York Breviary: the ordinary of the psalter (York Use, printed Venice 1493; ed. Lawley, Surtees Society 71 and 75 (1880–83))

Sunday Matins: the Hymns

York uses the same two Sunday Matins hymns as Sarum, but in different seasons. Nocte surgentes is said on Sundays from the first Sunday after the octave of the Epiphany to Septuagesima, and from the first Sunday after Trinity to the first Sunday of August. Primo dierum omnium is said from Septuagesima to Lent, and from the first Sunday of August to Advent.

Hymn: Rising by night, let us all keep watch, and ever meditate on the psalms; and with all our strength let us sing sweet hymns to the Lord: that, singing together to the holy King, we may with his saints be worthy to enter the court of heaven and lead the blessed life together. Grant us this, O blessed Godhead of the Father, and of the Son, and likewise of the Holy Spirit, whose glory resounds in all the world. Amen.

Hymn: On this first of all the days, on which the world was founded, or on which the Creator rose again and, having overcome death, set us free: let us cast slumber far away and all rise quickly, and seek the Holy One by night, as we know the prophet did; that he may hear our prayers and stretch out his right hand, and, cleansed from our stains, restore us to the seats of heaven; that he may reward with blessed gifts all of us who, in the most holy time of this day, sing psalms in the hours of rest. Grant this, most loving Father, and thou, his only Son, equal to the Father, with the Spirit the Comforter, reigning through every age. Amen.

Psalm 1, Beatus vir, and the psalms following in course, as at Sarum. Antiphon from the first Sunday of Advent: Non auferetur; from the octave of the Epiphany when the office is of the Sunday: Servite; from the first Sunday of Lent to Easter, and from Deus omnium to Advent: Pro fidei meritis.

Sunday Lauds

Psalms: The Lord is King (Ps. 93), O be joyful (Ps. 100), O God, thou art my God (Ps. 63), God be merciful (Ps. 67), Benedicite, and Psalms 148, 149 and 150, as at Sarum.

Chapter: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, honour, power and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. Thanks be to God.

York matches the Lauds hymn to the Matins hymn. Whenever Nocte surgentes was said at Matins, this hymn follows at Lauds: Lo, now the shadow of night grows thin, the rosy dawn of light shines forth; with all our strength let us all entreat the Almighty, that our God in his mercy may drive away all sickness, give us health, and of his fatherly goodness grant us the kingdom of heaven. Grant us this, O blessed Godhead of the Father, and of the Son, and likewise of the Holy Spirit, whose glory resounds in all the world. Amen.

Whenever Primo dierum was said at Matins, this hymn follows instead: O splendour of the Father, now we earnestly pray thee: let all defiling lust be far from us, and every harmful act; that no foul or wanton frame of our body may cause us to burn more fiercely in the fires of hell. Therefore, O Redeemer, we beseech thee, wash away our reproaches, and of thy goodness bestow on us the blessings of eternal life; that, made strangers to the deeds of the flesh and living chaste, as we wait bowed down, we may sing the song of glory. To God the Father be glory.

V. The Lord hath reigned. R. He hath put on glorious apparel; the Lord hath put on strength, and girded himself with power. Antiphon to Benedictus as the season requires.

On Saturday, before the first Sunday in Lent, the Lauds hymn: Now dawn spreads over the sky, the day steals upon the earth, the ray of light leaps forth: let every wanton thing depart. Let the phantoms of the night fall away, let the guilt of the mind be overthrown, let whatever dark thing night has brought in for sin give way; that that last morning, for which we wait bowed down, may break upon us in light while we sing this song. To God the Father be glory. Antiphon to Benedictus: Guide us, O Lord, into the way of peace.

Prime: Confitemini, the Hymn and the Psalms

On Sundays York begins Prime with Psalm 118, Confitemini Domino (O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious), said before the hymn. From Septuagesima to Easter, Psalm 93, The Lord is King, is said in its place.

Hymn: Jam lucis orto sidere, as at Sarum.

Then Psalm 54, Deus in nomine, and Psalm 119, Beati immaculati and Retribue, as at Sarum, with Quicunque vult on Sundays.

Prime: the Antiphons on Quicunque vult

On Sundays: Thee, God the Father unbegotten, thee the only-begotten Son, thee the Holy Ghost the Comforter, holy and undivided Trinity, with all our heart and mouth we confess, we praise and bless: to thee be glory for ever.

On feasts of nine lessons, double or simple: Thanks be to thee, O God, thanks be to thee, O true and one Trinity, one and supreme Godhead, holy and one Unity.

On weekdays, except at certain seasons:

Monday: Be present, O one God almighty, Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Tuesday: We confess thee one in substance, a Trinity in persons.

Wednesday: We profess that thou art ever the same, to be, to live and to understand.

Thursday: Thee we call upon, thee we adore, thee we praise, O blessed Trinity.

Friday: Our hope, our salvation, our honour, O blessed Trinity.

Saturday: Deliver us, save us, justify us, O blessed Trinity.

Prime: the Chapter and Preces

Chapter: O Lord, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou our arm every morning, and our salvation in the time of trouble. Thanks be to God.

R. Jesu Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy upon us. V. Thou that sittest at the right hand of the Father. Glory be to the Father. V. Arise, O Lord, and help us. R. And deliver us for thy name's sake.

Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Our Father. And lead us not. But deliver us.

My soul shall live and praise thee. And thy judgements shall help me.

I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost. O seek thy servant, O Lord, for I do not forget thy commandments.

I believe in God. The resurrection of the body. And the life everlasting.

And unto thee have I cried, O Lord. And early shall my prayer come before thee.

Let my mouth be filled with thy praise. That I may sing of thy glory and thy honour all the day long.

O Lord, turn thy face from my sins. And put out all my misdeeds.

Make me a clean heart, O God. And renew a right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from thy presence. And take not thy holy spirit from me.

O give me the comfort of thy help again. And stablish me with thy free spirit.

Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man. And preserve me from the wicked man.

Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God. And defend me from them that rise up against me.

O deliver me from the wicked doers. And save me from the bloodthirsty men.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever. That I may daily perform my vows.

Hear us, O God of our salvation. Thou that art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that remain in the broad sea.

O God, make speed to save me. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

Praise the Lord, O my soul. And all that is within me praise his holy name.

Praise the Lord, O my soul. And forget not all his benefits;

Who forgiveth all thy sin. And healeth all thine infirmities;

Who saveth thy life from destruction. And crowneth thee with mercy and loving-kindness;

Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things. Making thee young and lusty as an eagle.

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious. And his mercy endureth for ever.

Confiteor, Misereatur and the absolution, as at Compline. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day. To keep us without sin. Have mercy upon us, O Lord. Have mercy upon us. Let thy mercy be upon us. As we have hoped in thee. Turn us, O Lord God of hosts. And show us thy face. O Lord, hear my prayer. And let my cry come unto thee. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray.

O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God, who hast brought us to the beginning of this day: save us today by thy power, and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do always that is righteous in thy sight. Through. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

V. Right dear in the sight of the Lord. R. Is the death of his saints. Holy Mary, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, and all the saints, the just and elect of God, intercede and pray for us sinners to the Lord our God, that we may be worthy to be helped and saved by him; who in perfect Trinity liveth and reigneth God, world without end. Amen.

Then is said thrice: O God, make speed to save me. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father. As it was. Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Our Father. And lead us not. But deliver us. Let thy loving mercy come also unto me, O Lord. Even thy salvation, according unto thy word. Show thy servants thy work, and their children thy glory. And the glorious majesty of the Lord our God be upon us: prosper thou the work of our hands upon us, O prosper thou our handywork. Let us pray. Almighty, everlasting God, direct our actions according to thy good pleasure, that in the name of thy beloved Son we may be worthy to abound in good works. Who with thee liveth and reigneth.

Terce and Sext on Sunday

Terce: Psalm 119, Legem pone and the following. Antiphon: Praise and everlasting glory be to God the Father and the Son, and likewise to the holy Comforter, world without end. Chapter: God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Thanks be to God. R. Incline my heart, O God, unto thy testimonies. V. Turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity; quicken thou me in thy way. V. I said, Lord, be merciful unto me. R. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee.

On weekdays at Terce: antiphon: Give me understanding, and I shall search thy law, O Lord. Chapter: Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise. R. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee. V. I said, Lord, be merciful unto me. V. Be thou my helper.

Sext on Sunday: Psalm 119, Defecit and the following. Antiphon: Let the glory of praise resound in the mouth of all, to the Father and the begotten Son; to the Holy Spirit likewise let it ring out with everlasting praise. Chapter: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Thanks be to God. R. For ever, O Lord, thy word endureth. V. In heaven, and thy truth for ever and ever.

None follows in the same manner, with the Psalter's own antiphon and chapter.

Antiphon: The Lord said. Psalm 110, Dixit Dominus, and the Sunday psalms following, said with their antiphons or with those of any feast whenever the Sunday psalms are appointed. Last antiphon: We that live will bless the Lord.

Chapter: The Lord direct your hearts and bodies into the love of God and the patience of Christ. Thanks be to God. This chapter is said at Vespers on all Sundays and weekdays from Domine ne in ira to Septuagesima, and from Deus omnium to Advent, whenever the office is of the season, and also on weekdays from Septuagesima to Lent.

Hymn: Lucis creator optime, as at Sarum. This hymn is said at Vespers on all Sundays from Domine ne in ira to Lent and from Deus omnium to Advent.

The Magnificat with its antiphon, the collect and the memorials as at Sarum. Compline follows the Sarum order.