INTROIT

Statuit ei.  Psalm 45.

The Lord made with him a covenant of peace:
And made him the chief of his That he should have the dignity of the priesthood forever,
Alleluia, alleluia.  §

(Psalm 132) Lord, remember David:
And all his trouble.
Glory be ...
As it was ...

(Repeat to §.)

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that the devout observance of this festival of blessed N., thy Confessor and Bishop, may be profitable unto us for our advancement in all godliness, and for the attainment of everlasting salvation.  Through.
 
 

THE LESSON

Ecclesiasticus 44.16

Behold a great priest who in his days pleased the Lord and was found righteous: and in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange for the world.  There was none like unto him to keep the law of the Most High.  Therefore by an oath the Lord assured him that he would increase him among his people.  He established with him the blessing of all men and the covenant, and made it rest upon his head.  He acknowledged him in his blessing: and preserved for him his mercy: so that he found favor in the sight of the Lord.  He magnified him in the sight of kings: and gave unto him a crown of glory.  An everlasting covenant he made with him and gave him a great priesthood and blessed him with glory, that he should execute the office of his priesthood and have honor in his name and offer unto him incense and a sweet savor.
 
 

GRADUAL

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord:
He hath great delight in his commandments.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth:
The generation of the faithful shall be blessed.
Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house:
And his righteousness endureth for ever.
 

In Eastertide, instead of the Gradual, is said:
 

ALLELUIA

Alleluia.
Alleluia.
(Psalm 110) Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech.
Alleluia.
This is a priest whom the Lord hath crowned.
Alleluia.
 
 

THE GOSPEL

St. Matthew 25.14 – 23

At that time: As Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: A certain man traveling into a far country called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.  Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.  His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.  He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
 
 

OFFERTORY  Psalm 89

I have found David my servant: with my holy oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast, and my arm shall strengthen him (alleluia).
 
 

SECRET

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we remembering with gladness the righteousness of thy Saints, may at all times and in all places feel the effectual succor of their intercession.  Through.
 
 

COMMUNION  St. Luke 12

A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season (alleluia).
 
 

POSTCOMMUNION

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we may so shew forth our thankfulness for the gifts which we have now received; that at the intercession of blessed N. thy Confessor and Bishop, we may obtain yet more abundant mercies.  Through.
 
 

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