An humble protestation of free forgiveness to others. I do further most humbly desire all and every one whom I have offended, that they would vouchsafe to forgive me. And I do freely and heartily forgive all the world, wherein soever any one hath offended me, or done me any manner of injury whatsoever; even as I desire to be forgiven of God, and to be absolved from my sins for the merits of my blessed Redeemer. Amen. The Creed. I believe in God the Father Almighty, &c. After the Creed. In this faith, which I do unfeignedly and wholly believe as a true member of Christ's Catholic Church, do I purpose to finish my life and if aught shall happen by the violence of my sickness, or the suggestions of my ghostly enemies, whereby I shall come to think, say, or do any thing contrary to this holy faith and purpose, I do here revoke it beforehand, and protest from my soul, even before Christ and His holy Angels, that I give no consent thereunto; giving most humble and hearty thanks unto my loving Creator and Redeemer, that by the wonderful goodness of His bounty, He hath vouchsafed to bring me to the knowledge of this faith in Him, which, with my soul and body, I commend into His most holy and merciful hands, now and at the hour of my death. Amen. The Prayers. Lord, have mercy upon me. Christ, have mercy upon me. Lord, have mercy upon me. Our Father, Which art in heaven, Hallowed, &c. Resp. Which putteth his (or her) trust in Thee. PRAYERS. Vers. Be unto me, O Lord, a strong tower. Resp. And let my cry come unto Thee. I. God, Who declarest Thy almighty power most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity; of Thy goodness and favour vouchsafe to hear these my humble and devout prayers, that being now justly punished for mine offences, I may be mercifully delivered by Thy abundant pity, for the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. II. O God, Who seest that I put not my trust in any thing which I can do; Mercifully grant, that by Thy power I may be delivered from all adversity, and be healed both in body and soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. III. O Lord, look down from heaven, behold, visit, and relieve me Thy sick servant. Look upon me with the eyes of Thy mercy, give me comfort and sure confidence in Thee, defend me from the danger of my deadly enemy, and keep me in perpetual peace and safety; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. IV. Hear me, Almighty and most merciful God and Saviour; extend Thine accustomed goodness to me Thy humble servant who am now grieved with sickness. Visit me, O Lord, as Thou didst visit Peter's wife's mother, and the captain's servant, so visit and restore unto me my former health (if it be Thy blessed will) a; or else, give me grace so to take Thy visitation, that, after this painful life is ended, I may dwell with Thee in life everlasting. Amen. pentance; That, if it shall be Thy good pleasure to restore me to my former health, I may lead the residue of my life in Thy fear, and to Thy glory. C.] V. O sweet Jesus, I desire neither life, nor death, but Thy most holy will; Thou art the thing, O Lord, that I look for; be it unto me according to Thy good pleasure. If it be Thy will to have me die, receive my soul; and grant that in Thee, and with Thee, I may receive everlasting rest. If it be Thy will to have me live any longer upon earth, give me grace to amend the rest of my life, and with good works to glorify Thy holy Name, Who with the Father and the Holy Ghost livest and reignest ever one God, world without end. VI. O God, Whose nature and property is ever to have mercy and to forgive, receive my humble petitions; and though I be tied and bound with the chain of my sins, yet let the pitifulness of Thy great mercy loose me; for the honour of Jesus Christ's sake our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen. The Blessing. The Almighty Lord, Who is a most strong tower to them that put their trust in Him, to Whom all things in heaven, in earth, and under the earth, do bow and obey, be now and evermore my defence; and make me know and feel, that there is no other Name under heaven given to man, in whom, and through whom, I may receive health or salvation, but only the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYERS AT THE HOUR OF DEATH. Our Father, Which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy, &c. Vers. O Lord, save Thy servant. Resp. Which putteth his (or her) trust in Thee. PSALMS 13 and 16. 1. Consider, and hear me, O Lord my God; lighten mine eyes, that I sleep not in death: lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him. 2. My trust is in Thy mercy and my heart shall be joyful in Thy salvation. : 3. All my delight is upon the saints and upon such as excel in virtue. PRAYERS. 4. The Lord Himself is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup : yea, I have a goodly heritage. 5. I have set God before mine eyes: for He is on my right hand, and therefore I shall not fall. 6. Wherefore my heart was glad, and my glory rejoiced : my flesh also shall rest in hope. 7. For why? Thou shalt not leave my soul in hell, neither shalt Thou suffer me to see corruption.' 8. Thou shalt shew me the path of life; in Thy presence is the fulness of joy and at Thy right hand there is pleasure for evermore. : Glory be to the Father, &c. As it was in the beginning, &c. PSALM 23. 1. The Lord is my shepherd therefore can I lack nothing. 2. He shall feed me in a green pasture and lead me forth besides the waters of comfort. : 3. He shall convert my soul and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for His Name's sake. 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for Thou art with me : Thy rod and Thy staff do comfort me. 5. Thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Glory be to the Father, &c. As it was in the beginning, &c. PSALMS 38 and 39. 1. Put me not to rebuke, O Lord, in Thine anger : neither chasten me in Thy heavy displeasure. 2. For Thine arrows stick fast in me and Thy hand presseth me sore. 3. There is no health in my flesh, because of Thy displeasure neither is there any rest in my bones, by reason of my sin. : 4. For my wickednesses are gone over my head : and are like a sore burden, too heavy for me to bear. 5. My wounds stink, and are corrupt through my foolishness. 6. I am brought into so great trouble and misery : that I go mourning all the day long. 7. My loins are filled with a sore disease: and there is no whole part in my body. 8. I am feeble, and sore smitten: I have roared for the very disquietness of my heart. : 9. Lord, Thou knowest all my life and my groaning is not hid from Thee. : 10. Forsake me not, O Lord my God be not Thou far from me. 11. Lord, let me know mine end, and the number of my days for Thou hast made them as a span long, and verily every man living is altogether vanity. 12. For man walketh in a vain shadow, he disquieteth himself in vain he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them. : 13. And now, Lord, what is my hope: truly my hope is even in Thee. Glory be to the Father, &c. As it was in the beginning, &c. PSALM 102. 1. Hear my prayer, O Lord : and let my cry come unto Thee. 2. Hide not Thy face from me in the time of trouble: incline Thine ears unto me when I call; O hear me, and that right soon. : 3. For my days are consumed away like smoke and my bones are burnt up as it were a firebrand. 4. My heart is smitten down, and withered like grass so that I forget to eat my bread. 5. For the voice of my groaning: my bones will scarce cleave to my flesh. : 6. My days are gone like a shadow and I am withered like grass. 7. O Lord, let it be Thy pleasure to deliver me make haste, O Lord, to help me. |
