The Liturgy of Holy Communion
from
The Book of Common Prayer

Processional Hymn (first hymn listed on hymn board)

The Introit (printed in bulletin)

The Collect for Purity:
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

The Summary of the Law
Note: On occasion, the Decalogue is recited in the place of the Summary of the Law (printed on the last page of this guide).

The priest or deacon says,
Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. Continue reading »