Greater Double – White
Let us all rejoice in the Lord, celebrating a festival day in honor of all the Saints: at whose solemnity the Angels rejoice and give praise to the Son of God. Ps. 32.1 Rejoice in the Lord, ye just: praise becometh the upright. V. Glory be.
COLLECT
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast granted us to honor in one solemn Feast the merits of all thy Saints: we beseech thee, that, since so many are praying for us, thou wouldst pour forth upon us the abundance of thy mercy for which we long. Through.
Commemoration: Four Crowned Martyrs
GRANT, we beseech thee, almighty God, that we who acknowledge the steadfastness of thy glorious Martyrs in confessing thy Name may feel their loving intercession for us with thee. Through.
SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church
EPISTLE Apoc. 7.2-12
In those days, behold, I, John, saw another Angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having the sign of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four Angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying, Hurt not the earth nor the sea, nor the trees, till we sign the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of them that were signed: a hundred and forty-four thousand were signed out of every tribe of the children of Israel. Of the tribe of Juda were twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Ruben twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Aser twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Nephthali twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Manasses twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Zabulon twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand signed: of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand signed. After this, I saw a great multitude which no man could number, of all nations, and tribes, and peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and in sight of the Lamb. And all the Angels stood round about the throne, and the ancients, and the four living creatures; and they fell down before the throne upon their faces, and adored God, saying, Amen. Benediction, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, honor, and power, strength to our God for ever and ever. Amen.
GRADUAL Ps. 33.10,11
Fear the Lord, all ye his Saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. But they that seek the Lord shall not be deprived of any good.
Alleluia, alleluia. V. Matt. 11.28. Come unto me all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. Alleluia.
+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (5.1-12)
At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed: nor hidden that shall not be known. For whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness shall be published in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers shall be preached on the housetops. And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you shall fear: Fear ye him who, after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you; Fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? Yea, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows. And I say to you: whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the Angels of God.
The Creed is said.
OFFERTORY Wis. 3.1-2,3.
The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of malice shall not touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace. Alleluia.
SECRET
We offer to thee, O Lord, the Gifts of our devotion: may they be well-pleasing to thee in honor of all the just, and likewise through thy mercy, avail us unto salvation. Through.
Commemoration: Four Crowned Martyrs
| Thy bountiful blessing come down on us, O Lord, through the prayers of thy holy Martyrs; may it render our gifts well-pleasing to thee, and make them an effectual means of our redemption. Through. |
SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church
COMMUNION Matt. 5.8-10.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God: blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called the children of God; blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
POSTCOMMUNION
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that thy faithful people may ever rejoice in honoring all thy Saints and may be defended by their unceasing prayers. Through.
Commemoration: Four Crowned Martyrs
| Refreshed with thy heavenly Sacraments and joys, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord, that we may be protected by the help of those in whose triumph we glory. Through. |
SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church
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