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a just return for our labor;
December 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
a just return for our labor;
R. Graciously hear us, O Christ; graciously hear us, O Lord Christ.
December 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
R. Graciously hear us, O Christ; graciously hear us, O Lord Christ.
the bishops and the other clergy and the laity here
December 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
the bishops and the other clergy and the laity here
Proper Liturgies for Special Days
December 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Proper Liturgies for Special Days
Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law.
December 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law.
the comfort of all who sorrow, the strength of all who suffer
December 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
the comfort of all who sorrow, the strength of all who suffer
O God, who hast taken to thyself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of thy incarnate Son:
December 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
O God, who hast taken to thyself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of thy incarnate Son:
Our assurance as Christians is that nothing, not even death, shall separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
December 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our assurance as Christians is that nothing, not even death, shall separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
some other hymn extolling the glory of the cross
December 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
some other hymn extolling the glory of the cross
others who for weighty cause could not be present
December 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
others who for weighty cause could not be present
English tongue
December 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
English tongue
There is no celebration
December 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
There is no celebration
Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.
December 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.
It is a most invaluable part of that blessed 'liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,'
December 29, 2025 at 5:15 AM
It is a most invaluable part of that blessed 'liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,'
There is no celebration
December 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
There is no celebration
whereby the Devil doth thrust
December 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
whereby the Devil doth thrust
The Congregation expresses its approval. Applause is appropriate.
December 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Congregation expresses its approval. Applause is appropriate.
O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord,
December 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord,
Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers
December 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers
And here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice unto thee;
December 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
And here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice unto thee;
Necessary announcements may be made before the service, after the Creed, before the Offertory, or at the end of the service, as convenient.
December 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Necessary announcements may be made before the service, after the Creed, before the Offertory, or at the end of the service, as convenient.
And therefore they are to be condemned, which say, they can no more sin as long as they live here, or deny the place of forgiveness to such as truly repent.
December 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
And therefore they are to be condemned, which say, they can no more sin as long as they live here, or deny the place of forgiveness to such as truly repent.
it doth fervently kindle their love towards God:
December 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
it doth fervently kindle their love towards God:
earth, divided
December 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
earth, divided