INTROIT S. ADVENT. Isaiah xlv. 8. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness; let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation. Psalm xix. 1. : The heavens declare the glory of GoD and the firmament showeth His handy work. Glory be to the FATHER, and to the SON: and to the HOLY GHOST; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. : CHRISTMAS. At the first celebration on Christmas Day. "Ye faithful, approach ye," &c. At the later celebration on Christmas Day, and till Septuagesima. Isaiah ix. 6. Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty GOD, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Psalm xcviii. 1. O sing unto the LORD a new song: for He hath done marvellous things. Glory be to the FATHER, and to the SON : and to the HOLY GHOST; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. : THE EPIPHANY. Behold the LORD, the Ruler is come; and dominion, power, and empire are in His hand. Psalm lxxii. 1. Give the king Thy judgments, O GOD: and Thy righteousness unto the king's son. Glory be to the FATHER, and to the SoN: and to the HOLY GHOST; As it was in the beginning, is now, shall be world without end. Amen. : and ever |