Evening Prayer

Evening Prayer for 12/6/2025

The Eve of the Second Sunday of Advent

(Commemoration of Nicholas of Myra, Bishop, c. 342)

(Commemoration of Nicholas of Myra, Bishop, c. 342)

Pre-Office Angelus [+][-]

V. The Angel of the Lord announced to Mary
R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

R.Behold the handmaid of the Lord
V. Be it unto me according to your word

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. And the Word was made flesh.
R. And dwelled among us.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:
Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

R. The angel of the Lord announced unto Mary;
V. And she conceived by the Holy Ghost.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

R. Behold the handmaid of the Lord:
V. Be it unto me according to Thy word.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. And the Word was made flesh:
R. And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:
We beseech Thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that we who have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of His resurrection, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

If I say, "Surely the darkness will cover me, and the light around me turn to night," darkness is not dark to thee, O Lord; the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to thee are both alike. Psalm 139:10,11

If I say, "Surely the darkness will cover me, and the light around me turn to night," darkness is not dark to you, O Lord; the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to you are both alike. Psalm 139:10,11

Confession of Sin [+][-]

Dear friends in Christ, here in the presence of Almighty God, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, so that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.

Silence may be kept.

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.

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.

Dear friends in Christ, here in the presence of Almighty God, 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.

Silence may be kept.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.

The Invitatory and Psalter

V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.

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.

V. O God, make speed to save us.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Alleluia.

O Gracious Light Phos hilaron

O gracious Light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!

Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing thy praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Thou art worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.

O Gracious Light Phos hilaron

O gracious light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!

Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing your praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.

The Psalm or Psalms Appointed


Psalm 32 Beati quorum

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

1   BLESSED is he whose unrighteousness is forgiven, *
      and whose sin is covered.
2    Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth no sin, *
      and in whose spirit there is no guile.
3    For whilst I held my tongue, *
      my bones consumed away through my daily complaining.
4    For thy hand was heavy upon me day and night, *
      and my moisture was like the drought in summer.
5    I acknowledged my sin unto thee; *
      and mine unrighteousness have I not hid.
6    I said, I will confess my sins unto the LORD; *
      and so thou forgavest the wickedness of my sin.
7    For this shall every one that is godly make his prayer unto thee, in a time when thou mayest be found; *
      surely the great water-floods shall not come nigh him.
8    Thou art a place to hide me in; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; *
      thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.
9    I will inform thee, and teach thee in the way wherein thou shalt go; *
      and I will guide thee with mine eye.
10    Be ye not like to horse and mule, which have no understanding; *
      whose mouths must be held with bit and bridle, else they will not obey thee.
11    Great plagues remain for the ungodly; *
      but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD, mercy embraceth him on every side.
12    Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the LORD; *
      and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.

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.

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

Psalm 33 Exultate, justi

Sion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

1   REJOICE in the LORD, O ye righteous; *
      for it becometh well the just to be thankful.
2    Praise the LORD with harp; *
      sing praises unto him with the lute, and instrument of ten strings.
3    Sing unto the Lord a new song; *
      sing praises lustily unto him with a good courage.
4    For the word of the LORD is true; *
      and all his works are faithful.
5    He loveth righteousness and judgment; *
      the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
6    By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; *
      and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
7    He gathereth the waters of the sea together, as it were upon an heap; *
      and layeth up the deep, as in a treasure-house.
8    Let all the earth fear the LORD: *
      stand in awe of him, all ye that dwell in the world.
9    For he spake, and it was done; *
      he commanded, and it stood fast.
10    The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought, *
      and maketh the devices of the people to be of none effect, and casteth out the counsels of princes.
11    The counsel of the LORD shall endure for ever, *
      and the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation.
12    Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord JEHOVAH; *
      and blessed are the folk that he hath chosen to him, to be his inheritance.
13    The LORD looketh down from heaven, and beholdeth all the children of men; *
      from the habitation of his dwelling, he considereth all them that dwell on the earth.
14    He fashioneth all the hearts of them, *
      and understandeth all their works.
15    There is no king that can be saved by the multitude of an host; *
      neither is any mighty man delivered by much strength.
16    A horse is counted but a vain thing to save a man; *
      neither shall he deliver any man by his great strength.
17    Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, *
      and upon them that put their trust in his mercy;
18    To deliver their soul from death, *
      and to feed them in the time of dearth.
19    Our soul hath patiently tarried for the LORD; *
      for he is our help and our shield.
20    For our heart shall rejoice in him; *
      because we have hoped in his holy Name.
21    Let thy merciful kindness, O LORD, be upon us, *
      like as we do put our trust in 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.

Sion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

Psalm 34 Benedicam Dominum

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

1   I WILL alway give thanks unto the LORD; *
      his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
2    My soul shall make her boast in the LORD; *
      the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
3    O praise the LORD with me, *
      and let us magnify his Name together.
4    I sought the LORD, and he heard me; *
      yea, he delivered me out of all my fear.
5    They had an eye unto him, and were lightened; *
      and their faces were not ashamed.
6    Lo, the poor crieth, and the LORD heareth him; *
      yea, and saveth him out of all his troubles.
7    The angel of the LORD tarrieth round about them that fear him, *
      and delivereth them.
8    O taste, and see, how gracious the LORD is: *
      blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
9    O fear the LORD, ye that are his saints; *
      for they that fear him lack nothing.
10    The lions do lack, and suffer hunger; *
      but they who seek the LORD shall want no manner of thing that is good.
11    Come, ye children, and hearken unto me; *
      I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
12    What man is he that lusteth to live, *
      and would fain see good days?
13    Keep thy tongue from evil, *
      and thy lips, that they speak no guile.
14    Eschew evil, and do good; *
      seek peace, and ensue it.
15    The eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, *
      and his ears are open unto their prayers.
16    The countenance of the LORD is against them that do evil, *
      to root out the remembrance of them from the earth.
17    The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth them, *
      and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
18    The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart, *
      and will save such as be of an humble spirit.
19    Great are the troubles of the righteous; *
      but the LORD delivereth him out of all.
20    He keepeth all his bones, *
      so that not one of them is broken.
21    But misfortune shall slay the ungodly; *
      and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
22    The LORD delivereth the souls of his servants; *
      and all they that put their trust in him shall not be destitute.

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.

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

Psalm 32 Beati quorum

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

1   Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, *
      and whose sin is put away!
2   Happy are they to whom the LORD imputes no guilt, *
      and in whose spirit there is no guile!
3   While I held my tongue, my bones withered away, *
      because of my groaning all day long.
4   For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; *
      my moisture was dried up as in the heat of summer.
5   Then I acknowledged my sin to you, *
      and did not conceal my guilt.
6   I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD." *
      Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.
7   Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in time of trouble; *
      when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach them.
8   You are my hiding-place; you preserve me from trouble; *
      you surround me with shouts of deliverance.
9   I will instruct you and teach you in the way that you should go; *
      I will guide you with my eye.
10   Do not be like horse or mule, which have no understanding; *
      who must be fitted with bit and bridle, or else they will not stay near you."
11   Great are the tribulations of the wicked; *
      but mercy embraces those who trust in the LORD.
12   Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the LORD; *
      shout for joy, all who are true of heart.

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.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

Psalm 33 Exultate, justi

Sion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

Zion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

1   Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous; *
      it is good for the just to sing praises.
2   Praise the LORD with the harp; *
      play to him upon the psaltery and lyre.
3   Sing for him a new song; *
      sound a fanfare with all your skill upon the trumpet.
4   For the word of the LORD is right, *
      and all his works are sure.
5   He loves righteousness and justice; *
      the loving-kindness of the LORD fills the whole earth.
6   By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, *
      by the breath of his mouth all the heavenly hosts.
7   He gathers up the waters of the ocean as in a water-skin *
      and stores up the depths of the sea.
8   Let all the earth fear the LORD; *
      let all who dwell in the world stand in awe of him.
9   For he spoke, and it came to pass; *
      he commanded, and it stood fast.
10   The LORD brings the will of the nations to naught; *
      he thwarts the designs of the peoples.
11   But the LORD'S will stands fast for ever, *
      and the designs of his heart from age to age.
12   Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD! *
      happy the people he has chosen to be his own!
13   The LORD looks down from heaven, *
      and beholds all the people in the world.
14   From where he sits enthroned he turns his gaze *
      on all who dwell on the earth.
15   He fashions all the hearts of them *
      and understands all their works.
16   There is no king that can be saved by a mighty army; *
      a strong man is not delivered by his great strength.
17   The horse is a vain hope for deliverance; *
      for all its strength it cannot save.
18   Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon those who fear him, *
      on those who wait upon his love,
19   To pluck their lives from death, *
      and to feed them in time of famine.
20   Our soul waits for the LORD; *
      he is our help and our shield.
21   Indeed, our heart rejoices in him, *
      for in his holy Name we put our trust.
22   Let your loving-kindness, O LORD, be upon us, *
      as we have put our trust in you.

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.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Sion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

Zion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

Psalm 34 Benedicam Dominum

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

1   I will bless the LORD at all times; *
      his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
2   I will glory in the LORD; *
      let the humble hear and rejoice.
3   Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; *
      let us exalt his Name together.
4   I sought the LORD, and he answered me *
      and delivered me out of all my terror.
5   Look upon him and be radiant, *
      and let not your faces be ashamed.
6   I called in my affliction and the LORD heard me *
      and saved me from all my troubles.
7   The angel of the LORD encompasses those who fear him, *
      and he will deliver them.
8   Taste and see that the LORD is good; *
      happy are they who trust in him!
9   Fear the LORD, you that are his saints, *
      for those who fear him lack nothing.
10   The young lions lack and suffer hunger, *
      but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good.
11   Come, children, and listen to me; *
      I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
12   Who among you loves life *
      and desires long life to enjoy prosperity?
13   Keep your tongue from evil-speaking *
      and your lips from lying words.
14   Turn from evil and do good; *
      seek peace and pursue it.
15   The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, *
      and his ears are open to their cry.
16   The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, *
      to root out the remembrance of them from the earth.
17   The righteous cry, and the LORD hears them *
      and delivers them from all their troubles.
18   The LORD is near to the brokenhearted *
      and will save those whose spirits are crushed.
19   Many are the troubles of the righteous, *
      but the LORD will deliver him out of them all.
20   He will keep safe all his bones; *
      not one of them shall be broken.
21   Evil shall slay the wicked, *
      and those who hate the righteous will be punished.
22   The LORD ransoms the life of his servants, *
      and none will be punished who trust in him.

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.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

Psalm 110 Dixit Dominus

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

1   THE LORD said unto my Lord, *
      Sit thou on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
2    The LORD shall send the rod of thy power out of Sion: *
      be thou ruler, even in the midst among thine enemies.
3    In the day of thy power shall thy people offer themselves willingly with an holy worship: *
      thy young men come to thee as dew from the womb of the morning.
4    The LORD sware, and will not repent, *
      Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
5    The Lord upon thy right hand *
      shall wound even kings in the day of his wrath.
6    He shall judge among the heathen; *
      he shall fill the places with the dead bodies, and smite in sunder the heads over divers countries.
7    He shall drink of the brook in the way; *
      therefore shall he lift up his head.

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.

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

Psalm 116 Dilexi, quoniam

Sion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

1   MY delight is in the LORD; *
      because he hath heard the voice of my prayer;
2    Because he hath inclined his ear unto me; *
      therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
3    The snares of death compassed me round about, *
      and the pains of hell gat hold upon me.
4    I found trouble and heaviness; then called I upon the Name of the LORD; *
      O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
5    Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; *
      yea, our God is merciful.
6    The LORD preserveth the simple: *
      I was in misery, and he helped me.
7    Turn again then unto thy rest, O my soul; *
      for the LORD hath rewarded thee.
8    And why? thou hast delivered my soul from death, *
      mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
9    I will walk before the LORD *
      in the land of the living.
10    I believed, and therefore will I speak; but I was sore troubled: *
      I said in my haste, All men are liars.
11    What reward shall I give unto the LORD *
      for all the benefits that he hath done unto me?
12    I will receive the cup of salvation, *
      and call upon the Name of the LORD.
13    I will pay my vows now in the presence of all his people: *
      right dear in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
14    Behold, O LORD, how that I am thy servant; *
      I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid; thou hast broken my bonds in sunder.
15    I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, *
      and will call upon the Name of the LORD.
16    I will pay my vows unto the LORD, in the sight of all his people, *
      in the courts of the LORD's house; even in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise 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.

Sion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

Psalm 117 Laudate Dominum

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

1   O PRAISE the LORD, all ye nations; *
      praise him, all ye peoples.
2    For his merciful kindness is ever more and more toward us; *
      and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise 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.

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

Psalm 110 Dixit Dominus

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

1   The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, *
      until I make your enemies your footstool."
2   The LORD will send the scepter of your power out of Zion, *
      saying, "Rule over your enemies round about you.
3   Princely state has been yours from the day of your birth; *
      in the beauty of holiness have I begotten you, like dew from the womb of the morning."
4   The LORD has sworn and he will not recant: *
      "You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek."
5   The Lord who is at your right hand will smite kings in the day of his wrath; *
      he will rule over the nations.
6   He will heap high the corpses; *
      he will smash heads over the wide earth.
7   He will drink from the brook beside the road; *
      therefore he will lift high his head.

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.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Behold, the Lord shall appear in the clouds of heaven, * with power and great glory, alleluia.

Psalm 116 Dilexi, quoniam

Zion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

1   I love the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, *
      because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him.
2   The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the grave took hold of me; *
      I came to grief and sorrow.
3   Then I called upon the Name of the LORD: *
      "O LORD, I pray you, save my life."
4   Gracious is the LORD and righteous; *
      our God is full of compassion.
5   The LORD watches over the innocent; *
      I was brought very low, and he helped me.
6   Turn again to your rest, O my soul. *
      for the LORD has treated you well.
7   For you have rescued my life from death, *
      my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.
8   I will walk in the presence of the LORD *
      in the land of the living.
9   I believed, even when I said, "I have been brought very low." *
      In my distress I said, "No one can be trusted."
10   How shall I repay the LORD *
      for all the good things he has done for me?
11   I will lift up the cup of salvation *
      and call upon the Name of the LORD.
12   I will fulfill my vows to the LORD *
      in the presence of all his people.
13   Precious in the sight of the LORD *
      is the death of his servants.
14   O LORD, I am your servant; *
      I am your servant and the child of your handmaid; you have freed me from my bonds.
15   I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving *
      and call upon the Name of the LORD.
16   I will fulfill my vows to the LORD *
      in the presence of all his people,
17   In the courts of the LORD'S house, *
      in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

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.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Zion is our strong city ; a Saviour will God appoint within her for walls and bulwarks; * God, even our God is with us ; open now the gate for Emmanuel, alleluia.

Psalm 117 Laudate Dominum

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

1   Praise the LORD, all you nations; *
      laud him, all you peoples.
2   For his loving-kindness toward us is great, *
      and the faithfulness of the LORD endures for ever. Hallelujah!

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.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Lo, at the appointed time the Lord will manifest himself to the sight of mankind, and then shall he speak and not lie: * though he tarry, wait for him, because he will surely come ; he will not tarry long, alleluia.

The Lessons

A Reading from Isaiah 4:2-6


In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem: When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning. And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence. And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the day time from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.

In that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel. And he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, every one who has been recorded for life in Jerusalem, when the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains of Jerusalem from its midst by a spirit of judgment and by a spirit of burning. Then the LORD will create over the whole site of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud by day, and smoke and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory there will be a canopy and a pavilion. It will be for a shade by day from the heat, and for a refuge and a shelter from the storm and rain.

On that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel. Whoever is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who has been recorded for life in Jerusalem, once the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains of Jerusalem from its midst by a spirit of judgment and by a spirit of burning. Then the LORD will create over the whole site of Mount Zion and over its places of assembly a cloud by day and smoke and the shining of a flaming fire by night. Indeed over all the glory there will be a canopy. It will serve as a pavilion, a shade by day from the heat, and a refuge and a shelter from the storm and rain.

Here ends the Reading.


John proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

The First Song of Isaiah Ecce, Deus
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.

John proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

John proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

The First Song of Isaiah Ecce, Deus
Isaiah 12:2-6

Surely, it is God who saves me; *
I will trust in him and not be afraid.
For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, *
and he will be my Savior.
Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing *
from the springs of salvation.
And on that day you shall say, *
Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name;
Make his deeds known among the peoples; *
see that they remember that his Name is exalted.
Sing praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, *
and this is known in all the world.
Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, *
for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.

John proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

John proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55

My soul doth magnify the Lord, *
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
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.

John proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

John proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor 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.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

John proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.


A Reading from Matthew 22:15-22


Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how to entangle him in his talk. And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Hero'di-ans, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God truthfully, and care for no man; for you do not regard the position of men. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the money for the tax." And they brought him a coin. And Jesus said to them, "Whose likeness and inscription is this?" They said, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." When they heard it, they marveled; and they left him and went away.

Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?" But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used for the tax." And they brought him a denarius. Then he said to them, "Whose head is this, and whose title?" They answered, "The emperor's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor's, and to God the things that are God's." When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.

Here ends the Reading.

The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55

My soul doth magnify the Lord, *
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
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.

The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor 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.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.

The Song of Simeon Nunc dimittis
Luke 2:29-32

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.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55

My soul doth magnify the Lord, *
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
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.

The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor 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.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
    creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord.
    He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
       and born of the Virgin Mary.
    He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
       was crucified, died, and was buried.
    He descended to the dead.
    On the third day he rose again.
    He ascended into heaven,
       and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
    He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
    the holy catholic Church,
    the communion of saints,
    the forgiveness of sins,
    the resurrection of the body,
    and the life everlasting. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
    maker of heaven and earth;
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 Prayers

V. The Lord be with you.
R. And also with you.And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
    hallowed be thy Name,
    thy kingdom come,
    thy will be done,
       on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
    as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
    for ever and ever. Amen.

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.


Suffrages A

V. Show us your mercy, O Lord;
R. And grant us your salvation.
V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R. Let your people sing with joy.
V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
R. For only in you can we live in safety.
V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;
R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
V. Let your way be known upon earth;
R. Your saving health among all nations.
V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

V. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us;
R. And grant us thy salvation.
V. Endue thy ministers with righteousness;
R. And make thy chosen people joyful.
V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
R. For only in thee can we live in safety.
V. Lord, keep this nation under thy care;
R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
V. Let thy way be known upon earth;
R. Thy saving health among all nations.
V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R. And sustain us with thy Holy Spirit.

Suffrages B

That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful,
We entreat thee, O Lord.

That thy holy angels may lead us in paths of peace and goodwill,
We entreat thee, O Lord.

That we may be pardoned and forgiven for our sins and offenses,
We entreat thee, O Lord.

That there may be peace to thy Church and to the whole world,
We entreat thee, O Lord.

That we may depart this life in thy faith and fear, and
not be condemned before the great judgment seat of Christ,
We entreat thee, O Lord.

That we may be bound together by thy Holy Spirit in
the communion of [the glorious and ever-blessed Virgin
Mary, St. Michael the Defender, ___________ and] all thy saints,
entrusting one another and all our life to Christ,
We entreat thee, O Lord.

That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful,
We entreat you, O Lord.

That your holy angels may lead us in paths of peace and goodwill,
We entreat you, O Lord.

That we may be pardoned and forgiven for our sins and offenses,
We entreat you, O Lord.

That there may be peace to your Church and to the whole world,
We entreat you, O Lord.

That we may depart this life in your faith and fear,
and not be condemned before the great judgment seat of Christ,
We entreat you, O Lord.

That we may be bound together by your Holy Spirit in
the communion of [the glorious and ever-blessed Virgin Mary,
St. Michael the Defender, ________ and] all your saints,
entrusting one another and all our life to Christ,
We entreat you, O Lord.

Collect of the Day

Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Commemoration of Nicholas of Myra, Bishop, c. 342

The Lord loved him * and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory, and at the gates of paradise he crowned him.

V. The Lord guided the righteous in right paths.
R. And showed him the kingdom of God.

Grant, Almighty God, that thy church may be so inspired by the example of thy servant Nicholas of Myra, that it may never cease to work for the welfare of children, the safety of sailors, the relief of the poor, and the help of those tossed by tempests of doubt or grief; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lord loved him * and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory, and at the gates of paradise he crowned him.

V. The Lord guided the righteous in right paths.
R. And showed him the kingdom of God.

Grant, Almighty God, that thy church may be so inspired by the example of thy servant Nicholas of Myra, that it may never cease to work for the welfare of children, the safety of sailors, the relief of the poor, and the help of those tossed by tempests of doubt or grief; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Commemoration of Nicholas of Myra, Bishop, c. 342

The Lord loved him * and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory, and at the gates of paradise he crowned him.

V. The Lord guided the righteous in right paths.
R. And showed him the kingdom of God.

Grant, Almighty God, that thy church may be so inspired by the example of thy servant Nicholas of Myra, that it may never cease to work for the welfare of children, the safety of sailors, the relief of the poor, and the help of those tossed by tempests of doubt or grief; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lord loved him * and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory, and at the gates of paradise he crowned him.

V. The Lord guided the righteous in right paths.
R. And showed him the kingdom of God.

Grant, Almighty God, that thy church may be so inspired by the example of thy servant Nicholas of Myra, that it may never cease to work for the welfare of children, the safety of sailors, the relief of the poor, and the help of those tossed by tempests of doubt or grief; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A Collect for Saturdays

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world didst rest from all thy works and sanctify a day of rest for all thy creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of thy sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to thy people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then, unless the Eucharist or a form of general intercession is to follow, one of these prayers for mission is added.

Prayer for Mission

O God, who dost manifest in thy servants the signs of thy presence: Send forth upon us the Spirit of love, that in companionship with one another thine abounding grace may increase among us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Saturdays

O God, the source of eternal light: Shed forth your unending day upon us who watch for you, that our lips may praise you, our lives may bless you, and our worship on the morrow give you glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then, unless the Eucharist or a form of general intercession is to follow, one of these prayers for mission is added.

Prayer for Mission

O God, you manifest in your servants the signs of your presence: Send forth upon us the spirit of love, that in companionship with one another your abounding grace may increase among us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Here may be sung a hymn or anthem. [+][-]

Hymn: Aeterna Caeli Gloria

Meter: LM

Eternal Glory of the sky,
Blest Hope of frail humanity,
The Father's sole begotten One,
Yet born a spotless virgin's Son!

Uplift us with Thine arm of might,
And let our hearts rise pure and bright,
And, ardent in God's praises, pay
The thanks we owe him every day.

The day-star's rays are glittering clear,
And tell that day itself is near:
The shadows of the night depart;
Thou, holy Light, illume the heart!

Within our senses ever dwell,
And worldly darkness thence expel;
Long as the days of life endure,
Preserve our souls devout and pure.

The faith that first must be possessed,
Root deep within our inmost breast;
And joyous hope in second place,
Then charity, Thy greatest grace.

All laud to God the Father be,
All praise, eternal Son, to Thee;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the holy Paraclete.

V. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down the Righteous One.
R. Let the earth open, and bring forth a Savior.

Hymn: Aeterna Caeli Gloria

Meter: LM

Eternal Glory of the sky,
Blest Hope of frail humanity,
The Father's sole begotten One,
Yet born a spotless virgin's Son!

Uplift us with Thine arm of might,
And let our hearts rise pure and bright,
And, ardent in God's praises, pay
The thanks we owe him every day.

The day-star's rays are glittering clear,
And tell that day itself is near:
The shadows of the night depart;
Thou, holy Light, illume the heart!

Within our senses ever dwell,
And worldly darkness thence expel;
Long as the days of life endure,
Preserve our souls devout and pure.

The faith that first must be possessed,
Root deep within our inmost breast;
And joyous hope in second place,
Then charity, Thy greatest grace.

All laud to God the Father be,
All praise, eternal Son, to Thee;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the holy Paraclete.

V. Drop down, heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down Righteous One.
R. Let the earth open, and bring forth a Savior.

Authorized intercessions and thanksgivings may follow.

For All Sorts and Conditions [A form of general intercession] [+][-]

O God, the creator and preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray for thy holy Church universal; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are in any ways afflicted or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; [especially those for whom our prayers are desired]; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.

O God, the creator and preserver of all humanity, we humbly beseech you on behalf of all sorts and conditions of people; that you would be pleased to make your ways known to them, your saving health to all nations. Especially, we pray for your holy Church across the world; that it may be guided and governed by your good Spirit, so that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to your fatherly goodness all those who are in any ways afflicted or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; [especially those for whom our prayers are desired]; that it may please you to comfort and relieve them according to their various needs, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we ask for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.

The General Thanksgiving [+][-]

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we thine unworthy servants
do give thee most humble and hearty thanks
for all thy goodness and loving kindness
to us and to all men.
We bless thee for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for thine inestimable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ,
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.

And, we beseech thee,
give us that due sense of all thy mercies,
that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful;
and that we show forth thy praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up our selves to thy service,
and by walking before thee
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost,
be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks
for all your goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all whom you have made.
We bless you for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for your immeasurable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.

And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up our selves to your service,
and by walking before you
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

A Prayer of St. Chrysostom [+][-]

Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication unto thee, and hast promised through thy well beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name thou wilt be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14

Post-Office Marian Antiphon [+][-]

Alma Redemptoris

Mother of Christ, hear thou thy people's cry
Star of the deep and Portal of the sky!
Mother of Him who thee made from nothing made.
Sinking we strive and call to thee for aid:
Oh, by what joy which Gabriel brought to thee,
Thou Virgin first and last, let us thy mercy see.

V. The angel of the Lord announced unto Mary.
R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Let us pray:
We beseech Thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that we who have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of His resurrection, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

V. May the divine help remain with us always.
R. And with our absent brothers and sisters. Amen.

Alma Redemptoris

Gracious Mother of our Redeemer, forever abiding, Queen of heaven and star of ocean,
O pray for your children, who, though falling, strive to rise again.
You, maiden, have borne your holy Creator, to the wonder of all nature;
ever virgin after as before you received that Ave from the mouth of Gabriel;
Intercede for us sinners.

V. The angel of the Lord announced to Mary.
R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Let us pray:
Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

V. May the divine help remain with us always.
R. And with our absent brothers and sisters. Amen.

All Saints from the Hours of Anne de Bretagne (Paris, BN Latin 9474, f.209v)