Mass 22, Cognovi
FOR ONE NEITHER VIRGIN NOR MARTYR
INTROIT. Cognovi. Ps. 119
I know, O Lord, that thy judgements are right, and that thou
of very faithfulness hast cause me to be troubled: my flesh trembleth
for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgements (alleluia,
alleluia). Ps. ibid. Blessed are those that are undefiled
in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. V. Glory be.
The Collect.
O GOD, The comforter of them that mourn, and the hope of them
that put their trust in thee, who didst favourably accept the
tears of blessed Monica for the conversion of Augustine her son;
grant, we pray thee; that at the intercession of these thy servants,
we may so bewail the sins that we have committed, that we may
be worthy to obtain the abundant pardon of thy grace. Through.
The Epistle. 1 Timothy 5:3-10
3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.
4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first
to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that
is good and acceptable before God.
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God,
and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those
of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than
an infidel.
9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years
old, having been the wife of one man,
10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children,
if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints'
feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently
followed every good work.
Gradual. Ps. 45 Full of grace are thy lips:
because God hath blessed thee for ever. V. Because of the world
of truth, and meekness, and righteousness: and thy right hand
shall teach thee terrible things.
Alleluia.alleluia. V. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go
forth, ride prosperously, and reign. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima, instead of the Alleluia, and verse
following, is said:
TRACT. Come, thou bride of Christ, receive the crown,
which the Lord hath prepared for thee for ever. V. Ps. 45.
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore
God, even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness
above thy fellows. V. In thy comliness and in thy beauty go forth,
ride prosperously, and reign.
In Eastertide, instead of the Gradual, is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ibid. In thy comliness and
in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously, and reign. Alleluia.
V. Because of the word of truth and meekness and righteousness:
and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Alleluia.
The Gospel. St Luke 7:11-17
11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city
called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much
people.
12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there
was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she
was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said
unto her, Weep not.
14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood
still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered
him to his mother.
16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying,
That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath
visited his people.
17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and
throughout all the region round about.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips:
because God hath blessed thee for ever, and world without end
(Alleluia).
SECRET.
GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that like as we thy faithful people
do acknowledge that in the time of our tribulation we have been
succoured by the merits of thy Saints: so this oblation, which
we here do offer and present unto thee in their honour, may be
acceptable in thy sight. Through.
COMMUNION. Ibid. Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity:
therefore God, even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of
gladness above thy fellows.
POSTCOMMUNION.
O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to fed us thy household with thy
heavenly gifts: mercifully grant, that we, who celebrate the
feast of thy blessed Monica, may at all times be comforted by
her intercession. Through.