O LORD, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church: and, because she cannot continue in safety without thy succour; preserve her evermore by thy help and goodness; 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.
O EVERLASTING God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order: mercifully grant that as thy holy Angels alway do thee service in heaven; so by thy appointment they may succour and defend us on earth; 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: 2 Kgs 6:8-17
Once when the king of Syria was warring against Israel, he took
counsel with his servants, saying, "At such and such a place shall be
my camp." 9 But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel,
"Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are going
down there." 10 And the king of Israel sent to the place of which the
man of God told him. Thus he used to warn him, so that he saved
himself there more than once or twice. 11 And the mind of the king of
Syria was greatly troubled because of this thing; and he called his
servants and said to them, "Will you not show me who of us is for the
king of Israel?" 12 And one of his servants said, "None, my lord, O
king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of
Israel the words that you speak in your bedchamber." 13 And he said,
"Go and see where he is, that I may send and seize him." It was told
him, "Behold, he is in Dothan." 14 So he sent there horses and
chariots and a great army; and they came by night, and surrounded the
city. 15 When the servant of the man of God rose early in the morning
and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was round about
the city. And the servant said, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?"
16 He said, "Fear not, for those who are with us are more than those
who are with them." 17 Then Elisha prayed, and said, "O LORD, I pray
thee, open his eyes that he may see." So the LORD opened the eyes of
the young man, and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses
and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
The Second Lesson: Acts 12:1-11
About that time Herod the king laid violent hands upon some who
belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the
sword; 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to
arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. 4 And
when he had seized him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to
four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after the Passover to
bring him out to the people. 5 So Peter was kept in prison; but
earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. 6 The very night
when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two
soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were
guarding the prison; 7 and behold, an angel of the Lord appeared, and
a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter on the side and woke
him, saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands. 8
And the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put on your sandals."
And he did so. And he said to him, "Wrap your mantle around you and
follow me." 9 And he went out and followed him; he did not know that
what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a
vision. 10 When they had passed the first and the second guard, they
came to the iron gate leading into the city. It opened to them of its
own accord, and they went out and passed on through one street; and
immediately the angel left him. 11 And Peter came to himself, and
said, "Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me
from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were
expecting."
The First Lesson: Dn 10:4-end or Dn 12:1-4
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the
bank of the great river, that is, the Tigris, 5 I lifted up my eyes
and looked, and behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were
girded with gold of Uphaz. 6 His body was like beryl, his face like
the appearance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms
and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and the sound of his
words like the noise of a multitude. 7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the
vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a
great trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves. 8 So
I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left
in me; my radiant appearance was fearfully changed, and I retained no
strength. 9 Then I heard the sound of his words; and when I heard the
sound of his words, I fell on my face in a deep sleep with my face to
the ground. 10 And behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on
my hands and knees. 11 And he said to me, "O Daniel, man greatly
beloved, give heed to the words that I speak to you, and stand
upright, for now I have been sent to you." While he was speaking this
word to me, I stood up trembling. 12 Then he said to me, "Fear not,
Daniel, for from the first day that you set your mind to understand
and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and
I have come because of your words. 13 The prince of the kingdom of
Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but Michael, one of the chief
princes, came to help me, so I left him there with the prince of the
kingdom of Persia 14 and came to make you understand what is to befall
your people in the latter days. For the vision is for days yet to
come." 15 When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned
my face toward the ground and was dumb. 16 And behold, one in the
likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth
and spoke. I said to him who stood before me, "O my lord, by reason of
the vision pains have come upon me, and I retain no strength. 17 How
can my lord's servant talk with my lord? For now no strength remains
in me, and no breath is left in me." 18 Again one having the
appearance of a man touched me and strengthened me. 19 And he said, "O
man greatly beloved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of
good courage." And when he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said,
"Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me." 20 Then he said,
"Do you know why I have come to you? But now I will return to fight
against the prince of Persia; and when I am through with him, lo, the
prince of Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you what is inscribed
in the book of truth: there is none who contends by my side against
these except Michael, your prince.
Or: A Lesson from the Book of the Prophet Daniel.
"At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has charge of
your people. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has
been since there was a nation till that time; but at that time your
people shall be delivered, every one whose name shall be found written
in the book. 2 And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth
shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and
everlasting contempt. 3 And those who are wise shall shine like the
brightness of the firmament; and those who turn many to righteousness,
like the stars for ever and ever. 4 But you, Daniel, shut up the
words, and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to
and fro, and knowledge shall increase."
The Second Lesson: Rv 5 or Rv 8:1-6
And I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a
scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals; 2 and
I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to
open the scroll and break its seals?" 3 And no one in heaven or on
earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into
it, 4 and I wept much that no one was found worthy to open the scroll
or to look into it. 5 Then one of the elders said to me, "Weep not;
lo, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered,
so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals." 6 And between the
throne and the four living creatures and among the elders, I saw a
Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with
seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the
earth; 7 and he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him
who was seated on the throne. 8 And when he had taken the scroll, the
four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the
Lamb, each holding a harp, and with golden bowls full of incense,
which are the prayers of the saints; 9 and they sang a new song,
saying, "Worthy art thou to take the scroll and to open its seals, for
thou wast slain and by thy blood didst ransom men for God from every
tribe and tongue and people and nation, 10 and hast made them a
kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on earth." 11
Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures
and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads
and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is
the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and
might and honor and glory and blessing!" 13 And I heard every creature
in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all
therein, saying, "To him who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb be
blessing and honor and glory and might for ever and ever!" 14 And the
four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders fell down and
worshiped.
Or: A Lesson from the Book of Revelation.
When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for
about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before
God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 And another angel came
and stood at the altar with a golden censer; and he was given much
incense to mingle with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden
altar before the throne; 4 and the smoke of the incense rose with the
prayers of the saints from the hand of the angel before God. 5 Then
the angel took the censer and filled it with fire from the altar and
threw it on the earth; and there were peals of thunder, voices,
flashes of lightning, and an earthquake. 6 Now the seven angels who
had the seven trumpets made ready to blow them.
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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.
¶ 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.
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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. Officiant and people: 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.
¶ Or, especially in Eastertide, but not in Pre-Lent and Lent:
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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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)
Click for the Extended 1928 Version of the Benedicite with music.
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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This website is an approved implementation of the Daily Offices of Morning Prayer (Matins), Evening Prayer (Evensong), Terce, Sext, Nones, and Compline as approved for use in use in the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter and published in Divine Worship: Daily Office, North American Edition. We pray in traditional English language with prayers treasured for centuries in the life of English-speaking nations around the world. Pope Benedict described the traditional English liturgical texts as "a precious gift nourishing the faith of the members of the Ordinariate and as a treasure to be shared."
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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.
¶ See below at the * for a note on our Psalm selection practice.
¶ 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. | |||
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| 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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