Rejoice always; pray without ceasing;
in everything give thanks;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
1
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God's Grace
Blessed are you,
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ:
for you have blessed us in Christ Jesus
with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.
You chose us to be yours in Christ
before the foundation of the world:
that we should be holy and blameless before you.
In love you destined us to be your children,
through Jesus Christ:
according to the purpose of your will,
To the praise of your glorious grace:
which you freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ:
for you have blessed us in Christ Jesus
with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.
You chose us to be yours in Christ
before the foundation of the world:
that we should be holy and blameless before you.
In love you destined us to be your children,
through Jesus Christ:
according to the purpose of your will,
To the praise of your glorious grace:
which you freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1:3-6
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has passed and the day lies open before us;
let us pray with one heart and mind.
let us pray with one heart and mind.
Silence may be kept
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,
so may the light of your presence, O God,
set our hearts on fire with love for you;
now and for ever. Amen.
so may the light of your presence, O God,
set our hearts on fire with love for you;
now and for ever. Amen.
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each
57 You only are my portion, O Lord; •
I have promised to keep your words.
58 I entreat you with all my heart, •
be merciful to me according to your promise.
59 I have considered my ways •
and turned my feet back to your testimonies.
60 I made haste and did not delay •
to keep your commandments.
61 Though the cords of the wicked entangle me, •
I do not forget your law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give you thanks, •
because of your righteous judgements.
63 I am a companion of all those who fear you, •
those who keep your commandments.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your faithful love; •
instruct me in your statutes.
65 You have dealt graciously with your servant, •
according to your word, O Lord.
66 O teach me true understanding and knowledge, •
for I have trusted in your commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, •
but now I keep your word.
68 You are gracious and do good; •
O Lord, teach me your statutes.
69 The proud have smeared me with lies, •
but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart.
70 Their heart has become gross with fat, •
but my delight is in your law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, •
that I may learn your statutes.
72 The law of your mouth is dearer to me •
than a hoard of gold and silver.
73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; •
give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, •
because I have hoped in your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that your judgements are right, •
and that in very faithfulness you caused me to be troubled.
76 Let your faithful love be my comfort, •
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live, •
for your law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be put to shame, for they wrong me with lies; •
but I will meditate on your commandments.
79 Let those who fear you turn to me, •
even those who know your testimonies.
80 Let my heart be sound in your statutes, •
that I may not be put to shame.
I have promised to keep your words.
58 I entreat you with all my heart, •
be merciful to me according to your promise.
59 I have considered my ways •
and turned my feet back to your testimonies.
60 I made haste and did not delay •
to keep your commandments.
61 Though the cords of the wicked entangle me, •
I do not forget your law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give you thanks, •
because of your righteous judgements.
63 I am a companion of all those who fear you, •
those who keep your commandments.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your faithful love; •
instruct me in your statutes.
65 You have dealt graciously with your servant, •
according to your word, O Lord.
66 O teach me true understanding and knowledge, •
for I have trusted in your commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, •
but now I keep your word.
68 You are gracious and do good; •
O Lord, teach me your statutes.
69 The proud have smeared me with lies, •
but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart.
70 Their heart has become gross with fat, •
but my delight is in your law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, •
that I may learn your statutes.
72 The law of your mouth is dearer to me •
than a hoard of gold and silver.
73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; •
give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, •
because I have hoped in your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that your judgements are right, •
and that in very faithfulness you caused me to be troubled.
76 Let your faithful love be my comfort, •
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live, •
for your law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be put to shame, for they wrong me with lies; •
but I will meditate on your commandments.
79 Let those who fear you turn to me, •
even those who know your testimonies.
80 Let my heart be sound in your statutes, •
that I may not be put to shame.
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
We consecrate this day to your service, O Lord; may all our thoughts, words, and actions be well-pleasing to you and serve the good of our brothers and sisters; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed
Genesis 25:7–11 (Listen)
7 These are the days of the years of Abraham’s life, 175 years. 8 Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people. 9 Isaac and Ishmael his sons buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, east of Mamre, 10 the field that Abraham purchased from the Hittites. There Abraham was buried, with Sarah his wife. 11 After the death of Abraham, God blessed Isaac his son. And Isaac settled at Beer-lahai-roi.
(ESV)
The reading may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us
and bear much fruit to your glory.
and bear much fruit to your glory.
7 The Canticle, Te Deum Laudamus
We praise you, O God:
we acclaim you as Lord.
All creation worships you:
the Father everlasting.
To you all angels, all the powers of heaven:
the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might:
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The glorious company of apostles praise you:
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you:
Throughout the world, the holy Church acclaims you:
Father, of majesty unbounded:
your true and only Son, worthy of all praise,
the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
You, Christ, are King of glory:
the eternal Son of the Father.
When you took our flesh to set us free:
you humbly chose the virgin's womb.
You overcame the sting of death:
and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
You are seated at God's right hand in glory:
We believe that you will come to be our judge.
Come then, Lord, and help your people,
bought with the price of your own blood:
and bring us with your saints
to glory everlasting.
we acclaim you as Lord.
All creation worships you:
the Father everlasting.
To you all angels, all the powers of heaven:
the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might:
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The glorious company of apostles praise you:
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you:
Throughout the world, the holy Church acclaims you:
Father, of majesty unbounded:
your true and only Son, worthy of all praise,
the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
You, Christ, are King of glory:
the eternal Son of the Father.
When you took our flesh to set us free:
you humbly chose the virgin's womb.
You overcame the sting of death:
and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
You are seated at God's right hand in glory:
We believe that you will come to be our judge.
Come then, Lord, and help your people,
bought with the price of your own blood:
and bring us with your saints
to glory everlasting.
8 The Apostles' Creed may be said
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy Lord have mercy.
10 The Lord's Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
O God, our heavenly Father,
who raised up your faithful servant N
to be a bishop in your Church
and to feed your flock:
give abundantly to all bishops and other pastors
the gifts of your Holy Spirit,
so that they may minister in your household
as true servants of Christ,
and stewards of your holy mysteries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
who raised up your faithful servant N
to be a bishop in your Church
and to feed your flock:
give abundantly to all bishops and other pastors
the gifts of your Holy Spirit,
so that they may minister in your household
as true servants of Christ,
and stewards of your holy mysteries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, by whose power we are created and by whose love we are redeemed: guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, that we may give ourselves to your service, and live this day in love to one another and to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant us to live in such harmony with one another in accord with Christ Jesus, that we may with one voice glorify our God and Father. Amen.
Romans 15:5-6
1
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed;
and all people shall see it together.
and all people shall see it together.
Isaiah 40:5
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of Praise
God be gracious to us and bless us:
and make your face to shine upon us,
That your way may be known upon the earth:
your salvation among all nations.
Let the peoples praise you, O God:
let all the peoples praise you.
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy:
for you judge the peoples with equity
and govern the nations upon earth.
Let the peoples praise you, O God:
let all the peoples praise you.
Then the earth will bring forth its increase:
and God, our own God, will bless us.
You, O God, will bless us:
and all the ends of the earth will fear you.
and make your face to shine upon us,
That your way may be known upon the earth:
your salvation among all nations.
Let the peoples praise you, O God:
let all the peoples praise you.
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy:
for you judge the peoples with equity
and govern the nations upon earth.
Let the peoples praise you, O God:
let all the peoples praise you.
Then the earth will bring forth its increase:
and God, our own God, will bless us.
You, O God, will bless us:
and all the ends of the earth will fear you.
Psalm 67
3 The Opening Prayer
The day is now passed and the night is at hand.
Let us pray with one heart and mind.
Let us pray with one heart and mind.
Silence may be kept
Father of lights, receive the prayer and praise we offer you as our evening sacrifice; make us a light for all the world, delivered by your goodness from all the works of darkness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each
1 Rescue me from my enemies, O my God; •
set me high above those that rise up against me.
2 Save me from the evildoers •
and from murderous foes deliver me.
3 For see how they lie in wait for my soul •
and the mighty stir up trouble against me.
4 Not for any fault or sin of mine, O Lord; •
for no offence, they run and prepare themselves for war.
5 Rouse yourself, come to my aid and see; •
for you are the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel.
6 Awake, and judge all the nations; •
show no mercy to the evil traitors.
7 They return at nightfall and snarl like dogs •
and prowl about the city.
8 They pour out evil words with their mouths;
swords are on their lips; •
‘For who’, they say, ‘can hear us?’
9 But you laugh at them, O Lord; •
you hold all the nations in derision.
10 For you, O my strength, will I watch; •
you, O God, are my strong tower.
11 My God in his steadfast love will come to me; •
he will let me behold the downfall of my enemies.
12 Slay them not, lest my people forget; •
send them reeling by your might
and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
13 For the sins of their mouth, for the words of their lips, •
let them be taken in their pride.
14 For the cursing and falsehood they have uttered, •
consume them in wrath, consume them till they are no more.
15 And they shall know that God rules in Jacob, •
and to the ends of the earth.
16 And still they return at nightfall and snarl like dogs •
and prowl about the city.
17 Though they forage for something to devour, •
and howl if they are not filled,
18 Yet will I sing of your strength •
and every morning praise your steadfast love;
19 For you have been my stronghold, •
my refuge in the day of my trouble.
20 To you, O my strength, will I sing; •
for you, O God, are my refuge,
my God of steadfast love.
set me high above those that rise up against me.
2 Save me from the evildoers •
and from murderous foes deliver me.
3 For see how they lie in wait for my soul •
and the mighty stir up trouble against me.
4 Not for any fault or sin of mine, O Lord; •
for no offence, they run and prepare themselves for war.
5 Rouse yourself, come to my aid and see; •
for you are the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel.
6 Awake, and judge all the nations; •
show no mercy to the evil traitors.
7 They return at nightfall and snarl like dogs •
and prowl about the city.
8 They pour out evil words with their mouths;
swords are on their lips; •
‘For who’, they say, ‘can hear us?’
9 But you laugh at them, O Lord; •
you hold all the nations in derision.
10 For you, O my strength, will I watch; •
you, O God, are my strong tower.
11 My God in his steadfast love will come to me; •
he will let me behold the downfall of my enemies.
12 Slay them not, lest my people forget; •
send them reeling by your might
and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
13 For the sins of their mouth, for the words of their lips, •
let them be taken in their pride.
14 For the cursing and falsehood they have uttered, •
consume them in wrath, consume them till they are no more.
15 And they shall know that God rules in Jacob, •
and to the ends of the earth.
16 And still they return at nightfall and snarl like dogs •
and prowl about the city.
17 Though they forage for something to devour, •
and howl if they are not filled,
18 Yet will I sing of your strength •
and every morning praise your steadfast love;
19 For you have been my stronghold, •
my refuge in the day of my trouble.
20 To you, O my strength, will I sing; •
for you, O God, are my refuge,
my God of steadfast love.
1 O God, you have cast us off and broken us; •
you have been angry; restore us to yourself again.
2 You have shaken the earth and torn it apart; •
heal its wounds, for it trembles.
3 You have made your people drink bitter things; •
we reel from the deadly wine you have given us.
4 You have made those who fear you to flee, •
to escape from the range of the bow.
5 That your beloved may be delivered, •
save us by your right hand and answer us.
6 God has spoken in his holiness: •
‘I will triumph and divide Shechem,
and share out the valley of Succoth.
7 ‘Gilead is mine and Manasseh is mine; •
Ephraim is my helmet and Judah my sceptre.
8 ‘Moab shall be my washpot;
over Edom will I cast my sandal; •
across Philistia will I shout in triumph.’
9 Who will lead me into the strong city? •
Who will bring me into Edom?
10 Have you not cast us off, O God? •
Will you no longer go forth with our troops?
11 Grant us your help against the enemy, •
for earthly help is in vain.
12 Through God will we do great acts, •
for it is he that shall tread down our enemies.
you have been angry; restore us to yourself again.
2 You have shaken the earth and torn it apart; •
heal its wounds, for it trembles.
3 You have made your people drink bitter things; •
we reel from the deadly wine you have given us.
4 You have made those who fear you to flee, •
to escape from the range of the bow.
5 That your beloved may be delivered, •
save us by your right hand and answer us.
6 God has spoken in his holiness: •
‘I will triumph and divide Shechem,
and share out the valley of Succoth.
7 ‘Gilead is mine and Manasseh is mine; •
Ephraim is my helmet and Judah my sceptre.
8 ‘Moab shall be my washpot;
over Edom will I cast my sandal; •
across Philistia will I shout in triumph.’
9 Who will lead me into the strong city? •
Who will bring me into Edom?
10 Have you not cast us off, O God? •
Will you no longer go forth with our troops?
11 Grant us your help against the enemy, •
for earthly help is in vain.
12 Through God will we do great acts, •
for it is he that shall tread down our enemies.
1 God be gracious to us and bless us •
and make his face to shine upon us,
2 That your way may be known upon earth, •
your saving power among all nations.
3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; •
let all the peoples praise you.
4 O let the nations rejoice and be glad, •
for you will judge the peoples righteously
and govern the nations upon earth.
5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; •
let all the peoples praise you.
6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase, •
and God, our own God, will bless us.
7 God will bless us, •
and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
and make his face to shine upon us,
2 That your way may be known upon earth, •
your saving power among all nations.
3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; •
let all the peoples praise you.
4 O let the nations rejoice and be glad, •
for you will judge the peoples righteously
and govern the nations upon earth.
5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; •
let all the peoples praise you.
6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase, •
and God, our own God, will bless us.
7 God will bless us, •
and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
God of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed
2 Chronicles 5 (Listen)
5:1 Thus all the work that Solomon did for the house of the LORD was finished. And Solomon brought in the things that David his father had dedicated, and stored the silver, the gold, and all the vessels in the treasuries of the house of God.
The Ark Brought to the Temple
2 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers’ houses of the people of Israel, in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. 3 And all the men of Israel assembled before the king at the feast that is in the seventh month. 4 And all the elders of Israel came, and the Levites took up the ark. 5 And they brought up the ark, the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the tent; the Levitical priests brought them up. 6 And King Solomon and all the congregation of Israel, who had assembled before him, were before the ark, sacrificing so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. 7 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, in the inner sanctuary of the house, in the Most Holy Place, underneath the wings of the cherubim. 8 The cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, so that the cherubim made a covering above the ark and its poles. 9 And the poles were so long that the ends of the poles were seen from the Holy Place before the inner sanctuary, but they could not be seen from outside. And they are1 there to this day. 10 There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses put there at Horeb, where the LORD made a covenant with the people of Israel, when they came out of Egypt. 11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place (for all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves, without regard to their divisions, 12 and all the Levitical singers, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, their sons and kinsmen, arrayed in fine linen, with cymbals, harps, and lyres, stood east of the altar with 120 priests who were trumpeters; 13 and it was the duty of the trumpeters and singers to make themselves heard in unison in praise and thanksgiving to the LORD), and when the song was raised, with trumpets and cymbals and other musical instruments, in praise to the LORD,
“For he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever,”
the house, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud, 14 so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.
Footnotes
[1] 5:9
(ESV)
John 17:20–26 (Listen)
20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. 24 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. 26 I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
(ESV)
The reading may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us
and bear much fruit to your glory.
and bear much fruit to your glory.
7 The Canticle, The Song of Mary (Magnificat)
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord:
my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
Who has looked with favour on his lowly servant:
from this day all generations will call me blessed;
The Almighty has done great things for me:
and holy is his name
God has mercy on those who fear him:
from generation to generation.
The Lord has shown strength with his arm:
and scattered the proud in the conceit
Casting down the mighty from their thrones:
and lifting up the lowly.
God has filled the hungry with good things:
and sent the rich away empty.
He has come to the aid of his servant Israel:
to remember the promise of mercy,
The promise made to our forebears:
to Abraham and his children for ever.
my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
Who has looked with favour on his lowly servant:
from this day all generations will call me blessed;
The Almighty has done great things for me:
and holy is his name
God has mercy on those who fear him:
from generation to generation.
The Lord has shown strength with his arm:
and scattered the proud in the conceit
Casting down the mighty from their thrones:
and lifting up the lowly.
God has filled the hungry with good things:
and sent the rich away empty.
He has come to the aid of his servant Israel:
to remember the promise of mercy,
The promise made to our forebears:
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Luke 1:47-55
8 The Prayers
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy Lord have mercy.
9 The Lord's Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
O God, our heavenly Father,
who raised up your faithful servant N
to be a bishop in your Church
and to feed your flock:
give abundantly to all bishops and other pastors
the gifts of your Holy Spirit,
so that they may minister in your household
as true servants of Christ,
and stewards of your holy mysteries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
who raised up your faithful servant N
to be a bishop in your Church
and to feed your flock:
give abundantly to all bishops and other pastors
the gifts of your Holy Spirit,
so that they may minister in your household
as true servants of Christ,
and stewards of your holy mysteries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
11 The Evening Collect
Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray: and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
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The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
May our Lord Jesus Christ, and God our Father, comfort our hearts and establish them in every good work and word. Amen.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17