INTROIT. Statuit. ei. Ecclus. 45.
THE Lord made with him a covenant of peace: and made him the
chief of his people: that he should have the dignity of the priesthood
for ever (alleluia, alleluia). Ps. 132. Lord remember
David: and all his trouble. V. Glory be.
The Collect.
O God, who on thy blessed Confessor Saint Titus didst bestow
the virtues of thine Apostles: grant, we beseech thee, that by
his merits and intercession; we may so live righteously and soberly
in this world, that we may be found worthy to attain unto our
country in heaven. Through.
For the Epistle. Ecclesiasticus 44:16
Behold a great priest who in his days pleased the Lord and was
found righteous: and in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange
for the world. There was none like unto him to keep the law of
the Most High. Therefore by an oath the Lord assured him that
he would increase him among his people. He established with him
the blessing of all men and the covenant, and made it rest upon
his head. He acknowledged him in his blessing: and preserved
for him his mercy: so that he found favour in the sight of the
Lord. He magnified him in the sight of kings: and gave unto him
a crown of glory. An everlasting covenant he made with him and
gave him a great priesthood and blessed him with glory, that
he should execute the office of the priesthood and have honour
in his name and offer unto him incense and a sweet savour.
GRADUAL. Ecclus. 44. Behold a great priest who
in his days pleased the Lord. V. There was none like unto him
to keep the law of the Most High.
Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for
ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima, instead of the Alleluia and verse following,
is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth
the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. V. His seed
shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall
be blessed. V. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house:
and his righteousness endureth for ever.
In Eastertide, instead of the Gradual, is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for
ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia. V. This is a
priest whom the Lord hath crowned. Alleluia.
The Gospel. St Luke 10:1-9
1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and
sent them two and two before his face into every city and place,
whither he himself would come.
2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but
the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest,
that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man
by the way.
5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to
this house.
6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon
it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things
as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not
from house to house.
8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat
such things as are set before you:
9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The
kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. I have found David my servant: with my holy
oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast, and my
arm shall strengthen him (alleluia).
SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord,
that we remembering with gladness the righteousness of thy Saints,
may at all times and in all places feel the effectual succour
of their intercession. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath
made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of
meat in due season (alleluia).
POSTCOMMUNION.
GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we may so shew forth
our thankfulness for he gifts which we have now received; that,
at the intercession of blessed Remigius thy Confessor and Bishop,
we may obtain yet more abundant mercies. Through.