Lauds (3:00 A.M)
V. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
R. Amen.
V. The Lord is high above all the earth.
R. And His glory above the heavens.
V. Receive, O Lord, our prayers this hour
R. The offering to you of this day. Amen
Let us confess our sins unto Almighty God
Most Gracious and Loving God,
We confess that we have sinned against thee
and done what is evil in thy sight;
That we have turned from thy ways
both in things done and left undone;
A period of silence for reflection may follow.
Wherefore we beseech thee O Lord,
Have mercy upon us; forgive us all our sins.
Cast us not away from thy presence
But cleanse us with thy Spirit;
That we may walk in newness of life;
And this we ask in the Name of thy Son Our savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and grant us Absolution and Remission of all our sins, true repentance; amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of Thy Holy Spirit. Amen.
V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Hymn
O Radiance of the Father
Thyself our light and day
We rise at night to seek thee
Assist us Christ we pray
Drive from our souls all darkness
All thoughts and dreams of ill
Comfort all our sorrows
All worries calm and still
Make strong our faith within us
Bid fears in fear to flee
Draw close in loving kindness
And hear thy children’s plea
O God the Father, Spirit, Son
Holy three, eternal One
In this we ask thy will be done
And grant thy Kingdom soon to come
Psalmody
A Selection from the Psalter or
One or more of the Psalms below is read
Psalm 6:1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in Thine anger, nor chasten me in Thy wrath.
2 Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am pining away; Heal me, O LORD, for my bones are
dismayed.
3 And my soul is greatly dismayed; But Thou, O LORD– how long?
4 Return, O LORD, rescue my soul; Save me because of Thy lovingkindness.
5 For there is no mention of Thee in death; In Sheol who will give Thee thanks?
6 I am weary with my sighing; every night I make my bed swim, I dissolve my couch with my
tears.
7 My eye has wasted away with grief; it has become old because of all my adversaries.
8 Depart from me, all you who do iniquity, for the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.
9 The LORD has heard my supplication, The LORD receives my prayer.
10 All my enemies shall be ashamed and greatly dismayed; they shall turn back, they shall
suddenly be ashamed.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.
18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But the LORD delivers him out of them all.
20 He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.
21 Evil shall slay the wicked; and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.
22 The LORD redeems the soul of His servants; and none of those who take refuge in Him will
be condemned.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 27:7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice, and be gracious to me and answer me.
8 When Thou didst say, “Seek My face,” my heart said to Thee, “Thy face, O LORD, I shall
seek.”
9 Do not hide Thy face from me, do not turn Thy servant away in anger; Thou hast been my
help; do not abandon me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation!
10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the LORD will take me up.
11 Teach me Thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a level path, because of my foes.
12 Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against
me, and such as breathe out violence.
13 I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In
the land of the living.
14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Scripture Reading
The following short lessons or another suitable passage is read
Lamentations 3:21 This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. 22 The LORD’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness. 24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.” 25 The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. 26 It is good that he waits silently for the salvation of the LORD.
R. Thanks be to God.
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. 8 It will be healing to your body, and refreshment to your bones.
R. Thanks be to God.
Deuteronomy 31:8 “The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear, or be dismayed.”
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Salvation belongs to the Lord
R. He will not forsake His godly ones
V. The Lord is King.
R. A great King over all the earth
V. He hath put on glorious apparel.
R. He hath clothed Himself in Splendor
V. The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous,
R. And His ears are open to their cry.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us pray.
The Kyrie may be said in place of the Lord’s Prayer provided the Lord’s Prayer is said once during the morning hours and once during the evening hours
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have Mercy upon us.
Lord, have Mercy upon us.
OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen
V. O Lord, arise and help us.
R. And deliver us for Thy Name’s sake.
V. Turn us again, O Lord God of Hosts.
R. Let all who take refuge in Thee be glad.
V. Hear our prayer, O Lord.
R. And let our cry come unto thee.
V. Let us pray.
Here the two prayers provided below are said. The Collect of the day and other additional prayers may also be added
O GOD of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength; By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O LORD, we beseech Thee, mercifully hear the prayers of Thy people, and grant that we, being delivered through all adversities, may serve Thee with a quiet mind; and grant us Thy favor all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with Thee and thee Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
V. Bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.
Here ends the Order for Lauds
Prime (6:00 A.M. – Start of the day)
V. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, open thou our lips.
R. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
V. Receive, O Lord, our prayers this hour
R. The offering to you of this day. Amen
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father;
We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep.
We have offended against thy holy laws;
And there is no health in us.
A period of silence for reflection may follow.
But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us;
Forgive us all our sins,
And grant that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life;
To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and grant us Absolution and Remission of all our sins, true repentance; amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of Thy Holy Spirit. Amen.
V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Psalmody
A Selection from the Psalter or
One or more of the Psalms below is read
Psalm 63:1 O God, Thou art my God; early I shall seek Thee; My soul thirsts for Thee, my flesh yearns for Thee, In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 Thus I have beheld Thee in the sanctuary, to see Thy power and Thy glory.
3 Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips will praise Thee.
4 So I will bless Thee as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Thy name.
5 My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips.
6 When I remember Thee on my bed, I meditate on Thee in the early morning watches,
7 For Thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of Thy wings I sing for joy.
8 My soul clings to Thee; Thy right hand upholds me.
9 But those who seek my life, to destroy it, will go into the depths of the earth.
10 They will be delivered over to the power of the sword; They will be a prey for foxes.
11 But the king will rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him will glory, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 100:1 Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing.
3 Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name.
5 For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, And His faithfulness to all generations.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
2 Oh let Israel say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.”
3 Oh let the house of Aaron say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.”
4 Oh let those who fear the LORD say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.”
5 From my distress I called upon the LORD; The LORD answered me and set me in a large
place.
6 The LORD is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me?
7 The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall look with satisfaction on
those who hate me.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in princes.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Scripture Reading
The following short lessons or another suitable passage is read
I John 1:7 If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.
R. Thanks be to God.
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to Him to God the Father.
R. Thanks be to God.
Matthew 5:16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. The Lord be with you
R. And with thy spirit
V. Let us pray.
OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
V. Our help is in the Name of the Lord.
R. Who hath made heaven and earth.
V. O Lord, hear our prayer.
R. And let our cry come unto Thee.
V. Let us pray.
Here at least two prayers are said: the Collect of the day (from the past Sunday or specific for the day) and the first prayer provided below. If the Collect be already said, a prayer from the Additional Collects may be used or both prayers provided below may be used
O Lord, who took upon thyself our human nature and by thy death on the cross didst redeem all time and creation; we lift to you our prayers throughout these hours, and so offer to you this day and all our doings herein; beseeching thee to grant, that we, who confess thy coming Kingdom, may be ever mindful, that we serve on holy ground, that we abide in holy time, and undertake a holy labor; and this we ask of thee, who art alone Creator, Redeemer, and Lord of all. Amen.
O LORD, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day; Defend us in the same with thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings, being ordered by thy governance, may be righteous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
V. Bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.
Here ends the Order for Prime
Terce (9:00 A.M. – Mid-morning)
V. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, open thou our lips.
R. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
V. Receive, O Lord, our prayers this hour
R. The offering to you of this day. Amen
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God
Most Gracious and Loving God,
We confess that we have sinned against thee
and done what is evil in thy sight;
That we have turned from thy ways
both in things done and left undone;
A period of silence for reflection may follow.
Wherefore we beseech thee O Lord,
Have mercy upon us; forgive us all our sins.
Cast us not away from thy presence
But cleanse us with thy Spirit;
That we may walk in newness of life;
And this we ask in the Name of thy Son Our savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and grant us Absolution and Remission of all our sins, true repentance; amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of Thy Holy Spirit. Amen.
V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Psalmody
A Selection from the Psalter or
One or more of the Psalms below is read
Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of Thy statutes, And I shall observe it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I may observe Thy law, And keep it with all my heart.
35 Make me walk in the path of Thy commandments, For I delight in it.
36 Incline my heart to Thy testimonies, And not to dishonest gain.
37 Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, And revive me in Thy ways.
38 Establish Thy word to Thy servant, As that which produces reverence for Thee.
39 Turn away the reproach that I dread, For Thine ordinances are good.
40 Behold, I long for Thy precepts; Revive me through Thy righteousness.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 25:1 To Thee, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
2 O my God, in Thee I trust, Do not let me be ashamed; Do not let my enemies exult over me.
3 Indeed, none of those who wait for Thee will be ashamed; Those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed.
4 Make me know Thy ways, O LORD; Teach me Thy paths.
5 Lead me in Thy truth and teach me, For Thou art the God of my salvation; For Thee I wait all the day.
6 Remember, O LORD, Thy compassion and Thy lovingkindnesses, For they have been from of old.
7 Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; According to Thy lovingkindness
remember Thou me, For Thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.
8 Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.
9 He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way.
10 All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and truth to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 143:1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, Give ear to my supplications! Answer me in Thy faithfulness, in Thy righteousness!
2 And do not enter into judgment with Thy servant, For in Thy sight no man living is righteous.
3 For the enemy has persecuted my soul; He has crushed my life to the ground; He has made me dwell in dark places, like those who have long been dead.
4 Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart is appalled within me.
5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy doings; I muse on the work of Thy hands.
6 I stretch out my hands to Thee; My soul longs for Thee, as a parched land. Selah.
7 Answer me quickly, O LORD, my spirit fails; Do not hide Thy face from me, Lest I become like those who go down to the pit.
8 Let me hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning; For I trust in Thee; Teach me the way in
which I should walk; For to Thee I lift up my soul.
9 Deliver me, O LORD, from my enemies; I take refuge in Thee.
10 Teach me to do Thy will, For Thou art my God; Let Thy good Spirit lead me on level ground. 11 For the sake of Thy name, O LORD, revive me. In Thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
12 And in Thy lovingkindness cut off my enemies, And destroy all those who afflict my soul; For I am Thy servant.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Scripture Reading
The following short lessons or another suitable passage is read
Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that offers salvation to all people has appeared. 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
R. Thanks be to God.
Romans 12:1 I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
R. Thanks be to God.
Acts 1:8 You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
R. Thanks be to God.
V. The Spirit Himself beareth witness with our spirit.
R. That we are the children of God.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us pray.
The Kyrie may be said in place of the Lord’s Prayer provided the Lord’s Prayer is said once during the morning hours and once during the evening hours.
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Christ, have mercy upon us.
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear our prayer.
R. And let our cry come unto Thee.
V. Let us pray.
Here at least two prayers are said: the Collect of the day (from the past Sunday or specific for the day) and the first prayer provided below. If the Collect be already said, a prayer from the Additional Collects may be used or both prayers provided below may be used
O GOD, Who at this third hour, didst ascend Thy holy Cross to enlighten the world from darkness; may it please Thee to shine forth the light of Thy grace upon us, and so renew us in heart and body, that we may serve Thee faithfully and love Thee truly, Thou Savior of the world, Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
O Lord, who at this same hour didst also pour out thy Holy Spirit upon Thy Church at Pentecost, direct and further us, we beseech Thee, with the continual help of the same Holy Spirit; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
V. Bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.
Here ends the Order for Terce
Sext (12:00 Noon)
V. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, open thou our lips.
R. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
V. Receive, O Lord, our prayers this hour
R. The offering to you of this day. Amen
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God
We confess to God almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost,
that we have sinned in thought, word and deed,
through our own grievous fault.
Wherefore we pray God to have mercy upon us.
A period of silence for reflection may follow.
Almighty God, have mercy upon us,
forgive us all our sins and deliver us from all evil,
confirm and strengthen us in all goodness,
and bring us to life everlasting;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and grant us Absolution and Remission of all our sins, true repentance; amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of Thy Holy Spirit. Amen.
V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Psalmody
A Selection from the Psalter or
One or more of the Psalms below is read
Psalm 119:89 Forever, O LORD, Thy word is settled in heaven.
90 Thy faithfulness continues throughout all generations; Thou didst establish the earth, and it stands.
91 They stand this day according to Thine ordinances, for all things are Thy servants.
92 If Thy law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget Thy precepts, for by them Thou hast revived me.
94 I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.
95 The wicked wait for me to destroy me; I shall diligently consider Thy testimonies.
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection; Thy commandment is boundless.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 96:1 Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.
3 Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.
4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the LORD made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 1:1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.
3 He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers.
4 The wicked are not so, But they are like chaff which the wind drives away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked will perish.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Scripture Reading
The following short lessons or another suitable passage is read
Romans 9:33 “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, and he who believes in Him will not be disappointed.”
R. Thanks be to God.
1 Peter 4:11 Whoever speaks, let him speak, as it were, the utterances of God; whoever serves, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
R. Thanks be to God.
Isaiah 43:10 “You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “And My servant whom I have chosen, In order that you may know and believe Me, And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, And there will be none after Me. 11 “I, even I, am the LORD; And there is no savior besides Me. 12 I have revealed and saved and proclaimed– I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Proclaim the good tidings of His salvation.
R. Tell of His glory among the nations
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us pray.
The Kyrie may be said in place of the Lord’s Prayer provided the Lord’s Prayer is said once during the morning hours and once during the evening hours
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Christ, have mercy upon us.
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear our prayer.
R. And let our cry come unto Thee.
V. Let us pray.
Here at least two prayers are said: the Collect of the day (from the past Sunday or specific for the day) and the first prayer provided below. If the Collect be already said, a prayer from the Additional Collects may be used or both prayers provided below may be used
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at this sixth hour of the day didst hang from the Cross for the redemption of the world, and didst shed Thy precious Blood for the remission of our sins; grant, we humbly beseech Thee, that in all our labors this day, we may have Thy work on the Cross before our eyes and the hope of the resurrection within our hearts; this we ask in thy name, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
ALMIGHTY God, who alone gave us the breath of life, and alone can keep alive in us the holy desires thou dost impart; We beseech thee, for thy compassion’s sake, to sanctify all our thoughts and endeavors; that we may neither begin an action without a pure intention nor continue it without thy blessing. And grant that, having the eyes of the mind opened to behold things invisible and unseen, we may in heart be inspired by thy wisdom, and in work be upheld by thy strength, and in the end be accepted of thee as thy faithful servants; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
V. Bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.
Here ends the Order for Sext
None (3:00 P.M. – Mid-afternoon)
V. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, open thou our lips.
R. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
V. Receive, O Lord, our prayers this hour
R. The offering to you of this day. Amen
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God
Almighty and Most Merciful Father,
We confess to thee, that we have sinned against thee,
we have not loved thee or loved our neighbor;
but have turned from thy commands
and followed the devices and desires of our own hearts;
A period of silence for reflection may follow.
But thou O Lord have mercy upon us; forgive us all our sins,
renew and strengthen us with thy grace,
and lead us in thy holy ways;
this we ask in the Name of Thy Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and grant us Absolution and Remission of all our sins, true repentance; amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of Thy Holy Spirit. Amen.
V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Psalmody
A Selection from the Psalter or
One or more of the Psalms below is read
Psalm 119:129 Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul observes them.
130 The unfolding of Thy words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
131 I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for Thy commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, after Thy manner with those who love Thy name.
133 Establish my footsteps in Thy word, and do not let any iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Thy precepts.
135 Make Thy face shine upon Thy servant, and teach me Thy statutes.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 37:1 Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers.
2 For they will wither quickly like the grass, and fade like the green herb.
3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it.
6 And He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday.
7 Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his
way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing.
9 For evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 13:1 How long, O LORD? Wilt Thou forget me forever? How long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will
my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and answer me, O LORD, my God; Enlighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
4 Lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” Lest my adversaries rejoice when I am shaken.
5 But I have trusted in Thy lovingkindness; my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation.
6 I will sing to the LORD, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Scripture Reading
The following short lessons or another suitable passage is read
Colossians 1:13 For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the
kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
R. Thanks be to God.
2 Peter 3:13 But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.14 Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless,
R. Thanks be to God.
2 Timothy 4:1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of His coming and His kingdom, I solemnly charge you: 2 proclaim the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with great patience and instruction.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Create in me a clean heart, O God
R. And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us pray.
The Kyrie may be said in place of the Lord’s Prayer provided the Lord’s Prayer is said once during the morning hours and once during the evening hours
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Christ, have mercy upon us.
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear our prayer.
R. And let our cry come unto Thee.
V. Let us pray.
Here at least two prayers are said: the Collect of the day (from the past Sunday or specific for the day) and the first prayer provided below. If the Collect be already said, a prayer from the Additional Collects may be used or both prayers provided below may be used
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at this ninth hour didst breath thy last and by thy death on the Cross didst open unto us the way of life; grant that we, who are washed in thy blood and healed by thy wounds, may grow day by day in thy grace, counting as loss the things of this world that we might know the power of thy resurrection and the sure hope of thy return; who was, and is, and is to come, the Almighty. Amen.
O GOD, the King eternal, who divides the day from the darkness, and turns the shadow of death into the morning; Drive far off from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep thy law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that having done thy will with cheerfulness while it was day, we may, when the night cometh, rejoice to give thee thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
V. Bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.
Here ends the Order for None
Vespers (6:00 P.M. Evening)
V. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, open thou our lips.
R. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
V. Receive, O Lord, our prayers this hour
R. The offering to you of this day. Amen
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father;
We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep.
We have offended against thy holy laws;
And there is no health in us.
A period of silence for reflection may follow.
But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us;
Forgive us all our sins,
And grant that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life,
To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and grant us Absolution and Remission of all our sins, true repentance; amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of Thy Holy Spirit. Amen.
V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
Psalmody
A Selection from the Psalter or
One or more of the Psalms below is read
Psalm 119:148 My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate on Thy word.
149 Hear my voice according to Thy lovingkindness; Revive me, O LORD, according to Thine
ordinances.
150 Those who follow after wickedness draw near; They are far from Thy law.
151 Thou art near, O LORD, and all Thy commandments are truth.
152 Of old I have known from Thy testimonies, That Thou hast founded them forever.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 116:1 I Love the LORD, because He hears my voice and my supplications.
2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death encompassed me, and the terrors of Sheol came upon me; I found distress and sorrow.
4 Then I called upon the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I beseech Thee, save my life!”
5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is compassionate.
6 The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.
7 Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
8 For Thou hast rescued my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
9 I shall walk before the LORD In the land of the living.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 134:1 Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD!
2 Lift up your hands to the sanctuary, And bless the LORD.
3 May the LORD bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Scripture Reading
The following short lessons or another suitable passage is read
2 Thessalonians 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.
R. Thanks be to God.
Matthew 24:44 “For this reason you too be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. 45 “Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 “Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. 47″Truly I say to you, that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
R. Thanks be to God.
John 15:4 “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Lord let my prayer be counted as incense before Thee;
R. And the lifting up of my hands as the evening offering.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us pray.
The Kyrie may be said in place of the Lord’s Prayer provided the Lord’s Prayer is said once during the morning hours and once during the evening hours
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Christ, have mercy upon us.
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
V. Lord, hear our prayer.
R. And let our cry come unto Thee.
V. Let us pray.
Here at least two prayers are said: the Collect of the day (from the past Sunday or specific for the day) and the first prayer provided below. If the Collect be already said, a prayer from the Additional Collects may be used or both prayers provided below may be used
O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to redeem us by thy Blood and to bring us safely through this day; grant in these waning hours that our thoughts may be drawn to thee; so in joyful occupation and quiet meditation we may be refreshed from all our labors; this we ask in thy name, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we do give Thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and lovingkindness to us this day; And, we beseech thee, grant us the continual presence and help of thy Holy Spirit; that no unclean thoughts, unlawful designs, or inordinate desires, may be found within us this night; but that we may go to our rest in peace, and be preserved pure and blameless, unto the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
V. Let Thy Saints be joyful in Thy glory.
R. Let all who take refuge in Thee be glad.
V. Bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.
Here ends the Order for Vespers
Compline (12:00 A.M- Just before Bed)
V. Receive, O Lord, our prayers this hour
R. The offering to you of this day. Amen.
The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.
V. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Thanks be to God.
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God
We confess to God almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost,
that we have sinned in thought, word and deed,
through our own grievous fault.
Wherefore we pray God to have mercy upon us.
A period of silence for reflection on the past day may follow.
Almighty God, have mercy upon us,
forgive us all our sins and deliver us from all evil,
confirm and strengthen us in all goodness,
and bring us to life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and grant us Absolution and Remission of all our sins, true repentance; amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of Thy Holy Spirit. Amen.
V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
V. Praise ye the Lord.
R. The Lord’s name be praised.
Psalmody
One or more of the following psalms may be used
Psalm 4:1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the LORD.
6 Many are saying, “Who will show us any good?” Lift up the light of Thy countenance upon us, O LORD!
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for Thou alone, O LORD, dost make me to dwell in safety.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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Psalm 31:1 In Thee, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; In Thy righteousness deliver me.
2 Incline Thine ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be Thou to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me.
3 For Thou art my rock and my fortress; For Thy name’s sake Thou wilt lead me and guide me.
4 Thou wilt pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me; For Thou art my strength.
5 Into Thy hand I commit my spirit; Thou hast ransomed me, O LORD, God of truth.
6 I hate those who regard vain idols; But I trust in the LORD.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
~or
Psalm 33:4 The word of the LORD is upright; and all His work is done in faithfulness.
5 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD.
6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host.
7 He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He lays up the deeps in storehouses.
8 Let all the earth fear the LORD; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.
9 For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
10 The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples.
11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of His heart from generation to generation.
V. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Scripture Reading
The following short lessons or another suitable passage is read
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you.
R. Thanks be to God.
1 John 3:23 And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.
R. Thanks be to God.
Hebrews 13:20-21 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, make you, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in His sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
R. For thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
R. Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
V. Keep me as the apple of thine eye.
R. Hide me under the shadow of thy wings.
Prayers
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us pray.
The Kyrie may be said in place of the Lord’s Prayer provided the Lord’s Prayer is said once during the morning hours and once during the evening hours
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Christ, have mercy upon us.
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
V. Blessed art thou, Lord God of our fathers:
R. to be praised and glorified above all forever.
V. Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost:
R. let us praise him and magnify him forever.
V. Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us;
R. that thy people may rejoice in thee?
V. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us;
R. and grant us thy salvation.
V. Lord, hear our prayer;
R. and let our cry come unto thee.
V. Let us pray.
The first two prayers are said (the second of these may be omitted) followed by one of the two night prayers
The Collect of the day, or a prayer from the Additional Collects may also be added.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at this evening hour didst rest in the sepulcher, and didst thereby sanctify the grave to be a bed of hope to thy people: grant that we, who were baptized into thy death and raised up with thee in thy resurrection, may rest in thee this night and wake tomorrow, to thy mercies which are new every morning; Great is thy faithfulness, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we implore thy grace and protection for the ensuing day. Keep us temperate in all things, and diligent in our several callings. Grant us patience under our afflictions. Give us grace to be just and upright in all our dealings; quiet and peaceable; full of compassion; faithful in witness; and ready to do good to all men. Direct us in all our ways. Defend us from all dangers and adversities; and be graciously pleased to take us, and all who are dear to us, under thy fatherly care and protection. These things we humbly beg, through the merits and mediation of thy Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Visit, we beseech thee, O Lord, this place, and drive from it all the snares of the enemy; let thy holy angels dwell herein to preserve us in peace; and may thy blessing be upon us evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Conclusion
V. We will lay us down in peace and take our rest.
R. For it is thou, Lord, only that makest us dwell in safety.
V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
The almighty and merciful Lord,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost,
bless us and preserve us.
R. Amen.
Here ends the Order for Compline
Compline- for the Eve before Corporate Worship
Or any other time in preparation for corporate worship
V. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
R. Amen.
V. The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
R. Amen.
Let us pray
O Merciful and Everlasting God
Turn our hearts we beseech thee, to thy house
And open thou our lips
that our mouths may show forth thy praise
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
And because by our own merits, we are unworthy to come before Him
Let us humbly confess our sins unto almighty God
We confess to God almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost,
that we have sinned in thought, word and deed,
through our own grievous fault.
Wherefore we pray God to have mercy upon us.
A period of silence for reflection may follow.
Almighty God, have mercy upon us,
forgive us all our sins and deliver us from all evil,
confirm and strengthen us in all goodness,
and bring us to life everlasting;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and grant us Absolution and Remission of
all our sins, true repentance; amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of Thy Holy Spirit. Amen.
V. If Thou, O LORD, should mark iniquities,
R. Who could stand?
V. But there is forgiveness with Thee,
R. That Thou mayest be feared
V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
From the Psalter (read all)
Psalm 122:1 I Was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
Psalm 84:1 How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O LORD of hosts!
2 My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.
4 How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house! They are ever praising Thee.
5 How blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee; in whose heart are the highways to Zion!
10 For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
12 O LORD of hosts, How blessed is the man who trusts in Thee!
Psalm 5:7 As for me, by Thine abundant lovingkindness I will enter Thy house, at Thy holy temple I will bow in reverence for Thee.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
The Chapter (read all)
Colossians 2:13 And when you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your
flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions,
R. Glory be to God
Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace,
R. Glory be to God
Hebrews 10:22 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
R. Glory be to God
V. Bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
R. Praise and exalt Him forever.
V. O Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
R. For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
V. Come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
R. For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand.
V. The Almighty and merciful Lord bless and protect us.
R. And keep us this night without sin.
V. Vouchsafe, O Lord to turn our thoughts to thy House
R. and our hearts to thy worship
V. Remove from us O Lord we beseech thee
R. All distractions, worldliness, fear, bitterness, and division
V. Defend us O mighty Father
R. From all assaults and attacks of the devil
V. Fill us with thy love
R. That we may love thee and love our neighbor
V. Renew us with thy Spirit
R. And strengthen us in our faith
V. Prepare thy people to receive thy Word
R. That we may walk in thy ways henceforth
V. Prepare us to enter the holy courts of thy presence
R. And dine with thee at thy Table
V. For the Day of the Lord has come
R. Behold old things are passing away and new things are at hand
V. You have called us out of the nations, O Lord
R. Let us come
V. And have brought us to thy Holy Mountain
R. Let us enter thy gates with thanksgiving
V. For the Tabernacle of God is among men
R. And you have made your presence known to us in the breaking of the bread.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
V. Let us worship the Lord with gladness
R. Let us bow down before Him and worship
V. Let us worship thee O Lord with our whole heart
R. And serve thee with thy whole creation
R. The Lord be with you.
V. And with thy spirit.
R. Let us pray
OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
V. But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Send out Thy light and Thy truth, that they may lead us.
R. And bring us unto Thy holy hill, and to Thy dwelling.
V. Turn us again, O Lord God of Hosts.
R. And pour out thy Spirit upon us.
V. Write thy Law upon our hearts
R. and restore to us the joy of thy salvation.
V. O Lord, hear our prayer.
R. And let our cry come unto thee.
V. Let us pray.
O GOD, who makes us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of thy Son our Lord; Vouchsafe that our worship of thee this Lord’s day, may be pleasing in thy sight and a blessing to thy people; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O gracious Lord, who in thy holy Sacrament hath left us a memorial of thy passion; grant us, so to partake of the Sacred Mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we, receiving them by faith, may enjoy the fellowship of thy spiritual presence with us at the Table; and may be nourished by the grace of thy onetime sacrifice; and this we ask in thy name who art our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
Draw near, O merciful God, and protect us through the silent hours of this night; keep us in thy goodness O Lord without sin; so that, when the morning hours come, we may enter thy house with praise, and worship thee in the beauty of holiness; this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
V. Let us bless the Lord. R. Thanks be to God.
V. May the Lord Almighty and Merciful,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost,
vouchsafe to bless us and keep us this night.
R. Amen.
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At some point after corporate Worship this prayer may be said
Thanksgiving for Sunday Worship
Most Gracious and Loving God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, we praise thee for the gift of worshiping thee in thy house; we especially glorify thee for thy Word; may thy Spirit conform us to it; we bless thee for thy Table; may we be strengthen by your ongoing presence and grace at work in our lives; we thank thee for our fellowship; may we grow together in unity; and we beseech thee, O Lord, stir up that holy desire in us; that we may love thee and thy ways and serve thee and thy will, joyfully throughout this week; in the name of Jesus Christ our mediator and redeemer. Amen