PROPERS FOR THE FEAST OF ST. VIAGRA ("THE UPRIGHT")

ENTRANCE HYMN Rise Up, O Men of God

INTROIT ANTHEM Look upon my affliction and deliver me. Let thy hand be ready to help me.

PSALM At midnight I rise to praise thee, I rise before dawn and cry for help. (Ps. 119:62, 147, 153, 173)

COLLECT Almighty God, who dost make the crooked straight, and supporteth the upright in their afflictions: graciously hear the prayers of thy servant Viagra, who fainted at the sight of the sword, but was raised up straight to endure the pain of martyrdom, and grant us the strength to be upright in the face of suffering and harder than stone when confronted with the wiles of the Devil, Satan. We humbly ask this now and forever. AMEN.

GRADUAL My beloved speaks and says to me, arise, my love, my fair one, and come. (Song of Songs 2:10)

ALLELUIA Alleluia. V. He has risen as he said. Alleluia. (Mt. 28:6)

OFFERTORY Rejoice in the lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. (Ps. 33:1)

OFFERTORY HYMN Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise

COMMUNION Light dawns for the righteous And joy for the upright (Ps. 97:11)

RECESSIONAL HYMN Rock of Ages

Alternates: Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing Stand Up! Stand Up! Strengthen for Service, Lord Come, Ye Thankful People, Come