ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth: mercifully hear the supplications of thy people; and grant us thy peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
GOD of all holiness, who didst call thy Bishop Francis de Sales to bring many to Christ through his devout life, and to renew thy Church with patience and understanding: grant that through his intercession, we may, by word and example, reflect thy gentleness and love to all those whom we meet; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
The First Lesson: Mi 7
Woe is me! For I have become as when the summer fruit has been gathered, as when the vintage has been gleaned: there is no cluster to eat, no first-ripe fig which my soul desires. 2 The godly man has perished from the earth, and there is none upright among men; they all lie in wait for blood, and each hunts his brother with a net. 3 Their hands are upon what is evil, to do it diligently; the prince and the judge ask for a bribe, and the great man utters the evil desire of his soul; thus they weave it together. 4 The best of them is like a brier, the most upright of them a thorn hedge. The day of their watchmen, of their punishment, has come; now their confusion is at hand. 5 Put no trust in a neighbor, have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your bosom; 6 for the son treats the father with contempt, the daughter rises up against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man's enemies are the men of his own house. 7 But as for me, I will look to the LORD, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. 8 Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me. 9 I will bear the indignation of the LORD because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my cause and executes judgment for me. He will bring me forth to the light; I shall behold his deliverance. 10 Then my enemy will see, and shame will cover her who said to me, "Where is the LORD your God?" My eyes will gloat over her; now she will be trodden down like the mire of the streets. 11 A day for the building of your walls! In that day the boundary shall be far extended. 12 In that day they will come to you, from Assyria to Egypt, and from Egypt to the River, from sea to sea and from mountain to mountain. 13 But the earth will be desolate because of its inhabitants, for the fruit of their doings. 14 Shepherd thy people with thy staff, the flock of thy inheritance, who dwell alone in a forest in the midst of a garden land; let them feed in Bashan and Gilead as in the days of old. 15 As in the days when you came out of the land of Egypt I will show them marvelous things. 16 The nations shall see and be ashamed of all their might; they shall lay their hands on their mouths; their ears shall be deaf; 17 they shall lick the dust like a serpent, like the crawling things of the earth; they shall come trembling out of their strongholds, they shall turn in dread to the LORD our God, and they shall fear because of thee. 18 Who is a God like thee, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger for ever because he delights in steadfast love. 19 He will again have compassion upon us, he will tread our iniquities under foot. Thou wilt cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. 20 Thou wilt show faithfulness to Jacob and steadfast love to Abraham, as thou hast sworn to our fathers from the days of old.
The Second Lesson: Mt 14
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus; 2 and he said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist, he has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him." 3 For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison, for the sake of Herodi-as, his brother Philip's wife; 4 because John said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her." 5 And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet. 6 But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodi-as danced before the company, and pleased Herod, 7 so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter." 9 And the king was sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given; 10 he sent and had John beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 12 And his disciples came and took the body and buried it; and they went and told Jesus. 13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a lonely place apart. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 As he went ashore he saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. 15 When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." 16 Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." 17 They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." 18 And he said, "Bring them here to me." 19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. 21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. 22 Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. 27 But immediately he spoke to them, saying, "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." 28 And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." 29 He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; 30 but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." 34 And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent round to all that region and brought to him all that were sick, 36 and besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched it were made well.
The First Lesson: Na 1
An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh. 2 The LORD is a jealous God and avenging, the LORD is avenging and wrathful; the LORD takes vengeance on his adversaries and keeps wrath for his enemies. 3 The LORD is slow to anger and of great might, and the LORD will by no means clear the guilty. His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. 4 He rebukes the sea and makes it dry, he dries up all the rivers; Bashan and Carmel wither, the bloom of Lebanon fades. 5 The mountains quake before him, the hills melt; the earth is laid waste before him, the world and all that dwell therein. 6 Who can stand before his indignation? Who can endure the heat of his anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken asunder by him. 7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. 8 But with an overflowing flood he will make a full end of his adversaries, and will pursue his enemies into darkness. 9 What do you plot against the LORD? He will make a full end; he will not take vengeance twice on his foes. 10 Like entangled thorns they are consumed, like dry stubble. 11 Did one not come out from you, who plotted evil against the LORD, and counseled villainy? 12 Thus says the LORD, "Though they be strong and many, they will be cut off and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no more. 13 And now I will break his yoke from off you and will burst your bonds asunder." 14 The LORD has given commandment about you: "No more shall your name be perpetuated; from the house of your gods I will cut off the graven image and the molten image. I will make your grave, for you are vile." 15 Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings, who proclaims peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah, fulfil your vows, for never again shall the wicked come against you, he is utterly cut off.
The Second Lesson: 1 Cor 4:18-5:end
Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you. 19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power. 20 For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 21 What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness? It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and of a kind that is not found even among pagans; for a man is living with his father's wife. 2 And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. 3 For though absent in body I am present in spirit, and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment 4 in the name of the Lord Jesus on the man who has done such a thing. When you are assembled, and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, 5 you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 6 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? 7 Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our paschal lamb, has been sacrificed. 8 Let us, therefore, celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. 9 I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with immoral men; 10 not at all meaning the immoral of this world, or the greedy and robbers, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. 11 But rather I wrote to you not to associate with any one who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or robber--not even to eat with such a one. 12 For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? 13 God judges those outside. "Drive out the wicked person from among you."
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DEARLY beloved, we have come together in the presence of Almighty God our heavenly Father, to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our salvation. And so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.
¶ Then the officiant will continue with the Penitential Rite, saying:
LET us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
¶ (Or this exhortation, especially
during Lent.)
¶ To be said by the whole Congregation, together with the Officiant, all kneeling.
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare thou those who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
¶ If a Priest or Deacon officiates, he
says.
May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant us absolution and
remission of all our sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the
grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. Amen.
| The Morning Responsory. | ||||
| Officiant: | ✠ O LORD, open thou our lips. | |||
| People: | And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. | |||
| Officiant: | ✠ O GOD, make speed to save us. | |||
| People: | O LORD, make haste to help us. | |||
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| Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. | ||||
| As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. | ||||
| Officiant: | Praise ye the Lord. |
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Officiant and People: Alleluia. | ||
| People: | The Lord's Name be praised. | |||
¶ The Invitatory Psalm and Canticles are recited by everyone in unison, concluding with the Gloria Patri, all continuing in unison.
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¶ The Invitatory Psalm and Canticles are recited by everyone in unison, concluding with the Gloria Patri, all continuing in unison.
Venite, exultemus Domino. (Psalm xcv.)
O COME, let us sing unto the Lord; * let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; * and show ourselves glad in him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God; * and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are all the corners of the earth; * and the strength of the hills is his also.
The sea is his, and he made it; * and his hands prepared the dry land.
O come, let us worship and fall down, * and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
For he is the Lord our God; * and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.
To-day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts * as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness;
When your fathers tempted me, * proved me, and saw my works.
Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, * It is a people that do err in their hearts, for they have not known my ways:
Unto whom I sware in my wrath, * that they should not enter into my rest.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
(Psalm xcvi, vv 9 & 13)
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth stand in awe of him.
For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth; * and with righteousness to judge the world, and the peoples with his truth.
¶ In the 1662 BCP, and in Canada, the Venite is Psalm 95, as above. In 1789, the American BCP replaced the "strong words" of Psalm 95 vv 8-11 with Psalm 96 vv 9 & 13, while also permitting the older tradition of using Psalm 95 without alteration. The Office of Morning Prayer in the Ordinariate will normally follow the older tradition. When using musical settings based on the American BCP, it is permissible to use the American version. Click this paragraph to swap the text.
Jubilate Deo. Psalm c.
(On Feasts, Solemnities, and Sundays in Eastertide)
O BE joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: * serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.
Be ye sure that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; * we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; * be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name.
For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting; * and his truth endureth from generation to generation.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Good Friday Invitatory.
Behold the Lamb of God: * which taketh away the sin of the world.
He was wounded for our transgressions: * He was bruised for our iniquities.
The chastisement of our peace was upon him: * And with his stripes we are healed.
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us: * and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength: * and honor and glory and blessing.
Whitsuntide Invitatory.
Ps 98:1, Ac 2:33, Gal 4:6, 2 Cor 3:18
O SING unto the Lord a new song: * for he hath done marvellous things.
Christ, being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost: * hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
And because ye are sons: * God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
We all, with open face: * beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord,
Are changed into the same image from glory to glory: * even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Christmas Invitatory.
BEHOLD a virgin shall conceive and bear a son: * and shall call his Name Immanuel.
Unto us a child is born: * unto us a son is given.
In this was manifested the love of God towards us: * because that God sent his Only Begotten Son into the world that we might live through him.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: * who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Benedictus es Domine.
Song of the Three Children
29-34.
BLESSED art thou, O Lord God of our fathers; * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou for the Name of thy Majesty; * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou in the temple of thy holiness; * Praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths, and dwellest between the Cherubim: * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou on the glorious throne of thy Kingdom: * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou in the firmament of heaven: * praised and exalted above all for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Pascha nostrum.
1 Corinthians 5:7-8, Romans 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22.
(On Easter Sunday and throughout the Octave)
ALLELUIA. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us, * therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice
and wickedness, * but with the unleavened bread of sincerity
and truth, Alleluia.
CHRIST being raised from the dead dieth no more; * death hath no more dominion over him.
For in that he died, he died unto sin once; * but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed
unto sin, * but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord, Alleluia.
CHRIST is risen from the dead, * and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
For since by man came death, * by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, * even so in Christ shall all be made alive, Alleluia.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Pascha nostrum.
1 Corinthians 5:7-8, Romans 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22.
(On Easter Sunday and throughout the Octave)
Tone I A 4 (Hymnal 1940)
(Intonation is only for the initial Alleluia.)
ALLELUIA. Christ our Passover is sacrificed · for us, * therefore · let us keep the feast,
Not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice
and wick·edness, * but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and
truth, · Alleluia.
CHRIST being raised from the dead dieth · no more; * death hath no more do·minion over him.
For in that he died, he died unto · sin once; * but in that he liveth, he · liveth unto God.
Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed
un·to sin, * but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord,
· Alleluia.
CHRIST is risen from · the dead, * and become the first·fruits of them that slept.
For since by man · came death, * by man came also the resur·rection of the dead.
For as in Adam · all die, * even so in Christ shall all be made alive, · Alleluia.
GLORY be to the Father, and to · the Son, * and · to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, † is now and ever · shall be, * world · without end. Amen.
Kyrie Pantokrator.
Prayer of Manasseh 1-2, 4, 6-7, 11-15.
Antiphon: Thou, O Lord, according to thy great goodness hast promised repentence and forgiveness * to them that have sinned against thee.
O Lord, Almighty God of our fathers, * Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and of their righteous seed;
Who hast made heaven and earth, * with all the ornament thereof;
Whom all men fear, * and tremble before thy power.
But thy merciful promise * is unmeasurable and unsearchable;
For thou art the most high Lord, of great compassion, long-suffering, very merciful, * and repentest of the evils of men.
Thou, O Lord, according to thy great goodness hast promised repentence and forgiveness * to them that have sinned against thee.
And of thine infinite mercies hast appointed repentence unto sinners, * that they may be saved.
Now therefore I bow the knee of my heart, * beseeching thee of grace.
I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, * and I acknowledge mine iniquities:
Wherefore I humbly beseech thee, forgive me, O Lord, forgive me * and destroy me not with mine iniquities.
Be not angry with me for ever, by reserving evil for me: * neither condemn me into the lower parts of the earth.
For thou art the God, even the God of them that repent: * and in me thou wilt show all thy goodness.
For thou wilt save me, that am unworthy, * according to thy great mercy.
Therefore I will praise thee for ever all the days of my life: * for all the powers of the heavens do praise thee,
And thine is the glory * for ever and ever. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Antiphon: Thou, O Lord, according to thy great goodness hast promised repentence and forgiveness * to them that have sinned against thee.
Cantemus Domino. The Song of Moses
Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18
I WILL sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously; * the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
The Lord is my strength and song; * and he is become my salvation:
He is my God and I will prepare him an habitation; * my father's God and I will exalt him.
The Lord is a man of war; * the Lord is his Name.
Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea; * his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red Sea.
The depths have covered them; * they sank into the bottom as a stone.
Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: * thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? * who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Thou stretchedst out thy right hand; * the earth swallowed them.
Thou in thy mercy led forth the people which thou hast redeemed; * thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.
Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them * in the mountain of thine inheritance,
In the place, O Lord, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in; * in the sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.
The Lord shall reign * for ever and for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Ecce, Deus. The First Song of Isaiah
Isaiah 12:2-6
BEHOLD, God is my salvation; * I will trust and not be afraid:
For the Lord God is my strength and my song; * he also is become my salvation.
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water * out of the wells of salvation.
And in that day shall ye say, * Praise the Lord, call upon his Name;
Declare his doings among the people; * make mention that his Name is exalted.
Sing unto the Lord, for he hath done excellent things, * this is known in all the earth.
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; * for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Surge, Illuminare. The Third Song of Isaiah
Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19
ARISE, shine; for thy light is come, * and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth; * and gross darkness the people:
But the Lord shall arise upon thee, * and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, * and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; * they shall not be shut day nor night.
They shall call thee, The City of the Lord, * The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, * wasting nor destruction within thy borders.
But thou shalt call thy walls, Salvation, * and thy gates Praise.
The sun shall no more be thy light by day; * neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee:
But the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, * and thy God thy glory.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Salvator Mundi.
O SAVIOUR of the world, the Son, Lord Jesus, * stir up thy strength, and help us, we humbly beseech thee.
By thy Cross and precious Blood thou hast redeemed us; * save us and help us, we humbly beseech thee.
Thou didst save thy disciples when they were ready to perish: * hear us and save us, we humbly beseech thee.
Let the pitifulness of thy great mercy * loose us from our sins, we humbly beseech thee.
Make thyself known as our Saviour and mighty Deliverer: * O save us that we may praise thee, we humbly beseech thee.
Draw near from the throne of thy glory, according to thy promise: * look down and hear our crying, we humbly beseech thee.
Come now and dwell with us, O Lord Christ Jesus: * Abide with us for ever, we humbly beseech thee.
And when thou shalt appear with power and great glory: * may we be made like unto thee, in thy glorious Kingdom.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Te Deum laudamus.
(On Sundays except in Pre-Lent and Lent, and on Feasts,
Solemnities, and all days during the Octaves of Christmas, Easter, and
Pentecost)
WE praise thee, O God; we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee, the Father everlasting.
To thee all Angels cry aloud; the Heavens, and all the Powers therein;
To thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do cry,
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth;
Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of thy glory.
The glorious company of the Apostles praise thee.
The goodly fellowship of the Prophets praise thee.
The noble army of Martyrs praise thee.
The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee;
The Father of an infinite Majesty;
Thine adorable, true and only Son;
Also the Holy Ghost the Comforter.
THOU art the King of Glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father.
When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, thou didst humble thyself to be born of a Virgin.
When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers.
Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in the glory of the Father.
We believe that thou shalt come to be our Judge.
We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood.
Make them to be numbered with thy Saints, in glory everlasting.
O LORD, save thy people, and bless thine heritage. Govern them and lift them up for ever.
Day by day we magnify thee;
And we worship thy Name ever, world without end.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin.
O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us.
O Lord, let thy mercy be upon us, as our trust is in thee.
O Lord, in thee have I trusted; let me never be confounded.
(No Gloria Patri after the Te Deum.)
Benedicite, omnia opera Domini.
Song of the Three Children
35-65.
(Suitable for Tuesdays and Saturdays)
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O ALL ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O YE Heavens, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye Waters that be above the firmament, bless ye the Lord;
O all ye Powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O ye Sun and Moon, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye Stars of heaven, bless ye the Lord;
O ye Showers and Dew, bless ye the Lord: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O ye Winds of God, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the Lord;
O ye Winter and Summer, bless ye the Lord: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye the Lord;
O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye the Lord *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O ye Nights and Days, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye Light and Darkness, bless ye the Lord;
O ye Lightnings and Clouds, bless ye the Lord *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O LET the Earth bless the Lord; *
O ye Mountains and Hills, bless ye the Lord;
O all ye Green Things upon the earth, bless ye the Lord: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O ye Wells, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye Seas and Floods, bless ye the Lord;
O ye Whales, and all that move in the waters, bless ye the Lord: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O all ye Fowls of the air, bless ye the Lord; *
O all ye Beasts and Cattle, bless ye the Lord;
O ye Children of Men, bless ye the Lord: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O ye People of God, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord;
O ye Servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O ye Spirits and Souls of the Righteous, bless ye the Lord; *
O ye holy and humble Men of heart, bless ye the Lord;
LET us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost: *
praise him, and magnify him for ever.
(No Gloria Patri after the Benedicite.)
Benedicite, omnia opera Domini.
Song of the Three Children
35-65.
(Suitable for Tuesdays and Saturdays)
Click for the Shorter Version of the Benedicite.
O ALL ye Works of the Lord, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Angels of the Lord, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: *
praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O YE Heavens, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Waters that be above the firmament, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O all ye Powers of the Lord, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Sun and Moon, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Stars of heaven, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Showers and Dew, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Winds of God, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Fire and Heat, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Winter and Summer, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Dews and Frosts, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Frost and Cold, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify him for ever.
O ye Ice and Snow, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Nights and Days, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Light and Darkness, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Lightnings and Clouds, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: *
praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O LET the Earth ｜ bless the ｜ Lord: * yea, let it praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Mountains and Hills, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O all ye Green Things upon the earth, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Wells, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Seas and Floods, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Whales, and all that move in the waters, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O all ye Fowls of the air, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O all ye Beasts and Cattle, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Children of Men, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: *
praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O LET Israel ｜ bless the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Priests of the Lord, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Servants of the Lord, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye Spirits and Souls of the Righteous, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
O ye holy and humble Men of heart, ｜ bless · ye the ｜ Lord: * praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
LET us bless the Father, and the Son, and the ｜ Holy ｜ Ghost: *
praise him, and magnify ｜ him for ev-er.
Benedictus.
St. Luke i. 68.
BLESSED ✠ be the Lord God of Israel; * for he hath visited and redeemed his people;
And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us, * in the house of his servant David;
As he spake by the mouth of his holy Prophets, * which have been since the world began;
That we should be saved from our enemies, * and from the hand of all that hate us.
To perform the mercy promised to our forefathers, * and to remember his holy covenant;
To perform the oath which he sware to our forefather Abraham, * that he would give us;
That we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies * might serve him without fear;
In holiness and righteousness before him, * all the days of our life.
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: * for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people * for the remission of their sins,
Through the tender mercy of our God; * whereby the day-spring from on high hath visited us;
To give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death, * and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to Judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion of Saints: The Forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: ✠ And the Life everlasting. Amen.
The Collect for the First Sunday in Advent may be said after the Collect of the Day:
ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty, to judge both the quick and the dead; we may rise to the life immortal; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
The Collect for Ash Wednesday may be said after the Collect of the Day:
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
WHOSOEVER will be saved : before all things it is necessary that he hold the Catholic Faith.
Which Faith except everyone do keep whole and undefiled : without doubt he shall perish everlastingly.
And the Catholic Faith is this: That we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity;
Neither confounding the Persons : nor dividing the Substance.
For there is one Person of the Father, another of the Son : and another of the Holy Ghost.
But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, is all one : the Glory equal, the Majesty co-eternal.
Such as the Father is, such is the Son : and such is the Holy Ghost.
The Father uncreate, the Son uncreate : and the Holy Ghost uncreate.
The Father incomprehensible, the Son incomprehensible : and the Holy Ghost incomprehensible.
The Father eternal, the Son eternal : and the Holy Ghost eternal.
And yet they are not three eternals : but one eternal.
As also there are not three incomprehensibles, nor three uncreated : but one uncreated, and one incomprehensible.
So likewise the Father is Almighty, the Son Almighty : and the Holy Ghost Almighty.
And yet they are not three Almighties : but one Almighty.
So the Father is God, the Son is God : and the Holy Ghost is God.
And yet they are not three Gods : but one God.
So likewise the Father is Lord, the Son Lord : and the Holy Ghost Lord.
And yet not three Lords : but one Lord.
For like as we are compelled by the Christian verity : to acknowledge every Person by himself to be both God and Lord;
So are we forbidden by the Catholic Religion : to say there be three Gods, or three Lords.
The Father is made of none : neither created nor begotten.
The Son is of the Father alone : not made, nor created, but begotten.
The Holy Ghost is of the Father and of the Son : neither made, nor created, nor begotten, but proceeding.
So there is one Father, not three Fathers; one Son, not three Sons : one Holy Ghost, not three Holy Ghosts.
And in this Trinity none is afore, or after other : none is greater, or less than another;
But the whole three Persons are co-eternal together : and co-equal.
So that in all things, as is aforesaid : the Unity in Trinity, and the Trinity in Unity is to be worshipped.
He therefore that will be saved : must thus think of the Trinity.
Furthermore it is necessary to everlasting salvation : that he also believe rightly the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For the right Faith is : that we believe and confess that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God and Man;
God, of the substance of the Father, begotten before the worlds : and Man, of the substance of his Mother, born in the world;
Perfect God, and perfect Man : of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsisting;
Equal to the Father, as touching his Godhead : and inferior to the Father, as touching his Manhood.
Who although he be God and Man : yet he is not two, but one Christ;
One, not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh : but by taking of the Manhood into God;
One altogether, not by confusion of Substance : but by unity of Person.
For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man : So God and Man is one Christ;
Who suffered for our salvation : descended into hell, rose again the third day from the dead.
He ascended into heaven, he sitteth on the right hand of the Father, God Almighty : from whence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
At whose coming all men shall rise again with their bodies : and shall give account for their own works.
And they that have done good shall go into life everlasting : and they that have done evil into everlasting fire.
This is the Catholic Faith : which except a man believe faithfully, he cannot be saved.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
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| People: | And let our cry come unto thee. | People: | And with thy spirit. | |
| Officiant: | Let us pray. | Officiant: | Let us pray. | |
| Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. |
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| V. | O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. |
| R. | And grant us thy salvation. |
| V. | O Lord, save the State. |
| R. | And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. |
| V. | Endue thy ministers with righteousness. |
| R. | And make thy chosen people joyful. |
| V. | O Lord, save thy people. |
| R. | And bless thine inheritance. |
| V. | Give peace in our time, O Lord. |
| R. | Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. |
| V. | O God, make clean our hearts within us. |
| R. | And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. |
¶ The officiant may close here or choose from the following or other approved collects.
Note: By clicking on this section, you may alternate between the Prayer for the President and Governors of the United States, the Prayers for the King and the Prime Minister and Premiers of Canada, or all these prayers. Because this site is intended to be used in an international context, there is a slight change to the words of the prayers. The official prayers appear on pp. 632-4 of Divine Worship: Daily Office. In the telephone conference, when praying for both the USA and Canada please use all three prayers.
V: Let us bless the Lord.
R: Thanks be to God.
¶ In Advent.
V: The Angel of the Lord announced unto Mary.
R: And she conceived by the Holy Ghost.
Let us pray.
WE beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts: that, as we have known the Incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an Angel; so by his ✠ Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of his Resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord. Amen.
¶ From First Evensong of Christmas to Candlemas:
V: After Childbearing, O Virgin, thou didst remain inviolate.
R: Intercede for us, O Mother of God.
Let us pray.
O GOD, who by the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary hast bestowed upon mankind the reward of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech thee, that we may know the help of her intercession, through whom we have been accounted worthy to receive the Author of our life, Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord. Amen.
¶ From Advent through Candlemas:
Heaven's gateway, and star of ocean, O succour the people, Who, though falling, strive to rise again. Thou Maiden who barest thy holy Creator, to the wonder of all nature; Ever Virgin, after, as before thou receivedst that Ave From the mouth of Gabriel; have compassion on us sinners. |
¶ After Candlemas and through Wednesday in Holy Week:
Hail thee, Lady of all the Angels; Thou the dawn, the door of morning Whence the world's true light is risen: Joy to thee, O Virgin glorious, Beautiful beyond all other; Hail, and farewell, O most gracious, Intercede for us alway to Jesus. |
V: Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O holy
Virgin.
R: Give me strength against thine enemies.
Let us pray.
GRANT us, O merciful God, protection in our weakness: that we who celebrate the memory of the holy Mother of God may, through the aid of her intercession, rise again from our sins. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
¶ During Eastertide until First Evensong of Trinity Sunday:
Regina
Coeli.
O Queen of heaven, be joyful, alleluia;
Because he whom so meetly thou barest, alleluia,
Hath arisen, as he promised, alleluia:
Pray for us to the Father, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. For the Lord is risen indeed, alleluia.
Let us pray.
O GOD, who, by the resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ didst vouchsafe to give gladness unto the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, being holpen by the Virgin Mary, his Mother, may attain unto the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
¶ From First Evensong of Trinity Sunday until the Eve of Advent Sunday:
Salve
Regina.
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy,
our life, our sweetness,
and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this
vale of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of
mercy towards us;
and after this our exile,
show unto us the
blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet
Virgin Mary.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, who by the cooperation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of the glorious Virgin Mother Mary to become a habitation meet for thy Son: Grant that as we rejoice in her commemoration, we may be delivered by her loving intercession from our present evils and from eternal death. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
O GOD, who didst will that thy Word should take flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the message of an Angel: grant that we thy suppliants, who believe her to be in very deed the Mother of God, may be aided by her intercession with thee; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
O GOD, who by the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary hast bestowed upon mankind the reward of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech thee, that we may know the help of her intercession, through whom we have been accounted worthy to receive the Author of our life, Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord God, that we thy servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body: and, at the glorious intercession of the blessed and ever-Virgin Mary, may be delivered from present sadness, and may rejoice in continual gladness; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
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¶ Then shall follow a portion of the Psalms, as appointed.
¶ The psalms are recited responsively by whole verse, with a distinct pause at the asterisk.
The officiant recites the full first verse and the congregation follows
with the second. The Gloria Patri follows each Psalm, except during the
Holy Week Triduum. Our local practice is to contine the alternation in unbroken sequence
throughout the entire selection.
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¶ During the conference call we are now chanting the psalms using
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The Collect of the Day
Here endeth the Order of Morning Prayer.
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| People: | And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. | |||
| Officiant: | ✠ O GOD, make speed to save us. | |||
| People: | O LORD, make haste to help us. | |||
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¶ The canticles are recited by everyone in unison, concluding with the Gloria Patri, all continuing in unison.
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O GRACIOUS Light, O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed! Now as we come to the setting of the sun, Thou art worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices, |
HAIL, gladdening Light—of his pure glory poured Who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest, Holiest of Holies—Jesus Christ our Lord! Now we are come to sun's hour of rest, The lights of evening round us shine, We hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine. Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung With undefiled tongue, Son of our God, giver of life, alone: Therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, they own. |
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Magnificat. St. Luke i. 46.
MY ✠ soul doth magnify the Lord, * and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded * the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth * all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me; * and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him * throughout all generations.
He hath showed strength with his arm; * he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, * and hath exalted the humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; * and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel; * as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Nunc dimittis. St. Luke ii. 29.
LORD, ✠ now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, * according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen * thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared * before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, * and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Christus Jesus cum esset. Philippians 2:6-11
CHRIST Jesus, though he was in the form of God, * did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, * being born in the likeness of men.
And being found in human form, he humbled himself * and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross.
Wherefore God hath highly exalted him * and bestowed on him the Name which is above every name,
That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, * in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth,
And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, * to the glory of God the Father.
Alleluia. Salus et gloria. Revelation 19:1-7
ALLELUIA. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: * For true and righteous are his judgments: Alleluia.
Alleluia. Praise our God, all ye his servants, * and ye that fear him, both small and great. Alleluia.
Alleluia. For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. * Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him. Alleluia.
Alleluia. For the marriage of the Lamb is come, * and his wife hath made herself ready. Alleluia.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Christus passus est pro vobis. 1 Peter 2:21-24
CHRIST suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: * who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; * when he suffered, he threatened not;
But committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: * who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree,
That we, being dead to sin, should live unto righteousness: * by whose stripes ye were healed.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Magna et mirabilia. Revelation 15:3-4
GREAT and marvellous are thy works, * Lord God Almighty!
Just and true are thy ways, * Thou King of saints.
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy Name? * For thou only art holy:
For all nations shall come and worship before thee; * for thy judgements are made manifest.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Gratias agamus Deo Patri. Colossians 1:12-20
LET us give thanks unto the Father, * who hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light:
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, * and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
In whom we have redemption through his blood, * even the forgiveness of sins:
Who is the image of the invisible God, * the first-born of all creation:
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, * visible and invisible: all things were created by him, and for him:
And he is before all things, * and by him all things consist.
And he is the head of the body, the Church: * who is the beginning, the first-born from the dead;
That in all things he might have the preeminence. * For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
And, having made peace through the blood of his Cross, * by him to reconcile all things unto himself; whether things in earth, or things in heaven.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
Dignus es. Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13
THOU art worthy, O Lord, * to receive glory and honour and power:
For thou hast created all things, * and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Thou art worthy, O Lamb that wast slain, * and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood
Out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation: * and hast made us unto our God kings and priests.
Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power * be unto him that sitteth upon the throne
And unto the Lamb * for ever and ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
¶ The Nunc Dimittis is always the last canticle of the day. If Compline is to follow, here the $$ is sung instead. Click this rubric to change the display.
¶ If Compline is to follow, the $$ is sung at Evening Prayer on %%. Otherwise, the Nunc Dimittis is sung. Click this rubric to change the display.
Here endeth the Order of Evening Prayer.
* The Lectionary is that specified in the official Ordo for the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. We generally use the 30-day traditional Psalm cycle from the Prayer Book, as permitted by the Ordinariate Lectionary, but we list for reference the alternate Psalm cycle in the Lectionary. We use the Psalms from the Lectionary on Christmas, Epiphany, The Purification, Ash Wednesday, The Annunciation, Palm Sunday and Holy Week, Easter Day, Ascension Day, Whitsunday, Trinity Sunday, The Transfiguration, All Saints, Thanksgiving Day, and the Solemnity of Title or of the Patron of the Place. We may also use the Psalm from the lectionary at other times, especially Saturdays, Sundays, or the 31st day of the month at the discretion of the Officiant.
The Lessons are taken from The Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, © 1965, 1966 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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