St. Matthews - Vesting Prayers

Vesting Prayers

(These prayers should be repeated by the Priest as he puts the items on.)

AMICE:

Place, O Lord, the helmet of salvation upon my head, to repel the assaults of the devil.

ALB:

Cleanse me, O Lord, and purify my heart, that washed in the Blood of the Lamb, I may attain everlasting joy.

GIRDLE:

Girdle me, O Lord, with the Girdle of purity and quench in me the fire of concupiscence; that the virtue of continence and chastity may remain in me.

MANIPLE:

Grant me, O Lord, to bear the Maniple of tears and sorrow; that I may with exultation receive the reward of my labor. Amen.

STOLE:

Give me again, O Lord, the stole of immortality, which I have lost in the sin of my first parent; and although I, unworthy, approach Thy sacred Mystery, grant to me, nevertheless, everlasting joy.

CHASUBLE:

O Lord, Who hast said, My yoke is easy and My burden light; grant that I may be able so to bear it, that I may obtain Thy grace. Amen.

St. Matthews Anglican Church is a traditional worship Anglican, Epicsopal and Catholic church using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.

For more information about St. Matthews Church, you are encouraged to contact the church at 813-663-0334. Or you can write to us at P. O. Box 1173 , Riverview, Florida 33568-1173.