A26983:90
A petition for peace with the reformation of the liturgy, as it was presented…
A petition for peace with the reformation of the liturgy, as it was presented to the right reverend bishops, by the divines appointed by His Majesties commission to treat with them about the alteration of it.
London printed : s.n., MDCLXI 1661
THE Ordinary Public-Worship ON THE LORDS-DAY.THE Ordinary Publick-Worship ON THE LORDS-DAY.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
After which may be sung a Psalm, or the Te Deum said, then shall 1be read a Chapter of the New Testament, and then the Prayer for the King and Magistrates. And after that the 67. or 98. or some other Psalm, may be sung or said, or the Benedictus, or Magnificat. And the same order to be observed at the Evening Worship, if time allow it.
After which may be sung a Psalm, or the Te Deum said, then shall 1bee read a Chapter of the New Testament, and then the Prayer for the King and Magistrates. And after that the 67. or 98. or some other Psalm, may bee sung or said, or the Benedictus, or Magnificat. And the same order to bee observed at the Evening Worship, if time allow it.
Next after the Psalm the Minister shall (in the Pulpit) first 1reverently, prudently, and fervently pray, according to the State and necessities of the Church, and those especially that are present, and according to the subject that he is to preach on. And after prayer, he shall preach upon some Text of holy Scripture suiting his matter to the necessities of the Hearers, and the manner of delivery to their quality and benefit. Always speaking from faith and holy experience in himself, with plainness, and perspicuity, with reverence and gravity, with convincing evidence, and authority, with prudence, caution, faithfulness, and impartiality, with tender love and melting compassion, with fervent zeal, and persuading importunity, and with frequency and unwearied Patience, waiting on God for the success. After Sermon he shall pray for a blessing on the word of Instruction and Exhortation, which was delivered; And in his Prayers (before or after Sermon) ordinarily he shall pray for the Conversion of Heathens, Jews, and other Infidels; the subversion of Idolatry, Infidelity, Mohammedanism, Heresy, Papal Tyranny and Superstition, Schism and Profaneness, and for the free progress of the Gospel, and the increase of Faith and godliness, the honouring of Gods name, the enlargement of the Kingdom of Christ, and the obedience of his Saints through the Nations of the Earth. And in special for these Nations, for the Kings Majesty, and the rest of the Royal Family, for the Lords of his Majesties Counsel, the Judges and other Magistrates of the Land, for the Pastors of the Church, and all Congregations committed