The Church of St. Alban 500 Fairthorne Street Philadelphia, PA 19128 Morning Prayer Addendum December 25th - The Nativity of Our Lord: Day Invitatory: Unto us a Child is born, Christ the Lord: O come, let us worship. Hymn: . 1. Come, thou Redeemer of the earth, 5. O equal to the Father, Thou! and manifest thy virgin-birth: Gird on Thy fleshly mantle now; All lands admire, all times applaud; The weakness of our mortal state Such birth as this befits our God. With deathless might invigorate. 2. Begotten in the human race, 6. Thy cradle here shall glitter bright, But of the SpiritÊs mystic grace, And darkness breathe a newer light, The Word of God to man is come, Where endless faith shall shine serene, Blest, promised Fruit of MaryÊs womb. And twilight never intervene. 3. Her virgin-womb that burden gained 7. O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee With virgin honor all unstained; Eternal praise and glory be, A holy place where god could rest, Whom with the Father we adore On earth ChristÊs own first temple blest. And Holy Spirit, evermore. 4. From God the Father He proceeds, To God the Father back He speeds; His course He runs to death and hell, Returning on GodÊs throne to dwell Antiphon on Psalms. Whom saw ye, O shepherds? speak! tell us! give us the tidings; who is this that hath appeared on earth? We beheld a new-born Child, and choirs of Angels shouting allegiance to him as Lord, , alleluia. Antiphon on Benedictus. Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good- will, alleluia, alleluia. Hymn: A solis ortus cardine. 1. From lands that see the sun arise, 3. In that chaste parentÊs holy womb, To earthÊs remotest boundaries, Celestial grace hath found its home: The virgin born today we sing, And she, as earthly bride unknown, The Son of Mary, Christ the King. Yet call that Offspring blest her own. 2. Blest Author of this earthly frame, 4. The mansion of the modest breast To take a servantÊs form He came, Becomes a shrine where God shall rest: That liberating flesh by flesh, The pure and undefiled one Whom He had made might live afresh. Conceived in her womb the Son. 1 5. That Son, that royal Son she bore, 7. The heavenly chorus filled the sky, Whom GabrielÊs voice had told afore: The angels sang to God on high, Whom, in his Mother yet concealed, What time to shepherds watching lone The Infant Baptist had revealed. They made creationÊs Shepherd known. 6. The manger and the straw He bore, 8. All honor, laud, and glory be, The cradle did He not abhor: O Jesu, virgin born, to Thee; A little milk His infant fare All glory, as is ever meet, Who feedeth even each fowl of air. To the Father and to Paraclete. V. The Lord hath declared, alleluia. R. His salvation, alleluia. December 26th - St. Stephen, Protomartyr Invit. The new-born Christ, who as at this time gave the crown to blessed Stephen, O come, let us worship. Ant. on Psalms. They stoned Stephen, calling upon the Lord and saying: Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. Ant. on Ben. He that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. Hymn: Sancte Dei preciose. 1. Saint of God, elect and precious, 3. Laud to God, and might, and honor, protomartyr Stephen, bright who with flowers of rosy dye with thy love of amplest measure, crowned thy forehead, and hath placed thee shining round thee like a light; in the starry throne on high: who to God commendest, dying, he direct us, he protect us, them that did thee all despite. from death's sting eternally. 2. Glitters now the crown above thee, V. The righteous shall flourish like a palm- figured in thy honored name: tree. O that we, who truly love thee, R. And shall spread abroad like a cedar in may have portion in the same; Libanus. In the dreadful day of judgment fearing neither sin nor shame. December 27th - St. John, Apostle & Evangelist Invit. The Lord, the King of Apostles and Master of Evangelists, O come, let us worship. Ant. on Psalms. This is that disciple which testifieth of these things: and we know that his testimony is true. Ant. on Ben. This is the same John who leaned on the LordÊs bosom at the Last Supper, the blessed Apostle, unto whom were revealed the secrets of heaven. Hymn: Exultet Caelum Laudibus.

2 1. Let the round world with songs rejoice; 4. For at Thy will they preached the Word Let Heaven return the joyful voice; Which cured disease, which health conferred: All mindful of th'Apostles' fame, O may that healing power once more Let Heav'n and earth their praise Our souls to grace and health restore. proclaim. 5. That when Thy Son again shall come, 2. Ye servants who once bore the light And speak the world's unerring doom, Of truth o'er heathen night, He may with them pronounce us blest, Still may your work that light impart, And place us in Thy endless rest. To glad our eyes and cheer our heart. 6. All honor, laud, and glory be, 3. O God, by Whom to them was giv'n O Jesu, virgin born, to Thee; The key that shuts and opens Heav'n, All glory, as is ever meet, Our chains unbind, our loss repair, To the Father and to Paraclete. And grant us grace to enter there. V. And all men that see it shall say, This hath God done. R. For they shall perceive that it is his work. December 28th - The Holy Innocents, Martyrs Invit. The Lord, the King of Martyrs, O come, let us worship. Hymn: Audit tyrannus anxius. 1. THE anxious tyrant hears aghast 3. But what avails his wicked way? That Christ, the King of kings, at last What mortal can GodÊs purpose stay? Hath come his royal throne to claim, Though many die, all innocent, And Israel rule in DavidÊs name. Christ safely far away is sent. 2. That rumour stirs his frantic cry 4. All honour, laud and glory be, That One whoÊd drive him forth is nigh; O Jesu, Virgin-Born, to thee; Cries he: Go, soldiers! take the sword! Whom with the Father we adore, Each cradled infantÊs blood be poured! And Holy Ghost, for evermore. Amen. Ant. on Psalms. Many innocent children were slain in ChristÊs behalf; the very sucklings were put to death by a ruthless tyrant; pure and unspotted, they follow the Lamb himself, and say without ceasing, Glory be to thee, O Lord. Ant. on Ben. These are they which were not defiled with women, for they are virgins, and they follow the lamb whithersoever he goeth. Hymn: Salvete, flores Martyrum. 1. ALL hail! ye infant martyr flowers, 2. You, tender flock of Christ, we sing, Cut off in lifeÊs first dawning hours: First victims slain for Christ your King: As rosebuds snapt in tempest strife Beneath the AltarÊs heavenly ray When Herod sought your SaviourÊs life. With Martyr-palms and crowns ye play. (hymn concludes on next page) 3 3. All honour, laud, and glory be, O Jesu, Virgin-born to thee; Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Ghost, for evermore. Amen. V. Herod was exeeding wroth and slew many children. R. In Judah, the city of David. December 29th - Fifth day in the of Christmas Invit. Unto us a Child is born, Christ the Lord: O come, let us worship. Hymn: Veni redemptor gentium. (found above on Christmas Day) Ant. on Psalms. Lo, a maiden hath borne the Monarch whose Name is Everlasting: she hath both the joy of a mother and the honor of a virgin: before her hath none been seen like her, nor shall there be after, alleluia. Ant. on Mag. This is the time when the Christ was born; this is the time when a Savior appeared; this is the time when on earth Angels were singing, Archangels rejoicing; this is the time when the righteous should exult and say: Glory to God in the highest, alleluia. Ant. on Ben. When all things were in quiet silence, and night was in the midst of her swift course, thine almighty Word, O Lord, leaped down from heaven out of the royal throne, alleluia. Hymn: A solis ortus cardine. (found above on Christmas Day) December 30th - Sixth day in the Octave of Christmas All as on Dec. 29th, except: Ant. on Psalms. The Angel said unto the shepherds: behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy: for unto you is born this day the Savior of the world, alleluia. Ant. on Ben. Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good-will, alleluia, alleluia. December 31st - Seventh day in the Octave of Christmas All as on Dec. 29th, except: Ant. on Psalms. There was with the Angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good-will, alleluia. Ant. on Ben. Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good-will, alleluia, alleluia.

4 January 1st - The Circumcision of Our Lord Invit. Unto us a Child is born, Christ the Lord: O come, let us worship. Hymn: Christe, Redemptor omnium. 1. JESU, the FatherÊs only Son, 5. Whence sky, and stars, and seaÊs abyss, Whose death for all redemption won, And earth, and all that therein is, Before the world, of God Most High, Shall still, with laud and carol meet, Begotten all ineffably. The Author of thine greet. 2. The FatherÊs Light and Splendour thou, 6. And we who, by thy precious Blood Their endless Hope to thee that bow: From sin redeemed, are marked for God, Accept the prayers and praise today On this, the day that saw thy Birth, That through the world thy servants pay. Sing the new song of ransomed earth. 3. SalvationÊs Author, call to mind 7. All honour, laud, and glory be, Thou tookest the form of humankind, O Jesu, Virgin-born to thee; When of the Virgin undefiled Whom with the Father we adore, Thou in manÊs flesh becamest a Child. And Holy Ghost, for evermore. Amen. 4. Thus testifies the present day V. The Lord hath declared, alleluia. Through every year in long array, R. His salvation, alleluia. That thou, salvationÊs source alone, Proceededst from the FatherÊs Throne. Ant. on Psalms. O wondrous interchange! the Creator of mankind, taking upon him a living body, vouchsafed to be born of a pure Virgin: and by his Humanity, which was begotten in no earthly wise, hath made us partakers of his Divinity. Ant. on Ben. A great and wonders mystery is made known to us this day: in a new manner are natures united, for God is become incarnate: what he was, he still abode; and what he was not, he took unto himself, suffering in his Person neither confusion nor division. Hymn: Felix dies quam proprio. 1. O BLESSED day, when first was poured 4. Beneath the knife see MaryÊs Child, The precious our Lord! GodÊs Innocent! manÊs Undefiled! O blessed day, when so began For sinners he would ransom pay, His travail in redeeming man! For lawless man the Law obey! 2. Scarce entered on our life of woe, 5. Grant circumcision, Lord, within; His infant blood for us doth flow! Cut from our hearts the love of sin! Whist yet he suckles at the breast, That we thy likeness true may bear, Atoning love he thus confessed! Carve deep thy Name and image there! 3. From heaven come, and willingly, Amen. ManÊs sacrificial Lamb is he! V. The Word was made flesh, alleluia. The Son of God, quick to fulfill R. And dwelt among us, alleluia. Each mandate of his FatherÊs will! 5 January 2nd - Octave Day of St. Stephen, Protomartyr Invit. The new-born Christ, who as at this time gave the crown to blessed Stephen, O come, let us worship. Ant. on Psalms. They stoned Stephen, calling upon the Lord and saying: Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. Ant. on Ben. He that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. Hymn: Sancte Dei preciose. (found above on December 26th) January 3rd - Octave Day of St. John, Apostle & Evangelist Invit. The Lord, the King of Apostles and Master of Evangelists, O come, let us worship. Ant. on Psalms. This is that disciple which testifieth of these things: and we know that his testimony is true. Ant. on Ben. This is the same John who leaned on the LordÊs bosom at the Last Supper, the blessed Apostle, unto whom were revealed the secrets of heaven. Hymn: Exultet Caelum Laudibus. (found above on December 27th) January 4th - Octave Day of The Holy Innocents, Martyrs Invit. The Lord, the King of Martyrs, O come, let us worship. Hymn: Audit tyrannus anxius. (found above on December 28th) Ant. on Psalms. Many innocent children were slain in ChristÊs behalf; the very sucklings were put to death by a ruthless tyrant; pure and unspotted, they follow the Lamb himself, and say without ceasing, Glory be to thee, O Lord. Ant. on Ben. These are they which were not defiled with women, for they are virgins, and they follow the lamb whithersoever he goeth. Hymn: Salvete, flores Martyrum. (found above on December 28th) January 5th - The Vigil of the Invit. Unto us a Child is born, Christ the Lord: O come, let us worship. Hymn: Christe, Redemptor omnium. (found above on January 1st) Ant. on Psalms. When thou wast born all ineffably of a Virgin, then were the Scriptures fulfilled: thou camest down like the dew upon the fleece of wool, to bring salvation unto all mankind; we praise thee, O our God. Ant. on Mag. The Child increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Ant. on Ben. While all things were in quiet silence, and night was in the midst of her swift course, thine almighty Word, O Lord, leaped down from heaven out of thy royal throne, alleluia. Hymn: Felix dies quam proprio. (found above on January 1st)

6 January 6th - The Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles: The Epiphany of the Lord Invit. Christ who hath been manifested unto us: O come, let us worship. Hymn: A Patre Unigenitus. 1. From God, by mystic virgin-birth, 4. Abide with us, O Lord of light, The Sole-Begotten came to earth, Disperse the gloom of inward night; Whose Cross the font its virtue gives, From guilt each conscience purify, Whence born anew, manÊs spirit lives. And remedies of health apply. 2. From heaven come, his path began 5. Thou once, we know, didst sojourn here, When here he took the form of man; Thou shalt again, we trust, appear; His death redeemed the world he made, O shield us evermore from harm, And brought us joys that neÊer can fade. The subjects of thy sceptred arm. 3. Saviour, to thee in prayer we bend:· 6. All glory, Jesu, be to thee With all thy pardoning grace descend, For this thy glad Epiphany; And radiant oÊer our every sense Whom with the Father we adore, Thy beams to faithful hearts dispense. And Holy Ghost, for evermore. Amen. Ant. on Psalms. Before the morning star begotten, yea, before all ages, the Lord our Savior as on this day is made manifest to the world. Ant. on Mag. As on this day is the Church espoused to her heavenly Bridegroom, forasmuch as in Jordan Christ hath cleansed her iniquities: therefore do the Wise Men hasten with their offerings to the royal nuptials where the guests are regaled with water made wine, alleluia. Ant. on Ben. Now do we celebrate a festival in honor of three days when Christ was made manifest: the day whereon a star led the Wise Men to the manger; the day whereon water was turned to wine at the wedding feast; the day whereon Christ was pleased to be baptized of John in Jordan that he might save us, alleluia. Hymn: O Sola magnum urbium. 1. HOW great soeÊer earthÊs cities be, 4. The fragrant incense which they bring None, Bethlehem, can equal thee; Shews him as God; and gold as King; SalvationÊs King from heavenÊs dread throne, The bitter spicy dust of myrrh Was born in flesh in thee alone. Forsehadows his new sepulchre. 2. A star, whose fairness and whose light 5. All glory, Jesu be to thee Exceeds the sunÊs own radiance bright, For this thy glad Epiphany; Hath come, to all the lands to tell Whom with the Father we adore, That God in flesh on earth doth dwell. And Holy Ghost, for evermore. Amen. 3. Right soon the see his face, V. O all ye Angles of God, alleluia. And eastern gifts before him place, R. Fall down, and worship before him, And bending low, their prayer unfold alleluia. With incense, myrrh, and royal gold. 7 January 7th - Second Day in the Octave of The Epiphany All as on Jan. 6th, except: Ant. on Psalms. Thy light is come, O Jerusalem, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee, and the Gentiiles shall walk in thy light, alleluia. Ant. on Mag. From the East there came Wise Men to Bethlehem for to worship the Lord; and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him precious gifts: gold as to a mighty Monarch, incense as to the true God, and myrrh to forshew his burial, alleluia. Ant. on Ben. When the Wise Men saw the star, they rejoice with exceeding great joy, and when they presented unto the lord gold and frankincense and myrrh, alleluia. January 8th - Third Day in the Octave of The Epiphany All as on Jan. 6th, except: Ant. on Psalms. When they had opened their treasures, the Wise Men presented unto the Lord gold and frankincense and myrrh, alleluia. Ant. on Mag. Three are the offerings which the Wise Men brought unto the Lord: gold and myrrh and frankincense as for the Son of God, the mighty King, alleluia. Ant. on Ben. The Light of light, thou, O Christ, hast appeared, unto whom the Wise Men present their gifts, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. January 9th - Fourth Day in the Octave of The Epiphany All as on Jan. 6th, except: Ant. on Psalms. O ye seas and river-floods, shew forth the praises of the Lord; O ye fountains of living water, bless ye the Lord of all, alleluia. Ant. on Mag. We have seen his star in the East, and are come with gifts to worship the Lord. Ant. on Ben. Herod inquired of the Wise Men, What sign have ye seen, concerning him that is born King? We have seen a star shining, the brightness whereof doth enlighten the world. January 10th - Fifth Day in the Octave of The Epiphany All as on Jan. 6th, except: Ant. on Psalms. Thy light is come, O Jerusalem, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee, and the Gentiiles shall walk in thy light, alleluia. Ant. on Mag. Many nations shall come from afar, bearing their gifts, alleluia. Ant. on Ben. All they from Saba shall come, brining gold and incense, alleluia, alleluia.

8 January 11th - Sixth Day in the Octave of The Epiphany All as on Jan. 6th, except: Ant. on Psalms. Yon a star, a fiery beacon, pointed out the way to God, the King of kings who in the manger lay, where Magi, when they see, do then unfold their princely gifts of frankincense and myrrh and gold. Ant. on Mag. They that despised thee shall come unto thee, and shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet. Ant. on Ben. The Wise Men, being warned in dreams by an Angel, departed into their own country another way. January 12th - Seventh Day in the Octave of The Epiphany All as on Jan. 6th, except: Ant. on Psalms. Thy light is come, O Jerusalem, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee, and the Gentiiles shall walk in thy light, alleluia. Ant. on Mag. Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory, alleluia. Ant. on Ben. The Wise Men, beholding the star, said one to another: This is the sign of a mighty King; forth fare we to seek him: and let us offer him gifts, gold and incense and myrrh, alleluia. January 13th - Octave Day of The Epiphany All as on Jan. 6th

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