Devotions in the ancient way of offices. With psalms, hymns, and prayers for every day of the week and every holiday in the year. / Reformed by A person of quality, ; and published by George Hickes, D.D.

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Title: Devotions in the ancient way of offices. With psalms, hymns, and prayers for every day of the week and every holiday in the year. / Reformed by A person of quality, ; and published by George Hickes, D.D.
Author: Birchley, William, 1613-1669.
Publication: London :: Printed for J. Jones at the Bell, in St.-Paul's Church-Yard,; 1700.
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Subject terms: Church of England -- Liturgy.; Devotional exercises.
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Dec. 28. Holy Innocents.

All as the Office of Saints, except.

1. GOD withdrew his only Isaac, and left a thousand happy Lambs to be Sacrific'd in his stead, and accepted for his sake. Alleluja.

2. Herod meant to destroy, but behold he saved; his diligent Cruelty secur'd the hazard of their Infant State, and by shed∣ding their Blood, effected their Baptism. Alleluja.

3. These were brought from amongst Men, the first Fruits of God, and the Lamb, and in their Mouth was found no Lye; for they are without Spot before the Throne of God.

V. Weep not for thy Children Rachel! behold they Are,

R. Be comforted, they are Kings, and reign with Christ for ever. Alleluja, Alleluja.

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Let us pray.

O GOD, who by the Martyrdom of the Holy Innocents, hast taught thy Church, that no Age, or occasion of Suf∣fering for our Saviour, is exempt from high Reward! Grant, we beseech thee, that our celebrating their Festival, may make us adore this gracious dispensation of thine, and however severely it may seem at any time to treat us or our Relati∣ons, our Hearts may be confirm'd in a hopeful resignation to thy Will, and as∣sured Trust, that all leads to eternal Ad∣vantage, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.