1 Blessèd be the Lord the God of Israel,
who has come to his people and set them free.
2 The Lord has raised up for us a mighty saviour,
born of the house of his servant David.
3 Through the holy prophets God promised of old
to save us from our enemies,
from the hands of those who hate us,
4 to show mercy to our forebears,
and to remember his holy covenant.
5 This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:
to set us free from the hand of our enemies.
6 Free to worship him without fear,
holy and righteous before him all the days of our life.
7 And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
8 To give his people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of all their sins.
9 In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us.
10 To shine on those who dwell in darkness
and the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen
The Apostles’ Creed
May be said
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayer
Kneel
Let us pray
Lord, have mercy
AllChrist, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy
Weekday Intercessions and Thanksgivings
The Priestly Ministry of Christ: All that meets Human Need
Gracious God and Father,
you have given your Son for us all,
that his death might be our life
and his affliction our peace.
Intercession
We pray for [The Suffering]
the hungry ...
the refugees ...
the prisoners ...
the persecuted ...
all who bring sin and suffering to others ...
all who seek to bring care and relief ...
Thanksgiving
Gracious God and Father, we give you thanks
for the cross of Christ at the heart of creation,
the presence of Christ in our weakness and strength,
the grace of Christ to transform our suffering ...
for all ministries of healing,
all agencies of relief,
all that sets us free from pain, fear and distress ...
for the assurance that your mercy knows no limit,
and for the privilege of sharing Christ’s ministry in prayer.
Concluding Prayer
In darkness and in light,
in trouble and in joy,
help us to trust your love,
to serve your purpose
and to praise your name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Collect of the Day
O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Alternative collects
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord,
to know you is eternal life, and to serve you is perfect freedom:
Defend us in all assaults of our enemies,
that we, surely trusting in your protection,
may not fear the power of any adversaries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everliving God,
we give you thanks for bringing us safely to this day:
Keep us from falling into sin or running into danger,
and in all things guide us to know and do your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Go before 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 finally by your mercy attain everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Heavenly Father,
in whom we live and move and have our being:
We humbly pray that your Holy Spirit may so guide and govern us
that in all the cares and occupations of our daily life,
we may never forget your presence
but may remember that we are always walking in your sight,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
Going out as God’s people
The Lord be with you
Alland also with you.
Let us bless the Lord.
AllThanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.
AllAmen
To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God
be honour and glory for ever and ever.
AllAmen
May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the Holy Spirit
you may abound in hope.
AllAmen
Daily Prayer (Evening)
Preparation
Penitence
All say
Heavenly Father,
we have sinned against you and against our neighbour
in thought and word and deed,
through negligence, through weakness,
through our own deliberate fault;
by what we have done
and by what we have failed to do.
We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ who died for us,
forgive us all that is past;
and grant that we may serve you in newness of life
to the glory of your name. Amen.
The priest pronounces the absolution.
Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy on you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
If no priest is present the absolution is omitted and the following prayer may be said:
Merciful Lord,
grant to your faithful people pardon and peace,
that we may be cleansed from all our sins,
and serve you with a quiet mind;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Versicles and Responses
O Lord, open our lips
Alland our mouth will proclaim your praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
AllO Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
Allas it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.
Praise the Lord.
AllThe Lord’s name be praised.
A Psalm
Psalm 93
1The Lord is king and has put on | glorious ap | parel; ■ the Lord has put on his glory and | girded him | self with | strength.
2He has made the whole | world so | sure ■ that | it can | not be | moved.
3Your throne has been es | tablished•from of | old; ■ you | are from | ever | lasting.
4The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted | up their | voice; ■ the floods lift | up their | pounding | waves.
5Mightier than the thunder of many waters, mightier than the | breakers•of the | sea, ■ the | Lord on | high is | mightier.
6Your testimonies are | very | sure; ■ holiness adorns your | house, O | Lord, for | ever.
Psalm 94
1Lord God to whom | vengeance be | longs, ■ O God to whom vengeance be | longs, shine | out in | majesty.
2Rise up, O | Judge•of the | earth; ■ give the | arrogant their | just de | serts.
3Lord, how | long•shall the | wicked, ■ how | long•shall the | wicked | triumph?
4How long shall the evil | doers | boast ■ and pour | out such | impudent | words?
5They crush your people, O Lord, and af | flict your | heritage. ■ They murder the widow and the stranger; the | orphans they | put to | death.
8Consider, most | stupid of | people; ■ you fools, | when will you | under | stand?
9He that planted the ear, shall | he not | hear? ■ He that formed the | eye, shall | he not | see?
10He who corrects the nations, shall | he not | punish? ■ He who teaches the | peoples, does | he lack | knowledge?
11The Lord knows every | human | thought, ■ that | they are | but a | breath.
12Blessed are those whom you | chasten, O | Lord, ■ whom | you in | struct•from your | law;
13That you may give them rest in | days of ad | versity, ■ until a | pit is | dug•for the | wicked.
14For the Lord will not | fail his | people, ■ neither will | he for | sake•his in | heritance.
15For justice shall re | turn•to the | righteous, ■ and all that are | true of | heart shall | follow it.
16Who will rise up for me a | gainst the | wicked? ■ Who will take my part a | gainst the | evil | doers?
17If the Lord | had not | helped me, ■ my soul would | soon•have been | put to | silence.
18And when I said, ‘My | foot has | slipped’, ■ your loving | mercy, O | Lord, up | held me.
19In the multitude of cares that | troubled my | heart, ■ your comforts | have re | freshed my | soul.
20Will you have anything to do with the | throne of | wickedness, ■ which fashions | evil | through its | law?
21They gather together against the | life•of the | righteous ■ and con | demn the | innocent to | death.
22But the Lord has be | come my | stronghold ■ and my | God the | rock of my | trust.
23He will turn against them their own wickedness and silence them through their | own | malice; ■ the Lord our | God will | put them to | silence.
A Canticle
Which may be said here or between the readings
Glory and Honour
1 Glory and honour and power
are yours by right O Lord our God.
2 For you created all things
and by your will they have their being.
3 Glory and honour and power
are yours by right O Lamb for us slain;
4 For by your blood you ransomed us for God
from every race and language
from every people and nation.
5 To make us a kingdom of priests,
to stand and serve before our God.
6 To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be praise and honour, glory and might,
for ever and ever. Amen.
1 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
2 who has looked with favour on his lowly servant;
from this day all generations will call me blessèd;
3 the Almighty has done great things for me
and holy is his name.
4 God has mercy on those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
5 The Lord has shown strength with his arm
and scattered the proud in their conceit,
6 casting down the mighty from their thrones
and lifting up the lowly.
7 God has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away empty.
8 He has come to the aid of his servant Israel
to remember the promise of mercy,
9 The promise made to our forebears,
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory
Kneel
Let us pray
Lord, have mercy
AllChrist, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy
Weekday Intercessions and Thanksgivings
The Priestly Ministry of Christ: All that meets Human Need
Gracious God and Father,
you have given your Son for us all,
that his death might be our life
and his affliction our peace.
Intercession
We pray for [The Suffering]
the hungry ...
the refugees ...
the prisoners ...
the persecuted ...
all who bring sin and suffering to others ...
all who seek to bring care and relief ...
Thanksgiving
Gracious God and Father, we give you thanks
for the cross of Christ at the heart of creation,
the presence of Christ in our weakness and strength,
the grace of Christ to transform our suffering ...
for all ministries of healing,
all agencies of relief,
all that sets us free from pain, fear and distress ...
for the assurance that your mercy knows no limit,
and for the privilege of sharing Christ’s ministry in prayer.
Concluding Prayer
In darkness and in light,
in trouble and in joy,
help us to trust your love,
to serve your purpose
and to praise your name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Collect of the Day
may be said or one of the following alternative collects
O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Alternative collects
O God
from whom all holy desires
all good judgements
and all just works proceed:
Give to your servants
that peace which the world cannot give,
that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments,
and that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies,
may pass our time in rest and quietness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.
Lighten our darkness, O Lord, we pray
and in your great mercy defend us
from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of your only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Grant, O Lord,
that the word which we hear this day
may so take root in our hearts,
that we, living in accordance with your holy will,
may ever praise and magnify your glorious name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
The Ending
The Lord be with you
Alland also with you.
Let us bless the Lord.
AllThanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.
AllAmen
To God, who by the power at work within us,
is able to do far more abundantly
than all we ask or think,
to him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus
to all generations for ever and ever.
AllAmen
To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God
be honour and glory for ever and ever.
AllAmen
May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the Holy Spirit
you may abound in hope.
AllAmen
A Late Evening Office
Stand
Blessed be our God for all time, now and for evermore.
AllAmen
Glory to you, our God, glory be to you,
Holy Spirit, Comforter,
treasure of all goodness and giver of life,
come and dwell in us,
cleanse us from all sin,
and in your love bring us to salvation.
AllHoly God, holy and strong,
holy and immortal,
have mercy on us.
A Psalm
Psalm 93
1The Lord is king and has put on | glorious ap | parel; ■ the Lord has put on his glory and | girded him | self with | strength.
2He has made the whole | world so | sure ■ that | it can | not be | moved.
3Your throne has been es | tablished•from of | old; ■ you | are from | ever | lasting.
4The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted | up their | voice; ■ the floods lift | up their | pounding | waves.
5Mightier than the thunder of many waters, mightier than the | breakers•of the | sea, ■ the | Lord on | high is | mightier.
6Your testimonies are | very | sure; ■ holiness adorns your | house, O | Lord, for | ever.
Psalm 94
1Lord God to whom | vengeance be | longs, ■ O God to whom vengeance be | longs, shine | out in | majesty.
2Rise up, O | Judge•of the | earth; ■ give the | arrogant their | just de | serts.
3Lord, how | long•shall the | wicked, ■ how | long•shall the | wicked | triumph?
4How long shall the evil | doers | boast ■ and pour | out such | impudent | words?
5They crush your people, O Lord, and af | flict your | heritage. ■ They murder the widow and the stranger; the | orphans they | put to | death.
8Consider, most | stupid of | people; ■ you fools, | when will you | under | stand?
9He that planted the ear, shall | he not | hear? ■ He that formed the | eye, shall | he not | see?
10He who corrects the nations, shall | he not | punish? ■ He who teaches the | peoples, does | he lack | knowledge?
11The Lord knows every | human | thought, ■ that | they are | but a | breath.
12Blessed are those whom you | chasten, O | Lord, ■ whom | you in | struct•from your | law;
13That you may give them rest in | days of ad | versity, ■ until a | pit is | dug•for the | wicked.
14For the Lord will not | fail his | people, ■ neither will | he for | sake•his in | heritance.
15For justice shall re | turn•to the | righteous, ■ and all that are | true of | heart shall | follow it.
16Who will rise up for me a | gainst the | wicked? ■ Who will take my part a | gainst the | evil | doers?
17If the Lord | had not | helped me, ■ my soul would | soon•have been | put to | silence.
18And when I said, ‘My | foot has | slipped’, ■ your loving | mercy, O | Lord, up | held me.
19In the multitude of cares that | troubled my | heart, ■ your comforts | have re | freshed my | soul.
20Will you have anything to do with the | throne of | wickedness, ■ which fashions | evil | through its | law?
21They gather together against the | life•of the | righteous ■ and con | demn the | innocent to | death.
22But the Lord has be | come my | stronghold ■ and my | God the | rock of my | trust.
23He will turn against them their own wickedness and silence them through their | own | malice; ■ the Lord our | God will | put them to | silence.
1 Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace:
your word has been fulfilled.
2 My own eyes have seen the salvation
which you have prepared in the sight of every people.
3 A light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory
4 Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning,
is now and ever shall be for ever. Amen.
Stand
Let us pray to the Lord with all our heart and with all our soul.
AllLord, have mercy.
Let us pray for all Christian people, that they may live in love and truth.
AllLord, have mercy.
Let us pray for all ministers of the Church, and for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
AllLord, have mercy.
Let us pray for peace throughout the world, and for all governments.
AllLord, have mercy.
Let us pray for our neighbours and for all our friends.
AllLord, have mercy.
Let us pray for those who hate us as we pray for those who love us.
AllLord, have mercy.
Let us pray for refugees and prisoners, and for all who are exposed to the dangers of travel.
AllLord, have mercy.
Let us pray for all sick people, for the sorrowful and the dying.
AllLord, have mercy.
Let us pray for the abundance of the fruits of the earth, and that the poor and hungry may receive a just share.
AllLord, have mercy.
Let us remember our brothers and sisters who have entered into eternal rest.
AllBlessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Prayer
Let us continue praying in silence
Silence is kept
or
Let us continue praying in a time of open prayer.
A period of open prayer follows.
The leader brings either of these to an end saying
Lord, in your mercy
Allhear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
Common Collect
Lord Almighty,
come and scatter the darkness of our hearts
by the light of your presence;
that we may know you
the Light of the world
and the one true God,
blessed this night and for evermore. Amen.
Blessing
Let us bless the Lord.
AllThanks be to God.
May the Almighty and merciful God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us.
AllAmen
Holy Communion
Preparation for Communion
Jesus says: Come to me all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. (Matthew 11: 28)
God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that all who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3: 16)
I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall never be hungry and whoever believes in me shall never be thirsty. (John 6: 35)
Thanksgiving
Thank God for all the many blessings you have received, and for all that is at present being done for you; for all doctors and nurses; (for this hospital and all who work here).
Repentance
Ask God’s forgiveness for the ways in which you have failed him and others.
Intercession and petition
Pray for all those you love: (for the other patients in your ward;) (for all who will be receiving communion with you;) for all who look after you; for all in need; for yourself, that you may come closer to God and his healing power.
AllLord Jesus Christ, you came to the poor and powerless and gave them hope. Come to me in this wonderful sacrament and raise me up in love to you, for I am helpless without you.
Be calm in the knowledge that you are under the protection of Almighty God.
The following prayer may be used in place of the Collect for Purity:
God of peace, you teach us that in returning to you we shall be saved:
By the power of your Spirit lift us to your presence,
where quietness and confidence shall be our strength;
and where we may be still and know that you are God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Collect of the Day
O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1: 8)
Let us confess our sins.
A short pause for self-examination.
AllAlmighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned in thought and word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may walk in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.
The priest says
Almighty God,
who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy on you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer
Those present may mention personal needs and thanksgivings. The laying on of hands and/or anointing with oil may take place here or after receiving Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
The priest takes the bread and wine.
The Lord is here.
AllHis Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts.
AllWe lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
AllIt is right to give our thanks and praise.
We give you thanks, our God and Father, for you have created us and you sustain us. Through your only Son Jesus Christ you have revealed your love and your care for all your people; you are ready to forgive and to save in time of need; so we proclaim your glory, saying
AllHoly, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night that he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
In the same way, after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks to you, he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you, for this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
Therefore, Father, with this bread and this cup we do as Christ your Son commanded:
Allwe remember his passion and death, we celebrate his resurrection and ascension, and we look for the coming of his kingdom.
Accept through him our great high priest this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; and, as we eat and drink these holy gifts, grant by the power of the life-giving Spirit, that we may be made one in your holy Church and partakers of the body and blood of your Son, that he may dwell in us and we in him:
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
Allall honour and glory are yours, Almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
The priest breaks the bread, saying
The bread which we break is a sharing in the body of Christ.
AllWe, being many, are one body for we all share in the one bread.
Communion
After all have received, silence is kept for a space and the priest says
Let us pray.
AllAlmighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Strengthen us by the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.
The Blessing
The peace of God, which passes all understanding,
keep your heart and mind
in the knowledge and love of God,
and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord;
and the blessing of God Almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be with you and remain with you always. Amen.
Compline
Stand
The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
AllAmen
Brethren, be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist, steadfast in the faith. (1 Peter 5: 8, 9)
But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
AllThanks be to God.
O God, make speed to save us.
AllO Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
Allas it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord.
AllThe Lord’s Name be praised.
A Psalm
Psalm 93
1The Lord is king and has put on | glorious ap | parel; ■ the Lord has put on his glory and | girded him | self with | strength.
2He has made the whole | world so | sure ■ that | it can | not be | moved.
3Your throne has been es | tablished•from of | old; ■ you | are from | ever | lasting.
4The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted | up their | voice; ■ the floods lift | up their | pounding | waves.
5Mightier than the thunder of many waters, mightier than the | breakers•of the | sea, ■ the | Lord on | high is | mightier.
6Your testimonies are | very | sure; ■ holiness adorns your | house, O | Lord, for | ever.
Psalm 94
1Lord God to whom | vengeance be | longs, ■ O God to whom vengeance be | longs, shine | out in | majesty.
2Rise up, O | Judge•of the | earth; ■ give the | arrogant their | just de | serts.
3Lord, how | long•shall the | wicked, ■ how | long•shall the | wicked | triumph?
4How long shall the evil | doers | boast ■ and pour | out such | impudent | words?
5They crush your people, O Lord, and af | flict your | heritage. ■ They murder the widow and the stranger; the | orphans they | put to | death.
8Consider, most | stupid of | people; ■ you fools, | when will you | under | stand?
9He that planted the ear, shall | he not | hear? ■ He that formed the | eye, shall | he not | see?
10He who corrects the nations, shall | he not | punish? ■ He who teaches the | peoples, does | he lack | knowledge?
11The Lord knows every | human | thought, ■ that | they are | but a | breath.
12Blessed are those whom you | chasten, O | Lord, ■ whom | you in | struct•from your | law;
13That you may give them rest in | days of ad | versity, ■ until a | pit is | dug•for the | wicked.
14For the Lord will not | fail his | people, ■ neither will | he for | sake•his in | heritance.
15For justice shall re | turn•to the | righteous, ■ and all that are | true of | heart shall | follow it.
16Who will rise up for me a | gainst the | wicked? ■ Who will take my part a | gainst the | evil | doers?
17If the Lord | had not | helped me, ■ my soul would | soon•have been | put to | silence.
18And when I said, ‘My | foot has | slipped’, ■ your loving | mercy, O | Lord, up | held me.
19In the multitude of cares that | troubled my | heart, ■ your comforts | have re | freshed my | soul.
20Will you have anything to do with the | throne of | wickedness, ■ which fashions | evil | through its | law?
21They gather together against the | life•of the | righteous ■ and con | demn the | innocent to | death.
22But the Lord has be | come my | stronghold ■ and my | God the | rock of my | trust.
23He will turn against them their own wickedness and silence them through their | own | malice; ■ the Lord our | God will | put them to | silence.
AllFor thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth.
Keep me as the apple of an eye.
AllHide me under the shadow of thy wings.
A Canticle
Nunc Dimittis
1 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy word.
2 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
3 To be a light to lighten the Gentiles
and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
4 Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning,
is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
AllPreserve us, O Lord, while waking, and guard us while sleeping, that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.
The Apostles’ Creed
May be said
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Kneel
Let us pray
Lord, have mercy
AllChrist, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
Blessed art thou, Lord God of our fathers,
Allto be praised and glorified above all for ever;
Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
AllLet us praise him and magnify him for ever.
Blessed art thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven
Allto be praised and glorified above all for ever.
The Almighty and most merciful Lord guard us and give us his blessing.
AllAmen.
Confession
AllWe confess to God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
That we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, Through our own
grievous fault. Wherefore we pray God to have mercy upon us.
Almighty God, have mercy upon us, Forgive us all our sins, Deliver us
from all evil, Confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, And bring us
to life everlasting; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The priest, when present, pronounces the absolution.
May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant unto you pardon and remission of all your sins, time for amendment of life, and the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit.
AllAmen.
Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us
Allthat thy people may rejoice in thee?
O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us
Alland grant us thy salvation.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this night without sin.
AllO Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us.
O Lord, hear our prayer
Alland let our cry come unto thee.
Let us pray
The Collects
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 Saviour, Jesus Christ.
AllAmen.
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 repose upon thy eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord
AllAmen
Look down, O Lord, from thy heavenly throne, illuminate the darkness of this night with thy celestial brightness, and from the children of light banish the deeds of darkness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
AllAmen
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, who at this evening hour didst rest in the sepulchre, and didst thereby sanctify the grave to be a bed of hope to thy people: Make us so to abound in sorrow for our sins, which were the cause of thy passion, that when our bodies lie in the dust, our souls may live with thee: who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God world without end.
AllAmen
Visit, we beseech thee, O Lord, this place (or, our homes), and drive away all the snares of the enemy; Let thy holy angels dwell herein (or, therein) to preserve us in peace; and may thy blessing be upon us evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
AllAmen
We will lay us down in peace and take our rest.
AllFor it is thou, Lord, only, that makest us dwell in safety.
The Lord be with you
Alland with thy spirit.
Let us bless the Lord.
AllThanks be to God.
The Almighty and merciful Lord, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, bless and preserve us this night and for evermore.
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