Evening Prayer and the Litany (1662 Book of Common Prayer)

LECTIONS. John Calvin on the Psalms. Keil & Delitzsch: Joshua. Matthew Henry: Isaiah. Jamieson, Fausset & Brown: Gospels. Matthew Henry: Revelation. Dr. Robert Reymond: Systematic Theology. Prof. Berkhof, Systematic Theology: Soteriology. Dr. Philip Schaff, Apostolic Christianity, Medieval Christianity, Swiss Reformation and Creeds of Christendom. Westminster Larger Catechism, 132-138. For Psalm 14, Prof. Calvin comments on what fools bring to the social order—disorder. For Joshua 13 is finished. Moving on to chapter 14 and Caleb’s land-allotment. For Isaiah 3, Prof. Henry again reminds the reader of what God is “removing” from Jerusalem and Judah. Leaders. For Mathew 2.13-25, Prof. Jamiesson ponders over providence and angels protecting the holy family. For Revelation 8.1-6, Prof. Henry comments on providence in the angels with trumpets, all ready and prepared to act. For Bibliology, Prof. Reymond conducts the funeral service for mysticistic, godless cosmologists like Carl Sagan. For Soteriology, Prof. Berkhof is still talking—long-talking—on “conversion.” For Apostolic Christianity, Prof. Schaff rhapsodizes on Jewish history. For Medieval Christianity, Prof. Schaff finished the story of Scots Church history down to the end of the 11th century. For the Swiss Reformation, Prof. Schaff tells the story of the Vallentina-slaughter by Papists. For the Creeds of Christendom, Prof. Schaff tells the humorous story of the Non-Juror, Anglo-Romanist Bishops hoping for help from the Greeks. Yes, if you submit to our 1672 Confession condemning Lutherans and the Reformed. Westminster Larger Catechism Q. 132. What are the sins of equals? A. The sins of equals are, besides the neglect of the duties required, the undervaluing of the worth, envying the gifts, grieving at the advancement or prosperity one of another; and usurping preeminence one over another. Q. 133. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment, the more to enforce it? A. The reason annexed to the fifth commandment, in these words, That thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, is an express promise of long life and prosperity, as far as it shall serve for God's glory and their own good, to all such as keep this commandment. Q. 134. Which is the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill. Q. 135. What are the duties required in the sixth commandment? A. The duties required in the sixth commandment are, all careful studies, and lawful endeavors, to preserve the life of ourselves and others by resisting all thoughts and purposes, subduing all passions, and avoiding all occasions, temptations, and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life of any; by just defense thereof against violence, patient bearing of the hand of God, quietness of mind, cheerfulness of spirit; a sober use of meat, drink, physic, sleep, labor, and recreations; by charitable thoughts, love, compassion, meekness, gentleness, kindness; peaceable, mild and courteous speeches and behavior; forbearance, readiness to be reconciled, patient bearing and forgiving of injuries, and requiting good for evil; comforting and succoring the distressed, and protecting and defending the innocent. Q. 136. What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves, or of others, except in case of public justice, lawful war, or necessary defense; the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life; sinful anger, hatred, envy, desire of revenge; all excessive passions, distracting cares; immoderate use of meat, drink, labor, and recreations; provoking words, oppression, quarreling, striking, wounding, and whatsoever else tends to the destruction of the life of any. Q. 137. Which is the seventh commandment? A. The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery. Q. 138. What are the duties required in the seventh commandment? A. The duties required in the seventh commandment are, chastity in body, mind, affections, words, and behavior; and the preservation of it in ourselves and others; watchfulness over the eyes and all the senses; temperance, keeping of chaste company, modesty in apparel; marriage by those that have not the gift of continency, conjugal love, and cohabitation; diligent labor in our callings; shunning all occasions of uncleanness, and resisting temptations thereunto.