BOOK OF K. CHARLES II. 1662.

SCOTCH LITURGY 1637.

[In all the Books except the First of Edw. VI. and the Scotch Lit., this passage is found immediately following the Trisagium: to which place the Reader is referred for the Variations.]

Then shall the Minister first receive the Communion in both kinds himself, and then proceed to deliver the same to the Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, in like manner, (if any be present,) and after that to the people also in order, into their hands, all meekly kneeling. And, when he delivereth the Bread to any one, he shall say,

[1662.]

The body of our Lord Jesu Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul into everlasting life; and take and eat this in remem

Then shall the Presbyter, kneeling down at God's board, say in the name of all them that shall communicate, this collect of humble access to the holy communion, as followeth :

We do not presume to come to this thy table (O merciful Lord) trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. &c. Amen.

Then shall the Bishop, if he be present, or else the Presbyter that celebrateth, first receive the communion in both kinds himself, and next deliver it to other Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons, (if any be there present,) that they may help him that celebrateth ; and after to the people in due order, all humbly kneeling. And when he receiveth himself, or delivereth the bread to others, he shall say this benediction:

The body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Here the party receiving shall say, Amen. [See Appendix No. XXIV. 7, 8.]

I. BOOK K. EDW. VI. 1549,

II. BOOK 1552,

And the Minister delivering the sacrament of the blood, and giving every one to drink once, and no more, shall say,

The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life.

If there be a Deacon or other Priest, then shall he follow with the chalice; and as the Priest ministereth the sacrament of the body, so shall he (for more expedition) minister the sacrament of the blood, in form before written.

And the Minister that delivereth the cup, shall say,

Drink this in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for thee, and be thankful.

BOOK OF K. CHARLES II. 1662. brance that Christ died for thee, feed on him in thine heart by faith with thanksgiving.

[Elizabeth 1559. Grafton.]

[The only variations from the above Form in the other Books are the following. The rest of the Books of Elizabeth, and those of James I., and Charles I., read, The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ;" and the two editions by Jugge and Cawode have, "feed on him in thy heart." In the sealed Books the words are the same as in that in present use.]

And the Minister that delivereth the cup, shall say,

[The same in all the Books.]

The blood of our Lord Jesu Christ, which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul into everlasting life. And drink this in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for thee, and be thankful.

[Elizabeth 1559. Grafton.]

[In the other Books of Elizabeth, and in those of James I., and Charles I., the only variation from the above is 'Jesus' for 'Jesu.']

¶If the consecrated Bread or Wine be all spent before all have communicated, the Priest is to consecrate more, according to the Form before prescribed; beginning at [Our Saviour Christ in the same night, &c.] for the blessing of the Bread; and at [Likewise after Supper, &c.] for the blessing of the Cup. [The above Rubric added at the last Review. See also Appendix, No. XXV. 1.]

When all have communicated, the Minister shall return to the Lord's Table, and reverently place upon it what remaineth of the consecrated Elements, covering the same with a fair linen cloth.

I. BOOK K. EDW. VI. 1549.

In the communion the Clerks shall sing,

ii. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world; Have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world; Grant us thy peace.

Beginning so soon as the Priest doth receive the holy communion, and when the communion is ended, then shall the Clerks sing the post-communion.

Sentences of holy scripture to be said or sung, every day one, after the holy communion, called the post-communion.

II. BOOK 1552.

¶ Then shall the Priest say the Lord's Prayer, the people repeating after him every petition.

[In the Books of Elizabeth, James I., and Charles I., this and the following Rubric are joined in one, and the Lord's Prayer is omitted, as it is here. In the two Quartos of Eliz., and in James 1606, 'Minister' for 'Priest.' And in James 1607, 'Then shall the Priests."]

¶ After shall be said as followeth.

O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy humble servants entirely desire thy fatherly goodness, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; &c. Amen.

[See Appendix No. XXIII. 5, 6.]