THE SOLITARY OFFICE OF THE ORDER



ASCRIPTION (stand; three bows; quiet voice)

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.

CONFESSION (kneel; quiet voice) Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things Judge of all men, we acknowledge our sin and bewail our wickednesses. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. Forgive us all that is past and enable us in newness of life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ASSURANCE (stand; quiet voice) Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. There is therefore no condemnation for those who walk not after the flesh but after the spirit.

GLORIA (stand; six bows; quiet voice)

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

SCRIPTURE (kneel or sit, silently or quiet voice) (Here shall the appointed lesson be read, reflecting upon the words and deeds of the Eschatological Man, our Lord.)

MEDITATION (kneel or sit; silently or quiet voice) (Here shall the appointed meditation be read, reflecting upon the life and wisdom of past sojourners on the way.)

GLORIA (stand; six bows; quiet voice)

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

PRAYERS (kneel; silently or quiet voice) (Here shall petitionary and intercessory prayers be offered for ourselves, the church, the world, and special concerns)

OFFERING (stand; quiet voice) Almighty God, we here offer and present unto Thee ourselves, our souls and bodies to be a reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice, beseeching Thee to accept this our bounder duty and service through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ASCRIPTION (stand; three bows; quiet voice)

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen