Morning Prayer | Midday Prayer | Evening Prayer | Night Prayer
O Lord, open our lips;
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Blessèd are you, creator God;
to you be glory and praise for ever!
[Your Spirit moved over the face of the waters
to bring light and life to your creation.]
Pour out your Spirit on us this day,
that we may walk as children of light
and by your grace reveal your presence,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
Blessèd be God for ever!
The following is said:
God orders all things well:
O come, let us worship.
Or, in Pentecost:
Alleluia! The Spirit of God fills the whole world:
O come, let us worship. Alleluia!
Or, on feasts of Apostles & Evangelists:
(Alleluia!) Christ the corner-stone has built
his Church upon the apostles and prophets:
O come, let us worship. (Alleluia!)
Or, on feasts of Missionaries:
(Alleluia!) Christ has proclaimed his gospel
in all lands:
O come, let us worship. (Alleluia!)
Morning Prayer continues with the opening canticle.
OR:
O Lord, open our lips;
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Pour your love into our hearts, O God,
Through the Holy Spirit you have given to us.
Glory . . .
Alleluia!
A SONG OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS
If the whole psalm is not recited, either verses 1-7 & 19-end or verses 8-18 may be used.
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Bless the Lord, O my soul,* and all that is within me, bless his holy name. | ||
| 2 |
Bless the Lord, O my soul,* and forget not all his benefits. | ||
| 3 |
He forgives all your sins* and heals all your infirmities; | ||
| 4 |
He redeems your life from the grave* and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness. | ||
| 5 |
He satisfies you with good things,* and your youth is renewed like an eagle’s. | ||
| 6 |
The Lord executes righteousness* and judgement for all who are oppressed. | ||
| 7 |
He made his ways known to Moses* and his works to the children of Israel. | ||
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The Lord is full of compassion and mercy,* slow to anger and of great kindness. | ||
| 9 |
He will not always accuse us,* nor will he keep his anger for ever. | ||
| 10 |
He has not dealt with us according to our sins,* nor rewarded us according to our wickedness. | ||
| 11 |
For as the heavens are high above the earth,* so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. | ||
| 12 |
As far as the east is from the west,* so far has he removed our sins from us. | ||
| 13 |
As a father cares for his children,* so does the Lord care for those who fear him. | ||
| 14 |
For he himself knows whereof we are made;* he remembers that we are but dust. | ||
| 15 |
Our days are like the grass;* we flourish like a flower of the field; | ||
| 16 |
When the wind goes over it, it is gone,* and its place shall know it no more. | ||
| 17 |
But the merciful goodness of the Lord endures for ever on those who fear him,* and his righteousness on children’s children; | ||
| 18 |
On those who keep his covenant* and remember his commandments and do them.] | ||
| 19 |
The Lord has set his throne in heaven,* and his kingship has dominion over all. | ||
| 20 |
Bless the Lord, you angels of his, you mighty ones who do his bidding,* and hearken to the voice of his word. | ||
| 21 |
Bless the Lord, all you his hosts,* you ministers of his who do his will. | ||
| 22 |
Bless the Lord, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion;* bless the Lord, O my soul. | ||
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A HYMN may be sung.
THE OPENING PRAYER may be said.
The night has passed and the day lies open before us;
let us pray with one heart and mind:
(Silence may be kept)
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,
so may the light of your presence, O God,
set our hearts on fire with love for you;
now and for ever. Amen.
THE PSALMODY
| On Mondays | In Pentecost, unless the daily provision in ‘The Christian Year’ is used | ||
| Week 1: | 145, 150 | Sun: | 15, 24, 117 |
| 2: | 65, 150 | Mon: | 2, 150 |
| 3: | 121, 150 | Tue: | 110, 146 |
| 4: | 99, 150 | Wed: | 8, 147. 13-end |
| 5: | 47, 150 | Thu: | 47, 148 |
| 6: | 111, 150 | Fri: | 46, 147. 1-12 |
| 7: | 93, 150 | Sat: | 29, 149 |
Each psalm, or group of psalms, may end with:
Glory . . .
If there are two SCRIPTURE READINGS, the first may be read here, or both may be read after the second canticle. [lectionary]
Either: A SONG OF DELIVERANCE (9)
| Refrain: | All the earth, shout and sing for joy,* for great in your midst is the Holy One. | ||
| 1 |
‘Behold, God is my salvation;* I will trust and will not be afraid; | ||
| 2 |
‘For the Lord God is my strength and my song,* and has become my salvation.’ | ||
| 3 |
With joy you will draw water* from the wells of salvation. | ||
| 4 |
On that day you will say,* ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name; | ||
| 5 |
‘Make known his deeds among the nations,* proclaim that his name is exalted. | ||
| 6 |
‘Sing God’s praises, who has triumphed gloriously;* let this be known in all the world. | ||
| 7 |
‘Shout and sing for joy, you that dwell in Zion,* for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.’ | ||
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All the earth, shout and sing for joy,* for great in your midst is the Holy One. |
Or: A SONG OF EZEKIEL (20)
| Refrain: | I will put a new spirit within you,* and you shall be my people. | ||
| 1 |
I will take you from the nations,* and gather you from all the countries. | ||
| 2 |
I will sprinkle clean water upon you,* and purify you from all defilement. | ||
| 3 |
A new heart I will give you,* and put a new spirit within you, | ||
| 4 |
And I will remove from your body the heart of stone* and give you a heart of flesh. | ||
| 5 |
You shall be my people,* and I will be your God. | ||
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I will put a new spirit within you,* and you shall be my people. |
In Pentecost, numbers 6, 24 & 26 are also alternative canticles.
On feasts of Apostles & Evangelists, numbers 10, 20, 29, 31 & 60 are alternative canticles.
A RESPONSORY may be said.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people,
And kindle in us the fire of your love.
All who are led by the Spirit of God
are children of God and fellow-heirs with Christ;
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people.
Renew the face of your creation, Lord,
pouring on us the gifts of your Spirit,
And kindle in us the fire of your love.
For the creation waits with eager longing
for the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people
and kindle in us the fire of your love.
See either separate card or inside front cover.
| Refrain: | God set us free to worship without fear* holy and righteous all the days of our life. |
| Or, in Pentecost: | |
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Alleluia! God’s love is shed abroad in our heartsĒ through the Holy Spirit. Alleluia! | |
| Or, on feasts of Apostles & Evangelists: | |
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You did not choose me but I chose you;* and I appointed you to go out and bear fruit, the fruit that shall last. | |
| Or, on feasts of Missionaries: | |
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Christ gave them as a light to the nations,* that his salvation might reach to the ends of the earth. | |
The refrain is repeated after the canticle.
THE KYRIES may be used as responses to intercession (and see pages 249 to 263).
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
THE COLLECT of the day, or one of the following.
Eternal God and Father,
you create us by your power
and redeem us by your love:
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit,
that we may give ourselves in love and service
to one another and to you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord . . . 3
Or:
Almighty God,
who sent your Holy Spirit
to be the life and light of your Church:
open our hearts to the riches of your grace,
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love and joy and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord . . . 3*
THE LORD’S PRAYER may be said.
[Being made one by the power of the Spirit,
let us pray as our Saviour has taught us:]
Our Father in heaven, Or Our Father, who art in heaven,
The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil,
and keep us in eternal life. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Or, in Pentecost:
May God kindle in us the fire of love. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glory . . .
Alleluia! (Omitted in Lent)
A HYMN may be sung, the following or some other.
Come, Holy Spirit, ever One
With God the Father and the Son:
Come swiftly, Fount of grace, and pour
Into our hearts your boundless store.
With all our strength, with heart and tongue,
By word and deed your praise be sung:
And love light up our mortal frame
Till others catch the living flame.
O Father, that we ask be done
Through Jesus Christ, your only Son,
Who, with the Spirit, reigns above;
Three Persons in one God of love. Amen.
THE PSALMODY
Either:
PSALM 119. 33-56
| 33 |
Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,* and I shall keep it to the end. |
| 34 |
Give me understanding and I shall keep your law;* I shall keep it with all my heart. |
| 35 |
Make me go in the path of your commandments,* for that is my desire. |
| 36 |
Incline my heart to your decrees* and not to unjust gain. |
| 37 |
Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless;* give me life in your ways. |
| 38 |
Fulfil your promise to your servant,* which you make to those who fear you. |
| 39 |
Turn away the reproach which I dread,* because your judgements are good. |
| 40 |
Behold, I long for your commandments;* in your righteousness preserve my life. |
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| 41 |
Let your loving-kindness come to me, O Lord,* and your salvation, according to your promise. |
| 42 |
Then shall I have a word for those who taunt me,* because I trust in your words. |
| 43 |
Do not take the word of truth out of my mouth,* for my hope is in your judgements. |
| 44 |
I shall continue to keep your law;* I shall keep it for ever and ever. |
| 45 |
I will walk at liberty,* because I study your commandments. |
| 46 |
I will tell of your decrees before kings* and will not be ashamed. |
| 47 |
I delight in your commandments,* which I have always loved. |
| 48 |
I will lift up my hands to your commandments,* and I will meditate on your statutes. |
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| 49 |
Remember your word to your servant,* because you have given me hope. |
| 50 |
This is my comfort in my trouble,* that your promise gives me life. |
| 51 |
The proud have derided me cruelly,* but I have not turned from your law. |
| 52 |
When I remember your judgements of old,* O Lord, I take great comfort. |
| 53 |
I am filled with a burning rage,* because of the wicked who forsake your law. |
| 54 |
Your statutes have been like songs to me* wherever I have lived as a stranger. |
| 55 |
I remember your name in the night, O Lord,* and dwell upon your law. |
| 56 |
This is how it has been with me,* because I have kept your commandments. |
Or:
PSALM 123
| 1 |
To you I lift up my eyes,* to you enthroned in the heavens. |
| 2 |
As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters,* and the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, |
| 3 |
So our eyes look to the Lord our God,* until he show us his mercy. |
| 4 |
Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy,* for we have had more than enough of contempt, |
| 5 |
Too much of the scorn of the indolent rich,* and of the derision of the proud. |
PSALM 124
| 1 |
If the Lord had not been on our side,* let Israel now say; |
| 2 |
If the Lord had not been on our side,* when enemies rose up against us; |
| 3 |
Then would they have swallowed us up alive* in their fierce anger towards us; |
| 4 |
Then would the waters have overwhelmed us* and the torrent gone over us; |
| 5 |
Then would the raging waters* have gone right over us. |
| 6 |
Blessèd be the Lord!* he has not given us over to be a prey for their teeth. |
| 7 |
We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler;* the snare is broken and we have escaped. |
| 8 |
Our help is in the name of the Lord,* the maker of heaven and earth. |
Each psalm, or group of psalms, may end with:
Glory . . .
THE READING (Communication and Cultures)
| Week 1: | Ps 96. 1-3 or Dan 7. 13-14; one world, one community |
| 2: | Rom 2. 13-16 or John 4. 19-24; other faiths |
| 3: | 2 Sam 18. 24-27 or Isa 52. 7-8; the media, propaganda & communication |
| 4. | Acts 8. 26-29 or Acts 2. 5-12; language, culture, race |
| 5: | Jonah 1. 3-6 or Acts 27. 4-12; transport: land, sea & air |
| 6: | Exod 35. 30-35 or 1 Sam 16. 14-23; artists & creators |
| 7: | Wisd 7. 15-17 or Luke 2. 46-50; education |
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Or, the short reading: The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. |
| Habakkuk 2. 14 |
THE RESPONSE Either:
This is the sign of the Covenant
That I make between myself and you.
I set my bow in the clouds
The sign of the Covenant between us.
The Covenant between God and creation
And all that lives on the earth.
Or:
You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit
Since the Spirit of God dwells in you.
If Christ lives in you, though the body is dead because of sin,
The Spirit is alive because of righteousness.
If the Spirit of God who raised up Jesus from the dead lives in you,
God will give life to your mortal bodies also,
through the Spirit which lives in you.
For you are not in the flesh,
But in the Spirit.
THE KYRIES may be used as responses to intercession (and see pages 249 to 263).
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
THE COLLECT: one of the following or some other.
God of revelation,
whose mercy embraces all peoples and nations:
tear down the walls which divide us,
break open the prisons which hold us captive
and so free us to celebrate your beauty
in all the earth;
through Jesus, our Brother and our Redeemer. Amen. 1
Or:
God in heaven,
may your Holy Spirit,
the Comforter who proceeds from you,
enlighten our minds,
lead us into all truth
and make us active in your service;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 28
THE LORD’S PRAYER may be said.
[Being made one by the power of the Spirit,
let us pray as our Saviour has taught us:]
Our Father in heaven, Or Our Father, who art in heaven,
May God kindle in us the fire of love. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
A light, which may be the Paschal Candle, is brought in, or a candle may simply be lit. From Easter to Pentecost, the Paschal Candle may be burning in its customary place.
With you, O God, is the well of life
and in your light shall we see light.
The light and peace of Jesus Christ be with you all
And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
Who is worthy of all thanksgiving and praise.
Blessèd are you, Sovereign God, our light and our life;
to you be glory and praise for ever!
When we turned away to darkness and chaos,
like a mother you would not forsake us.
You cried out like a woman in labour
and rejoiced to bring forth a new people.
Your living Word brings light out of darkness
and daily your Spirit renews the face of the earth,
bending our wills to the gentle rule of your love,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessèd be God for ever!
While the other candles are lit the following or another suitable hymn may be sung.
A SONG OF THE LIGHT (59)
| 1 |
O gladsome light, of the holy glory of the immortal Father,* heavenly, holy, blessèd Jesus Christ. |
| 2 |
Now that we have come to the setting of the sun and behold the light of evening,* we praise you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. |
| 3 |
For it is right at all times to worship you with voices of praise,* O Son of God and giver of life: therefore all the world glorifies you. |
Verses from PSALM 141 may be said:
Let my prayer rise before you as incense,
the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
O Lord, I call to you; come to me quickly;
hear my voice when I cry to you.
Set a watch before my mouth, O Lord,
and guard the door of my lips.
Let my prayer rise before you as incense,
the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Let not my heart incline to any evil thing;
let me not be occupied in wickedness.
But my eyes are turned to you, Lord God,
in you I take refuge;
do not leave me defenceless.
Let my prayer rise before you as incense,
the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
THE OPENING PRAYER may be said:
As our evening prayer rises before you, O God,
so may your mercy come down upon us
to cleanse our hearts
and set us free to sing your praise,
now and for ever. Amen.
Evening Prayer continues with the psalmody.
OR:
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Pour your love into our hearts, O God,
Through the Holy Spirit you have given to us.
Glory . . .
| 1 |
Bless the Lord, O my soul;* O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness! | ||
| 2 |
You are clothed with majesty and splendour;* you wrap yourself with light as with a cloak. | ||
| 3 |
The sun knows the time of its setting;* you make darkness that it may be night. | ||
| 4 |
O Lord, how manifold are your works!* in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. | ||
| 5 |
You send forth your Spirit and they are created;* and so you renew the face of the earth. | ||
| 6 |
May the glory of the Lord endure for ever;* may the Lord rejoice in all his works. | ||
| 7 |
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;* I will praise my God while I have my being. | ||
| 8 |
May these words of mine please him;* I will rejoice in the Lord. | ||
| 9 |
Bless the Lord, O my soul.* O praise the Lord. | ||
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Or: A SONG OF THE LIGHT, pages 229 & 230, number 59.
A HYMN may be sung.
THE OPENING PRAYER may be said.
As your living Word
brings light out of darkness, O Lord,
so may your Spirit renew the face of the earth,
bending our wills to the gentle rule of your love,
now and for ever. Amen.
| On Mondays | In Pentecost, unless the daily provision in ‘The Christian Year’ is used | ||
| Week 1: | 33 or 104 | Sun: | 96, 98 |
| 2: | 68. 1-20, 33-end | Mon: | 18. 1-31 |
| 3: | 122, 126 | Tue: | 21, 36. 5-10 |
| 4: | 18 (1-20 or 21-50) | Wed: | 122, 126, 138 |
| 5: | 8, 29 | Thu: | 84, 99 |
| 6: | 133, 138 | Fri: | 93, 97 |
| 7: | 139 | Sat: | 139 |
Each psalm, or group of psalms, may end with:
Glory . . .
If there are two SCRIPTURE READINGS, the first may be read here, or both may be read after the second canticle. [lectionary]
THE SECOND CANTICLE:
Either: A SONG OF GOD’S GRACE (43)
| Refrain: | The glorious grace of God* is freely bestowed on us in the Belovèd. | ||
| 1 |
Blessèd are you, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,* for you have blest us in Christ Jesus with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. | ||
| 2 |
You chose us to be yours in Christ before the foundation of the world,* that we should be holy and blameless before you. | ||
| 3 |
In love you destined us to be your children, through Jesus Christ,* according to the purpose of your will, | ||
| 4 |
To the praise of your glorious grace,* which you freely bestowed on us in the Belovèd. | ||
| 5 |
In you, we have redemption through the blood of Christ,* the forgiveness of our sins, | ||
| 6 |
According to the riches of your grace,* which you have lavished upon us. | ||
| 7 |
You have made known to us, in all wisdom and insight,* the mystery of your will, | ||
| 8 |
According to your purpose which you set forth in Christ,* as a plan for the fullness of time, | ||
| 9 |
To unite all things in Christ,* things in heaven and things on earth. | ||
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The glorious grace of God* is freely bestowed on us in the Belovèd. |
Or: A SONG OF GOD’S CHILDREN (41)
| Refrain: | The Spirit of the Father, who raised Christ Jesus from the dead,* gives life to the people of God! | ||
| 1 |
In Christ Jesus, the life-giving law of the Spirit* has set us free from the law of sin and death. | ||
| 2 |
All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God;* it is the Spirit that enables us to cry, ‘Abba!’ Father. | ||
| 3 |
The Spirit itself bears witness that we are God’s children;* and if God’s children, then heirs of God. | ||
| 4 |
We are heirs of God and fellow-heirs with Christ;* if we share his sufferings now we shall be glorified with him hereafter. | ||
| 5 |
These sufferings that we now endure* are not worth comparing with the glory that shall be revealed. | ||
| 6 |
For the creation waits with eager longing* for the revealing of the children of God. | ||
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The Spirit of the Father, who raised Christ Jesus from the dead,* gives life to the people of God! |
On feasts of Apostles & Evangelists and of Missionaries, numbers 43, 46 & 52 are alternative canticles.
A RESPONSORY may be said.
When you send forth your Spirit, we are created:
you renew the face of the earth.
When you send forth your Spirit, we are created:
you renew the face of the earth.
O Lord, how manifold are your works:
in wisdom you have made them all.
You renew the face of the earth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
When you send forth your spirit, we are created:
you renew the face of the earth.
See either separate card or inside front cover.
| Refrain: | My spirit rejoices in you, O God,* for you have raised up for us a mighty Saviour. |
| Or, in Pentecost: | |
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Alleluia! The Spirit of God fills the whole earth;* holy wisdom, herself unchanging, in Christ makes all things new. Alleluia! | |
| Or, on feasts of Apostles & Evangelists: | |
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On the foundation stones of the heavenly city* are written the names of the apostles of the Lamb. | |
| Or, on feasts of Missionaries: | |
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How beautiful on the mountains* are the feet of those who bring good news and proclaim the gospel of peace. | |
The refrain is repeated after the canticle.
THE KYRIES may be used as responses to intercession (and see pages 249 to 263).
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
THE COLLECT of the day, or one of the following.
Guide us, Lord, in all our doings,
with your most gracious favour
and further us with your continual help;
that in all our works begun, continued
and ended in you,
we may glorify your holy name,
and by your mercy attain everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord . . . 2*
Or:
Lord, you have taught us
that all our doings without love are nothing worth:
send your Holy Spirit
and pour into our hearts
that most excellent gift of love,
the true bond of peace and of all virtues,
without which whoever lives
is counted dead before you.
Grant this for the sake of your only Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord . . . 3
THE LORD’S PRAYER may be said.
[Being made one by the power of the Spirit,
let us pray as our Saviour has taught us:]
Our Father in heaven, Or Our Father, who art in heaven,
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with us all evermore. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Or, in Pentecost:
May God kindle in us the fire of love. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.
Our help is in the name of the Lord
Who made heaven and earth.
A period of silence follows, for reflection on the past day. Words of penitence may be used; the following or some other.
Most merciful God,
we confess to you,
before the whole company of heaven
and one another,
that we have sinned in thought, word and deed,
and in what we have failed to do.
Forgive us our sins,
heal us by your Spirit
and raise us to new life in Christ. Amen.
Or:
Holy God,
holy and strong,
holy and immortal:
have mercy on us.
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory . . .
Alleluia!
A HYMN may be sung, the following or some other.
Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That you, with steadfast love, would keep
Your watch around us while we sleep.
From evil dreams defend our sight,
From fears and terrors of the night;
Tread under foot our deadly foe
That we no sinful thought may know.
Ordinary Doxology
O Father, that we ask be done
Through Jesus Christ, your only Son;
And Holy Spirit, by whose breath
Our souls are raised to life from death. Amen.
Pentecost Doxology
To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit praise be done:
May Christ the Lord upon us pour
The Spirit’s gift for evermore. Amen.
THE PSALMODY
From PSALM 86
| 1 |
Bow down your ear, O Lord, and answer me,* for I am poor and in misery. |
| 2 |
Keep watch over my life, for I am faithful;* save your servant who trusts in you. |
| 3 |
Be merciful to me, O Lord, for you are my God;* I call upon you all the day long. |
| 4 |
Gladden the soul of your servant,* for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. |
| 5 |
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,* and great is your love towards all who call upon you. |
| 6 |
Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer,* and attend to the voice of my supplications. |
| 7 |
In the time of my trouble I will call upon you,* for you will answer me. |
| 8 |
All nations you have made will come and worship you, O Lord,* and glorify your name. |
| 9 |
For you are great; you do wondrous things;* and you alone are God. |
| 10 |
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth;* knit my heart to you that I may fear your name. |
| 11 |
I will thank you, O Lord my God, with all my heart,* and glorify your name for evermore. |
| 12 |
You, O Lord, are gracious and full of compassion,* slow to anger and full of kindness and truth. |
| 13 |
Turn to me and have mercy upon me;* give your strength to your servant. |
The psalm may end with:
Glory . . . THE READING: one of the following or some other.
In returning and rest, you shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be your strength.
Isaiah 30. 15
Or (and especially in Pentecost):
I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your
daughters shall prophesy. The old shall dream dreams and the
young see visions.
Joel 2. 28
Or (and especially on feasts of Apostles & Evangelists or
Missionaries):
You are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the
household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and
prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone, in
whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy
temple in the Lord.
Ephesians 2. 19-21
THE RESPONSORY may be said.
Into your hands, O Lord,
I commend my spirit. (Alleluia! Alleluia!)
Into your hands, O Lord,
I commend my spirit. (Alleluia! Alleluia!)
For you have redeemed me, Lord God of truth.
I commend my spirit. (Or: Alleluia! Alleluia!)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
Into your hands, O Lord,
I commend my spirit. (Alleluia! Alleluia!)
Keep me as the apple of your eye.
Hide me under the shadow of your wings.
| Refrain: | Save us,* O Lord, while waking, and guard us while sleeping, that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep may rest in peace. |
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Alleluia!* The Holy Spirit, the Advocate, alleluia! shall teach you all things. Alleluia! Alleluia! | |
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Or, on feasts: | |
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Grant us your light, O Lord,* that the darkness of our hearts being overcome, we may receive the true light, even Christ our Saviour. | |
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Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace:* your word has been fulfilled. |
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My own eyes have seen the salvation* which you have prepared in the sight of every people; |
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A light to reveal you to the nations* and the glory of your people Israel. Luke 2. 29-32 |
| Glory ... | |
The refrain is repeated by all.
Intercessions and thanksgivings may be offered here, or at any point in this section.
THE COLLECT: one of the following or some other.
Be present, O merciful God,
and protect us through the silent hours of this night,
so that we who are wearied by the changes
and chances of this fleeting world,
may rest upon your eternal changelessness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 6*
Or (and especially in Pentecost):
Come, O Spirit of God,
and make within us your dwelling place and home.
May our darkness be dispelled by your light,
and our troubles calmed by your peace;
may all evil be redeemed by your love,
all pain transformed through the suffering of Christ,
and all dying glorified in his risen life. Amen. 7*
THE LORD’S PRAYER may be said.
[As we come to the ending of the day,
let us pray as our Redeemer has taught us:]
Our Father in heaven, Or Our Father, who art in heaven,
A devotional ANTHEM may be sung here, or after the blessing.
In peace, we will lie down and sleep;
For you alone, Lord, make us dwell in safety.
Abide with us, Lord Jesus,
For the night is at hand and the day is now past.
As the night-watch looks for the morning,
So do we look for you, O Christ.
[Come with the dawning of the day
And make yourself known
in the breaking of the bread.]
The Lord bless us and watch over us,
the Lord make his face shine upon us
and be gracious to us,
the Lord look kindly on us and give us peace. Amen.
Or (and especially in Pentecost):
May the Holy Spirit of God bless and sanctify us
so that we may be consecrated in the truth. Amen.