and lover of charity, give to thy servants true agreement with thy holy will; that we may be freed from all the temptations that disturb us. Thro'.

SECRET.-Being appeased by this sacrifice, grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we may not be burdened with the sins of others, who beg to be freed from our own. Thro'.

P. COMM.-Pour forth upon us, O Lord, the spirit of charity: that thou mayest, by thy mercy, make those of one mind whom thou hast fed with one bread. Thro'.

Against Persecutors and Evil-Doers.

COLLECT. Hostium.-Crush, O Lord, we beseech thee, the pride of our enemies: and, by the

power of thy right hand, frustrate all their malicious and obstinate designs, Thro'.

SECRET.--May we, O Lord, by the virtue of this sacrament, be both cleansed from our hidden Eins and delivered from the snares of our enemies. Toro',

P. COMM. Protector.-Look down on us, O God. our protector, and free us from the danger of our enemies, that we may serve thee without any dis turbance. Thro'.

In any Necessity.

COLLECT. Deus refugium.-O God, our refuge and strength, fountain of all goodness, merci. fully give ear to the fervent prayers of thy church, and grant that what we ask with faith, we may effectually obtain. Thro'.

SECRET.-Grant, O merciful God, that this sacrifice of our salvation may continually cleanse us from all our guilt, and defend us from all adversity.

P. COMM. Sumpsimus.-We have received, O Lord, the sacred gifts of thy mystery, beseeching thee, that what thou commandest us to do in remembrance of thee, may be a help to our weakness Thro'.

In any Tribulation.

COLLECT.-Turn not away thine eyes, O most merciful God, from thy people crying out to thee in their affliction: but for the glory of thine own name, relieve us in our necessities. Thro'.

SECRET.-Mercifully receive, O Lord, the of ferings by which thou vouchsafest to be appeased; and by thy great goodness restore us to safety. Thro'.

P: COMM.-Look down mercifully, we beseech thee, O Lord, on our tribulation; and turn away the wrath of thy indignation, which we justly deserve. Thro'.

In a Pestilence.

COLLECT Famine or Pested, the effects of