Jesus Christ, thine only Son, to be
born * [as on this day] for us, who, by the operation of the
Holy Ghost, was made very man, of the substance of the blessed
Virgin Mary his mother, and that without spot of sin, to make us
clean from all sin. Therefore with Angels, &c.
[Margin Note:] *_During the seven days after Christmas say_, as at
this time.
_Upon_ EASTER-DAY, _and seven days after_.
But chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious Resurrection
of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord: For he is the very Paschal Lamb
which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world;
who by his death hath destroyed death, and by his rising to life
again, hath restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with Angels,
&c.
_Upon_ ASCENSION-DAY, _and seven days after_.
Through thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who,
after his most glorious Resurrection, manifestly appeared to all
his Apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven, to prepare
a place for us; that where he is, thither might we also ascend,
and reign with him in glory. Therefore with Angels, &c.
_Upon_ PENTECOST _or_ WHITSUNDAY, _and six days after_.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose most true
promise, the Holy Ghost came down * [as on this day] from heaven
with a sudden great sound, as it had been a mighty wind, in the
likeness of fiery tongues, lighting upon the Apostles, to teach
them, and to lead them to all truth, giving them both the gift of
tongues, and also boldness with fervent zeal constantly to preach
the Gospel unto all nations; whereby we have been brought out of
darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of thee,
and of thy Son Jesus Christ. Therefore with Angels, &c.
[Margin Note:] * _During the six days after Whitsunday say_, as
at this time.
_Upon the Feast of_ TRINITY _only_.
Who art one God, one Lord; not one only Person, but three Persons
in one Substance. For that which we believe of the glory of the
Father, the same we believe of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost,
without any difference or inequality. Therefore with Angels, &c.
| _The following may be used at the discretion of the Minister_.
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| ADDITIONAL PROPER PREFACES.
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| _Upon_ THE EPIPHANY, _and seven days after_.
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| Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, in substance of our mortal
| flesh, manifested forth his glory, that he might bring us out of
| darkness into his own marvellous light. Therefore w
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