The People's Order of the Mass Authorized for Use in the Diocese of Nassau, 1939.
When you get to your place in Church, kneel down and say:-
+ In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Lord God, I have come-
To adore Thee;
To praise Thee for Thy love;
To ask Thee for forgiveness;
To pray for Thy blessing for all I love, and for myself.
Give me faith that I may see Thee,
Touch my lips that I may praise Thee,
Pour on me Thy charity,
That I may ever love Thee more and more.Then pray in your own words for your special intention.
Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, In earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
THE ASPERGES. Used before the principal Mass on Sundays not in Easter-tide.
Thou shall purge me, O Lord, with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Thou shall wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Psalm: Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and lo the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.Thou shall purge me, O Lord, with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Thou shall wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
V. O Lord, show Thy mercy upon us (alleluia).
R. And grant us Thy salvation (alleluia).
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.Let us pray. O holy Lord, Father Almighty, everlasting God, we beseech Thee lo hear us: and vouchsafe lo send Thy holy Angel from heaven, to guard and cherish, protect and visit, and evermore defend all that dwell in this house, through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
On Sundays in Easter-tide, that is, from Easter Sunday to Whitsunday, inclusive.
I beheld water issuing from the right side of the temple, alleluia: and all to whom that water came were saved, and they shall say, alleluia, alleluia.
Psalm: O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious: because His mercy endureth for ever.
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.I beheld water issuing from the right side of the temple, alleluia: and all to whom that water came were saved, and they shall say, alleluia, alleluia.
THE ORDER OF THE MASS. THE PREPARATION. + In the Name of the Father, and of the Son: and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
P. I will go unto the altar of God.
S. Even unto the God of my joy and gladness.
Psalm 43. P. Give sentence with me, O God, and defend my cause against the ungodly people: O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man.
S. For Thou art the God of my strength, why hast Thou put me from Thee: and why go I so heavily, while the enemy oppresseth me?
P. O send out Thy light and Thy truth, that they may lead me: and bring me unto Thy holy hill, and to Thy dwelling.
S. And that I may go unto the altar of God, even unto the God of my joy and gladness: and upon the harp will I give thanks unto Thee, O God, my God.
P. Why art thou so heavy, O my soul: and why art thou so disquieted within me?
S. O put thy trust in God: for I will yet give Him thanks, which is the help of my countenance, and my God.
P. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost;
S. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
P. I will go unto the altar of God.
S. Even unto the God of my joy and gladness.
P. + Our help is in the name of the Lord.
S. Who hath made Heaven and Earth.
P. I confess to Almighty God, etc.
S. Almighty God have mercy upon thee, forgive thee thy sins, and bring thee to everlasting life.
P. Amen.
S. I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to all the Saints, and to you, father. That I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed. through my fault, my own fault, my own most grievous fault. Therefore I beg blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Saints, and you, father, to pray to the Lord our God for me.
P. Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins and bring you to everlasting life.
S. Amen.
P. May + the Almighty and Merciful Lord grant unto us pardon, absolution and remission of all our sins.
S. Amen.
P. Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us, O Lord?
S. That Thy people may rejoice in Thee.
P. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us.
S. And grant us Thy salvation.
P. Lord, hear my prayer.
S. And let my cry come unto Thee.
P. The Lord be with you.
S. And with thy spirit.Let us pray.
Priest alone.
Our Father, &c.
Almighty God, unto Whom all hearts be open, all desires known, and from Whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy Holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE INTROIT. THE NINE-FOLD KYRIE. [Kyrie eleison means Lord, have mercy.
Christe eleison means Christ, have mercy.]V. Kyrie eleison.
R. Kyrie eleison.
V. Kyrie eleison.
R. Christe eleison.
V. Christe eleison.
R. Christe eleison.
V. Kyrie eleison.
R. Kyrie eleison.
V. Kyrie eleison.THE GLORIA. This is said or sung on all Feast Days throughout the year, and on Sundays except those in Advent and from Septuagesima to Easter.
The Priest says:
Glory be to God on high, (and the people join in) and in earth peace, good will towards men. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship Thee, we glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord God, Heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesu Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.
For Thou only art holy; Thou only art the Lord; Thou only, O Jesu Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the + glory of God the Father. Amen.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.Let us pray.
THE COLLECTS. R. Amen.
THE EPISTLE. During the Epistle the people may sit.
At the end of the Epistle:
Thanks be to God.
THE GRADUAL. THE GOSPEL. During the Gospel the people must stand.
V. The Lord be with you,
R. And with thy spirit.V. The Holy Gospel is written in the (10th) chapter of (John) beginning at the (5th) verse. R. Glory + be to + Thee, O + Lord.
When the Priest kisses the Book say,
Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
THE CREED. This is only used on Sundays and on certain Feast Days.
The Priest says:
I BELIEVE in One God, (and the people join in) the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in One Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, Begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, not made. Being of one substance with the Father, by Whom all things were made: Who for us men, and for our salvation came down from heaven, (kneel) AND WAS INCARNATE BY THE HOLY GHOST OF THE VIRGIN MARY, AND WAS MADE MAN, (stand) And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures, And ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And He shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead: Whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the Resurrection of the dead, and the life + of the world to come. Amen.
THE OFFERTORY. V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.Let us pray. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Or some other proper to the day.
The Bread and Wine are placed on the Altar, that the Priest may offer them to God, and the Collection is taken, during which a hymn is sometimes sung.
[If there be no hymn the people may say silently
Receive, O holy Trinity, this oblation which we present to Thee in memory of the Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honour of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, of blessed John' Baptist, of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, of these and all the Saints: let it be to their honour and our salvation, and grant that while we remember them on earth, in heaven they may plead for us. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.]
V. Brethren, pray that this my Sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.
R. The Lord receive this Sacrifice at thy hands, to the praise and glory of His Name, to our benefit and that of all His Holy Church.
THE SECRETS ending: V. Ever one God, world without end.
R. Amen.V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.V. Lift up your hearts.
R. We lift them up unto the Lord.V. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
R. It is meet and right so to do.V. It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, O Lord Holy, Father Almighty, Everlasting God
...... Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious Name, evermore praising Thee and saying:
THE SANCTUS. This is said or sung by the people with the Priest.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of Thy glory: Glory be to Thee, O Lord most High. Blessed is He + that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the Highest.
THE CANON. ALMIGHTY and ever-living God, who by Thy holy Apostle hast taught us to make prayers and supplications, and to give thanks for all men; We humbly beseech Thee most mercifully to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto Thy divine Majesty, beseeching Thee to inspire continually the universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity and concord; And grant that all they that do confess Thy holy Name, may agree in the truth of Thy holy Word", and live in unity and godly love.
COMMEMORATION OF THE LIVING. SPECIALLY we beseech Thee to save and defend Thy servant N. our King, that under him we may be godly and quietly governed. And grant unto his whole council, and to all that are put in authority under him that they may truly and indifferently minister justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of God's true religion and virtue.
Give grace, O heavenly Father, to N., and N., and all Bishops, Pastors and Curates, that they may both by their life and doctrine set forth Thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer Thy holy Sacraments;
And to all Thy people, N. and N., give Thy heavenly grace, that with meek heart and due reverence they may hear and receive Thy holy Word, truly serving Thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. And we most humbly beseech Thee of Thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all them, who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. And especially we commend unto Thy merciful goodness this congregation which is here assembled in Thy Name, to celebrate the commemoration of the most glorious death of Thy Son.
COMMEMORATION OF THE SAINTS. AND here we do give unto Thee most high praise and hearty thanks: For the wonderful grace and virtue declared in all Thy Saints, from the beginning of the world: And chiefly in the glorious and most blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord and God, and in the holy Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles and Martyrs, whose examples, O Lord, and steadfastness in Thy faith, and keeping Thy holy commandments grant us to follow.
COMMEMORATION OF THE DEAD. WE commend unto Thy mercy, O Lord, all other thy servants N. and N., which are departed hence from us, with the sign of faith, and now do rest in the sleep of peace; Grant unto them, we beseech Thee, Thy mercy and everlasting peace, and that, at the day of the general resurrection, we and all they which be of the mystical body of Thy Son, may altogether be set on His right hand, and hear that His most joyful voice: Come unto Me, O ye that be blessed of My Father, and possess the kingdom, which is prepared for you from the beginning of the world; grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake our only Mediator and Advocate.
THE INVOCATION. ALMIGHTY God, (the bell is rung once) our heavenly Father, who of Thy tender mercy didst give Thine only Son Jesus Christ, to suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption, who made there, by His one oblation of Himself, once offered, a full, perfect and sufficient sacrifice, oblation and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world, and did institute, and in His holy Gospel command us to celebrate a perpetual memory of that His precious death, until His coming again;
Hear us, O Merciful Father, we beseech Thee: and with Thy Holy Spirit and Word vouchsafe to bless + and sanctify + these Thy gifts + and creatures of Bread and Wine, that they may be unto us the Body + and the Blood + of Thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ;
Who in the same night that He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had blessed 4- and given thanks, He brake it and gave it to His disciples, saying: Take, eat;
THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU: Do this in remembrance of Me. (the bells arc rung).
Likewise after supper, He took the Cup, and when He had given + thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink ye all of this: FOR THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW TESTAMENT WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND FOR MANY, FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS:
Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of Me. (the bells are rung.)
THE OBLATION. WHEREFORE, O Lord and heavenly Father, according to the Institution of Thy dearly-beloved Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, we Thy humble servants, do celebrate + and make + here + before Thy divine Majesty, with these + Thy holy + gifts the memorial which Thy Son hath willed us to make: having in remembrance His blessed Passion, mighty Resurrection and glorious Ascension, rendering unto Thee most hearty thanks, for the innumerable benefits procured unto us by the same.
Entirely desiring Thy Fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our Sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving: most humbly beseeching Thee to grant, that by the merits and death of Thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in His Blood, we and all Thy whole Church may obtain remission of our sins and all other benefits of His passion.
And here we offer and present unto Thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies to be a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice unto Thee: humbly beseeching Thee, that whosoever shall be partakers of this holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body + and Blood + of Thy Son Jesus Christ and be fulfilled + with Thy grace and heavenly benediction, and made one body with Thy Son Jesus Christ, that He may dwell in them and they in Him.
And although we be unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto Thee any sacrifice: yet we beseech Thee to accept this our bounden duty and service, and command these our prayers and supplications, by the ministry of Thy holy Angels to be brought up into Thy holy Tabernacle before the sight of Thy divine Majesty; not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences through Christ our Lord;
By Wh + om, and with Wh + om, in the un + ity of the Holy Ghost, all honour + and glory + be unto Thee,
At the end of the Canon, the Priest says or sings,
V. O Father Almighty, world without end.
R. Amen.
And now, O Father, mindful of the love
That bought us, once for all, on Calvary's Tree,
And having with us Him that pleads above,
We here present, we here spread forth to Thee
That only Offering perfect in Thine eyes,
The one true, pure, immortal Sacrifice.Look, Father, look on His anointed Face,
And only look on us as found in Him:
Look not on our misusings of Thy grace
Our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim;
For lo! between our sins and their reward
We set the Passion of Thy Son our Lord.or
Wherefore, O Father, we Thy humble servants
Here bring before Thee Christ Thy well beloved,
All-perfect Offering, Sacrifice immortal,
Spotless Oblation.See now Thy children, making intercession,
Through Him our Saviour, Son of God incarnate,
For all Thy people, living and departed
Pleading before Thee.Priest alone.
Let us pray.
As our Saviour Christ hath commanded and taught us, we are bold to say:
Our Father, &c.
V. And lead us not into temptation:
R. But deliver us from evil.
V. World without end.
R. Amen.V. The peace + of the Lord + be always + with you.
R. And with thy spirit.THE AGNUS DEI. This is said or sung by Priest and People.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us (or at a requiem, grant them rest.)
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us (grant them rest.)
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace (grant them rest eternal.)THE COMMUNION. When the bell is rung at the communion of the Priest, those of the people who wish to communicate, should go up to the Altar step, men and boys going first.
Each person should genuflect, or kneel on the right knee, on coming out of his or her seat.
THE CONFESSION. This is led by the server and said by all who are to receive Communion.
ALMIGHTY GOD, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men: We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against Thy Divine Majesty, Provoking most justly Thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; The remembrance of them is grievous unto us; The burden of them is intolerable: Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please Thee in newness of life, To the honour and glory of Thy Name. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
THE ABSOLUTION. THE PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS. WE do not presume to come to this Thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in Thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Thy Table. But Thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink His blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by His body, and our souls washed through His most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in Him, and He in us. Amen.
Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under my roof, but speak the word only, and Thy servant shall be healed.
I worship Thee, Lord Jesus,
And kneeling unto Thee,
As Thou didst come to Mary,
I pray Thee come to me.My Jesus I believe that Thou art truly present in this Holy Sacrament.
I adore Thee, I love Thee.
I am very sorry that I have offended Thee.
Come to my poor soul and unite Thyself to me.Pause and make the sign of the Cross.
I thank + Thee, O Jesus.
O never, never leave me. Amen.O Saving Victim, opening wide
The gate of heaven to man below,
Our foes press on from every side,
Thine aid supply, Thy strength bestow.All praise and thanks to Thee ascend
For evermore Blest One in Three;
O grant us life that shall not end
In our true native land with Thee. Amen.The Ablutions are now taken.
THE COMMUNION SENTENCE. V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.THE POST-COMMUNION. The Prayer of Thanksgiving: ALMIGHTY and everliving God, we most heartily thank Thee, for that Thou dost vouchsafe to feed us, who have duly received these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of Thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of Thy favour and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of Thy Son, which is the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs through hope of Thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of the most precious death and passion of Thy dear Son. And we most humbly beseech Thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with Thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as Thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.V. Depart in peace or Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
(At a Requiem
V. May they rest in peace.
R. Amen.)
THE BLESSING. At a Requiem, the blessing is not given.
R. Amen.
THE LAST GOSPEL. The people stand as before.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.V. The beginning + of the Holy Gospel according to John.
R. Glory + be to + Thee O + Lord.
Except on certain special occasions, the Gospel used here is always that appointed for the last Mass on Christmas Day, and when the Priest reads
"THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH," all kneel.
After the Gospel
R. Thanks be to God.
[PRAYERS BEFORE LEAVING CHURCH
I thank Thee, Loving Jesus, for having this day allowed me to take part in this Holy Mystery (and to receive the Sacrament of Thy Body and Blood). Forgive me any inattention or wandering thoughts, and help me to lead a good life in this world, so that I may at last see Thee face to face with Thy Saints in Heaven. Amen.
Remember, O Lord, what Thou hast wrought in us, and not what we deserve; and, as Thou hast called us to Thy service, make us worthy of our calling: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE ANIMA CHRISTI. Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, refresh me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesu, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.
From the malicious enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come to Thee.
That with Thy Saints I may praise Thee.
Through all eternity. Amen.O Jesu, Lord, remember
When Thou shalt come again
Upon the clouds of heaven,
With all Thy shining train.
When every eye shall see Thee,
In Deity revealed,
Who here upon this Altar
In silence art concealed;
Remember then, O Saviour,
I supplicate of Thee,
That here I bowed before Thee
Upon my bended knee;
That here I owned Thy Presence,
And did not Thee deny;
And glorified Thy greatness
Though hid from human eye.
Accept, Divine Redeemer,
The homage of my praise;
Be Thou the Light and Honour
And Glory of my days.
Be Thou my Consolation
When death is drawing nigh;
Be Thou my only Treasure Through all eternity. Amen.Blessed, praised and hallowed be Jesus Christ on His throne of glory and in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. Amen.]
THE ANGELUS. V. The Angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary;
R. And she conceived by the Holy Ghost.V. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
R. Be it unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary, &c.V. And the Word was made Flesh,
R. And dwelt among us.Hail Mary, &c.
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ.Let us pray. We beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts, that as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by His Cr + oss and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
From Easter Day to the Saturday before Trinity Sunday should be said
REGINA COELI. Joy to thee, O Queen of Heaven, Alleluia. He, whom thou wast meet to bear, Alleluia. As He promised, hath arisen, Alleluia, Pour for us to Him thy prayer, Alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia,
R. For the Lord hath risen indeed, Alleluia.Let us pray. O God, Who by the Resurrection of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, hast vouchsafed to give joy to the whole world: Grant we beseech Thee that with the help of His Mother the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
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