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A Commination


Minister.

Cursed is he that perverteth the Iudgement of the stranger, the fatherles, and widow.

Answer.

Amen.

Minister.

Cursed is he that smiteth his neighbour secretly.

Answer.

Amen.

Minister.

Cursed is he that lyeth with his neighbours Wife.

Answer.

Amen.

Minister.

Cursed is he that taketh reward to slay the innocent.

Answer.

Amen.

Minister.

Cursed is he that putteth his trust in man, and taketh man for his defence, and in his heart goeth from the Lord.

Answer.

Amen.

Minister.

Cursed are the vnmercifull, fornicatours, and Adulterers, covetous persons, Jdolaters, Slanderers, Drunkards and Extortioners.

Answer.

Amen.

Minister.

Psal. 119.21.

Now seing that all they are accursed (as the Prophet David beareth witness) who do err, and go astray from the commandments of God, let vs (remembring the dreadfull Iudgement hanging over our heads, and alwaves ready to fall vpon vs) return vnto our Lord Gocf with all contrition and meekness of heart ; bewailing and lamenting our sinfull life, acknowledging and confessing our offences, and seeking to bring forth worthy fruits of penance. For now is

St: Mat. 3.10.