The Presentation of
the BVM at the Temple
November 21
Antiphons for the Psalms and Matins and Evensong
1. O
ever-blessed Mother of God, Mary Ever-Virgin, temple of the God-head, hallowed
shrine of the Holy Spirit, * thou only, above all others, wast acceptable to
our Lord Jesus Christ.
2. In
thy comeliness, yea in thy beauty, fare thou with the King according to his
worship and renown; * and with him go forth, ride prosperously, and reign.
3. Lord,
who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? or who shall rest upon thy holy hill? * Even
he that leadeth an uncorrupt life, and doeth the thing that is right, and
speaketh the truth from his heart.
4. God
shall help her with his countenance, and that right early: * God is in the
midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed.
5. Our
singers and trumpeters rehearse that Christ was born of thee; * wherefore all
our fresh springs shall be in thee.
1st Evensong
The
Psalms Appointed
84
The
Antiphon for the Magnificat
Thy
Presentation in the Temple, O Virgin Mother of God, hath proclaimed joyful tidings
unto all the world: * for from thee arose the Sun of Righteousness, even
Christ, our God; // who, taking away the curse, * hath bestowed a blessing,
and, despoiling death, hath given unto us life everlasting.
Matins
The
Psalms Appointed
The Magnificat & 45
The
Readings
From the office of Our Lady
The
Antiphon for the Benedictus
Today
let us celebrate with duteous solemnity the Presentation in the Temple of God's
most holy Mother, the ever Virgin Mary: * from whom the Son of the Highest went
forth, Alleluia!
Holy Communion
The
Introit Psalm
134. Ecce nunc.
2 Ye that by night stand in the house of the LORD, * even in the courts of the house of our God.
3 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, * and praise the LORD.
4 The LORD that made heaven and earth * give thee blessing out of Sion.
The
Collect
O God, who didst will that blessed Mary, ever-Virgin, the
tabernacle of the Holy Ghost, should as on this day be presented in the temple:
grant, we beseech thee, at her intercession; that we may be counted worthy to
be presented in the temple of thy glory. Through Jesus Christ our Lord who
livith and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost One God now and forever. Amen.
The
Epistle Ecclus.
xxiv: 9
He
created me from the beginning before the world, and I shall never fail. In the
holy tabernacle I served before him; and so was I established in Sion. Likewise
in the beloved city he gave me rest, and in Jerusalem was my power. And I took
root in an honourable people, even in the portion of the Lord’s inheritance.
The Gradual Luke 2:29-31
LORD, now lettest thou
thy servant depart in peace, * according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen * thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared * before the face of all people;
For mine eyes have seen * thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared * before the face of all people;
The Alleluia Luke 2:32
Alleluia! Alleluia! To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, * and to be the glory of thy
people Israel. Alleluia!
The
Gospel St.
John xix: 25
At
that time there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s
sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw
his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his
mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy
mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
2nd Evensong
The
Psalms Appointed
138& 122
Readings
From the Office of Our Lady
The
Antiphon for the Magnificat
O
ever-blessed Mother of God, Mary Ever-Virgin, temple of the Godhead, hallowed
shrine of the Holy Spirit; * thou only, above all others, wast acceptable to
our Lord Jesus Christ, Alleluia!
St. Clenment
(Bishop of
Rome)
November 23
The Collect.
O GOD, who hast enlightened thy
Church by the teaching of thy servant Clement: Enrich us evermore, we beseech
thee, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses who by their
life and doctrine will set forth the truth of thy salvation; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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