THE MINISTER. The Offertory. the kingdom of Hea ven but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in Heaven. St. Matt. vii. 21. Zaccheus stood forth and said unto the Lord behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have done any wrong to any man, I restore four fold. St. Luke xix 8. Who goeth a warfare at any time of his own cost? who planteth a vineyard, and eatheth not of the fruit there of? Or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 1 Cor. ix. 7. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we should reap your worldly things? 1 Cor. PART I DIRECTIONS. -When it comes to your turn to make your Offering, do not let the plate or bason pass by you without putting something into it. for this reason, amongst others, that you may join in that part of the prayer for the Church militant wherein you beseech God. to accept your Alms, and you may depend upon it, be will accept them as given to himself, if they bear a proportion to your ability, and are done in obedience to his com mand, and with an eye to his glory, as a grate ful his mercies to yourself, acknowldgment of and as a testimony of your dependance upon him for the continuance of them. With such reflections your present offering and all your other gifts to the services of Religion, and the uses of charity, ought to be accompanied. THE MINISTER. The Offertory. Do you not know, that they who minister about holy things, live of the Sacrifice? and they who wait at the Altar are partakers DIRECTIONS, They that are pious and can't give as they are disposed in their hearts, must remember that the Alms given on this occasion, are not matter of necessity, but a free gift; and that their small contribu with the Altar? Eventions will like the poor so haththe Lord also ordained, that they who preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel. 1 Cor. ix. 13, 14. He that soweth little shall reap little, and he that soweth plenteously shall reap plenteously Let every man do ac Widow's two mites, be preferred to the richest oblations of the wealthy. And even he that hath nothing at all to give, is invited freely to partake of these spiritual blessings withuot money and without price. cording as he is disposed in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a chearful giver. 1 Cor. ix. 6, 7. Let him that is taught in the word, minister to him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived. God is not mocked? for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap. Gal. vi. 6, 7. While we have time, let us do good unto all men, aud especially unto them that are of the houshold of faith. Gal. vi. 10. Godliness Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath; for we brought nothing into the world, neither may we carry any thing out. 1 Tim. vi. 6, 7. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be ready to give, and glad to distribute, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may attain eternal life 1 Tim. vi. 17, 18, 19. God is not unrighteous, that he will forget your works, and labour that proceedeth of love; which ye have shewed for his name's sake, who have ministered unto the saints, and yet do minister. Heb. vi. 10. To do good and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Heb. xiii. 16. Whosoever hath this world's good, and seeth his Brother have need, aud shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 1 John, ii. 17. . turn Give alms of thy goods, and never thy face from any poor man, and then the face of the Lord shall not be turned away from thee. Tob. iv. 7. Be merciful after thy power. If thou hast much, give plenteously; if thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little, for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. Tob. iv 8, 9. He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord, and look what he layeth out it shall be paid him again. Prov. xix. 17. Blessed be the man that provideth for the sick and needy; the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble. Psalm xli. 1. RUBRICK. "Whilst these Sentences are in reading, the «Deacons, Church-Wardens, or other fit per"sons appointed for that purpose, shall receive "the alms for the poor and other offerings of the people, in a decent bason or plate, to be provided by the parish for that purpose; and reve"rently bring it to the Priest, who shall humbly present and place it upon the holy Table. 46 A Prayer at offering our Alms. Thy prayers and thy alms are come up as a momorial before God. Acts, x. 4. TH HY bounty, O Lord, is the fountain of all I possess; for it is from thee I have received all my worldly goods, and to thy holy name be the glory. Accept of this freewill offering of my hands, as an acknowledgment of thy right to all I enjoy, and as a testimony of that piety, love and charity to my necessitous brethern, which thou requirest, and art pleased to take as done to thyself. Therefore I will dedicate a part of those good things thou hast bestowed upon me, to relieve the poor; because thou hast made it an evidence of my love to thee; and grant that all my alms-deeds may be performed with such purity of intention, and in such a proportion to what thou hast given me, that they may be acceptable in thy sight, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour. Amen. RUBRICK. "And when there is a Communion, the "Priest shall then place upon the table so much "Bread and Wine, as he shall think sufficient, After which he shall say; THE MINISTER, Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church militant here on earth, A LMIGHTY and ever living God, who by the holy Apostle hast taught us to make Prayers and Supplications, and to give thanks for all men ; we humbly beseech thee most merciful DIRECTIONS. Here the Priest begining the prayer for the whole state of Christ's Curch militant here on earth, &c. you must join with him and the congregation in heart and spirit, and with attention, say the Amen with them, that you may reap the advantage of that common fervency with which these prayers are offered up to God. ly to accept our alms and oblations, and to receive these our Prayers, which we offer unto thy divine Majesty, beseeching thee to in the universal Church spire continually G3 with |